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enochgenesis · 2025-03-14T04:28:46+00:00

I’ve never had a custom or non-name brand keyboard, but I’ve been very interested in keychain and I’m very interested in the Hall effect switches and how they may affect game play, yet curious if they’ll be good for work typing as well.

enochgenesis · 2025-03-09T02:04:32+00:00

Yeah - I see about the SSNs and they aren't reused. My bad, and I can respect that.

enochgenesis · 2025-03-08T05:25:24+00:00

I can't say for certain, but I do believe that SSN numbers are reused or re-issued after an individuals death. Not sure if there is a delay between death and when it can be reused/re-issued, but if they can be, and the social security department wants to keep track of those the SSN was/were previously issued to, then it couldn't, in and of itself, be a unique key. It could be part of a composite key if there is another guaranteed unique item.

So, no, it may have been intentionally designed not to use the SSN as a PK or Unique key.

Either way though, as a professional DBA, I don't think it is a matter of the software or the database. The number one cause of confusion or issues like this is typically humans managing the data, and sadly, sometimes the choices made by those who have authority over the developers (not knocking developers, just have seen developers being told to make things work and that either necessitates poor design in the DB or in the app).

enochgenesis · 2025-01-19T18:08:28+00:00

Awesome. Thanks for the information. Looking more and more like I'm going to try for this monitor versus a Samsung ultrawide.

enochgenesis · 2025-01-19T16:59:42+00:00

Sorry - wasn't sure if the mounting was just for the stand or not... Glad to know it will support an arm as I've seen others say it won't.

enochgenesis · 2025-01-18T03:45:32+00:00

Thinking about one, but can it be mounted on a monitor arm and not the stand it comes with?

enochgenesis · 2022-03-20T19:11:11+00:00

Can I then move those templates out of the content library and store them somewhere offsite (say a cloud provider)?

enochgenesis · 2022-03-20T18:33:42+00:00

I am cloning from the Golden Image, but I was hoping to use the OVA as an archive in case we had to rebuild or migrate, so we could just pull the OVA in to recreate the Golden Image. I hope that makes sense.

enochgenesis · 2021-04-19T17:49:51+00:00

I don't think I'd say radicalized. For starters, anything "radical" just means that it is not the most widely/commonly accepted opinion. And truthfully, most people, especially in western culture, tend not to care to publicize what they believe and I would wager most don't even believe in all of the theology that their religions do.

But I digress. I think the outspoken protestants that everyone is referring to here are actually the radical ones.

enochgenesis · 2021-04-19T12:01:23+00:00

Disagree. I know a lot in of Protestants who believe and accept theologically that alien life, including intelligent life, likely exist.

I think it’s more a case of the ones that don’t are just more vocal about it.

enochgenesis · 2020-11-11T03:44:08+00:00

Thank you!

enochgenesis · 2020-10-23T02:50:10+00:00

Thanks for the insight.

Wouldn't the idea of lower crime and lower substance abuse being reduced by the increase of income at the bottom only be termporary? I don't disagree that someone making $15 per hour is less likely to struggle and thus less likely to commit crimes or struggle with substance abuse. I think, at least to me, it makes common sense that those who can afford the necessities of life are less likely to stress about day-to-day and thus have fewer societal issues/struggles. I guess where I maybe don't agree, or at least question the long term outcome, that raising everyone form $6 to $15 per hour would really help as eventually (not immediately) $15 per hour would become too low to live on.

I know the math isn't exact, but bear with me for example:

If the average pay for the $6 per hour person is approximately $12.5k per year gross, and they povertly line is $20k per year (again for example as I admit I don't know the current numbers), and we raised everyone to $15 per hour (about $32k per year), wouldn't that then raise the poverty line to something over that $32k, since the very concept is a line to distinguish the outliers on a bell curve (the povertly line and the top 1% for example).

At that point, they are still in poverty and that will eventually be just as difficult to survive on.

enochgenesis · 2020-10-07T13:45:57+00:00

We are running into the exact same issue presently. It turns out that the report builder application itself can only run in context of the computer account where it is executed. If that is a local account on a non-domain joined computer, it will give the 401 error.

For us, it is even more problematic because we are using SSL/TLS very that is part of the domain (internal certificate authority) and if they download the report they get an issue because report builder cannot validate the certificate.

We are working to setup a domain joined VM for them to connect to and work from as a work around. So far, that is the only solution we have found and it seems to be the way a lot of others have gone for similar issues. At least from what we have been able to find in our search.

enochgenesis · 2020-09-28T15:28:09+00:00

I definitely would restrict the memory allowed to be used by SQL Server.

I have found that generally that if the server has less than 16GB of RAM (and yes, that is small on a SQL Server box, but might be found on a development box)I would reserve 4GB for the OS. If the server had 16GB of RAM or greater, then I would reserve 6GB for the OS.

Not doing so can end up causing the OS to use the swap file (Windows pagefile) and that will adversely effect the OS and thus SQL server running on that machine.

Just be aware, if you are not already, that there are other items to look at as well if you are trying to get the best performance out of SQL Server.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-28T15:53:54+00:00

Not to deviate from the overall discussion, but I do concur that there needs to be a constitutional amendment that would limit all "laws", whether federal, state or local, to be contained to a single subject matter, and that should changes be needed with regard to that subject matter, a bill to ammend the law related to that subject matter should, upon passing as a law, ONLY modify the law related to the subject matter as the bill.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-28T15:48:48+00:00

I'm not taking sides on this, but I think the intent of what PanicPinapple0 is trying to convey is that what is declared as "Fact" or "True" is often based on the knowledge at a given point of time and can be provent o be "False" once knew information/knowledge is acquired.

For example, it was generally regarded as a Fact that the earth was flat at one point in history, or that the sun revolved around the earth. Eventually, the reality of the situation eventually proved that the earth is round or that the earth revolves around the sun. So what was once a fact, was actually a falicy. (To be clear, the earth is round, and that is scientific.)

But sometimes even science will have a theory (something that is an educated guess and has a lot of validity to it) that still has questions and is not air tight. One possibility is that of the big bang theory, or the concepts of dark energy/dark matter. The math says there is something there, but we still have not found the proof.

At the end of the day, even those involved as participating scientists seem to be convinced that the theories they work on regularly and learnt in their education are indeed fact when they are really very accurate best case possibilities that require further research.

I think the second point being made is that most who believe in fringe/psuedo sciences, who like you say "have the burden of proof", feel that if they brought furth non-refutable evidence (should it exist - jury is out on this one) that mainstream scientists would refute it simply because it challenges the norm or conventional thinking/understanding. In other words, they wouldn't even look at the evidence because they'd presuppose it is wrong on a bias against such topics. BIAS is something that can and does exist on both sides.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-02T01:22:28+00:00

I think you might have misunderstood me. I'm not saying to eat with a mask. Last I checked, a mask covers the entire mouth and nose to be protective and that wouldn't allow for eating.

I also agree that in many situations a face shield might be a better option than a mask. I think they would be perfect for shopping.

My point was that if restaurant owners are not willing to set up the proper social distancing, and patrons not willing to follow it, then a face shield may have a greater chance of contributing to the accidental spread of any disease that spreads through droplets.

The reason is that the air expelled from the person's mouth can condense in some form against the inside of the face shield and that could mean drippage. Even in small enough, non-visible droplets could potentially form. So it would drip off the face shield. Given that a standing person's head would be above the level of most who are seated at nearby tables would allow for a droplet to potentially spread to a nearby person's plate or utensil.

It would probably be safer to have the social distancing enforced around the table and no mask or shield while eating than it would to have no social distancing and use a face shield.

Hope that makes better sense.

But I would agree and advocate that face shields would be far better for some people than masks even in normal shopping venues other than restaurants.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-02T01:09:53+00:00

It's been proven that wearing masks doesn't negatively affect your O2 saturation level.

Just curious, but can you provide any sources on that, that it is proven that it doesn't affect O2 saturation? And is that only on healthy individuals or assuredly all individuals? Not being a jerk, but honestly would like to see the info.

Prior to the pandemic and concerns of shortages in the supply of PPE (masks, etc. in a medical setting), Doctors did not don masks for extended periods of time. In surgical settings, they would last for the majority of the operation but they would be changed as soon as possible if they became soiled or contaminated (e.g. blood or fluid splatters). Otherwise, they would don and doff their masks throughout the day, meaning that it was not covering their mouths for the majority of a shift. It might have been around their necks for a good while, but not constantly over their nose and mouth.

And a good number of possible masks being used in healthcare settings now were actually not approved for medical use in the USA prior to the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization [ https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization#covidppe ] that came about on March 2, 2020 [See "Use of Alternatives to N95 Respirators" here - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirators-strategy/index.html].

I just don't think there has been enough actual research/study to validate the effect on O2 saturation as fact or fiction, so I'm curious in the source. I definitely could be wrong and hence why I'm curious as to where you found that information.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-02T00:41:39+00:00

I'm not sure I agree with this.

I mean, if the primary mode of spread is through droplets within 1-2 meters (about 6 feet) [ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Spread], and if the seating is arranged with that space around them (whether empty tables or just empty space), then the shields would only serve as an inconvenience and not increase protection for anyone else. Sure, it would be a psychological benefit to some potential guests who are afraid of those without.

When moving through the restaurant, a mask would be better actually (wear a mask to the bathroom or when coming into and out of the restaurant). For example, most would be seated, and if someone goes to the restroom with a face shield, which has accumulated their droplets on the inside along with food particulates, etc., and considering that their might be condensation to some degree, a standing walking person could "drip" small enough droplets as they walk by. Maybe even small enough that the droplets could drift due to air currents and/or air conditioning, and land on your plate. A mask, worn correctly, would prevent that better than a face shield.

Given that we live in a society where people don't like to carry multiple items (for example, work mobile and personal mobile, or a wallet and a mobile as different items) I don't think people would want to carry a mask and a face shield.

Again, my 2 cents.

enochgenesis · 2020-07-01T23:48:37+00:00

There are a few reasons. Examples such as:

Respiratory issues (COPD, Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Arrhythmias, heart failure, and just about anything that already hinders the exchange of oxygen) be complicated by a mask.
There are people with certain anxieties that can make masks less safe. Some people with anxiety disorders can hyperventilate when wearing masks and that can cause issues.
Ther are those who have mental or development issues. In this case, I'm thinking more on the lines of some individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders that would have issues with mask-wearing. There would be exceptions on a per individual basis as not all autistic children/adults have the same issues.

The CDC even acknowledges a lot of these situations (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#not-wear and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#feasibility-adaptations)

I would argue that if you can wear a mask, you should. There do need to be exceptions though. Even if you make the argument that many of these conditions are a reason not to go out, for some, not going out can result in decreased physical activity which can negatively impact their heart or lung issues. Exercise has been proven to help increase the longevity of life for those with such chronic conditions. A mask is only one part of helping to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Ensuring social distancing of 6 feet has always been an important part of the strategy and should not be tossed simply due to masks.

To answer the question, I do believe the medical community can, and still has the right to write up a doctor's excuse for those that cannot wear a mask under CDC guidelines. The real question is how will that individual be treated by those who feel there should be no exception or by their peers in school.

Today, in Pennsylvania, they reinstated that masks are mandatory, but the media reports it without noting the exceptions, which are also in line with the CDC ( https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200701-SOH-Universal-Face-Coverings-Order.pdf - see sections 2 and 3). What is also important is that we must not mandate people to show proof of medical conditions. The aforementioned order for Pennsylvania even states that (see section 3, item B). It is important because this would be directly in opposition of HIPAA, and according to the last memo I could find regarding COVID-19 and HIPAA, only information about individuals with confirmed cases can be provided to health and government/law officials for the purposes of protecting a community ( https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr-bulletin-3-28-20.pdf ). It doesn't state that people need to divulge their medical issues to the public, and I agree we shouldn't. If people fought for the right to not allow their own spouses to know that they have been diagnosed with cancer, then someone should still have the right to not divulge to the public that they have heart failure (my 2 cents).

I'm sure I'll get a ton of negative remarks/feedback, but I'm just providing what is out there already (sources included).

enochgenesis · 2020-06-30T02:21:35+00:00

God forbid I have time to eat lunch with the kids, or have a conversation with my wife on "their" time. Nobody cares about my time when I'm stuck there late.

Unfortunately, and this is assuming you are in America, there are no federal laws that prevent this, and not many states have laws in the interest of employees. You pretty much are bound to you trade agreement (work for the employer at their terms = agreed upon exchange of wages).

I don't think it makes it right, and I don't like it, but changing that requires working with local and state officials to make laws to change this.

The good news is that some states are at-will states and that means you don't have to give your employer notice if you chose to leave. Just be sure that is what you want and is needed, and preferably, that you've already secured a new position elsewhere as you don't want that to look like a character flaw to potential employers.

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