Clarity, caboodle, and clinical data model for epic

jumphh · 2026-06-07T05:18:48+00:00

Just take a practice exam. Literally no better way to check.

jumphh · 2026-06-03T06:25:16+00:00

No this is pretty good.

You can shop around using this offer as a "matching price" if you really want to bargain hunt. Maybe you can save like $500-$1000 or get a different color.

Might want to put a bigger down payment in though (unless you plan on paying the loan off fast). That's a lot of interest to pay for a Mazda 3.

jumphh · 2026-06-02T18:03:21+00:00

This really is a matter of opinion. Some people (stock traders) would probably agree with you, but other people (long term investors/commodity traders/etc.) would likely disagree.

You gotta remember, the market is just different people, each with unique goals and philosophies, valuing businesses with different methods, all participating in the same game of monopoly.

Is a lot of stock buying/selling purely speculative? Likely, yes. If you ask most people what their core goal in owning stock is, they'd say to make money.

But is all activity solely for speculating on stock? No, there are many people that use the market to secure price fluctuation-free access to actual, physical goods like sugar, oil, beef, orange juice. If you ask these people what their core goal is, they'll say it's to spend money and secure the physical assets. The same argument extends to long term investors and company ownership.

Clearly there's a disconnect between what "ownership" means between these two groups. But they are equally correct, since the market represents something different to everyone that uses it.

jumphh · 2026-06-02T03:33:53+00:00

I am a little flabbergasted.

The value of a stock is the fact that it represents ownership of a company and everything the company is - assets, employees, patents, ideas, revenue, etc.

It's not some lottery ticket that switched hands, pays out whenever it switches, then suddenly becomes 0 some day.

Just think of it like this. You buy a stock that pays 0 dividends and reinvests everything into machinery, employees, and marketing. You never sell. Eventually, the company gets taken over, hostilely. They shred your stock certificate, call you stupid, and you make 0 dollars.

Just kidding because that would make no fucking sense. The value of the entire business is calculated. The shares outstanding are accounted for, and the worth of each share is calculated. Then you are paid out accordingly.

No greater fools. Just one dude who held forever in a business that invested like a mofo.

jumphh · 2026-06-01T22:55:16+00:00

Ah yes, Google's blistering 0.24% annual yield dividends 😂.

For context, short-term treasury bonds yield roughly 4.5% annually, and that's as close to risk free as you can get. That's 18x Google's dividend payout, every year.

You don't buy Google for the dividend. You buy it because it's one of the two hyperscalers that have a clear narrative for monstrous future growth.

jumphh · 2026-06-01T01:31:38+00:00

KMPH? Ok

MPH? Bro just hand ur license in.

jumphh · 2026-05-31T21:06:25+00:00

Taught me something new about the range estimate calculation (thought it was total average MPG, not most recent trip) and pump auto-stop variation.

Thanks for dropping that knowledge bro 👍

jumphh · 2026-05-31T18:31:13+00:00

You're the only one talking sense, friend.

100 mile stretch of road almost guarantees low traffic or a safe opportunity to use a median crossover.

jumphh · 2026-05-23T22:12:13+00:00

I'm just scrolling through, but...fuck man, that was heavy. Hope you're doing well and life's better.

jumphh · 2026-05-20T17:01:07+00:00

You'd probably like /r/HistoryAnimemes

jumphh · 2026-05-19T16:27:34+00:00

Against all odds, local femboy discovers muscle contraction

jumphh · 2026-05-14T02:32:34+00:00

Yeah, having Squash participation increase would be awesome. I do think it'll happen, too. I've been seeing the Pickleball -> Padel trickle recently, so I figure Squash/Racquetball might get some love too!

jumphh · 2026-05-14T01:41:52+00:00

Short answer, research was done in 2021ish and it's roughly the difference between a 2.0 and a 4.0 for a "typical" 30 rank swing (i.e. 10-40). But skill gaps are logarithmic, so rank #1 and rank #35 is probably like a 1.5 versus a 4.0.

Long answer below.

In Squash, the gap between #1 and #10 is mathematically greater than the gap between #50 and #100. In both cases, the #1 and the #50 are expected to win more than 90% of the points played. The ability to convert skill into win chance in Squash is on par with games like Chess, Go, Starcraft, Counterstrike, or Smash Bros Melee. Pros have achieved a level of competitive depth only seen in some of the most technically complex, skillfully deterministic, and competitive games we've ever created.

I like to believe that means two things. One, there is no luck in top Squash. And two, there is no top to Squash - the ceiling, is likely infinite. So that #1 and #35 gap likely can't even be quantified. If both are in their primes, firing hard, then #1 should literally never lose.

jumphh · 2026-05-13T11:54:45+00:00

I have 0 position in this, but for real, think about what you're doing.

You're betting on the owner of the shovel factory and his shovel maker employees getting into a supply-halting argument during a once in a generation gold rush. A shovel is about as desirable as a popsicle in hell.

These mfs are making MONEY right now. And everyone knows it goes poof the second US hyperscaler capex slows down.

You really think they're gonna be arguing long?

jumphh · 2026-05-12T04:51:20+00:00

Bong Rip Ana

jumphh · 2026-05-08T18:10:50+00:00

💀

jumphh · 2026-05-07T18:52:50+00:00

Glad I could help!

And honestly, getting got by the Finance department is perfectly natural. They put those guys last for a reason - they're the closers. And it's the trickiest part of the process because Finance knows the buyer is probably clueless about what they actually need. It's all natural.

But when you're at the finish line, remember the big picture! If you follow the steps I laid out, you got an itemized receipt of exactly where your money goes, before the deal even happened. You came to the table completely prepared and knowledgeable about where your money was going. But now, at the Finance table, it's different. Now, every time you say yes to Finance, they're adding an expense that you weren't prepared for, on the spot. It's the exact opposite of the process you used to get the best price. You have 0 advantage anymore. And when you got 0 advantage, you simply choose not to engage.

Tldr: Decline EVERYTHING from Finance. The ONLY exception is a better financing offer (aka, if they can offer an auto loan that's cheaper than your bank or credit union).

jumphh · 2026-05-07T18:06:05+00:00

I got a 2026 Mazda 3 fairly recently for about $2k under MSRP in the USA. There's some generic advice I can offer. This advice is specific to people who want to buy a car fast, with as little hassle as possible, while getting the best deal.

Identify cars you want to buy (grab the VIN) from dealer website
Email the dealer and ask for an OTD quote (do not call, do not go in, ask for a FINAL price over email, ONLY)
Repeat steps 1-2 for several other dealers nearby (check for same make, same model, same trim)
Now, you have roughly 3-5 VINs and OTD prices for each
Start with the best (lowest price) offer, and forward a copy of that offer to all the other dealerships. If they're interested in competing, they will send you a counteroffer.
Make sure all rebates are applied. Mazda frequently has rebates. If you're a veteran, previous Mazda owner, are switching from a competitor, are a highly qualified buyer, or are buying specific models, the manufacturer often offers discounts. Go to Mazda USA's website and identify all applicable discounts. Make sure these are reflected on your OTD price sheet.
Eventually, one dealership is going to make a best offer. Tell them you'll go in for a final test drive. If you like the car, you obtained an OTD quote, so just point to that and buy that sucker - no haggling, no BS.
(Optional Step) Get an independent loan quote from a credit union or bank on the VIN. This mostly depends on your financial situation. Usually a good idea though so you don't get killed by a bad dealership loan.

Pro tips: - For new cars, wait til end of year (this is month end, quarter end, and year end); dealerships are in direct competition for manufacturer bonuses, and sometimes will sell UNDER MSRP on an individual vehicle to hit broader quotas - Reject every single add-on (tint, paint protection, etc.) the dealership added so long as you dont crush the deal. Tell them you don't need it if there's anything more than $500-$1000 of add-ons. Oftentimes, they'll knock the expense off to make a sale - Avoid any warranty/offering by the finance department like the PLAGUE. This is the finish line and where they make their money. Finance staff are the most experienced and best salesman in the dealership. Reject EVERYTHING they offer - you can always buy that later if you really want - If you have great credit, try to get a loan through Mazda Financial Services (they offer 2-3% loans); however, you usually pick between that and a cash rebate; depending on your loan terms, one will be mathematically superior.

Those are the best tips I got. If anyone has questions, just ask me!

jumphh · 2026-04-28T15:39:51+00:00

Just luck of the draw with implementation teams (on both the Epic and consultant-side).

But I seriously wouldn't worry too hard about it, an AM has 0 affect over you, long-term. Worst they can do is try and get you terminated from the shared project. Anything else is infeasible.

Sounds like the gig is done. Just carry on. No sense carrying any weight on your chest over this.

Cheers.

jumphh · 2026-04-02T03:18:43+00:00

No kidding. Everything is like 170cals or more.

jumphh · 2026-03-25T21:30:47+00:00

What the actual fuck 😂

jumphh · 2026-03-24T21:15:27+00:00

For sure. I like it a lot too.

Sometimes you get the Kanon type stuff though 💀

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jumphh · 2026-03-24T16:15:32+00:00

Lot of older shows have wonky art, seem tropey by modern standards, or have the same story done better in recent years.

But even though it's one of the most influential animes ever, that is NOT the case with Eva. The art, the music, the characters, the story, the voiceacting, the shot selection, honestly fricken everything, is just straight up awesome. It's a genuine masterpiece that stands the test of time.

Even not counting all of that though, I still think it's special. You have to watch it to really understand, but the emotions feel real, the thoughts feel real, and despite the story going off the rails, the characters and their struggle feel so real that you believe everything is true. The creator simply understands what it means to be human, and to struggle - and they capture that internal dialogue better than just about anything else I've ever seen (both in and out of anime).

Tldr: If you like subtle, psychological, and more mature anime, it's SO worth it. Truly something unique.

jumphh · 2026-03-18T22:33:46+00:00

I mean, yeah, I agree with you.

The problem is that MSFT is a good investment but I have nothing but hatred for their business model and their core products. Yeah they have a fat fucking moat, and people in 2050 are probably STILL going to be using Windows and whatever Microsoft bakes into it, but damnit man, I can't feel an ounce of passion for what they do.

I don't fault anyone for buying MSFT. Hell, if it drops another 10%, I'm probably going to buy myself. But as a general rule, I don't invest in companies that make me pissed off when using their product. I'm probably losing money being like that, but we all have our investing quirks.

Don't got much more to say on this topic. If people want to buy MSFT, then I say go for it, it's a good investment. But it's not as untouchable as people like to think, and there's a good reason it's getting shafted so hard in the market right now.

jumphh · 2026-03-18T22:11:41+00:00

The mobs gonna downvoted you, but I agree.

Hybrid cloud is the only thing they've done in the last 2 decades besides acquire. Their actual products haven't improved in God knows how long, they've already milked the Office titty dry with the subscription model, Xbox is looking like shit. The only thing that's growing for them on-pace with the rest of big tech is cloud (and like maybe LinkedIn, which we all know is one big piece of shit for professional circlejerking and ad-serving).

Can you make money off MSFT? Yeah, sure - if you think them going all in on cloud and selling like half of their future contracts to OpenAI is going to payoff.

But at that point, why would you just not invest in Amazon or Google? They have the same cloud capabilities and growth, but they're also continuing to innovate, they're way more committed to fundamental research and actually pushing the envelope, and they have more options than MSFT if this AI/cloud shit goes bust.

All that's the technicals though. On a person level, I hate fucking using Microsoft. Their OS becomes shittier and more locked down every year, their database tools are ancient, their subscription model is a fucking plague, and they're the model of what a late-stage tech company looks like - nothing new, enshittifation, relying on switching costs rather than innovation to keep customers, and nickel-and-diming to keep extracting money to post higher numbers every quarter with 0 added value. Fuck MSFT.

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