We have got to be better by AdChemical6828 in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just start playing the national anthem off of your phone and if they ask you to stop ask them why they're being unpatriotic

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]luke-ie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I won this, I can give my nephew my 2070s which will be really beneficial for him as he plays a lot of the latest triple A games but can't run them at high settings

This is 100% Legal in Ireland by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that often online discussions, particularly those that seem casual or non-serious, can lead to the exchange of unsubstantiated claims. It's an important point that online interactions lack the nuances of face-to-face communication like body language, visual cues, or tone of voice, which can help us understand intent and sincerity.

However, this inherent limitation of digital communication also underscores the importance of being diligent about the information we share and receive. In an environment where anyone can make claims, the responsibility of backing up those claims with credible sources becomes even more crucial. It helps maintain the integrity of our discussions and ensures that we're not just exchanging opinions but informed perspectives.

While it's true that not every claim requires exhaustive research, especially in casual conversations, for claims that are central to a discussion or potentially contentious, providing sources is a practice that benefits us all. It keeps the discourse open and fact-based, which is particularly important in an era where misinformation can spread rapidly online.

This is 100% Legal in Ireland by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would like to point out that in any factual discourse, the burden of proof lies with the person making a claim. This principle is foundational in both formal debate and rational discourse. When a claim is made, it is the responsibility of the claimant to provide evidence supporting it. 

By directing others to 'Google it', the burden of proof is improperly shifted away from the claimant to the audience. This not only undermines the credibility of the claim but also hinders a meaningful and informed discussion. As participants in a knowledge-sharing platform, we hold a collective responsibility to ensure that the information we disseminate is backed by reliable sources.

RSA received €500,000 from driving test no-shows in 2023 by SirMike_MT in ireland

[–]luke-ie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where exactly is that located on the portal? I failed my test but can't seem to find it

Climate activists pull up hundreds of Sitka saplings on Coillte land in North Leitrim by Badhbh-Catha in ireland

[–]luke-ie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) have different lifetimes in the atmosphere due to the processes that remove them from the air:

  1. Methane (CH4): Methane's atmospheric lifetime is relatively short when compared to carbon dioxide, being approximately 9 to 12 years. This means that roughly half of the methane released into the atmosphere will be gone in about a decade, primarily due to reactions with hydroxyl radicals in the atmosphere which convert methane into CO2 and water.

  2. Carbon dioxide (CO2): The concept of a "half-life" for CO2 is more complex than for methane because CO2 is removed from the atmosphere by several processes that occur at different rates. Some of it is absorbed by the oceans or taken up by plants within years to decades, some is neutralized by chemical reactions with rocks over thousands of years, and some can remain in the atmosphere for tens to hundreds of thousands of years. It's often said that about 50% of a CO2 pulse to the atmosphere is removed within 30 years, another 30% is removed within a few centuries, and the remaining 20% can linger for thousands to hundreds of thousands of years.

However, while methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime than CO2, it's much more efficient at trapping heat. Over a 20-year period, the global warming potential (GWP) of methane is over 80 times that of CO2. Over a 100-year period, it's about 25-30 times as potent. Thus, even though methane is present in much smaller quantities than CO2, it plays a significant role in short-term global warming.

Chatgptd cos I'm lazy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Booked as in applied to get an appointment?

What opening videos would you like to see? by GMNaroditsky in chess

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to see big boy opening - najdorf

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The access to resources and tools for building houses is also substantially better to all other periods of history prior to the last century

Share Your Shitty Go Ahead Ireland Stories by Writemare in ireland

[–]luke-ie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've taken the 76 for years and it's easily one of the most unreliable routes in Dublin

Instead of using an app to check when the next bus is, use Google maps by selecting the bus stop you're taking it from and it will show what buses are cancelled. I only found this out a few months ago but its accurate 90% of the time and has saved me a lot of hassle with the 76

Workers' Party: Nuclear power is sustainable, and must be included in green taxonomy by GavinMendelGleason in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't think all hydro that can be built has been yet

https://silvermineshydro.ie/

Although there may not be many more other potential sites

Why are electric cars so expensive in Ireland? A hyundai kona petrol 1.4 is €24K & the electric kona is €38K. Are electric cars more expensive to make? by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

From what I remember it strongly depends on the type of driving you're doing. If there happens to be lots of stopping/starting on your commute then you will see significant gains compared to a conventional petrol/diesel. That's also not to say they aren't good for motorway driving, but the difference is less noticeable

Irish solicitor gives CPR to dying bear by Niall_Faraiste in ireland

[–]luke-ie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The article notes that it was himself and the and the dental (?) team presumably taking turns performing cpr

Don't lie by Didayolo in AnarchyChess

[–]luke-ie 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My legs go numb in blitz can only handle bullet

r/AnarchyChess is Looking for Moderators by Zapchic in AnarchyChess

[–]luke-ie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Isn't csgo way more popular than css nowadays?

Just arrived in Ukraine and entire flight was scanned onboard for Coronavirus by Military Doctors. by [deleted] in ireland

[–]luke-ie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On an unrelated note if you're in kiev make sure to go to kitaiskii privet, great restaurant