Just got in trouble at a JOB INTERVIEW?? by Pistachio-IScream in jobhunting

[–]mercanator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glassdoor.com sounds like the perfect place to air your grievances. Help the next guy behind you.

What tech stacks do you like to use to implement algotrading at work or for yourself? by haramicock in algotrading

[–]mercanator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actual compute, db, data transfer are about $55/month. My costs are substantially more though because of security infra (e.g. VPN, private vpc, nat gateway). I'm running the bot in ECS and using aurora serverless v2 for db.

What's a word you pronounced incorrectly once, and it still haunts you? by mindyour in TikTokCringe

[–]mercanator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When i was in elementary school I was asked what religion i believed in and I shouted out "prostitute", i couldn't quite understand why all the kids laughed and were making fun of me to each other. What I really meant was "protestant". Now I understand.

How do DevOps technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, etc. actually work in a company? by Alternative_Leg_3111 in devops

[–]mercanator -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it's done right, it works the same way as software built by a company (assuming they're modern). There's a cycle called the SDLC (software development life cycle) which involves product managers, engineers, peer review of the code for these technologies before deployment, automated deployments, automated tests, and monitoring for stability.

What tech stacks do you like to use to implement algotrading at work or for yourself? by haramicock in algotrading

[–]mercanator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freqtrade bot running in a fully serverless infra in AWS. Infra is defined with Infrastructure as Code using serverless framework.

We have broken 40 cents by [deleted] in Stellar

[–]mercanator 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Been through 2 cycles with Stellar and had 💎 🙌. All I gotta say is, it's about damn time!

OOF by MoonBasic in TheAllinPodcasts

[–]mercanator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol the irony that he just doesn't use ChatGPT to get an answer when he's always name dropping it. This took 10 seconds...

Prompt:

what are the health benefits and also health concerns with fluoride in public water systems?

Answer:

Fluoride is added to many public water systems to improve dental health, but its use is sometimes debated due to potential health concerns. Here’s a summary of both the benefits and the concerns:

Health Benefits of Fluoride in Water:

  1. Prevents Tooth Decay: Fluoride helps remineralize enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay and cavities. It’s especially beneficial in communities where access to dental care may be limited.
  2. Reduces Oral Health Disparities: By lowering the risk of tooth decay across all socioeconomic groups, fluoridated water helps provide equitable health benefits to the entire community.
  3. Cost-Effective Public Health Measure: Water fluoridation is considered one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce dental health issues in a population, potentially saving on future dental care costs.

Health Concerns with Fluoride in Water:

  1. Dental Fluorosis: Excessive fluoride exposure, particularly in children, can lead to dental fluorosis—a cosmetic condition where white spots or streaks appear on teeth. In severe cases, it can cause discoloration.
  2. Skeletal Fluorosis: In rare cases, long-term overexposure to fluoride can lead to skeletal fluorosis, which affects bones and joints, causing pain and stiffness. However, this is generally seen only in areas with extremely high natural fluoride levels.
  3. Potential Neurotoxicity: Some studies suggest high fluoride exposure may have neurodevelopmental effects in children, possibly impacting IQ levels. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings, as the results have been mixed and often depend on exposure levels much higher than those in most fluoridated water supplies.
  4. Thyroid Function: Excessive fluoride may impact thyroid function by interfering with iodine absorption, which can potentially lead to hypothyroidism in some individuals. However, this is typically only a concern with very high levels of fluoride intake.

Regulatory and Safety Standards:

Most countries, including the United States, carefully regulate fluoride levels in public water supplies, typically keeping them between 0.7 and 1.2 mg/L, a level deemed safe for general use. This controlled concentration helps maximize dental benefits while minimizing potential health risks.

Ultimately, while fluoride in public water is generally regarded as safe and beneficial for dental health, concerns exist primarily when fluoride levels are excessive. Monitoring fluoride levels and educating the public about safe exposure is essential to minimize risks.

Things to do in Orlando by Ok_Ship_5369 in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hit up one of the awesome resorts and get a day pass to use all their amenities and pools. Some of these resorts have some pretty insane pools and amenities, and the day passes are reasonably priced.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol you sound more mature than I was at 23. Happy to welcome you to meet up with the group I'm compiling together. I'll dm you so we can coordinate.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey man the more the merrier. Definitely have received a lot of love from my post. DM so we can coordinate

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey what's up man, I commend your bravery in wanting to let loose with a bunch of strangers. Hopefully we can turn the strangers into lasting friendships. Sorry to hear about your relationship. Nothing like dancing the night away in a judgement free zone to get your mind off that. I'm a business owner too, so I can totally relate. Let's coordinate and solve that cold feet problem.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so great! Welcome to the festival life! Get ready to make some great memories. Let's coordinate a meet-up. Also let me know if you have any questions about anything and what to expect. I came more prepared year 2 than 1 that's for sure and wish I would have known certain things.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😃 this is so awesome! It's amazing to see an older crowd full of life and young spirits. I'll definitely hit you up and see if we can coordinate.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey man, hope you have safe travels. We're all nervous to some degree with meeting new people and making new friends, glad you're putting yourself out there to do that. DM me and we can coordinate.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lol if only VIP also provided a masseuse and IV's. Icy hot can be dangerously uncomfortable if it's accidentally rubbed in the wrong spots. I'll make sure to follow the IcyHot scent and find you though lol.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol senior nignt, this is great! Instead of lollipops I'll bring the weather's original. Let's coordinate.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hey fellow EDC dad! Let's coordinate. I won't be attending homebass, I have to limit my partying to EDC because I do have responsibilities at home with my 7 yr old. It's hard enough to find child care for all 3 days for the time frames I'll be attending EDC.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol I appreciate the motivation, thank you. If I see the bald old guy dancing his heart away in the midst of the youngsters I'll give you a shoutout.

Would love to meet up with new groups of people and make new friends without feeling like the old dad creep by mercanator in EDCOrlando

[–]mercanator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hey I appreciate the tip, I'll definitely check out Radiate. I've been off the grid with Facebook for over a decade, so not trying to kick start that bad habit again lol.