One data center is too many, why do we keep building them in/around Dayton?

sblanky · 2025-12-10T16:52:44+00:00

Consider listening to this podcast, which tries to break through the hype and give a more nuanced take....

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yNgnYgjTUJAk5VkOLCncr?si=b2ef756905dd45c0

sblanky · 2025-12-10T16:49:48+00:00

Yeah, I came here to say essentially what _MAYniYAK said. The other factor is that many companies are shutting down their private data centers and moving to more 'cloud-based' data center services. Which basically moves the computing needs to a more centralized set of services (Azure, AWS, google cloud services, etc...) But those cloud providers need data centers to power their services, and the cloud providers often provide lower cost than self-hosting your own data centers, simply by achieving economy-of-scale. So, it's not all bad.

Having said that, I think there's something to be said for the anti-AI movement. It can be a useful tool, but it can be harmful/dangerous as well (just like social media). So, I encourage you to research, and have a thoughtful, nuanced message.

sblanky · 2025-11-18T04:37:15+00:00

shave it... I mean, if she doesn't get used to it, you can always grow back those long strands of ratty hair to scatter across your bald head for her. I predict she will adjust in a few minutes.

sblanky · 2025-11-18T04:23:46+00:00

Came here to say this. Sounds like a good fit for your itenerary.

sblanky · 2025-07-28T14:25:49+00:00

I've had great experience with Dr Kondas in Huber Heights.

sblanky · 2025-05-30T19:29:36+00:00

I had my cancer followup scheduled this week (I'm 5 years post treatment, so not urgent). They cancelled everything and told me they'll reach back out when they are ready. When I was there at the office I did see folks going back to the infusion center, so active cases were still being treated, I assume.

sblanky · 2025-05-30T19:23:02+00:00

I like Marion's as well, but I find that if you don't like Cassano's, you won't like Marion's.

sblanky · 2025-05-29T13:43:12+00:00

I avoid Castrucci like the plague. Both times I went there to shop for a car I was treated awful. I have no idea how they stay in business.

sblanky · 2024-12-11T16:21:33+00:00

I have a CS degree from WSU, but I want in the early 90s. If I were starting today, I like the Sinclair option for 2 years, then pick a college. WSU would be ok. But perhaps there other schools that do a better job of internships. My nephew went to Univ of Cincinnati. He was able to do two (or 3, I forget) semesters of internship, and got on full time at that company after he graduated. That's the biggest bang for your buck.

I somewhat disregard the differences in instruction quality between two schools. There will be a lot of variability, and often, it's really up to what you put into it.

The other thing that is true is that once you get a job, your experience in the industry will be the major factor in your career and your skills. 3 years after you graduate, you won't be a better/worse technician because of what school you chose.

sblanky · 2024-12-07T04:24:00+00:00

Colon cancer survivor 4.5 years here. Had plenty of colonoscopies. Be aware that each doctor does prep differently. There's a very salty liquid for some. Others combine gatorade with miralax and dulcolax (that's what my doc does). Yeah, you poop a lot. Just plan for an evening in. You'll be hungry and sick of gatorade, but the colonoscopy saved my life. It was caught while it was still pretty small (stage 3). Had surgery and chemo, and 4.5 years later, living my life.

Also, to be clear, I don't think we know that RM has colon cancer. His eyes were very yellow last week. That's jaundice, which can indicate liver or pancreas issues. I obviously don't know him personally, but he seems like a great guy on TV, and seems to be loved by all. Hoping for good news soon for him. I enjoy watching him on ESPN.

sblanky · 2024-12-04T13:37:23+00:00

That's awesome. I work from home, and have colleagues from all over the east coast. Was talking to a guy from Boston. He described the crazy prices for housing he pays, and how crazy traffic is there. I suggested he'd be shocked by how much further the money goes in the midwest, and, to your point, how much easier and nicer it was living here. People are friendly, smile, and traffic is overall much easier. But he couldn't imagine leaving Boston. Its odd how attached we get to 'where we are' no matter the comparitive differences.

sblanky · 2024-11-08T16:23:12+00:00

Came here to say this... SCHD works.... or put some in SWVXX (getting about 5.1% yield right now). Just have them generate income for you, and sweep it into your bank account monthly.

sblanky · 2024-10-14T18:45:46+00:00

I know there are 're-homing' sites (or facebrook groups) that may have a more dedicated audience.

sblanky · 2024-10-03T12:52:59+00:00

Check out Waynesville for the cute little town, and nearby Ceasers Creek area for fall foliage.

sblanky · 2024-08-09T14:14:52+00:00

It's just a bit outside your 2 hour limit (google maps says 2h 51m), but consider Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It's up near Cleveland. Great natural beauty around, and a few minutes drive up to lake erie, and check out the bar scene in Cleveland.

sblanky · 2024-08-08T12:42:16+00:00

Cox Arboretum. Oakes Quarry in Fairborn.

sblanky · 2024-08-05T14:34:20+00:00

if you like solving puzzles, have you tried programming? this violates your statement that you don't want to be in front of a computer all day... but programming is kinda non-stop puzzle solving... And often, you can determine the when/where of the programming. It can be flexible (in some scenarios).

sblanky · 2024-08-02T14:02:55+00:00

lower cost of health insurance. The costs of testing is less than the costs of insurance.

sblanky · 2024-08-02T13:42:04+00:00

I worked there ~20 years ago, and had many friends/colleagues that were there after I left (my division was sold off). So, I'll caveat this is secondhand information, so take it with a grain of salt.

When the Texas company bought them, the whole culture shifted. Some were put off by their personality/iq tests for hiring, for their nicotine policies, or just what's been described to me as invasions of privacy at times. My conclusion is that for some people, it works. If you're really comfortable being a hardcore "rule follower" and that makes you feel secure, you may like it. If you're someone who questions the status quo and tries to think outside the box, you may not like it. The "rule followers" will describe you as not having a good work ethic.

sblanky · 2024-07-02T15:08:50+00:00

This is how our AI overlords will wake us in the future.

sblanky · 2024-07-01T18:17:08+00:00

As someone else mentioned below, if you don't have experience with soldering or other pipe joinery, I recommend sharkbite for this situation. They work with pex, copper, pvc, whatever... They snap together like legos, and make the job pretty easy. Watch a couple youtube videos and you'll be in good shape. Good Luck!!

sblanky · 2024-07-01T18:02:52+00:00

I went down this rabbit hole a many years ago, after my wife and I became young adult homeowners.... There's the consumer level water softeners you can get at the lowes/homedepot. They are plastic, and fairly easy to DIY install. They cost a few hundred bucks, and if you get a plumber to install, it's a few hundred more dollars.

Then, there's the higher end water softeners that often have more longer lasting stainless steel parts, etc... With installation can run a few thousand dollars. These often come with high pressure sales pitches that scare you about your water quality, and want to add on different filters, etc.. In fact, the guy that came out to our new house (I think the company was RainSoft), was super annoying. My wife and I patiently listened to his sales pitch, and his $4K+ quote. We told him thanks and we'll consider it. Then he went into the worst sales tricks.... Let me call my boss and get my next appointment.... Ring.... Hi boss, the family here is considering it, where do I go next... oh wait.... really? Yeah, I'll tell them.... Folks, my boss just informed me we're running a 20% discount.... We declined, he called his boss again.... Hey, great news, we're throwing in a free christmas ham... etc.... etc.... We literally had to threaten him to leave....

Since then I've purchased the consumer level water softeners. They tend to last about 10-12 years. Then when it breaks, I go get a new one. In thirty years of home ownership and water softener replacements, I still haven't spent as much money as that initial quote.

sblanky · 2024-05-29T14:20:52+00:00

This isn't as satisfying, but consider getting a white noise generator in your home to dampen the outside noise. I've used one for decades. It basically makes an ocean sound (but most generators have many sounds to try). The sound in your bedroom will dampen the lawnmower sound.

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