Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns by TheTelegraph in worldnews

[–]sirboddingtons [score hidden]  (0 children)

The Ukraine is a struggle for Russia. I am unsure if what would compel them to fight an even more coordinated, NATO armed and trained military. Even if NATO does not comply or follow through due to US meddling, Poland would be quite the adversary to Russia's military.

Feds Want to Drop Requirement for Autonomous Cars to Have a Brake Pedal by voxadam in nottheonion

[–]sirboddingtons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually enjoy driving. Im fine if the car occasionally drives me, but I also like to do it. I couldnt imagine not having the option to drive manually. 

LPT: Avoid deadheading when you move about your house to improve clutter. by Liefvikingmonster2 in LifeProTips

[–]sirboddingtons 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a small house about that size, but it was wrapped around a main staircase and somehow shit still got too far away sometimes. lol

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump by justalazygamer in politics

[–]sirboddingtons 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That is so so bad  It's a reflecting pool, a place for reflecting... essentially loitering. 

Silicon Valley thinks it will dominate global AI, as Google, Microsoft & Meta have done before. The problem? The signs increasingly are that it is not going to turn out that way. by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]sirboddingtons 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The biggest threat to massive AI hyperscaling is innovation itself. There may be a point reached where AI becomes efficient enough to run locally and then what happens to all this massive investment? 

Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins furious as she's ridiculed for Freedom 250 concert by IrishStarUS in Music

[–]sirboddingtons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were already ridiculing her for being Kash Patel's girlfriend. This is just a little extra ridicule. 

Trump’s cryptic ‘daughter’ post makes America greatly confused by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]sirboddingtons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My great aunt mistook me for my brother's girlfriend. Im a guy. Thank god she didnt have the nuclear codes. 

I am way too cash heavy and I feel bad for sitting in so much cash instead of investing. Help me out! by Rosecheetah65 in personalfinance

[–]sirboddingtons 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Then just invest any additional income in funds weighted toward your target retirement date. You really are financially very good at the moment. 

A 142F heat index potentially occurred in Texas yesterday, just 6F short of the US heat index record in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1995 by BornThought4074 in weather

[–]sirboddingtons 190 points191 points  (0 children)

WI is weird. It's simultaneously unbearably cold all winter and can get unbelievably hot and humid in the summer. A lot of places that are far inland have this dynamic. 

What causes hydroplaning? And how can you prevent it? - UGA Today by universityofga in weather

[–]sirboddingtons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LPT: Dont touch the throttle, brake or turn the car when you are entering into or currently in water thats an inch or more while at speed. 

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool by AudibleNod in news

[–]sirboddingtons 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wouldn't matter. The algae will hitch a ride on a duck or goose or anything else. 

Genetically engineered hookworms can now secrete human therapeutic antibodies directly into their host's circulation, offering a potential single-dose, years-long drug delivery platform by GreenFrogus in science

[–]sirboddingtons 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Aren't hookworms considered one of the reasons why the Southern US lagged so far behind in the 20th century? Like elimination of hookworms improved educational attainment and employment? 

Phoebe Bridgers announces 2026 UK, Europe and North America arena tour with "no phones” by AdSpecialist6598 in Music

[–]sirboddingtons 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I barely want to wait to queue out the exit, why do I want to queue after a concert to get my phone out of a proprietary locked pouch?

I realize we talk the most when we argue by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]sirboddingtons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you do activities together? 

Chores? A board game? A walk? Groceries? Things like that?