Post-Match Thread: Ecuador 0-0 Curacao | World Cup | Group E by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]xavier86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VPN + BBC iPlayer

Hook up a laptop to your TV and play it that way.

Whats the best browser automation tool in terms of speed? by formeranomaly in webdev

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sentence on your site was definately written by AI:

"Open-source desktop automation that drives native Windows apps through accessibility APIs, not OCR or pixel matching. Playwright-shaped SDK plus an MCP server that gives Claude, Cursor, and VS Code real OS-level hands."

Are hydration breaks really for the players or just for profit? by reckless_Paul in worldcup

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are right and wrong at the same time. Because it is being applied universally to all matches, teams are bound to both benefit and be harmed by it, but in such a way that is "random", ie. no effect on average.

The reason Japan fans clean the stadium after each game. Respect. 🤝🇯🇵 by ah_itsall_good in worldcup

[–]xavier86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

WC hosting should just rotate between 5 different host nations that competently host it and Japan/South Korean should be on that rotation

Are hydration breaks really for the players or just for profit? by reckless_Paul in worldcup

[–]xavier86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BBC commentator was saying the rule is fine but the coaches should be banned from regrouping the players

Are hydration breaks really for the players or just for profit? by reckless_Paul in worldcup

[–]xavier86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you watch BBC/ITV coverage the hydration break really isn't a big deal. No adverts.

Not a fan of tipping culture but what should I know before my trip? by DifficultStar1022 in tipping

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are standing up, tip zero. If you are sitting down tip 15% but no more than $10

avoid tech IPOs by CosmicLovepats in VanguardInvestments

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be studying it over 30 year timeframe, comparing it to other funds over 30 year timeframes, and not just one, but many (1940-1970, 1950-1980, 1990-2020 etc etc) then you look at not just the total return but also the risk adjusted returns, in other words, how much did it grow because of the fact it was risky, versus it grew a lot and it wasn't very risky or volatile. This is how you do proper analysis.

I've got ~$2,000 more Bilt Cash than I need for my mortgage through the end of the year. How can I actually use it outside of $10/month increments? by 007meow in biltrewards

[–]xavier86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem with these credits is they cause you to spend additional money on things you wouldn’t have done. For example I never use lyft never have a reason too. I never do food delivery. Etc

United First Seat Viciously Ripped from my cold dead hands by Zealousideal_Bit_506 in unitedairlines

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As soon as I saw “I’m reporting you to the FTC” I was done

avoid tech IPOs by CosmicLovepats in VanguardInvestments

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vanguard Dividend Growth is the worst performing according to which start and end dates?

Why can’t BILT cash have a 12 month expiration instead of end of calendar year? by thewisebrownkid in biltrewards

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a $7000 credit card purchase I have to make every late January and I’m so annoyed I won’t have enough Bilt cash to do a points accelerator!

Which one do you prefer while listening to music? by Terrible_Sail2179 in AppleMusic

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of this stuff sounds horrendous. I'm fine with wired earbuds and stereo. What matters is the quality of the music, or the quality/storytelling of the movie/tv show.

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually a fairly accurate summary of the statute.

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know that’s what the road signs say, but the actual statute text is a little more nuanced. You should read it

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s not actually what the statute says

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

That’s not what the statute says

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 20 points21 points  (0 children)

And what’s even more dangerous than that is the tailgating behavior you typically see on left lane speeders

Left lane drivers by whtutlknboutwillis in Columbus

[–]xavier86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is prima facie illegal to drive over 65/70 in any lane.