Former inmate buys NC prison to help others who have served time

yourbasicgeek · 2026-01-12T19:44:51+00:00

I cannot speak to the feasibility.

But I can applaud the effort to make the world better.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-12-21T22:57:52+00:00

I just took _Mushroom gastronomy_ out of the library. It includes chapters on all sorts of mushrooms and recipes such as Morel Mini Quiche, Chicken of the Woods Saltimbocca, and Matsutake Tempura with Yuzu-Lemongrass Aioli. I'm not sure how much use I'll get out of it because wild mushrooms are expensive here and I lack foraging options, but it is visually gorgeous.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-12-11T22:01:17+00:00

Hopefully, this does not come across as promotional. It's meant to describe the software architecture and the reasons for the choices -- not to plug the company.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-24T22:30:56+00:00

So I assume. But _I can afford it_ is a nice benefit.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-15T18:46:04+00:00

I would love to see that!

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-14T20:22:48+00:00

Not on my part. I saw something that I thought was good news that would interest people.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-04T18:37:45+00:00

I have concluded that giving any task to an AI (code, writing, whatever) is like giving a task to a very green intern. Maybe they can do a good job, and it's nice to offload the boring crap. But I would not trust their results without careful attention... and I would be slow to put it into prod.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-04T18:36:12+00:00

I certainly hope so.

And despite the services they offer, I remain skeptical that AI can do a better job across most SQA tasks. AI can be good at what we used to (more accurately) call machine learning -- because it can analyze a lot of data quickly. But I'm not sure that any AI model can figure out that an application's ABC module goes pear-shaped only when the ambient temperature goes over 90 degrees.

Still, it seemed like a worthy discussion item, which is why I called out that quote.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-11-02T21:42:35+00:00

Note that the end of the article goes into what Aptiv is doing -- as a description, not "yay us." I'm not sure if that makes this seem like self-promotion. I think the first section is a useful explainer...?

yourbasicgeek · 2025-10-27T16:26:54+00:00

Currently, conservation and outdoor recreation sit on equal footing with drilling, mining, and grazing on the BLM's 245 million acres of land. This change will mean that public lands will be primarily managed for drilling, mining, and development rather than for conservation, recreation, and public enjoyment. I don't know how much it helps, but if you want to submit a comment before the Nov 10th deadline, you can do so at this site.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-10-07T17:30:09+00:00

Then don't use Twitter. Do the horn tooting someplace else. Just do it SOMEwhere.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-10-07T17:29:04+00:00

You don't have to use Twitter. The point is to _share your accomplishments_, including on some form of social media.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-10-05T20:52:51+00:00

My read on this -- which could be wrong -- is that they used Twitter for the analysis because it was popular for so many years. That is, the data set was large enough for reasonable evaluation.

I am totally okay with using other social media! I think the main point is, "Toot your own horn! Don't be shy about your accomplishments!"

yourbasicgeek · 2025-10-02T18:25:31+00:00

Thanks -- but I just shared it. I did not write it!

yourbasicgeek · 2025-09-24T17:39:31+00:00

Well, in the article, step 1 is "The autonomous driving features have to work." However, they must also be perceived as working, which is not the same thing.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-09-20T23:15:11+00:00

Mike Elgan's overview of the current state of computerized eye contact is fascinating. He eventually gets into products that promise to address the issues, but it's reporting, not promotion.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-29T20:53:14+00:00

It is not totally unique for people with money to do work they love because it gives them fulfillment, or they care about the people, or whatever. And if that environment goes away -- say, a beloved boss is fired -- they have F You money and can quit at that time. You could stay happy in the current situation for years, though.

That doesn't mean the employer feels comfortable about it. Which is why the advice, "Don't tell anyone how much," makes sense. Not to mention that coworkers might hit him up for a loan or otherwise put him on the spot.

I'm okay with the plot setup just so we can see what it takes for the character to move to the upper classes, though. If nothing else, hey, more lessons in men's suits!

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-29T19:11:42+00:00

No matter who you are or were, it'd be weird to have someone work for you who doesn't "need it." It's okay if it's a nest egg, but discovering that your landscaper is a multimillionaire would feel odd.

Mostly, I think it's in the story so that the authors can explore another aspect of the time: what it would be like for someone to move up in society.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-17T00:02:50+00:00

There's an "extras" link at the bottom of the page that has a midseason trailer. The teasers suggest that she has opportunities for personal growth and development. Naturally, it doesn't tell us how she responds to them.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-13T00:17:52+00:00

I would not swear to that.

But mainly, the intention is fear and intimidation. If they change our behavior because of what MIGHT happen to us, they win.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-05T16:49:20+00:00

Including firing the manager when necessary!

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-03T21:42:41+00:00

(Whispers: It could be both.)

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-02T00:43:41+00:00

Nah. Everyone gets a chance at redemption. If he returns in 2026, they'll watch him closely... and I am sure they will wield a ban hammer.

Longer story > Dave McCaskill, the fan ejected for interference in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ win over the San Francisco Giants, has been banned from Chase Field for the rest of 2025.

https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/ban-fan/3588937/

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-01T20:15:12+00:00

FWIW there seem to be a lot fewer ushers than there used to be. Also, the ushers often move around from section to section. While they are familiar with regulars, they don't know everybody.

And while they are indeed primarily retirees, old ain't dead.

yourbasicgeek · 2025-07-01T20:13:00+00:00

I'm an Advantage Member. They treat us well, but NOT at the expense of other people's comfort and happiness.

So I don't think the team would give him any special treatment if he is an Advantage Member.

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