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10,239karma·2,402submissions·April 5, 2019
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Reading this article makes me realize how old I am.
I pretend, but then when "historical" write-ups are presented, and I blurt out "wait, that was just yesteryear...", I instant…
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> one particular company whose systems have not been verifiably breached The unknown unknown. How can you be sure all the "resisted actual attempts" been even detected?
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Signal is used both in many governments, and by groups in danger of punishment. In my opinion, Signal is not a "niche curiosity", and mass public is rarely right.
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deaths by 100K (from link provided by AareyBaba@): FL 104.7 CA 72 PA 134.1 NY 201.1 highest: ND 176 Lowest: OH 80.9
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Excellent! Thank you!
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https://covidtracking.com/data/charts/currently-hospitalized... hospitalization by state: 342 per million FL 569 per million CA 444 per million PA 442 per million NY Can any…
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Thank you. From a non-medical, "just following the news" perspective, there was a pronounced shift. A few simple google news search will show this.
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> I think this is a corrosive aspect of the perf/promo process at many FAANGs Disagree on personal experience with two of the FAANG Cos I have worked for.
A person content in their position, …
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When did we switch the emphasis from tracking deaths, to tracking infections?
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Additionally to RHSeeger@'s note, in some countries even if you did not join the union, you still have to pay the dues, and take on the new contract.
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I can see this, and come to think of it, my hires have this shallow, gravity-well type of expertise. few strong areas, and large swath of general knowledge.
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Possibly, or more strategic than tactical.
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> Keeping those skills sharp even when you’re not job hunting. I rather hire someone with wisdom across multiple areas than a bleeding edge expert in few, very narrow specialty. In my experience, …
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This becomes very apparent when traveling and using hotel Internet, or built in YT on room's "smart" TV. The YT recommendations are very targeted, not only for local business but cultur…
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I have no idea what you are referring to.
This has never ended badly for consumers.
Why, I remember when cable came out. For a small monthly fee we could get rid of all the advertising. That turned ou…
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There are many comments that identify the work by corporate sponsored researchers as fraud and not research. I have the unpopular opinion, and I vehemently disagree. There is no altruistic, sponsored …
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unless it is mute, as in "this argument makes no sound amongst all the other arguments. It has no voice of its own". :D sorry, could not resist.
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Maybe the schools should have to be partially on the hook, at best financially in some way, or indirectly by a score of failed/drop out/bankrupt students? Student selection & preparation…
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Misunderstanding - "I read..." as in, I interpreted the post I am responding to. (I have an excuse, as English not my first language, but not excusable. Sorry.)
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>The permanence of student loans means lenders have no qualms against writing loans for people who will likely not be able to pay them off for decades, or ever. Worse, lenders write, and universiti…