skysight-inc/HackerNews huggingface dataset:
> France, Spain, and Italy’s English skills are on the decline: study (qz.com)

No, they simply are not [2]

France has INCREASED as per the report, Spain has dropped.

"English proficiency levels are rising in the European Union, with more EU countries than ever in the Very High Proficiency band. France’s scores have improved for the past two years"

[0] https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/

[1] https://www.ef.com/epi/regions/europe/

[2] https://www.ef.com/__/~/media/centralefcom/epi/downloads/ful...
Disgraced “Peloton Husband” Speaks Out
From that CNET article:

"the heat map showed police where Ring cameras are concentrated: the darker the shade, the more the cameras. But when zoomed in, it would show light circles around individual locations,"

It also links to other cases where maps of cameras were sent to police by amazon such as the one shown here:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/aug/29/ring-amaz...
Even though it seems like she lives in an urban area (or urban enough to be squeezed by rising home prices), the public transit is so poor that she spends 3-5x more time getting to work without a car than with one. Sometimes she can't even get home. That's crazy, the car dependence of America means that you need to pay for insurance + a car to even function in society. That is the opposite of freedom
There's a link in the introduction to Fred's ImageMagick scripts, which are also worth a look:

http://www.fmwconcepts.com/imagemagick/index.php
McDonalds already has those.

French fry hoppers automatically filling baskets from a frozen mini-closet. Out comes fresh fries.

Same for the cups that they can use in drive-throughs.

I think it’s up to the franchises to buy/install them. Depends on volume/space whether its worthwhile/possible.

Or they just push it to the customer to do it.
Thanks for the recommendation, I'd previously heard of DJB but was unaware of his writings.

Here's the link to his website: https://cr.yp.to/djb.html
Oh crikey. Appreciate the criticism and totally appreciate if you don't trust us. You should not use Fathom and should consider going with our Lite version which you can self-host. We'll be making more changes to that version in the new year. With regards to data collection, check out: https://usefathom.com/news/anonymization

If you're feeling this way already, we'll likely never earn your trust, and that's fine. We appreciate you voicing your concerns, as you obviously care about privacy.

Have a great rest of day.
Why should childcare be subsidized? It should be an expensive privilege to bear children, and we should disincentivize it. Our species’ goal isn’t to keep increasing the population indefinitely, but people pretend like there’s a god given right to have as many children as one desires.

Rather, our goal should be to reduce population. Higher population = more consumption = more environmental strain. Plus most humans aren’t very productive economically, and that suggests we are overweight on population.

So who gets to have children? Those who’ve created more societal value and proven themselves to be more capable - the best proxy we have for this, as imperfect as it might be, is economic value. Fundamentally, currency records the amount of utility others in society have ascribed to a particular individual. And so it seems fitting for rearing a child to be expensive in terms of time and money.
I started a Gofundme page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-cierra-to-buy-a-reliable-car...
It is not only a US pattern, go to every major European capital and the consultancies will be located right next to the ministries.
Aqua Human Interface Guidelines (2002) [pdf]
You can take the tax credit and apply it to your taxes at EOY, or you can have advanced payment where the tax credits are paid out monthly to your insurance company to help cover your premiums. Using the latter method, she basically just gets free health care - she doesn't need to wait a full year to recoup her $370*12
I agree it is resilient, but that resilience has been tested by a slow, small increment evolution over millions of years. And even given that, genetic disorders with novel expressions exist that confound modern science. if we start making very fast changes, the resilience of the genetic system shouldn't be expected to hold up against a far faster change rate. And more to my point about the complexity of it all, there are huge regions of our genome that we thought were "unrelated" to human phenotypes (physical expression of genetic code) until very recently when we discovered some of this "junk" DNA actually is critical for certain types of RNA transcription / repair.

GMOs are a different issue. My underlying concern about the influx of new genes introduce to the wild quickly being potentially dangerous aside, the genetic modification have mostly been to make plants resilient to various herbicides/fungicides/pesticides to allow large scale monoculture farming. That's one solution, but not the only. And we have seen invasive forms of GMO crops spread out of containment, thus entering the wild population, and we wont know the consequence of that for a long time, if any.

takeaway being, its probably worth being conservative about even moderate scale genetic manipulation of any species we rely on, and especially our own genome. Not saying dont do any genetic modification, just that it really has to be air tight, you might say NASA level standards of engineering. Now, you tell me if you think Monsanto's engineering standards are at NASA level, or that the Chinese Governments ethical standards are without problems.
Capacitive Touch Christmas Tree
After comparing leaf vs tesla I've come to a different opinion. It's not really battery temperature management, I think it's the small battery.

An older tesla with 250 miles range * 2000 cycles would have 500k mile lifetime.

An older leaf, 75 miles range * 2000 cycles = 150k miles lifetime.

Also, charge percentage vs battery health. Telsa recommends keeping the battery between 20 and 80% charge, and charging defaults to 80% (adjustable)

Leafs usually charge to 100% unless you poke around and find the 80% setting.

Note that keeping the leaf between 20 and 80% will give you about 45 miles range (and you need to be a careful driver to get the EPA range).

So - The range will decrease on both cars, but for the leaf, the range will decrease and cycling will increase in an accelerating fashion.
Yes, it should be society's responsibility, but until we all accept it as a group the onus remains on employers.

I haven't qualified for the Earned Income Credit in quite a few years, but I have nonetheless claimed it a number of times. I experienced none of the magical properties you seem to think it has.
I didn't realize this was fiction at first. Skimming through I hit the opening of the fifth paragraph:

>Tolkien refers to Quendi people as “elves,” a common term in his time, but considered highly offensive today.

...and was wondering what flavour of advanced outrage culture is now being offended at calling fictional elves "elves".

Solid read nevertheless.
> Should we be completely immune from minimum wage increases just because we can afford to pay for the finer things in life?

You aren't immune.

Minimum wage laws impact the supply chain that feeds Whole Foods and nice restaurants by increasing the cost of rural labor.

https://www.indeed.com/salaries/farm-worker-Salaries

A quick google will show you that farm workers are well below the $15/hour goal most progressives are touting.

The argument that "society should carry the cost" is based on your opinion that is in error. Society carries the cost of minimum wage increases because we all have to eat. We all have to patronize low margin businesses to some degree (even if it is indirect).

You can argue the EITC is a better "solution" than a minimum wage but if you are trying to ensure $15/hour for people paid $10/hour, you are really talking a negative income tax or UBI. At which point, you are probably better off supporting those proposals instead of pushing the EITC.

Personally, I'm not a fan of subsidizing low margin businesses that from a Capitalist perspective should probably be allowed to die if their workers can't afford to live on what they pay.
I started a gofundme page for her:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-cierra-to-buy-a-reliable-car...
That's just one type of consulting. Perhaps a very important type but governments tend to hire them for far more mundane reasons as well: government workers at some places rarely (never) get fired so it's more efficient to hire a consultant for a while instead of being stuck with a lifer even if the consultant is four times the cost.
In another America:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/04/realestate/05...

(Yes, this an NYT Real Estate fluff piece, but god damn, sometimes I wonder how this is the same country.)
I'd like to see statistics on collisions per 100 million VMT.

Distracted driving might not lead to more fatalities, but I could certainly see them causing more collisions. So many crashes I see on dash cam compilations on YouTube are people using their phone while driving and rear-ending someone at ~20 mph.
Ethics (e.g., scruples against fabricating research for personal gain) are actually what keeps Western science a cut above Eastern science.

Obviously, though, ethics aren't a binary concept; you can value eugenics at the expense of suffering and be committed to the quality of your research.

And good science knows no politics.

People do, though, and they're the scientists.
Right, but it would be best to stick with accurate technical definitions when discussing technical issues.
Yes, just like Gitlab does. [1]

[1] https://about.gitlab.com/handbook
From Sun's (thus, now Oracle's) documentation :

https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19455-01/806-4750/chap7rt-21297/...
Yes, standing on the shoulders of giants is ok ... but behave while doing so.
Boeing says 737 MAX approval delays could hit production
I feel like I do data investigations pretty often in my role as a PM at a tech company, how does this differ as a consultant?
The presumption of innocence is theoretical at best. A prosecutor will present a theory of the case along with their evidence. Simply undermining that theory is often not enough to convince a jury, they’ll often expect the defence to put forward and substantiate a superior theory.

I don’t know the motives of putting that in the warning. But it is at least true, even if it’s almost universally not a good idea.
What works in the "real" army is mentioned in counterproductive leadership in the book.

* Abusive behaviors—includes behaviors that involve a leader exceeding the boundaries of their authority by being abusive, cruel, or degrading others. These behaviors are contrary to what is required for the moral, ethical, and legal discharge of their duty. Specific examples include, but
are not limited to, bullying, berating others for mistakes, creating conflict, ridiculing others
because of the authority held, domineering, showing little or no respect to others, insulting or
belittling individuals, condescending or talking down to others, or retaliating for perceived slights
or disagreements.

* Self-serving behaviors—includes behaviors that result from self-centered motivations on the part of the leader, where they act in ways that seek primarily to accomplish their own goals and needs before those of others. Specific examples include, but are not limited to, displaying arrogance,
lacking concern or empathy for others, taking credit for others' work, insisting on having their way, distorting information to favor own ideas, exaggerating accomplishments or abilities, putting own work and accomplishments ahead of others' and the mission, displaying narcissistic
tendencies, or exhibiting a sense of entitlement.

* Erratic behaviors—includes behaviors related to poor self-control or volatility that drive the leader
to act erratically or unpredictably. Specific examples include, but are not limited to, blaming
others, deflecting responsibility, losing temper at the slightest provocation, behaving
inconsistently in words and actions, insecurity, or being unapproachable.

* Leadership incompetence—includes ineffective leadership behaviors that result from a lack of
experience or willful neglect. Incompetence can include failure to act or acting poorly. While
incompetent leadership can arise from reasons unrelated to counterproductive leadership, it is
included as a category often associated with arrogant or abusive leaders who are not aware of their
shortcomings and do not seek to correct their shortcomings. Conversely, some leaders lacking
competence are aware of their shortcomings, which lead them to behave in counterproductive or
negative ways to cover up their shortcomings or mistakes. Specific examples include, but are not
limited to, unengaged leadership, being passive or reactionary, neglecting leadership
responsibilities, displaying poor judgment, poorly motivating others, withholding encouragement,
failing to clearly communicate expectations, or refusing to listen to subordinates.

* Corrupt behaviors—includes behaviors that violate explicit Army standards, regulations, or
policies. Violations may range from behaviors subject to administrative discipline to criminal
actions subject to discharge or incarceration. Specific examples include, but are not limited to,
dishonesty, misusing government resources or time, creating a hostile work environment,
EEO/SHARP violations, or violating Section 3583 (Requirement of Exemplary Conduct), Title
10, United States Code, AR 600-100, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Your comment has been down voted into invisible state to the point I had to really try to read it. But no, that's now how capitalism works.
I hate how well off people assume poor people are getting large benefits.

Most people under the poverty line do not receive over $1k in means tested benefits.

Also, millions of Americans living in poverty receive no benefits at all.[1]

[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/13-million-p...
> How much is the landscape of astronomy shaped by advancements in home telescopes?

I'm pretty sure that was the only way that the study of astronomy moved forward when it was a nascent field.
Sorry, typed that first bit out on my phone and ended up with a truncated thought. I was mostly referring to the way current financial incentives focus on _treatment_ versus prevention or cure.

In truth the change I was hoping for would happen at a slightly higher level than an individual doctor. More "health system" or municipal healthcare group.

I wasn't suggesting "willpower", nor making claims about your particular situation. I have observed cases where doctors are more willing to prescribe ongoing medications for chronic conditions, rather than investigating more holistic solutions to help alleviate symptoms. Arthritis symptoms can often be greatly reduced by diet or lifestyle changes. If your doctor helps you test and implement those – great! I've seen many cases where they don't, and my point is that they're not incentivized to do so.
Ask HN: How did you go nomad?
What are the best ways to start investing with little money?
Consider that I paid $US 7500 for a 48KWh lead-acid battery pack not that long ago, this is a very impressive development.
That's one of the biggest red flags that something may have been written by a consultant. ;D
Recursion is a looped form, it doesn't highlight any built in character traits or allow for revealing hidden unknowns.

Abstractions that remove details do so to address part of a whole. You are missing a lot of the whole. There is more to a self than computing perspectives can describe. Throughout history people have used the most current technology as a metaphor for the mind, piston driven minds for ex.

That philosophy had errors, as yours does too.
This is talking about wideband location scanning, not location services for an app. Apple's location services already do allow you to turn them off on a per-app basis.
Ok, so cycling is not a 100% solution and won't work every single day. I did not mean to present it as such.

Even if only 50% of days are suitable for cycling, if it saves her an hour a day then, at her hourly rate, a decent bike will return it's investment in less than half a year. And that's assuming her bus rides are free. She/a person similarly situated would have to judge for themselves whether it is a useful tool.
For the same act, of course a car is much more dangerous than a bicycle.

But, I've never been buzzed by a car going 20mph at a distance of under one foot, and certainly not while I'm walking on a sidewalk. I am regularly buzzed by bikes in this manner.

In general, drivers act with the knowledge that if they even tap a pedestrian, they're likely to severely injure or kill them. They might be sloppy or distracted, but they almost never willfully do this.

I encounter bicyclists playing "chicken" with me on sidewalks all the time. There's a cold or smug look on their face as they ride directly toward me--it's clear that I'd better step aside or be struck.

So, regardless of the actual numbers, cyclists seem more dangerous. I don't think accurate statistics are being collected on this sort of thing, and I think we should start.

(P.S. Have you really seen a bicyclist getting a ticket in NYC? Never seen that in my life. Wow!)
That’s really fascinating, but also really lonely sounding since you know the text is being generated in response to what you say, not actually progressing you through the game’s internal state that someone carefully crafted for you
A plot that sounds really neat while you're in the middle of it, but afterwards doesn't really make any sense — sounds a bit like a J.J. Abrams production.

I don't mean that flippantly, I'm serious. Sounds like GPT-2 might be really good at producing an enjoyable experience, even if there's no underlying structure. What would be really cool would be to add some sort of generated structure as well. Can GPT-2 be used to stitch together plot elements, or would a naive Markov model work for that?
You appear to have the numbers backwards: https://www.theguardian.com/business/1999/nov/29/10
iOS apps definitely do have this granular option. It's been around since iOS 2 SDK.

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/corelocation/clloc...
> There's no reason that machine couldn't make french fries with a few changes

That machine is, like, 5 machines including an oil moat. With all of them together it makes up something like half the entire store's footprint. It's only remotely viable because that shop mostly only makes one thing. No breakfast sandwiches in the morning, no burgers at lunch time, just donuts.

Plenty of employees are still required just to make the different types of donuts and donut-adjacent items (and also presumably to be there in case a monumental grease fire starts, or the dough machine blows a gasket starts spewing dough all over).

> Pizza making robots are already a thing

Presumably making the frozen ones sold at grocery stores, which might be a meaningful percentage of all pizza sold, but effectively 0% of any other pizzas?
I know that they separate the generation and transmission costs in southern california and I'd imagine there are others that do that. I wonder what kind of pivot we will see from the utilities.
> Money and Resources : We have been lucky enough to have fantastic investors, who fund and help us in our journey.

Just as an FYI, this company Cliqz is owned by Hubert Burda Media, a large media conglomerate based in Germany.

That doesn't necessarily inherently mean anything negative, but it's important to understand the potential underlying incentives given their marketing as such a strongly privacy oriented service.
I don't follow. Gametes are isolated from many viral infections, but even assuming that a gamete undergoes viral mutagenesis, that's not evolutionarily novel (viruses follow relatively predictable insertion patterns, and transposons are basically degenerate/grounded viruses that are almost certain to generate mutation events in any given zygote, unlike viral mutagenesis). It's also outside our control, unlike germline editing, which is not random in completely novel ways.

It is precisely because the stakes are so much higher that the calculus changes. We have to be reasonably certain that we can safely edit germline by experimenting with somatic editing and germline in lab animals before we can do something as consequential as deploying it clinically.
Then you might have this experience: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/6FmqiAgS8h4EJm86s/how-to-con...
Identical twins have hundreds of differences across the entire genome. None of those are carefully planned.

Prior to that, during generation of sperm and egg, many other unintended mutations occur. Each chromosome typically breaks and misjoins (crossing haphazardly with the matched one) about 3 times.

This experiment is really mild by comparison.
A 80 year old man was remarking how Gen Z (and late millennials) aren't even getting their licenses as teens anymore.

It's amazing to think that he was the first generation of the ubiquitous automobile in the US and now can't comprehend how the generation before him got around.
Ah, yes. The old "hiybbprqag" method. Worked great for Bing.
One suggestion I've heard is to encourage your team to write blog posts. The blog posts serve as an open source knowledge base for the organization. This also provides the individual a way to become more well known in and out of the organization (personal branding) and provides the organization a bit of content marketing.
Yeah, when I was an exchange student to Germany in 2000, I was told it cost around $2,000 to earn your license.
Ask HN: Is anyone else seeing slow DNS?
I'm seeing DNS requests taking a very long time to resolve, both at work and at home. Different transport, different computers, even different OSes. I've been seeing this for a couple of weeks.

Is anyone else running into this? Anyone know what's going on?
Native English speaker (English) here and I've just had to wipe my screen after reading your second paragraph. Pretty much the only reason I can tell you are not a native writer is by the content and the points you are raising.
I'm a little late to the party, but something I've come realize recently is that my affection towards CLI applications comes from the fact that I usually don't have to take my hands off the keyboard.

Human hands can move very fast, faster than we can assemble cogent thoughts thanks to muscle memory (and other things that I'm sure I'm not aware of). I don't know if this is a universal thing, but I like it when I don't have to think about how to get something done. I consciously picture the end goal in my mind, and my hands just do.

Of course, I'm a sloppy typist, and still relatively unrehearsed when it comes to working with Vim and friends. But I've been most of the standard GNU applications long enough to realize that my brain no longer directs my hands to interact with the keyboard for frequent simple tasks (generate a line plot for this two column CSV, use awk to get the penultimate column of this file, hash files in a directory to remove duplicates, open HN in a browser...).

I'm also a big sucker for working with programs that compose well with other programs. If I had all the time and money in the world, I'd love to have more GUI apps that explored GUI/CLI interop better. I think one example many developers can comment on is how nice it is when you can combine CLI git commands with git in your code editor. Sometimes, it's just easier to resolve ugly merge conflicts with a GUI. Or there's a really weird command that doesn't exist in your GUI so you need to type it out on the commandline.

There's definitely a lot more work to be done in this domain and I'm excited to see how software/OS/library developers explore this in years to come.
Lazarus group goes back to the Apple orchard with new macOS trojan