Please cite your evidence for review.
Yeah, I am comparing linear distance to surface area, but if we call that 66 mile distance a diameter, were talking about roughly 3500 sq miles...which is a rounding error compared to the vastness of the south china sea.
The south china sea is longer than it is wide, but even at its narrowest width between Phillipines and Vietnam, it's over 550 miles across. That's just incomparable to the distance between Florida and Cuba. Anything between Florida and Cuba is figuratively parked right in USA's backyard.
I legit tried to find the exact location of this latest aerial encounter between China fighter pilot and allied forces aircraft (because you're right, that's relevant) but couldn't find it...the info must either be classified or intentionally censored.
There's only 66 nautical miles of international water between FL and Cuba.
The South China Sea is 1.3 million square nautical miles.
You are a few orders of magnitude off for a rational comparison.
I don't think they suck at forecasting...I think they are probably exceptional at forecasting but willfully lie about project costs when submitting bids for projects in order to come under the competition and win the contract. There doesn't seem to be any penalties for this, so why would they stop?
Brandolini's law, aka the "bullshit asymmetry principle" : the amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
Unfortunately, with the advent of large language models like ChatGPT, the quantity of bullshit being produced is accelerating and is already outpacing the ability to refute it.
Trump is likely trying to persuade Michigan voters
Why would this persuade Michigan voters? Are Detroit auto-makers forbidden from manufacturing electric vehicles?
This piqued my curiosity but I couldn't find any video. I'm now wondering if this is even possible and how weird it might look/taste.
Have you contacted the operator of the bot?
The L4sBot user bio lists how to get in contact with the handler @L3s@lemmy.world .
True. And yet Cloudflare has to maintain its own army of lawyers to defend the constant barrage of lawsuits against Cloudflare claiming that they are facilitating copyright infringement. The average salary for 'Associate Legal Counsel" at companies like Cloudflare is about US $303,400. (source is Cloudflare themselves: https://www.salary.com/research/salary/employer/cloudflare-inc/associate-legal-counsel-salary )...and that's just one of many. They are literally paying MILLIONS of US Dollars a year to defend against that. You think the admins for Lemmy.World have that kind of pocket change?
Also, "caches" are temporary in nature and are different from permanent local copies (which is the model employed by lemmy). There is a technical difference, and even with that technical difference, Cloudflare still gets sued all the time for it.
It depends on the jurisdiction. In the United States, we have the DMCA which has been weaponized by content creators and publishers, but we also have a "safe harbors" provision to the DMCA that is supposed to protect online service providers from being liable for copyright infringement based on the actions of their users - as long as they meet certain provisions and restrictions and perform certain duties and dilligence. And yet even with that in place, it does not stop content providers from suing service providers and forcing those service providers to incur the pain and expense of mounting a legal defense.
I am pretty sure that Lemmy.world admin team are European and that the instance is hosted somewhere in Europe, so they would have their own jurisdictional laws to follow.
TL/DR: even if a service provider is technically protected from the actions of their users it is still subject to provisions and conditions, and that still doesn't stop them from being sued and having to mount a defense. Some people just don't feel the hassle of all that justifies the whatever benefits they'd gain from fighting that fight.
Certainly you've heard of 'The Pirate Bay', who's 'users' famously used their platform to share copyrighted materials...the founders of The Pirate Bay were arrested, tried, and convicted, and were forced to serve jail time. Turns out the "but it was our user's doing it" defense wasn't as reliable as everyone here seems to be suggesting.
You seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding of how federation works and either don't know or don't realize that content is replicated across instances that are federated with each other by virtue of users subscribing to it.
If you are a lemmy.world user subscribed to a piracy community on another instance, then that content is replicated and hosted locally on lemmy.world also. You've never noticed how you can access content that originated on a foreign federated instance and still be able to access that content when the federated instance is down? That content physically resided on the lemmy.world instance until it was blocked.
They are deep-pocketed, and they may be participating in a war, but certain words have technical definitions that are important to maintain when it comes to substances we ingest. Labeling anything as "milk" that did not come from the mammary glands of a mammal is technically wrong. Labeling anything as "mayonnaise" that isn't produced using poultry eggs is technically wrong. Labeling anything as "cheese" that isn't made from milk (see milk definition earlier) is technically wrong. Regardless of how evil you think these corporations are...they're not wrong in this case.
No. There was no defederation.
https://lemmy.world/instances is the public list of which foreign instances are federated with or blocked. LemmyWorld is federated with dbzer0 still.
Lemmy.world did ban multiple piracy-related communities from both local and foreign instances, and you can see that activity in LemmyWorld's public modlog here: https://lemmy.world/modlog . Filter by action = "removing communities" to quickly find the mod actions.
This doesn't invalidate my earlier statement that citizens are still subject to city ordinances.
There are around 20,000 cities and municipalities in the United States, most of them have public-nudity/indecent-exposure laws.
You successfully made the point that the legality of city ordinances can be challenged in higher courts (and even sometimes overturned) but the reality is that most people have neither the funding nor the time nor the expertise to take that up....which means ultimately you're still subject to a city/municipality ordinances as well as state and federal.
In 2017, Tagami v City of Chicago, the US Court of appeals for 7th Circuit ruled 2-1 that the city's public nudity ordinance did not violate the complainant's rights and upheld the lower court decisions (which meant that City of Chicago's ordinance remained intact and validated as enforceable by the city).
At the end of the day, yes you do have to be cognizant of the ordinances/codes of the city in question and cannot rely on State/Federal law alone.
TottalIy agree. i was not impressed with season 1 of Picard. I forced myself to watch season 2 and I almost just quit watching mid season - it just felt like they lost the magic. I wasn't even going to watch season 3, but then I heard about all the cameos and thought it would be nice to see the old gang back together and it turned out to be the best season of the bunch. Still, Strange New Worlds is lightyears better, imo.
I would NEVER recommend a modern HP printer, but...I have a HP Laserjet 4000 (Circa 1997) that I 'acquired' from the company I worked for that went bankrupt.
This thing refuses to die. current impression count is over 500,000 prints. All its patents expired over a decade ago, and it's still easy to find parts and toner (originals, and now even 3rd party knockoffs). It's old enough now that modern generic drivers have built in support for it. The only parts I've ever had to replace are the rubber sheet feeder rollers which dry out and stop working correctly after 12-15 years.
So, I guess the point here is that some really solid printers were made a couple decades ago, back when manufacturers still took pride in their products, and they are old enough that the hardware is no longer protected by patents (so practically open) and robust driver support without all the bullshit. Picking up something from this era and cleaning it up would come close to satisfying a lot of your requirements.
You are mistaken. City ordinances absolutely comes into play here. In the US, you are subject to federal law, any additional state laws, any additional county laws, and then any additional city municipal-codes/ordinances.
Here's the Seattle city ordinance that applies:
Seattle Municipal Code, Chapter 12A.10.130 Indecent Exposure, Paragraph A.
A person is guilty of indecent exposure if he or she intentionally makes any open and obscene exposure of his or her person or the person of another knowing that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable affront or alarm.
source:
Well, I already named the jurisdiction: Seattle, Washington, USA.
The date/time shouldn't matter since the ordinances haven't changed, but it was Aug 12, 2012 just in case anyone reading this just happened to be in Seattle at the time and saw us. It was spectated by quite a number of people due to the size of the production - we had lights, a make-up/hair stylist, my assistant, the model, plus security.
Putting a Netflix show on DVD and selling it is absolutely illegal unless they have a distribution license provided by the copyright holder.
It would be legal after copyright expires (in the US, copyright exists for the lifespan of the author/creator + 70 years). Keep in mind that the US has stricter copyright laws than most of the rest of the world.
For other items, like physical functional items, reproductions are generally legal unless the item is patented. And it would still not be legal for the reproduction to also reproduce any registered names or trademarks associated with the original. Example: you could legally reproduce and sell knockoff Nike Air Jordans as long as you didn't use the Nike swoosh or any likenesses of the copyrighted artwork. For items that are patented, or patent pending - making and selling reproductions is illegal - and for most patented items the reproduction doesn't even have to be identical for it to be infringing, just replicating the functionality is probably infringing.
This past weekend I installed a dedicated USB + PD ("Power Delivery" for laptops) charger.
I tried to make it look as clean and professional as possible by putting it on the shifter garnish trim piece opposite of the hazard light button.
For the parts - I bought a panel-mount 12v USB charger (it's got two QuickCharge 3.0 USB ports, plus a USB-C PowerDelivery port, a digital voltmeter, and an on/off button). I also got a "fuse tap" type connector and tapped into the same fuse circuit as the front accessory port. This means that it's only on when the vehicle ignition is on. Wiring is all run behind the dash and connected by zipties to existing wiring bundles.
The one tool I really needed for this job was a stepped-drill-bit (which I don't own), so I ended up taping over the right side of that plate with masking tap, then marking my hole on the tape, then I just drilled a bunch of small holes around the inside of the marked cutout then used a rasp bit in my drill to round it out and expand the hole until my charger --just-- fit snugly through it. Then just sanded up all the rough edges, removed the tape, installed the charger in the new hole, wired it all up and put the dash back on.
It came out super-clean and I'm happy with how it looks and works.
The rubber parts (on both the outside and the inside of the front windows)...for a 2004 Honda Element EX (see photo).
I think I have identified the inside part as the following:
Weatherstrip, R Front Door (Inner) Part Number: 72335-SCV-A00
This part shows up on the "Interior > FrontDoorLining" exploded parts view (like this one: https://www.hondapartswholesale.com/v-2004-honda-element--ex--2-4l-l4-gas/interior-bumper--front-door-lining ) as part number 6 [right door] and 8 [left door] )
But I haven't been able to identify that outside part of it and I need that also.
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In one of my earlier posts (the one about diagnosing and resolving my airbag light), I'd made the decision to buy a modern OBD / Diagnostic tool capable of reading specialized diagnostic modules beyond just engine codes. I already own several of the older inexpensive ELM327 bluetooth readers such as those made by Veepeak but they only read engine codes and can't scan other discrete modules like Supplemental Restrain System (SRS).
The Blcktec 430 Telematics claimed it could read those other systems and it seemed the 2004 Honda Element was compatible, so I ordered one to help with my diagnosis.
First Use Unboxing was easy, and so was installing the software (I'm using Android). Pairing was painless. The first thing the software wanted to do after opening it was upgrade the firmware on the dongle itself, so I let it, and that completed without issue on the fist try.
First Scan I'll be honest - I did not read any of the instruction manual. IMO, any piece of consumer technology (whether that be hardware, software, or a combination of hardware & software) that's been designed well should be intuitive to use without having to RTFM. It was easy enough to run that first scan (took under a minute), and the scan did detect that the airbag light was triggered, but it didn't show me the actual diagnostic code. I quickly discovered that the app software for scanning the separate sub-modules was not included with the original app download but there was an option to download them (free), so I started that download and selected everything (might as well scan everything). After that download finished, I restarted a 'full scan' hitting all modules.
Second Scan This second took much longer - felt like somewhere between 7 and 10 minutes. I felt very optimistic that I was finally going to discover exactly why my airbag light keeps coming on. Unfortunately, when this second scan concluded, it again failed to show me an explicit diagnostic code coming from the SRS system and instead only showed me that there was a general airbag light warning on the dash. At this point I read the manual start to finish, went online to try to confirm that this unit is compatible with my vehicle, and after neither of those gave me any more info.
Third Scan This time, I decided to scan JUST the SRS module (an option in the provided software). I should also point out that for each of my previous scans, the software tried to automatically read my VIN and failed (maybe a limitation of the OBD software from 2004) and was required to hand-enter my vin multiple times. This got tedious quick. It eventually did stop asking me to hand enter the VIN so I think this is just buggy software. I tried several times to scan just the SRS module and it kept failing to get the scan underway with a communication error. I'm starting to think this device maybe can't read my SRS module.
I reached out to the company directly via email. It took them a few days to replay to my inquiry but they asserted it was compatible with my vehicle and should be capable of reading the SRS module codes but that the SRS system was not compatible with their "live data" mode (where you can actually see the individual data triggers toggling as you do something to the vehicle).
Fourth Try After their reply, I went back out to the Element, plugged in the scanner, and tried reading the SRS module one more time (if this didn't work, I was sending the unit back). This time it worked flawlessly. I can't explain it. Maybe the device and the car needed to be restarted after that earlier firmware update? Not only did it work, but it successfully read the code being thrown by the SRS module and I finally now knew the problem was with the driver seat belt buckle 'unbuckled' state. Whew.
Conclusion Ultimately, I decided to keep this unit since it finally did do exactly what I needed it to do, but I think Blcktec has some work to do on the software. For the price, it will get you access to info and modules you can't read with a traditional engine-only OBD scanner, and the next least-cost option for this kind of power is almost twice as expensive. At the end of the day, this "Blcktec 430 Telematics" IS compatible with the Honda Element - you just have to get past some quirks of how to use it.
We know that light and even gravitational waves propagate at the speed of light.
So if something catastrophic happened to the black hole at the center of our galaxy (about 26,000 lightyears away), would there be any way for us to have advance knowledge of it before we could observe it with telescopes or before we could measure the gravitational changes?
Ludicrous example: say the black hole at the center of the galaxy disappeared 25,999 years ago. Is there a way we would have known about it by now, or do we just have to wait out another year to see if we're all screwed?
Link to June 29 2023 post by CarHP Senior Editor Nathan Dryer article
rumors about its comeback. The most recent ones suggest a comeback already in the next year, with the 2024 Honda Element model.
This is from May 2023. There are a few of these 'rumors' articles floating around. I'll post a few of the better ones.
I hear this is a common problem, and it's plagued my Honda Element since I've owned it (I am 2nd owner).
Intermittently, the airbag dash light will just come on. I previously didn't have a code-reader to be able to get the specific code or troubleshoot, but I did lookup and find a way to reset the light, which usually left it off for a few months before it would come back on again. I'd always assumed it was from junk getting rammed under the driver or passenger seat and disturbing one of the many wiring harness connections under there.
Here's how to reset the light without using an expensive diagnostic tool: "How to Turn Off the Air Bag light On my Honda Element - SRS Light Reset" by Youtuber "Element Lifestyle" - https://youtu.be/NW-ehRKniIA
I even had this vehicle into Honda for the airbag recall a couple years ago and they said everything was fine after doing the work (and they had reset the airbag light on the dash).
Recently, past few months, the light has been coming on after days or even hours after a reset and I finally decided to try to diagnose the problem and resolve it.
Unfortunately, none of my OBDII code readers are compatible with reading SRS (Supplementary Restraint System) module codes, so I decided to order a new bluetooth OBD dongle that claimed to be compatible with SRS module codes (I'll have a future post reviewing this dongle in the future). There's also an OG method for blinking the codes out on the dash if you want to try it. Follow this guide "How to Pull Honda Codes Without a Scanner" by Youtuber "EricTheCarGuy" - https://youtu.be/8M5BaAa6tCM ).
After finally reading the SRS Module codes, I discover the actual code being thrown is "61-10" which is "Open in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch".
I found this exceptionally helpful "DIY fix for your car's intermittent airbag/seat belt light" by Youtuber "Worse Than Chiggers" - https://youtu.be/deO2v_ljzHw. I followed this guide mostly - things I did different: I disconnected the negative battery cable first, and I did not remove the seat - I just took apart the buckle in place. I did end up having to spray electrical connection cleaner under the little boot (as pictured in the video) and even sacrificed a straight-pin to make the same tool this guy made for pulling the tiny little rubber boot open.
After all that, I think it's fixed. Airbag light has been off for over a week and everything is working great. Alternatively, a replacement driver's side buckle assembly is about $250 from Honda, and I'm trying to avoid that if possible. Unfortunately, there isn't much out there in the way of aftermarket parts for this kind of thing.
As I said earlier, this seems to be a pretty common issue, so I hope this info helps someone.
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About 8 months ago my Element EX (with about 160k miles) suddenly lost power on the highway while traveling up a steep hill. The auto trans had just downshifted, RPMs climbed higher - I was cruising at around 65mph. It felt like a stall, but it did stumble a bit around 1k RMP and then regained power. I thought it was a fluke and then it happened again. Decided to cancel my trip and turn around for home before I got too far away.
I started looking into the problem but found there were several possible causes, but the main symptoms are: hesitation or stalling around or above 3k RPM, and also the check engine code P2646.
In the meantime, I cleared the code, changed my oil (dirty oil is one possible cause) and started driving it around for short trips. In the next 4 months it never happened again so I assumed the issue was resolved by changing the oil. Then about 4 months ago it happened again...and again...and again. At some point, my wife refused to be in that car with me until I found and positively fixed the problem.
After a bunch more research, I became convinced the problem was with my VTEC Solenoid Assembly. I thought about rebuilding for the common problem, but fully rebuilt units are pretty inexpensive so I just bought a whole new replacement assembly for under $40 on Amazon. Here's a link to the one I bought:
https://a.co/d/3NHE8dy
This solenoid assembly has 3 major components: an oil pressure sensor (with dedicated wiring harness), a solenoid (also with its own dedicated separate wiring harness), and a screen and gasket piece. Any one of these three major pieces can cause the problem.
After the new unit arrived, I set out to remove the old unit. It's on the backside of the engine so you are working blind with the tools, but luckily you don't have to remove any other parts of the engine to gain access. The hardest part was the fact that the 3 bolts are angled toward the ground by about 15 degrees...and so my assumption that they were parallel to the ground was causing me to slip the wrench a bunch when trying to unbolt them. After getting the old unit out, it was obvious my problem was the screen. It was super clogged.
Putting the new unit back in went pretty smooth. I did have to create some clearance between the unit and the protective shroud to make room for the wiring harness pigtail connecting to the oil pressure sensor piece, but that shroud was soft and easily bent to make the clearance. The post photo shows the difference between stock part (left) and aftermarket part (right) - the wiring harness for the oil pressure sensor is the lower left connector in the photo.
2-days after getting it installed, and after a bunch of proving drives, I took the vehicle on a 400 mile road trip without issue. Problem solved.
This YouTube video was SUPER-HELPFUL. I followed exactly what this guy did.
https://youtu.be/4SBY0O8a8dw
I kept my old unit. Definitely keep your old unit if you do this swap. I'm going to get a new screen and gasket and rebuild my old one to keep as a ready spare in case I need to do this again some day.
Hope this helps anyone experiencing the same issues.
Im guilty of accasionally expanding an NSFW photo to satisfy curiosity, but once it's open I can't figure out how to collapse it again without scroling past it a bit. Is this the only way or am I missing an easier gesture to re-collapse it?
As the title says, I don't have PlayStation+, and it's not required for playing Diablo IV on PlayStation. But, every time I open the game, it pops open a subscription page to subscribe to PlayStation+. I can back out of it, but it's starting to get annoying. Is there a way to prevent that popup?
Twitter owner Elon Musk has officially begun training for his cage match with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg as his training partner shared photos of their session online.
When I saw the first news of this broke a week ago, I thought it was all a big joke, but this seems to be becoming more realistic.
Hope this qualifies for "Technology" since it's two very influential people in the technology industry about to possibly abandon technology and get medieval.