Comment Re:74 is too warm (Score 1) 2
Oh, what a dream that would be!
The temperature fluctuates here, iirc, between 72 and 75. 2 cubes over, registered 72.9 when mine registered 74.9. Air flow and the closed vent are major players here.
Journal Journal: Chronicle: Yesterday's bike ride
Rode my bicycle yesterday for exercise, with intent to go to Meijers (The name, Meijer's Thrifty Acres, which people colloquial called "Meijers". The name has changed, removing the need for the possessive "s." Kids and sticklers now use the new name.) I did go there, stopping off at the
Journal Journal: Chronicle: Warm office, but what can i do? (2) 2
Well, two ladies came by in response to the request, at least one of which looked like she was dressed for dinner. I ignored them when they first walked by until they specifically asked for my attention. I had no idea that was normal business attire and really didn't think they were there for me.
Comment moo (Score 1) 3
Like awakening from a dream...
Comment Re:Trial and error (Score 1) 4
Heh. Nice find.
Comment Re:Trial and error (Score 1) 4
Then there was that time under NT that i tried organizing the system directory. Well, it was kind of okay until the next reboot. Not being able to boot is a great teacher too.
Journal Journal: Chronicle: Killed smss.exe 4
I almost never reboot Windows at the office. It takes too long, requires turning off all the stuff the IT department uses to ruin my day, and wastes time getting things setup just right. Instead, i just hibernate, and bear the few minutes it takes to get back to normal. (Hmm.. very winteresting.)
Comment Re:More importantly (Score 1) 8
I'd far rather have a/c though!
Let's trade! We always want what we don't have, eh?
In your case, though, you can provide you're own A/C, as you have a window, put in a window fan, or a double window fan that can blow air both in and out. (I used to have one of those and was really happy. It may not be perfect, but you have some recourse. Enjoy what you have.
Comment Re:More importantly (Score 1) 8
I wish we had windows. Lucky dog.
Comment Re:More importantly (Score 1) 8
She has a space heater. She uses it during the winter.
The funny part is, she thinks rationally (half-way techie even) when she wants to. The even funnier part is, she's from the Ukraine.
Comment Re:More importantly (Score 1) 8
I have a fan. If i showed up in shorts i would likely be reprimanded for not wearing business casual.
Luckily, i have headphone to hide what i listen to, so no red stapler is required.
Journal Journal: Rant: Warm office, but what can i do? 8
I really dislike the summer in the office. It gets warmer outside so the women start wearing less clothes. Then they complain the office is too cold. Really?! My water consumption went up this week, and i''ve been buying caffeinated drinks just to stay awake.
Journal Journal: Chronicle: Bought an S5 and Glass
[This is a modified version of an email i sent. I'm too lazy to linky it up properly. Does anyone really care?]
Future of Employment: How Susceptible Are Jobs To Computerization? 385
turkeydance writes: What job is hardest for a robot to do? Mental health and substance abuse social workers (found under community and social services). This job has a 0.3 percent chance of being automated. That's because it's ranked high in cleverness, negotiation, and helping others. The job most likely to be done by a robot? Telemarketers. No surprise; it's already happening. The researchers admit that these estimates are rough and likely to be wrong. But consider this a snapshot of what some smart people think the future might look like. If it says your job will likely be replaced by a machine, you've been warned.
How Elon Musk's Growing Empire is Fueled By Government Subsidies 356
theodp writes: By the Los Angeles Times' reckoning, Elon Musk's Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and SpaceX together have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support. The figure compiled by The Times, explains reporter Jerry Hirsch, comprises a variety of government incentives, including grants, tax breaks, factory construction, discounted loans and environmental credits that Tesla can sell. It also includes tax credits and rebates to buyers of solar panels and electric cars. "He definitely goes where there is government money," said an equity research analyst. "Musk and his companies' investors enjoy most of the financial upside of the government support, while taxpayers shoulder the cost," Hirsch adds. "The payoff for the public would come in the form of major pollution reductions, but only if solar panels and electric cars break through as viable mass-market products. For now, both remain niche products for mostly well-heeled customers." And as Musk moves into a new industry — battery-based home energy storage — Hirsch notes Tesla has already secured a commitment of $126 million in California subsidies to companies developing energy storage technology.
