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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KNzVDwP1EA

I should have said for warships to be extra clear as if you make something small enough even balsa wood works. Also, oak holds up better in a wet and salty environment.

They used oak because it was proven to work across centuries. They took down sails during storms to avoid damage to the mast, which would happen no matter what wood is used.

40 year mature conifers also have completely different properties and is subpar for the things oak is great for. A conifer won’t work as a mast for example. Fast grown confiers will rot like crazy.

They work well enough for situations where they are protected from the elements, which is why they are used in construction. But an old house made from slow growth, espicially a lot of hardwoods, won’t instantly rot when water gets in.

It was gonna have rainbows and ponies!

They are receptive to constructive criticism.

They follow through on what they say, such as offering to help out and following through with plans.

They are supportive of positive things.

They acknowledge any self destructive things you might be doing and offer support in addressing them.

None of these need to be 100% of the time because things come up and sometimes they can’t help you with every self destructive thing, but doing these things in general is a bunch of green flags.

The broader technology described in the patent is a process for game designers to prompt an AI to build out the narrative elements of a game, including objectives, sidequests, NPCs, dialogue, and items. Rather than stop at that first pass, the process would continue when players are in the game, analysing how they’re playing to then generate new content based on their actions and reactions.

As someone whose facial reactions apparently don’t meet regular social expectations unless I am intentionally performing for others this sounds absolutely awful.

Also it is a lot easier for investors/leadership to see graphics at any point in the process compared to gameplay, which can change all the way up to release and takes time to work. Throwing money at something that can be seen is easy!

You can accidentally set your buildings on fire now, so that’s a plus!

I have a ton of hours but just enjoy building in the first five or so biomes. Mistlands sucks to explore, haven’t done the rest.

They have consistently added new content to all of the biomes over the years and worth giving it another go if you had even somewhat fond memories.

Combat is till janky though.

Died doing what he loved.

Obstructing.

I honestly thought the ash filled in the gaps when the bodies burned away and solidified kind of like fossilization but way faster. This is the first I’ve heard about plaster casts.

“The only just genocide is my genocide!”

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My US hometown had an elementary school named after him.

In a few cases where you are making something once it can be more expensive because you can't buy one teaspoon of a spice or have to buy more than you need. Initially there is cookware to purchase and upkeep, and things like that.

But if you make more than one meal from the same prep, or serve multiple people, eating at home is almost always cheaper in the long run as nearly everything in the kitchen lasts for years at a minimum and often a lifetime. Especially if you plan long term and get staples in bulk when it makes sense and buy more expensive things when they are on sale.

I like my boss and colleagues, but we have an option to work hybrid and working from home 3 days a week is awesome because there aren't any office distractions and I get to do the in person thing for those that need it twice a week. Some people do go into the office every day because that works better for them, and the flexible arrangement works really well for everyone overall.

Those studies have already been done, this is yet another study with the same outcomes. People are happier and more productive working hybrid and WFH.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2022/02/04/3-new-studies-end-debate-over-effectiveness-of-hybrid-and-remote-work/

Two studies in early 2022 validated the views of remote/hybrid work advocates. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive than when they toiled in the office. Working from home led to better work/life balance and was more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.

Now the actual results will vary from person to person and some jobs require some level of in person interaction for a variety of reasons including personal preferences for communication.