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Japanese Language / Cracking the Code: Strategies for Success at the Casino
« on: February 29, 2024, 02:02:13 PM »
Dear fellow gamblers, I find myself at a crossroads in my casino journey. What's the secret to success in this world of chance and uncertainty? Should I stick to the tried-and-true strategies of blackjack, or venture into the realm of high-stakes poker? Every roll of the dice, every spin of the wheel, presents a new opportunity for fortune or failure. So, I implore you, share your insights. What's your go-to move for conquering the casino?

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Arabic Language / Navigating Hemp Oil Use in the UAE
« on: February 27, 2024, 01:07:52 PM »
Good evening, everyone! As someone who's recently embarked on this exciting journey of living in the UAE, I find myself at a crossroads concerning the use of hemp oil, which was an integral part of my wellness routine back home. Given the UAE's strict regulations on substances, I'm keenly interested in understanding the legal framework surrounding the purchase and use of hemp oil here. Is it permissible? Are there specific guidelines one must adhere to? Any advice from residents or legal experts on this platform would be invaluable.

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Crypto Discussion / What is the best website to play solitaire online?
« on: September 03, 2022, 10:09:49 AM »
What is the best website to play solitaire online?

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Crypto Discussion / New ammo shipping changes?
« on: August 25, 2022, 10:10:15 AM »
The final day to use the Other Regulated Materials-D (ORM-D) classification for US highway shipments is December 31, 2020. The ORM-D designation for hazardous materials packages shipped by ground can no longer be used on January 1, 2021.

In most cases the same materials, in the same quantities, in the same packaging, will continue to qualify for relief under US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) limited quantity regulations after ORM-D is phased out. You should refer to the DOT Chemical table to know if your materials are eligible to be shipped as limited quantity.

Limited quantity shipments are typically excepted from UN specification packaging, hazmat labels, shipping papers, and hazmat placards.

What will change is the label you affix to your packages.​
Fedex
You must use the “new” white square-on-point limited quantity marking for ground shipments shown above. If you ship liquids, orientation arrows are also required [49 CFR 172.312(a)(2)]. Work with your preferred label supplier to obtain the new labels required for use beginning January 1, 2021.

Shippers of limited quantities of hazardous materials are required by the DOT to have hazmat training in place for all employees who can affect the safety of hazmat shipments in transport. 49 CFR 172.704 requires that all employees receive general awareness, security awareness, and function-specific hazmat training.

FedEx® Ground offers online training sessions about how to determine if your shipment can be packaged to the limited quantity rules along with how to ship fully regulated packages.​

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Crypto Discussion / Couples with joint social media accounts
« on: August 24, 2022, 02:48:12 PM »
Nothings says “she carries my balls around in her purse” like a joint Facebook account.

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At the end of April I’m headed to San Francisco where I plan on headed up the coast to Mendocino, cutting over to Lassen NF and Lake Tahoe/maybe a little into NV, down to Mono Lake/Mariposa then back. I spend a lot of time outdoors by myself but here in MA you really don’t need to worry about much. I’ve done a few solo trips up and down the east coast and once to south TX and have been to CA once but mostly was with my friend who is a local. I know the trip will be a blast but beforehand (probably more for peace of mind than anything else) I want to make sure I know everything I should be aware of in terms of safety or otherwise so I can be both aware and prepared. I know how to act/what to be conscious of when outdoors alone but am not familiar with the area so I don’t fully know what to expect.

The trip will be mostly centered around botany/wildflowers, and I plan on spending some time tidepooling/at the beach too and doing a bit of hiking. I know to expect it won’t be super warm by the coast up north, and that temps will vary depending on where I am and elevation. I plan on spending time at several areas that probably reasonably well-trafficked, but also will probably go to a few random places I find on Google Maps (that I’m sure are public land).

Any advice or otherwise appreciated!

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Crypto Discussion / Anybody here use steroids?
« on: August 22, 2022, 11:42:10 AM »
Anybody here use steroids?

    I've always been pretty athletic and "ripped" but can never really put on mass. I eat and eat and eat but my metabolism is crazy. Gaining weight has been a struggle my whole life.

    If you really wish to talk me out of it, go ahead. From my short research, it seems that with PCT and correct dosages and right roid, the side effects (hepatotoxicity, acne, gyno) are minimal.

    My Questions:
    1. What should I start with? Was thinking something super mild like anavar.
    2. Where the fuck do I buy this shit. There is absolutely no talk of it online. Most sites out there selling it are scams/overdosed/underdosed but I'm sure there must be a couple reputable ones.
     


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Crypto Discussion / CBD oil.. anyone else tried it.?
« on: August 22, 2022, 10:31:42 AM »

so i was with my girlfriend waiting on a pizza.. and we decided to check out the vape/smoke shop next door to kill some time. They had a huge cbd selection.
and i asked the professional behind the counter to tell me about it..
My girl works in a medical rehabilitation/physical therapy office. for a few surgeons .
she says patients always talk about CBD Oils and that they all claim it works good for joint pain. and aches..
so we bought some.. first off it taste like seaweed and pot smoke..with cod liver oil.
3 drops of the 1000 ml bottle.
first thoughts.. i felt absolutely no effect from the product after taking it..I did however stay up till 430 am.. doing paper work.. actually lost track of time..
did give me a sort of relaxed feeling.. like after you have had a good rest..
the next day i did notice my neck and back pain was not as severe.. i had taken it for about 3 days in a row.. a few drops in the morning before work... i do physical work.. and i did not have any great aches or pains...like i normally have.
i left the bottle in my desk at work.. and have not taken any since friday.. and i will say today .. my neck and back ache returned... also my knees and feet pain was present .. which i get periodically..
i took some today around 3 oclock.. but it has not kicked in yet..it doesnt work like that...
but hoping tomorrow if i take it a couple days in a row the pain will subside again..

have you guys tried it yet..? its now legal here.. so there is no hang up.

i dont smoke pot or cigarettes. and the opioids make me constipated. I do take alot of Ibuprohin but that wrecks my stomach. so hoping this stuff works.
 
"I never sign off with ,,Take it easy...or dont work too hard..thats the socialist Unions plot to stifle productivity and ambition"

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Crypto Discussion / TikToker Blasts P seller ..
« on: August 22, 2022, 09:40:59 AM »
This showed up in my Google Feed, wanted to share..

TikToker Blasts Poshmark Seller for Putting Clothing in a Clear Ziploc Bag.
https://www.distractify.com/p/tiktoker-poshmark-bag

Thoughts? lol 😬
What would you rate?

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Hey everyone. So the question that's been asked before gets asked again, but this time for 2020.

Building a new home and looking at network cabling options in the house. Home is large, Aprox 5500sq ft. so some runs could stretch out to 100m in length.

Cat 6, Cat 6A, Cat7, Cat8, and Fiber. All options are on the table.

Rather than contract this out to the home builder who would charge insane money for the job I'll be doing the cabeling myself. The builder however will run conduit to each drop area. Some rooms will only need 2 ethernet drops, others 6 or more. I would really like to cut down/eliminate daisy chained switches meaning lots of drops.

Server Closet in the basement which is also where Fiber internet will come into the house.

My current plan would be to use a combination of shielded cat6, some cat7 and fiber.

My thinking on this is to use Cat 6 for general purpose connections and low bandwidth connections.

Use Cat7 for some long distance runs or where 10GB over copper connections are really needed while providing some level or future proofing.

Use fiber where I'll have computers that would benefit from 10GB over fiber instead of RJ45. SFP+ is cheaper than 10GB Base T, etc. but its really only a drop for computers.

So questions I have or unfinished thoughts

Cat 5 and 5e were never intended to do 10GB ethernet, but to a certain extent they can. I'm not sure Cat6 was every really intended for 10GB ethernet either, but of course it can do very decent distances. So I wonder if cat 8 is worth looking at instead of cat 7 knowing that while its really a cable for 40GB over shorter distances we could find in the future that it is much more capable like we found Cat 5 was. Or is Cat8 really only for shorter distance 40GB ethernet (in which case I would think its worthless since well fiber)

I have seen charts about Cat7 and Cat8 not always suggesting real backwards compatibility with cat6, 5e. Is this just a jack termination issue pushed by the company behind GigaGate45. I have also seen people terminate Cat7 and Cat8 with shielded Rj45 compatible connectors for backwards compatibility no problem

Difference between Field Termination connections and just RJ 45 ends.

I'm not highly focused on costs here, this is not about keeping costs down. In the scheme of things an extra 1000-2000$ on a new home build is not a big deal and in reality the biggest cost will end up being time spent terminating these cables, not materials. At the same time that doesnt mean just running cat7 or cat8 everywhere if its not the right tool for the job. I'm focused on making the optimal choice for the long term here so I can forget about cabling in walls for the next 20 years (or untll something really revolutionary comes along). While someone will suggest just swapping out cables in the conduit as needed I'm not 100% interested in that either. I'd like to do a certain amount of future planning now so that in the future i'm not moving furniture just to swap out some lines.

I've also read different things about plenum grade vs riser grade cable being code in certain places but not others. apparently some places require all cable in wall be plenum grade where as others only require it in the forced air ways.

So again trying to minimize switches, odds that cat8 is the better long term choice than cat7, compatibility questions.

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Crypto Discussion / Washing machine
« on: August 16, 2022, 09:48:27 AM »
 Hi guys, just wanted to ask a little diy advice if I may? Cut a long story short, we have a problem with our washing machine being disgustingly smelly!! I installed it into the garage into a sink waste trap under the sink. The hose from the washer comes out of the bottom of the machine vertically to about half way where it is clipped to it and the pipe goes over to the sink where I have put the plastic u bend on the hose that come with the washer and then attached to the sink. The smell has got worse and worse to the point where I’m not sure weather I can continue to use it anymore. This is the second washer this has happened to and wanted to ask you guys if I am doing something wrong with the drainage at all? Is there anything out there that will get rid oc the smell? I’ve tried using the clean cycle of the machine monthly but no avail. Also tried washing machine cleaner but no good, as a last resort might try bleach but that concerns me with clothes going in. Is there anything out there that will get rid of this vile smell? Don’t wanna throw it as it’s 2-3 years old and the same happened with the last machine! Can you guys recommend anything please?

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General Discussion, Non Crypto Stuff / NLP on (Dutch) whatsapp data
« on: January 16, 2022, 04:00:25 PM »
Summary: I have been watching the new fast.ai NLP 4 course, and I thought of using a whatsapp conversation I am a part of as training data. I could not find a Dutch language model, so I used Jeremy’s notebook 12 to train a wiki model to use for transfer learning.

Afterwards, I used this Dutch wiki model to train on my whatsapp data so I could try to make a classifier that predicts who a certain message is from, but also to try and generate text.

The data is about 35k messages sent over whatsapp from early 2017 until about two weeks ago. The group contains 3 people. Mostly Dutch, but also contains a decent amount of English text mostly related to video games. Unfortunately I cannot share this dataset since it contains a lot of personal data and some passwords which will be very tricky to filter out. The csv looks like this:

[Album] NLP whatsapp data example [NLP whatsapp data example]

My notebooks are here 22. I can upload the Dutch language wiki model if people are interested. I only trained a single epoch since it took 2hr30 to finish one.

I am posting this to maybe help people along that are interested in this, but also to ask some questions:

-I ran my wiki download on a paperspace p6000 server. Jeremy’s notebook looked to take about 30 minutes to train on the whole English wiki, I do not quite understand why mine took 2hr30
-My classifier was not very good. This is understandable since the three people in the whatsapp group use very similar language. However, I trained in a few different ways and my result always resembled this: https://imgur.com/a/piZzBix 11 where 90% of the validation set was attributed to one person. My dataset is sorted by name which afaik should not be a problem, but I cannot figure out why this keeps happening.

This has been a fun project to work on so far and I will keep spending time on it. Hope this post is helpful for people trying to do related work.

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General Discussion, Non Crypto Stuff / FIFA 20 New Features & News
« on: December 06, 2021, 02:58:22 PM »
What new features and contents will be in FIFA 20?

The novelties contained in FIFA 20 will be revealed in full by EA SPORTS in the aforementioned Los Angeles fair at the beginning of June or in the following E3, which will always be held in the city of angels from Tuesday 11 June to Friday 14. There may be four, however, the most important ones:

Introduction of the VAR: FIFA 20 could be the one where the VAR will be seen for the first time even in a video game

New mode "The Journey": closed the story of Alex Hunter with FIFA 19, there is great curiosity to see with whom the protagonist of the well-known game mode will be replaced. Even from this point of view, the Los Angeles fair.

Variable Weather: that of variable weather during the same game is a novelty that has been talked about for several years, and that could become part of the novelties of FIFA 20.

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Will they attend??

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