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I would also add at this point, I’d be hard pressed to say there are going to be massive changes in the price you’d get. A phone tends to decline in value the most for the first few years it’s been released, sort of like how new cars depreciate the fastest in its first three years. So I suppose to answer your question: yes you’d maximize your money if you gave it up today, I just don’t know how much more you’d be making.
Yeah normally I’m not a fan of more big brother esque security but given the parking situation in Philly… I’ll shut up and nod.
It’s not “are you recording” but more highlighting what to look at. It would take so many union labor paid hours to sift through all those videos to find a violation. It’s probably cheaper, as crazy as it sounds, to train an AI Model to catch the violations and log it so an employee only has to sift through likely violators.
I also wouldn’t be surprised if the PPA is looking into this model themselves for… other reasons.
My best guess as an AI engineer is that the AI is to detect the difference between cars that are parked vs cars on the road that are stopping at a light and then take the picture at the right time.
I don’t think the article says the bus drivers initiate the photos — presumably SEPTA would rather have drivers drive than framing the perfect shot — so it makes sense to have AI fit in there.
Because I’d like Lenny/Memmy to succeed Reddit and that means making it more accommodating to the non technical focused folks.
I’m going to say something unpopular: I think you should make it possible for users to pay you for premium features like notifications.
Writing software is a hard thankless job. I’m sure there are many in the community who’d like to help you so that you can be more recharged and sustained in your pursuit to make Memmy better.
It’s admirable you want to keep it free, I hope there’s always a great free version. But I think you should consider a premium route, for features which actually do cost money to operate, and make a few bucks out of it too.
This episode showcases the brilliance of BattleBot to do these at the end of the season so all the bots have time to optimize their design. There were no duds and in the case of Shreddit, that’s a heck of a zero to hero story.
Battlebots Champions II begins on Oct 5
The second season of Battlebots Champions (for the Golden Bolt) begins next Thursday Oct 5 on Discovery and streaming on Max! Are there any teams that you're more excited to see or bullish on?
I'm really curious on how the alternate teams perform in Champions. Many of them are brand new but by this point, they should have had enough test runs in the box to get up to gear. I'm hoping we have one or two breakouts from the alt pool that goes deep.
She gets a lot of undeserved hate but I always felt like her decisions are fair or she corrected it in the appeal. Maybe not the decision I’d like to see happen, but it always made sense as per the judging guidelines
No problem! I didn’t get paid to say they’re the best, they just are. Lots of great options and lots of care in designing them for the best intersection of everyone’s foot sins. Plus they always come with extra insoles in different shapes to accommodate both flat foot and… overly-arched foot (you’d think I’d know that term…)
So I'm someone who has to use an orthopedic shoe because I have (really bad) flat foot. So to add more flavor text,
- It is true, orthopedic isn't really a regulated term, so it gets thrown around pretty aggressively with little meaning.
- Some shoe companies genuinely are creating orthopedic shoes for people with actual foot problems. For me personally, I use Orthofeet brand because I find them to straddle the very weird intersection of shoes with extra wide toe boxes/foots, and terrible arch support, and flexible + lightweight materials. They didn't pay me to say this, I'm just really really happy with them after nearly a decade of jumping between brands.
- Sometimes orthopedic shoes are not enough... like in my defective case. In my case, I have Orthopedic Insoles which are NOT the same things as the flimsy things in the supermarkets. They're actually custom molded to my foot, to prevent my skeletal structure from collapsing more under the horribleness of my flat foot. Between my shoes and my insoles, this is literally the difference between me being unable to walk and me being able to run a bit.
If we want to get really technical, the NSTB is requiring all new cars to have emergency braking so in this situation, the car should slam on the brakes. Even if it can’t slow down fast enough to prevent a crash, it should slow down enough to minimize it.
Is this particular Tesla under said law? Probably not. But I think we can see why this tactic is the infinitely safer and more ethical than saying “good luck, control this car on your own or enjoy this 100 km crash otherwise”
I think your statement and the fear for self driving can be true at the same time.
Self driving is safer than humans most of the time… but not all the time. Nothing is perfect.
Self driving currently assumes that a human can intervene when it fails. It assumes that a human is present and not eating a bowl of cereal and applying mascara. It assumes that the human is actually paying attention, in a situation where they usually don’t have to because self driving is usually safer.
Yes, self driving is statically safer. Yes, self driving will one day be perfect.
But I don’t think we can fault anyone for being worried about self driving, especially with companies like Tesla, who sell the promise that you don’t really have to pay attention… even though you kinda have to right now.
Well this information is often specific based on which state/country you live in but if you are going through this process in New Jersey, feel free to DM me or comment back! I'd be more than happy to help with any questions or guidance 🙂
But I would add, don’t hold back money from your higher interest accruing accounts if you have it, if you’re trying to optimize the interest. Once you have the money, deposit it as soon as possible, so interest begins accruing on it, even if it’s not the beginning of the month yet.
In other words, if you hold back money, it’ll never accrue interest. You’re not going to get exponential or compounding growth on money that wasn’t accruing interest. You only get that once it begins accruing interest.
The crime Wells Fargo committed was they used iMessage and other encrypted chat platforms, which is against the law for financial companies.
Just something to think about.
They made an announcement that prior users are grandfathered in so I think you’re in that camp
I was able to but it was a bear. I wasn’t planning to do it again after all I suffered through… but I’m hoping these bumps make that more possible in the future.
August 3rd - Balance Updates
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced card battle game. In the game, you will be able to choose members from the Marvel multiverse to build your own super hero team.The game is simple and straightforward, with no numerical growth. Just download the game! And enjoy a 5-minute exciting PVP duel of intelligence,...
Interesting that they're bumping up the medals you win in Conquest mode for the 'smaller' conquest missions. What do you think?
Oh I didn’t realize that, that’s awesome!
I have used Mint for like the last five years in south NJ and love them. Yes, they are lower priority, so if you go to very dense and busy locations often (think malls and stadiums) you maybe have issues.
Mint offers ways to get a free trial though between the Mint App and Mint website. Definitely take the trial before buying a plan — even though they have a refund policy, it’s only 7 days, and they aren’t the greatest at honoring it. Get a free trial SIM and give it a whirl on the places you go first, before making the leap.
And finally, never ever buy a phone from Mint.
For a couple of months, US Mobile had been teasing on Reddit about coming out with new plans and features. And those plans are finally here. To start,
US Mobile has updated their plans so there are really only two tiers
- Unlimited Plans from $25-50/month
- Pooled Data Plans
Both are now tax inclusive (about time), have higher throttling speeds when you hit your cap, and appear to have the same cut off point before throttling happens on their VZN and TMO networks.
But they’re arguably a bit more expensive too now, especially if you used to be on a not unlimited plan. What do you think?
Hyundai enhances Ioniq 5 with new performance N variant
Virtual 8 speed transmission, 478 kW (which is 641 horsepower) engine, and other enhancements to make the car feel sporty are in tow. What do you think?
Iger replaced his replacement last year and will remain Disney’s CEO through 2026.
Bob Iger will be staying until 2026, which is two years longer than planned, so Disney has more time to find the right CEO to replace him? What do you think? Is this a good idea or do you think this means Iger is staying forever?
The macOS Sonoma update that is in testing allows Mac owners who opt to use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or another browser to use Apple's...
Chromium browsers can install an iCloud Keychain web extensions with macOS Sonoma now
Heads Up for those with Intellectual Disabilities on NJ’s DDD Community Care Waiting List
[Sorry for the possibly off topic post for most of you]
If this title is you or someone you know: If NJ, the DDD, or the CCW Waiting List calls you and asks if the client with intellectual disabilities would like to be placed in a group home, that means (1) you’re at the top of the list and (2) do NOT say No.
Saying No means you’ll be removed from the list. It is your right to use the CCW for increased funds to take care of said individual in the residence of their choosing – not just traditional group homes. So you can say: “Not a group home, but, I’d like to use the CCW in other ways, such as in house supports and services”.
Insane amounts of information for anyone reading this wondering what’s going on
- If you or someone you know has an intellectual disability that (1) began before the age of 21 (which isn’t the same as diagnosed before the age of 21 – just that you got it before 21 and any sane doctor would conclude yeah you must have got it) and (2) reside in New Jersey, you qualify for services from the NJ Dept. of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) once you are age 21 or higher.
- Many folks in DDD get services via the ‘Support Program’. This is a program where the state gives you a modest budget and you can use it for services that meet your need. This can be at-home supports, day programs, career training, college mentoring support, health programs, etc.
- A smaller amount of folks get DDD funding via the ‘Community Care Waiver’ (CCW) program. This is similar to the Supports Program, but has substantially more money in the budget. It’s higher so it can cover Institutional Care or Group Homes, but it’s not required to be used in that way. You could use the funding for more of those at-home or community supports.
- The CCW has many waiting lists but the only waiting list that moves is the priority waiting list, triggered under certain conditions, usually about the parents’ health and age. Despite being the only waiting list that moves, it still moves very slowly. So it’s important to get on the waiting list as soon as you can and not screw things up. Hence why this situation is all sorts of jacked up that the CCW would be mischaracterized as being “Group Home” only and using that question to disqualify status once someone made it to the top of the waiting list.
Heads Up for those with Intellectual Disabilities on NJ's DDD Community Care Waiting List
[Sorry for the possibly off topic post for most of you] If this title is you or someone you know: If NJ, the DDD, or the CCW Waiting List calls you and asks if the client with intellectual disabilities would like to be placed in a group home, that means (1) you're at the top of the list and (2) do NOT say No.
Saying No means you'll be removed from the list. It is your right to use the CCW for increased funds to take care of said individual in the residence of their choosing -- not just traditional group homes. So you can say: "Not a group home, but, I'd like to use the CCW in other ways, such as in house supports and services".
Insane amounts of information for anyone reading this wondering what's going on
- If you or someone you know has an intellectual disability that began before the age of 21 (which isn't the same as diagnosed before the age of 21 -- just that you got it before 21 and any sane doctor would conclude yeah you must have got it), you qualify for services from the NJ Dept. of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) once you are age 21 or higher.
- Many folks in DDD get services via the 'Support Program'. This is a program where the state gives you a modest budget and you can use it for services that meet your need. This can be at-home supports, day programs, career training, college mentoring support, health programs, etc.
- A smaller amount of folks get DDD funding via the 'Community Care Waiver' (CCW) program. This is similar to the Supports Program, but has substantially more money in the budget. It's higher so it can cover Institutional Care or Group Homes, but it's not required to be used in that way. You could use the funding for more of those at-home or community supports.
- The CCW has many waiting lists but the only waiting list that moves is the priority waiting list, triggered under certain conditions, usually about the parents' health and age. Despite being the only waiting list that moves, it still moves very slowly. So it's important to get on the waiting list as soon as you can and not screw things up.
- Hence why this situation is all sorts of jacked up that the CCW would be mischaracterized as being "Group Home" only and using that question to disqualify status once someone made it to the top of the waiting list.
Simple Mobile was the best selling MVNO in 2023 Q2
Simple Mobile once again emerged as the top-selling prepaid carrier in the latest Wave7 Research multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey conducted in the
Simple Mobile led the way in sales in the past quarter. Following behind them is Ultra/Mint Mobile. H2O wireless has the fastest growth.
Important to note: This survey only appears to survey actual independent dealers. So for example, US Mobile which only sells directly to consumers on their website, wouldn’t be eligible for this survey.
So take it with a grain of salt but, are you surprised or does this check out with you?
Largest federal transportation grant ever awarded to critical NY-NJ tunnel project
The replacement for a crumbling underwater tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey that carries up to 200,000 people daily just received the largest-ever federal transportation grant, according to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer.
The final project will likely cost $17 billion and the federal grant is for $6.88 billion. NY and NJ will equally split the costs and overruns unlike the last attempt to build the tunnel.
Do you think this is the one? Will it finally happen this time?
Recruiting Mods
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New Game Show coming: Raid the Cage
EXCLUSIVE: Israeli game show format Raid The Cage is heading to the U.S. Deadline understands that CBS has ordered a remake of the show, which comes from Sony Pictures Television. The order is the …
Practically exactly what it sounds like. Raid a giant cage, retrieve prizes, run back out. Do you think it’ll work or is it going to flop?
What was the first Dead Mall you saw that started your interest?
For me I think it would be the Burlington County Mall. I remembered going there once as a kid. A decade later, I saw a picture of how abandoned it was, and that led me down a rabbit hole into seeing how other malls are doing.
How did you begin?
The Totally Unofficial, Official Guide to Philly’s Complimentary Bread Baskets
The increased rarity of the complimentary bread basket makes it that much more special the moment it hits the table. These are the best spots in Philadelphia that still offer great ones.
The article I didn’t even know I needed. Do you have any favorites that didn’t make the cut?
Disney World holiday tickets now on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and all-new party at Hollywood Studios
Everything you need to know about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the new Disney Jollywood Nights.
“Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!” and “Family Feud” continue to attract big audiences even as streaming upends viewing habits.
Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests...
Hyundai is adding wireless CarPlay to all new cars, including cars with built in navigation which historically only had wired CarPlay.
Goldman Sachs does not want to continue its partnership with Apple, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Apple has teamed up with...
Can't tell if this is a good or bad thing. American Express certainly is more well known for superior customer service, but they also seem to be less accepted at more retailers. Curious to see what comes out of this.
Reminder: Delete/Edit your Reddit Posts today before the API Shutdown!
As a PSA, remember that the API changes don't only impact third party apps & accessibility tools, but also your ability to bulk delete or modify your Reddit history. If you intend to delete or modify your previous Reddit posts, be sure to run a tool like Power Delete Suite today before the shut down.
Also remember that as Subreddits went from private to public, there may have been posts and comments you attempted to delete but couldn't until they went public again. So if you ran these tools, you might want to run it again to make sure you got everything.
Chill Chums YouTube Playlist
If you want non stop Chill Chums conversations (and the occasional Jordan or remote scene from the podcast), I’ve created and am actively updating this YouTube playlist to have it all. Hope you enjoy!