Posts by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
(DIR) Post #AdJTPesN9Rc2yfGBNo by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2023-12-29T20:43:46Z
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@freemo I don't think it's possible because of our big brains. We all feed on death and it is delicious.
(DIR) Post #AdJU3J4PdzkCvnnVPE by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2023-12-29T20:50:57Z
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@freemo I would have said Engineers would use a hammer but I've met a few that make me wonder how many it would take to arrive at that idea. :blobcat_sip: Hydraulic press.
(DIR) Post #AdLQ8rLbcOOrBi9SgC by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2023-12-30T19:16:33Z
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@freemo Tequila Tuesdays? Employees have to drink tequila from 0600 hours during the work day.Thunderdome Thursdays? You sound like a good boss.
(DIR) Post #AdNuI53tNrspGl6DLs by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-01T00:03:48Z
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@Draven One misses every shot they don't take so I say send it.
(DIR) Post #AdPcyPdbrZZEO9lGVc by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-01T19:59:11Z
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@freemo It's a lot of pressure so don't forget to take personal time to blow off steam.
(DIR) Post #AdPf47aq47la4OJbhQ by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-01T20:22:38Z
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@freemo My English Teacher in school said one had to be pissed on to be pissed off. I hope the class took it to heart.
(DIR) Post #AdYSDVp5nZRCqHlkqO by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-06T02:11:03Z
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@freemo I think Altruism is action whereas the other one is perhaps a similar idea. It's like theoretical vs applied.Maybe they are both the same and different. You might be correct and on to something deeper.
(DIR) Post #AdYSekAOZrST9AibOy by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-06T02:15:58Z
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@freemo Like an Apple user?
(DIR) Post #AdYUKTbidPVBuDxjKy by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-06T02:34:44Z
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@Draven That's still better than those dumb side post batteries that GM used. I guess a Millennial has better wiring than a GM product. Maybe there's hope for my generation.
(DIR) Post #AdYjyVk1cPTDQ6Oa5Q by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-06T03:16:10Z
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@thor You made a synthesizer despite having to deal with a DSP. You do work hard but seem to favor intelligent solutions instead of tedious work that seems mind numbing. I could see you being a great member of a team. Perhaps you are like the stone that the builder refused.So a dense but hard worker could be a useful teammate if there's mutual respect for what the other person does. It takes many different types of people to make a great team. Bill Gates and Steve Balmer are a good example and so are Woz and Jobs. Even as two different companies they did great things together.An example of a bad relationship would be Microsoft and the short sighted leadership at IBM. It's not that either party lacked talent or hard workers, IBM was just intolerant and egotistical.I hope this is helpful in some way.
(DIR) Post #AdYjyXaAm0mH87nk0W by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-01-06T05:20:12Z
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@thor So were you treated differently from the other children and held to a higher standard because of how you performed on certain tests?If you were, that sounds like my experience in school. It taught me that I should aim to know the answers so I could get some wrong and blend in more with my peers. The accelerated programs made me learn to blend in and try to conceal what I could do. I still do things to prove to myself that I can do stuff but I self sabotage or quit before it would make me stand out.So the educational system refused to acknowledge ADHD when I was in school and I would spend a large portion of my time being punished for being myself. So I would spend around a month or two in the isolated rooms that the average student would get a day or two in for getting into a fight. I actually gained a better reputation in that environment to the extent that I would be left in charge if the teacher had to go do something else.So I got taught early to not stand out because it would result in harsh punishments for even hyperactivity. Most of the people I met in the isolated rooms either came from a rough environment, had an anxiety disorder or ADHD. I can't say that any of us were actually bad kids but we were called bad and frequently had to deal with criticism and the police.It wasn't until I went to a Military College that I would start to excel and graduate at the top of my field. Despite the strict and unforgiving nature of Military Discipline, they were the most supportive and influential people in my education. It actually gave me hope.So in summary, I tend to do the same thing with my personal projects. I don't know if it's for the same reasons that you do it. It seems like we were both overly punished for being different and perhaps how we developed was a self defense mechanism against the environment. Sometimes I try to break out of it and have the bad (or good) luck of outclassing or impressing the person I work with or for. It has resulted in friendships but also getting into heated fights with people who don't show respect. Mr. Lee was the best mentor and friend that I met. A humble man that is far more influential than the belligerent individuals that seem to work their way into a position of power. I've seen people insult him and he remains composed and peaceful even though he could point to a list of accomplishments or best them in a challenge. A leader who not only powers through to cooperation with people who might not know his magnitude but a friend to those just starting out on their journey.I've seen some of your old work and I was impressed. You still have passion about what you do and it's okay if you don't finish every project. It's still experience and you're keeping your skills sharp. I have faith in you but I don't think you see yourself correctly. You've been making improvements over time and in the time I've followed you, you went from seeming burned out to burning the midnight oil. So keep up the good work and be patient with yourself.
(DIR) Post #AhepHCDCQX0qv8m6XA by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-07T19:26:05Z
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@thor I agree. Gen Z is better prepared for the world that exists.
(DIR) Post #AhmCD4FzieI48unnY8 by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-11T08:46:01Z
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@thor There where arcades with really amazing games. House of the Dead, Area 51 and San Francisco Rush were a lot of fun. Playing Tekken while two hormone charged teens were having a good time in a dimly lit arcade. Brightly colored candy that was very expensive and tasted terrible. Apparently the candy was illegal too.They were truly magical times.
(DIR) Post #AhnSB4M6AuQEIGgbxo by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-11T23:19:40Z
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@thor We need another wave of ska.
(DIR) Post #AhncqPE0UEDMQxFcUi by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-12T01:19:12Z
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@thor It's not RTFM?
(DIR) Post #AhrpN1nSaZllPXzmWu by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-14T01:58:23Z
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@thor It's the endorphins released. It will get better and then comes the nutrition part. The worst part about weightlifting is eating a lot of clean food.Hit the sauna before you begin your workout. I've found that it really helps with joints and warming up.
(DIR) Post #AhtasfuIOr79n8kFns by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-14T22:25:27Z
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@thor Try automotive glass cleaner that comes in a spray bottle. It should be mostly isopropyl alcohol. It was my secret as a custodian. In the US, something like regular window cleaner can leave streaks. On a vehicle this could result in an accident and a lawsuit.Rubbing alcohol works well at 70% or higher. To get rid of the streaks just wipe the squeegee after each pass. The alcohol should leave a surface that reminds one that they forgot the outside.
(DIR) Post #AhtdkiFY6ahYbTa5OC by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-05-14T22:57:39Z
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@thor In the US we still use the word draincock for a describing what is essentially a tap. I believe it is old English.
(DIR) Post #AinbDtBJoHE7WEq6C0 by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-06-10T22:53:01Z
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@ncommander Fluids don't compress well. You likely have air in your brake lines. Fresh fluid, hydraulic wrenches and a vacuum bleeder should fix it. The times I've seen air in brake lines were mostly from a leak caused by not changing the pads.I believe there are some bleeding valves that function essentially like check valves. I've never used them but they seemed promising.Just wear safety goggles because brake fluid is not good. It can strip paint too. Disposal of used brake fluid is essentially the same as used motor oil. You'd need to check local regulations to be certain.
(DIR) Post #AinetuCsgjR0ivISps by AmpBenzScientist@qoto.org
2024-06-10T23:34:16Z
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@ncommander The good news is that brake fluid is kinda strange. It can be tested with a multimeter for resistance. As long as it's flushed, it should be fine.