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I just paid CHF 15.90 for the e-book version of Careless People. Congratulations Assholes!

Sure, art is subjective to some extent. But reducing the value of a Henry Moore piece to the value of the material is, well, not very insightful. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henr…

The split must have happened in the mid nineties (I think) with SQL Server 6 and Sybase 10. The next version after 4.9. It's notable that 10 was the worst Sybase version, ever. Sou…

SQL Server was Sybase until (I think) version 4.9, just rebranded as Microsoft SQL Server. Then the two versions split and I don't think that any of the Sybase source code remains …

> In defense of Deutsche Bahn, countries with comparable infrastructure but more reliable transport have put in about twice as much money per capita for the last 30 years at least.…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenVMS

That's a matter of taste. I, for one, can't stand this fake chumminess you often experience in American restaurants.

AI can’t do your job But an AI salesman can convince your boss to fire you and replace you with a chatbot that can’t do your job. Cory Doctorow

It doesn't always work out, though https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/16/air-canada-cha...

Davos? Lefty elites? I rest my case.

An online course, even if offered by a reputable medical institution, hardly backs your argument.

> People in Switzerland and the EU are being de-banked by local banks because of US pressure allowing them to force any bank that wants to use USD That's not quit accurate. America…

Trains are still great. Especially the newer generation ICEs are beautiful trains and very comfortable. Just don't count on them that they bring you to your destination in a timely…

> we look at Germany trains (and Switzerland trains) as always on time When taking an international train from Germany to Switzerland, don't count on it that it will run through to…

Obligatory link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2023/oct/08/...

> and they were charlatans who wanted funding and hype, or signal how cutting edge they are Interesting that those same hucksters and shysters who spread the gospel of the blockcha…

>A Sam Altman project which seemingly popped up out of nowhere, and offered people free money Was it free money? I recall that it was some shitcoin token paid out, which may or may…