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markrankin

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About markrankin

GIS, skiing, FOSS.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrankin10

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    Comment #35911895

    “Unless specifically identified as such, Apple Maps' use of any third party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Apple Maps and the ow…

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    Comment #35911888

    13 mentions of “Canada” and 2 mentions of “British Columbia”.

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    Show HN: “Vital Signs”. Mi’sep Joe of the Miawpukek First Nation and Innu Nation

    An interesting piece from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Special Edition of 2022 with quotes from two local Indigenous People of eastern and northern Canada (Kanata).

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    Ask HN: Why can’t I use Google Maps signed out and Gmail signed in on my iPhone?

    I’d like to use Gmail signed in and Google Maps signed out on my iPhone using iOS 15.7.5. Is this impossible? Thanks.

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    Ask HN: Does uBlock Origin block pixels?

    "Pixels (aka web beacons/web bugs/java script). Pixels are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are used to track the online movements of web users. Unlike cookies, which ar…

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    Comment #35777455

    Sadly, guns are a tool to execute power, and power itself is amoral. Power can be used for bad and for good. In America this power that we have been granted is being abused in ways…

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    Comment #35777407

    Thank you.

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    Comment #35774050

    “The expectation of clean water in wealthy countries is enabled by technology and infrastructure; like effective sewage systems and water treatment facilities. But to a large exten…

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    Comment #35765549

    I’m Canadian and I believe people are greater than guns here. Is it the same in USA?

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    Comment #35762814

    I’m not trying to diss USA, but are you going to protect this amendment?

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    Comment #35762806

    Incident Year Location Deaths Injuries Type of firearm(s) used Ref(s) Las Vegas shooting 2017 Paradise, Nevada 60 (plus 1 perp.)[fn 1] ≈ 867 (413+ from gunfire or shrapnel) Semi-au…

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    Comment #35762753

    “Mass shootings are incidents involving multiple victims of firearm-related violence. Definitions vary, with no single, broadly accepted definition.” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik…

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    Ask HN: Why did the 1791 Second Amendment protect the right to keep+bear arms?

    I’m Canadian and see mass shootings in the media. I’m curious as to why this amendment hasn’t changed for 232 years.

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    Comment #35761619

    Thank you, dredmorbius.

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    Comment #35761608

    Mes cousins jamais nés hantent les nuits de Duvalier ("My unborn cousins haunt Duvalier's nights").

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    Comment #35761533

    Pack it in, pack it out. Still waiting to see if we find Voyager 1. ¡Vamos!

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    Comment #35761515

    I studied Human Geography in my undergrad. Our prof predicted a social media crash would be around 2050 due to declining global population. However, I think this crash is coming qu…

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    Ask HN: Why does Reddit force you login to disable auto play?

    Reddit does not have an option to disable auto play on reddit.com Is this a new feature?