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mattmoose21··on Math Jokes in Alice in Wonderland
bad python incoming:

    digits = "0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"

    def base_conv(num, base):
        if num == 0:
            return "0"
        if base > 36:
            return "too big of base"
        result = ""
        while num > 0:
            result = digits[num%base] + result
            num //= base
        return result

    i = 5;
    b = 18;
    while b < 37:
        print(base_conv(4\*i,b))
        i += 1
        b += 3
results: 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Beyond this you need to get more creative with your digit symbols.

*edit: bad formatting

mattmoose21··on GitHub Actions Have "Major Outage"
Not a huge surprise but Azure DevOps, seems to have the same issue. https://status.dev.azure.com/_event/742338411
mattmoose21··on Why some clothes shrink in the wash and how to unshrink them
Many have an optional hose to pump to a drain if available.
mattmoose21··on Why some clothes shrink in the wash and how to unshrink them
We have had our LG for a few years now and it uses a third of the electricity of our craigslist Kenmore. With the rebates at the time it has paid for itself already.

The big difference in day to day use for us actually comes by way of the lint trap. Not only do you have to clean the lint trap every time (as normal) you also have to clean the heat exchanger every few loads. This process is a pain in the butt, you have to lie on the ground and gently brush away wet lint off the fins while avoiding bending them. The more lint that is left on the fins the less efficient the dryer is and the longer it takes to dry a load.

This will ultimately end up causing an issue long term (know idea how long) as more and more lint makes its way past the accessible portions of the exchanger and the dryer will take longer and longer. You can in theory take these apart and power wash them but it is not user friendly in the least and probably not worth the effort of a technician.

All together we like the dryer though.

mattmoose21··on DNS
saw the same thing, still can't access my account from the dashboard.
mattmoose21··on Animated Knots
https://www.animatedknots.com/palomar-knot
mattmoose21··on The BBC on Mastodon
I imagine they use it to give employees accounts that they can manage. If I was a journalist at the bbc I could get an account on their instance and the bbc could manage verification and account management.
mattmoose21··on Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983
I don't know if my world view would shift from an answer given off the cuff by someone who is not an expert in that domain. There are many rationales for switching to screens including easier to update and may be seen as more up to date.
mattmoose21··on Anchor Brewing Company ends national distribution, kills Christmas Ale
I wonder if it is more of an issue with how dominant the two brands are? There are a lot of exclusivity deals with restaurants.
mattmoose21··on Anchor Brewing Company ends national distribution, kills Christmas Ale
I wish this wasn't the case. I am not a big soda drinker, but I had a place near me that carried a variety of different colas and they were very unique an many were delicious.
mattmoose21··on Photos from the SpaceX Debris Field
Looking into a bit more, the only cats that would be likely candidates that I can find would be a margay (likely too small) or an ocelot. If either were the case, I would think it would be a bigger story considering how few live in Texas.
mattmoose21··on Photos from the SpaceX Debris Field
>Also, that's not a Bobcat. Probably best if you're going to write a sensationalized article, at least spend 5 mins to try to get your facts straight.

How can you tell? Some quick google searches of Texas bobcats show similar looking cats. They do look a bit different from what I am used to in the upper midwest.

mattmoose21··on How to own an airline in 3 easy steps and grab the TSA nofly list along the way
Your front door and the items in your house are not analogous to having sensitive information on a machine connected to the internet.
mattmoose21··on NYC Slice
same here.
mattmoose21··on UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
A forest can grow in 15 years, but they are a lot different. I live in Michigan and you can still see some of the effects from the clear cutting that ended over 100 years ago.
mattmoose21··on Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 75 basis points for the third time
Would this product be aimed more at businesses and high-rises? Also this seems a bit more aesthetically pleasing than the alternatives and especially newspaper.
mattmoose21··on Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 75 basis points for the third time
Yeah I don't see anyone taking advantage of this if they didn't also expect it to work.
mattmoose21··on Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 75 basis points for the third time
Thanks!
mattmoose21··on Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 75 basis points for the third time
Do you have a source for the smart glass subsidy? I haven't been able to find anything that mentions it.
mattmoose21··on Dick the Birthday Boy: The Legacy Continues [video]
Also there plinkett prequel reviews are classics.
mattmoose21··on EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Having a car manufacturer dictate where you plug in is bad, actually.
mattmoose21··on Mechanical Watch
Interesting to see why seiko calls their automatic line 21 jewels.
mattmoose21··on UK rejects opening borders to Ukraine refugees
I wonder if there is a high demand in any of these countries that could cause delays in getting these processed.
mattmoose21··on They Want to Break T. Rex into 3 Species. Other Paleontologists Aren’t Pleased
Oh yeah, name 4 good reasons. /s
mattmoose21··on Ask HN: How can I make a “kid's computer” today as good as an Apple II?
Don't think it is open source but I thought this was pretty neat. https://theprintshop.club/
mattmoose21··on How big was the Tonga eruption?
What are the chances that the volcano erupts with a train on/near that portion of track? How often would you likely have to fix it? How much does it cost to go around? I am sure these questions are being asked and the risks being weighed. They may not be right and you might not agree with them but unless they did this without any forethought I would not call them dumb. Also you are comparing them to Pompei even though this is a train track not a city.
mattmoose21··on North Korea's Loch Ness Monster (2016)
I think this would be more of a ho-ho.
mattmoose21··on NASA Says Webb’s Excess Fuel Likely to Extend Its Lifetime Expectations
wouldnt those be the brooms?
mattmoose21··on Ask HN: Did you deliberatively develop any new hobby in recent years?
I started sailing. The university near me has a club that offers lessons and after taking them you can use their boats whenever they are open. Learning the terminology can be a bit overwhelming but it becomes very useful when everyone knows exactly what you mean. Even though the club is on a small lake I enjoy sailing immensely.
mattmoose21··on Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
I’ve been looking at doing something similar and the best advice I’ve found is from a local agricultural school and some local businesses that supply native plants in your area.
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