The EU is throwing money at infrastructure upgrades, and things are moving along. We’ve got work happening near a Small town, USA—it's similar to how they're doing the Canadian routes—and this year we’re starting on the stretch from New York City to Kansas City. As for when the local route near our Small town, USA will get its turn? Who knows. But once that's done, all those vital freight corridors should be upgraded, except for that one brutal stretch between Kansas City and the local organization. God knows when that'll actually happen.
But look, cash isn't everything. You need actual skill and real grit. That's why all these massive projects end up dragging on twice as long as they ought to. Most of the delay happens right at the start—you know, the endless loop of permits, planning, and bidding wars.
Plus, let’s be honest, we started way too late. We didn't invest enough in the Port area and stuff like that early enough, so a lot of that shipping traffic just bypassed us entirely.
And then there's the stuff the EU doesn't really care about... that part is just falling apart.
Chris Rogers2 said:Is there any way to prioritize web traffic over Max TV when I'm using the wired connection on my AT&T hybrid router? Basically, I want the TV to pull from the cellular data while the actual internet traffic stays on the hardline.
Look, if it actually is possible to change that, there’s a massive reason why it’s set up this way—with the TV running on the fixed line instead of mobile. It’s not like the provider just picked that at random for no reason.
TV is one of those services that doesn't need insane download bandwidth (and the upload is basically nothing), but that download speed absolutely has to be consistent. ADSL/VDSL is perfect for that because it has those exact traits: the download isn't huge, the upload is pretty terrible, but both are steady. Since you're on a copper medium, that connection is essentially dedicated to you—at least for that "last mile" part of the network, anyway; aggregation is a whole different story.
On the flip side, standard internet traffic is way more "bursty." It's interactive, it needs upload, and it actually fits the characteristics of a mobile network much better. In a mobile setup, tons of users are statistically sharing much higher capacities—we're talking a few hundred megs on the downlink and a bit less on the uplink. But because everyone is sharing, the capacity available to a single user fluctuates wildly, so you end up hitting moments where you just don't have enough juice left for the TV.
That’s exactly why providers usually only offer TV over mobile as an OTT service. The "real" IPTV stuff is almost always reserved for phone lines, cable, or fiber (even though, honestly, a typical speed test might show the phone line having a much lower nominal speed).
I'm guessing you're a gamer, so the higher latency on mobile is what's killing you. That's just how the technology works, though I'll admit 5G is a bit better. Just keep in mind, though, that measuring ping with 32-byte packets isn't always a great way to judge actual latency. It mostly just measures the "propagation" part of the delay, not the "serialization" component, which gets worse as your bandwidth drops.
So, if your DSL throughput is low—which happens all the time on the upload side—your effective latency (that actual time-to-content) might actually be worse than mobile, even if the ping numbers don't show it.
So, regarding actual wages—which seems to be where the real debate is heating up lately…
Look, you can always go with that "everyone I know makes this much" logic, but honestly? You should probably stick to official government statistics. Sure, they aren’t perfect—they don't catch under-the-table cash or all those executive bonuses and stock options that sit on top of a base salary—but they're still going to be way more accurate than just guessing based on your friends.
Anyway, you can dig into how pay is distributed across different industries (most of which line up pretty closely with the public versus private sector stuff we were talking about earlier) and see how things have been trending over the last seven years or so.
For instance, you can see that the tech sector pulls in some of the highest numbers—about $107,990 for the whole sector (including media and broadcasting), and if you look specifically at software engineering, it's around $116,600. But get this: commercial aviation actually sits higher at $122,020, even though the broader transportation and warehousing sector averages out closer to $72,720. It varies wildly.
And when you look at the growth over the past seven years—we're talking an average jump of 38%—healthcare actually saw a bigger spike than general tech (+54% for healthcare alone, excluding social assistance), and specialized programming shot up by 61%, while info services jumped a massive 74%.
On the flip side, the lowest paychecks are coming from security services and garment manufacturing. And the slowest growth? That's happening in mining and extraction.
There's also data on hourly rates, total compensation, and a bunch of other metrics.
You can even break it down by quartiles or deciles... For May, the average was $7,690 and the median was $2163, with the bottom 25% making less than $1653, while the top 25% cleared over $2944.
You didn't actually confirm if you're even in the US (hard to tell from the way you write, honestly), but in places like Canada, I think they're right in the middle of switching from analog over to ATSC right now...
So, look, there is still a way to get a signal through an antenna, it's just that the signal is in a digital format now. That has absolutely nothing to do with getting TV through a provider like Comcast or via cable. Theoretically, any old antenna could work, though maybe there's just a bad reception spot at that specific house, but that's unlikely—you gotta fix the other stuff first.
Bottom line: first, try running a digital channel scan on the TV. But, since we're talking about a plasma screen, there's a 99.9% chance that TV doesn't support the newer generation of digital reception (ATSC). So, if you aren't physically there to try it, don't even bother wasting your time.
Basically, you've got two paths here:
1. Grab an external ATSC converter box, plug the antenna into that, and then hook it up to the TV using a SCART cable (though honestly, it's hard to say if that old TV even has HDMI; if it does, use an HDMI cable because that's what laptops use and it's much better). You find and save the channels on the little external box. Then, on the TV itself, you have to select that SCART input (usually you find it by hitting "source" or a button with a rectangle and an arrow, sometimes labeled AV or Input), and then you switch channels using the external box. It's probably (too) complicated for older folks, but it's way cheaper—maybe around $67.
2. Just buy a brand new TV that has ATSC built-in (pretty much all of them do these days, but double-check), plug the antenna straight in, and scan for channels. You're looking at about $500 for a 32” model.
Do they have neighbors or friends nearby? Maybe you can borrow an ATSC converter box from someone? You could always just buy one at a place like Best Buy, and then within like 14 days, you can return it for a refund or swap it for a TV if it turns out to be too much of a headache. And hey, maybe it won't even be an issue if they're already used to using a provider with its own separate box.
Here, for example, is what Ellipse has available for receivers (any of them will do, as long as it has SCART if the TV lacks HDMI... maybe look for one that lets you record onto a USB stick or something similar):
If they end up buying a new TV from them, they could always repurpose that Sony plasma somewhere else with an external tuner, maybe for someone younger who won't mind messing around with the setup.
I’m assuming we’re talking about the US here… and let me tell you, analog reception hasn't been a thing since back in 2009…
So, look, you really need to be hunting for digital channels. If your TV is more than, say, five years old—that’s just a rough guess, obviously—it might not even work. We had that big shift where the broadcast standards updated, moving over to the newer ATSC tech. If you're stuck with an older set, you’ll either need a brand-new TV that supports ATSC right out of the box, or you can grab one of those little external digital converter boxes. You just run the channels through that and plug it into your TV using an HDMI cable. That second route is probably only like $30 or $40, which isn't bad, but honestly? For elderly folks, messing with extra boxes and wires is usually way more confusing than just getting a decent new TV that actually works properly from the jump—which I'd guess would run you somewhere around $400 or $500.
Nicholas Barnes74 said:There's this one guy over in the religion section who, every single time he gets banned, just jumps right back on a clone—it's constant. And he always writes the exact same way, so we catch on pretty much instantly...
Honestly, there are plenty of people like that on other subreddits too... I know one guy who probably has like twenty permanent bans under his belt, yet he still shows up posting with new clones (there are always a couple running around) and he doesn't even try to hide that it's the same person.
Man, Mercovac really handed out a bunch of engine failures to the competition today... I mean, if you ask me, Strollo's line was a direct result of that mess Bottasov caused.
stormybadger8 said:Seriously, stop with the blind loyalty 😬
Just slow down the replay and actually watch it! Don't just sit there staring at Hamilton because you love him—actually look at the footage...
Max didn't squeeze Hamilton against the wall or anything like that. It was Hamilton who forced his way into that tiny gap between Max and the wall... Max left him an opening on the outside, and then this guy just dives right into the inside line...
And then, as soon as Max saw him, he backed off immediately to make sure he had enough room...
Bottom line. You can see it all clearly on the replays.
The only thing worth debating is how they hit the turn itself. There was absolutely zero squeezing happening before that. None at all.
Look, this isn't about any one specific topic or any particular person here—I'm just speaking generally because I haven't been keeping up with everything—but from what I've seen across different boards, the rules seem pretty loose. In my experience, people lying through their teeth about stuff you can easily fact-check, or even making up total nonsense about other users, hardly ever gets them in any real trouble. It’s weird.
It honestly feels like it works that way... I actually tried to vent about it in my signature once. Didn't really change anything, obviously, but at least I got it off my chest.
I usually just tune out Judolina; the guy can't string a sentence together without hurling insults at someone. Talking to him is about as productive as trying to chat with a broken generator that only spits out random profanity. A bot.
Arthur Smith15 falls into much the same category—just without the swearing.
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Here is how cyberbullying is defined:
The use of information and communication technologies to engage in intentional, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, with the specific intent to cause harm to others.
Flaming refers to antagonistic and insulting interactions on internet forums, chats, mailing lists, etc., characterized by the use of hostile language and personal attacks.
I couldn't find a solid definition for stalking in American English, but there's a good one in English:
Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization. This may include false accusations, defamation, slander, and libel. It may also involve monitoring, identity theft, threats, vandalism, solicitation for sex, or the gathering of information intended to threaten, embarrass, or harass.
Both behaviors are driven by a desire to control, intimidate, or influence a victim.
@Smith, there’s nothing wrong with you studying hedgehogs, squirrels, or any other kind of animal. However, people should have a bit more privacy.
What you’re doing is pathetic, so I’m asking you once more to stop. If you have issues with something I’ve posted, I am more than happy to explain my reasoning. Even in kindergarten, this kind of behavior is frowned upon. And look at how old you are.
It’s all about getting that better, faster launch with those softer tires, which might actually let him jump into the lead and just dictate the whole pace of the race. And look, Perez is famous for being super gentle on his rubber, so you definitely have to factor that into the math.
I get what you're saying, I really do, but it feels like everyone always assumed qualifying on mediums was the big advantage, and now suddenly they're saying the exact opposite? It's weird. And it's not like these two don't know how to manage their tires or anything. Whatever, we'll just wait and see what happens...
I don't get why everyone keeps acting like the PepsiCo tires are such a huge advantage. Like, sure, maybe they give you a little boost at the start, but if you don't account for losing that ground during an early pit stop, what's the point? Assuming it doesn't start pouring rain, obviously.
Athena said:Can someone please explain to me how we didn't end up with a total disaster in Chicago after the earthquake hit? People were crammed into tiny trailers and tents in the freezing cold for weeks on end. Folks were flying in from all over the US to help out. Some people wore masks, sure, but definitely not everyone, and even then, they weren't wearing them right or bothering to sanitize their hands every five minutes. There was a window where testing wasn't as intense, but you’d eventually see the truth in the death toll or the number of people suffering from severe cases if things were actually going south. But that just didn't happen. Not during those critical first few weeks, and honestly, even three months later, our numbers look way better compared to everywhere else.
Then you look at schools—kids sitting alone at desks, masked up, classes kept separate, hands being disinfected with god knows what... meanwhile, my kid keeps coming home with scratches on their hands. Nobody besides students and staff is allowed in the building... yet they still treat the kids like they're the primary problem.
Now, look, I'm certain there wasn't a catastrophe, but back in January, Chicago was basically one of the top two counties for infection rates, whereas before that, we were way down the list...
The real issue is when some guy in San Francisco gets all flustered and ends up firing two "right" shots and one "wrong" shot... I mean, they’re basically the same caliber, for crying out loud...
But honestly, if half of these strikers need to be behind bars, then they damn well should be.
Look, I honestly think you’re the one being totally misguided here if you’re claiming—or rather, if you wrote—that 1918 and 1945 are the root causes of all our problems. And how exactly do you expect...
You obviously just skipped right over the actual data and jumped straight to the stuff I already told you isn't even fact, just opinion.
As for the ports, look, I shouldn't even have to explain that you can't just stick a compass on a map and call it a day (you know, things like rail lines, gradients, pulling power, and the development of the immediate hinterland), but fine, I'll say it anyway:
And you’re still just cherry-picking the bits where you were right, acting like that somehow justifies all those massive lies.
nn, you really have zero shame. You’re trying to turn this whole “on the subway” thing into some kind of personal win with those emojis, but it’s obvious you’re just twisting the truth to fit whatever story you want to tell.
And those "subway" comments? They're just window dressing for the constant stream of fake facts you throw out. It’s always the same—suddenly the economy is stalling, the agricultural share of the GDP is shifting, or just a mountain of other wrong numbers. Then there's the made-up regulations about domestic product shares, which airport has more traffic, how most companies are actually funded, what happened before what else... it goes on forever. Just baseless opinions claiming Savannah can compete with Long Beach, or that a local platform could take on Booking.com. Honestly, you might as well claim that within our lifetimes, Des Moines will have a bigger population than Washington, D.C. If there's no evidence behind it, it's just a fabrication.
I'm not even sure if these are all just honest mistakes or accidental slips, especially since they always seem to align perfectly with a specific narrative.
Look, I won't even get into the other lies and hypocrisy regarding chauvinism, whataboutism, and all that junk—I guess that’s somewhat understandable since it was under politics and history... But why do you feel this desperate need to shove your ideology (which is way too often backed by falsehoods) into economic discussions? Even Tourism—that falls on you too. My take is that these diversions just ruin the discussion, and honestly, the repeated spreading of misinformation should be moderated more strictly, even if it stays on topic.
By the way, everyone here really ought to look into who can actually identify someone based on an IP address (not even mentioning other kinds of digital footprints) and who can actually "hack" something versus who can't.
Or, you know, you could just stick to not writing things that you'd have to deny if the police actually showed up at your door. If you have something to say about someone, have the guts to say it and stand by it if it's true. Take the attacks on Smith, for example. I have to admit, I mostly get why people do it (he’s actually right about certain things), but the man writes and moderates using his full name.
To use one of his topics (and sometimes nn's too) and apply it here: is it okay for someone to write that they believe either zero or 700,000 people were killed at Auschwitz, if someone like nn follows it up with, "I'm just relaying the source. These aren't my claims"?