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Ceaucescu's last speech, where he is being booed and is trying ineffectually to silence the crowd
March 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Yes I agree but this time it does say exactly that in the quote
Staci White said she voted for President Trump because she wanted lower prices and to stop fentanyl from coming into the U.S.
February 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
More lifecycle emissions than nuclear, wind or hydro, but less than solar and WAY less than non-renewables. There's quite a bit of co2 dissolved in the hot water
I'll create a bar chart comparing CO2 emissions per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for different energy sources using React and Recharts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I've created an interactive chart showing the lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions (in grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour) for different energy sources. The data represents median lifecycle emissions including construction, operation, and decommissioning of power plants. Key observations: 1. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) have the highest emissions 2. Renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal have significantly lower emissions 3. Nuclear and hydroelectric power have some of the lowest carbon footprints 4. Geothermal, which you specifically asked about, produces about 38g CO2e/kWh - much lower than fossil fuels but slightly higher than wind or nuclear.
November 16, 2024 at 7:11 PM
My granny's cranberry & orange relish
November 11, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Goneburgers
November 8, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Hmmm I like to avoid anything with a copro- prefix
Martin What is the meaning of the plant name "coprosma" Coprosma is a genus of plants where the name comes from the Greek "kopros" (dung/feces) and "osme" (smell), literally meaning "dung smell" or "feces smell." This name was given because some species in this genus have foliage or wood that produces an unpleasant, dung-like odor when crushed or cut. Despite their unfortunate namesake, Coprosma plants are actually quite attractive shrubs that are native to Pacific regions, particularly New Zealand and Hawaii. They're often grown as ornamental plants, particularly valued for their glossy leaves and colorful berries. Some species are commonly known as "mirror plants" due to their shiny foliage. The smell that gave them their name isn't typically noticeable unless the plant is damaged, and many gardeners grow these plants without ever encountering the odor that inspired their scientific name. Claude can make mistakes. Please double check responses.
November 5, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Interesting
Let me help analyze this question through relevant property damage and vandalism laws. In New Zealand, spraying whipped cream on someone's car would likely fall under "intentional damage" or "willful damage" under Section 269 of the Crimes Act 1961. While whipped cream is temporary and relatively harmless, any intentional act that defaces or interferes with property can be considered criminal damage. The closest New Zealand precedent I could find involved egg-throwing at vehicles, which has been prosecuted as willful damage. In these cases, even temporary substances that can be cleaned off were considered damage because: 1. They require effort and potentially cost to clean 2. They could damage paint if left on the surface 3. The act shows intent to interfere with property In UK case law, there's a clearer precedent: In Cox v Riley (1986), the court established that temporary interference with property functionality can constitute criminal damage. Even if whipped cream causes no permanent damage, the temporary impairment of the car's use (e.g., blocked windows) could qualify. The likely charge in New Zealand would be a summary offense under Section 269 of the Crimes Act, carrying potential penalties of: - Up to 3 months imprisonment, and/or - A fine up to NZD $2,000 However, given the minor and temporary nature, it would more likely result in: - A warning - A small fine - Diversion (especially for first offenses) Would you like me to explain any part of this analysis in more detail?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 1, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Claude AI explains
Let me break down this financial market commentary: 1. "Selloff accelerating in most sectors and asset classes" - This indicates there's a broad market decline happening across different types of investments (stocks, bonds, etc.). 2. "Yesterday's bounce for small caps in the UK already forgotten" - Small-cap stocks (smaller companies) in the UK had a brief recovery the previous day, but those gains have been erased. 3. "Bonds and large cap equities (led by tech) are looking very much like the 'get me out' button has been pressed" - This suggests investors are rapidly selling: • Large-cap stocks (especially technology companies) • Bonds The phrase "get me out" implies panic selling, where investors want to exit positions quickly. 4. "A hot NFP print tomorrow and there will be real problems" - NFP refers to the Non-Farm Payrolls report, a key U.S. employment data release. A "hot" print means stronger-than- expected employment numbers, which could indicate continued economic strength and inflation pressures. This might lead the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates for longer, which typically puts pressure on both stocks and bonds. The overall message suggests significant market stress with investors moving to sell assets across the board, and concern that strong employment data could make the situation worse by affecting interest rate expectations. Would you like me to elaborate on any particular aspect of this market commentary?
November 1, 2024 at 6:46 AM
That was a big surge in a just couple of months
September 30, 2024 at 3:47 AM
September 15, 2024 at 6:50 AM
This is a good one to use
"What to do with your opinion" superimposed on a diagram of how to insert a suppository
August 29, 2024 at 6:37 AM
Just like Trump
August 29, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Roman: "crucifixion?" Judean: "No, They said I could go and live on an island somewhere". Roman: "Oh jolly good! Off you go then" Judean: "Only kidding! It's crucifixion"
August 14, 2024 at 1:51 AM
I was hoping to show the superiority of Claude but nah
July 29, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Forced to recite my times tables bent over the knee of Mr Cooper, with a board ruler held aloft ready for when I made a mistake. I did make lots of mistakes, and got hit hard each time. Aged 8.
July 15, 2024 at 6:44 AM
AIS plot showing an obsolescent ferry aground
June 21, 2024 at 5:52 PM
June 9, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Sound the "New Zealand mentioned" klaxon!
June 8, 2024 at 6:11 AM
A shameful congruence of poverty, lack of housing supply, and deliberate govt policy
Graph showing NZ has the most unaffordable rental market compared with comparable countries
June 8, 2024 at 6:04 AM
If you download the Pressreader app (or visit the site) you can find dozens of newspapers and magazines FREE courtesy of you library. The app works really well, you can even tap on the headline of an article to open a reader pane. It'll auto-download new editions and notify you.
Screenshot of the Pressreader app
June 8, 2024 at 4:55 AM
It's also useless, naturally
Series of three screenshots showing Meta AI completely failing to answer a question about messenger settings
June 4, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Bahahahaha! We're doomed
A panel showing Ecosia's AI feature
May 28, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Tories changed the overseas voting rules to include citizens who have been away for >10yrs. Probably thinking we are all gammons lol
May 23, 2024 at 9:46 PM
What could possibly go wrong? Source: Guardian
"Bird flu found in U.S. cows flown to U.K for testing"
May 11, 2024 at 7:22 PM
A delighted young lad getting an eyeful
May 9, 2024 at 6:31 AM