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@pre@boing.world
2025-06-13 10:50:54

I believe I have managed to prove my ID in order to comply with the new laws that say I have to prove my ID to own the business I own that I'm sure already asked me to prove my ID when I registered it.
First we tried the on-web version, but that apparently relies upon the corporates having managed to profile and track me, because it told me they had no questions upon which to base identification. Good I guess? My avoid-tracking systems must be working at least a bit?
Next we tried the android app, but apparently the phone I tried that with is too old and the app won't install.
So next option is turning up at a post office with a printed letter. I don't own a printer though, so had to have them post that to me.
Took the letter and a driving licence up to the post office today and "It's not going through" they said, pointing to a stalled progress bar on an android app on a tablet.
Um. Okay. So?
Just wait longer apparently. About ten minutes and it finally proceeded and the post office man took a photograph of me after asking me to disrobe of my robe, strip down to a teeshirt and jeans.
Not sure in what sense this has proven my ID any more than it was already proven to get the driving licence or company registration in the first place?
Apparently I now have government logins for "One Login" and for "government gateway" and they are not the same thing? But sort of are the same thing?
Can't say I really understand it. Expect they'll introduce a third government login when they do these Digital ID cards they're talking about.
God knows how I'm supposed to know which to use when the company tax records need updating in a few months.
#id #government #oneLogin

@berlinbuzzwords@floss.social
2025-05-13 15:12:04

After a full day of sessions, come relax and connect with fellow attendees at our Get-Together on 16 June, generously sponsored by our partner Search Guard. Enjoy tasty food, drinks, and live music – a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and catch up with familiar faces.
Learn more: 2025.berlinbuzzwo…

Attendees chatting with each other at the Get-Together at bbuzz 2024
@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2025-06-09 07:03:19

Good to remember, there are no large riots in LA , they are relatively small and localized. LA is a large place.
#la #riots

@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-06-13 11:21:43

Good Morning #Canada
It's #FridayThe13th, which is a lucky day for me as 13 is my favourite number. 13th place was also Canada’s rank in the 2024 Happiest Country study, but unfortunately, we fell to 18th place in 2025. IMO, having #PeePee trash Canada and the government incessantly for the past few years has contributed to that drop. We also have a lot of work to do to match the happy Nordic countries in social and economic support.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BeHappy
gfmag.com/data/happiest-countr

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2025-05-31 15:32:27

Hi friends!
I set my alarm to 5am and headed out for a nice walk. It was getting warm, so I started early. - and it was just so good to do so!
A nice 6h walk with lots of views, lots of photos and just enjoying being out. End the #summit just for me 😍
On the way up I noted all places where I could refuel later using my water filter. Seriously: why didn't I buy that waaays ear…

A serene forest path bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by lush green foliage. The tall trees form a natural canopy, filtering the light to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. The trail winds gently forward, offering a sense of adventure and tranquility—an ideal place for a refreshing walk in nature.
A breathtaking hiking adventure through a lush forest, with towering trees and vibrant greenery surrounding the winding trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow on the path. In the distance, majestic snow-capped mountains stand proudly against the clear blue sky, completing the stunning natural scenery. The image exudes a sense of peace, freedom, and appreciation for the great outdoors, making it a perfect representation of an uplifting and invigorating exploration in nat…
A scenic view from a grassy hilltop with a wooden cross and a triangular structure marking the summit. In the background, rugged mountains with rocky peaks and valleys stretch under a clear blue sky. The landscape includes patches of green grass and scattered yellow flowers.
@Xavier@infosec.exchange
2025-05-25 22:41:32

To my local peeps in #Georgia, US. The wife and I went to this last night and it was AMAZING. They only have one more weekend this year, but they will be back next year. Impressive production value, world class performers and artists. The guy operating the dragon is from Jim Henson studios (and worked with Henson back in the day). I can't say enough good things about this.

@joshhale@toot.io
2025-04-04 14:49:17

@lianna@mastodon.gamedev.place You can split the maps into chunks, and only compute collisions for entities against entities in the same chunk. This one guy on reddit posted a solution for someone’s positive only XY grid but the theory can be extended to all grid types. Sorry I couldn’t find a good article about it

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2025-05-31 15:32:27

Hi friends!
I set my alarm to 5am and headed out for a nice walk. It was getting warm, so I started early. - and it was just so good to do so!
A nice 6h walk with lots of views, lots of photos and just enjoying being out. End the #summit just for me 😍
On the way up I noted all places where I could refuel later using my water filter. Seriously: why didn't I buy that waaays ear…

A serene forest path bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by lush green foliage. The tall trees form a natural canopy, filtering the light to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. The trail winds gently forward, offering a sense of adventure and tranquility—an ideal place for a refreshing walk in nature.
A breathtaking hiking adventure through a lush forest, with towering trees and vibrant greenery surrounding the winding trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow on the path. In the distance, majestic snow-capped mountains stand proudly against the clear blue sky, completing the stunning natural scenery. The image exudes a sense of peace, freedom, and appreciation for the great outdoors, making it a perfect representation of an uplifting and invigorating exploration in nat…
A scenic view from a grassy hilltop with a wooden cross and a triangular structure marking the summit. In the background, rugged mountains with rocky peaks and valleys stretch under a clear blue sky. The landscape includes patches of green grass and scattered yellow flowers.
@kazys@mastodon.social
2025-05-19 02:10:56

Goodbye John, it was good to know you.
eff.org/deeplinks/2025/05/memo

@Xavier@infosec.exchange
2025-05-25 22:41:32

To my local peeps in #Georgia, US. The wife and I went to this last night and it was AMAZING. They only have one more weekend this year, but they will be back next year. Impressive production value, world class performers and artists. The guy operating the dragon is from Jim Henson studios (and worked with Henson back in the day). I can't say enough good things about this.

@Caerfinon@mastodon.social
2025-03-20 11:46:43

Breakfast maneuvers
More #Comics at: #Sims4

Page 1: Comic Strip - 3 Panels 

Panel 1: A dog sleeping on a bedroom rug 

Title: Simmer Tales 

Caption: The nose knows... 

Jac: (Dreaming) Sprinting, ears flapping, chasing rabbits...

Jac: (Dreaming) What's that smell? Could it be?!

Panel 2: A man cooking breakfast in a homey kitchen

Jon: (Thinking) This is going to be so good. Peace, quiet, breakfast

Panel 3: Man eating breakfast at the kitchen counter, dog watching him 

Jac: Jon, we talked about this. Bacon is a shared resource in th…
@tiotasram@kolektiva.social
2025-05-15 17:02:17

The full formula for the probability of "success" is:
p = {
1/(2^(-n 1)) if n is negative, or
1 - (1/(2^(n 1))) if n is zero or positive
}
(Both branches have the same value when n is 0, so the behavior is smooth around the origin.)
How can we tweak this?
First, we can introduce fixed success and/or failure chances unaffected by level, with this formula only taking effect if those don't apply. For example, you could do 10% failure, 80% by formula, and 10% success to keep things from being too sure either way even when levels are very high or low. On the other hand, this flattening makes the benefit of extra advantage levels even less exciting.
Second, we could allow for gradations of success/failure, and treat the coin pools I used to explain that math like dice pools a bit. An in-between could require linearly more success flips to achieve the next higher grade of success at each grade. For example, simple success on a crit role might mean dealing 1.5x damage, but if you succeed on 2 of your flips, you get 9/4 damage, or on 4 flips 27/8, or on 7 flips 81/16. In this world, stacking crit levels might be a viable build, and just giving up on armor would be super dangerous. In the particular case I was using this for just now, I can't easily do gradations of success (that's the reason I turned to probabilities in the first place) but I think I'd favor this approach when feasible.
The main innovation here over simple dice pools is how to handle situations where the number of dice should be negative. I'm almost certain it's not a truly novel innovation though, and some RPG fan can point out which system already does this (please actually do this, I'm an RPG nerd too at heart).
I'll leave this with one more tweak we could do: what if the number 2 in the probability equation were 3, or 2/3? I think this has a similar effect to just scaling all the modifiers a bit, but the algebra escapes me in this moment and I'm a bit lazy. In any case, reducing the base of the probability exponent should let you get a few more gradations near 50%, which is probably a good thing, since the default goes from 25% straight to 50% and then to 75% with no integer stops in between.

@beeb@hachyderm.io
2025-03-21 22:32:48

Today, I finished making a #ForgedCarbon #CarbonFiber #Baker 's lame. This was an idea I had for a while and finally had the time to realize it.
I first designed the part in CAD, then designed and printed a PETG compression mould for it. A generous coating of waxy release agent, and strategically placed holes for a pin punch allowed for a relatively easy demoulding.
After a lot of sanding and a good few gel coat applications, and more sanding and polishing, I finally have a usable lame!
To hold the blade, I simply drilled a hole for an M3 screw which is glued in place, then found these aluminium thumb-nuts which look rather slick. There is a very slight curvature to the blade holder, and some protruding geometry to prevent the blade from rotating.
I realize I could have used tighter clearances on the mould because a lot of fibers moved into the gap between the two halves during compression.
Fun project!
#3dprinting #composites #baking #DIY #carbon