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Uh, I think we’re arguing the same side here.

Edit: I thought of one: auto braking systems. That’s one significant safety system invention since 2000. It’s a bit more than just a nag or gimmick.

Seatbelts, disk vs drum and antilock brake systems, crumple zones, backup cameras, suspension design (wishbone, progressive spring rate) for handling.

I will concede the backup sensors. Those have worked pretty well, though still give false alerts occasionally. Auto headlights/wipers are also another plus, but more of a gimmick.

Other than that, there are better electric/hybrid/engine efficiency which is all good. New models and styles which can be interesting, and cars got fat, which isn’t too good. But the actual technology for safety features used to keep people safe today, is basically the same as almost 25 years ago. Old cars from today’s perspective are not like the old cars from the 1990’s perspective.

Totally agree there have been some advancements, more tech added, and tests and expectations have changed a bit.

I was pointing out there hasn’t been a massive safety revolution in the past 25 years beyond gadgets and gizmos. ABS, airbags, backup cameras, radar assisted cruise control… they existed back then; it’s great adoption is higher now.

I’d argue the imported ones do meet all applicable standards, since they’re exempt.

Well, yeah. That is the loophole being used.

As for 25 year old vehicle, my daily driver is 21, has satellite navigation, California LEV (low emissions vehicle), 5-star safety rating.

There hasn’t really been some revolutionary advancement in safety in the past 25 years other than slapping some more computers, cameras and design tweaks. Actually, the beeping sensors in the bumpers are pretty nice. I like those.

We had good tech back then that stands up well to modern-day cars. It may not have the nagging of modern safety systems, but I don’t get false warnings either.

Oh gosh, this article again. Why does the date say 2025? This was discussed ad nauseam last year.

Cliffsnotes: Why was it blocked? The foreign car built to tight regulations in one market doesn’t meet safety standards in another country. This happens all over the world and is nothing new. Yes, people are exploiting a loophole to import them. The DMV got wise.

I would say synthesis in this example is the creation of a molecular compound from differing source materials while refinement is the isolation and concentration of an existing compound.

Hey, you asked… I just answered.

Generally, artificial sweeteners are chemically synthesized while natural sweeteners are grown and refined.

I used to grow the stevia plant in my garden.

It’s interesting to read people’s reactions to stevia. I don’t seem to have the same reactions/aftertaste others point out.

I much prefer stevia over other sweeteners. I wonder if there is some sort of cilantro type thing going on.

Edit: Turns out stevia can taste different to other people!

On the plus side, stevia isn’t artificial.

I wouldn’t count on it. Been getting those letters for a good 10 years.

That industry is rife with exploitation; I’ve collected pages and pages of resume builders, entry level, junior, blah blah blah. Budgets are low because work and experience isn’t valued. If you do make it work, congratulations, you’re the rare example.

I switched careers from video/film because I didn’t want to live out of a car and other jobs paid better.

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GPU ram could behave like this.

A chunk of dying ram would affect sections of code allowing proper rendering of cursers over garbled backgrounds.

Also, a restart could reset the ram for a while bringing it back from the dead.

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I just saw one too. Not a particularly bright bird. It was sitting there yelling at me and I said out loud “what’s your deal, yo?”

She laid eggs 2 feet from railroad tracks and was telling me to bugger off. They really blend in well!