full image - Repost: Software Update with BIOS flash during blizzard (
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Hi Dell, if anyone is watching: please don't push out a software updates that spends 15 minutes flashing my BIOS during a blizzard. Had I realized a flash was part of the plan, I wouldn't have run the "4 minute" software update. The power network is very flaky in my neck of the woods. Something to keep in mind next time.
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This isn't really a gripe or complaint, well it is but it isn't. Since I've been banned from the what's happening in Hoxie page for asking about my missing mail repeatedly. I was wondering if anyone here knew why the county has been installing flock cameras around the county. So I am all for security but at what price to our privacy. And anyone who says they don't keep records of the license plates, dates, times ect hasn't paid much attention to national news. So why the need for these cameras in a very rural area with minimal traffic and are the logs public info? A court recently ruled that they are supposed to be. If so where do we file to gain access to them? Thank youThat is a fair question.Even in a very rural county with “minimal traffic”, we sit between larger communities and along travel corridors that are routinely used by individuals transporting narcotics, stolen property, and fugitives. Rural areas are often targeted specifically because criminals believe there is less law enforcement presence and fewer technological tools. The reality is that crimes do not start and stop at county lines or bigger cities. Vehicles/people move between jurisdictions, and having the ability to identify those vehicles in real time gives us an investigative lead that we would not otherwise have.Here in Sheridan County, the impact has already been significant. Because of Flock technology, we were able to make one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in our county’s history. Through further investigations it was determined that the meth was making its way back into our community. We have also located two elderly individuals suffering from dementia who were reported missing from other counties and were traveling through our area. In situations like that, minutes matter.As to whether logs are public information, requests in Kansas are governed by the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.). While Kansas law favors transparency, it also clearly provides exemptions for certain law enforcement records. Under K.S.A. 45-221(a), criminal investigation records are exempt from disclosure. Additionally, records that would reveal law enforcement techniques, procedures, or security measures are not required to be disclosed if release would jeopardize public safety.With respect to camera locations specifically, Kansas law does not require the Sheriff’s Office to publicly disclose the precise placement of law enforcement equipment or investigative tools when doing so could compromise their effectiveness. Publicly identifying exact locations would allow individuals engaged in criminal activity to deliberately avoid those areas, which defeats the public safety purpose. For that reason, disclosure of specific camera locations is not required under Kansas law.If someone wishes to submit a records request, they may do so through the Sheriff’s Office pursuant to KORA procedures, and each request will be reviewed in accordance with Kansas statutes and applicable exemptions.We understand the importance of privacy and transparency. These cameras do not provide personal information such as registered owner names or addresses, and they do not monitor private property. They are simply a tool to assist in serious investigations and to help protect our community.I also think it is important to recognize the broader reality. Everywhere you go today there are cameras and monitoring systems. Whether it is license plate readers, private business surveillance cameras, doorbell cameras, dash cameras, cell phones tracking location data, or computer network monitoring technology is part of modern life. That is simply the world we live in. The key difference is that law enforcement use of technology is governed by policy, auditing, retention limits, and statutory oversight.If anyone would like to have a respectful conversation about it, I am always willing to discuss it. I appreciate the question!
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Hi welcome to r/AltStreetBets.Use this thread for all your chitchat about all the big or small dilemmas in live. Like eating cereal with water, or buying crypto with loans from the shady dude behind the train station.Useful links:DiscordTelegramPublish0xAMA's (note: they have all ended, teams are not obliged to answer/keep track of new questions)Unstoppable domainsZilliqaLTO networkDxSaleHarmonyMetalPayZenfuseBananoOpacitySmartlandsSureRemitQuarkchain
full image - Repost: October 21, 1994 episode, Battle Bread, abridged version (
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The October 21, 1994 episode, Battle Bread, was posted to the Internet Archives a week ago. I'm just now noticing it.Now, of course, this is not the original episode. This is actually an abridged version that was shown in Pony Canyon's 9th and last VHS release, Iron Chef 3: The Best of Sakai. But, hey, I'll take it. Better than nothing.I don't think there is anything wrong with this episode that would keep Food Network from dubbing it in English. Maybe Guest Judge Kenji Sawada forbade them from using his likeness. This was his only appearance.Look at all that bread French challenger Katsuyuki Sekihata and Hiroyuki Sakai were given to make their dishes in one hour. That looks delicious.https://ift.tt/Pjr1Kh8
wit.* * A 2020 Harvard Business Review article *“Connect, Then Lead”* shows that people trust and like speakers who lead with warmth first, then competence. * A line like, *“Honestly, I’m just happy to be talking to someone who doesn’t feel like a robot today”* sounds real. Vulnerable, even. * When you’re okay with being a little dorky, people lean in. The “cool” act actually keeps people at arm’s length.* **Use the "You Seem" Frame** *This is straight from Hussey’s playbook and it works stupidly well in dates or networking.* * Say: *“You seem like someone who would secretly be amazing at…”* (e.g. winning bar trivia, organizing chaos, baking absurd desserts) * Why it works: * It engages curiosity and makes them want to *confirm or deny* your perception. * According to research in the *Journal of Personality and Social Psychology*, people love talking about their “possible selves” — it builds identity-level connection.* **Use “callback humor” even if it’s subtle** *This is your cheat code for chemistry. Bring back something they said earlier in a light, playful way later in the convo.* * Example: If someone told you they were bad at cooking earlier, later you say, *“Okay, so when you open your five-star restaurant, I’ll be first in line — for the fire alarm.”* * Callback builds familiarity. According to comedy expert **Judy Carter**, it works because it shows active listening and shared laugh history. That’s instant bonding.Every one of these tricks is about *making them feel emotionally seen and engaged,* not impressed. That’s the key.Most “how to be charismatic” stuff online is either too creepy (alpha male pickup lines) or too soft (just be authentic). But the reality? You can *learn* to be great at social connection. These aren’t natural-born skills. They’re patterns. Practice them two or three times and you’ll see the shift. People lean in. They light up. They remember you.And that’s the game." title="Win people over in 5 seconds: the brutal tricks that actually work (psych-backed, no fluff)">full image - Repost: Win people over in 5 seconds: the brutal tricks that actually work (psych-backed, no fluff) (
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Look, most of us *think* we’re decent at conversation until we’re in front of someone we really want to impress. Then suddenly, it’s word vomit, awkward pauses, or just boring small talk that dies fast. It’s not just you. Most people weren’t taught *how* to be good at social dynamics — they picked it up from TikToks, fake confidence hacks, or totally outdated advice like “just be yourself.”This post is a breakdown of actually effective, psych-backed techniques I pulled from experts like **Matthew Hussey**, behavioral science research, and some of the most insightful convos from podcasts like *Modern Wisdom* and *The Art of Charm*. Most of them work in under 5 seconds. No fake persona needed. Just real, human tools that make you more memorable in any room — date, interview, party, whatever.Let’s break it down:* **Use a "pattern interrupt" opener** *Hussey emphasizes this in his “Get the Guy” approach — avoid default questions like “So what do you do?” or “Where are you from?” That stuff leads to autopilot answers.* * Instead, ask something unexpected but low-stakes: * "What’s been your highlight this week so far?" * "If you could teleport anywhere for 10 minutes, where would you go?" * It flips the brain out of habitual mode. Suddenly, *you’re* the fun one. * Research from Harvard’s Social Cognition Lab shows people feel more connected when conversations go off-script early on. It communicates presence, not performance.* **Give a “reaction-based” compliment instead of flattery** *Instead of generic stuff like “You look nice,” try: “That jacket is wildly cool — your style’s got personality.”* * This is rooted in the *Ben Franklin Effect* — people like you more when you show you’re observant and curious, not just flattering. * According to **Dr. Vanessa Van Edwards** (author of *Cues*), people light up when they feel “seen” for their taste or energy, not just surface stuff. * Your goal is to make the other person think, “Wow, this person actually noticed something real about me.” That makes you instantly memorable.* **Mirror their excitement, not their facts** *People don’t bond over *what* they say, but *how* they feel when saying it.* * If someone talks about their dog, don’t ask the breed or age. Ask, *"He sounds like a total menace — does he run the house?"* Match the emotional energy. * Neuroscientist **Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett** (in *How Emotions Are Made*) explains that emotions are co-created in conversation. You can “amplify” someone’s excitement or joy just by reflecting it. * Hussey calls this making people feel “emotionally looped-in.” That’s what builds chemistry fast.* **Drop your “cool filter” and double down on warmth** *Most people think being likable means being clever or funny. Nope. It’s warmth > wit.* * A 2020 Harvard Business Review article *“Connect, Then Lead”* shows that people trust and like speakers who lead with warmth first, then competence. * A line like, *“Honestly, I’m just happy to be talking to someone who doesn’t feel like a robot today”* sounds real. Vulnerable, even. * When you’re okay with being a little dorky, people lean in. The “cool” act actually keeps people at arm’s length.* **Use the "You Seem" Frame** *This is straight from Hussey’s playbook and it works stupidly well in dates or networking.* * Say: *“You seem like someone who would secretly be amazing at…”* (e.g. winning bar trivia, organizing chaos, baking absurd desserts) * Why it works: * It engages curiosity and makes them want to *confirm or deny* your perception. * According to research in the *Journal of Personality and Social Psychology*, people love talking about their “possible selves” — it builds identity-level connection.* **Use “callback humor” even if it’s subtle** *This is your cheat code for chemistry. Bring back something they said earlier in a light, playful way later in the convo.* * Example: If someone told you they were bad at cooking earlier, later you say, *“Okay, so when you open your five-star restaurant, I’ll be first in line — for the fire alarm.”* * Callback builds familiarity. According to comedy expert **Judy Carter**, it works because it shows active listening and shared laugh history. That’s instant bonding.Every one of these tricks is about *making them feel emotionally seen and engaged,* not impressed. That’s the key.Most “how to be charismatic” stuff online is either too creepy (alpha male pickup lines) or too soft (just be authentic). But the reality? You can *learn* to be great at social connection. These aren’t natural-born skills. They’re patterns. Practice them two or three times and you’ll see the shift. People lean in. They light up. They remember you.And that’s the game.
full image - Repost: Discovering Suibets: The Revolutionary On-Chain Sports Betting Platform on Sui Blockchain (
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Imagine this: You're lounging on the couch, watching an intense Champions League match. The score is tied late in the game, adrenaline pumping. Instead of just cheering, you place a quick bet on the winner — no lengthy sign-ups, no KYC headaches, no waiting days for payouts. Your bet is recorded as an immutable object directly on the Sui blockchain. If you win, the funds hit your wallet instantly via smart contract settlement. No middleman, no trust required. That's the magic of Suibets (suibets.com), the first fully on-chain sports betting protocol built on the Sui network.Suibets isn't just another crypto gambling site — it's a complete, transparent ecosystem where every bet becomes a verifiable on-chain object. Launched as the pioneering betting dApp on Sui, it merges the thrill of sports with blockchain's power: trustless execution, lightning-fast transactions, and true decentralization. Whether you're into football, basketball, or esports, Suibets delivers competitive odds across 16+ sports, all powered by Sui's high-performance architecture.Why Suibets Stands Out in 2026Sui blockchain — designed by former Meta engineers from the Diem project — stands apart with its object-centric model and parallel execution. Unlike congested chains that process transactions sequentially, Sui handles multiple actions at once, delivering near-instant finality and ultra-low fees. Perfect for real-time betting.Suibets fully embraces this. Every wager is an on-chain object in the Move language: it includes the selected matches, markets (like Over/Under, Both Teams to Score, Match Result, or parlays), odds, stake, and settlement logic. Nothing is hidden off-chain — no internal ledgers or shady scripts. You can audit everything via explorers like Suivision. Bets use $SUI (native token) or $SBETS (platform token), and settlements are automatic and trustless once the event ends.Key advantages over traditional bookies (Bet365, etc.) or even other crypto platforms:No KYC — Pure privacy and accessibility.Instant payouts — Winnings land in your wallet the moment the result is confirmed.Full transparency — Every bet, win/loss, and settlement is immutable and auditable.Low fees & speed — Sui's tech means cheap, fast txns — ideal for live/in-play betting.Composability — Bets can integrate with other Sui dApps in the future.The platform covers major leagues worldwide: top-tier football to lower divisions, plus Basketball, NFL, Hockey, MMA/Boxing, Baseball, Rugby, AFL, Handball, Volleyball, Formula 1, Tennis, and Esports. Live betting is active (especially football), with more sports rolling out live features regularly. How It Works: Simple, Yet PowerfulHead to suibets.com, connect your Sui wallet (zkLogin makes it seamless — almost no crypto jargon). Browse upcoming or live events — hundreds listed, with clear odds and markets.Pick your bet:Single match wagersParlays (combine legs for bigger multipliers)Over/Under, handicaps, BTTS, etc.Stake with $SUI or $SBETS, confirm — transaction flies through in seconds. Your bet becomes a unique on-chain object. For extra metadata (match details, visuals), it leverages Walrus (Sui's decentralized storage) attached to the object — rich data without compromising on-chain security.When the game ends, smart contracts resolve it trustlessly. Win? Funds auto-transfer. Lose? The system handles it fairly. Track everything in your bet history dashboard: win rate, total won, pending bets — all real-time. Community favorites include copying parlays from power users (shared on X/Twitter), like multi-leg Overs in weekend leagues or Champions League draws/wins.Innovative Features That Hook UsersSuibets keeps evolving:Live streaming/integration for watching while betting.Private bets (rolling out soon) — hide details to prevent front-running while keeping results transparent.Staking $SBETS for rewards and platform utility.SuiNS support for personalized identities.One-click cinematic TV betting (upcoming) — thanks to Sui's stateless, object-based design, imagine betting directly from your TV during live moments.The team emphasizes security: more regulations and audits incoming to build even greater trust. Unlike centralized platforms prone to hacks or delays, Suibets is non-custodial — you always control your funds.The Bigger Picture: Part of Sui's Explosive GrowthIn 2026, Sui is killing it: top-tier throughput, surging adoption in gaming/Web3, privacy upgrades on the horizon, and real-world utility exploding. Suibets showcases why Sui excels for consumer apps like betting — fast, cheap, and scalable without sacrificing decentralization. Community buzz on Reddit (r/sui) and X (u/Sui_Bets) is strong: users share winning slips, praise instant payouts, and call it the "best betting dApp on Sui." It's not just gambling; it's participating in a fairer, on-chain economy.Ready to Dive In?If you love sports, crypto, or the rush of a smart wager, Suibets delivers an experience that's exciting, transparent, and ahead of its time. No more trusting shady books — bet with math, code, and blockchain truth.Head over to https://ift.tt/t35Pc9l, connect your wallet, and start with a small parlay on tonight's matches. Who knows — your next big win could be fully on-chain.What are you waiting for? The future of sports betting is live on Sui.
full image - Repost: [Game Thread] Florida International @ Liberty (06:00 PM ET) (
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FIU 6 @ 9 Liberty - 15:16 - 1ST HALFNCAA BasketballIndex Thread for February 19, 2026FIU Florida International (12-13) @ Liberty Liberty (22-3)Tip-Off: 06:00 PM ETVenue: Liberty Arena (VA), Lynchburg, VAGame Info: ESPNTelevision: CBS Sports NetworkStreams:CBSSNRecent Plays:TimeFIULibertyPlay15:1669Josh Smith subbing in for Liberty15:1669JJ Harper subbing out for Liberty15:1669Thiago Sucatzky subbing in for Florida International15:1669Zawdie Jackson subbing out for Florida International15:1669Official TV TimeoutTeamFG%3P%FT%REBORASTSTLBLKTOPFFIU50003101132Liberty60671002022020Thread Notes:I'm a bot! Don't be afraid to leave feedback!Discuss whatever you wish. You can trash talk, but keep it civil.Try [reddit stream]() to keep up with comments.Show your team affiliation - get a team logo by clicking 'Select Flair' on the right. Follow Our TwitterLast Updated: 2026-02-19 18:16:05 EST
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