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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

This truck and 95% of others like it are tax loophole trucks: https://www.inc.com/dan-furman/the-suv-tax-deduction-loopholeis-alive-well-but-its-not-what-you-think-it-is.html

In fact, if you Google "tax loophole truck," the first result I get is a dealership.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Hopefully you don't care, but in case you do I didn't downvote you. I was not offended, but I am grateful I had an opportunity to share some of the unique insights I've experienced.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I never said it was a good thing. I was just commenting on the aggressive nature of Brazil LEO. Microsoft in particular bends over backwards for any gov't or LEO. I can only assume the Feds got substantial leverage over them, perhaps by manipulating the antitrust cases. Same tactics they use on the smaller guys works on the big corps too I guess. Top customer of MS legal compliance is by far the US Fed with 5000-7000 blanket surveillance of Americans presumably part of PRISM. Second highest is definitely Brazil, and they are very demanding and impatient.

Back in 2016, MS was advertising Customer Lockbox as an answer to gov't intrusion into customer privacy. It sounded perfect. Customer gets encryption keys so MS cannot comply with lawful interception requests. I think Apple does this, and it works well for them and their customers. However today I cannot tell if MS lied, dismantled this aspect of this feature, or buried it such that no one uses this ability.

While we're talking about MS playing snitch, watch out for Windows 11 and the TPM hardware requirement. Sure this might be a useful tool to fight ransomware scammers, but it definitely can also be used to fingerprint a PC and make everything potentially traceable. Look up machine identification code aka yellow dots for a nifty parallel in the printer world (pun intended).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I generally agree, but I feel like Windows 8.1 was a vast improvement on 8. It was really more like Windows 9 with a Windows 8 theme.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (4 children)

Brazil does not fuck around. They famously jailed several Microsoft execs when they didn't hand over some emails a few years ago.

Edit: Skype data not emails and one exec

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I'm convinced they're trying to crack fusion and the coffee beans are just the results of their failures..

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

You just sold me on getting this phone. I got a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra now that I've regretted since Day One. First and definitely last Samsung phone forever.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

If he was a woman, his own family would've had him lobotomized

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Back and forth. Forever.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago
 

**Me **

Can you describe a potential new food item for a company like McDonald's that uses insect-derived proteins and would be marketed to Americans

**Copilot **

Absolutely, I'd be happy to help brainstorm a new food item for a company like McDonald's that incorporates insect-derived proteins. Given the increasing interest in sustainable and alternative proteins, I propose a new item called the "McCricket Protein Bowl". Here's a detailed description:

McCricket Protein Bowl

Ingredients:

Cricket Flour Tortilla: A soft tortilla made from cricket flour, which is high in protein and has a subtle, nutty flavor. 

Black Beans: A hearty serving of black beans for added protein and fiber. 

Grilled Vegetables: A mix of grilled bell peppers and onions for a smoky flavor and added nutrition. 

Cricket Protein Chunks: Pieces of cricket protein that have been seasoned and cooked to perfection. They have a unique, savory flavor and a texture similar to grilled chicken. 

Avocado and Corn Salsa: A fresh salsa made from ripe avocados and sweet corn. This adds a creamy texture and a sweet contrast to the other ingredients. 

Chipotle Sauce: A smoky, spicy chipotle sauce that adds a kick to the bowl. 

Unique Selling Points:

Sustainable: Cricket protein is a sustainable source of protein that requires less land, water, and food compared to traditional livestock. 

High-Protein: This bowl is packed with protein from both the cricket flour tortilla and the cricket protein chunks. 

Delicious: Despite using unconventional ingredients, this bowl is flavorful and satisfying, with a variety of textures and tastes that work well together. 

This new food item could appeal to adventurous eaters, those interested in sustainable food sources, and health-conscious consumers looking for high-protein options. It's a bold move that could put McDonald's at the forefront of the alternative protein trend. However, it's important to note that introducing insect-derived proteins to the American market would require careful marketing to overcome potential consumer hesitations.

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Man-eating Pelicans (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

How big would a pelican need to be to generally be capable of swallowing grown humans whole? What body changes would we expect to see in such an organism? Thanks in advance for your educated insight. Also sorry for the split infinitive. Just call me Captain Kirk!

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Encourage those impacted directly to create a new community so people can opt-in or out as desired. Please!

Seriously though.. Is it the anniversary of the invention of the jeans or what? Is this an attack?

EDIT: I can see I've made a fundamental error in the appraisal of this community. As I am newly old, I've resorted to the "get off my lawn" approach to a decidedly mild irritant. I will retract my proposal and agree to "live and let live."

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