Only a study involving the dairy industry would come to the conclusion that it’s a great idea to hide the expiration date on milk cartons.

Consumers embrace milk carton QR codes, may cut food waste

phys.org

#tech #food #opinion

I just posted a new SQL Server ORM library for .NET 6.0 (C#) named DataStore, which uses JSON object storage and a fluent-style querying pattern.

GitHub - argentini/Argentini.DataStore: SQL Server ORM library that stores models as JSON data with custom indexed computed columns for fast search and ordering (like mongodb). DataStore uses a fluent pattern for powerful querying and ordering of paged data, and parallel bulk saves (Windows, macOS, Linux, .NET 8.0, x64, Arm64, Apple Silicon)

github.com

#tech #code #csharp #dotnet

I built a virtual Enigma Machine using .NET 6.0 and C#. Unlike the original hardware, this one can encipher the entire UTF-16 character set! It's configurable and very strong for a keyless cipher.

GitHub - argentini/Argentini.Enigma: An Enigma Machine emulator that enciphers text strings and which can be used for modern quantum-resistant encryption in mobile, desktop, and server apps (Windows, macOS, Linux, .NET 9.0, x64, Arm64, Apple Silicon).

github.com

#tech #code #csharp #dotnet

I updated my Benford's Law project to .NET 6.0 and C# 10. What is it? It uses the law of anomalous numbers to determine if data or images have been altered.

GitHub - argentini/Argentini.Benford: Experiment with Benford's Law to find data anomalies in number lists and images (Windows, macOS, Linux, .NET 8.0, x64, Arm64, Apple Silicon)

github.com

#tech #code #csharp #dotnet

No, Denzel Washington, the devil didn't “get ahold of” Will Smith at the Oscars. He was just as asshole. No supernatural forces are required to be an asshole.

#opinion #atheism #humor

“CODA” is the first movie starring a predominantly Deaf cast in leading roles to win Best Picture; Troy Kotsur is the first Deaf male actor to win Best Supporting Actor; and writer-director Siân Heder earned her first-ever Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. #tv #movies

More redundant adjectives. Popeyes has a “Flounder Fish Sandwich”. I guess that pairs well with their chicken poultry nuggets.

#pedantry

The one, I’d venture to say the ONLY, feature people really want in a paid subscription version of #Twitter is an ad-free experience. Looks like #TwitterBlue failed at the start.

#tech

Tabby is a great tabbed terminal for #Apple #Mac, #Windows, and #Linux that keeps getting better.

Tabby - a terminal for a more modern age

tabby.sh

#tech #software #recommendation

$9,600 + $960/year for a single domain #Umbraco deployment tool makes it clear that a post-acquisition Umbraco has no plans to support indie developers and small businesses.

#tech #opinion

If they discover treasure on @CurseOfOak Island it will be a cache of chests filled with ox shoes.

#tv #humor

My new porn name is “choking hazard”.

#humor

I wonder if @RBReich is a third generation Robert Reich but he doesn’t tell people because of all the Third Reich jokes.

#politics #humor

These Windows Updates seem a little dated… and impossible.

#Windows #pedantry #humor

Sous vide as a warming station is a BIG WIN on Thanksgiving.

#food #LifeHack

Argentini’s law states that the number of people annoyed by a car’s size, appearance, and/or sound is inversely proportional to the number of hugs the driver received as a child.

#philosophy #humor

Facebook doesn’t need section 230 changed. They can stop prioritizing inflammatory content at any time of their choosing.

#tech #opinion

Damn this pandemic. Our township is making all the kids wear masks on Halloween.

#covid #humor

If you’re having issues with alarm volume on #iOS being super low try disabling the Face ID “attention aware feature” setting. It drops the volume when it thinks you’re using the phone but I’ve seen it happen sitting on a nightstand.

#apple #tech #recommendation

Yep.

Oh My Fucking God, Get the Fucking Vaccine Already, You Fucking Fucks

www.mcsweeneys.net

#covid #politics #humor

It’s amazing to me that in 2021 there are still people who believe in round earth theory.

#atheism #humor

Life hack: you can take pills with a drink of water instead of hiding them in your food.

#YOUREWELCOME #humor

This needs to be real. Just take my money.

Nestflix

nestflix.fun

#tv #recommendation

Are AAA batteries really that difficult to acquire and install.

#pedantry #humor

He may be a nut cake but you have to admire his commitment.

#atheism #humor