Why are Japanese developers not undergoing mass layoffs? -- spoilers: better employment laws ( www.gamesindustry.biz )
Layoffs and studio closures have been an unfortunately-common occurrence across the industry since last year, with layoffs in 2024 already matching 2023's total of over 10,000 developers being put out of work. Yet if there is one bright spot to find in this bleak reality, it is, ironically, in the same city as the departed...
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The number of lines for each character by percentage of the series
It would seem that I have far too much time on my hands. After the post about a Star Trek "test", I started wondering if there could be any data to back it up and... well here we go:...
Hero Within and Hallmark Unveil Star Trek Convention Exclusive Merch for SDCC 2024 ( blog.trekcore.com )
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Why fed ship do not have dedicate landing team, but send bridge crew on dangerous mission ?
Just why send bridge crew. Those crew are important and mean to stay on the ship. Unless the mission required someone on the top like first-mate, you should send your boarding team or land team on mission....
72-year-old Florida man arrested after admitting he shot a Walmart delivery drone ( www.techspot.com )
Winn was charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief damage over $1,000, and discharging a firearm in public or residential property....
A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers ( www.npr.org )
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Small animals dying in the window well of my basement
I work in a basement office. There is a below-grade egress window, with a 3-4ft ladder and a large plexiglass dome that you can push out of the way....
Interview — Exploring Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 with Creators Kevin & Dan Hageman (Spoiler Alert!) ( blog.trekcore.com )
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AI-powered network of Russia-based websites masquerading as local American newspapers is pumping out fake stories targeting the US election, investigation finds ( www.bbc.com )
A former Florida police officer who relocated to Moscow is one of the key figures behind it....
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She exposed how the nation's poorest state spent federal welfare money. Now she might go to jail. ( www.nbcnews.com )
A "test" to judge Star Trek shows
You've heard of the "Bechdel-Wallace test" and its potential value to some people in measuring various media in a given context....
KDE Neon ISO but set up already for development?
I am just a regular Linux user with a bit of additional interest in customizing. I can install things from the store, change settings in the GUI comfortably etc....