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  • I didn't get what you were asking until I started to answer. The parameter is the angle. The algorithm is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CORDIC . In (most?) compiled languages, this algorithm is performed on hardware. In (some?) interpreted languages, it's done in hardware.

  • This is what I call a 'pro grammar move.'

  • Dude's getting as far away as possible before Geert takes over and starts 'Nexit.'

  • It does. And in a pinch, if I run out of tahini, I'll make hummus with peanut butter.

  • It's amazing how quickly the response to "that looks odd" has become counting fingers.

  • Getting arrested for acting crazy in the epicenter of Scientology is kind of an achievement.

  • Didn't the COVID pandemic basically clear this question up?

  • 2600 - 1/2 hour outside of DC.

  • That's a pretty good converter - I got 46.5.

  • The first 38K of my pre-tax income goes to renting a 500 sq ft efficiency. The change in the last 20 years is astonishing. I remember in high school, being exhorted to put aside at least $300/month for rent.

  • It's like when customers at West Marine dress up in outfits and call each other 'Captain.'

  • It could be lifesaving in those rare occasions that you accidentally call the teacher 'Mom.'

  • The gym on xmas morning.

  • Say it in dots: .... .- .--. .--. -.-- / -... .. .-. - .... -.. .- -.-- / - . .-. .-. -.-- / ..-. .- .-. .-. . .-.. .-..

  • Laughs in Introvert.

  • They should additionally be forced to remove the two middle letters of the town's name.

  • I'm surprised I'm not hacking a dart right now.

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    You’re doing it wrong: Recycling and other myths about tackling climate change

    www.washingtonpost.com /climate-solutions/2023/08/28/climate-action-poll/
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    Labor unions are pushing hard for double-digit raises and better hours. Many are winning

    www.cnbc.com /2023/08/27/labor-unions-winning-better-pay-hours.html
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    More than 50,000 Australians affected in charity data breach, credit card data stolen

    www.abc.net.au /news/2023-08-27/australian-charities-impacted-by-pareto-phone-data-breach/102777740
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    CDC expects new Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to be available in mid-September

    www.cnbc.com /2023/08/25/covid-vaccines-cdc-expects-new-shots-to-be-available-in-mid-september.html
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    Ukraine will speed up advance on southern front, commander says

    www.reuters.com /world/europe/ukraine-will-speed-up-advance-southern-front-commander-2023-08-26/
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    Extreme heat could make photosynthesis impossible for tropical trees and plants that may all die as a result, a new study found.

    www.businessinsider.com /extreme-heat-climate-change-stop-tropical-trees-photosynthesis-kill-plants-2023-8
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    How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of aquatic ecosystems like coral reefs

    www.theglobeandmail.com /canada/article-how-climate-change-threatens-the-hidden-diversity-of-aquatic/
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    CEOs of top 100 ‘low-wage’ US firms earn $601 for every $1 by worker, report finds

    www.theguardian.com /us-news/2023/aug/24/ceos-100-low-wage-companies-income
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    Americans at high risk advised to wear masks as new Covid variant detected

    www.theguardian.com /world/2023/aug/24/new-covid-variant-masking-high-risk-people
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    3D eye scans at opticians could identify those at risk of Parkinson’s, study finds

    www.theguardian.com /science/2023/aug/21/3d-eye-scans-at-opticians-could-identify-those-at-risk-of-parkinsons-study-finds
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    Wildfire on Spain's popular tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately, official says

    apnews.com /article/spain-wildfire-tenerife-climate-canary-islands-heat-85f9b289e77a7d9f9e906c4176181295
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    Biden administration to urge Americans get new COVID-19 boosters

    www.theglobeandmail.com /world/article-biden-administration-to-urge-americans-get-new-covid-19-boosters-2/
  • News @kbin.social

    New study warns against risks of ‘time-traveling pathogens’

    www.cnn.com /2023/08/18/world/ancient-virus-species-diversity-climate-scn/index.html
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    Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California

    apnews.com /article/hurricane-hilary-baja-california-arizona-406a3f7474eacb6222cedc33993d4657
  • News @kbin.social

    At least 63 people feared dead after boat found off Cape Verde

    www.theguardian.com /world/2023/aug/16/many-feared-dead-after-boat-capsizes-off-cape-verde
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    Wegovy could prevent up to 1.5 million heart attacks, strokes over 10 years, study says

    www.cnbc.com /2023/08/16/wegovy-could-prevent-heart-attacks-strokes-over-10-years.html
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    Broadcast and cable make up less than half of TV usage for the first time ever

    www.cnbc.com /2023/08/15/traditional-tv-usage-drops-below-50percent-for-first-time-ever.html
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    A quarter of humanity faces extreme water stress -- and it's poised to get worse, new report finds

    www.cnn.com /2023/08/16/world/water-stress-scarcity-climate-crisis-scn-intl/index.html
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    In Georgia case, Trump can’t count on a pardon from GOP’s Kemp

    www.msnbc.com /rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/georgia-case-trump-cant-count-pardon-gops-kemp-rcna99962
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    YouTube starts mass takedowns of videos promoting “harmful or ineffective” cancer cures

    www.theverge.com /2023/8/15/23832603/youtube-cancer-treatment-misinformation-policy-medical