@macg1llivray With an average inflation rate of around 2.5% per year that works out to about 10% over four years. So Hfx PD wages are simply tracking the inflation rate. Bit of a sensational headline tbh.
LARGE SYSTEMS USUALLY OPERATE IN FAILURE MODE, via @dangolant
Or like I used to say, your distributed system exists in a continuous state of partial degradation. There are bugs and flakes and failures all the way down, and hardly any of them ever matter. Until they do.
@AAfromtheNights It would be fairly straightforward to use a Grandstream ATA ( or similar) to hook up analog phone equipment to a VoIP connection. Would just need to make sure a relatively lossless codec such as G.711 is used so that the modem will work.
Listening to #astricon 2020. It's pretty cool hearing about all of the amazing applications of this open-source technology in public-safety and mission-critical applications.
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New trivia idea: Merkel or Urkel? Quotes are from either German Chancellor Angela Merkel or Family Matter foil Steve Urkel. @jeffpineau @TorrensJonathan ?
Had a race in the wind and the rain. Came in 3rd due to en error (in our favour) in calculating the PHRF handicap. #bbyc @ Bedford Basin Yacht Club https://t.co/TAdhOM7Twj
@maljane I recommend going to Newport Beach where the OC took place, as it's also where Arrested Development took place. So you could see your fav spots while riding a Segway and eating a frozen banana.
@thorneyhfx Also AC jets typically have USB, WiFi, 120V and HBO. The only time to consider Porter is mid Winter when ice is an issue - Prop planes have a shorter stopping distance and can fly slower allowing them to land in shit weather - thus less likely to be cancelled.