No you're right. I mean who thinks those "dads" who end up dating girls the age of their daughters actually took any serious part in raising them?
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
No you're right. I mean who thinks those "dads" who end up dating girls the age of their daughters actually took any serious part in raising them?
Well it's not like the government is actively promoting red meat as an indispensable part of a healthy diet right
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Well it's not like the government is actively promoting red meat as an indispensable part of a healthy diet right
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There’s Always A Tweet (Getfiscal Edition)
February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
There’s Always A Tweet (Getfiscal Edition)
Some kind of a composite sleeper on the turnouts?
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Some kind of a composite sleeper on the turnouts?
The article is suspiciously light on details. In what way is China bankrolling it - cash? Loans? Or are they buying oil like (sadly) many others?
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The article is suspiciously light on details. In what way is China bankrolling it - cash? Loans? Or are they buying oil like (sadly) many others?
I thought it was related to the ballots, but perhaps this is the more likely explanation
February 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I thought it was related to the ballots, but perhaps this is the more likely explanation
nothing bad can happen it can only good happen
February 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
nothing bad can happen it can only good happen
So is that a metaphor or
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
So is that a metaphor or
And on the second point, some people seem to think that in order to benefit the Trump regime it's necessary to turn CBS/WaPo into Newsmax; but this isn't the case. Simply killing CBS/WaPo is just about as useful, because autocracy thrives on lack of trust!
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
And on the second point, some people seem to think that in order to benefit the Trump regime it's necessary to turn CBS/WaPo into Newsmax; but this isn't the case. Simply killing CBS/WaPo is just about as useful, because autocracy thrives on lack of trust!
Part of the problem with billionaires, is that they can not only afford to buy a national newspaper - or a TV station - but that they can afford to burn it into the ground, whether as part of an ego trip or in an effort to prop up the regime.
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Part of the problem with billionaires, is that they can not only afford to buy a national newspaper - or a TV station - but that they can afford to burn it into the ground, whether as part of an ego trip or in an effort to prop up the regime.
Collective action problem!
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Collective action problem!
(and the COP for a GSHP will generally be above 4 for the entire heating season, so from the grid perspective the benefits are obvious)
February 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
(and the COP for a GSHP will generally be above 4 for the entire heating season, so from the grid perspective the benefits are obvious)
A sort of similar thing happens with GSHP - the overall heating/hot water bill _will_ be lower than with an ASHP, but generally not enough to offset the additional cost, at least not for a low-temp heating system like underfloor (let's say 10k EUR for an ASHP vs 15k for a GSHP of a similar size).
February 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
A sort of similar thing happens with GSHP - the overall heating/hot water bill _will_ be lower than with an ASHP, but generally not enough to offset the additional cost, at least not for a low-temp heating system like underfloor (let's say 10k EUR for an ASHP vs 15k for a GSHP of a similar size).
This is from the perspective of the homeowner.
A grid operator might look at this and be quite happy with the implications of an oversized unit - lower peak demand and relatively higher off-peak demand. Perfect!
So the incentives for consumers and grid operators don't align here generally speaking.
A grid operator might look at this and be quite happy with the implications of an oversized unit - lower peak demand and relatively higher off-peak demand. Perfect!
So the incentives for consumers and grid operators don't align here generally speaking.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
This is from the perspective of the homeowner.
A grid operator might look at this and be quite happy with the implications of an oversized unit - lower peak demand and relatively higher off-peak demand. Perfect!
So the incentives for consumers and grid operators don't align here generally speaking.
A grid operator might look at this and be quite happy with the implications of an oversized unit - lower peak demand and relatively higher off-peak demand. Perfect!
So the incentives for consumers and grid operators don't align here generally speaking.
So the real advantage of a proper cold-weather design is holding the nominal power at lower temps, which widens the temperature envelope in which we get good performance. For example, another 9kW ASHP from the same OEM can deliver a COP of 2.17 for 9kW@-20'C, and 2.73 for 9kW@-15'C.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
So the real advantage of a proper cold-weather design is holding the nominal power at lower temps, which widens the temperature envelope in which we get good performance. For example, another 9kW ASHP from the same OEM can deliver a COP of 2.17 for 9kW@-20'C, and 2.73 for 9kW@-15'C.
we can express that as an effective COP of 1.2 at for 9kW@-20'C or 1.87 for 9kW@-15'C.
Why don't people just oversize with an 18kW unit so peak heating needs can be met w/o addtl sources?
Bc most of heating happens in milder weather, where lower demand -> inverter cycling -> higher bills.
Why don't people just oversize with an 18kW unit so peak heating needs can be met w/o addtl sources?
Bc most of heating happens in milder weather, where lower demand -> inverter cycling -> higher bills.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
we can express that as an effective COP of 1.2 at for 9kW@-20'C or 1.87 for 9kW@-15'C.
Why don't people just oversize with an 18kW unit so peak heating needs can be met w/o addtl sources?
Bc most of heating happens in milder weather, where lower demand -> inverter cycling -> higher bills.
Why don't people just oversize with an 18kW unit so peak heating needs can be met w/o addtl sources?
Bc most of heating happens in milder weather, where lower demand -> inverter cycling -> higher bills.
It's going to depend on assumptions.
A regular good A2W can hold a COP of >2 down to -20'C. But, there is a catch - the maximum thermal power (WG) goes down. So if we expected to get the nominal power at -20'C, we would need to supplement w/ an additional heat source - if that's electricity,
A regular good A2W can hold a COP of >2 down to -20'C. But, there is a catch - the maximum thermal power (WG) goes down. So if we expected to get the nominal power at -20'C, we would need to supplement w/ an additional heat source - if that's electricity,
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
It's going to depend on assumptions.
A regular good A2W can hold a COP of >2 down to -20'C. But, there is a catch - the maximum thermal power (WG) goes down. So if we expected to get the nominal power at -20'C, we would need to supplement w/ an additional heat source - if that's electricity,
A regular good A2W can hold a COP of >2 down to -20'C. But, there is a catch - the maximum thermal power (WG) goes down. So if we expected to get the nominal power at -20'C, we would need to supplement w/ an additional heat source - if that's electricity,
EVs are great, but in winter the electricity consumption per km/mile jumps. So I think it's doubly unlikely they could contribute to sustained winter generation.
February 3, 2026 at 11:23 PM
EVs are great, but in winter the electricity consumption per km/mile jumps. So I think it's doubly unlikely they could contribute to sustained winter generation.
So if Canada passed a global tax on earnings, all these Canadian citizens living in the Alberta People's Republic would gladly pay it? 🤔
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM
So if Canada passed a global tax on earnings, all these Canadian citizens living in the Alberta People's Republic would gladly pay it? 🤔
The Economist not beating "temu ft" allegations
February 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The Economist not beating "temu ft" allegations
Is water _the best_ for decontamination, or just _the best widely available_ thing?
E.g. could first-aid eyewashes capable of neutralizing both acids and bases work better?
E.g. could first-aid eyewashes capable of neutralizing both acids and bases work better?
February 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Is water _the best_ for decontamination, or just _the best widely available_ thing?
E.g. could first-aid eyewashes capable of neutralizing both acids and bases work better?
E.g. could first-aid eyewashes capable of neutralizing both acids and bases work better?