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Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@BryanKrause I've added "Beware that the y-axis starts at 50,000 rather than 0. The plot shows that the number of full-time instructional staff has remained relatively stable over the years (around 60k). The plot also shows a much larger count of full-time non-instructional staff, which has been increasing over time. Therefore the ratio of non-instructional to instructional full-time staff has been increasing over time (~20% in from 2012 to 2022)." to help readers understand the plot.

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@BryanKrause I didn't want to redo the graph.

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@MisterMiyagi you're missing the fact that the y axis starts at 50k, so red barely changes in relative terms.

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@MisterMiyagi The plot shows that the number of full-time instructional staff has remained relatively stable over the years. However, the plot also shows a much larger count of full-time non-instructional staff, which has been increasing over time. Therefore the ratio has been increasing over time.

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@MisterMiyagi i.sstatic.net/YjbTDnKx.jpg divide blue by red

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@MisterMiyagi Ratio comes from nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/SelectVariables.aspx,

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@Arno 1) I believe US DOGE 2) i.sstatic.net/rEbv8bjk.png (UC Berkeley)

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@JonCuster Answers rebuking the graph are welcome

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@Arno what's wrong with the US National Center for Education Statistics?

Franck Dernoncourt

Feb 7 01:18

@Snijderfrey about 20% increase in 10 years

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Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 31 21:16

Why disable all flag conditions instead of just the flag condition who accuracy became equal or below 99.75?

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Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 24 21:28

@Berthold thanks!

Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 24 20:09

@Berthold Thanks! Just to confirm, the Answer Bot answer on that question was posted much earlier than 13h ago, right?

Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 24 08:09

@Blindspots Did webapps.stackexchange.com/q/173815/18147 receive an answer from the Answer Bot? If so, what's the timestamp of that answer? We're trying to understand meta.stackexchange.com/q/405963/178179 Thanks!

Franck Dernoncourt

Aug 14, 2024 12:48

This is why Roomba makes no sense. A question typically doesn't become useless after 1 year. Decrease the required view count to prevent Roomba deletion when score = 0 on smaller sites

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Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 21 10:02

@guillaume31 done

Franck Dernoncourt

Jan 20 19:37

@guillaume31 Bob met his boss Alice. Alice told him X and Y (e.g. X = "We'll hire 2 new employees this year" and Y="Our GPU budget will double in Q2"). Bob then met the team he manages. Bob tells them: "Here's the passdown from Alice: X and Y".

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Franck Dernoncourt

Dec 31, 2024 14:57

@mins Not at all meant to be a criticism, I understand that indeed. I thought, as a non-expert, that there could be other reasons too, and that being something less sturdy could be cheaper.

Franck Dernoncourt

Dec 31, 2024 14:57

@jwenting I guess that that Muan was built DMZ style then :) But I think we're back to my original question: Why build a sturdy embankment at the end of a runway if there isn't much to protect beyond it? So far sounds like it's because it was cheaper.

Franck Dernoncourt

Dec 31, 2024 14:57

@mins thanks, I'd have thought that the way to compensate for the runway slope would be similar for different airports. Yes I agree that many interviews are BS. Can't wait for the day when we automatically process all those recorded statements and make people accountable for all the BS they say.

Franck Dernoncourt

Dec 31, 2024 14:57

@mins Thanks, I'm surprised that airport designs aren't more standardized. I agree that hindsight is 20/20.

Franck Dernoncourt

Dec 31, 2024 14:57

"The embankment isn't to protect anything, it's to raise the localizer array, to compensate for the runway slope." Thanks (+1) but then why make it sturdy?

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Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@JonathanReez Thanks for the stats. In many cases, "dangers" are overblown (e.g., by clickbait articles/videos).

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@André thank you!

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@André got it, thanks, you're welcome to add it in an answer.

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@GiacomoCatenazzi perfect, thanks!

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@GiacomoCatenazzi thanks! diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/… says "la zone est formellement déconseillée. ". Which page says proscrits?

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@GiacomoCatenazzi I didn't find any info yet. Are French citizens banned by their government from entering the Darian gap, or do they need authorization by the French gov to enter the Darian gap?

Franck Dernoncourt

Oct 8, 2024 19:21

@GiacomoCatenazzi Do I need an authorization by the French government?

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Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@littleadv lack of prior research != off-topic

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@littleadv If you had looked at the VTC reasons, then you'd know that "at least 4 people so far disagree" is incorrect. 3 VTC are instead "I’m voting to close this question because it can be answer by a simple google query." Only 1 VTC (you?) says it's off-topic. So these "at least 4 people so far disagree" suddenly became only you lol

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@littleadv "Obviously, at least 4 people so far disagree." No. you didn't look at the VTC reason. I'm not aggressive and I am not yelling.

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@littleadv starlink mini is designed for travelers. And Airplanes are used by travelers. 100% on topic, not even borderline.

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@PeterM you wrote "any star-link product" that is incorrect as shown by the starlink aviation link. About the visibility requirements, the quote I gave seems to say it works somehow ("40%") What's your source?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@Hilmar about the video you linked to (youtu.be/N9QNi2C4P0c?si=HN9i_ljU-zC9G7yQ), comments (including from the author) says that it is possible to use Starlink in a plane

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@PeterM I see conflicting answers on Google. And policies are not always implemented. And starllink also has aviation plans starlink.com/business/aviation

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@Tor-EinarJarnbjo well that worked a bit for them: reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/10uzg7f/… "was forced to buy an extra seat to set it up while flying. Reception wasn’t great and I did have obstructions about 40 percent of the time but still decent."

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@Tor-EinarJarnbjo thanks, sounds like a good answer. Can you please post it as an answer?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 28, 2024 04:08

@Tor-EinarJarnbjo point the dish toward the sky via the window?

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Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 20:55

@jcaron Thanks very much, it correctly conveys my intentions. He's likely correct indeed, but I prefer when my knowledge is more certain than likely. E.g., maybe humans only put a manual stamp and don't add that info in their computer system.

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

For the "Needs details or clarity" VTCs, what else shall I clarify?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed I fail to see the difference so I edited the question and used your question. is that ok now?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed isn't your suggested question "why are officers still stamping even though stamps are not always applied [anymore]?“ the same as the question I wrote "Why do immigration officers place an exit stamp on the passenger's passport while automated emigration gates don't at BKK airport?"?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed "simply different" what's the difference?

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed Not nonsense. That's what made me wonder why humans add exit stamps if machines don't. "But it's not news to you that countries stamp the passports of some visitors, surely" most countries don't have eGates.

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed "Because it's the law?" idk, you tell me

Franck Dernoncourt

Sep 25, 2024 11:10

@Relaxed Why do immigration officers place an exit stamp on the passenger's passport then?