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boonepii t1_j25r9ge wrote
Reply to comment by FSmertz in Are haflinger slippers actually worth it? by Tsquires1922
Uggs since 1974 is the original uggs. They ship from Australia and supposedly last for a long time.
boonepii t1_j16asue wrote
These are not designed to be turned on/off. They are designed to warm a room and maintain it warm.
I use the higher end one that has flat sides. It forms a chimney that effectively blows hot air out of the top. No moving parts. Well worth the extra $50-$75 extra. Mine has sleep timer, 3 power settings, digital thermostat. Inexpensive to operate because no moving parts.
boonepii t1_j0wx4iz wrote
Reply to comment by Will_Winters in 10 years and still kicking, haven’t had to repair or replace a single part (Weber Spirit gas grill from 2012) by ScreamingPrawnBucket
I canceled my Weber for a Napoleon. I hope it lasts forever.
boonepii t1_j0eo3ad wrote
Reply to comment by Stopa42 in 5 second toaster and kettle by F1NNTORIO
How does induction work then? I hear it boils water in seconds.
boonepii t1_iyywihb wrote
This is a worthwhile project for sure. Very cool
boonepii t1_iyayd2p wrote
Reply to comment by Political_Fishbulb in Researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delicate tissue around it: placing long needles through the skull and sending pulses of electrical current into a glioblastoma tumour, this makes chemotherapy treatment of brain cancer suddenly possible by giuliomagnifico
I wish I agreed with you. I mean sure, yoir not wrong.
But innovation is being directed by profit. It’s what capitalism is. The profit is Recurring Revenue, not a single event. Managing symptoms is way more profitable than healing. It’s basic business principles.
This is what is running our healthcare. MBA’s are now hospital CEO’s. Maximize revenue and minimize expenses is what MBA’s do.
boonepii t1_iyaxhrt wrote
Reply to comment by fffyhhiurfgghh in Researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delicate tissue around it: placing long needles through the skull and sending pulses of electrical current into a glioblastoma tumour, this makes chemotherapy treatment of brain cancer suddenly possible by giuliomagnifico
Highest cost for a single treatment is $3.5M because the monthly recurring treatment is $120k.
boonepii t1_iy9olvj wrote
Reply to comment by alxmartin in Researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the delicate tissue around it: placing long needles through the skull and sending pulses of electrical current into a glioblastoma tumour, this makes chemotherapy treatment of brain cancer suddenly possible by giuliomagnifico
Well solving the underlying issue isn’t as profitable as treating it
Edit: profit is what gets investors. Recurring revenue is what every CEO wants. CEO’s are now MBA graduates. MBA’s drive profit driven results. Recurring revenue is more profitable, less risky, and is the current Wall Street buzz word.
Your healthcare is now being lead by MBA’s. Ever wonder why nurses are fleeing and under staffed constantly.
Innovation requires investment. Investment requires profit. Recurring revenue is the largest trend and is more profitable than a single pill cure.
Therefore the investment gets steered towards future profit, not what’s best for mankind.
boonepii t1_is44s2u wrote
Reply to comment by SatanLifeProTips in NASA has invented a new type of high-performance battery that researchers claim could be used to power fully electric airplanes. by phife_is_a_dawg
Yup, R&D centers are easier to spin up with small production lines. But that won’t cut it for manufacturing in volume. So in year 2-3 of validation is when the buildings to scale manufacturing break ground so hopefully they will be fully productive at the perfect time.
That’s a serious gant chart. Lol
boonepii t1_is2jvop wrote
Reply to comment by giggidy88 in NASA has invented a new type of high-performance battery that researchers claim could be used to power fully electric airplanes. by phife_is_a_dawg
Battery tech is evolving fast. That’s no joke. There are many many billions being invested into new battery projects, and not all the companies doing it are following the same theories.
The issue is a battery factory takes 4-5 years to spin up. You need years worth of research and negotiation with many companies before you can build a building. Once you chose the vendor of equipment you have to build the building to their desired specs. These buildings are massive and complex. Lots of fire safety integrations and stuff like that.
So, your cutting edge battery factory is 2-5 years out of date when you open the doors.
boonepii t1_j95p3uq wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I got to see a huge metrology operation last week. Over 150 calibration and repair technicians. Was very very cool.
Metrology is a very cool job. Tons of demand.