Recent content by Alistair

Yeah, good points, and I agree. On the AI topic, what I think is notable, and potentially concerning, is that the main way in which AI is boosting the GDP numbers at present isn't 'revenue generated from useful AI applications', it's 'capital investment in AI infrastructure'. The Mag 7...

Definitely a factor, although perhaps not as much as you'd think based on the data I've seen. For alcohol decline, I mean. Trends in consumption for Michigan, and for Florida per your example are pretty much identical. I think that's more a longer term trend as well. Realistically if you wanted...

I'd agree that the craft scene got too crowded, and that's a factor. On the immigration thing, maybe... but if that was the root cause, why is 2024 and 2025 the timeframe? You'd think 2021, 2022 would demonstrate the same thing? I tend to agree on the fed. The Mag 7, yeah, everyone is in...

Heh, fair. The issue with general population level trends! There's always some outliers. Prost!

This is a good question, and as this is my industry, I feel that for once, I'm actually the expert and can comment with some authority! Alcohol consumption is definitely declining, and in fact has been for about 30 years now. People just ain't drinking like the used to. You probably drink less...

That's a lot to unpack, so let's go through line by line. Unemployment. No, it's not down. https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-unemployment-rate.htm Bls statistics pegged it at 4.1% in December 24, now they're at 4.4%. Still low by historical standards, but the highest...

To be honest mdwest, I have a very, very different opinion on the current economic environment than you do. Additionally, you are the only person all year who I've experienced having this particular opinion. I say that very seriously. From where I'm sitting, things are only really 'good' for...

It's a good pick. Enjoy it. I think I already mentioned that I went that route. Certainly a solid, reliable rifle for what it is. I assume your is also the 'latest' modern M70 with the CRF action? I believe the finish is already some variation on cerakote, or at least my 2013 was. Certainly...

I'm generally pretty good at not accumulating crap, a side effect of having moved country a couple times in the last decade for work and spending quite a while renting in various shorter term locations. Having the question "Am I really going to pay for a shipping container for this" in the back...

My general rule is that any flight over about 4 hours, business is worth it. Any shorter, it probably isn't. Business offers better leg room, more space, more comfortable seating, better sleeping arrangements. I can expect to sleep fairly well in a business class seat. I cannot say the same in...

50 or so here in the north. A very welcome diversion from our usual nonsense this time of year. Heck, I might even break out the flip flops and the grill!

I had a 2013 vintage Win 70 Safari Express which was perfectly acceptable. It worked fine, quality was ok, the fake blueing stuff they use is a bit meh, the wood was solid, but uninspiring. Standard US brand rifle stuff, basically. Cheaply made, but generally reliable and decent value. I didn't...

Also @DaddyFlip, I would like a copy of your data set to play around with please. I might break out my old stats module from uni, see if you can do some sort of random forest approach to predict efficiency for new loads and cartridges based on the data.

Well done. A much more comprehensive methodology! One build for you. If you're comparing disparate powders, then I take some issue with your calculation relying on grains. You need to account for variation in specific energy per grain for each powder as it's 'possible' that this might vary...

To expound on my previous waffling, here's some actual efficiency percentages based on the data I showed above.