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Can someone please explain to me why it is called “Visa” in some languages and “Visum” in others? My understanding is that “visum” means “that which has been seen” in Latin. What does “visa” mean then?


> My understanding is that “visum” means “that which has been seen” in Latin. What does “visa” mean then?

Basically the same thing, from the same root verb “vidēre”; vīsum is “that which has been seen” (noun), vīsa is “which has been seen” (adjective), from which English and some other languages have derived a noun “visa” as a shortening of the modern Latin “charta vīsa” (“paper/document which has been seen”) possibly through a french intermediary before English (different sources I’ve seen disagree on this.)


They're both forms (perfect passive particle in particular) of the latin verb "video". So they both mean "having been seen". The difference is in gender. visa = feminine; visum = neuter; visus = masculine.


*will not


> GPU on MacOS ARM64 is supported by compiling a small module using the Xcode Command Line Tools, which need to be installed. This is a one time cost that happens the first time you run your llamafile.


I wonder if it's possible for llamafile to distribute without the need for Xcode Command Line Tools, but perhaps it's necessary for the single cross-platform binary.

Loved llamafile and used it to build the first version of https://recurse.chat/, but live compilation using XCode Command Line Tool is a no-go for Mac App Store builds (runs in Mac App Sandbox). llama.cpp doesn't need compiling on user's machine fwiw.


> It's solar powered, …


How is it possible that these towers have not been made more difficult to access? Is it usual for them to be secured only by a low fence?!


There's a broader area protected by a high fence with barbed wire. They had access there, cause the father is a radio engineer and have friends on various sites.


It's also in bordered by two farms, with a flood plain across the street, in a rural part of St. Charles County, in MO. Granted, home builders keep building subdivisions closer and closer, but just 10-15 years ago the closest residence was a mile or so away (outside the couple farm houses).

There's also danger/warning signage around the entire property, on all fences (including those around the towers).


Is that the KH0J transmitter? I've driven past that countless times and it seems so run-down I've often wondered if it was still transmitting. So many times I've wanted to park in the lot and take a gander... Probably for the better that I haven't!


Seeing the frequency on the sign with the FCC station ID brought back fond memories of the former licensee, KIRL. I listened to 1460 in the late 60's and early 70's when it played top 40 rock and roll. A nice alternative to the top 40 powerhouse at the time, KXOK 630.


Yep! Honestly this site is about average in terms of local tower site upkeep. Many station owners let their sites run a bit wild, unfortunately.


There'll be a higher external fence for access by vehicles and people who need to go near the tower (someone is mowing that grass), the short fence is just a reminder to go no further unless authorised.


The tech is so old-school that it predates the fear culture.


The AM radio tower that I know is near me has a short wooden fence close to the tower, and then a larger area surrounded by a high fence with barbed wire tops and warning signs.


Jeff's dad works there :)


As soon as some kids jump over the fence and at least one of them ends up in a hospital with a severe condition, those fences will get replaced.


Technically the morgue is in the hospital…


Death is a pretty severe condition, too.


Highly incompatible with life.


Sounds bad, is it reversible?


Yes but it takes 3 days.


They tried to confirm this anecdote with a proper blind study, but the study kept proclaiming, "I can see now!"


And several doctors have to interact with you even if you’re dead.


Most train tracks don't even have a fence.


The UK is part of Europe, too.


In the UK the word “Europe” is commonly understood in certain connected to mean continental Europe or the EU, in contrast to the UK.


It's really not. There was a little falling out that occurred in 2016, you might have heard of it.


EU and Europe are not the same thing (one is an organization, the other is a continent).


Yes and everyone understood what was meant from context without the pedantry.

Do you really think people don’t know which continent the UK belongs to?

Do you think people are in danger of thinking the UK is actually in Africa or Asia when the colloquialism of ‘Europe’ is used?


What better place to be overly pedantic than the HN comment section ;)


  Do you really think people don’t know which continent the UK belongs to?
Have you heard of americans ?


Touché!


how do i get in there?


You don't. If you could, the FBI could. You would have to be introduced by a friend who's in it.


But countless people have read what you wrote. Isn't that something?


No idea if it was one or a million. So no.


Is there any way I can help you, then?


You are legally obliged to have an imprint on your site.


you're right, I will add it. thanks


But you did manage to write this comment! Someone else could have been way too lazy for that, too.


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