Indeed they do; thank you very much for fixing it!
The same happens also with the first two communities of the Active User Growth category:
- [email protected], Business, 2 →828, 333 posts (331 this week)
- [email protected], Antenna Pod, 2 →828, 333 posts (331 this week)
The stats themselves also seem to be off for both: [email protected] may have gotten so many active users but certainly not 331 weekly posts (unless they got mass deleted since). [email protected] appears to only have two posts in the whole community, so both user and post numbers are probably miscalculated.
I've been playing it sporadically over the past 10 years and I'd say it's a lot of fun! Very easy to get into, even for people with little strategy experience. The mechanics are clear and not overly complex; for beginners and intermediate players I feel like it's just the right balance.
It also runs on pretty much anything (as demonstrated^), so I like having it installed and playing a short skirmish for 20-30' if I'm bored. Alternatively, there's plenty of decent campaigns, and a lot of fan content (and a map editor if you want to try your hands at it).
I've only played it a computer though, so not sure how well the interface works for touchscreens.
It would be nice if popular science articles' headlines showed more nuance. "Reveal" is too strong, "suggests" would describe it better.
Interesting study regardless of what findings it represents, though. Analyzing centuries-old grain traces on blades sounds like something out of sci-fi; I wonder what tools archaeology will have at its disposal a few decades from now.
Nice idea about the GPS receiver, I hadn't thought of this workaround.
I ~recently got a Fairphone as well, and while it's the next model, the fact that I can see them still supporting the FP3 with both hardware and software was what convinced me that they'll probably keep the same promise with my model in the future.
Apart from no headphone jack and it being a little bigger than I'd like, I'm very happy with the FP4. I intend to use it until the end of its 5-year warranty, and reading about the longevity of yours makes me optimistic. Thanks for sharing!
It certainly has a learning curve, and not everything is well designed. However, I think that's unfortunately to be expected of the whole domain; ERP tends to be one of the most complex types of software. The question is, which option makes this whole complexity less painful/overwhelming.
For the scope, features and breadth that Odoo offers, I think it's doing a decent job (albeit with lots of room for improvement).
Is there any alternative ERP system of a ~comparable scope that you could alternatively recommend? Python-based is ideal, but other languages are also fine.
I have a similar background and went to Flanders for a Master's, and have been very satisfied.
There's several good universities, and most everybody speaks good English (even outside of the university environment) - to the degree that it can even be difficult to practice Dutch unless asking people deliberately to do so. Nevertheless, learning some Dutch helps with some everyday things like the supermarket, and should you aim for an intermediate+ level (think B1/2) it can give you an edge when looking for a job later.
Job opportunities are generally better than in most European countries, both in the industry and with all the organizations hosted in Brussels.
University fees are low compared to the UK (though similar to other European countries), but living costs are high. Expect to pay at least €400 rent for a small student room, and monthly expenses of another €400 if living in simple student conditions.
Public services are mostly good, with decent education, excellent healthcare and mostly reliable public transport (trains are alright, but buses can have issues from time to time). Most places are safe (besides the occasional bike theft), and police are actually nice.
I've grown to like the people here. Coming from southern Europe they can appear somewhat closed, and indeed tend to keep to themselves mostly. But if you show genuine interest in the country and it's ways, and even start learning some Dutch, it will be appreciated and you'll find people to hang out with and even become friends (of course, the alternative to just mingle with internationals is very common). In general they're polite, helpful and professional even when they don't know you, it's just that it takes a while to break this first "acquaintance" barrier. Sharing a dorm with them is usually a good way to get to know them better.
Quality of life depends on who you ask. The weather is pretty much what you'd get in England, and night life is limited to a few places and not too long either. But there's a lot of opportunities for activities, sports, culture etc., and the region has a rich heritage with beautiful cities (also some nice nature in Wallonia). Work-Life balance is excellent which coming from the South is a very welcome change (Belgians will work well and efficiently until their shift is done, and then not touch work again until the next day).
If you have any specific questions, I'm happy to answer them :)
Most general "must-see" places have already been mentioned, you can't go wrong with them. I would perhaps throw in Leuven as a good half/one day trip, especially if you're staying in the center of the country.
I'd suggest to also focus on distinctly Belgian food/activities, which your friend might not have in Germany: visiting a frituur, sampling the local beer/pralines, going for a bike ride, perhaps a cantus if you're up for that. These are independent of location but are all quintessentially Belgian.