So far as we currently know, classical information (aka bits) cannot be transferred via quantum entanglement (aka spooky action at a distance.)

I love the names they give to things nowadays. In this case, specifically "Spooky action"

I think that when it comes to the term "spooky action", "nowadays" would be around the time Einstein was working on all of this.

You can always use the null coalescing operator.

(foo as Bar ?? new Bar()).Method();

Just wear lycra. People don't wear it because of how it looks. It's fast wicking. Even in mid 30s celsius I get to work far less sweaty than taking public transport.

Most people who complain about sweat are trying to cycle in cotton. Just change when you get to work.

15 mins ride is barely enough to get warmed up, you might as well run to get some exercise. 10-20 miles from work is a nice distance for cycling.

Indeed. I live in the UK and had no need to buy a single text book throughout my degree (Computer Science). There were usually a few equivalent suggested books for each module. We were free to purchase or borrow any of them or use other sources such as online material.

I bought half a dozen books because they were interesting beyond the course itself, mostly just used the library and online material though.