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Human: [Doctor Who] Does the Doctor have any belief in a God? Not the many godlike entities he has met, but a creator deity. He often invokes God and Heaven, but is this a Gallifreyan belief, or something he picked up from humans? He once said he wanted to explore the concept of afterlife when Danny died. Assistant: He has met enough godlike creatures that I bet he wouldn't be surprised if he found someone higher up on the ladder. However, it's worth noting that the beings who normal races worship as God's are the ones who in turn worship timelords. He is above what most people would consider a god.

Human: [Doctor Who] Does the Doctor have any belief in a God? Not the many godlike entities he has met, but a creator deity. He often invokes God and Heaven, but is this a Gallifreyan belief, or something he picked up from humans? He once said he wanted to explore the concept of afterlife when Danny died. Assistant: He's an alien of Science, I doubt it.

Human: What topics in physics did you fail to understand from a professor but then immediately clicked when you googled it? I've had this happen countless times and I was wondering about other people's experiences. Linear algebra was the biggest culprit for me. I didn't understand jack sh\*t from the professor, but once I read about it online (wikipiedia has been surprisingly helpful for me) it all seemed to click immediately. Assistant: Fouriertransformation

Human: What topics in physics did you fail to understand from a professor but then immediately clicked when you googled it? I've had this happen countless times and I was wondering about other people's experiences. Linear algebra was the biggest culprit for me. I didn't understand jack sh\*t from the professor, but once I read about it online (wikipiedia has been surprisingly helpful for me) it all seemed to click immediately. Assistant: Usually there's 10 different ways to explain something but only one or two will click with a particular student. This is because a particular topic's description has to link up with what the student already understands to make a connection. And what a particular student understands or has forgotten can be quite varied. This is true whether you're teaching physics or golf.

Human: What are some real life applications and uses of non-uniform bending? Assistant: I do sailboats. Carbon masts are designed to have varying cross sections and modulus up their length to bend non-uniformly. It's to change the shape of the sail; add depth to a flat sheet in different areas.

Human: What are some real life applications and uses of non-uniform bending? Assistant: Did you google it?

Human: How do you grate the last part of the cheese? Whenever I grate, I get a small nub that's all flimsy and it just crumbles. Is there a trick to it? How can i get every last bit out of this cheese? Assistant: That's just your reward for grating all that cheese

Human: How do you grate the last part of the cheese? Whenever I grate, I get a small nub that's all flimsy and it just crumbles. Is there a trick to it? How can i get every last bit out of this cheese? Assistant: You don't, throw it in your sauce.

Human: Why is Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' a line? Is there any actual engineering or logistics reason that this megastructure is planned to be so long rather than a broader, shorter design, or even circular? It seems like it would be a logistical nightmare for construction and transportation. Also I can only assume there will be very minimal natural light at the ground floor in the centre of the two walls. Have they mentioned any solutions for this? Assistant: Because everything has to be straight over there

Human: Why is Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' a line? Is there any actual engineering or logistics reason that this megastructure is planned to be so long rather than a broader, shorter design, or even circular? It seems like it would be a logistical nightmare for construction and transportation. Also I can only assume there will be very minimal natural light at the ground floor in the centre of the two walls. Have they mentioned any solutions for this? Assistant: It's really stupid to make it 0.2 km wide and 170 km long. It has an area of 34 km^2. If it is built in a circle then the farthest apart anything could be would be 3.29 km. Instead the farthest distance anything could be is 170 km. Am I missing anything here? Is there something that makes this a good idea? edit. Correction. The farthest apart anything would be is 6.58 km. 3.29 km is the radius of the circle, not the diameter.

Human: Weird flavors that actually aren't bad? Stumbled across pickle flavored cupcakes from delish.com. The taste wasn't actually that bad partnered with the bourbon buttercream, but the smell of the kitchen was nauseating. Other than this, what are some examples of weird/unusual flavors that work? Assistant: Peanut butter curry cookies Lemon and coffee Miso caramel is one of my favorite things to make. Cheeses can be really interesting. I’ve had a creme brûlée with apricot and Camembert, a Parmesan cheesecake, and different cheese gelatos.

Human: Weird flavors that actually aren't bad? Stumbled across pickle flavored cupcakes from delish.com. The taste wasn't actually that bad partnered with the bourbon buttercream, but the smell of the kitchen was nauseating. Other than this, what are some examples of weird/unusual flavors that work? Assistant: Corn + cheese. Very good.

Human: How much were you able to save towards retirement during graduate school? I am trying to figure out how to approach saving for retirement while being in graduate school. What have you been able to do? I am not in school yet but planning for the future. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/40ixmd/how_to_save_for_retirement_as_a_phd_student/?sort=confidence Assistant: My assistantship paid me $9,000/year, and my spouse's assistantship paid the same (with full tuition waivers). We spent 99.9% of that on rent and other living expenses, and graduated in the black. No retirement money was saved.

Human: How much were you able to save towards retirement during graduate school? I am trying to figure out how to approach saving for retirement while being in graduate school. What have you been able to do? I am not in school yet but planning for the future. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/40ixmd/how_to_save_for_retirement_as_a_phd_student/?sort=confidence Assistant: Hack: be married.

Human: I am looking for a new engine, does anyone have any good suggestions? I currently own a 1972 Super Beetle and am looking for a engine with a bit more power that won't require a ton of body shaping. Does anyone have any good suggestions that would fit in the small area of the beetle? Assistant: get the latest copy of HOT VW magazine. they'll have some builders in the back for a 2100cc engine. there's a yt video of a guy w. 1973 super beetle, w/ 500 hp subie engine, but its a major work. back in the day you could find 356 motors.... today that engine would be worth a new 911.

Human: I am looking for a new engine, does anyone have any good suggestions? I currently own a 1972 Super Beetle and am looking for a engine with a bit more power that won't require a ton of body shaping. Does anyone have any good suggestions that would fit in the small area of the beetle? Assistant: Could go electric.

Human: If you wouldn't mind, help us test a new (?) feature. Respond to this thread and lead your comment with "Clarifying question:" to see if the bot removes it for not containing a link. Assistant: Clarifying question: do I need to use quotation marks?

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Human: How do you efficiently handle equations/calculations in reports at job? To clarify a bit, as a mechanical engineer I often have to do calculations, some basic, other not so much but still need to write them in Word reports. So my current process is: - develop a mathematical model/equation by writing it in my notebook, - rewrite the equation to excel - iterate it until a solution is found - rewrite equation to Word report, substitute the solution variables to equation and lastly write the solution value - if the solution proves wrong, back to excel and delete and rewrite solution variables in Word Soo how do you solve the problem of writing calculations to Word reports efficiently? Assistant: Use LaTeX

Human: How do you efficiently handle equations/calculations in reports at job? To clarify a bit, as a mechanical engineer I often have to do calculations, some basic, other not so much but still need to write them in Word reports. So my current process is: - develop a mathematical model/equation by writing it in my notebook, - rewrite the equation to excel - iterate it until a solution is found - rewrite equation to Word report, substitute the solution variables to equation and lastly write the solution value - if the solution proves wrong, back to excel and delete and rewrite solution variables in Word Soo how do you solve the problem of writing calculations to Word reports efficiently? Assistant: I summarize what I'm calculating in the report body and attach the calculations as an appendix. The appendices are usually printouts of programs I used for the calculations, or of excel documents, or worst case scenario, scanned copies of hand calculations. The need for hand calculations is rare in my case. The simple stuff like a mannings equation can be done in excel quickly and the difficult stuff like a time step detention analysis needs a computer.

Human: [UT], [NY] My CEO offered employees who weren't happy "the same severance package we gave to those individuals we just let go" in a company-wide email. Is that offer binding? Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. Following the layoff the CEO send a company-wide motivational email of sorts with the subject "Red Pill / Blue Pill" that has the quote: "**If the red** **pill** **isn't for you** To create the future, we cannot be a fly under the radar, check-in, check-out, collect a paycheck type of company. Our team needs to be all in, united, and passionate about creating the future. We need a team of people who want to be here, who want to push each other to be better. If you don't want to be part of this journey, we respect that! We give you the same severance package we gave to those individuals who we just let go. If you would like to take this path, let your manager and HR know, and we will work on a reasonable transition plan for you and your team." Is this offer binding? The employees let go were all employees for a year or less and got a few months severance. I haven't been happy for a while and am seriously considering taking the Blue Pill option. For reference I'm in Utah and the company HQ is in NY. Assistant: "Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. " Wow! That would have the opposite effect on me; I'd be seeing that as a sign to leave.

Human: [UT], [NY] My CEO offered employees who weren't happy "the same severance package we gave to those individuals we just let go" in a company-wide email. Is that offer binding? Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. Following the layoff the CEO send a company-wide motivational email of sorts with the subject "Red Pill / Blue Pill" that has the quote: "**If the red** **pill** **isn't for you** To create the future, we cannot be a fly under the radar, check-in, check-out, collect a paycheck type of company. Our team needs to be all in, united, and passionate about creating the future. We need a team of people who want to be here, who want to push each other to be better. If you don't want to be part of this journey, we respect that! We give you the same severance package we gave to those individuals who we just let go. If you would like to take this path, let your manager and HR know, and we will work on a reasonable transition plan for you and your team." Is this offer binding? The employees let go were all employees for a year or less and got a few months severance. I haven't been happy for a while and am seriously considering taking the Blue Pill option. For reference I'm in Utah and the company HQ is in NY. Assistant: This looks like the type of edgelord Boomer email that typically underscores a floundering business model whose Executives have not evolved or adapted and who now have no clue why they aren’t competitive. Take the money and run. nfa

Human: Academics of Reddit, what are your hobbies? Assistant: I'm a distance runner, and since I started doing this I keep discovering a surprising number of other academics do it too. It's like a little secret society, almost! Last year I was at a symposium and said "Anybody feel like a run before we start work tomorrow?" and a substantial part of the room turned up - meaning they'd already brought their running kit.

Human: Academics of Reddit, what are your hobbies? Assistant: Yoga, weed, sewing, kinky sex.

Human: Please recommend a YouTube channel for car basics? Is there any channel which explains the basic working of all the car parts in detail ? I already watch 1. Engineering Explained 2. Donut Media 3. MCM Assistant: South Main Auto is amazing.

Human: Please recommend a YouTube channel for car basics? Is there any channel which explains the basic working of all the car parts in detail ? I already watch 1. Engineering Explained 2. Donut Media 3. MCM Assistant: +1 for ChrisFix, great all around channel for beginners or even guys that already know stuff about cars. FordTechMakuloco if you have a Ford, or are thinking about getting one. That guy really knows his shit and shows and explains things really well.

Human: Does your senior design / "capstone project" matter for your career? I'm a MechE junior and was curious about whether or not senior design is something that will be relevant career-wise in the future. I assume that if it's directly related to my desired career then it could be beneficial but I also assumed that most people do jobs not directly related to their senior design, and I'm hoping I'll have a full time position lined up by the time the senior design project is over anyways (end of senior spring semester) so it probably wouldn't appear on my resume for my first job. My school has a really cool aerospace project every year (we don't have an actual AeroE major) that sounds like it would be fun/cool to join, but I don't plan on applying to any jobs related to aerospace (but I really enjoyed fluid mechanics and am taking aerospace propulsion this spring as a general depth elective). Most of the alumni of that project go to work directly for Boeing/LM or go to grad school for AeroE, both of which are paths I'm not interested in. If I know I'm not interested in the long-term path, should I avoid this senior design project and do something else? The thing I really want is to not end up on a project that I actually just don't care about. Any thoughts on doing a fun capstone project that probably won't be relevant to the rest of my career? Assistant: Unless you design a very impressive senior capstone project, it won't matter much.

Human: Does your senior design / "capstone project" matter for your career? I'm a MechE junior and was curious about whether or not senior design is something that will be relevant career-wise in the future. I assume that if it's directly related to my desired career then it could be beneficial but I also assumed that most people do jobs not directly related to their senior design, and I'm hoping I'll have a full time position lined up by the time the senior design project is over anyways (end of senior spring semester) so it probably wouldn't appear on my resume for my first job. My school has a really cool aerospace project every year (we don't have an actual AeroE major) that sounds like it would be fun/cool to join, but I don't plan on applying to any jobs related to aerospace (but I really enjoyed fluid mechanics and am taking aerospace propulsion this spring as a general depth elective). Most of the alumni of that project go to work directly for Boeing/LM or go to grad school for AeroE, both of which are paths I'm not interested in. If I know I'm not interested in the long-term path, should I avoid this senior design project and do something else? The thing I really want is to not end up on a project that I actually just don't care about. Any thoughts on doing a fun capstone project that probably won't be relevant to the rest of my career? Assistant: What matters on your capstone is that you put in good effort, learn, and can share about what you have learned. Try to pick a project that interests you, but make sure that you keep putting in the effort even if not interested -- Schooling probably taught you this already, but you can't count on everything in life being completely, entirely interesting and engaging :)

Human: [CAN] Got let go 3 months in to a 10 month temp job. How do I best present this on a resume? I got no reason. I was just told it was a no cause termination. This allows me to collect EI benefits which is why I suspect it is no cause. I've always felt that the new manager didn't like me. I never got any negative performance reviews, no meetings discussing lack of meeting expectations. I got a knock on my door at 230pm Thursday with my boss and an HR rep. I was then told I would be let go early from my contract, and was handed a letter saying that. The HR person then stuck around as I packed my things, and I was escorted out of the building. This very likely can't be "no cause". I find this type of layoff more like a firing. I haven't asked my old boss to be a reference, and am honestly scared to as I suspect she didn't like me much. How should I present this on a resume, and is this a big deal in terms of not including them as a reference for future applications? I'm quite concerned over what this means for me, and am very confused because I don't know where I went wrong. Any help / clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Assistant: You don’t need to say anything beyond the fact that it was a 3-month temp/contract job. The fact that it *was* a temp gig is ideal. Please don’t stress about this too much, it happens more than you’d think. It was a 3-month temp job, that’s it.

Human: [CAN] Got let go 3 months in to a 10 month temp job. How do I best present this on a resume? I got no reason. I was just told it was a no cause termination. This allows me to collect EI benefits which is why I suspect it is no cause. I've always felt that the new manager didn't like me. I never got any negative performance reviews, no meetings discussing lack of meeting expectations. I got a knock on my door at 230pm Thursday with my boss and an HR rep. I was then told I would be let go early from my contract, and was handed a letter saying that. The HR person then stuck around as I packed my things, and I was escorted out of the building. This very likely can't be "no cause". I find this type of layoff more like a firing. I haven't asked my old boss to be a reference, and am honestly scared to as I suspect she didn't like me much. How should I present this on a resume, and is this a big deal in terms of not including them as a reference for future applications? I'm quite concerned over what this means for me, and am very confused because I don't know where I went wrong. Any help / clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Assistant: “Contract position.” Or leave it off.

Human: What engineering fields are booming right now and will see significant growth in the next 10-30 years in terms of job prospects? Assistant: Semiconductor process engineers

Human: What engineering fields are booming right now and will see significant growth in the next 10-30 years in terms of job prospects? Assistant: I think there will be a lot of opportunities in renewable energy. Specifically, grid scale storage, EV integration and infrastructure, and the usual solar/wind, etc. Most engineering degrees could work in this field in various aspects.

Human: What is the term for a material sandwiched between two other materials? Like a middle layer in composite material or insulating material between an inner and outer layer of fabric. Assistant: Ham

Human: What is the term for a material sandwiched between two other materials? Like a middle layer in composite material or insulating material between an inner and outer layer of fabric. Assistant: I spent 5 years as an engineer making sandwich panels. They're comprised of skins and core. The outer layers are skin and any inner layers are core, if there's multiple layers that just means there's multiple pieces of core.

Human: Do you put memes in your presentations? I'd like to start a discussion on this. Do you put memes/jokes in your academic presentations? What are your thoughts on them, and what do you think of researchers who do? Assistant: Sometimes I do, sometimes absolutely not. This has literally nothing to do with academia. It's 100% about knowing your audience and your talk. Will your audience know and appreciate the meme? What goal does the meme help you reach?

Human: Do you put memes in your presentations? I'd like to start a discussion on this. Do you put memes/jokes in your academic presentations? What are your thoughts on them, and what do you think of researchers who do? Assistant: It reeks of desperation don’t do it

Human: Looking for an essay by a contemporary male French philosopher about the MeToo movement? Hi, sorry if my question is a bit vague, but I'm looking for a certain paper by a living male French philosopher that has written about Metoo as a cultural trend. It's quite an interesting essay in the sense that he analyses the power dynamic between (heterosexual) males and females, and how, in some cases, because of that power dynamic, the female is more often believed as the *de facto* victim, hence the question of sexual assault can be vague or misleading in those cases. Or something along that line. I don't remember much else about the author, except that he and Zizek had meet and had a debate/talk about queerness/trangenderism, then both got called out by a feminist author in the same debate. As far as I remember, the male author in question is left-leaning but habour some questionable views on such cultural issues. (It should be noted that I don't necessarily agree with his views, the essay is just very eloquent and I want to focus on his misunderstanding of the "believe women" as a normative claim instead of a legislative claim). Assistant: I believe you’re thinking of Bernard-Henri Lévy.

Human: Looking for an essay by a contemporary male French philosopher about the MeToo movement? Hi, sorry if my question is a bit vague, but I'm looking for a certain paper by a living male French philosopher that has written about Metoo as a cultural trend. It's quite an interesting essay in the sense that he analyses the power dynamic between (heterosexual) males and females, and how, in some cases, because of that power dynamic, the female is more often believed as the *de facto* victim, hence the question of sexual assault can be vague or misleading in those cases. Or something along that line. I don't remember much else about the author, except that he and Zizek had meet and had a debate/talk about queerness/trangenderism, then both got called out by a feminist author in the same debate. As far as I remember, the male author in question is left-leaning but habour some questionable views on such cultural issues. (It should be noted that I don't necessarily agree with his views, the essay is just very eloquent and I want to focus on his misunderstanding of the "believe women" as a normative claim instead of a legislative claim). Assistant: Jacques-Alain Miller? He's was Zizek's teacher who has recently written about trans people and me too. I think this essay was supposed to have been somewhat controversial, but I haven't read it.

Human: What's the heaviest material that can be bought for the cheapest? If I had (eg) $10,000 to spend on pure weight, what can I buy? Cheapest:heaviest Assistant: OP's mom. Sorry, had to do it.

Human: What's the heaviest material that can be bought for the cheapest? If I had (eg) $10,000 to spend on pure weight, what can I buy? Cheapest:heaviest Assistant: Water is gonna lose to land or toxic waste, but just to run the numbers on it, apparently some California farmers are paying $17 per acre-foot. An acre-foot, google tells me, is 1233 cubic meters, which is 1233 metric tons. So water is about 1.4 cents/ton... delivered.

Human: Why do restaurant eggs have a different texture to those made at home? I’ve noticed several restaurants have eggs, especially breakfast burritos, that have this weird and off putting texture…almost like biting into a wet squishy sponge. It’s awful. Any reason as to why this is? The eggs I make at home never have this texture. Assistant: When I worked in food service, we got bags of pre-mixed eggs (whites and yolks already blended into a large bag of liquid). We'd freeze them if they weren't already frozen and we'd defrost them the day we'd use them. For setting up a breakfast buffet, we'd usually boil the bags, empty them onto a cutting board, and cut it all up before putting it in a hospital pan. For specific orders, we'd have a bag defrosted that we put in a measuring cup and then poor it on the griddle and fry up when needed.

Human: Why do restaurant eggs have a different texture to those made at home? I’ve noticed several restaurants have eggs, especially breakfast burritos, that have this weird and off putting texture…almost like biting into a wet squishy sponge. It’s awful. Any reason as to why this is? The eggs I make at home never have this texture. Assistant: Also maybe a microwave is involved.

Human: What can an Electronics Electrical Engineer do to save the Earth? I am already trying to consume a small amount of water, electricity, use as few plastic as possible, sort the garbage and so on, but I think everyone can do that. So, I was wondering, if I can do something extra since I am studying masters in EE. Maybe I could apply my knowledge somehow, I just don't know how :) I already have some ideas: 1) Implementing a smart house to achieve lower electricity consumption 2) Find a job in a company dealing with renewable energy (solar panels, wind turbines...) 3) Buy a solar panel or a small wind turbine (the problem is that I rent a room, so in the nearest future it is not possible, same as smart house) 4) ? I hope you will help me to add something in this list :) Assistant: Not have children.

Human: What can an Electronics Electrical Engineer do to save the Earth? I am already trying to consume a small amount of water, electricity, use as few plastic as possible, sort the garbage and so on, but I think everyone can do that. So, I was wondering, if I can do something extra since I am studying masters in EE. Maybe I could apply my knowledge somehow, I just don't know how :) I already have some ideas: 1) Implementing a smart house to achieve lower electricity consumption 2) Find a job in a company dealing with renewable energy (solar panels, wind turbines...) 3) Buy a solar panel or a small wind turbine (the problem is that I rent a room, so in the nearest future it is not possible, same as smart house) 4) ? I hope you will help me to add something in this list :) Assistant: I am also an EE and I struggle with the same questions. My frustration is that the roadblocks towards a sustainable future are not as technological as they are political. Setting up recurring donations to political groups trying to break the stranglehold of fossil fuels on political power is impactful. Or working on a more local level to fight for net zero energy metering to make solar panels economical. The right political engagement for you depends where you are in the world.

Human: What are strings made up of in string theory? Assistant: Reflect on the kind of answer you normally expect from the question, 'What is X made of?' Now does the question make sense when X is a fundamental entity?

Human: What are strings made up of in string theory? Assistant: Math

Human: Dating/marriage and Tenure Track Academia I am in my final year of my PhD and also in my late 20s. I am currently single but I find it constantly weighing on me that I feel like I should be dating if I don’t want to be single for the rest of my life but also the demands of academia are significant. I currently am fulfilling a senior role in my lab that is much closer to a postdoc than PhD student with regards to research and management responsibilities, that plus teaching activities, and finishing my dissertation leave me very busy and often overwhelmed. Every time I look at getting into a relationship I can’t honestly say I have the time that most people want. I don’t work a 9-5. I work kind of insane hours. Also, I worry that any time I dedicate to a relationship is time I could be spending writing that next article or doing XYZ thing to advance my career. Does it get better? How do you all find/make the time? Do you feel like it takes away from your career? Field: Engineering Title: PhD student Country:US Assistant: I got married during law school, prior to pursuing my Ph.D. My wife gives more meaning to my life than any work I do ever could. Work to live, don't live to work.

Human: Dating/marriage and Tenure Track Academia I am in my final year of my PhD and also in my late 20s. I am currently single but I find it constantly weighing on me that I feel like I should be dating if I don’t want to be single for the rest of my life but also the demands of academia are significant. I currently am fulfilling a senior role in my lab that is much closer to a postdoc than PhD student with regards to research and management responsibilities, that plus teaching activities, and finishing my dissertation leave me very busy and often overwhelmed. Every time I look at getting into a relationship I can’t honestly say I have the time that most people want. I don’t work a 9-5. I work kind of insane hours. Also, I worry that any time I dedicate to a relationship is time I could be spending writing that next article or doing XYZ thing to advance my career. Does it get better? How do you all find/make the time? Do you feel like it takes away from your career? Field: Engineering Title: PhD student Country:US Assistant: Don't work so much

Human: Who gets notified of Engineering Changes at your company? I've been thinking lately about how my current company handles engineering change notifications and I'm curious if this is typical or not. Our engineering team (including design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing and industrial engineers) is 50-60 people. The responsibility for completing change requests is somewhat distributed, depending on the complexity of the change, the nature of the issue, and where the product is in its lifecycle. I work on a team that mostly deals with modifying existing product to meet a specific customer request. The majority of our work is in one product segment because it is set up to be more easily customizable, but we can and do handle requests for any product. This has made me think it's odd that we don't get notified of any engineering changes that are completed unless we are the ones to request the change (we being the individual engineer, not the team as a whole.) Does this seem fairly normal or just insane? Part of me thinks we should be made aware of the changes in case we need to alter a similar part or design that was based off a standard part with an issue, but uses a new part number because of the customization, but looking through recent changes, that's not frequently the case. I've only worked at one other company, but it was a smaller team with less work, so we did send out change notices to all the design engineers, and they were easy enough to sort through quickly and not have them overwhelm your inbox. I don't want to drown myself in emails, but I also feel like I might be missing out on useful or necessary information. Assistant: You notify people?

Human: Who gets notified of Engineering Changes at your company? I've been thinking lately about how my current company handles engineering change notifications and I'm curious if this is typical or not. Our engineering team (including design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing and industrial engineers) is 50-60 people. The responsibility for completing change requests is somewhat distributed, depending on the complexity of the change, the nature of the issue, and where the product is in its lifecycle. I work on a team that mostly deals with modifying existing product to meet a specific customer request. The majority of our work is in one product segment because it is set up to be more easily customizable, but we can and do handle requests for any product. This has made me think it's odd that we don't get notified of any engineering changes that are completed unless we are the ones to request the change (we being the individual engineer, not the team as a whole.) Does this seem fairly normal or just insane? Part of me thinks we should be made aware of the changes in case we need to alter a similar part or design that was based off a standard part with an issue, but uses a new part number because of the customization, but looking through recent changes, that's not frequently the case. I've only worked at one other company, but it was a smaller team with less work, so we did send out change notices to all the design engineers, and they were easy enough to sort through quickly and not have them overwhelm your inbox. I don't want to drown myself in emails, but I also feel like I might be missing out on useful or necessary information. Assistant: I worked at a company in design for limited rate products. If I wanted to make a change to a part, I would submit those changes to a drafter. The drafter would then contact the "owners" of any other items that used that part and get their input and associated changes and such. That was their job. But 99% of the time, I "owned" the whole assembly.

Human: CMV: There is nothing worth visiting in the entire state of Nevada, and there isn't a good reason to live there. I know this sounds harsh, but this view was formed by my experience in Nevada. Maybe this is a silly opinion but I'm open to anyone who knows the place a little better. For background, I live in Northern California and have been to most areas in Nevada (Northwestern parts, all of Highway 50 and I-80, Great Basin NP, Reno, Las Vegas) and I didn't see anything worth revisiting. It feels like most of the state is the same dull desert with depressing towns of all sizes scattered throughout. I love driving long distances but I hate the drive on 95 between Fallon and Vegas. There's something creepy and depressing about Nevada but I'd like to hear some reasons as to why this feeling is unjustified. Living so close to Nevada it feels like there should be some good reasons to visit every once in a while. _____ > *This is a footnote from the CMV moderators. We'd like to remind you of a couple of things. Firstly, please* ***read through our rules***. *If you see a comment that has broken one, it is more effective to report it than downvote it. Speaking of which,* ***downvotes don't change views****! Any questions or concerns? Feel free to* ***message us***. *Happy CMVing!* Assistant: https://www.google.com/search?q=red+rocks+nevada&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS749US749&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiD9d_7mu_UAhXJyFQKHWLkAjgQ_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=974 Really beautiful mountains, great hiking. Also, https://www.google.com/search?q=burning+man&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS749US749&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjkvPmOm-_UAhXkr1QKHeYxCzsQ_AUICigB&biw=1920&bih=974 One of the more unique and well known events in the entire world, takes place in Nevada

Human: CMV: There is nothing worth visiting in the entire state of Nevada, and there isn't a good reason to live there. I know this sounds harsh, but this view was formed by my experience in Nevada. Maybe this is a silly opinion but I'm open to anyone who knows the place a little better. For background, I live in Northern California and have been to most areas in Nevada (Northwestern parts, all of Highway 50 and I-80, Great Basin NP, Reno, Las Vegas) and I didn't see anything worth revisiting. It feels like most of the state is the same dull desert with depressing towns of all sizes scattered throughout. I love driving long distances but I hate the drive on 95 between Fallon and Vegas. There's something creepy and depressing about Nevada but I'd like to hear some reasons as to why this feeling is unjustified. Living so close to Nevada it feels like there should be some good reasons to visit every once in a while. _____ > *This is a footnote from the CMV moderators. We'd like to remind you of a couple of things. Firstly, please* ***read through our rules***. *If you see a comment that has broken one, it is more effective to report it than downvote it. Speaking of which,* ***downvotes don't change views****! Any questions or concerns? Feel free to* ***message us***. *Happy CMVing!* Assistant: Vegas? The best gambling city in the world?

Human: How to get a moist cake? What batter ingredients can keep my cake from becoming dry? Any tips? I’m struggling to find successful sponge cake recipes that aren’t dry. Assistant: Add mayonnaise

Human: How to get a moist cake? What batter ingredients can keep my cake from becoming dry? Any tips? I’m struggling to find successful sponge cake recipes that aren’t dry. Assistant: Find a recipe where you weigh the flour and don't measure it by cups. Too much flour will make it dry. Also, use cake flour, not all-purpose flour.

Human: Question: Should I use a 20A fuse instead of the recommended 15A for my cigarette lighter? Hi, I have a 2001 3dr 1.4 Honda civic (UK) and the cigarette lighter has been broken since I got it. I recently went to a popular automotive chain to buy some new fuses and the lady in the shop recommended that I use a 20A fuse instead of the recommended 15A. Her reasoning was that modern devices use more power and therefore a higher rated fuse is needed. However, in my manual Honda specifically state that: "replacing a fuse with one that that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system." Are Honda just covering their backs here? Should I take her advice or stick to the recommended 15A fuse? Thanks! Assistant: Listen to the engineers...

Human: Question: Should I use a 20A fuse instead of the recommended 15A for my cigarette lighter? Hi, I have a 2001 3dr 1.4 Honda civic (UK) and the cigarette lighter has been broken since I got it. I recently went to a popular automotive chain to buy some new fuses and the lady in the shop recommended that I use a 20A fuse instead of the recommended 15A. Her reasoning was that modern devices use more power and therefore a higher rated fuse is needed. However, in my manual Honda specifically state that: "replacing a fuse with one that that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system." Are Honda just covering their backs here? Should I take her advice or stick to the recommended 15A fuse? Thanks! Assistant: In your car or home, the size of the wires on a circuit define the maximum amperage for that circuit's fuse or breaker. Installing a higher rated breaker puts you at risk if the amperage draw exceeds the wire size. In a home, a 15A breaker circuit is wired with #14 wire (or greater) and a 20A breaker is wired with #12 wire (which is larger than #14) or larger. Yes, a circuit can work for years with a mismatched breaker, until it doesn't.

Human: I am having an IBS flare and have been asked to attend a 4 day group retreat. What the hell do I do? This is literally my nightmare. I am coming to the end of my PhD and, as is the tradition in our group, we have a group retreat every spring and people present their research there when they're close to finishing. But right now, I have to shit every 2 hours, loudly. Even if I manage to get a hotel room by myself (which is not a guarantee--I will probably have to room with someone else, and while I like my colleagues, I sort of don't want them to hear me shitting 8+ times a day) it will be a horrible, horrible experience for me. The group retreat is structured so that we have presentations in the morning (deargodno), and outings to the lake or hiking in the afternoon (hellnaw), for 4 days. I cannot do this. I also have severe anxiety and didn't really enjoy the group retreat much as it is. PIs of AskAcademia: what the hell do I do?! The group retreat is sort of "mandatory", but all I want is to be able to do my work in peace in the lab, never far from a toilet... (I honestly enjoy my work and would just be so happy if my PI told me I could stay in the lab with my little cell buddies listening to music.) I have had this health issue before and I'm on meds but they take some time to kick in. I don't have it as bad as some people, my labmates have no idea I have health issues, and I'd like to keep it that way. I can totally function but this retreat would just be a nightmare for me. Please help Assistant: You are ill, take your time to treat yourself and to hell anyone who says a thing about you prioritizing your health over some group tradition (if one can even call it that) Personally, I would never attend this even if I was perfectly capable, but you do you, and right now you have to focus on your health.

Human: I am having an IBS flare and have been asked to attend a 4 day group retreat. What the hell do I do? This is literally my nightmare. I am coming to the end of my PhD and, as is the tradition in our group, we have a group retreat every spring and people present their research there when they're close to finishing. But right now, I have to shit every 2 hours, loudly. Even if I manage to get a hotel room by myself (which is not a guarantee--I will probably have to room with someone else, and while I like my colleagues, I sort of don't want them to hear me shitting 8+ times a day) it will be a horrible, horrible experience for me. The group retreat is structured so that we have presentations in the morning (deargodno), and outings to the lake or hiking in the afternoon (hellnaw), for 4 days. I cannot do this. I also have severe anxiety and didn't really enjoy the group retreat much as it is. PIs of AskAcademia: what the hell do I do?! The group retreat is sort of "mandatory", but all I want is to be able to do my work in peace in the lab, never far from a toilet... (I honestly enjoy my work and would just be so happy if my PI told me I could stay in the lab with my little cell buddies listening to music.) I have had this health issue before and I'm on meds but they take some time to kick in. I don't have it as bad as some people, my labmates have no idea I have health issues, and I'd like to keep it that way. I can totally function but this retreat would just be a nightmare for me. Please help Assistant: Explain your situation to your PI.

Human: Hey, car folk! If you could add one cool feature/addition to your dream car, what would it be? Assistant: nothing wild, Just make the headlights come on when the wipers do. \-As legally required. ​ so many cars drive in the rain with no rear lights and its dangerous.

Human: Hey, car folk! If you could add one cool feature/addition to your dream car, what would it be? Assistant: The keys to it

Human: What to do with a failed lime pound cake? Hi everyone. I’m here today to ask what can I do with a failed lime pound cake. I was thinking…probably a bread pudding? Usually all my pound cakes come out really great, but today I am at my in-laws’ and simply all went wrong. The cake turned out flat and very buttery, dry on top but oily on the inside, not undercooked but very greasy. Also the lime flavor is completely gone. The basic ingredients I used: all purpose flour, butter, sugar, lime zest, a bit of lime juice, salt, baking powder, milk and eggs. What should I do? Should I just simply throw it away? Thanks in advance. Assistant: We used to take all the left over dry baked goods like cakes, cookies, failed attempts, etc and let it air dry. Then ground it into crumbs for a mixed crumb base. Then used it as a main ingredient for rum balls. The ground crumbs, cocoa, coconut, margarine, water & vanilla. Mix to get the texture of play-doh. Roll into 1" diameter balls. Roll in chocolate glaze and coconut.

Human: What to do with a failed lime pound cake? Hi everyone. I’m here today to ask what can I do with a failed lime pound cake. I was thinking…probably a bread pudding? Usually all my pound cakes come out really great, but today I am at my in-laws’ and simply all went wrong. The cake turned out flat and very buttery, dry on top but oily on the inside, not undercooked but very greasy. Also the lime flavor is completely gone. The basic ingredients I used: all purpose flour, butter, sugar, lime zest, a bit of lime juice, salt, baking powder, milk and eggs. What should I do? Should I just simply throw it away? Thanks in advance. Assistant: Trifle!

Human: AskEngineers (in all fields): What's the hottest topic in your field right now? This thread was made almost a year ago, and I think it'd be fun to see how fields have changed since then. What's hot right now in your field? Assistant: Aviation industry: 3D printing. Prototypes are expensive to machine. Right now, the tolerances aren't good enough for production parts but we can use them for custom tooling. We can make a rough shape and machine it to where we need it but that defeats the purpose and doesn't save hardly any money. Soon, though... we hope that soon we can send a drawing and get finished parts quickly while also saving lots of money.

Human: AskEngineers (in all fields): What's the hottest topic in your field right now? This thread was made almost a year ago, and I think it'd be fun to see how fields have changed since then. What's hot right now in your field? Assistant: Fpgas

Human: Academic sources on feminist concepts like rape culture, toxic / hegemonic masculinity and patriarchy Papers please. Seriously, though, I'm specifically interested in academic papers, or books which are considered go-to or at least widely recognised sources on these subjects, if they exist. I tried to search on my own and I got a lot of pop articles and forum posts, neither of which suffice and I don't know what else to do since I'm in a completely irrelevant field. I want to read something well structured and abstract on these issues. Brief explanations welcome (as they may be helpful) but not required. Assistant: Simone De Beauvoir, the second sex. Read the whole thing. You'll never regret it.

Human: Academic sources on feminist concepts like rape culture, toxic / hegemonic masculinity and patriarchy Papers please. Seriously, though, I'm specifically interested in academic papers, or books which are considered go-to or at least widely recognised sources on these subjects, if they exist. I tried to search on my own and I got a lot of pop articles and forum posts, neither of which suffice and I don't know what else to do since I'm in a completely irrelevant field. I want to read something well structured and abstract on these issues. Brief explanations welcome (as they may be helpful) but not required. Assistant: "Delusions of Gender" by Cordelia Fine

Human: How do you address your manager/supervisor on a call as an incoming intern? I am conflicted in how to address one’s manager/supervisor, basically the person that your position reports to. I’m starting a new internship this summer and i have a call scheduled with my manager and I don’t know how to address him. Should I go first name , Mr. last name or sir or not mention his name at all. Assistant: First name is fine. People are usually addressed by first name in the workplace unless there's some sort of title involved (like doctor), but even then, people prefer to just use their first names.

Human: How do you address your manager/supervisor on a call as an incoming intern? I am conflicted in how to address one’s manager/supervisor, basically the person that your position reports to. I’m starting a new internship this summer and i have a call scheduled with my manager and I don’t know how to address him. Should I go first name , Mr. last name or sir or not mention his name at all. Assistant: First name

Human: Indian food (dals, curries etc) always tasting bland, spiceless and watery no matter how many aromatics I shove in. I can simmer a 2 serving curry for 2 hours with 1 aniseed star, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom, 1 tejpat , 2 curry leaves, 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves, a whole onion and I literally only taste watered down tomatoes. Do you think it might just be my dumbass taste buds?. I go through spices fast and am constantly buying fresh ones, so I don't think it is a symptom of stale spices. Assistant: As someone who is Indian and does a lot of Indian cooking, I gotta ask - where are the powdered spices? Like chili poweder, turmeric, or garam masala? That's where I get most of the flavor from in my cooking. An alternative is also buying spice packs for specific dishes. If you go to an asian grocery store you'll see spice mixes for various dishes like daal, chole, biriyani etc.

Human: Indian food (dals, curries etc) always tasting bland, spiceless and watery no matter how many aromatics I shove in. I can simmer a 2 serving curry for 2 hours with 1 aniseed star, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom, 1 tejpat , 2 curry leaves, 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves, a whole onion and I literally only taste watered down tomatoes. Do you think it might just be my dumbass taste buds?. I go through spices fast and am constantly buying fresh ones, so I don't think it is a symptom of stale spices. Assistant: Do you dry roast the spices before you grind them? Normally you heat them up a little in a frying pan first

Human: [Marvel] Mr. Fantastic has used his intellect to save the multiverse. Sue Storm could cut off the oxygen to my brain with little effort. The Human Torch once took over the Negative Zone single-handedly. Why should I be impressed by the Thing? He can take a punch from the Hulk? So can many superheroes. That's not impressive these days. Assistant: Ben might joke, but he’s the heart and the moral compass of the team. He doesn’t let himself get intimidated and finds his second wind when others would stay down. Also don’t sell him short, he’s a decorated pilot and not as dumb as he’d like you to believe.

Human: [Marvel] Mr. Fantastic has used his intellect to save the multiverse. Sue Storm could cut off the oxygen to my brain with little effort. The Human Torch once took over the Negative Zone single-handedly. Why should I be impressed by the Thing? He can take a punch from the Hulk? So can many superheroes. That's not impressive these days. Assistant: He’s their rock

Human: Fry chicken raw or steamed first? I recently learned that some restaurants in my country fry chicken raw instead if cooking it first. When I make fried chicken I've only ever steamed it first every time before frying. Is it really ok to fry chicken raw? And does it taste different Assistant: Either way is acceptable. Steaming first has its advantages. When you fry it, you KNOW the chicken is thoroughly cooked. You don't have to guess about it being raw or cooked, just fry until you have an acceptable color. And because you eliminated the guesswork, you end up with a faster fry and prevent burning the breading or batter. The disadvantage I find is that the batter or breading tends not to adhere as well as frying from raw. It's picking your battles and choosing your priorities at this point

Human: Fry chicken raw or steamed first? I recently learned that some restaurants in my country fry chicken raw instead if cooking it first. When I make fried chicken I've only ever steamed it first every time before frying. Is it really ok to fry chicken raw? And does it taste different Assistant: Velvet the chicken first. It will change your life.

Human: What is stronger? a bigger or smaller square tube? Considering both of the same steel and walls of the same thickness Sorry if this is a stupid or inappropriate question. I'm in love with a bed frame, but it's a hell of an expensive bed and the shipping would be insane considering I live on another continent where it's sold. Making it myself would cost an almost insignificant amount. The problem is that the tubes sold here are either bigger or smaller, there are no tubes of the same size used by them. So I need to make a choice, and I prioritize load resistance, even if the difference is minimal. Assistant: The bigger would generally be stronger in most scenarios. The only time I can think of the smaller being strong would be for concentrated loads on the walls of the square tube. This can be solved by adding some sort of stiffener plates to those areas.

Human: What is stronger? a bigger or smaller square tube? Considering both of the same steel and walls of the same thickness Sorry if this is a stupid or inappropriate question. I'm in love with a bed frame, but it's a hell of an expensive bed and the shipping would be insane considering I live on another continent where it's sold. Making it myself would cost an almost insignificant amount. The problem is that the tubes sold here are either bigger or smaller, there are no tubes of the same size used by them. So I need to make a choice, and I prioritize load resistance, even if the difference is minimal. Assistant: Bigger

Human: [MCU/Marvel Comics]Spiderman is from Queens. Captain America is from Brooklyn. Daredevil is from Manhattan, and Stark Tower is in Manhattan. Are there superheroes from the Bronx or Staten Island? Assistant: Occasional X-Man Cecilia Reyes is from the Bronx. She really doesn't like to think of herself as a superhero, though, to the point where she's never even chosen a codename. Staten Island... the best I can do is that the Vulture is from there.

Human: [MCU/Marvel Comics]Spiderman is from Queens. Captain America is from Brooklyn. Daredevil is from Manhattan, and Stark Tower is in Manhattan. Are there superheroes from the Bronx or Staten Island? Assistant: Ms Marvel is from New Jersey.

Human: Has anyone have ideas with what to eat pancakes except honey, creams, Nutella or peanut butter Is there anything else I can try to make pancake with. I want to surprise my guests. Assistant: Real maple syrup

Human: Has anyone have ideas with what to eat pancakes except honey, creams, Nutella or peanut butter Is there anything else I can try to make pancake with. I want to surprise my guests. Assistant: Savoury like McDonald’s breakfasts with scrambled eggs and a meat patty. Maybe some bacon. If not savoury then I think blueberries are good.

Human: My father passed away a decade ago, told me he was leaving a trust to be given to me at 30/35/40. Stepmother said, “That’s not happening anymore.” (It was suggested in r/personalfinance that I post this here.) Throwaway for privacy. I’ll do my best to keep this short. My father died when I was 17. Stepmother kicked me out before I turned 18. I slept in my car while I figured out what to do—for a while I was in denial that all of it was happening. Finally told some family members and they took me in. Fast forward, I’m 30 now. I asked my stepmother about the trust, she told me that it wasn’t happening anymore. That I’d “get everything when she dies.” (She’s older, in her 70s.) My best friend, wife, and cousins are telling me to get a lawyer. I’m hesitant, however, because if she truly does have control and I piss her off then I might end up with zero. On the flip side, she has a history of treating me badly. What do I do? Is there any way to find out what's actually supposed to come my way? Does she really have that much control over when the trust is given to me? Edit: Location - New Jersey (her) and New York (me) Assistant: You have gotten excellent advice. Sadly, in many, many families once a death occurs the horridness of people comes clearly to light. So yep, get a copy of the will, get an estate attorney, if Dad left everything in HER hands, <sigh> who knows? But if he did provide for you in his will, she legally has to follow that. Finally: When your wife, your best friend AND your cousins recommend a lawyer, listen to them :) Good luck.

Human: My father passed away a decade ago, told me he was leaving a trust to be given to me at 30/35/40. Stepmother said, “That’s not happening anymore.” (It was suggested in r/personalfinance that I post this here.) Throwaway for privacy. I’ll do my best to keep this short. My father died when I was 17. Stepmother kicked me out before I turned 18. I slept in my car while I figured out what to do—for a while I was in denial that all of it was happening. Finally told some family members and they took me in. Fast forward, I’m 30 now. I asked my stepmother about the trust, she told me that it wasn’t happening anymore. That I’d “get everything when she dies.” (She’s older, in her 70s.) My best friend, wife, and cousins are telling me to get a lawyer. I’m hesitant, however, because if she truly does have control and I piss her off then I might end up with zero. On the flip side, she has a history of treating me badly. What do I do? Is there any way to find out what's actually supposed to come my way? Does she really have that much control over when the trust is given to me? Edit: Location - New Jersey (her) and New York (me) Assistant: Please post updates.

Human: What are some key words for design engineer positions that recruiters are looking for? I know some companies can get a ton of resumes so they use their application programs to flag certain applicants that have key words/phrases in their profile/resume so as to sift through the sheer quantity of submissions. What would some of these key words/phrases be that I could add into my resume, without lying of course. I know things like 'CAD' or 'Product Design' are pretty common but maybe there's something else I could put in that I don't have, just want to give myself a little bit of an edge when competing with 30-40 other applicants. Assistant: The one that I don’t see mentioned often when these types of posts comes up is money. Not as in salary, but in terms of what have projects you’ve worked on made the company. Yes, sometimes it’s luck of the draw, and maybe you worked hard on a project but marketing mis-judged the market. But if you can say “this product I helped develop averages $4M is sales annually” that’s something that tells non-tech people you worked on some legit projects. Got me my current job.

Human: What are some key words for design engineer positions that recruiters are looking for? I know some companies can get a ton of resumes so they use their application programs to flag certain applicants that have key words/phrases in their profile/resume so as to sift through the sheer quantity of submissions. What would some of these key words/phrases be that I could add into my resume, without lying of course. I know things like 'CAD' or 'Product Design' are pretty common but maybe there's something else I could put in that I don't have, just want to give myself a little bit of an edge when competing with 30-40 other applicants. Assistant: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Human: Can the entire universe be 100% accurately simulated? This is kinda a computer science/ physics question that i thought a bit about, and it has some cool implications, and i want to know if you can find any gaps in my logic that might make this untrue. TL;DR; n particles cannot be used to simulate n+1 particles, and therefore you would need the amount of particles in the universe to simulate the universe. In my opinion we will never be able to simulate the universe 100% accurately, i.e. simulate all interactions and quantum interactions of all particles at once. I came to this conclusion by thinking about a quantum computer that uses "n" particles for its processor, and which therefore can do 2\^n operations at once. If this computer could simulate n+1 particle interactions 100% accurately, it would be able to simulate its own processor with 1 more particle for calculation, meaning the simulated computer can do 2\^(n+1) operations. We just doubled our computing power. And we can keep this process going, getting the virtual computer to create an even larger virtual computer, and so on. We are effectively breaking entropy as we are keeping the same amount of real particles in the processor, while somehow increasing the amount of information those particles contain. Since this is totally illogical we can conclude that simulating "n" particles will require at least 2\^n operations, which then breaks this paradox as we can now not simulate n+1 particles with our original quantum computer. This also means that if we live in a simulation ourselves, that simulation must necessarily, at most, be an imperfect version of the simulators' own universe. Because if it wasn't, then the simulator would be creating a 100% accurate simulation of his own universe, which would then be our universe, where we could then also create 100% accurate universe simulations, which we have just shown that we couldn't. &#x200B; P.S. im new here so i dont really know if this is the proper format for reddit, or this sub-reddit, so im very sorry if it isn't. Assistant: You're talking about Laplace's Demon

Human: Can the entire universe be 100% accurately simulated? This is kinda a computer science/ physics question that i thought a bit about, and it has some cool implications, and i want to know if you can find any gaps in my logic that might make this untrue. TL;DR; n particles cannot be used to simulate n+1 particles, and therefore you would need the amount of particles in the universe to simulate the universe. In my opinion we will never be able to simulate the universe 100% accurately, i.e. simulate all interactions and quantum interactions of all particles at once. I came to this conclusion by thinking about a quantum computer that uses "n" particles for its processor, and which therefore can do 2\^n operations at once. If this computer could simulate n+1 particle interactions 100% accurately, it would be able to simulate its own processor with 1 more particle for calculation, meaning the simulated computer can do 2\^(n+1) operations. We just doubled our computing power. And we can keep this process going, getting the virtual computer to create an even larger virtual computer, and so on. We are effectively breaking entropy as we are keeping the same amount of real particles in the processor, while somehow increasing the amount of information those particles contain. Since this is totally illogical we can conclude that simulating "n" particles will require at least 2\^n operations, which then breaks this paradox as we can now not simulate n+1 particles with our original quantum computer. This also means that if we live in a simulation ourselves, that simulation must necessarily, at most, be an imperfect version of the simulators' own universe. Because if it wasn't, then the simulator would be creating a 100% accurate simulation of his own universe, which would then be our universe, where we could then also create 100% accurate universe simulations, which we have just shown that we couldn't. &#x200B; P.S. im new here so i dont really know if this is the proper format for reddit, or this sub-reddit, so im very sorry if it isn't. Assistant: The Youtube Channel PBS Spacetime has some interesting videos regarding your questions, first of all Computing a Universe Simulation, and also others regarding the Information Paradox and why Quantum Information is conserved might be interesting as well. Don't know enough to thoroughly answer your questions, but thought it might interest you nonetheless.

Human: How many self-citations is too many? I'm writing a review paper for a high-impact journal, and my advisor keeps telling me to cite their own papers, even when I already have a different author cited. I've already cited them several times in the review, and I'm worried if I do it too much, people won't take the review seriously. Am I overthinking this? Assistant: As long as the citation is relevant / appropriate, go nuts.

Human: How many self-citations is too many? I'm writing a review paper for a high-impact journal, and my advisor keeps telling me to cite their own papers, even when I already have a different author cited. I've already cited them several times in the review, and I'm worried if I do it too much, people won't take the review seriously. Am I overthinking this? Assistant: My advisor was big on citing the first source to discover something but a lot of people don’t do this which meant chasing a lot of rabbit trails this paper cited this one which cited that one to find “the original .“ keep in mind your reviewers quite possibly have published is that area and if you fail to cite them if they had relevant papers that could be bad. I say cite the best and most original sources.

Human: Suboxone patient dying of cancer. Concerned about palliation. 41 yo white male, history of opioid abuse disorder, no major surgeries recently. 12mg bupenorphine/3mg naloxone 1x daily. I'll spare you the gory details. Small cell lung cancer, inoperable, 4 months to live. I've been referred to palliation. I'm a grumpy bastard and my life has been pretty unpleasant in many regards so I'm actually not that worried about dying. Had to check out sometime, yeah? What I AM worried about is pain relief as a long-term bupenorphine patient. Even if I went cold turkey today, which my prescribing physician recommends against, I'd still have somewhat of an opioid tolerance, no? I don't meet with hospice till Friday, so I have some questions. Will hospice be able to meet my needs even though I have a tolerance? I don't want to die in pain and I'm really not in a position to book a euthanasia appointment on the other side of the country. Thank you for your help. Assistant: This made my heart hurt.

Human: Suboxone patient dying of cancer. Concerned about palliation. 41 yo white male, history of opioid abuse disorder, no major surgeries recently. 12mg bupenorphine/3mg naloxone 1x daily. I'll spare you the gory details. Small cell lung cancer, inoperable, 4 months to live. I've been referred to palliation. I'm a grumpy bastard and my life has been pretty unpleasant in many regards so I'm actually not that worried about dying. Had to check out sometime, yeah? What I AM worried about is pain relief as a long-term bupenorphine patient. Even if I went cold turkey today, which my prescribing physician recommends against, I'd still have somewhat of an opioid tolerance, no? I don't meet with hospice till Friday, so I have some questions. Will hospice be able to meet my needs even though I have a tolerance? I don't want to die in pain and I'm really not in a position to book a euthanasia appointment on the other side of the country. Thank you for your help. Assistant: Not a doctor. It's always been my impression that palliative care pain relief is something of a "give them what they need" thing. I know if there are doctors notes that mention it my pharmacists usually don't bother with MED levels or PDMP Cancer sucks, I'm sorry you're going through this.

Human: What are the other sides of the cheese grater used for? I've only ever used the finger-sized holes of the cheese grater for any slicing that needs to happen, and only used the other sides by mistake. Who uses these other giant sides and for what? Assistant: The tiny star-shaped holes are good for zesting citrus fruits and for grating your own spices, and some people use it for ginger. The medium-sized holes are good for Parmesan, and I'll sometimes use it for zucchini if I'm making zucchini bread. The big slits are apparently used for slicing vegetables very thinly, like if you're going to make potato chips, but I've never tried that myself, so can't verify that it works well.

Human: What are the other sides of the cheese grater used for? I've only ever used the finger-sized holes of the cheese grater for any slicing that needs to happen, and only used the other sides by mistake. Who uses these other giant sides and for what? Assistant: I use the side with three slots to slice cucumbers for salad.

Human: [MCU] Why didn't the Celestials do anything about Thanos? Spoilers for Eternals for all that didn't watch the dumpster fire! Presumably, he killed half of the existing Celestials, in Eternals, the Celestial brings in one of their constructs because she killed one of them, why didn't they do the same with Thanos after he used the Gauntlet once, but before he destroyed it? They seems to be able to bend space just as easily as the Space Stone itself and are considered gods by anyone who knows anything about the Universe (shown in Guardians 2), surely they'd be able to take on an Injured Thanos (recently struck by Stormbreaker) and incapacitate him before he used the stones. Assistant: Thanos was smart. There's a reason he wasn't collecting the stones one by one. He was tracking where they were, maneuvering them to his allies if he could or other places he knew if he couldn't. He didn't go for the stones until he could get them all in one fell swoop. There wasn't exactly a lot of time between him putting the first stone in his gauntlet and him snapping. Did the Celestials even have time to react?

Human: [MCU] Why didn't the Celestials do anything about Thanos? Spoilers for Eternals for all that didn't watch the dumpster fire! Presumably, he killed half of the existing Celestials, in Eternals, the Celestial brings in one of their constructs because she killed one of them, why didn't they do the same with Thanos after he used the Gauntlet once, but before he destroyed it? They seems to be able to bend space just as easily as the Space Stone itself and are considered gods by anyone who knows anything about the Universe (shown in Guardians 2), surely they'd be able to take on an Injured Thanos (recently struck by Stormbreaker) and incapacitate him before he used the stones. Assistant: Eternals was a great movie >:-(

Human: I need advice on what to do with my two dogs that are being neglected at my parents house. Not sure if this is the right sub for this but need help! This really pains me to talk about as I love my dog, Bandit dearly. He is my bestfriend and aided me throughout my childhood. He deserves a good life and he is not getting one. Bandit is a King Charles Cavalier x Maltese. We just really stuffed up with this this poor dog. My mum bought him for me in 2010 when I was 10. Eventually my mum got a boyfriend and he moved in with us in 2013. He brought his dog with him, Puppa who was the same age as Bandit and a sausage dog. Puppa was the centre of my step dads attention. Everything was pretty much fine until my mum and step dad had a child together. The dogs received less and less attention from my parents. I kept trying to play with them but it got more and more difficult as the dogs became more stressed. Puppa is completely ball obsessed and very very jealous. I can’t pat or sit with Bandit without Puppa taking over. My vet told me not to walk Bandit anymore as he has heart issues. The dogs are inseparable and I can’t take one away from the other. Then in 2015 my parents moved houses and the dogs were no longer allowed inside the house. I think this was a massive shock to them. Interactions got even lower for the dogs. Again, I was the only one who made effort for them. In 2018 I was kicked out from my parents and I’ve lived out of home ever since. The dogs get close to no interaction with people and are limited to a small backyard. I feel horrible, I can’t take them on as I’m living at my boyfriends parents house. I just wish my parents made responsible decisions when it came to the dogs. They are clearly very unhappy and starving for attention. I’ve thought about talking to my parents about rehoming them but it breaks my heart to think about giving away my Bandit. But I think if that’s the most humane decision then I can put my feelings aside. I don’t think my step dad could part with Puppa although he never spends time with him. And I don’t think the dogs could be seperate. I’d like to hope in the future I’ll have my own place and I’ll be able to take Bandit but again, I don’t think the dogs could be separated nor would my step dad allow me to take Puppa and I don’t know when I’ll have my own place. Wtf do I do :( Assistant: If the step dad wont let them in them the house, he doesn't give a shit and you should find a nice home for both dogs. Ask friends where you might still be able to check up on them. Failing that, ask a rescue if they will take the neglected dogs, they will do home checks or place in permanent foster. If they are genuinely neglected, don't ask, just take them. These are sentient beings and they feel pain, upset and loss just like us, they must be fucking miserable.

Human: I need advice on what to do with my two dogs that are being neglected at my parents house. Not sure if this is the right sub for this but need help! This really pains me to talk about as I love my dog, Bandit dearly. He is my bestfriend and aided me throughout my childhood. He deserves a good life and he is not getting one. Bandit is a King Charles Cavalier x Maltese. We just really stuffed up with this this poor dog. My mum bought him for me in 2010 when I was 10. Eventually my mum got a boyfriend and he moved in with us in 2013. He brought his dog with him, Puppa who was the same age as Bandit and a sausage dog. Puppa was the centre of my step dads attention. Everything was pretty much fine until my mum and step dad had a child together. The dogs received less and less attention from my parents. I kept trying to play with them but it got more and more difficult as the dogs became more stressed. Puppa is completely ball obsessed and very very jealous. I can’t pat or sit with Bandit without Puppa taking over. My vet told me not to walk Bandit anymore as he has heart issues. The dogs are inseparable and I can’t take one away from the other. Then in 2015 my parents moved houses and the dogs were no longer allowed inside the house. I think this was a massive shock to them. Interactions got even lower for the dogs. Again, I was the only one who made effort for them. In 2018 I was kicked out from my parents and I’ve lived out of home ever since. The dogs get close to no interaction with people and are limited to a small backyard. I feel horrible, I can’t take them on as I’m living at my boyfriends parents house. I just wish my parents made responsible decisions when it came to the dogs. They are clearly very unhappy and starving for attention. I’ve thought about talking to my parents about rehoming them but it breaks my heart to think about giving away my Bandit. But I think if that’s the most humane decision then I can put my feelings aside. I don’t think my step dad could part with Puppa although he never spends time with him. And I don’t think the dogs could be seperate. I’d like to hope in the future I’ll have my own place and I’ll be able to take Bandit but again, I don’t think the dogs could be separated nor would my step dad allow me to take Puppa and I don’t know when I’ll have my own place. Wtf do I do :( Assistant: Call animal welfare

Human: What thing have humans made the most of? Be as specific or generic as you like, but we as a species have made a lot of things in mass production. For instance, we have made billions of cell phones, but have made more cell phone wires (especially for me who loses about one a month). So what one thing do you think humans have made the most of over the course of human history? My guess would either be bullets or M&M's. Assistant: Mistakes

Human: What thing have humans made the most of? Be as specific or generic as you like, but we as a species have made a lot of things in mass production. For instance, we have made billions of cell phones, but have made more cell phone wires (especially for me who loses about one a month). So what one thing do you think humans have made the most of over the course of human history? My guess would either be bullets or M&M's. Assistant: Plastic "nurdles" >Approximately 60 billion pounds (27 million tonnes) of nurdles are manufactured annually in the United States. One pound of pelletized HDPE contains approximately 25,000 nurdles (approximately 20 mg per nurdle). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_resin_pellet_pollution

Human: [Breaking Bad] Why has Gus set himself up to be working in a public location filled with civilians all day? Isn't he worried his enemies can easily assassinate him there? Assistant: Same reason Al Capone ran soup kitchens and gave out ham and turkey during Thanksgiving and Christmas, to have a positive public image. Having a somewhat popular public image probably helped keep suspicion off him and his dealings. Granted I believe his one true passion WAS Los Pollos Hermanos and the entire drug business was a means to an end.

Human: [Breaking Bad] Why has Gus set himself up to be working in a public location filled with civilians all day? Isn't he worried his enemies can easily assassinate him there? Assistant: In front of all those witnesses?

Human: Good Chili Oil that isn't Lao Gan Ma? I love chili oil. But unpopular opinion- I'm not the biggest fan of Lao Gan Ma. I've been eating it because I haven't found another chili oil that I like in super markets. Sometimes I make my own but these days I would just rather buy a good oil from the store. There's something about the aftertaste/pungency of LGM that I don't love- not sure if it's fermented bean or some other ingredient I can't place. But I love the chili oil used in Shanghainese restaurants- is there a chili oil out there similar to the ones you get at Shanghainese/Cantonese restaurants? Assistant: Buy red chilli flakes, put them in a heatproof bowl. Heat a bit of oil (or lard) until it's just smoking, then pour over the dried red chillies. You now have fresh toasted chilli oil :) it's super easy, surprised more people don't do it, it tasted so good fresh

Human: Good Chili Oil that isn't Lao Gan Ma? I love chili oil. But unpopular opinion- I'm not the biggest fan of Lao Gan Ma. I've been eating it because I haven't found another chili oil that I like in super markets. Sometimes I make my own but these days I would just rather buy a good oil from the store. There's something about the aftertaste/pungency of LGM that I don't love- not sure if it's fermented bean or some other ingredient I can't place. But I love the chili oil used in Shanghainese restaurants- is there a chili oil out there similar to the ones you get at Shanghainese/Cantonese restaurants? Assistant: Japanese S&B forever!!

Human: [Star Wars]I am an average citizen of the republic turned empire. What are my views on Palpatine throughout his whole political career up to his death? I'm gonna guess it could be different depending on outer rim, mid rim, and core world, so what would each be? Also, I'm including everything EU before the Disney wipe Assistant: He's a great leader. The republic was corrupted. I mean if the Republic was strong enough why would the separatist even rebel? He saved us in the civil war and then saved us before the Jedi.

Human: [Star Wars]I am an average citizen of the republic turned empire. What are my views on Palpatine throughout his whole political career up to his death? I'm gonna guess it could be different depending on outer rim, mid rim, and core world, so what would each be? Also, I'm including everything EU before the Disney wipe Assistant: The trade negotians certainly go a lot smoother these days!

Human: [MCU] Would Peter have died if he didn't land in the water after Vulture lifts him into the air in Homecoming? I'm referring to the scene about thirty minutes in, when vulture grabs spider-man and lifts him very high into the air. The Stark suit was equipped with a parachute but Peter was flipped upside down, so he got tangled and plummeted. It was very high up and I thought it was quite lucky he landed in water. Would he have died if he hit land or would his powers have saved him? Assistant: Hitting water at that speed is going to more or less be the same as landing on concrete for the most part. Not because it hits as hard or anything, but because you're slowing down so quickly. Peter really should've been knocked out by landing in that lake headfirst considering he knocked himself out by jumping and hitting the roof of a truck later on. Overall it shouldn't have been that much better than concrete...but movie physics deems it better. He still probably would have survived.

Human: [MCU] Would Peter have died if he didn't land in the water after Vulture lifts him into the air in Homecoming? I'm referring to the scene about thirty minutes in, when vulture grabs spider-man and lifts him very high into the air. The Stark suit was equipped with a parachute but Peter was flipped upside down, so he got tangled and plummeted. It was very high up and I thought it was quite lucky he landed in water. Would he have died if he hit land or would his powers have saved him? Assistant: No, but it still hurts.

Human: [NC] I was told by a superior that I have wandering eyes, is there any resources/ideas that can help me avoid this? I was pulled into an informal meeting this morning as soon as I walked in by a superior (and no one else). It wasn't a reprimand or anything like that, but along the lines of "a female here in the office said u have wandering eyes and they think it isn't intention, just wanted to make u aware of it." They kept of repeating I wasn't in trouble. My question is, as a man, what can I consciously do to avoid this? I don't want to damage my workplace relationships with the women here and want to be proactive on this. I'll admit I'm socially awkward and I don't go out and hang out with people often. I did a quick Google search but many of the results had to do with what can a woman do with their man who has wandering eyes and what to do in a love relationship, which doesn't apply there. I'm single so there's no potential issue with a significant other. Assistant: I’m assuming the feedback is not simply that you’re looking around the room or office too frequently instead of your work, but that you’re staring at female coworkers for an extended period of time or looking specifically at their bodies. Is that what you understood from the conversation as well?

Human: [NC] I was told by a superior that I have wandering eyes, is there any resources/ideas that can help me avoid this? I was pulled into an informal meeting this morning as soon as I walked in by a superior (and no one else). It wasn't a reprimand or anything like that, but along the lines of "a female here in the office said u have wandering eyes and they think it isn't intention, just wanted to make u aware of it." They kept of repeating I wasn't in trouble. My question is, as a man, what can I consciously do to avoid this? I don't want to damage my workplace relationships with the women here and want to be proactive on this. I'll admit I'm socially awkward and I don't go out and hang out with people often. I did a quick Google search but many of the results had to do with what can a woman do with their man who has wandering eyes and what to do in a love relationship, which doesn't apply there. I'm single so there's no potential issue with a significant other. Assistant: Maybe just try focusing on people’s eyes - from the neck up. Dont look down.

Human: If drawings/reports had a “This was designed/analyzed/completed while listening to:_________” section, what would yours say? Mine would be one of three things 1. deadmau5 2. Anime OPs 3. lofi beats Assistant: Streetlight manifesto

Human: If drawings/reports had a “This was designed/analyzed/completed while listening to:_________” section, what would yours say? Mine would be one of three things 1. deadmau5 2. Anime OPs 3. lofi beats Assistant: My Project Manager moan about the fact it took so long despite me telling him I need X hours and him giving me <X.

Human: Proving my physics teacher wrong Does anyone know any ways to change the volume of a solid or liquid without increasing or decreasing the mass Assistant: Heat the damn shit.

Human: Proving my physics teacher wrong Does anyone know any ways to change the volume of a solid or liquid without increasing or decreasing the mass Assistant: If you don't know how it can be done to prove them wrong yourself, why would you say your teacher is wrong? That's the sort of thing you should probably ascertain before making proclamations. Did you ask them if this is an absolute rule or general "for most intents and purposes"? I'm not saying solids or liquids are 100% incompressible, but rather you probably shouldn't be arguing with the teacher if you can't even imagine how to prove your side of the argument.

Human: What type of chocolate cake is this? Had this cake at a restaurant and I tried a few recipes to recreate it. I tried a French chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cake and chocolate fudge cake but they all turned out more cakey than I wanted. As you can see from the picture it has a very smooth consistency that I have not been able to recreate. Assistant: Could it be more of a mousse cake?

Human: What type of chocolate cake is this? Had this cake at a restaurant and I tried a few recipes to recreate it. I tried a French chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cake and chocolate fudge cake but they all turned out more cakey than I wanted. As you can see from the picture it has a very smooth consistency that I have not been able to recreate. Assistant: This really does look exactly like a flourless chocolate cake. I know you said you tried one, but I have found that getting the baking time right is crucial for the proper texture. Some people accidentally overbake it, because it won't show the same signs of being "done" as other cakes. If you have an instant read thermometer, the center of the cake should be 200°-205°F. I find they are best after they have sat, well wrapped, in the fridge overnight before serving.

Human: [CA] Quitting, but boss isn't serious about hiring replacement I'm the only decision making person on the Admin Team in my 14 person office. I run all the day to day operations of the business, including HR. Due to a wide variety of reasons, including a boss/owner that can't manage priorities due the stress and complexities of his job, I gave my notice 2 weeks ago. I gave them 5 weeks so they have time to find a replacement and I can give them a week or two of basic training. However, while I have found quite a few qualified candidates, my boss has been quite picky and only interviewed one, which wasn't a good fit. I feel that he hasn't been actively looking. I have a high level of company loyalty and don't want to leave them in a lurch, but I can't continue to stay onboard until they find a replacement. How much effort am I obligated to put forth in finding and hiring my replacement? Obviously I will continue to present candidates, but should I push him to make more of an effort? Assistant: Not. Your. PROBLEM.

Human: [CA] Quitting, but boss isn't serious about hiring replacement I'm the only decision making person on the Admin Team in my 14 person office. I run all the day to day operations of the business, including HR. Due to a wide variety of reasons, including a boss/owner that can't manage priorities due the stress and complexities of his job, I gave my notice 2 weeks ago. I gave them 5 weeks so they have time to find a replacement and I can give them a week or two of basic training. However, while I have found quite a few qualified candidates, my boss has been quite picky and only interviewed one, which wasn't a good fit. I feel that he hasn't been actively looking. I have a high level of company loyalty and don't want to leave them in a lurch, but I can't continue to stay onboard until they find a replacement. How much effort am I obligated to put forth in finding and hiring my replacement? Obviously I will continue to present candidates, but should I push him to make more of an effort? Assistant: You’re not leaving them in the lurch. You gave 5 weeks notice that you’re leaving due to a manager that can’t prioritize and they’re continuing to not prioritize. That is 100% their problem you’ve done enough and they can handle the consequences when you leave. Be prepared for them to call you for help after your last day. Use this time to set boundaries and prepare to enforce them.

Human: How to make a chocolate cake more chocolatey Hi there! Made a chocolate zucchini cake and the texture and moisture was great!, however, the chocolate flavor didn't really come through, save for the chocolate chips. Is there any way I can make it taste more chocolatey (like more cocoa flavor) without adjusting the moisture content too much? (Recipe was like a standard chocolate cake recipe with eggs and oil as the liquids) Thanks! Assistant: A bit of brewed coffee or a pinch or two of instant espresso crystals.

Human: How to make a chocolate cake more chocolatey Hi there! Made a chocolate zucchini cake and the texture and moisture was great!, however, the chocolate flavor didn't really come through, save for the chocolate chips. Is there any way I can make it taste more chocolatey (like more cocoa flavor) without adjusting the moisture content too much? (Recipe was like a standard chocolate cake recipe with eggs and oil as the liquids) Thanks! Assistant: Yes I agree with everyone else, I always add sifted instant coffee granules to anything I make that's chocolate, it improves it sooo much especially if you're like me and don't want to spend the money on super high quality cocoa 🤫

Human: What is the weirdest, funniest or rudest comment you've ever gotten on a student evaluation? Assistant: "He swoops down on a steed of knowledge to vanquish the problems of physics!"

Human: What is the weirdest, funniest or rudest comment you've ever gotten on a student evaluation? Assistant: Fall semester: Takes off too many Jewish holidays.

Human: If you were given all the money you've put into your car(s) what would you do? Assistant: My dad could probably buy a house

Human: If you were given all the money you've put into your car(s) what would you do? Assistant: GT2RS and fly first class to Australia. Twice.

Human: PI's -- How did your perform academically as an undergraduate? Please state your field of study. Assistant: I am a chemist. I started out my first semester with a 2.7 gpa because I didn't know how to study. The second semester I got a 3.6 but then was a bit under 3.0 both semesters with organic. By the time I graduated, I was able to pull my cumulative up to a 3.25. With that I got into a combined masters/phd program and am now tenure track faculty.

Human: PI's -- How did your perform academically as an undergraduate? Please state your field of study. Assistant: 3.84 - Psychology

Human: What is your favorite musical instrument from an engineering perspective? For example I really like the kalimba. Structurally it is the epitome of simplicity and yet it is extremely efficient acoustically. Assistant: Trombone. A completely variable instrument whose pitch is continuously adjustable by the player. No frets, no valves, no keys, a single stimulus (mouthpiece) rather than N strings, The natural and obvious generalization of a bugle.

Human: What is your favorite musical instrument from an engineering perspective? For example I really like the kalimba. Structurally it is the epitome of simplicity and yet it is extremely efficient acoustically. Assistant: The tonewheel Hammond Organ and the Mellotron.

Human: Other uses for leftover ravioli fillings? I made some pasta yesterday but have some leftover fillings. I didn't want to just make more pasta for them, what else could I use them for? First is a Prawn and Scallop. Ingredients: prawn, scallop, cream, egg white, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, salt and white pepper. Second is Pumpkin and Ricotta. Ingredients: roast pumpkin, thyme, nutmeg, ricotta, bread crumbs, fried shallot and garlic, egg, salt and pepper. I'm open to any suggestions and happy to share my ravioli recipes if you're keen. Assistant: 1st: fish balls in a soup 2nd: savory pumpkin pancakes

Human: Other uses for leftover ravioli fillings? I made some pasta yesterday but have some leftover fillings. I didn't want to just make more pasta for them, what else could I use them for? First is a Prawn and Scallop. Ingredients: prawn, scallop, cream, egg white, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, salt and white pepper. Second is Pumpkin and Ricotta. Ingredients: roast pumpkin, thyme, nutmeg, ricotta, bread crumbs, fried shallot and garlic, egg, salt and pepper. I'm open to any suggestions and happy to share my ravioli recipes if you're keen. Assistant: Make little meatballs out of the prawn and scallop and put them in Okonomiyaki. It's like a savory Japanese pancake with cabbage and whatever else you want to put in it.

Human: Accused of sexually abusing my infant son by batshit MIL. Throwaway for obvious reasons. Bear with me. My insane Christian MIL hates me. I listen to Metallica and Megadeth, therefore I am the reincarnation of Lucifer. Yesterday I was changing our son's (6 months old) nappy, he had poop all over the place, because he's a baby. I cleaned around his anus and my MIL shreaked at the top of her lungs: "You just sexually abused your son! You fucking vile pig." Our son, obviously almost jumped off the changing table with shock and was in hysterics. MIL started slapping me around the back of the head, shoulders and back. Wife came in and almost had to carry MIL out of the room. I'm in a state of shock, I have to calm our son down and finish cleaning him. Can hear MIL and FIL raging in the background. Hear the front door slam. MIL now says she's calling CPS and has reported the "sexual abuse" of our son. What's my recourse here? When CPS show up, do I bar them from entering and explain the waste of time they're in for? Do I let them in? Do I hire a lawyer and look for a cease and desist? I'm worried about letting CPS in because people have told me that they will take a dim view of me (the father) being the one looking after him while my wife is working. Is there any truth to that? I'm fairly certain she will call CPS because she has called the police on me in the past for driving my wife's car. State is Wyoming. Assistant: I am not a lawyer...one other person mentioned the police. She assaulted you in a way that could have resulted in injury to the baby had your son fallen off the table. A restraining order might not be a bad idea, especially as the MIL has been trouble in other areas. Having that in place may help shoot down any other bs she tries to cause. The downside is that your wife would need to be on board with it and be willing to sever all contact for the duration of the order.

Human: Accused of sexually abusing my infant son by batshit MIL. Throwaway for obvious reasons. Bear with me. My insane Christian MIL hates me. I listen to Metallica and Megadeth, therefore I am the reincarnation of Lucifer. Yesterday I was changing our son's (6 months old) nappy, he had poop all over the place, because he's a baby. I cleaned around his anus and my MIL shreaked at the top of her lungs: "You just sexually abused your son! You fucking vile pig." Our son, obviously almost jumped off the changing table with shock and was in hysterics. MIL started slapping me around the back of the head, shoulders and back. Wife came in and almost had to carry MIL out of the room. I'm in a state of shock, I have to calm our son down and finish cleaning him. Can hear MIL and FIL raging in the background. Hear the front door slam. MIL now says she's calling CPS and has reported the "sexual abuse" of our son. What's my recourse here? When CPS show up, do I bar them from entering and explain the waste of time they're in for? Do I let them in? Do I hire a lawyer and look for a cease and desist? I'm worried about letting CPS in because people have told me that they will take a dim view of me (the father) being the one looking after him while my wife is working. Is there any truth to that? I'm fairly certain she will call CPS because she has called the police on me in the past for driving my wife's car. State is Wyoming. Assistant: Well, she also assaulted you. Call the police.

Human: Bought a used car. How do I get cigarette stink out of it? Hi everyone! I just bought my first used car, it was from a family member and I didn't have to pay for the car itself, just the repairs, so it was too good a deal to pass up. Problem is, my family member's boyfriend smoked constantly in the car and did so for years. There was ash all under the driver and passenger seat like he just knocked the ash off over the center console but somehow always missed. Quite frankly the whole thing was gross. The key fob was practically yellow and I spent a good half hour scrubbing it. I febreezed inside the car a few days ago and got a clip-on air freshener for the vent, and yesterday I spent 5 hours with the doors all open vacuuming as much up as I could, then sprinkled baking soda all over the upholstery and floors, and left two containers of used coffee grounds open in the car (I've heard coffee absorbs smell?). When I locked it up yesterday it smelled alright, still lingered a little but I thought I'd gotten the worst of it. Today I went out to check and reeked like I hadn't done anything to it in the first place. What the hell do I do? I'll start driving it as my primary vehicle in a month and I don't know how to get the stink out! I'm not a smoker, I don't like sitting in cars that smell like cigarettes, I certainly don't want to subject any friends to a cigarette-y car, and I *definitely* don't want the smell clinging to my clothes. Is my only option to pay for expensive detailing? Help! Assistant: Ozone treatment. Buy machine from amazon

Human: Bought a used car. How do I get cigarette stink out of it? Hi everyone! I just bought my first used car, it was from a family member and I didn't have to pay for the car itself, just the repairs, so it was too good a deal to pass up. Problem is, my family member's boyfriend smoked constantly in the car and did so for years. There was ash all under the driver and passenger seat like he just knocked the ash off over the center console but somehow always missed. Quite frankly the whole thing was gross. The key fob was practically yellow and I spent a good half hour scrubbing it. I febreezed inside the car a few days ago and got a clip-on air freshener for the vent, and yesterday I spent 5 hours with the doors all open vacuuming as much up as I could, then sprinkled baking soda all over the upholstery and floors, and left two containers of used coffee grounds open in the car (I've heard coffee absorbs smell?). When I locked it up yesterday it smelled alright, still lingered a little but I thought I'd gotten the worst of it. Today I went out to check and reeked like I hadn't done anything to it in the first place. What the hell do I do? I'll start driving it as my primary vehicle in a month and I don't know how to get the stink out! I'm not a smoker, I don't like sitting in cars that smell like cigarettes, I certainly don't want to subject any friends to a cigarette-y car, and I *definitely* don't want the smell clinging to my clothes. Is my only option to pay for expensive detailing? Help! Assistant: Take it to an auto detailer, the money you spend will be well worth it, they can clean the carpets and upholstery far better than the average person, and they will clean in places most won't. like pulling the vents and cleaning inside the ducting and such. They can also run an ozone machine in it to kill most of the nicotine and tar odors after they clean.

Human: MY FIRST PAPER WAS ACCEPTED!! The good news keep on coming! My sole-author paper was accepted. I will be published as an undergrad! Assistant: Published as an undergrad in a non-undergrad publication? That's pretty nuts congrats!

Human: MY FIRST PAPER WAS ACCEPTED!! The good news keep on coming! My sole-author paper was accepted. I will be published as an undergrad! Assistant: Gratz!!!

Human: [MCU] In GoTG vol. 2, Gamora falls out of a ship and lands just fine after falling a hundred or so feet. In Infinity War, she straight up dies. Why? Assistant: She was thrown by thanos , didn't have a good landing and fell from more like 3-500 feet.

Human: [MCU] In GoTG vol. 2, Gamora falls out of a ship and lands just fine after falling a hundred or so feet. In Infinity War, she straight up dies. Why? Assistant: Cuz that fall was several hundred feet.

Human: Cream cheese frosting that doesn’t taste like powdered sugar? I LOVE cream cheese frosting. It’s gotten to the point where I refuse to use anything else unless there’s a super compelling reason to do so. I do find, though, that if I make it so that I like the flavor, it’s WAY too soft to pipe. All of the recipes I’ve found usually end up tasting more like powdered sugar and less like cream cheese… well if that’s what I wanted, I would just make buttercream lol. So I usually don’t add nearly as much sugar, and I get the flavor I want - it’s just isn’t nearly as stable as I’d like. What are some solutions? Can I add straight corn starch to give it stability? Or will that make it bitter? Would decreasing the amount of butter help? Or should I try using salted butter? I don’t have the resources to just try all of this on my own (as AWESOME as that would be), so I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on this? Obviously it will still take some experimenting until I get what I want, but as someone who knows very little about the science behind baking, I need a little guidance to get going! Assistant: You can make an ermine or German buttercream cream cheese frosting and get the cream cheese flavor with much less sugar while still having it stable for piping. I also like this cream cheese frosting recipe a lot, it’s very simple and has no powdered sugar https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-easy-cream-cheese-frosting

Human: Cream cheese frosting that doesn’t taste like powdered sugar? I LOVE cream cheese frosting. It’s gotten to the point where I refuse to use anything else unless there’s a super compelling reason to do so. I do find, though, that if I make it so that I like the flavor, it’s WAY too soft to pipe. All of the recipes I’ve found usually end up tasting more like powdered sugar and less like cream cheese… well if that’s what I wanted, I would just make buttercream lol. So I usually don’t add nearly as much sugar, and I get the flavor I want - it’s just isn’t nearly as stable as I’d like. What are some solutions? Can I add straight corn starch to give it stability? Or will that make it bitter? Would decreasing the amount of butter help? Or should I try using salted butter? I don’t have the resources to just try all of this on my own (as AWESOME as that would be), so I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on this? Obviously it will still take some experimenting until I get what I want, but as someone who knows very little about the science behind baking, I need a little guidance to get going! Assistant: Make a cream cheese ermine frosting.

Human: If a loved one wanted to buy you a gift card to a baking supply store/site, which one would you choose? My birthday is coming up and I’ve had a relative generously offer this; am trying to decide which store would be best. I’m still on the early side of my baking journey so I need a bunch of pans, and was thinking Fat Daddio. I’m also interested in Ateco decorating tools. I’m open to any site except Amazon (too many stories of counterfeits). Assistant: I'm a huge fan of King Arthur flour's website, great basic supplies, fancier pans, and really great ingredients.

Human: If a loved one wanted to buy you a gift card to a baking supply store/site, which one would you choose? My birthday is coming up and I’ve had a relative generously offer this; am trying to decide which store would be best. I’m still on the early side of my baking journey so I need a bunch of pans, and was thinking Fat Daddio. I’m also interested in Ateco decorating tools. I’m open to any site except Amazon (too many stories of counterfeits). Assistant: Find a local restaurant supply that is open to the public. They have excellent equipment at a quarter of the price of places like Sur la Table, King Arthur, etc. they are great for knives, baking sheets, utensils, you name it!

Human: Made a roux for broccoli and cheese soup, can I add more flour later to make it a little thicker? Basically just have the roux, half and half and the chicken stock simmering to thicken but it does not look like it's going to be enough for the amount I am trying to make. If I add some more flour after it's already simmering will it thicken it and make it better? Also, if I need more sauce for the veggie amount I'm using is it ok to add more stock and half and half well it's already cooking and then just add some more flour to thicken to desired consistency or if it's already going is that as good as it's getting? Hope this makes sense. I'm currently taking care of a 3 year old well scrambling around and cooking and I'm hoping this makes sense. I just am unsure if adding more of the ingredients for more sauce after it's already simmering will mess me up? Assistant: I wouldn't add any raw flour, if you need to thicken it more use a cornflour slurry as it's better to cook out. It's better and more successful than trying to add more regular flour late in the cook, or you'll get a flour taste in the end product and possibly clumps

Human: Made a roux for broccoli and cheese soup, can I add more flour later to make it a little thicker? Basically just have the roux, half and half and the chicken stock simmering to thicken but it does not look like it's going to be enough for the amount I am trying to make. If I add some more flour after it's already simmering will it thicken it and make it better? Also, if I need more sauce for the veggie amount I'm using is it ok to add more stock and half and half well it's already cooking and then just add some more flour to thicken to desired consistency or if it's already going is that as good as it's getting? Hope this makes sense. I'm currently taking care of a 3 year old well scrambling around and cooking and I'm hoping this makes sense. I just am unsure if adding more of the ingredients for more sauce after it's already simmering will mess me up? Assistant: Corn or tapioca starch would work

Human: [DC Comics] Can Superman pee with enough pressure to cut through the moon? Assistant: "I've come to make an announcement..."

Human: [DC Comics] Can Superman pee with enough pressure to cut through the moon? Assistant: >A canonical source for how much dong Superman hangs Probably the most important reason for this sub to exist summed up in one sentence. You have slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God with this answer.

Human: Every time I try to cook a French omelette with only butter the egg sticks to the bottom of the pan. Any advice? I’m wondering if maybe I’m cooking on too high heat? Or maybe my pan sucks because it is kind of old? Any advice would be appreciated Assistant: Omelette is one of those few occasions where a non stick pan is often preferable over other pans.

Human: Every time I try to cook a French omelette with only butter the egg sticks to the bottom of the pan. Any advice? I’m wondering if maybe I’m cooking on too high heat? Or maybe my pan sucks because it is kind of old? Any advice would be appreciated Assistant: Use more butter.

Human: [WI] Age discrimination? Job listing asks for specific age range, says he won't consider anyone 65+ A job listing on a local subreddit says the employer is looking for someone near his age which he defines as 35-40. He then says he won't consider someone 65+ "because they are close to retirement." How is this not age discrimination under state and federal law? Assistant: agree that it is age discriminationif he has more than 20 employees ....and I'd be tempted to post a link to the ADEA for him on the job listing on the "local subreddit" (don't know if WI has an age discrimination law for smaller employers though)

Human: [WI] Age discrimination? Job listing asks for specific age range, says he won't consider anyone 65+ A job listing on a local subreddit says the employer is looking for someone near his age which he defines as 35-40. He then says he won't consider someone 65+ "because they are close to retirement." How is this not age discrimination under state and federal law? Assistant: It is.

Human: Specific stir-fry substitution question for celery and bell pepper My wife hates the taste of bell pepper, and everything about celery. I was thinking of using bok choy stalk in place of the celery, and just not cooking it as long to keep it crisper, but I'm worried it will still be bitter. Would something completely out of left field like julienned jicama or kohlrabi work? I'm totally stumped on the bell pepper. I've seen the suggestion for cubanelles on past threads here, but not sure how well something like that would work with my usual ginger/garlic/fish sauce/tamari combo which pairs well with my celery and bell pepper usual. Assistant: Bok choy is great in stir fry and it's not bitter at all. I am not a fan of bell peppers either. Julianne some zucchini and yellow squash and add it to your stir fry. Like bok choy those are not going to require a whole lot of cooking time. Napa and savoy cabbage are good too.

Human: Specific stir-fry substitution question for celery and bell pepper My wife hates the taste of bell pepper, and everything about celery. I was thinking of using bok choy stalk in place of the celery, and just not cooking it as long to keep it crisper, but I'm worried it will still be bitter. Would something completely out of left field like julienned jicama or kohlrabi work? I'm totally stumped on the bell pepper. I've seen the suggestion for cubanelles on past threads here, but not sure how well something like that would work with my usual ginger/garlic/fish sauce/tamari combo which pairs well with my celery and bell pepper usual. Assistant: Snow peas have a pleasant texture and nice crispness.

Human: I added an extra egg to my cheesecake on accident As the title said I added an extra egg to my cheesecake mix. Everything else is already done and the roads are iced over so I can't go to the store. I have all basic pantry items so is there anything I can do to fix this? Assistant: Send it

Human: I added an extra egg to my cheesecake on accident As the title said I added an extra egg to my cheesecake mix. Everything else is already done and the roads are iced over so I can't go to the store. I have all basic pantry items so is there anything I can do to fix this? Assistant: You can add more goo porportionate to the recipe and make more cake. I see no problems with this (you can freeeze the extra) Or bake it and it'll be stiffer and cake-ier. Less gooey.

Human: Is there any way to make chicken look pink/raw but still be cooked? this is absolutely the weirdest and stupidest question ever... but my severely autistic 5 year old cousin never eats much. he has been asking to eat “cold” (raw) chicken, but obviously that’s impossible without giving him salmonella. is there a way to cook the chicken that... still leaves it looking raw?? it doesn’t seem like it’d be possible but i figured i’d ask the internet anyway because now i’m super curious. Assistant: Yep, red beet juice . I took some wings to a Christmas potluck thing at church one year . So I did a plate of wings dyed with beets along with bell peppers and cauliflower for the green and white , It was Christmas you know. Bad news was nobody would touch it because the chicken looked raw .

Human: Is there any way to make chicken look pink/raw but still be cooked? this is absolutely the weirdest and stupidest question ever... but my severely autistic 5 year old cousin never eats much. he has been asking to eat “cold” (raw) chicken, but obviously that’s impossible without giving him salmonella. is there a way to cook the chicken that... still leaves it looking raw?? it doesn’t seem like it’d be possible but i figured i’d ask the internet anyway because now i’m super curious. Assistant: You could try curing it with nitrites before cooking it.

Human: UPDATE: UPDATE: Neighbor trespassed and was biten...crap has gone off the rails!! Pitchforks! Fences!! Lawyers! Oh my! Original post: (FLORIDA) My next door neighbor of 12 years has a lawn care business and has done my yard the entire time I've lived here. He has always, always, ALWAYS checked with me before going in the back yard...expect this time. We were out of town a couple weeks ago. The neighbor (let's call him Joe) and his friend (how about calling him Ray) were doing the mowing, edging, and weed eating of the yards on their route. Joe came to our door and rang the bell. No one answered and the dog, Clifford, barked for at least 90 seconds solid. Joe and Ray decided to enter the backyard fence anyway. Clifford went out the pet door and bit Ray on the leg. Ray chased the dog with the weed eater and yelled. Ray left and returned with a pitchfork. He stood at the back door screaming for the dog to come back outside so Ray could "bury" him and that it was "time to die mother fucker." Did I mention I have all this on surveillance video?? Anyway, I get a phone call from the neighbor's wife informing me Ray was bitten and going to the hospital. When we returned home two days later, Ray and Joe came over and demanded I pay the medical bills. Apparently there was a puncture wound that required a bandaid. I declined and asked why they came inside the fence without permission when Joe had always received explicit consent before going out back. Joe said he assumed someone was home even though there were no cars in the driveway and no one answered the door. Clearly, this guy uses an entirely different logic algorithm than I do. Joe and Ray stomped off back to their home next door. Half an hour later Joe sent me text messages informing me he was taking down our shared fence that is technically on his property. HUH???? Because he couldn't shake me down for medical bills he is removing the fence to punish me? This guy is an irrational, unreasonable bully!! The fence was removed on Saturday and I'm currently getting estimates for a replacement. And I received a letter from one of the local ambulance chasing law firms asking for my homeowner's insurance info. Eff off. You will get that info only when I'm legally compelled to disclose it during discovery. C R A Z Y NEW FENCE: http://imgur.com/T22jW8c View from inside my backyard: http://imgur.com/8vwlKNw The dog is happy: http://imgur.com/NmUNVNl I did contact my insurance company. They sent an adjuster to get recorded statements, copies of the surveillance, animal control report, print outs of the screen shots, and the letter from the lawyer. I've heard nothing else from the lawyer or insurance company. Yet. Assistant: I love posts when OP looks like a fool.

Human: UPDATE: UPDATE: Neighbor trespassed and was biten...crap has gone off the rails!! Pitchforks! Fences!! Lawyers! Oh my! Original post: (FLORIDA) My next door neighbor of 12 years has a lawn care business and has done my yard the entire time I've lived here. He has always, always, ALWAYS checked with me before going in the back yard...expect this time. We were out of town a couple weeks ago. The neighbor (let's call him Joe) and his friend (how about calling him Ray) were doing the mowing, edging, and weed eating of the yards on their route. Joe came to our door and rang the bell. No one answered and the dog, Clifford, barked for at least 90 seconds solid. Joe and Ray decided to enter the backyard fence anyway. Clifford went out the pet door and bit Ray on the leg. Ray chased the dog with the weed eater and yelled. Ray left and returned with a pitchfork. He stood at the back door screaming for the dog to come back outside so Ray could "bury" him and that it was "time to die mother fucker." Did I mention I have all this on surveillance video?? Anyway, I get a phone call from the neighbor's wife informing me Ray was bitten and going to the hospital. When we returned home two days later, Ray and Joe came over and demanded I pay the medical bills. Apparently there was a puncture wound that required a bandaid. I declined and asked why they came inside the fence without permission when Joe had always received explicit consent before going out back. Joe said he assumed someone was home even though there were no cars in the driveway and no one answered the door. Clearly, this guy uses an entirely different logic algorithm than I do. Joe and Ray stomped off back to their home next door. Half an hour later Joe sent me text messages informing me he was taking down our shared fence that is technically on his property. HUH???? Because he couldn't shake me down for medical bills he is removing the fence to punish me? This guy is an irrational, unreasonable bully!! The fence was removed on Saturday and I'm currently getting estimates for a replacement. And I received a letter from one of the local ambulance chasing law firms asking for my homeowner's insurance info. Eff off. You will get that info only when I'm legally compelled to disclose it during discovery. C R A Z Y NEW FENCE: http://imgur.com/T22jW8c View from inside my backyard: http://imgur.com/8vwlKNw The dog is happy: http://imgur.com/NmUNVNl I did contact my insurance company. They sent an adjuster to get recorded statements, copies of the surveillance, animal control report, print outs of the screen shots, and the letter from the lawyer. I've heard nothing else from the lawyer or insurance company. Yet. Assistant: I think all the lawyers posting here are missing the point: By doing what he did he created more litigation, more work for lawyers and isn't that a good thing? As I always say: "better living through litigation." Have a blessed day OP and thank you thank you thank you. I think the Florida Bar Association should build a statue in your honor.

Human: [The Truman Show] What do they do on the show when he has uh... relations with his wife. Or during all of his uh, teenage years? Assistant: I caught a few episodes of the show, and whenever he had alone time as a teenager, they'd show adverts for stuff like pulled pork and beef jerky.

Human: [The Truman Show] What do they do on the show when he has uh... relations with his wife. Or during all of his uh, teenage years? Assistant: Well... what about when he's pooping?

Human: What's the minimum distance require between 2 holes on a metal plate? I'm designing a 3mm steel/aluminum plate to be used as mount. I'm mounting one end to a table, and the other end will overhang, which can be used to mount various objects. On the plate will be a bunch of holes and slots. I was wondering what's the minimum distance required between each hole/slot? Also what's the minimum distance between a hole/slot and the edge of the plate? Thanks. Assistant: The minimum distance is zero.

Human: What's the minimum distance require between 2 holes on a metal plate? I'm designing a 3mm steel/aluminum plate to be used as mount. I'm mounting one end to a table, and the other end will overhang, which can be used to mount various objects. On the plate will be a bunch of holes and slots. I was wondering what's the minimum distance required between each hole/slot? Also what's the minimum distance between a hole/slot and the edge of the plate? Thanks. Assistant: AISC requires 3 inch bolt spacing minimum for mild steel and 1.5 times diameter for edge distance. You should be in good shape using it for aluminum too

Human: Was just given 50 lbs (each) of Chipotle Seasoning and Jalapeño Seasoning Hoping this falls into the exception of bulk quantities because I honestly have no idea what I’m going to do with all of this. The title pretty much sums it up - I’ve got 100 lbs of spices sitting in front of me. Assistant: Throw it in your opponents eyes.

Human: Was just given 50 lbs (each) of Chipotle Seasoning and Jalapeño Seasoning Hoping this falls into the exception of bulk quantities because I honestly have no idea what I’m going to do with all of this. The title pretty much sums it up - I’ve got 100 lbs of spices sitting in front of me. Assistant: Do you mean you have dried/dehydrated powdered chipotles and jalopenos, or are they mixes? If they are just the peppers, you can portion and freeze some of it to preserve the potency.

Human: [DC] Could Superman condense his poop into bullets and shoot them out of his butt like a gun? Assistant: Almost certainly. But he wouldn't.

Human: [DC] Could Superman condense his poop into bullets and shoot them out of his butt like a gun? Assistant: Imagine robbing a bank and having a turd as hard as a diamond fly through the window and crack you in the ‘nads

Human: What are some examples of critical parts that aren't manufactured domestically? USA I was reading about something that was said to be critical to America but wasn't produced in America. &#x200B; I'd love to see more examples of parts for manufacturing or infrastructure or anything else that aren't made here. Even ones where it's extremely limited supply domestically or have horrendous lead times( I know a lot of things do in general but I'm asking for ones that are critical). Assistant: Displays (LCDs, OLED) aren’t manufactured anywhere else but China, Taiwan, and Japan, with Japan’s capacity dropping significantly in the last 10 years.

Human: What are some examples of critical parts that aren't manufactured domestically? USA I was reading about something that was said to be critical to America but wasn't produced in America. &#x200B; I'd love to see more examples of parts for manufacturing or infrastructure or anything else that aren't made here. Even ones where it's extremely limited supply domestically or have horrendous lead times( I know a lot of things do in general but I'm asking for ones that are critical). Assistant: Rare earth magnets

Human: Us-IN it’s 56 degrees inside and I have to get a hotel, how do I get my landlord to pay for it after? I’ve been trying to get them to fix my heat for a while now and with this winter storm my heat has dropped even further and keeps going down. I can’t get ahold of anyone and I’m freezing. I’ve been writing down everything that happens and taking pictures of the temperature. It was hanging out at around 63-64 for a couple weeks and now it’s just dropping. //I basically crossposted from r/tenant as well Assistant: Have you contacted code enforcement?

Human: Us-IN it’s 56 degrees inside and I have to get a hotel, how do I get my landlord to pay for it after? I’ve been trying to get them to fix my heat for a while now and with this winter storm my heat has dropped even further and keeps going down. I can’t get ahold of anyone and I’m freezing. I’ve been writing down everything that happens and taking pictures of the temperature. It was hanging out at around 63-64 for a couple weeks and now it’s just dropping. //I basically crossposted from r/tenant as well Assistant: If a landlord refuses to give you basic amenities such as water, heating and cooling, you have the right to refuse to pay rent until the issue is corrected. This is also grounds for breaking lease without additional charges. You can get a space heater or two and close all doors to rooms that aren't in use, should you decide to stay home. I went through this with my dad while I was renting my parents old house. It was rough, so I know how it feels to freeze in your own house. Hang in there! Stay warm!

Human: [Xmen] In days of future past, what do you think JFK's mutation was? Assistant: There was a tie in website I remember reading back at the time that said (I believe) at least JFK and Ted Kennedy were mutants with RFK suspected. JFK was essentially a low level Purple Man with a large area of effect that was always on, he couldn't stop his power. RFK was suspected to have a simmilar ability, while Ted was highly damage resistance which was a macabre joke about the time Ted drove off the road killing his female passenger and waited until the next day to report it.

Human: [Xmen] In days of future past, what do you think JFK's mutation was? Assistant: You ever hear of starfox

Human: [Lord of the Rings] Do we know what was wrong with Eowyn's stew? Assistant: We don't know for sure, but the most likely thing is that there was too much salt. Aragorn is a ranger, who spends most of his time living in the woods eating whatever he can forage. It is near impossible that she made something that tasted so bad that he wouldn't eat it. However, if she used too much salt, a seasoned survivor like him would know that it would be bad to eat, since it would dehydrate him. Plus, if there is too much salt, it won't taste very good.

Human: [Lord of the Rings] Do we know what was wrong with Eowyn's stew? Assistant: No carrots. WTF?

Human: New, unexpected flour. Not sure how to use it? I bought some flour that i thought would be like italian 00 flour, mostly because it is called 00 but it is also whole, organic and unbleached. I've tried making bread with it but it is extremley different from anything i've seen before, any recommendations on how to use it? also it feels coarser that my average AP flour, and, of course, more brown. When I mix it with water it looks and feels like wet sand, i haven't been able to get it to rise as fast as AP flour with commercial yeast and I haven´t been able to produce a gluten window, it is just very stringy. I've made some pizza with about 10% of it and the dough was a lot more stickier, like it there's no threshold between absorbing water and repelling it. Assistant: That clearly isn't classified as the Italian law requires. 00 flour can't be whole, by its definition: it's the most refined flour we have. The sequence is: 00, 0, 1, 2, whole. So "00" and "whole" are at the opposite ends of the sequence, it's impossible to classify a flour as "00" and "whole" at the same time. One of the definitions must have been added to capture the attention of the buyers and sell more.

Human: New, unexpected flour. Not sure how to use it? I bought some flour that i thought would be like italian 00 flour, mostly because it is called 00 but it is also whole, organic and unbleached. I've tried making bread with it but it is extremley different from anything i've seen before, any recommendations on how to use it? also it feels coarser that my average AP flour, and, of course, more brown. When I mix it with water it looks and feels like wet sand, i haven't been able to get it to rise as fast as AP flour with commercial yeast and I haven´t been able to produce a gluten window, it is just very stringy. I've made some pizza with about 10% of it and the dough was a lot more stickier, like it there's no threshold between absorbing water and repelling it. Assistant: Yeah I’d try fresh pasta with it. Seems weird

Human: How do you stay organized in research? Note taking app advice Hi In a couple of days I'll start the second year of my PhD and looking back I see that I have a lot of space for improvement. Recently I found my self involved in several different problems and I'm finding quite difficult or even impossible to retain all the information from meetings, talks, proposals or ever papers that I need to read. I never really used a notetaking app but I guess that now I can really profit from starting to use one. I took a look at Onenote but I guess this is not what I'm looking for my head does not work in that way. Evernote looks really nice but is quite expensive and Notion looks overly complicated. But maybe I'm wrong and you guys can help me choosing and setting up the best methods for getting things done and stay organized. Assistant: You don't have to pay for Evernote! I use the free version and it's great. I made folders for meetings, events and general notes. I separate my research thoughts into areas (e.g. data collection, qualitative analysis, etc.). I'm in my final 2 months of my PhD and Evernote has been awesome! I also use it to keep a record of my research journal.

Human: How do you stay organized in research? Note taking app advice Hi In a couple of days I'll start the second year of my PhD and looking back I see that I have a lot of space for improvement. Recently I found my self involved in several different problems and I'm finding quite difficult or even impossible to retain all the information from meetings, talks, proposals or ever papers that I need to read. I never really used a notetaking app but I guess that now I can really profit from starting to use one. I took a look at Onenote but I guess this is not what I'm looking for my head does not work in that way. Evernote looks really nice but is quite expensive and Notion looks overly complicated. But maybe I'm wrong and you guys can help me choosing and setting up the best methods for getting things done and stay organized. Assistant: LaTeX and Git

Human: I like spicy foods but my wife does not. What can I add to dishes after they are cooked to spice up my meal? Assistant: Get a new wife.

Human: I like spicy foods but my wife does not. What can I add to dishes after they are cooked to spice up my meal? Assistant: Spanish cuisine has a condiment, "aji", that is chili peppers blended with oil, salt, and a ton of garlic. Its a fairly spanish oriented flavor, but Ill put it on just about everything

Human: Could I reduce rum on the stovetop to replace rum extract? The recipe is a cheesecake that calls for 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. I don’t want to buy some just for this recipe but do have real rum. Assistant: Just put the rum in your cheesecake. You don't need to reduce it. I'd add a little more, but it won't change your recipe unless you decide to put half a cup in there.

Human: Could I reduce rum on the stovetop to replace rum extract? The recipe is a cheesecake that calls for 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. I don’t want to buy some just for this recipe but do have real rum. Assistant: Use real rum.

Human: What type of skills does a PhD help you to acquire? Assistant: Is disenchantment a skill?

Human: What type of skills does a PhD help you to acquire? Assistant: Biggest one for me is independently managing a large project. Specifics probably depend on your field and topic. Again for me qualitative and quantitative research skills, to the extent that I'd feel confident taking on a commercial research contract now and there's not a chance I would have before.

Human: What made you interested in Engineering? Assistant: Sticking a fork in the outlet as a kid

Human: What made you interested in Engineering? Assistant: Mythbusters. I got obsessed with mythbusters as a kid and always wanted to be one. The most joy I get is when I'm just given a problem outside of my normal work and I have to make a quick solution.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Trelleborg has an o-ring calculator online and an app. Parker may be the “xerox” of o-rings but their customer service sucks and their aerospace hydraulics division buys their seals from Trelleborg.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Trelleborg online print calculator is nice

Human: M (24) 6’2 195 pounds. Just had a surreal and horrible doctors appointment I’ve been losing consciousness during physical activity and sex. My arms go weak, my head goes weak and I collapse. These symptoms started about a month ago. I went to the cardiologist today and I literally got 5 words into explaining my symptoms before the doctor cut me off, put me up of the table, listened to my heart and told me “you’re perfectly healthy.......anything else I can do for you before you leave?” I sat there stunned, I literally hadnt even gotten to tell him WHY I was there in the first place and he had cut me off and within 2 min and basic stethoscope examination he was sending me away. I pushed and tried to actually explain my symptoms to him and he cut me off again “you’re perfectly healthy, your ekg from last august was fine” and so I had to tell him “okay but these symptoms just started 3-4 weeks ago. And I’ve been losing conciousn-“ he cut me off again “Anything else I can do for you before you leave?” I sat there in silence, I havent been able to get out of bed much these past few days after my last episode and this “doctor” literally wouldnt even let me tell him whats been happening. He told me I can show myself out and he left. What the heck just happened? Is this normal? He didnt even check my blood pressure.... Assistant: You need to see a cardiologist that will actually evaluate you - pre-syncope or syncope during exertion in a young person is concerning and probably should be evaluated by EKG, echo, and maybe event monitor. In the mean time stay hydrated, avoid significant exertion until a cardiologist clears you.

Human: M (24) 6’2 195 pounds. Just had a surreal and horrible doctors appointment I’ve been losing consciousness during physical activity and sex. My arms go weak, my head goes weak and I collapse. These symptoms started about a month ago. I went to the cardiologist today and I literally got 5 words into explaining my symptoms before the doctor cut me off, put me up of the table, listened to my heart and told me “you’re perfectly healthy.......anything else I can do for you before you leave?” I sat there stunned, I literally hadnt even gotten to tell him WHY I was there in the first place and he had cut me off and within 2 min and basic stethoscope examination he was sending me away. I pushed and tried to actually explain my symptoms to him and he cut me off again “you’re perfectly healthy, your ekg from last august was fine” and so I had to tell him “okay but these symptoms just started 3-4 weeks ago. And I’ve been losing conciousn-“ he cut me off again “Anything else I can do for you before you leave?” I sat there in silence, I havent been able to get out of bed much these past few days after my last episode and this “doctor” literally wouldnt even let me tell him whats been happening. He told me I can show myself out and he left. What the heck just happened? Is this normal? He didnt even check my blood pressure.... Assistant: What kind of practice was this?

Human: [Mad Max] If clean water was universal currency, was Immortan Joe providing a universal basic income for his people? How did he arrive at such a progressive policy? Was there a group of Bernie Bros who pushed his War Boys further to the left to guarantee universal basic income? Or was Immortan Joe on the Republican ticket and had to come more towards the center after his platform of "War and more war" alienated the cripples and mutants of The Citadel? Assistant: Well, you see, people tend to die rather rapidly when they don't get their water, so it's simply a matter of practicality that the Immortan provide a supply of it, or else he will soon find himself with no population to rule over. This is easy for him, because the Citadel is sitting on an aquifer so large that Joe can distribute it in just about the most inefficient way possible on a fairly regular basis. Seriously, that waterfall must lose hundreds of gallons to evaporation.

Human: [Mad Max] If clean water was universal currency, was Immortan Joe providing a universal basic income for his people? How did he arrive at such a progressive policy? Was there a group of Bernie Bros who pushed his War Boys further to the left to guarantee universal basic income? Or was Immortan Joe on the Republican ticket and had to come more towards the center after his platform of "War and more war" alienated the cripples and mutants of The Citadel? Assistant: No, it's rationing. Totally different thing.

Human: I filled up my normal 87 gas tank with premium 91, what should i do now? I googled around internet that it's not bad to mix up with higher grade gas, but I don't know what should I do after I use up the 91 I have right now. How should I refill my tank once it's over, when can I refill it so the mixing wouldn't be bad? Should I wait until I'm really low on fuel (ex. 10 miles left) or can I start refilling a bit earlier? Assistant: What? No. You're fine, as long as the high octane has an alcohol content safe for your engine. You can always put high octane in an average motor. Usually just a waste of money, though. Edit: Also, when a station has an 89, it's literally a blend of the 87 & 91 tanks. Edit 2: By the way, what part of the internet said this? I want to go there and look in the cages.

Human: I filled up my normal 87 gas tank with premium 91, what should i do now? I googled around internet that it's not bad to mix up with higher grade gas, but I don't know what should I do after I use up the 91 I have right now. How should I refill my tank once it's over, when can I refill it so the mixing wouldn't be bad? Should I wait until I'm really low on fuel (ex. 10 miles left) or can I start refilling a bit earlier? Assistant: It won’t hurt anything. Just a waste of money.

Human: NY cooks: the red sauce at The Halal Guys cart at 53rd & 6th; what's in it? Someone out there must be able to know pretty much by taste what's in it. It's not just harissa thinned down with water, but they might be using piri-piri/bird chiles. It's super hot. Or do you think they're just using dried cayennes or chiles de arbol? There are lots of recipes online for the white sauce, but I can't find any for halal cart hot sauce. Any ideas? Thanks. Assistant: I believe it's some derivative of a Harissa style hot sauce.

Human: NY cooks: the red sauce at The Halal Guys cart at 53rd & 6th; what's in it? Someone out there must be able to know pretty much by taste what's in it. It's not just harissa thinned down with water, but they might be using piri-piri/bird chiles. It's super hot. Or do you think they're just using dried cayennes or chiles de arbol? There are lots of recipes online for the white sauce, but I can't find any for halal cart hot sauce. Any ideas? Thanks. Assistant: i've never been to NY, but if these halal dudes serve what i think they do, then my tip would be the traditional middle eastern hot sauce that goes by the name of "shotta" (pronounced kind of like shoh-tttah). pretty much like harissa, only thinner and a bit more savoury.

Human: Favorite 'fancy' cookie you make for Christmas? Any 'wow you made this!??' crowd pleasers, particularly unique, or specially 'elevated' cookies y'all make this time of year? Plenty of iced sugar cookies around and mixing crushed candy canes into brownies is a fantastic treat, but what do y'all make when you're going... extra? Assistant: Pizelles! People love them.

Human: Favorite 'fancy' cookie you make for Christmas? Any 'wow you made this!??' crowd pleasers, particularly unique, or specially 'elevated' cookies y'all make this time of year? Plenty of iced sugar cookies around and mixing crushed candy canes into brownies is a fantastic treat, but what do y'all make when you're going... extra? Assistant: Not a cookie, but making chocolate truffles - starting with basic dark chocolate ganache truffle and change up the mix-ins (nuts/chopped up various candy bars, booze). Dipped in tempered chocolate. Decorated some with a drizzle of white chocolate/ roll in toasted coconut flakes/toasted nuts/crushed up candy canes.

Human: if Shaggy and Scooby are so scared of everything, why do they keep riding around with the others investigating spooky mysteries? Sure, they're a bit dim and apparently stoned a lot of the time, but at some time it must have occurred to them that, hey, they just don't have to go. Assistant: Cuz Fred is the one paying for the pot.

Human: if Shaggy and Scooby are so scared of everything, why do they keep riding around with the others investigating spooky mysteries? Sure, they're a bit dim and apparently stoned a lot of the time, but at some time it must have occurred to them that, hey, they just don't have to go. Assistant: Once you find out that it's just some middle aged asshole attempting fraud the ghosts and goblins are far less scary. You can hide your head in the sand or you can go out and learn the truth. As scared as they are, their experiences tell them the truth. At the bottom of every single reported supernatural incident there is someone trying to scam people. Doing nothing lets innocents get hurt. They feel morally responsible to help.

Human: [Marvel] Why doesn't Sandman just move to the Sahara and become unstoppable? Or at least somewhere with a bit more sand than New York? Assistant: Better yet, why no Dubai? One of the richest cities on Earth and surrounded by deserts

Human: [Marvel] Why doesn't Sandman just move to the Sahara and become unstoppable? Or at least somewhere with a bit more sand than New York? Assistant: It's kind of a trend with Spidey villains that the personally very powerful ones aren't that bright. Sandman, Hydro Man, and Electro, at least.