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suggestmeabook_train

A Sci Fi book that doesn't feel like a soap opera set in a tin can floating through space. I want to pick up a good sci fi series that makes you actually feel the scale of space. Be it multiple planets, or different species interacting. But a concern I have is that in asking for scale like this, the writing may suffer. It feels like it happens often in both fantasy and sci fi. When dealing with either an endless war, or thousands of years, in the end, there is no heart. No characters with depth or *feel*. Does anything fit this? Because while I'm opposed to another version of The Martian, or Project Hail Mary...I guess if the writing is there, I'm fine with a middle ground.

Foundation by Isaac Asimov

I love Julian May’s Rampart Worlds trilogy for this. It shows off a few very different worlds, a couple of races (and a wealth of genetic modifications) without ever getting lost from taking on too much. Part of (but only part of) the story is interplanetary commerce, so you get the implication of far more worlds than you see directly. (Plus it features evil space Amazon, which feels pretty apropos after Jeff’s cock rocket going there the other month).

virmqj

webdev_train

How can I keep up with the “always be coding or solving hackerank” outside of 9 to 5 work and also manage to keep up with other hobbies? I am seeing people like this all over LinkedIn or even explore page in GitHub. What's their secret? How do they do it?

When I was younger, programming *was* my hobby. I spent a lot of time doing it, practicing, and learning. It was a pretty intense focus for a few years, even when I was working full time. I was fortunate in that it front-loaded a lot of skills and real experience early in my career. But later on when I was making good money and bought a house, that changed almost overnight. Got back into astronomy, got into woodworking, and in general just taking care of the house. I rarely program outside of work these days, and even then most of that is management. So for some people, programming *is* their hobby, and that's how they do it. Those people can sustain that level of exposure to programming and developing simply because they truly do enjoy it enough to do it. Those who *force* themselves to do extracurricular programming will burn out quickly.

Because they've made coding their hobby? Or at least put themselves in that mindset? If you enjoy it and like solving little puzzles, I don't see how it's any different than spending time playing Minecraft, except this hobby pays you back with career opportunities. People also act like it's a complete tradeoff. If you spend 4-8 hours a week playing video games, exercising, or crafting things, just spend half that time coding instead during the time period in which you're getting ready for interviews. People on these subreddits get so hurt over the idea of any amount of time being spent for self-investment it's crazy.

m43y3x

suggestmeabook_train

Feel like I'm not going to ever enjoy a book more, so please suggest anything I finished reading "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller two days ago and I absolutely loved every single page of it. It is easily my most favourite book ever. I'm 17, so I don't know many books that aren't in my school program. So, could you please suggest me other books (satire, possibly) I could enjoy after such a masterpiece?

I read A Clockwork Orange when I was your age, it was fun

Slaughterhouse-five by Kurt Vonnegut

350iq5

asksciencefiction_train

[AoU] (spoilers) Captain America & Mjolnir So I watched the movie last night and got to the scene where they all try to lift Mjolnir. I noticed that when Stark and others would attempt it to lift it, the hammer would do nothing. However, when Captain attempted to lift it, it actually squeaked and moved a small amount. (You actually see Thor look at Mjolnir then Captain America when it happens). I thought that lifting the hammer was either a yes or no thing, not anything in between? (Like you either lift it or you don't. So does that mean that Captain America, at the time, is slightly worthy? *Sorry for any bad english and thanks in advance!*

I think the moment it started lifting he realized he could, knew how it would make Thor feel, and chose not to lift Mjolnir. A worthy person will not lift it simply to win a bet or brag to friends.

I think if you try to lift Mjolnir just to see if you can, you're not worthy. You need to KNOW you can lift it. The hammer hadn't fully judged Cap's intent until he "tried" to lift it, if that makes sense.

kgrj5l

frugal_train

Tips to save in electricity bill when everything runs on electric (heat, hot water, stoves, oven) and you’re home 24 hr/day? I just moved to an all electric small (250-300 sq ft) apt in new york and responsible for everything including hot water and electric baseboard heat (i know it’s expensive to run, but too late for that). I tried turning off the heat for the whole day (landlord said this wont freeze pipes as they heat the rest of the common areas of the building 24/7) and froze myself cos apparently the insulation of my building is not that good and no my apartment doesnt get warm from my surrounding neighbors. i’m planning to purchase one if those cling wrap kits for windows from home depot, and a good throw sherpa blanket ( i already own a nice warm comforter and extra fleece blanket) Just a bit of context of the apt: 3 electric baseboards (1 each side of wall) + 1 small one in bathroom with temp control (not sure if this a thermostat) for each board. Baseboard heats up quite quickly (within 15-20min). Any tips on saving bills but still live comfortably? How many hours a day should I turn my heat on when temp outside is below 10C? And what temp should I set? When showering does turning it off while you shampoo actually make a difference? Thanks in advance!

Get a Kill-A-Watt to measure how much electricity is being used by stuff you plug into the wall. The two biggest draws are usually an electric water heater and the fridge. The best ones have an Energy Star rating. If the water is scalding hot the thermostat is set high. You’re paying a lot more money to keep the tank perpetually heated at a high temp. You can lower it to 120 degrees and it will save a lot.

A low-flow shower head can help. Is the water heater easily accessible? Perhaps the landlord could install a water heater timer. When I worked, I had mine set to come on an hour before my morning shower and shut off after (5:30-7:30 AM) and on again for an hour in the evening. It has a switch I can flip if needed between times.

r55ipy

askscience_train

Does the direction a language is written and read have any effect on the hand used for writing in those languages? Put another way: Right-handedness is predominant among languages written left-to-right. Is left-handedness more prevalent (or even dominant) among languages written right-to-left? Either way, does science give us any indicators as to why?

It does not. FWIW though, being a right handed bilingual (english-hebrew) i do find writing in english more intuitive. Something about writing "outwards" (ie, towards the back of the hand) just feels better. So while left-right ratios are not in any way flipped in LTR language countries, i do believe that righties have a slight advantage in writing RTL, and lefties in writing LTR

Good question. I don't have any answers. It would seem logical. As I watch my (probably left handed) daughter start writing, I've realized that it is harder when she can't review what she has written previously, as it is covered by her hand. With pens/crayons, this isn't a big deal, but I'm sure with historical writing instruments, this would have also made it harder to write without smudging. So my guess would be that this "should" be a logical thing. So now I'm curious if anyone has statistics on it. :)

542ch1

ifyoulikeblank_train

If I like] Bands with both male and female singing, such as Of Monsters and Men and The XX, [what else would I like?] [Of Monsters and Men - Dirty Paws The XX - Crystalised

Band of Skulls. Duh.

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asksciencefiction_train

[Harry Potter] Could an animagus get an animal pregnant? For example, could Sirius turn into a dog and then get a female dog pregnant?

…is this how you get centaurs?

I'm gonna say no. Animagus still keep their consciousness and their personality and all that. I don't see why their DNA would suddenly change.

lnry8t

writing_train

Dream of a 16 years old. I recently decided to write a light novel but I quickly realized that I don’t really know anything about the writing world. So as anyone would do, I started to investigate on what a newcomer, like myself, should do and know to be on the right path. While I was searching for some information, I took a pause to reflect on myself and think if I had the determination required to be an author. After gathering all the information I had, I made the conclusion to go all out on this project of mine. However, I identified some problems that I cannot solve for the moment. Those problems are: -My age -My lack of experience -The fact that English isn’t my primary language -The fact that I don’t have someone to look up to -My lack of social skills -The fact that I don’t have any links in the industry Because of that, I decided to shoot my shot and ask Redditors for some help. I really want to write a good light novel. So I’m ready to do anything in my power to make my dream a reality. Any kind of help would be appreciated. Thanks for reading this message! From: some newbie

None of those are a problem. Right now, if you want to write a good book, you only have one real obstacle: You haven't written a dozen or so crappy ones yet. Guess you better get on that.

Just do your best, and write and read as much as you can. Try to get feedback from other writers or readers. No one starts off as an amazing writer. try not to become discouraged if your writing isn’t as good on paper as it is in your head. It takes time, and revisions! So don’t become discouraged. If you decided you wanted to learn guitar you wouldn’t expect to be a master overnight, right? Same with writing.

r77gfs

artfundamentals_train

I don't want to draw, Although I want to create I struggle with putting my pen down to draw, and as much as I want to create I really cant seem to find the fun in it. My input - output is so out of whack that I pretty much instantly burn out. I'm really not sure if its a good idea to force myself, but at the same time I cant be doing nothing. \- is the solution simply to have a schedule/habit that requires me to draw anything even if I don't want to? \- and will this eventually get easier overtime? (as in my physical laziness to draw will eventually go away?) This is sort of a simple question that even I can answer myself, but I'm really looking for some reassurance and even additional advice.

there are other ways to create art besides drawing :) try other mediums or types of creative hobbies that if drawing isn’t appealing at the moment

Do you want to draw or not? Best thing you can do for yourself is to get off the fence. Identify as an artist, or creator, if that's what you want.

stc5mg

crochet_train

Blanket that’s a similar to the concept of a temperature blanket but not temperature? I want to make a blanket that’s tracking something over a period of time, but I don’t want to do temperature. I’ve seen some people do mood blankets, but that’s also kind of meh for me. Does anyone have any ideas for a similar concept for a blanket that’s not temperature or mood?

I have seen people track their periods via blankets if that would be more up your alley. I would also assume you could track, say, exercise, sleep quality, number of birds seen, weather (rainy, sunny, windy…) or hours studied, if you wanted.

Weather, rain/snow fall, miles driven, hours worked, coffees drank, miles run. I take my own temperature every morning so I considered a “temperature blanket” but of my BBT, not the weather. NSFW: counting the sex you’ve had (whether you did or not or how many times or use a color scale to rate how enjoyable it was) Honestly you could make just about anything into a temperature blanket since it’s just about tracking a particular type of data over a finite amount of time.

tolo25

suggestmeabook_train

Books like "Project Hail Mary" but with more accurate science I just finished Project Hail Mary and I don't think I need to explain my title. It's an awesome book but I'd love to read something similar that's less fiction, more science. Or at least doesn't go so far with assuming. Thanks for the suggestion!

{{Contact}} is a hard sci-fi novel by astrophysicist Carl Sagan

Blake Crouch - Dark matter & Recursion I read both after PHM and enjoyed both, slightly more theoretical science but science non the less.

wz9ff8

suggestmeabook_train

what's the weirdest book you ever read? I'm looking for some weird books to take me out of my comfort zone. Any suggestions please?

Godel,Escher Bach by Hoffstaster, brings together bachs music, eschers etchings and godels mathematical theories. It’s engagIng, brilliant and won the Pulitzer - a jungle gym for your mind

The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect by Roger Williams is pretty damn weird.

qqcs7j

musictheory_train

Is it possible to get a primal/pagan type of sound from a modern acoustic guitar? I understand this may be difficult, but what's possible? I assume that percussion would be part of this, but can you use the strings to create this sort of feeling? I am thinking along the lines of Heilung or something similar.

I would imagine it would be easier to develop a technique once you have a specific culture and time period in mind, so you could emulate the instruments and modes used in these idioms. Some places to start could be traditional Celtic and Scandinavian music, because these sounds are most associated with what we think of as "pagan" music today.

Weird tunings with drone strings

h9gc3c

explainlikeimfive_train

Explain like I'm five years old: How do animals know which plants are edible and which are poisonous? To the human eye, many edible plants have a poisonous plant look alike. We can distinguish the two after research and learning but how do animals just know the difference?

Hey,I made a quick video to answer your question! (With a banging joke at the end too) If videos aren't your thing I'll summerise my answer here. * Animals don't always know what to eat/not eat. There are small pointers in nature that help them. * Monarch butterflys are aposematic, meaning they display bright patterns or colours to warn off predators. If a bird was to eat this butterfly, they'd then fall ill due to it. They'd then make the connection between the patterns and the illness, stopping them from chomping on more. * Animals adapt too, parsley contains psoralens which cause photsynphesis. It also makes it easier to sunburn due to this chemical. Insects that eat parsley have adapted, and have been seen to hide in shade for hours after consuming parsley. * Some plants that are poisonous contain Tannin which makes the plant taste bitter. Antelope and other animals are seen to nibble plants, it's thought that this is to see if the plant is edible. If it's bitter they will steer clear. * Natural selection plays a big part too, over generations and time animals that find poisonous plants tasy will stop having offspring and the species will eventually stop eating those plants. Hope that helped, have a great day!

Dogs will happily eat chocolate, grapes, poop, or literally anything that can fit in their mouths. Some animals just... don't know. Then they die without outside intervention.

txrt9o

suggestmeabook_train

Books written by troubled writers preferably depressed, traumatized or lonely. I want to read something like No Longer Human, The Bell Jar, The Stranger, Nausea or something like the Rum Diaries. I hope you get the idea. I want to read the words written by someone whose experiencing the pain first hand. I have been trying to find such a book for a while now any recommendations are much appreciated.

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole — Unique, hilarious book centered around a pathetic but erudite momma’s boy who, most likely, was a caricature of the author. The author killed himself when he couldn’t get it published. His mom published it years after his death and it won the Pulitzer Prize. Tragic story, really.

The Crack Up by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a nonfiction one though. Fiction-wise, Virginia Woolf comes to mind. Mrs Dalloway is a good place to start.

evgllp

running_train

Has running helped you get through a tough time? It has for me Following a big life change over the last year and a half, I began to struggle with anxiety and overwhelming sadness unlike ever before. I could see myself beginning to worry, and even frustrate, my close family and friends with my change in demeanor, outlook on life and overall attitude. After several months of learning how to cope with these new feelings, I decided that I was unhappy with the person I was becoming. Someone close to me suggested that I try to pick up a few hobbies, as my life pretty much revolved around a difficult graduate school program. Seems so simple, right? However, I was in such a dark place that this never crossed my mind. I have always enjoyed distance running, and it was a huge part of my life until I sustained an ankle sprain. I hadn’t trained in six months even though my injury was healed. Long story short, beginning a new running program and training for a half marathon has given me structure and something to look forward to. Quite honestly, some days the motivation to complete my “daily run” is the only thing that can get me out of the bed. I am slowly healing, mentally, and I know that I can attribute a large chunk of this progress to running. I’m fairly new to reddit and mainly just read other posts. This is me putting myself out there :) I was wondering if anyone else has a similar story to share?

Running got me through divorce. Running can be a very social or very solo activity. I enjoy the social aspect of it tremendously and I've mets hundreds of friends through running ranging from acquaintances to very good friends. Being able to get out and run and talk with friends was really huge for me. It helped me talk about my divorce but also forget about it and talk about other things times. It was definitely instrumental in my healing. I then ended up meeting my new wife at a trail run so I owe a lot to this passion.

Initially started running to get away from the anxiety and depression that came from a divorce. Kept running because I feel like a champion when I do. Now I'm injured, and have to cope with the fact that I'll hobbling around for several weeks to come. Removing running from my life, even if it's for a couple of months, has made me realize how important it is to me.

6q01vt

legaladvice_train

Can an employer force you to wear certain kinds of underwear My wife works for a daycare and wears a normal bra to work every day now her boss is insisting she has to buy a sports bra because and I quote "normal bras are inappropriate for work if you have big breasts"

If OP's wife is a large breasted lady, couldn't she request a note from her doctor saying she needs to wear normal bras for her health? Wearing sports bras every day for 8ish hours is probably not going to be great for you.

Is she wearing low cut shirts that show her cleavage?

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ifyoulikeblank_train

[If I like] DROKK, Kraftwerk, Portishead's "Third" album, John Carpenter, [what else would I like?] Basically I'm really into vintage synth sounds. I know there are pop bands like Air and Ladytron who use old synthesizers quite a lot, but right now I'm looking for something..."darker", I guess? Anyway, I'd appreciate any suggestions related to this list. Thanks!

Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85-92 is mostly soothing and ambient but there are a couple of dark, brooding tracks, some of which remind me of John Carpenter. Very, very good album as it is though

Not that you haven't heard them, but The Postal Service is a good one for lo-fi synth sound.

xjn6re

linuxquestions_train

I'm going to start an offline linux learning adventure. Is there an offline directory of linux commands or a root manual to branch out from? Clarification inside. Usually when we want to find a command, we just google it. For example, "ps" to list process ID's. If I have no internet, how would I ever come across the existence of this command? How would I find out what command kills programs or how to chmod? I can't just type "man linux" and get stuff like this. I'd like any tips on a self sufficient way to navigate the terminal, thank you.

When I get desparate and have no internet access I start poking at the system trying things. Useful commands to find usage info and explore your current environment configuration: * help * man <command or config file> * <command> -h * echo $PATH * set Useful places to look at contents using 'ls' -- hunt for directories named "bin, sbin" in /, /usr, and /usr/local. Also dig thru the contents of $PATH which is where it will look for a command to execute and see what folders look handy to dig thru. Couple other handy commands: * locate <thing> * find . -name "\*thing\*" When you get pages and pages of output in a terminal you can't scroll in, try pipe to "more" or "less" to read 1 page at a time, or > redirect to a file you can open in an editor Its probably not the most efficient way, but it sure has got me out of a lot of jams when I had no other options to help myself.

Man pages

ojlefn

smallbusiness_train

Health Insurance options for very small business (3-4 employees currently) in the US, is there any hope for a decent option without getting absolutely destroyed by price? Hello first time posting, all in all I have been helping my father start up/take over a home appliance repair business back in February and we are interested in looking into some health insurance options without getting completely screwed over by price to benefit ratio. I currently am holding onto a full time job because its a pretty easy job with good flexibility, ok pay and ok insurance plan. My health insurance is nothing great but at least I can get basic things dealt with but nothing major. We are hoping to eventually make me the full time office worker while I currently do remote work for him daily. We are just trying to crunch the numbers of getting me there full time and him back onto the road for repairs to see if we can reasonably bring in the option of Health Insurance. We are located in Ohio so I am still also looking into if there are state benefit help/options. But it seems like there are a million search options popping up that give zero actual break downs for price and coverage. Any and all advice or recommendations welcome.

I am an office of four individuals right now who do full-time work. I purchase healthcare for each of them. It's an extremely costly expense that I am always looking for. I want high quality, but lower cost and everyone promised the moon, but never see anything with a significant difference in price.

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moviesuggestions_train

Recommend movies, that you feel like only you ever watched Here are mine: Okja (2017) The Red Turtle (2016) I Am Mother (2019) Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Whale Rider (2002)

The death of Stalin

Stealing Beauty

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booksuggestions_train

Would anyone recommend "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Harari?

You might try Adam Rutherford's "A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived", I thought it was much better.

Reading it now. It’s great. I just finished Homodeus as well and recommend it too

r957a7

eatcheapandhealthy_train

Tuna noodle casserole with peas and buttered breadcrumb topping was always a childhood favorite. What are some of your fondest poor foods growing up?

My mum used to add a can of condensed tomato soup to rotelle noodles and called it Scooby-doos

Lightly buttered bread with honey drizzled sandwiches

vp4wu6

suggestmeabook_train

scifi first contact book heavy on the linguistics and culture? Just finishing Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine (which I like even more than the first book!) I'm looking for things you'd describe as anthropological scifi (have read all of Octavia Butler, Ursula K Le Guin, and Amy Thompson.) Extra emphasis on figuring out communication and linguistics details a plus. Thanks!

Project Hail Mary fits this description

It's not the first contact with the planet but there is a lot of cultural exchange including several languages in {the left hand of darkness}

xdcrqd

eatcheapandhealthy_train

Making rice and beans burritos. What rice and what beans do I use? I need to say first that I followed the pinned post and tried searching, but maybe I'm not searching right. Do I use Mexican/Spanish rice? Brown rice? White rice? And for the beans, I was thinking refried, but maybe I should use black or red? I wanna start eating food without meat so I'm starting here. I also saved a lot of suggestions from someone else's meatless post.

While a lot of people like rice in their burrito just remember that tortillas already have a lot of carbs. Also speaking of tortillas if you're trying to go meat free then "authentic" flour tortillas often contain lard, same with refried beans. I would highly recommend filling a good portion of the burrito with veg as well, salsas like pico are great, guacamole can be incredibly healthy, lettuce can add some nice crunch, corn can add some nice sweetness and there are so many more options that work well in a burrito to make it healthy and fulfilling.

Literally whatever you want. My personal preference is brown rice with pinto beans seasoned like they're gonna be refried, but left whole. I like the texture of the whole beans, but refried is absolutely fine too. Black beans are super good too, or small red beans if you want a similar size bean with a thinner skin. Mexican rice is great too if you want to make that. I don't bother because I don't want to do the work to make it and I burn it every. Damn. Time. Also if you're somewhere you can get yumm sauce, I add that to every rice and bean dish I eat. Can't get enough of the stuff.

istsxq

booksuggestions_train

The most difficult (and most rewarding) book you’ve ever read

The Waves by Virginia Woolf. The first quarter felt like trying to crack a code, but once it clicked it just opened up and it was beautiful.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi or And the Mountains Echoed by Khalid Hosseini. Both books show the difficulties of the parents being passed to the children and the complete unfairness of life

lm70m5

suggestmeabook_train

I'm looking for a book that starts off normal but gets progressivly crazier until at the end reality is so undone that you no longer know your arse from a tea kettle

We have always lived in the castle

Oh man!! {{Minor Angels by Antoine Volodine}} {{Fever Dream By Samanta Schweblin}} {{Down Below by Leonora Carrington}} {{Voyage to the End of Night by Céline}}

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moviesuggestions_train

Requesting a movie that follows the theme of "steal from the rich and give to the poor" that are not Robin Hood. I'd list Inside Man & The Edukators among this genre, but looking for other suggestions. Googling yields few results other than Robin Hood unfortunately. Would be curious what films y'all suggest! Open to indie, foreign, mainstream, hollywood, whatever! Thanks in advance!

V for vendetta

A Man of Action. On Netflix, just read that exact description “Robin Hood story”.

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changemyview_train

Change my view that I don't think conservatives are any more prone towards conspiracy theories then left leaning folks. I totally understand that in this day and age of Donald Trump it sure FEELS like right leaning people are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. And the most dramatic example, about the election, clearly has a political bent. That said, I grew up in a day and age where a non-zero number of left leaning people around me believed that GW had some involvement in 911. So - do recent events require me to update my prior? I just don't think the data supports that conclusion: from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550614567356?journalCode=sppa "Historical records suggest that the political extremes—at both the “left” and the “right”—substantially endorsed conspiracy beliefs about other-minded groups. The present contribution empirically tests whether extreme political ideologies, at either side of the political spectrum, are positively associated with an increased tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. Four studies conducted in the United States and the Netherlands revealed a quadratic relationship between strength of political ideology and conspiracy beliefs about various political issues. Moreover, participants’ belief in simple political solutions to societal problems mediated conspiracy beliefs among both left- and right-wing extremists. Finally, the effects described here were not attributable to general attitude extremity. Our conclusion is that political extremism and conspiracy beliefs are strongly associated due to a highly structured thinking style that is aimed at making sense of societal events." But that article is from 2015. Here is another study (from 2017, that talks about past research showing that it is political extremism that predicts belief in conspiracy and not political orientation. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/193590867.pdf For example, people against childhood vaccination is actually a left leaning group: https://www.precisionvaccinations.com/childhood-vaccination-programs-should-be-exempt-political-bias I don't think acknowledging that it is extreme political views, and not political orientation that predicts conspiracy views means that you can't call a spade a spade - or some kind of 'both side-ism' or 'enlightened centrism'. In fact, I think that believing that people on 'the other side' are fundamentally different than you actually encourages extreme political views - and thus promotes conspiracy theories. So assuming you are a strong believer in rationality and data, you should be even more compelled to be cautious about the counter claim - that belief in conspiracy theories is some how a republican problem.

*I grew up in a day and age where a non-zero number of left leaning people around me believed that GW had some involvement in 911.* Can you provide a list of left-leaning politicians and public figures who believed that? Because I've never met a leftist person who actually did. Those people stopped coming to leftist events in my city because we all mocked them and they realized no one was going to fall for it.

Some counter research ... https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00205/full Conspiracies theorists are anxious ... believe in the paranormal ( ... doubt orthodoxies and scientific knowledge; the proneness to statistical errors and failures in probabilistic reasoning ) ... alienated from society ... belief in authoritarianism ) Several studies have stressed the negative relationship between scientific knowledge, rational thinking and conspiracy beliefs. People who are more used to analytic thinking are not as prone to fall for the logical fallacies inherited in conspiracy theories. With that in mind, conservatives prefer auhoritarianism (real and paranormal ones) hence generally prefer strong men leaders and / or follow religions in a fundamentalistic moralistic way. In contrast, progressives generally favour socialism which a decidedly less authoritative political approach and appear to have more athesists than conservatives generally speaking Other factors are more fluid or less specific to conservatives vs. progressives. Conservatives certainly feel more alienated at this moment due to Qanon and Stop the Steal narrative. Progressives probably felt more alienated in the past during US's Red Scare period. So let's take that out of the equation. Progessive generally have higher education levels than conservatives as shown in the Democrat vs Republicant / Urban vs Rural / College Educated vs Non College educated voter profile in the 2020 elections. All things being equal, it seems conservatives hold more attributes which make them susceptible to conspiracy theories.

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iwanttolearn_train

I want to learn how to be better at planning, organization, and time management Over the past year and a half I have graduated college and started my first career. I've realized and reflected over this time that my the biggest weaknesses are in planning, organization, and time management. These factors are affecting my personal and professional life. I'm going to have some time off of work soon and would like to do some reading to better myself in these three areas. I was wondering if anyone here knew of any books that would be beneficial to me. I would greatly appreciate any input!

I really like the Bullet Journal, it helped me get things together. I'd visit the link below to investigate: http://www.littlecoffeefox.com/#!How-to-Start-Your-Very-Own-Bullet-Journal/c21x6/56f76f350cf23c800ad2ef0e Other sources: Bohoberry.com and Tinyrayofsunshine.com Hope this helps you like it helped me!

Learn to write and prioritise lists. No special books or equipment required. Every day if feasible, start your day be rewriting the list so you can reorder it and think about how each one is getting done and when.. then you can start adding calendar appoints etc

yr7cyv

frugal_train

currently bulking but it’s hard to buy enough to eat, do you guys know any cheap and simple ways to eat your daily macro nutrients? (any help appreciated) located in the US

Listen brah butter milk eggs oats and yogurt are your best friends were all gonna make it brah, imo you want cheap quality meat find a butcher shop. I’ve got this hidden gem in Chicago with quality grade meat that’s cheaper than Costco and others.

Peanut butter sandwich and glass of milk. Natural PB being preferred.

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askbaking_train

Quarantine struggles Anyone else who was/is a habitual baker struggling to buy any ingredients now every Tom, Dick and Harry is making bread? I have no issues with them doing it of course, I'm no savage, but I just miss baking so much and can't right now :(

I went to my local middle eastern store today for some basic supplies and hadn’t been able to find flour or yeast anywhere so I didn’t have plans to look there. Something told me to just go look in the flour aisle. I found lots of flour but there was no yeast, and that same voice told me to look in the obscure end cap with the weird ingredients on it. At the very top standing on my tippy toes I laid my hands on tons of yeast. I almost ordered this same yeast online and paid $26.49 for shipping. It was $4.29 in the store.

Yes! It's been a real struggle to get any type of flour and (vanilla) sugar, I'm in the Netherlands and managed to find some normal all purpose flour last week finally. All the baking supplies have signs on the shelves allowing only 2 per baking item per customer. Hopefully that will help!

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asksciencefiction_train

[General Mythology] When a centaur nurses her young, does she use the human nipples or the horse nipples?

Depends if a baby centaur can walk from birth or not. If they can’t probably the human nipples. If they can probably the horse nipples. Though like someone else said, they can probably produce milk from all the nipples, so it would just be a matter of convenience

Is she standing, sitting or lying about?

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asksciencefiction_train

[Star Trek] How about this for a cheap planet-destroying superweapon? Build an unmanned warp-capable ship, and then have it crash into a planet at maximum warp.

But why would they do that? The Federation is peaceful and prefers talking and negotiating before war. And in case of war, they will use the least destructive method.

The Federation scientists probably have no shortage of ways that they could create weapons of immense power, capable of destroying planets, but there is no interest or need for these in the Federation. Much better (for them) is to create a weapon which is able to disable your opponent without harm, due to being able to vary the strength etc. Better still of these can be adapted for various non weapon uses as well, as we see happening with phasers.

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explainlikeimfive_train

Explain like I'm five years old: Why would exercise like cardio stress my heart in a “good” way when drugs like cocaine stress it in a damaging way?

so what if you for instance, take cocaine AND excercise? or would you explode?

Not sure about the answer to op's question. But I think there is early evidence that far too much long term strenuous exercise can cause left ventricular hypertrophy which isn't good. Can't be bothered with PubMed links cos I'm on cellphone sorry.

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changemyview_train

Change my view that The Stuff CallmeCarson did wasn't bad at all So in case you didn't know, this you tuber was cancelled because he exchanged nudes with a 17 yo when he was 19. Maybe I am missing something, but in the USA where he lives we have Romeo and Juliet laws that would protect him legally. Even if we go from a moral standpoint, I think most people would agree that a 2 year age gap is too small for this to be an issue. This is obviously subjective, but I think a 60 y/o sleeping with 20 y/o is way worse than a 19 y/o sleeping with a 17 y/o. And if it wasn't clear, I support 18 as the age of consent, just that I also support Romeo and Juliet laws, and someone shouldn't be looked down on for being in a relationship with someone who is just 2 years younger than them. From a "power" viewpoint, I also disagree. Carson has no power over this woman. He is a celebrity, not her boss. People like Magic Johnson and other celebrities sleep with countless people. Why is it suddenly a problem when you tubers get in a relationship with a fan? If there are messages with him blackmailing this woman or something like that i'm obviously wrong here, but from what I have gathered it seems to have been consensual at the time. Honestly, I don't watch Carson and I have just learned of this yesterday, but it seems like people are cancelling him for a dumb reason. I personally just want someone to explain to me how this is bad behavior.

https://twitter.com/defnoodles/status/1347800894541238272?lang=en u/affectionatesummer55

> He is a celebrity Really? Never heard of this person. Romeo and Juliet laws were enacted to protect teenagers in a relationship, as one of the couple becomes a legal adult. I was in this situation as a kid. I'm married to my high school sweetheart. If this moron had exchanged sex pics with underage girls *that he has never even met* he's not protected by Romeo and Juliet laws. This guy sounds like a loser's loser. But you do you Super Chief.

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screenwriting_train

My dialogue is so bad.. So, I'm writing a screenplay and I'm struggling to write dialogue. Dialogue has always been some of my weakest points. I I know that you should focus on why your character talks not how but the dialogue still comes out messy and they all sound the same just with different personalities. Any advice on crafting how everyone talks?

Yes, your character should have a reason for what they say, but don't downgrade your attention to how they say it. I have long felt that if you change how a character says things, then you change the character. The book that drove that lesson home to me, many years ago, is "The Fan Man" by William Kotzwinkle. If you change the way Horse Badorties talks, then you have a different Horse Badorties. Earlier this year I published a novella having to do with firefighting (I was a firefighter for 33 years). I got a call from a fellow retired firefighter who I had mailed a copy of the book because he knew that the major plot point was based on one of his experiences. He specifically complimented me on the way the characters spoke, because "they talked the way firefighters talk." That really pleased me.

Dialogue moves the story. As long as your dialogue has a point to the story it can be improved upon. Lines have been thrown away on the day because an actor thought of something better. It’s always changing.

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ifyoulikeblank_train

If I like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, LoTR rings of power, Harry Potter franchise, Vikings and The Walking Dead, what other tv shows might be a good watch for me?

Black Sails! Imagine Game of Thrones but about pirates. Loved it

Marco Polo - Netflix The Umbrella Academy - Netflix The Uncanny Counter - Netflix Shadow & Bone - Netflix Wheel of Time - Prime Carnival Row - Prime

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moviesuggestions_train

Suggest a me a movie about war A movie like "Full metal jacket" by Stanley Kubrick, a movie that doesn't have propaganda where the soldiers are portrayed heroes, It can be a movie from any country it doesn't necessarily has to be an American movie, I would like to see a different perspective of war not a patriotic one.

Apocalypse Now

Fires on the Plain (1959) -- what's left of the Japanese army on Leyte has been abandoned and they're trying not to starve

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booksuggestions_train

Please suggest me books which you absolutely loved but would think twice before recommending it to someone because of the theme/content. For example, I loved 'A fine balance' and 'A little life'. But both of them handle themes which might be a little too much for some to handle. Likewise, please recommend books which you are generally wary about before recommending.

"Room" by Emma Donoghue is told from the perspective of a five year old boy, jack, who is being held captive in a small room along with his mother, who was kidnapped 7 years previously. This is very tense and psychologically unnerving but the writing will have you on the edge from beginning to end.

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein

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askscience_train

AskScience AMA Series: We're Janne Seppänen, Denis Bourguet, and Thomas Guillemaud here to discuss new ideas and solutions to peer review for unpublished research for part 2 of Peer Review Week, ask us anything! Janne Seppänen (/u/JanneSeppanen): I am Janne Seppänen, founder of peerageofscience.org , once upon a time a behavioural ecologist, now also research support team lead at University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre, Finland. Firm opinions, loosely held, about peer review, scientific publishing, role of start-up companies in that arena: ask me anything! Denis Bourguet (/u/denisbourguet): I'm Denis Bourguet, a researcher in ecology and evolutionary biology at Inra, France, and I co-founded with Thomas Guillemaud and Benoit Facon the Peer Community in project (https://peercommunityin.org). I'm here to answer questions about how peer-review can be self organized by scientists. Thomas Guillemaud (/u/tguille1): I'm Thomas Guillemaud, a researcher at Inra Institute, France, working in evolutionary biology. I'm also one of the Peer Community In founders with Denis Bourguet and Benoit Facon. Janne will be online from 9 AM ET (13 UT) onwards for 5-6 hours relatively constantly, the others will stay for the furst couple of hours and then all will return tomorrow morning to answer more questions. Ask them anything!

Alright, let's do it. (1) how can we compel post-publication peer review? If we leave it to the motivated, and it's seen as a task you do 'if you're interested enough' rather than a component of the scientific process, it will never EVER get done. At all. (2) commercial for-profit journals - active hindrance to process of peer review reform, or valuable partners? (3) if you're me and you want data on peer review quality, how would you go about prying it from the hands of a publisher/journal/editor? There's no metrics on this primarily because the data isn't available. The old studies from the BMJ were done primarily because one of the authors of the papers was the damned editor.

I have no idea what you guys do, but hope all is well, continue your research for the power of good, and have a great day!

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ifyoulikeblank_train

If I like strong female vocalists, what will I like? Some of my favorite singers include Madonna, Alanis Morissette, Annie Lennox, and Florence and the Machine. What are some other great female vocalists I might like?

Fleetwood Mac

Hop Along. Frances Quinlan got those pipes!!

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suggestmeabook_train

Suggest me your ULTIMATE UNPUTDOWNABLE, PAGE-TURNING book… Fiction or non-fiction!

The new Andy weir book Hail Mary is great if you’re into a bit of syfy. Also, dark matter by Blake crouch is a great weekend read.

"Fear and loathing in Las Vegas" such a fast paced and crazy story. I read it in two, or three days.

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explainlikeimfive_train

eli5: If we’re all sitting above the magma and heat in Earth’s mantle, what are the barriers to tapping that heat in each municipality to provide local affordable electricity?

Pressure. The deeper you go, the higher the pressure, and drilling becomes complicated, expensive and slow. Russians tried to drill and didn't get "that far" Recently, there's been news of a geotermal drilling technology that could potentially drill deep enough to tap into that energy.

Something like a 5-10 mile geothermal exchange shaft would be difficult to sustain as they plates floated.

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moviesuggestions_train

suggest me your favourite movie. What movie do you think everyone should watch once in their life time. And it can be any type of movie (Your personal favourite movie).

Basic as it may be, There Will Be Blood is absolutely amazing. Top-to-bottom bliss.

Apocalypse now or taxi driver

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explainlikeimfive_train

Explain like I'm five years old:If the sun is a big burning ball in space, how does it still constantly burn if fire needs oxygen to stay alive.. And theres no oxygen in space.. Title pretty much sums it up

thank you i didn't know this

"Alright. You're going to write me a five page report titled, 'Our friend the son' and do research into how the sun works and submit it to me by COB friday." - If you're not the SPC who asked me nearly the same question in Iraq then you should consider a career in the US Army's Transportation Corps. You'll meet people just like you! And when you get tasked to my unit to manage our motor pool because EOD guys have better shit to do I can quite literally make you write this paper. Then perhaps you won't sound quite so stupid the next time you tap your fap noodles.

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suggestmeabook_train

Suggest me a children's book that I can enjoy as an adult I want to start building up a library of children's books that inspire feelings of nostalgia, that teach unique lessons, that are actually fun to read over and over again. They can be old or new. I am familiar with the OG bestsellers, looking for something more off-the-beaten path.

The golden compass.

The Secret Garden Little House on the Prairie series

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keto_train

Please may I have some words of encouragement I am loving keto. It's been 20 days, my skin is clearing up (psoriasis), my lungs are feeling better (asthma), I'm happier, I sleep better, and yep I've dropped a few kgs - bonus! My mum is staying with us for a few days and giving me hell over my 'picky eating', all because I turned down a bread roll FFS. Her last dig got me down, "you don't even look that much better." Rude. Please can you tell me all your favourite things about keto, and all your witty comebacks to nasty words from non-believers?

Yeah it's amazing isn't it? I've honestly found the best, very best way to respond to these people is to say "awe, I love you mom' and move on. If it's a non-loved one, you can say, "awe how nice of you to be concerned over my eating habits.' and move on. That usually shuts people up because there's no way to respond negatively to a sincere thank you or compliment. Don't pick the scab. Cover it up 'til it heals. LOLOL You are doing great, and you feel so much better. As Poppey's girl friend said at the skating rink...I take a size 5 skate, but a 9 feels so much better. You feel better weighing less and eating beautiful food. You win.

Throwing the bread roll at her face would be an appropriate reaction to that comment.

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askculinary_train

Can baking soda be used in for example a tomato soup to make it less acidic? It would increase the pH would it not? Could this work or will it give an off flavour yo the dish?

Like they said, yes but it tastes bad. I use heavy cream sometimes

I use it instead of the pinch of sugar that most recipes suggest, works great for me.

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ultralight_train

How important are tent footprints/ground cover? Do you typically pack one? Have a Skyscape Scout and haven't been using a tent footprint. Got it pretty cheap so not too worried if it gets beat up. But wondering if I should pick one up, though.

The biggest advantage of a groundsheet is that your actual tent does not get dirty on the bottom (the mud tends to spread to the rest of the tent once you pack up the tent)

Might depend where you are camping. I don't always bring/use it, but my tent is brand new and wasn't terribly cheap and I camp in rugged areas, often dispersed, with lots of exposed rock, rough ground, and tree roots. Even the established sites can be rather rough and rugged. If I am in doubt over being able to have an established site for a night, I bring it.

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ifyoulikeblank_train

[If I like] Blood Orange, Frank Ocean, Solange, FKA Twigs [what else would I like?]

Anderson .Paak's album Malibu

A slow painful death

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eatcheapandhealthy_train

Today's theme ingredient is.........Eggs! What do we make? What's your favorite recipe or use for eggs? Here are previous theme ingredient posts

My favorite late night snack has always been a fried egg sandwich. When I was a kid, I loved a fried egg on two slices of wheat with just ketchup. hah, but now I like them on wheat with lettuce, tomato, and a little ketchup (maybe some other veggies too). I know some people like to add a strip or two of bacon with it.

This might sound weird, but a small wheat tortilla topped with half a tablespoon of peanut butter, a fried egg, and some sriracha is bizarrely delicious.

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suggestmeabook_train

I want a book to absolutely destroy me emotionally. I just read “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” I want something like that again. Not necessarily historical, but something so brutal and sad. Just horrifying and heartbreaking. I love that. Also it would be nice if the book is one I can read in a day (less than 300 pages). Thanks!

Where the Red Fern Grows

I always thought The Catcher in the Rye was abysmally sad.

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eatcheapandhealthy_train

What are your fastest eat cheap and healthy meals? Read a blog post on "Lightning Quick Dinner Recipes". Most were 20 minutes or so which seems pretty standard and not particularly lightning quick. It got me wondering what some of this subs go-to super fast last minute meals were. Any under 10 minutes? My go-to is probably whole wheat pita pizza. The pita gets brushed with olive oil and put under the broiler. By the time I finish cutting up onion, pepper, salami and cheese it's crisped up a bit. Take it out and top with tomato sauce, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, shredded mozzarella, toppings, then more cheese. It cooks under the broiler for 5-6 minutes, enough time to get the table set and drinks out.

Rice with soft fried eggs, microwaved frozen vegetables, and soy sauce takes about 5 min once you have rice and is incredibly easy. Cooking the rice takes about 1 minute of work and 30 minutes of waiting, unless you have rice in the fridge or use instant rice. It tastes like fried rice but takes less effort! Bonus points if you add extra toppings or actually fry the rice.

All kind of pastas 😅 My favourite is pasta with basil pesto (I buy it premade), spinach and feta cheese. You just boil the pasta, cut the cheese, mix all the things together and maybe add some pepper. My sister would also always add tomatoes.

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running_train

Are you motivated by fellow runners who pass you or run past you in the opposite direction who tell you "Good job"? I often will tell runners who may be less experienced, or look like they are struggling, or really anybody for that matter, "Good job!" as I run past them - whether it is over-taking them or running past them in the opposite direction. I have wondered whether that is appreciated as motivation or if anyone finds it annoying.

I give the exact same greeting to every person I pass in the opposite direction, whether they look like they’re experienced too or like they’re on their first run ever: pinky and thumb out “surf’s up” signal lol I’m not going to tell slower runners to “keep it up” as I find it condescending- I treat them exactly how I would a more advanced runner so they feel like they belong and aren’t afraid to keep at it

Yeah, this is patronizing as hell. Also, what characteristics are you using to decide if someone looks less experienced? If I had to wager money I’d bet you’re basing a lot of this on body size to which I’d also say: cut it out.

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etymology_train

Are there any phrases from other countries that you have adopted (or others in your country) and loved the etymology of? E.G Calling shotgun... I heard this on American tv shows... Im in the UK. But how it refers back to cowboys or people riding as shotgun to shoot while someone else held the reigns fascinated me. Whether its true I dont care. It was fascinating.

"Not my circus, not my monkeys" as a way of saying "not my problem". Apparently it's from the Polish saying, "nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy."

"What are you like?" - I use this not everyday, but often because I watch UK Youtubers (am American). "... sat there." - I use this daily because of the above. Using the past tense of "to sit" instead of the gerund "sitting". "People mountain, people sea" I say whenever appropriate. It's a Chinese idiom. Translated to English it means, essentially, people everywhere, or (loosely, of an area) lively. Edit: "...sat there" I thought of this one 3 hours later after I used it.

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iwanttolearn_train

I want to learn how to stop comparing myself to others and just focus on my own progress. I'm in college right now and a friend of mine recently got an internship at a great company in a great field. I on the other hand am kinda lost with no direction and still figuring out what I want. While I'm happy for her, I also felt very anxious when I first found out because I felt like I was falling behind and now I'm upset and thinking I'll never amount to anything. She has a lot of problems at home with her toxic family but she's studying and getting into a good career so that she can be independent. I have none of those troubles and my parents are paying for everything. Inspite of having such privileges/advantages I'm not really doing anything in life. Nothing concrete at least. I feel this way when I login to social media sometimes and I'll see old classmates/friends doing much better than me both socially and career-wise. Some people fake shit but for the genuine ones, they are now much brighter and smarter than I'll ever be. I know everyone's lives are different and everyone has advantages or disadvantages that puts them where they are in life, some of them random, and often out of one's control. Despite knowing that I cannot stop comparing myself to others. I want to learn how to stop and just focus on my own life and do better than before.

Read the book "Can't Hurt Me" and follow the challenges on there. Thats what did it for me. 5\* book thats been a top 10 book for a long time.

A good friend reminded me that comparison is the theif of joy. I got off of facespace and insta and honestly, best immediate change I've ever made. F what other people are doing.

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askculinary_train

Can you add alcohol to a good quality vanilla bean paste to make vanilla extract? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I couldn't really find a straight answer when I tried to google it. Vanilla pods here are so expensive and dry-looking so like the title says, I found a good quality vanilla bean paste that's relatively cheaper than vanilla pods so I was wondering if I can add alcohol to it to make extract and also to make it last more? If so, what alcohol ratio should I add? Thanks so much in advance :)

You don't need to use top shelf liquor. It should be 40 proof though. You can use vodka (don't waste money on expensive Grey Goose for example) for the most neutral, or if you want a 'caramely' flavour, bourbon would work. Use a glass container. Put as many vanilla pods as you can afford and just cover with alcohol. The more the pods are covered, the faster you'll produce the extract. Don't forget to always add used pods to the jar. If you're using new pods, I'd split them. The more they're submerged, the better.Note, it'll take several weeks to produce 'extract' - depending how many pods you use

I would say so. That is what store bought extract is.

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legaladvice_train

My mom keeps telling people I'm a lawyer when I'm not. Worried about liability or potential character and fitness issues (CA) Hello everyone, I'm currently a law student (2L) and my mom is really starting to make me worry. She's a very verbally aggressive and entitled person. Anytime something doesn't go her way, she immediately starts screaming law suit when 100% of the time she's at fault or doesn't have a claim anyways. Recently, she took her cat to the vet to get vaccinated. A few days later, the cat was very sick and would scream if carried. My mother took the cat to the vet, but informed them she was refusing to pay for the visit or any tests because she just knew it was their vaccine that made the cat sick and therefore the office was at fault and should eat the cost. Understandably, they said no. My mother announced she was going to sue them, that it was unconstitutional for them to deny her cat free care (I don't even), and that I, her child, was an attorney and was going to sue them for everything they had. She left them my information. I got a call from the vet's attorney who wanted to talk about the matter. I immediately interrupted them and let them know that (1) I was not an attorney, (2) I never agreed to represent my mother in the matter, (3) I could not legally represent my mother in the matter, and (4) I was terribly sorry about this. I explained how my mother did this all the time. The attorney understood and let me go. While nothing bad came out of it, I'm worried someone will report me to C&F for unauthorized practice of law if my mother keeps this up. I have repeatedly asked her to knock if off, but she just won't. She's also given her friends my information to get legal advice from me and I have to keep telling them that I can't help them. Can I get in any kind of trouble because of my mom's assertions that I'm an attorney? What can I legally do to protect myself?

IamaL, in IL. I agree that OP won't be held responsible for the actions of her mother, but it might be a good idea to talk to the Dean at the the law school about whether any preemptive actions are prudent. OP wouldn't be the first law student with a crazy relative. My concern is what happens in a year and a half after OP passes the bar and she is licensed. OP can probably work around bar and ethics issues but if OP goes into private practice, as an employer, I would think long and hard about hiring/retaining someone with that kind of baggage. (Hey kid- good luck.)

I doubt this will be an issue. You handled the phone conversation perfectly well. You should send your mother an emailing explaining why she needs to stop doing this. I doubt this will be an issue, but if it does, save that email. It shouldn't impact your C&F.

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frugal_train

What do you buy from Costco to freeze/keep longer? We’re a 2 person household with a basic Costco membership and use it for meats, cheese, electronics, and other household stuffs. We just can’t eat the quantities of fresh food or bakery goods to warrant buying them. What are your favourite go-tos and tricks for freezing or keeping goods for longer from Costco? Meat is an obvious one, but do you have tips for other foods that work for you? Many thanks.

I buy their massive bags of frozen cherries and use them in yogurt, smoothies, and oatmeal. They're usually less per ounce than strawberries and hold up to freezing without getting mushy. I also buy the multi-packs of Kirkland's butter and store most of it in the freezer.

Butter

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ifyoulikeblank_train

Songs that stand out to you out of everything you’ve ever heard Not really limiting how many but keep it super narrow. Like truly the BEST songs you’ve ever heard Patrick Watson - Big Bird in a Small Cage The National - Gospel The Cinematic Orchestra, Fontella Bass - Familiar Ground Car Seat Headrest - Famous Prophets (Stars) Regina Spektor - Loveology Simon and Garfunkel - The Only Living Boy in New York Daft Punk, Paul Williams - Touch Regina Spektor - Us

The National Anthem/ Pyramid song/ Reckoner- Radiohead Only skin/ Waltz of the 101st lightborne/ Sapokanikan- Joanna Newsom (most of her discography really) Extraordinary Machine- Fiona Apple Last kiss/ Mirrorball/ happiness- Taylor Swift Bridge over Troubled water- Simon & Garfunkel Cherry wine/ Shrike- Hozier Runaway/ Awakening- Aurora Casimir Pulaski day- Sufjan Stevens Hell broke luce- Tom Waits

Sigur Rós - Viðrar vel til loftárása

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moviesuggestions_train

Sad movies to make my bf cry? He’s never cried watching a movie & he hasn’t cried in general in years so it’s become my mission to make him cry (in the least sociopathic way).. pls help

weird how nobody suggested Grave of the fireflies

Good Will Hunting

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ifyoulikeblank_train

If I like depressing songs like Between the bars - Elliott Smith and hurt - Nine inch nails , what else would I like?

Badflower ghost is a good place to start but a lot of Badflower songs hit the nail on the head. Linkin parks heavy or anything off that album is really good too.

wreath of barbs - wumpscut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpZskQIEMHU&app=desktop

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running_train

Runner ladies, do you keep your engagement and/or wedding ring on while running? I just got engaged and was curious about what other runners do with their rings while running. Do you take them off before you go or just leave them on? I wouldn't typically run with jewelry but the ring is meant to be worn all the time.

Congrats on the engagement! I would avoid wearing an engagement doing most physical activities because of the danger risk. Running may be an exception, but you could get one of these - just in case https://ensorings.com/silicone-rings/

Not a lady, but I'll chime in. I take my ring off (when I remember, at my track workout, it went flying off my finger and I had to chase it down on the back turn), since it has the tendency to be loose. Otherwise, I rarely take it off. Someone else mentioned the silicone rings, they are really popular in the truck shop I work in: cheap, easily replaceable and if you get bored of one color you can change it out quick (or in our case, when it gets covered in grease, gets cut off, etc, etc).

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askscience_train

If the earth isn't a complete sphere, are their certain points on earth where gravity is actually pulling at a slight angle and not directly down? * there, not their

One of the motivators of the Cavendish experiment was the survey of the Mason-Dixon line. The surveyors found a small systematic error that they couldn't quite eliminate. As it turned out, their plumb-bobs weren't quite pointing perpendicular to the reference ellipsoid because of the existence of the Allegheny Mountains. This meant their instruments weren't level and were giving them bad angles between their reference points. Knowing the density of the Earth would have allowed them to correct for that error. Hence, the Cavendish experiment to weigh the Earth. Another fascinating Survey was the Great Survey of India. It's amazing what contributions surveyors gave to science. It's hard to imagine today how important those efforts were and how precisely they were able to measure the world.

Yes, but the difference is pretty tiny.

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iwanttolearn_train

I want to learn: How to speak slower I speak naturally fast, up to the point where I often slur or mess up the words a lot. I speak strangely too, and I misuse grammar, proper English, and even slangs. It is annoying me, mostly cause I can not get my ideas out easily, and it causes others to ask me to say it twice. The worst part is that everyone is used to it, and no one says its a problem. I really want to change this, so are you guys able to help me?

From the vault of: something I heard somewhere. Get a metronome, set it to a beat you like. Now do speech exercises with the metronome in front of you.

I have the same thing. http://www.stutteringhelp.org/cluttering

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askengineers_train

If you were given 3 pieces of printer paper, and 24 inches of masking tape; how would you make sandals that can lift you 0.5” off the ground?

Is this possible? Sounds like a fun challenge

Unless someone is a lot more creative than me, that just doesn’t sound possible

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askculinary_train

What is the BEST was to tenderize poor quality choice steaks? (acid, salt, meat tenderizer, manually, etc.) I have tried a few ways to deal with cooking steak on a budget but I was wondering if anyone has experimented with the many methods and found what works best for them

For a cut that's coming out tough, there a quite a few things you can do: * Pound it with a meat tenderizer. Pound it out flat, then salt and pepper both sides right before cooking. * Vinaigrette with herbs and spices of your liking, soak for a minimum of 30 mins or a maximum of 24 hours. I like to use balsamic vinegar, worcestershire, garlic, ginger and mustard marinated overnight for a top-notch london broil. * Carbonated soda - coca cola is nice, but very sweet. Seltzer is a good neutral soda to use and it only takes about 30 minutes to make a noticeable difference. * Booze - Red wine w/ garlic is a simple go-to. Bourbon, ginger and coca cola makes a great bourbon steak marinade. Again, this will come out very sweet so pair it with something salty like worcestersire or soy sauce. For what you made, it'd probably be better to fry up the steak after using one of the above methods, then fry your veggies in the leftover drippings with a bit of water or wine to deglaze the fond. Onions or mushrooms would soak up those flavors really well.

As with pretty much anything cooking related, there is no best way. It depends on what you want as your result.

uvb4g2

travel_train

Is it dumb for me to take my first solo travel trip from UK to US with no solo travel experience at all? I’m a **21 y/o woman**. I have never travelled or been on a trip anywhere **alone**, but I’ve done a lot of research on solo travelling and have a place in mind and want to give it a try. Would it be stupid of me to go from UK to US for first time solo travel? Should I do a few small solo trips to maybe places in the UK and Europe first? Anyone with travel experience, please tell me what you’d advise, thanks. 😊

If you would feel comfortable traveling around the UK by yourself, then you will be fine in the USA. One tip, don't take long distance busses here like "Greyhound" just fly.

Worth noting the US is nearly as large as Europe in terms of area and whatever you wanted to do, you could probably do it here. It entirely depends on what you want to do and if you are prepared to do it.

dqkjfy

moviesuggestions_train

What are some films from the 80s and 90s people in their 20's would benefit from watching?

Heat

Have you never seen movies from the 80s and 90s? Are you retarded or something

wyf98u

homeautomation_train

What's the best doorbell camera under $150? Hi all, I'm looking for a doorbell camera. The following is a must: - must record locally, no cloud services - must come with an angle mount kit with a wide angle camera. Current doorbell is mounted to the door frame, facing the other door frame - must work with existing 12v bell wire - must work with home assistant - must be at least 1080p I know this excludes basically most well known doorbell cameras, so I'm asking for suggestions. What would you kind folks suggest?

I have this XTU Doorbell that doesn't seem to get any mentions on here despite being rock solid from my experience and the Amazon reviews. - WiFi - Powered with existing wire or included power adapter - 2k resolution - ONVIF support (HA video integration) - Custom motion detection zones - Micro SD recording (included micro SD card) - Works with Alexa devices - Doorbell button creates an RF 433mhz signal so you can integrate into HA with an RF bridge - Included angle brackets and indoor plug in chime - Only $70 CAD!! ..Edit.. Forgot to mention, no cloud required!

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xr7ofr

gamedev_train

How do graphics programmers discover new techniques to do things? (e.g. Unreal Engine's Nanite) What black magic is this? How do you/they- what (mind implodes) Quick explanation for those that don't know Nanite: Basically a new method to render millions of polygons in a virtualised drawing algorithm without a performance hit (if done properly anyway). I know it's obviously a combination of skill and experience but how do you literally invent something this new all of a sudden? I envy you math geniuses. :)

They arent discovered by trial and error out of nowhere. Every new tech is really just a new combination of old tech with minor improves and iterations to it. The same can be said for any industry in history, really. At its heart, Nanite is "kinda" just a really advanced LOD system.

there are certain ways to do things... what it comes down to is finding the right data structure and trying to orgsnize it in sucha way that it is either easily traversable to get quick data on an objects dimensions... people are already halfway through on this issue and what it comes down to is just making the data structure more easily traversable to get to ehat ever point in the data you need quickly. the quicker your way is the more stuff csn be pushed on one perspective or camera.. every detail or rather point in space is one data point that needs to be read through to completion if its inside view and if you need to do this real time... well things get hairy for slower gpus... the more detail in the model the more points are visible and need to be run through each frame... its a difficult space and yet you still follow a recipie of sorts with math that actualy explains the data structures needed so there are certain programming languages that can support graphics programming and others who dont interface with a windowed context that allows for imagery or graphical output... yes there is a variety of grqphical frameworks at hand that all have a variety of difficult and easier aspects to them... most of the times, if the new tech is integrated well its a considderable team effort over multiple competitors rather than one solo guy... not including theoretical algorithms and data structures that could in theory eleaviate that burden which are also team efforts but have more of insular character when it comes to the amount of collaboration... cynics would say as soon as microsoft is willing to give up system memory slmeone is there to wanna ocupy that space... while true, microsoft takes up 4 gigs of your ram... which means... well integrated software can suprisingly efficently on lesser hardware... which is neat and points to a larger issue... computers arent as free as they appear to be... you cant do anything and everything with them... yet... its more like the air space... airwave signaling and aerospace share that space and are integrated into each other, not in orbit... it is a wide space of reasons why things work out or not in that favour... unreal is just a beast of a backup that is tinily compressed into a dam executable... not really fun if you dont have a huge rigg to just play around in it... makes sense though... unreal is just a swiss knife that you, in theory, can build yourself, that makes things complicated as is... and not easily to get to run and to get to utilization... as you can see, there is wide variety of reasons why things might or might not work out... the reason for it all working out is collaboration and coordination... not lone wolf programmer 12 having a great idea... things just are the way they are and you need to know over a wide array of environments... as you can see, creating revolutionary thought like that takes acceptance, maturity and clear, honest communication... and understanding to build on top of or integrate into an existing ecosystem... so to say... to create something new...

p50hwx

moviesuggestions_train

Are there any movies where the protagonist(s) is the bad person? I'm interested to see a movie that follows the story of a character that I, the viewer, is designed to hate. A main character that I'm willing to fail. Perhaps even something where you can't help but to root for the antagonist.

Uncut Gems

Payback Mel Gibson plays a ruthless gangster who was double crossed so he goes on a rampage to get back what he's owed. The promoes even quipped, "Get ready to root for the bad guy."

xau3xd

hiking_train

Should I use Trekking Poles? Hi, I’m fairly new to hiking and am going on a trip in Norway for 2 weeks. I’m 24yo male and am informing myself about gear a lot lately. I was thinking about trekking poles. I don’t have any injuries except a torn ligament in my ankle from 2018. I‘m also pretty skinny. Should I use trekking poles? If I don’t use them is there a higher chance of knee injuries in the future?

So helpful for your knees and while going downhill. Especially if carrying a backpack with 50 pounds or more!

Yes. Two things I'd reccomend: One is to make sure the tips are carbide or other strong metal. They'll grip even on wet rock. Second is to get one that doubles as a monopod if you're into photography. For the latter leave any tripod at home and you'll be better off.

ohay5u

smallbusiness_train

As a small business owner, what are some of your biggest challenges Pretty broad statement, but looking to help small businesses anyway I can.

Right now? Finding honest, legit licesned staff. Potential employees have 0 issue lying about their credentials and work and work history and there's very little room to verify. I should have about 14 FTEs working for me. I currently have 2. In the last 6 months I've had 4 applications and I've spent thousands posting jobs on different sites and services. I've gotten 4 applications. In 6 months. 3 of which were not legally allowed to work in that business. The one who was I hired. Each FTE should generate about $8k-$10k/mo in revenue. And I have clients blowing me up. I literally cannot accommodate them. One of my current PTEs fractured her foot last weekend outside of work. I had to cancel an entire weekend of their work, probably around $3000 worth of work. And my clients, as patient as they are, are getting pissed because they have money they cannot spend with me. I literally have no idea what to do. I pay better than anyone by a large margin, we offer benefits (extremely rare in the industry) and it's a cushy af job. Show up and do the work well and you will make 6 figures. I have job postings at all the local schools and all of their directors have me on speed dial. Not a single applicant. No one wants to work.

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explainlikeimfive_train

Explain like I'm five years old: why do digital thermostats have both heat and cool settings, as opposed to a singular temperature control (e.g why does 70 degrees on “cool” feel colder than 70 degrees on “heat”)?

None of these answers do a good job of explaining why the switch between heating and cooling isn't automatic. Put in a buffer of +-5 degrees, and let me never have to worry about messing with the thermostat again.

Interesting note. I had an uncle who had a system in his house that the thermostat didn't show a temperature at all. You just tapped out cooler or hotter depending on how comfortable you were. It was supposed to be more energy efficient than seeing a temp.

a8kw0f

ifyoulikeblank_train

If I like rap songs with main piano melody what else would I like I love rap songs with deep piano accompaniment like some of Eminem's (Stan, Mockinbird) or 2pac's Changes. Do you have suggestions? Thanks

Roses - Luke Christopher https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZrEHDncOZhR1x8vPqWyMy?si=9aGSuilPQK-eWgAa4fGF_A

Orelsan - La petite marchande de porte clefs

aivm8u

solotravel_train

Has anyone here done an Antarctica trip? I’m looking into possibly doing one and was hoping to hear about others experiences with it. Thanks!

Yes on the National Geographic Explorer. Would never have been able to if my dad hadn't worked on that ship but if you can afford it it's an amazing trip and definitely the easiest way to visit.

Haven’t been, but would love to hear others’ experiences as well. I have seen a kayak group you can go with that seems it would be surreal.

zrt8vn

changemyview_train

Change my view that The endless pursuit of passive income is harmful to society. As the title suggests. Landlords who buy up and purchase properties and then passively collect the income off the labor of their tenants. These people did not build the property, they don't maintain it, they merely claim ownership of it and then have their mortgage and life sustained by the labor of others. There's no risk involved in it because housing is a necessity. Professional Investors, shareholders, executives, stock traders, etc these people are allowed to amass ludicrous amounts of money and throw it wherever they please, they get to decide if a bad idea gets executed or if a good idea will gut buried. This myth of the self-made billionaire / millionaire is created in a board room to have the masses accept their place as the laborer's who actually create the wealth while they toy around with it. I also don't believe working hard early in life should reward you with the ability to passively collect income from younger generations. The model of social security should be expanded upon so that when you reach a certain age everyone has a decent standard of living into their elder years and you're taken care of. These predatory retirement plans are just another scam to scare younger generations into thinking social security won't be around in the future. I'm looking for opposing viewpoints so please share.

This post reeks of jealousy and socialism. I’ll accept my downvotes proudly.

I’m a landlord. Bought a house for 800,000$. Majority the rent goes to property tax, insurance, and mortgage. What is left needs to be saved for unpredictable repairs, which are rare but very costly. There is also the risk of people who live in the house damaging it due to unprofessional handling of equipment or malice. The little that is left is to pay for the hassle of me dealing with all that crap. The value if the house is not necessarily from the rental income. But from potential selling if the house in the future with the hope that house prices will rise. This is a very large risk to put all your life savings in it.

qqdvlz

moviesuggestions_train

What is your favourite hidden gem movie? I really love hidden gem movies for some reason and I can't get enough of those underrated or unappreciated movies that most people haven't even heard of but are way more deserving of attention that most movies. So reccomend me your favourites.

Wonder Boys

Treasure Planet (2002)

v4c0lw

running_train

Shirts for hot and humid weather I'm looking for a couple of t-shirts for hotter and humid weather. I'm currently using baleaf quick dry shirts and I find that they just don't breathe like I want them to when the weather gets hotter and more humid. I'd really prefer they don't break the bank as well.

I lived in Panamá for awhile where it’s hot and humid AF year round and the only tops that would keep me relatively dry were lululemon and North Face. Both are more expensive than I generally like to spend but running in the tropics will make you rethink a lot of decisions, like why did I think running past 8am was a good idea?

I use Adidas running shirts and they're good enough for the Indian summer. The dri-fit sweat wicking ones specifically meant for running. Also their running tanks.

6fjdfk

running_train

How often do you switch up your routes? I try switching things up, even if just going in opposite directions, to avoid boredom

I wish I had more routes. I live in NYC and there's plenty of options if I want to run on the streets, but that gets really annoying with pedestrians and traffic lights. So I am relegated to the few running paths that go around the island, and I do them every. single. day. Great views but I'd love some more variety.

Every run. But I have moved a lot the last few years and where I stayed the longest want an awesome neighborhood, so I would drive somewhere else and then run. Good way to get to know new cities!

oam79e

excel_train

I accidentally closed a workbook without saving, and lost several days of progress. Is there a way to recover a file like this? How does someone recover a file like this? I just lost hours of work.

There may be an ASD file. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/open-autosaved-asd-files-47094.html

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vegetarian_train

Advice on what to do with chick peas Hi all, I’d like some advice/recipes on what I can do with canned chickpeas. Something quick and delicious. For example I fry up black beans to eat with tortillas and I love that because it’s quick and delicious, but I can’t seem to find anything similar with chick peas.

The juice of the tin is called aqua faba and can be made into mayo or meringue for deserts I use chickpeas for falafel or in tomatoes sauces.. Snacking after frying is the quickest

Curry sauce

y4u73a

legaladvice_train

People say they bought our house Back 2 months ago our lenders put our house on auction by mistake and acknowledge it was a mistake and that they will take care of it, skip ahead we start getting these LLC people showing up saying they bought the house and we need to move out and dispite all the assurances from our lenders we have gotten a eviction summons by the LLC does anyone know what type of lawyer should my family get and what actions would help us we live in WA

CLEAR Hotline | Northwest Justice Project Call 1-800-606-4819 That's specifically the foreclosure division. CLEAR are restrictive in who they can help but they're the limited means legal aid for WA.

Make certain you retain any and all documentation that validates this: > by mistake and acknowledge it was a mistake and that they will take care of it,

mi6uki

booksuggestions_train

Look for dystopian or dystopian-ish/speculative fiction books for teen I’m looking for a book for my son. He’s read and enjoyed several books/series that he is hoping for books that are similar including the Divergent series, Unwind Series, Arc of a Scythe, and so on. I feel so lame asking with this little info to go on but he can’t tell me what he likes other than “dystopian” and “action.” Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

The Maze Runner series might fit well, dystopian settings and good amounts of action

The Oryx and Crake series by Margaret Atwood is great speculative fiction!

z4sl2d

vegetarian_train

Tips for going vegetarian? I have wanted to be a vegetarian (and eventually vegan) for years. I feel an overwhelming amount of guilt when I eat meat and avoid it as much as possible. There are a few things I'm unsure of: 1. Can I just cut out meat at once or do I have to lean off of it? 2. Do I need to consider vegetarian recipes and how to prepare them or can I just eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains to get essential nutrients? 3. How do I ensure I maintain my health properly? Any other advice is greatly appreciated as well.

I’ve been a vegetarian for 20 years, and like you I also made the change when I was 17 and living at home. My mum told me she wasn’t a short order cook so if I didn’t want to eat the dinner she prepared, I’d have to cook my own meals. She later told me she thought it was a phase and doing my own cooking would make me give up on the idea. Instead I had to learn how to cook! I had a part-time job so I could afford to buy my own groceries, which might not be the case for you. Anyway, there is no right way to stop eating meat, and any Vego Karen’s can get in the bin. Do it gradually, do it all at once, it really doesn’t matter. People vastly overestimate the likelihood of nutrient deficiencies. Keep an eye on your iron levels and B12 (mostly if you vegan) and you won’t suddenly shrivel up and die from rickets or whatever. There are lots of resources to help you learn to cook - cookbooks, YouTube videos, classes. You’ll probably make some disgusting stuff at first, but everyone does when they first learn to cook!

>Do I need to consider vegetarian recipes and how to prepare them Yes. You need to m4ake sure you're get6ting all your vita^mins and minerals, and supple)ment when you're not getti$ng them. B612 is the mo4st com7mon one. Also you nee3d to learn h5ow to prep7are veg foo4ds prope2rly. Raw be5ans can k6ill you4. Do3n't eat raw4 bea3ns. >How do I ensure I maintain my health properly? Visit yo3ur do5ctor re3gularl6y, get 7annual bloo3d work, keep a sympto5m jou7rnal, sleep3 8 hrs a night, e3xercise, redu5ce stress, do activiti3es that make you ha4ppy, limit sugar as mu2ch as po2ssible.

ohvrok

ultralight_train

Tarps that can be set up with a single pole: state of the industry and reccomendations? I was looking for a tarp type tent that can be set up with only a single trekking pole or pole. I have a breakdown of a few and was wondering if I missed any? My goal is a sub 20oz modular shelter: tarp, bug protection and carbon pole (i don’t use trekking poles and already own a 4oz 48in adjustable pole). Something I can go with just the tarp on some days or include full bug protection for others. I was considering a sea to summit netting (3oz) with a self made bathtub floor but am trying to find zip options (I use hanging bug netting like that for my pyramid tent and getting under the netting without a zipper is a pain to fiddle with). I’m also trying to be budget conscious and prefer Silpoly or silnylon. DCF in a very windy storm was a bad experience because I could never get that bomber super tight pitch. Bear Paw Designs Lair : Pro’s are the endless customizability with several different types of fabric, vent options, door or no door, perimeter netting, Perimeter netting with single wall sown floor. Cons are….basically every review says the work is obviously shoddy and rushed. Which is fine for net tents, but not so much for something that’s going to need a taught pitch Zpacks pocket tarp. Pros: lightest of all the options. Door options. Cons: cost and durability. I don’t think I want .5dcf. No bug net options unless you buy a 1person pyramid inner MLD Cricket Pros: good fabric options. Roomy, probably the biggest available. No bug options unless you buy an inner or similar. Lead times. Wild Gear Pentatarp (and Inner): Pros. SILPOLY! Light weight and a tarp + inner seems pretty light. low cost and low lead times. Con: low lead time doesn’t matter because right now the owner is on a break until Oct. Six Moon Design Deschutes/ Lunar solo: Probably the heaviest option all told.A little heavier but options for inner net or perimeter netting. Fabric options from DCF to silnylon. Cons: not too many though certain options are out of stock for awhile. Is there any I am missing?

An option that I haven't seen anyone else doing is combining the Aricxi tarp with the ProTrail rear support pole from tarptent. I also prefer to just bring the one trekking pole, and this setup is working well for me so far. The rear support pole is sub 2 oz, and it means that you can have your one trekking pole up front where the head room is most needed. This shape will almost certainly be more comfortable than a classic pyramid tarp if you are a taller person. I have used it with the sea to summit netting and it was... okay? It's a good backup option in case of bugs, but if you're at the point where you want both bug protection and splash protection you may as well just get a tent. I'm kind of at the point now where I think a light tarp for good weather, and a full tent for everything else is the way to go. The aricxi is cheap enough that it doesn't feel excessive for me owning both.

You’re missing that two poles are better. Check out Durston tents.

cbeo56

askscience_train

How, exactly, does dissipating the proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane (e.g. during brown adipose tissue thermogenesis) produce heat? It is well known that cells of brown adipose tissue, used for thermogenesis, express uncoupling proteins which dissipate the proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane, generating heat. There are also medications (2,4-dinitrophenol) that do the same thing, leading to higher energy usage but uncontrolled heat production. However, in explanations of this phenomenon, the exact explanation of how this photon transport leads to heat generation is always handwaved away as something like "the energy of the proton gradient is wasted as heat" in more or less complex formulations. I am interested in the exact **physical mechanism** which links the proton influx into the mitochondrial matrix to an increase in temperature, which I have never been able to find explained anywhere. Also, a further question which may or may not be answered by my primary question: why does dissipation of a concentration gradient not lead to heat generation in other scenarios (e.g. when concentration gradients across neuronal cell membranes are dissipated at the postsynapse or the axon, during signal transmission; or during a large scale calcium influx into muscle cells)?

When our bodies make energy from foods like fat and glucose, the process is essentially the same as simply burning them. The difference is that burning fat or glucose converts them to carbon dioxide, water, and a whole lot of released energy as heat, our bodies break that one reaction into over 24 reactions (10 steps in glycolysis, 8 steps in Krebs' cycle, 6 or more steps (depending on how you count them) in electron transport and ATP synthesis) and dissipate a little bit of heat with each step while capturing as much of the energy as possible as chemical energy in ATP. Even so, only around 40% of the energy of combustion is captured as chemical energy, the rest is lost as heat. Hopefully you feel more comfortable with the concept of heat and where it comes from in that context. The next thing to consider is what the proton gradient actually is. Think of it as a reservoir of stored energy, much like a battery. The chemical energy captured in the Kreb's cycle in the form of NADH and FADH2, is used to make the gradient of protons creating the chemical and electrical gradient that drives the formation of ATP from ADP and phosphate. Normally in discussions of mitochondria we pretend that the only path for protons through the membrane is the one that makes ATP. The chemical energy stored in the proton gradient drives the ATP synthase allowing it to do work, rather than be released as heat. Uncoupling this circuit by chemical means or activation of a UCP generates heat in the same way that connecting a wire to both ends of a battery will heat up the wire and the battery. In the case of the mitochondria, the current is protons not electrons in the wire example, but the concept is the same. The current flows as the protons pass through the membrane or UCPs and the non-zero resistance of those paths, with no other biologic function associated to it, is released as heat. There is also the heat released by reaction when the protons mix with the more alkaline matrix space of the mitochondria as acid/base neutralization reactions are exothermic. Also as the movement of protons down their electrochemical gradient is a spontaneous process, and in the case of uncoupling is not linked to any other chemical or physical possess, The stored energy of the system is released as heat. As for your second question. The use of ion gradients to induce action potentials, or syntaptic transmission, or muscle contraction, do in fact have a corresponding increase in temperature, however there are some key differences between these and mitochondrial uncoupling. 1) Mitochondrial uncoupling is not connected to chemical/physical work. The other processes all directly use the change in ion gradients to perform chemical reactions, or physical movement and so much of the energy stored in those gradients are used directly rather than released as heat. 2) Mitochondrial uncoupling is perpetual. For as long as the fuel source for the cell (glucose/fat, ect) is coming in, there will be substrates for the mitochondria to continue to make the proton gradient, even as it is dissipated by the uncoupler. The other processes are all transient, and cannot continue for long before the process is exhausted or reaches equilibrium. 3) The surface area of the mitochondrial inner membrane in cells is huge in comparison to the cell membrane, and the other neuronal processes are restricted to very small portions of the membrane.

I know nothing about the subject honestly I’m just studying for the MCAT and think I recall a similar mechanism. I would assume it has something to do with the increase in ATP use after the disruption of the H+ gradient. Increased hydrolysis of ATP in general is exothermic (and exergonic in physiological conditions) this would lead to the overall generation of heat. I am assuming the mechanism is the same as to the way a “leaky”membrane to H+ increases ATP usage. This could explain the medicinal aspect to this question as the medicine could interfere with the membrane’s permeability to H ions. Again by no means an expert just took a shot. Hopefully someone can provided a knowledgeable answer. I will also delete this if it is way off base.

hq8rcn

running_train

What motivates you to wake up early to run? I’m usually an evening runner, but the summer Florida weather has pushed my times to around 10pm, and even then it’s too hot and humid. Because of that, I’m going to try to wake up and run around 6am, but I’ve never been a morning runner before. So what motivates you to get up early in the morning?

I spent some time in Florida. Where I was, it was common for there to be a downpour of rain shortly after I got home from work. That became my ideal time to go running.

How can people run in the morning?? My legs always ache so much and im always so tired after a mile, no matter the amounts of stretching I do

tbk05m

smallbusiness_train

Can someone explain to me why so many people seem unwilling to book massages online? Ok so I started working for myself as a massage therapist part time. I'm not always able to answer the phone because of my full time job. I set up a website and have an online booking program. My problem is that a lot of people will either call, text or message me through Facebook and Instagram asking me questions they can find online. Some people call and message me asking when I'm available for massage. I try to answer as quickly as possible but I also tell them they can book online. From my point of view this is helpful. If you want a massage but I'm not available to book it for you, you can secure the time slot before someone else. Instead it seems like people think I'm being rude when I message them the url to the booking software I use. I even have people who look at the booking software, message me telling me I'm available and then asking if they can book a session with me. I don't require prepayment. I don't ask for a credit card to hold the session. I don't even allow people to pay me online. I only allow people to pay after their session. The booking software only allows them to book their appointment and fill out their intake form (which my insurance requires). I'm just confused as to why so many people seem hesitant to book online.

Requiring an account to book an appointment is one more thing I’ve gota keep track of, rather than just calling and booking an appointment.

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eatcheapandhealthy_train

What’s your favorite things to bulk in bulk at Costco?

You can get alot of cooking staples there. Cooking oils, vinager, cooking spices, flour, sugar, honey On top of that we usually buy all our nonperishable food there (and the perishables that we go through fast enough) They basically have most the essential things you need to make a meal.

The 10 pack of French baguettes that are a life saver for a quick meal or snack.

xd5awq

frugal_train

Helping teens understand the value of frugality. We have a son turning 13 soon, and have noticed a need for teaching the value of frugality in...a more direct way. How frugality does not mean a negative sense of lack. He's our oldest, so it's our first experience as parents in teendom, and I am noticing slight hints of perhaps FOMO? Tips/stories/advice on helping impart the positives of frugality to a teen would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe let him take a look at your finances explains to him how you guys use frugality to keep the family secure. People love stuff but man there’s nothing like a little financial security.

Give him more money and stop paying for random things. Help him learn the skill. We pay allowance and pay for good school grades. Both kids use their money differently, and let us coach them through the various skills… shopping for a good deal on mini soldiers, spending money on sugar, saving for big things, etc

w09mae

architecture_train

What are the highest paid roles within Architecture? What the title says

If you can bring in clients, sell projects and maintain relationships with clients, you’ll likely be highly paid.

The Client.

vt0h57

stocks_train

Has inflation really peaked ? I'm trying to anticipate the CPI Numbers. It has 3 major components : gas, electricity, and food prices. Energy has started to roll over, but remember : this is a lagging indicator. The price of crude has gone down from the highs of 120 on 6/8, down to 100, it even peeked down under 100 this week. But in my opinion, it will be a while before consumers see this reflect on the price at the pump. Electricity : I think people aren't talking enough about the price of electricity, and it has partly been overshadowed by the price of gasoline. With the worldwide adoption of EVs, it's only natural that the price of electricity goes up in the next 10 years. Couple that with the fact that in EU, they made the painful, and definitive choice of switching away from Liquid Natural Gas. That means more consumption of electricity for heating. Food : the overall Food price index has gone down from end of may to end of June, from 159 to 151, but it's nothing to write home about. Price of poultry has gone up, beef has fallen a bit, and pork has pleateau'ed Price of cereals have gone up over the month of June. Rent : rent price of 1 and 2 bedrooms has continued growing year over year, and month over month, according to the Apartment list national rent report, but we are starting to see a slowdown in rent growth. So overall, I have a feeling that inflation isn't going down any time soon. And this stagnation is gonna show in the CPI of June. Do you agree with this ? Is it what you see in your day to day life ?

we won't know until it's already happened.

Housing market is still crazy with houses going 50-75k over asking price.

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eatcheapandhealthy_train

do i need to stop drinking sodas? (coke etc...) for weight loss? i drink sodas pretty much everyday, and i want to become skinnier. i think its not weight but just fat, do i need to stop drinking sodas, and switch to carbonated water to lose fat? and what are cheap snacks that could replace high calorie meals?

Definitely quit soda! It’s just empty calories and it’s bad for your weight, your teeth, and just your overall health. Try to find something to replace it with though- like a sparkling water like La croix or bubbly. When I stopped drinking soda, I used La croix and added a bunch of real fruit like blueberries and lemon to it to make it sweeter.

See and treat soda as a once in a while delicacy (like ice cream) instead of a dietary staple. Diet soda is even worse despite having lesser/zero calories and no sugar. You don't have to give it up entirely but the less you consume the better. Snacks: celery sticks, baby carrots and 100 cal packs of almonds (if you aren't allergic) are great snacks.

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asksciencefiction_train

[Raiders of the Lost Ark] Someone in office blabs that the US Government has the Ark of the Covenant locked in a warehouse and how it was acquired. Would Israel or Egypt demand it back?

There's some indication that the Ark isn't just a neutral object, there's divine will in it, so it won't end up anywhere it doesn't want to go. So even if a county pushed a legitimate claim and got it shipped ... where the Ark actually chooses to end up is another matter.

Sure they could. Good luck with that.

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eatcheapandhealthy_train

What to make with butts of bread? I can’t bring myself to throw out the butt ends of a loaf of bread, but no one in our house eats them, so I have half a freezer full. What are some nice healthy recipes I can make with them? Planning on making healthy-ish chicken nuggets but I don’t have much inspiration past that. Fairly experienced home cook, no allergies or strong preferences/aversions… so please suggest away! Many thanks!

Cinnamon toast sticks

I eat em

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catadvice_train

I've recently adopted a ukrainian cat that fled from war with his family. He sometimes runs away from me. He is a very handsome and calm 4 year old cat. He had to flee from the war and since the family couldnt care for him here, i adopted him. He was an outside cat back then but i can only have him as an indoor cat right now. I play with him often and we cuddle very often and he seems to trust me a lot and seems very happy. But sometimes out of nothing he sprints away from me when i come into the room he is in. And he has this sprint away mood for several minutes. I am not sure if he just wants to play with me. Because if i chase him he hides somewhere where i cant reach him and looks at me with big eyes. I fear that he might be bored or has some other problems. What can i do? Do i have to worry? Sadly getting a second cat as a companion is not an option right now since its not guaranteed that he will stay with me forever. Sorry for my bad english Edit: He lives here since 2 weeks and was very trusting from the beginning. He just sometimes acts really weird which leads to me worrying a lot if i can give him everything he needs.

Your English is great! Don't apologize for knowing and writing in another language. That's more than most native English speakers can do.

He's playing. Let him hide when he wants to. Play with him with toys when he's like this and he will play with you