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RaceWon
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Imo you need to become awesomely fit and maintain that level for at least a year before your late 30's. I believe this gives your body an ability that it simply never develops otherwise. I was a serious athlete (and I smoked too) into
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> I think your parent is arguing that they use the threat of the camps to back up their censorship I am indeed. But of course your use of the term "threat" might imply to some readers that it is not a reality for those poor so
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6y ago
> That's exactly the reason why their government gets away with it So it's not the death camps then? Hmmmm... I must say that I remain totally skeptical as to your assertion.
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6y ago
> "A beginner practices until they get it right, a master practices until they can't get it wrong." You can get to the point where no one can see any mistakes. It appears perfect... But not to you. The only way to get to t
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6y ago
> had a 10mb hard drive in 1983 Even though it was a Tandy, I appear to be mistaken about the HD capacity.
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6y ago
> Youngsters have no concept of 80s In '87 my first 256 computer had 640k of memory with a hd that was less than 1mb IIRC. It cost nearly 5 thousand dollars including the $700 dot matrix printer. Let the good times roll!
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6y ago
The only thing more annoying is my car locks itself if I don't open the drivers side door. So basically when you unlock your car; open a rear door to retrieve some items, dropping your keys on the rear seat to free up both hands, and t
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6y ago
> Getting rid of emergency prep makes the most sense from that perspective because you're hedging your bets on not needing it. ... > We're going to have this problem as long as we demand taxes to be as low as possible The U
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7y ago
I know, but so does peeing into it. At least when you flush it's re-diluted.
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7y ago
> A saner advice is to wash your hands frequently and to avoid touching your face when in public I wouldn't use a urinal either (I never do anyway, as a former licensed plumber, thosef'n things are NASTY imo). I also flush twic
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7y ago
Is it really word play: Car Insurance is sold via a talking "cartoonesque lizard", medications that may help your dry skin (or possibly kill you--depending on your particular physiology) are also sold at times via similar talking
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7y ago
So Toyota and VW are concerned about the other companies, which currently supply their ECU's, having to lay off staff if they (Toyota and VW) switched over to Teslaesque style control modules. REALLY?! I find that laughable on its face
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7y ago
If it is such a bad risk, why doesn't one of the gazillionairs on here, or even YComb itself just write a check and park it. End of story. I would; but sadly...I haven't hit yet.
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7y ago
IP payment-->> French fries
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7y ago
> Please tell us how one can screw up hooking up a toilet so badly as to create a cross connection Sure: unless you understand potable water and drainage systems, proper appurtenances, proper methods and materials I don't want you t
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> Unhooking a toilet is apparently an advanced skill in Florida. I am a former licensed master plumber, and I still hold a license to work as a plumber so I just want to weigh in here. I would never, Not Ever drink the water in Any indus
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> > I don't understand why so many smart "tech people" fall for the hype. Maybe it's just that some of these "tech people" are not that smart at all? The crux of the problem is you have people who althoug
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7y ago
Someone mentioned practice, and yes that is key. When I decided I was going to learn how to sell, I quit my job and went work in new car dealerships; it took me a couple of years and hundreds of negotiations before I became a force to be re
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7y ago
That game has been around for decades. Patrick Bedard wrote about it in CARandDRIVER magazine once, it's called Mirror Tag.
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7y ago
> I worry that without the bells and whistles of a modern app, getting the team to use it will be a challenge You need to tell them that this what we are using. Period. If you feel the need to elaborate on why you decided to use that med
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7y ago
Maybe, but when you do anything to get it--Even when you hate doing it... its a huge lifestyle problem.
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> My father died in July of 2015 from alcohol My adoptive father also died of alcohol abuse. I am Much older than you are though. He served in WWII, also most of his friends drank heavily--I suspect it was due to combat war related PTSD;
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7y ago
Want to sell your startup: don't be desperate; people smell that--and it stinks. Attract buyers (put out press releases about how well you're doing--hire a PR firm), and then Say No. Tell them are too busy to prepare financials, a
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> A useful primer for those un-initiated: Great share. Pulsed thanks
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7y ago
Quality? The peeps who are already make big money running hospital corporations are mainly interested in making more money. Where I work patients are actually to as customers in some interoffice emails... Quality :)
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7y ago
> Here is a list of physical activities to stimulate your memory or imagination You can also strap a competition car to your arse, and try to beat the quick peeps at an autocross track.
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7y ago
I'd lay my life down for my kids, but I can't live vicariously through them. They are both adults now, one has a Masters in Psychology and teaches Austic kids (deciding on persusing a PhD), the other has 4.0 GPA as a 3rd year Bio
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7y ago
> Uber simply does not utilize a very obvious solution that would Greatly increase revenue without raising fares for riders. Downvoting me??... 1) Stop making the ride App free. Charge $2.99 payable with the first ride. 2) Stop letting p
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It would not work in some areas due to the collective demographical mindset: having said that; Uber simply does not utilize a very obvious solution that would Greatly increase revenue without raising fares for riders. Insofar as what they
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> If everybody would ride (other than jobs like plumber where having tools/parts in the truck is part of the job) there would be more than enough demand to support Oh and one more thing; there are no sidewalks nor lighting on any of
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