abawany

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by abawany 9y ago
I agree. I have spent in the low thousands with USPS shipping books and goods and the experience is copasetic along with receiving mail and packages. By comparison, UPS and Fedex are often the source of unpleasant surprises for me as a reci
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by abawany 9y ago
Same (ish) here. I switched to Runbox and also use HERE Maps. Very happy so far.
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by abawany 9y ago
Re. vote, too often people forget (in the US) to vote in the primaries of the dominant political party in their area. Given how gerrymandering ensures that a given political party nearly always wins a given region, voting in the primary is
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Pro-Russian Bots Take Up the Right-Wing Cause After Charlottesville(propublica.org)
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by abawany 9y ago
I think a static site generator sounds useful. Not only for viewing when one is without one's apps, but also for sharing as you say.
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by abawany 9y ago
I use OneNote. The features that make it indispensable for me are as follows: * Excellent synchronization across devices * Support for handwriting * Web viewer
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by abawany 9y ago
I am just adding to the existing crescendo but here is my take: * If it is not written down, it is meaningless. Never believe anyone's verbal assurance, especially if it is someone whose compensation is tied to your assent (such as the
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by abawany 9y ago
That is correct. I use Firefox as my normal mobile browser and opening new tabs for links was what I was familiar with. I haven't missed this too much with Firefox Focus (I actually use Firefox Klar from F-Droid, which is the German va
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by abawany 9y ago
I have really come to appreciate this browser even though I have been using it for just about a month. It is fast and clean. Clicking links from email and knowing they will open in effectively a private browser instance is a great feeling.
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by abawany 9y ago
I feel that with gerrymandering and all of the democracy anti-patterns that have been developed in the US, shaming is the only source left for an increasingly disempowered electorate.
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by abawany 9y ago
Well, not necessarily during a bathroom break (sometimes, I just don't multitask) but I use Cool Reader, which is an eReader app. My phone contains all of the books that I have, some of which I haven't read yet, and I use the app
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by abawany 9y ago
You have a good point. I am very grateful to Cyanogenmod and Lineage OS and contribute what I can - it really puts the vendor junkware with its non-removable bloatware to shame. I once wrote a giant rant on XDA Developers after spending a l
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by abawany 9y ago
I agree. I am currently using my 2011/12 vintage Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (albeit as a play phone) with Lineage OS (Android 7.x) and it works pretty good. Batteries are getting harder to find but still available. It works great.
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by abawany 9y ago
Cyanogenmod used to offer this option on their ROMs. I haven't checked LineageOS to see if a similar option is offered.
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by abawany 9y ago
From your own linked Popehat article: 'except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action' [Full Excerpt] The damage Holmes inflicted — the mallea
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by abawany 9y ago
I believe that American courts have been examining this situation for some time and have imposed restrictions that they deemed reasonable: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shouting_fire_in_a_crowded_the... .
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by abawany 9y ago
I would say that I am probably on the periphery of this tech bubble and I still consume some OTA broadcasting, pretty much PBS stations in the Austin area. I will sometimes tune into NBC or CBS for late-night host commentary, when I am unab
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by abawany 9y ago
Remember that offering is not quite the same as available. From your link, it seems that Ford offered this as a package starting in 1956 for some models and it did not sell well [1]; some accuse it of making a half-hearted effort. However,
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by abawany 9y ago
I am not sure about that. Seat belts were not mandated in the 50s so a crash resulted in significant passenger movement. Metal dashboards with bayonet knobs tended to cause significant damage based on my reading. I noticed that you put the
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by abawany 9y ago
Well, if only it was insects. It says insect filth and parts without specifying the proportion. People say 'yum' when they hear beef but it is a rare person who will have the same reaction to dung. Edit: also, if it was just insec
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by abawany 9y ago
I guess it depends on the person. For example, flour is currently allowed 150 insect filth/fragments per 100 grams [1]. Your reaction will vary to this information but mine is to try to forget this information as soon as possible becau
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by abawany 9y ago
Yep, as recently as 2016, a certain candidate lamented that CFCs were not responsible for the ozone hole: http://www.factcheck.org/2016/05/trump-on-hairspray-and-ozon... .
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by abawany 9y ago
One difference is that when taxes are fairly paid by companies and they raise prices, then the company that can offer the lower price due to operational efficiency will win. Right now, the burden of taxation falls on other persons in societ
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by abawany 9y ago
It sort of makes one stick with whole ingredients. If you want flour that is relatively bug free, grind your own wheat. No packaged goods. Certainly shrinks one's choices but it might be the right thing to do to encourage more transpar
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by abawany 9y ago
<spoiler>A similar thing happened to a Mini on a Top Gear episode filmed in India.</spoiler>
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by abawany 9y ago
It is my understanding from anecdotal evidence that perception reins over reality in this case. SUVs do have a mass advantage so they were expected to win in a collision with a compact car. They also project ruggedness, which is equated wit
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by abawany 9y ago
I think I disagree a bit. Maybe safety is not the most important thing but it is pretty high up on the list of anyone with a certain awareness (victim of car accident, lost someone dear in a car accident, has a family, etc.) One reason SUVs
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by abawany 9y ago
That hasn't been my experience in all of the recipes I have made and for the loaves that I typically purchase (I am an ingredient list reader), but I concede that my knowledge in this matter is miniscule.
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by abawany 9y ago
I agree that there is significant willing suspension of disbelief. However, there are two additional factors that make it difficult to completely pin the tail on the donkey that is the hapless consumer: 1) Sugar in unexpected ingredients (I
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by abawany 9y ago
Well, I had the volume to a level to eliminate distracting noise. The latter comprised of stand-ups not associated with my team, random interjections, people discussing their dating experiences, scraping of bowls, etc. I guess I was trying

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