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by edj 17y ago
> do only the things that you are capable of doing ..if you want to never challenge yourself, learn anything new, or push the boundaries of the possible.
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by edj 17y ago
This is what I've always done. I managed to keep my first Mac (a TiBook) feeling fresh for 6 years, and my second (a MacBook) still seems basically new at 2 years. But can you do this with the unibody MBPs? The battery's not user replaceabl
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by edj 17y ago
>They just don't hold up build quality wise. Really? I have a black MB that just passed the 2 year mark and it looks pristine. I carry it in my backpack every day, I took it with me on a three month trip through South America, and yet i
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by edj 17y ago
Talk about lock in. I wasn't able to back-button back to HN.
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by edj 17y ago
That's a guilt-by-association argument that doesn't really hold water. In its early days Aljazeera was known for broadcasting dissenting views and was perceived as more objective than state run Middle Eastern media entities. Many of its sta
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by edj 17y ago
"While it clearly isn't considered offensive in the US, it's still a pretty rude gesture." Who says? I live in the US, I'm not Indian, and I find it quite offensive when people put their feet up on tables pointing towards me.
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by edj 17y ago
If you like a thicker broth, go for it. My preference is to consider that first round of veggies as flavor enhancers. When I cook thicker soups I blend, e.g. with butternut squash soup, I always blend the sauteed onions and garlic, as well
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by edj 17y ago
A few of things I do: 1) Leftovers. I often cook chili, dal, chana masala, or soups in large quantities. I eat them fresh, then from the fridge for a day or two, then freeze the rest. Anything flavorful and goopy works (since textures degra
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by edj 17y ago
That's continental US production; doesn't include offshore (i.e. the Gulf of Mexico) or, I think, Alaska. Here's a graph of proven reserves for US offshore oil: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PE... And here's on
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by edj 17y ago
US peak was in 1971[1]. The timing of global peak is still a hotly contested issue. [1]: Energy Information Administration, part of the US Department of Energy. http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PE...
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by edj 17y ago
In what way is vergence different in men and women? Do you have a source? I'd love to read up on that.
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by edj 17y ago
Is this guy's behavior really so perverse? Most of what he did, aside from dropping old friends once he was promoted above them, seems like good advice. >1. Choose your friends Seem like a good idea to pursue friends who are similarly a
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by edj 17y ago
Spotlight failed on e^2... Pretty cool, though. I've long known about Spotlight's dictionary definitions, but had no idea it could perform calculations.
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by edj 17y ago
I can confidently say reading company blogs has never factored into my purchase decisions. I also don't read company press releases, most company copy, or most ads before buying. What's the point? That time is better spent reading independe
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by edj 17y ago
I can't really tell if this is something legitimately new and scary, or if it's just a mix of political grandstanding and journalistic FUD.
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by edj 17y ago
Same thing happened to me.
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by edj 17y ago
>How much does California benefit from New Mexico or Virginia being a net tax recipient? Potentially a good bit. If Federal tax dollars help improve the overall prosperity of Virginia, then Virginians become more likely to consume Calif
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by edj 17y ago
Isn't this actually useful to everyone not an expert in or associated with these subfields?