jacobreg

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by jacobreg 9y ago
The poverty thing could well be sampling bias, I'm sure rich folks have a much easier time avoiding convictions.
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by jacobreg 9y ago
Banks also have money, I think that helps a bit...
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by jacobreg 9y ago
What is the most effective avenue to voice my concerns?
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by jacobreg 10y ago
They're different segments of the market though. A new 172 is closer to a new SR20 than it is to an old 172. If you want a reasonably priced plane to go buzz around on the weekend, you get a 172 from the 60s-70s for $25k-$60k. If you&#
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by jacobreg 10y ago
"Ugliness has no permanent place in mathematics" -Paul Erdos
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by jacobreg 11y ago
I think the simpler answer is they didn't invent a practical steam engine.
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by jacobreg 11y ago
How new are you defining newer to be? My car is a '96 mazda 626. I have driven around a '68 volvo, with no power steering and that definitely was much easier than my car when the engine dies. Has typical steering setup changed tha
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by jacobreg 11y ago
Eh, my car has a finicky engine and I've learned that it's perfectly drivable without power steering or brakes. I've lost power while taking tight turns, and while it was a bit surprising the first time or two I had no troubl
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by jacobreg 11y ago
Not only that, the project had an unprecedented safety record, with many safety measures put in place that went far beyond legal workplace requirements at the time. Also it was completed $1.3 million under budget.
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by jacobreg 11y ago
In general I agree with you that prison industrial complex is a huge problem in this country. However, in this case it sounds like they can already afford to be somewhat selective with which inmates they choose, so I'm not too worried