jetrink

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   by jetrink 9y ago

   When my friends moved away to pursue new jobs last year, I was left with no friends within 100 miles. I joined a club that plays board games together every Friday, a rock climbing gym and I started volunteering at a library. There are oppor
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   At the time of the ban, insects were becoming resistant to DDT anyway, so it's unlikely that it would still be effective today if it had remained in use.
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   Disguising a real gun as a toy sounds very similar to the famous example of unprotected speech of falsely shouting fire in a crowded theater. First, it is a type of falsehood. Second, it is likely to cause real harm. I would be surprised if
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   For context, to be a member of the global top one percent, you must earn $32,000 per year[1]. 1. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/05061...
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   The main difference is what threat is being used. It's fine to threaten to sue someone (within reason). It is not ok to threaten to report someone to the police if they don't pay you. It is even worse to hold someone in a room, pr
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   So then, in your opinion, what jobs should be open to people who oppose gay marriage? There is a limited number of lighthouses that haven't been automated.
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   This reminds me of the observation[1] that most applicants for programming positions can't implement FizzBuzz. This has led some to conclude that the majority of programmers would be stumped by the task, but it is more likely that such
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   RCN is also having issues[1]. I'm seeing 50%+ packet loss. 1. https://twitter.com/RCNconnects/with_replies
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   by jetrink 9y ago

   I'm getting 50% packet loss on RCN in Chicago and both of the company's support lines give a busy signal when called.
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    by jetrink 9y ago

    I take care of people's dogs for extra income. There are two primary reasons that my clients' dogs are overweight. The first group don't monitor their dog's weight or how much it eats. "Just keep some food in the bo
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    by jetrink 9y ago

    I think he was referring to a violent revolution, not to you being shot in particular.