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by neap24 10y ago
Traffic doesn't have to be a problem. My city has significant sidewalk infrastructure. Also, the right way to do this is to start off by taking long walks as a family and training kids to cross the street properly and be vigilant of t
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by neap24 10y ago
The mobility discussion is distressingly absent from the inequality debates.
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by neap24 10y ago
This is actually a great compromise solution (and practical). I had the experience of being in a "gifted" class from third grade to sixth grade. It seemed to be a win-win situation where the school (and students) got the benefit
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by neap24 10y ago
It seems like relatively fewer kids today are getting immersed in the worlds of Zelda and long RPG games. I certainly agree that lack of attention span has something to do with it.
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by neap24 10y ago
I generally prefer simpler, bullet point, plain text lists. The more complex my to-do list system is, the more I actually end up procrastinating (by spending so much time focused on the list itself). I remember a story from the Frog and To
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by neap24 10y ago
This is exactly what I did after reading the article!
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by neap24 10y ago
I don't disagree that the app store is a mess, but it doesn't seem any more of a mess than other markets for media. Think about trying to discover good indie films, video games, or music. It's not that easy. No central auth
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by neap24 10y ago
I do wonder how much this effect extends down to more moderately priced violins. I remember reading about a similar experiment where wine experts couldn't distinguish between wines at different price points very accurately (and some c
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by neap24 10y ago
This is why I love teaching. You get a "mini-retirement" for the two summer months every year. After a few years, this gets old and you are forced to find new hobbies to fill the time. Nowadays, I look forward to my summers off
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by neap24 10y ago
Property tax caps can be a good thing in inexpensive areas. Indianapolis instituted a property tax cap almost a decade ago when some unscrupulous politicians used the appraisal office to gain tax revenue by artificially raising everyone&#x
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by neap24 10y ago
What's even more alarming to me is that, in some industries, it is becoming tough get a job with just a Batchelor's degree. I work at a private high school where 70-80% of teachers have a Master's or PhD...most of whom could
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by neap24 10y ago
I disagree slightly. Mostly because you can find dozens of commentaries and critical analyses of great works of fiction to complement your reading. These are essentially transmitting the same info a knowledgeable teacher/group of clas
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by neap24 10y ago
I agree that people with the "scarcity-minded" approach aren't fun to be around. However, this is the unfortunate reality of some jobs. If you work somewhere where the revenue stream is relatively fixed (non-profits), then a
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by neap24 11y ago
It seems to work equally well for advanced and non-advanced students, it's just that the normal track students take a little longer to figure what the "right amount" of homework for them to do is.
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by neap24 11y ago
Why the all or nothing approach? At my high school, I think we have a great policy for math homework (I am the teacher). It is assigned every day but never checked or graded. At the beginning of each class we go over any problems the stud
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by neap24 11y ago
I was not thinking so much in terms of financial difficulty, but in terms of changing company culture. A lot can change at a company in three years. You may have to completely reorient the employee. Or...maybe since the employee has been a
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by neap24 11y ago
That sounds wonderful...but does that mean if you have three children in a row you get three years off work and get paid for it? If so, that seems like it could be difficult for companies to work around.
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by neap24 11y ago
It seems unlikely that admitting science is flawed would immediately cause people to jump to the opposite extreme. Perhaps those who already trumpet those ideas would feel emboldened, but I doubt they would have much influence.
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by neap24 11y ago
So much of this is framed around working less to spend time with your kids -- which is perfectly admirable. But, how about working less to spend more time for yourself (personal hobbies, interests, etc) or more time with your spouse? Thes