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  1. Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech

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    You able to share those wallpapers? I'm always down to add more to my rotation too

    You able to share those wallpapers? I'm always down to add more to my rotation too

    1 vote

  2. Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech

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    Lawnchair could be so good, but it seems like it's no longer in development. I hate that Nova sold out, but it's just so hard to give up on the customization it offers. Custom launcher combined...

    Lawnchair could be so good, but it seems like it's no longer in development. I hate that Nova sold out, but it's just so hard to give up on the customization it offers. Custom launcher combined with Tasker let's you do anything you want really.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech

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    Mine is super minimal and heavily customized. Much to the dismay of anyone else trying to use my phone. Home screen (well only screen) just has the 6 apps. Then I can swipe up to access the drawer...

    Mine is super minimal and heavily customized. Much to the dismay of anyone else trying to use my phone.

    Home screen (well only screen) just has the 6 apps. Then I can swipe up to access the drawer of apps which has my most common all on screen at once. Then I can swipe to have access to everything.

    A custom widget to display Spotify (when it's playing) and/or active NOAA Hurricanes. Otherwise the space is blank.

    Almost all my notifications are off and all are silent.

    My favorite part is I have it set up so my wallpaper changes through a folder of images every two hours. This currently has 3723 files so it's always something new. I also just got it to auto-download the NASA picture of the day and Bing picture of the day and throw those into the rotation.

    Make your phone yours. It can be way more than a list of apps!

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Wooden fence building recommendations in ~life.home_improvement

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    Right now, I intend to leave it unfinished. The alternate would be overlapped pickets. We live next to a retention area so neighbors aren't a concern. And I feel like the Shadowbox would provide a...

    Right now, I intend to leave it unfinished. The alternate would be overlapped pickets. We live next to a retention area so neighbors aren't a concern. And I feel like the Shadowbox would provide a little more airflow?

  5. Comment on Wooden fence building recommendations in ~life.home_improvement

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    It was my plan to replace it (checks calendar) 6 months ago. I've done a couple of posts, but not the whole run. It's way more work than it looks like every time.

    It was my plan to replace it (checks calendar) 6 months ago. I've done a couple of posts, but not the whole run. It's way more work than it looks like every time.

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  6. Comment on Wooden fence building recommendations in ~life.home_improvement

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    That's one thing I was questioning. You go for toenail in with nails? Or some other connection? The brackets make it seem easy to install, but don't actually help with longevity.

    That's one thing I was questioning. You go for toenail in with nails? Or some other connection? The brackets make it seem easy to install, but don't actually help with longevity.

  7. Wooden fence building recommendations

    ~life.home_improvement Ask (recommendations)
    My wooden privacy fence was blown over in a storm (Houston, TX), any recommendations for the best way to rebuild? Currently thinking of Shadowbox, fence hanger brackets, three rails, with a...

    My wooden privacy fence was blown over in a storm (Houston, TX), any recommendations for the best way to rebuild?

    Currently thinking of Shadowbox, fence hanger brackets, three rails, with a rot/kick board.

    6 votes

  8. Comment on Delaying parenthood via the cryopreservation of live-born children - the unintended consequences of blurring embryonic and human rights in ~life

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    Tangent from this, but could one argue that embryos in IVF storage are "illegal immigrants" too? I mean they were not born, so they do not have citizenship? So would an IFV center in Alabama now...

    Tangent from this, but could one argue that embryos in IVF storage are "illegal immigrants" too? I mean they were not born, so they do not have citizenship? So would an IFV center in Alabama now just be harboring "aliens"?

    5 votes

  9. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Ramen is one of those I really haven't much exposure to. But the few times I have had it I enjoyed it. Maybe this is the year to hit up more ramen houses...

    Ramen is one of those I really haven't much exposure to. But the few times I have had it I enjoyed it. Maybe this is the year to hit up more ramen houses...

  10. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    I have the Jerusalem book added to a shopping cart based on all the recommendations. And I give high praise to Middle Eats. Haven't done many of his recipes, but the ones I have have been great.

    I have the Jerusalem book added to a shopping cart based on all the recommendations. And I give high praise to Middle Eats. Haven't done many of his recipes, but the ones I have have been great.

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  11. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Awesome, I'll look into these too. My next planned one is a Cherry Pomegranate Braised Lamb with Persian Rice, so these sound right I line!

    Awesome, I'll look into these too. My next planned one is a Cherry Pomegranate Braised Lamb with Persian Rice, so these sound right I line!

    1 vote

  12. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Not a "add beanie weenies to Kraft" but not full Christmas dinner? Somewhere in between? Like you want to show off when having guests over without breaking the bank. But I'm open to however you...

    Not a "add beanie weenies to Kraft" but not full Christmas dinner? Somewhere in between? Like you want to show off when having guests over without breaking the bank. But I'm open to however you want to interpret it.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Yes! I have Kenji's video save for this. But I know there are tons of variations that I haven't played with.

    Yes! I have Kenji's video save for this. But I know there are tons of variations that I haven't played with.

  14. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    I am trying to incorporate more Middle Eastern greater area dishes so I will try and out the tajine chicken! I just got some Aleppo and Sumac for a braised lamb dish, and they have both been used...

    I am trying to incorporate more Middle Eastern greater area dishes so I will try and out the tajine chicken! I just got some Aleppo and Sumac for a braised lamb dish, and they have both been used for various other dishes too. Have a really great flavor.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Every time I have made butter chicken or Tikka masala, it has tasted like Chef Boyardee. So Dishoom may be able to help me there. I also totally missed the cookbook thread, thank you!

    Every time I have made butter chicken or Tikka masala, it has tasted like Chef Boyardee. So Dishoom may be able to help me there.

    I also totally missed the cookbook thread, thank you!

    1 vote

  16. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    I've been contemplating The Wok for a bit, glad to hear it's actually worth it. Actually replaced my wok a few months ago so I guess now would be the time. Ehh whatever you want it to mean really?...

    I've been contemplating The Wok for a bit, glad to hear it's actually worth it. Actually replaced my wok a few months ago so I guess now would be the time.

    Ehh whatever you want it to mean really? I have plenty of stupid easy recipes that my wife and I enjoy, but they are not things I would serve to guests. So more of things that are presentable?

    This is another dish that has made a repeat appearance as I made it this weekend. Not a lot of work, but very tasty.
    Fassoulia Armenian Braised Green Beans

    2 votes

  17. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    Ooh I'll give this a shot one day. Gives me a reason to work on my tortillas again too. I just want a texmex style fluffy tortilla. I'm getting closer though...

    Ooh I'll give this a shot one day. Gives me a reason to work on my tortillas again too. I just want a texmex style fluffy tortilla. I'm getting closer though...

    2 votes

  18. Comment on My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire in ~food

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    As a starter, here is my barbacoa recipe! Ingredients 4lbs (pre-clean) Beef Cheeks ~1.5 cup Beef Stock 4 Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 Dried Chiles (usually use Guajillo) 1 tsp Adobo paste...

    As a starter, here is my barbacoa recipe!

    Ingredients

    4lbs (pre-clean) Beef Cheeks
    ~1.5 cup Beef Stock
    4 Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
    2 Dried Chiles (usually use Guajillo)
    1 tsp Adobo paste (Optional; Better than Bouillon)
    2 tsp Ground Cumin
    2 tsp Mexican Oregano
    2 Bay leaves
    1 small Cinnamon stick
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    ¼ cup water

    Directions

    Pre-heat oven to 300°F.

    Clean excess fat and cut meat into 3-inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper.

    Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil just to coat the bottom.

    Add beef in batches. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Set to the side and repeat with the remaining pieces.

    Add everything to the pot with enough broth to almost cover. Add water as necessary.

    Bring up to a boil over medium-high. Once boiling, remove from heat and cover.

    Place in oven and lower to 285°F. Cook for ~6 hours, stirring occasionally.

    Remove aromatics and shred meat.

    Liquid should be nearly gone, otherwise reduce further and add shredded meat back to coat.

    6 votes

  19. My 2024 theme - Expanding recipe repertoire

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    My theme for 2024 is to work on creative avenues, one of which is cooking. I want to expand my recipe book to include more show-off-y meals from a variety of regions. Are there any recommendations...

    My theme for 2024 is to work on creative avenues, one of which is cooking. I want to expand my recipe book to include more show-off-y meals from a variety of regions. Are there any recommendations for recipes to try out?

    25 votes