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Comment on Liquid diet recommendations and tips? in ~health
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Comment on Liquid diet recommendations and tips? in ~health
DrStone Link ParentI like my shaker bottle for protein powder. One thing to note with shaker bottles is that I’ve found, depending on the powder and the liquid you’re using, they can add a significant volume of very...I like my shaker bottle for protein powder. One thing to note with shaker bottles is that I’ve found, depending on the powder and the liquid you’re using, they can add a significant volume of very fine froth that can take a long time to degass. Like the early stages of making whipped cream, since it basically is. That might be ok, or it might give you discomfort. I try to do a combo of shaking and swirling, juuuust enough to get it dissolved, and that seems to minimize the effect.
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Comment on Conan O’Brien Must Go | Sneak peek in ~tv
DrStone Link ParentIt can’t have been that long ago… Oh… well…It can’t have been that long ago…
Final episode date: 19 December 2014
Oh… well…
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Comment on Conan O’Brien Must Go | Sneak peek in ~tv
DrStone Link ParentI’d add Craig Ferguson to that short list tooConan O'Brien is the only host in recent memory to actually be, you know, funny while hosting a late night show.
I’d add Craig Ferguson to that short list too
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Comment on Liquid diet recommendations and tips? in ~health
DrStone Link ParentFor supplementing fiber, capsules are probably the best bet. Check with your doctor, but liquid diets after oral surgery usually are to keep bits out of open healing wounds and, depending on the...For supplementing fiber, capsules are probably the best bet. Check with your doctor, but liquid diets after oral surgery usually are to keep bits out of open healing wounds and, depending on the work done, avoid the strain of chewing, so a pill is likely safe to swallow.
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Comment on We can have a public transit paradise in ~design
DrStone Link ParentAnother way to look at it is that it’s providing mobile, reasonably secure storage while you’re out. You can just leave things like car seats, umbrellas, a towel, and other things you’d want/need...Another way to look at it is that it’s providing mobile, reasonably secure storage while you’re out. You can just leave things like car seats, umbrellas, a towel, and other things you’d want/need on every trip in there. You can store stuff between multiple shops/locations on one outing instead of impersonating a pack mule. Stuff like that, depending on your lifestyle, is extremely useful.
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Comment on Reddit API Changes in ~tech
DrStone Link“Apollo will almost certainly have to move to an Ultra-only (AKA subscription) model” The Apollo dev, based on how hard he’s been pushing Ultra-subscription even to Pro paid users, is definitely...“Apollo will almost certainly have to move to an Ultra-only (AKA subscription) model”
The Apollo dev, based on how hard he’s been pushing Ultra-subscription even to Pro paid users, is definitely happy having this external excuse to point to now.
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Comment on By more than two-to-one, Americans support US government banning TikTok in ~tech
DrStone Link ParentIt depends entirely on what methods/platforms your personal social circles use. For some, their circles are heavy users of these platforms. Be the only one leaving and you’ll get left out of most...It depends entirely on what methods/platforms your personal social circles use. For some, their circles are heavy users of these platforms. Be the only one leaving and you’ll get left out of most of the group interactions unless you can convince them to all leave or at least remember and be willing to keep you in the loop another way.
I left Twitter and not much was lost since I used it mostly just for industry acquaintances. If I left Facebook, I’d lose a lot of connection with family and friends spread across the world; it’s already happened to a small handful of people I know over the years who’ve left.
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Comment on After 2 years of working full-time on my open-source project (Mockoon), I have been accepted to the GitHub Accelerator program! in ~comp
DrStone LinkA link to the article that OP’s reddit thread refers to: GitHub Accelerator: our first cohort and what’s nextA link to the article that OP’s reddit thread refers to:
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Comment on Tiny, cheap smart speakers unlocked the rise of digital payments in India in ~finance
DrStone Link ParentI’m living in a country where mobile direct bank transfer is commonly used. It’s great for sending money between friends and family. However, many people and I still use credit cards for most...I’m living in a country where mobile direct bank transfer is commonly used. It’s great for sending money between friends and family. However, many people and I still use credit cards for most purchases.
The credit cards (“middlemen”) offer a significant value to the customer: protection. Bank transfers (and debit cards) take money directly out of bank account. In the case of fraud, overcharges, etc, you’re actually out that amount until you notice and get it resolved. You could be screws if they managed to drain your entire account. Credit cards act as a buffer in such cases, on top of having robust fraud monitoring, alerting, and countermeasures. You still have access to all of your money until the credit card company wants you to settle the outstanding balance. A “chargeback” equivalent doesn’t really exist for direct transfers, another useful protection tool. It’s a whole ordeal to try and claw back one of those direct transfers.
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Comment on Does your flag fail? CGP Grey grades the state flags of the USA! in ~design
DrStone Link ParentTake a trip to Maryland. They love their flag. It’s flown, worn, and put on so many things.Nobody (except Texans, I guess) flies their state flag
Take a trip to Maryland. They love their flag. It’s flown, worn, and put on so many things.
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Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food
DrStone Link ParentI have a Peugeot 23485 Paris u'Select 9-Inch, purchased 5 years ago after researching and seeing all of the rave reviews like The Wirecutter. Like you said, not cheap. I probably wouldn’t buy it...I have a Peugeot 23485 Paris u'Select 9-Inch, purchased 5 years ago after researching and seeing all of the rave reviews like The Wirecutter. Like you said, not cheap. I probably wouldn’t buy it again.
Grinder is on the bottom and there’s no cap, so ground pepper leaks out whenever it’s put back down. The knob that holds the top on and keeps tension on the grinder is really fiddly; changing grind settings requires knob tweaks or it’s too loose/tight, and it loosens on its own regularly, and so I avoid changing grind size. It’s not easy to clean (and as result, I’ve never cleaned it). It’s opaque, and the inside cavity narrow, long, and dark, so you have to rely on feel and guess at how much is left inside (ran out in the middle of cooking more than once). The only things I like about it are the ceramic burr and its handsome appearance.
Not worth the premium price tag in my opinion.
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Comment on Incredible invention - this drone could change everything in ~tech
DrStone Link ParentHaving lived the past several years in Singapore (including pre-pandemic), while I generally enjoy it here, I wouldn’t categorize the population as civic-minded at all. Behavior is very much...Having lived the past several years in Singapore (including pre-pandemic), while I generally enjoy it here, I wouldn’t categorize the population as civic-minded at all.
Behavior is very much driven primarily by the letter of what the law requires/forbids and how likely one is to get caught in a particular situation. For example, the gov had to implement a fine just to get people to being their finished trays/dishes to the return points in food courts and there was (and is) a big stink about it. Despite existing fines, there’s very little concern for the local environment, with actions like frequent animal feeding, very little recycling, and plenty of littering (followed by an army of underpaid foreign workers to keep the place clean). All male citizens must serve 2 years of national military service plus ongoing annual reservist, and I’ve yet to come across someone with a positive view of the requirement. There is a general mind-your-own-business attitude when it comes to helping or simply interacting with relative strangers (including neighbors). Any dispute, inconvenience, or annoyance about anything at all and people go straight to the authorities instead of trying to work it out first. I could go on, but you get the idea.
/cc @elcuello
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Comment on Why aren't more sports in 4K? in ~sports
DrStone Link ParentRtings has a nice chart of resolution mattering based on tv size and viewing distance (full article with a bunch more charts and commentary). Anecdotally, I can definitely notice a difference...Rtings has a nice chart of resolution mattering based on tv size and viewing distance (full article with a bunch more charts and commentary).
Anecdotally, I can definitely notice a difference between 1080p and 4K on my 65” with the couch 6-7ft away, particularly with live action content, which lines up with the Rtings findings.
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Comment on [SOLVED] Unable to give Exemplary label in ~tildes
DrStone LinkGeneral reference for anyone reading, “Commenting on Tildes” documentation, “Exemplary” Label section:General reference for anyone reading, “Commenting on Tildes” documentation, “Exemplary” Label section:
The "Exemplary" label is for recognising excellent comments, which are of high quality and which add something significant to the discussion.
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Comment on core-js: So, what's next? in ~tech
DrStone LinkI'm fucking tired. Free open-source software is fundamentally broken. I could stop working on this silently, but I want to give open-source one last chance.
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core-js: So, what's next?
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Comment on Cat person in ~life
DrStone Link ParentI can understand how you’d see it that way (I could have sworn you posted some context about your current situation, but I’m not seeing it now). On the flip side, it can easily be taken a lot less...I can understand how you’d see it that way (I could have sworn you posted some context about your current situation, but I’m not seeing it now). On the flip side, it can easily be taken a lot less favorably towards the Margot character. The most charitable reading is this one from @teaearlgraycold. Regardless of interpretation, I didn’t think it offered any particularly great insight compared to the many other times the topic has been explored, especially given it’s length and (semi-) fictional nature.
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Comment on Headphone/Earbud recommendation - Is there one product that fits all my needs? in ~tech
DrStone LinkNo specific recommendations, but you should check out RTings for reviews. They have in-depth analysis, some best-of articles for various categories to get you started, as well as a “table tool”...No specific recommendations, but you should check out RTings for reviews. They have in-depth analysis, some best-of articles for various categories to get you started, as well as a “table tool” that you can sort and filter by all sorts of metrics.
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Comment on Cat person in ~life
DrStone Link ParentCan you elaborate on why? (I have read it)Can you elaborate on why?
(I have read it)
What kind of blender? I got a second-hand Oster Versa and the difference the beefy motor makes over the blender most homes have is noticeable. Sounds like a motorcycle in your kitchen though, but totally worth it.