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  1. Comment on Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old in ~tech

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    Yeah we started doing this about a year ago, it seems to have helped a bit. Thanks!

    Yeah we started doing this about a year ago, it seems to have helped a bit. Thanks!

  2. Comment on Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old in ~tech

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    I didn't take any offense to either of the posts. Our kids get pretty minimal screen time and I wanted to try and fill that time with a game that is educational. Thanks for tips!

    I didn't take any offense to either of the posts. Our kids get pretty minimal screen time and I wanted to try and fill that time with a game that is educational. Thanks for tips!

  3. Comment on Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old in ~tech

  4. Comment on Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old in ~tech

    Markpelly
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    Nice idea, we actually have a few of those books. I'll try this out

    Nice idea, we actually have a few of those books. I'll try this out

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old in ~tech

    Markpelly
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    We do work with some books that help with sounding out words, which is great. However because kids don't focus forever on that medium, I was hoping to sneak in some extra practice with something...

    We do work with some books that help with sounding out words, which is great. However because kids don't focus forever on that medium, I was hoping to sneak in some extra practice with something more "exciting". They have a 5-10min time slot a day to use a couple apps on my phone, but they have outgrown the education level on them. One is ABC Mouse, and they no longer get much out of the reading games and learning portions.

    2 votes

  6. Looking for an app to help with some reading practice for a five year old

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    Not sure where this goes but I am looking for an app to help fill in between other reading practice we do with our 5 year old. This won't be the main tool to help them learn, just trying to find...

    Not sure where this goes but I am looking for an app to help fill in between other reading practice we do with our 5 year old.

    This won't be the main tool to help them learn, just trying to find something fun to help learn a bit. Does anyone have recommendations for fun and educational reading apps?

    9 votes

  7. Comment on What are your favourite fragrances, and why? in ~talk

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    Bit different of a response but I have to know if anyone has recognized certain mens fragrances smell a bit like celery? I smell it pretty often. Also I love smells of all kinds.

    Bit different of a response but I have to know if anyone has recognized certain mens fragrances smell a bit like celery? I smell it pretty often.

    Also I love smells of all kinds.

  8. Comment on Looking for a Bluetooth car stereo deck that is simple and not ugly in ~tech

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    There are still some simple Pioneer double dins out there. Most of them have unlimited colored buttons so you can match it to factory button colors. They can be expensive but it's cheaper than a...

    There are still some simple Pioneer double dins out there. Most of them have unlimited colored buttons so you can match it to factory button colors. They can be expensive but it's cheaper than a new car.

  9. Comment on MapTap: Daily challenges to test your geographical knowledge in ~games

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    You picked a heck of a day to post this. It was the easiest one in weeks.

    You picked a heck of a day to post this. It was the easiest one in weeks.

    7 votes

  10. Comment on MapTap: Daily challenges to test your geographical knowledge in ~games

  11. Comment on Share your fav environmentally-friendly building tech! in ~enviro

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    I don't have something specific but I follow a guy on YouTube that does a lot of this Matt Risinger https://youtube.com/@buildshow?si=LBNeJ00ajkZtfkyi

    I don't have something specific but I follow a guy on YouTube that does a lot of this Matt Risinger https://youtube.com/@buildshow?si=LBNeJ00ajkZtfkyi

    1 vote

  12. Comment on An oil boom, a supermarket opportunity and decades of adaptation transformed the taco from a Tex-Mex import into one of Norway's most beloved traditions in ~food

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    It would be great to see Max of Tasting History do an episode on this

    It would be great to see Max of Tasting History do an episode on this

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food

    Markpelly
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    If you are a vegetarian household, don't worry about cooking bacon or something fatty in it to start. Just start cooking with lots of olive oil and clean only as much as necessary. We cook eggs in...

    If you are a vegetarian household, don't worry about cooking bacon or something fatty in it to start. Just start cooking with lots of olive oil and clean only as much as necessary.
    We cook eggs in ours occasionally but i wouldn't say it's nonstick like some would make it out to be. Disclaimer we have been only using cast iron for cooking for 10 years, 2 meals a day, we love it.

    13 votes

  14. Comment on Ruins of the web: Hello Internet in ~tech

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    I mean a lot of chats on HI were also apple related, and it went in one ear and out the other. I was just there for the banter.

    I mean a lot of chats on HI were also apple related, and it went in one ear and out the other. I was just there for the banter.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Ruins of the web: Hello Internet in ~tech

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    I tried Cortex but it just wasnt something I was interested in :(

    I tried Cortex but it just wasnt something I was interested in :(

    3 votes

  16. Comment on Ruins of the web: Hello Internet in ~tech

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    I had been a Tim about a year into the Podcast, I loved listening on my long drives to work. The chemistry on this show was just so good. I didn't even care about a good number of topics they...

    I had been a Tim about a year into the Podcast, I loved listening on my long drives to work. The chemistry on this show was just so good. I didn't even care about a good number of topics they discussed but the conversation was just great. The two are great friends and contrast well enough for some good media.

    I miss it so much.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food

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    I had one from Central Grocery when I was in New Orleans, it was so good but so big. I bought an entire one for myself and saved it in my fridge at the hotel for a few days. I did my best to eat...

    I had one from Central Grocery when I was in New Orleans, it was so good but so big. I bought an entire one for myself and saved it in my fridge at the hotel for a few days. I did my best to eat it all.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on What's your dream job? in ~life

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    I'd love to just work on assorted projects all day. Woodworking, plumbing, electronics, gardening, etc. I love trying new things but I also enjoy doing them well and getting that satisfaction. Who...

    I'd love to just work on assorted projects all day. Woodworking, plumbing, electronics, gardening, etc. I love trying new things but I also enjoy doing them well and getting that satisfaction. Who knows maybe I'll be a handyman later in life.

    8 votes

  19. Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance

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    Thanks for commenting. The point wasn't about being safe, it was about bringing your money to a place with better morals. That was the main reason for posting. Also the organization is NCUA.

    Thanks for commenting. The point wasn't about being safe, it was about bringing your money to a place with better morals. That was the main reason for posting. Also the organization is NCUA.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance

    Markpelly
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    Throwing a comment in here for using Credit Unions. They are not-for-profit and supporting them is supporting your community banking. So if you are going to do a CD to save some money, bring it to...

    Throwing a comment in here for using Credit Unions. They are not-for-profit and supporting them is supporting your community banking. So if you are going to do a CD to save some money, bring it to them. I've been in the credit union space for 10 years and it's such a great community.

    4 votes