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  1. Comment on For those with an alcohol problem, are non-alcoholic beverages a wise choice? in ~health

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    I work for a craft whiskey distillery, and we're constantly talking about societal trends around alcohol. A lot of people at the company participate in dry January, abstain during weekdays, take...

    I work for a craft whiskey distillery, and we're constantly talking about societal trends around alcohol. A lot of people at the company participate in dry January, abstain during weekdays, take extended tolerance breaks, substitute NA products, or just drink less when they do drink, so we're seeing the same trends mentioned in the article bearing out at a micro level. NA alternatives are certainly a net positive for societal health, but I agree with other comments here about those with an addiction. If you can't moderate your alcohol intake, then NA alternatives put you in analogous situations that could lead to relapse or overconsumption. Those social/mental/tasting cues are still present. I would be curious to see more data developed on this.

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  2. Comment on Walmart buying TV-brand Vizio for its ad-fueling customer data in ~finance

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    Hello, fellow Panasonic plasma owner. I still use my Panasonic TH-50PX60 from 2006! We have it connected to an Apple TV and definitely need more HDMI outlets with our next TV, but this one has...

    Hello, fellow Panasonic plasma owner. I still use my Panasonic TH-50PX60 from 2006! We have it connected to an Apple TV and definitely need more HDMI outlets with our next TV, but this one has served us well for so long. We'll use it until it dies. Took 3 of us just to mount the damn thing on the wall it's so heavy.

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  3. Comment on Know a good mix? Drop it here. in ~music

  4. Comment on Theory: All children love Darude - Sandstorm in ~music

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    My kids are 3 and 6, and they may not realize it but they love the Chemical Brothers. Our dance party last weekend went in a more Latin direction though: Sol Clap by Quantic

    My kids are 3 and 6, and they may not realize it but they love the Chemical Brothers. Our dance party last weekend went in a more Latin direction though: Sol Clap by Quantic

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  6. Comment on What do you eat when you're sick? in ~food

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    I just had Korean food yesterday because a) I love Korean food, b) the weather was absolutely miserable and called for a spicy broth, and c) to help with some sinus blockage. To add to the spicy...

    I just had Korean food yesterday because a) I love Korean food, b) the weather was absolutely miserable and called for a spicy broth, and c) to help with some sinus blockage.

    To add to the spicy soup discussion: there's a chicken tortilla soup at a local Tex Mex restaurant in my city that does me right every time.

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  7. Comment on Paris is saying 'non' to a US-style hellscape of supersized cars – and so should the rest of Europe in ~transport

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    This is exactly what we do. My wife and I both drive old, debt-free Hondas, but we rent a minivan twice a year for our long road trips with the kids to visit my family. We've gotten the annual...

    it would make more sense to hire something large for the once every couple of months they really need it.

    This is exactly what we do. My wife and I both drive old, debt-free Hondas, but we rent a minivan twice a year for our long road trips with the kids to visit my family. We've gotten the annual mileage put on our cars way down.

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  8. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food

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    I refuse to eat pizza with a knife and fork no matter how hot and greasy it is, and I convinced myself there's a placebo effect that makes it taste better from eating it with my hands. I fold the...

    I refuse to eat pizza with a knife and fork no matter how hot and greasy it is, and I convinced myself there's a placebo effect that makes it taste better from eating it with my hands. I fold the piece in half if it's too hot to maintain its structural integrity on its own.

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  9. Comment on What minor or inane decisions have had the biggest butterfly effect on your life? in ~talk

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    I bought a concert ticket from a guy through reddit in spring 2013. I was living in a new city, so I didn't have anyone to actually go to the concert with. He invited me to hang out with his...

    I bought a concert ticket from a guy through reddit in spring 2013. I was living in a new city, so I didn't have anyone to actually go to the concert with. He invited me to hang out with his friends then gave me a ride home after the show. Turned out, we lived in the same neighborhood. We've been friends ever since, even attended each other's wedding, and now have kids that hang out together.

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  10. Comment on Melatonin use soars among US children, with unknown risks in ~health

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    They just give it to their kids before bed hoping that will get them to sleep through the night. That's about all I know.

    They just give it to their kids before bed hoping that will get them to sleep through the night. That's about all I know.

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  11. Comment on Melatonin use soars among US children, with unknown risks in ~health

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    I’ve only taken melatonin myself a few times in the past many years ago, but anecdotally, I know a lot of parents who give their kids melatonin regularly. They are parents who haven’t been able to...

    I’ve only taken melatonin myself a few times in the past many years ago, but anecdotally, I know a lot of parents who give their kids melatonin regularly. They are parents who haven’t been able to successfully sleep train their children for whatever nature or nurture reason, and they’re all still struggling with their kids’ sleep schedules through the age of 5 or 6 regardless of melatonin regimen.

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  12. Comment on Who are your go to modern or forgotten folk artists, or acoustic artists? in ~music

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    I got you. Listen to this song called Live Life by Terry Reid, and let me know what you think. He's been pretty well forgotten since the 70s, but he crossed paths with a lot of big names back then.

    I got you. Listen to this song called Live Life by Terry Reid, and let me know what you think. He's been pretty well forgotten since the 70s, but he crossed paths with a lot of big names back then.

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  13. Comment on What are you looking forward to right now? in ~talk

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    My 15-year HS reunion in a few weeks. My brother is 5 years older, so we get to see each other for our reunions since they always happen the same year. Also the first 5-7 years after I graduated,...

    My 15-year HS reunion in a few weeks. My brother is 5 years older, so we get to see each other for our reunions since they always happen the same year. Also the first 5-7 years after I graduated, I never felt like I'd have a strong bond with my old classmates. I needed to find my path and mature around new people outside the insular environment I came from, but after 10+ years, I realized we all went through our own version of maturing post-HS and I've become close with old friends again.

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  14. Comment on How do you feel when people sign off an email with a single letter? in ~life

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    It was required at my old job as well (professional services), and we weren't even allowed to manage our own signatures. We had to put in a ticket with IT for it because it was admin-restricted.

    It was required at my old job as well (professional services), and we weren't even allowed to manage our own signatures. We had to put in a ticket with IT for it because it was admin-restricted.

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  15. Comment on How do you feel when people sign off an email with a single letter? in ~life

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    The signature should have a direct phone number depending on your role too. We use several SaaS solutions at my job, and their support/success teams tend to hide behind email instead of having a...

    The signature should have a direct phone number depending on your role too. We use several SaaS solutions at my job, and their support/success teams tend to hide behind email instead of having a direct contact phone number for the team or any individual. It's really frustrating to only be able to reach someone via email or at best a scheduled Zoom/Teams call. I get that we have all these great modern solutions for a modern work environment and support has to manage their queue, but there's still no replacement for picking up the phone to make an unscheduled call to someone when you have a problem. The result is support tickets that take days to resolve instead of hours because all of the back-and-forth is taking place over email.

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  16. Comment on It’s official: Cars are the worst product category we have ever reviewed for privacy in ~tech

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    I'm still using a Panasonic plasma screen TV from the early 2000s, and I took an old Roku 3 to keep at my in-laws because I got so tired of dealing with their Samsung Smart TV. They are such junk....

    I'm still using a Panasonic plasma screen TV from the early 2000s, and I took an old Roku 3 to keep at my in-laws because I got so tired of dealing with their Samsung Smart TV. They are such junk. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I eventually need to replace my TV or my old Honda because everything is overly computerized rather than focusing on basic needs and functionality.

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  17. Comment on Jordan Henderson: I strongly believe that me playing in Saudi Arabia is a positive thing (interview with David Ornstein and Adam Crafton of The Athletic) in ~sports.football

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    Link to archive mirror Jordan Henderson is deservedly facing heavier criticism than other players who moved to the Saudi Arabian league this summer mainly given his position as former captain of...

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    Jordan Henderson is deservedly facing heavier criticism than other players who moved to the Saudi Arabian league this summer mainly given his position as former captain of Liverpool FC and the England national team as well as the personal brand he developed as an LGBTQ+ ally.

    One of the interviewers (Adam Crafton) is also gay. Here's an excerpt on that specifically:

    Crafton: This is something we heard a lot during the World Cup in Qatar, about having to respect the culture. When we talk about culture, I think of food, music, sport, art. And then I think about being a gay person, which is not something where you’ve woken up one day and decided you want to get into it. It’s something that you’re born as. You can’t change it. So, therefore, when people describe homosexuality as a culture, I think gay people really struggle with that because you’re basically being told you have to just accept living a life where you’re illegal.

    Henderson: (Long pause) Now, I totally understand that. And I couldn’t imagine how that must feel. And that’s why I have so much sympathy and the last thing I want to do is to upset you or anyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. All I’ve ever tried to do is help. And when I’ve been asked for help, I’ve gone above and beyond to help. I’ve worn the laces. I’ve worn the armband. I’ve spoken to people in that community to try to use my profile to help them. That’s all I’ve ever tried to do. I’m not going to sit here saying, “Why are they criticising me?” I understand it. These are all the things I was thinking about, and I do care. When I hear stuff like, “You’ve turned your back on us”, that hurts me. I do care. I have family and friends in the LGBTQ+ community.

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  18. Comment on Here’s what it takes to get speed humps approved on just one US block in ~design

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    My city refuses to put speed humps on our street even after multiple petitions because they say it’s an emergency vehicle route for the nearby fire station. It doesn’t make much sense though -...

    My city refuses to put speed humps on our street even after multiple petitions because they say it’s an emergency vehicle route for the nearby fire station. It doesn’t make much sense though - there’s an arterial road one block over running parallel to my street moving traffic much more effectively.

    If anything, my street makes a poor emergency vehicle route because there are stop signs every 2-3 blocks, parallel parked cars narrowing traffic flow, and a 2 square blocks park that‘s the source of a lot of foot traffic. People still speed and blow through stop signs regularly.

    None of these are a factor on the arterial road, and that road has both bike lanes and a dedicated turn lane (in addition to 1 lane of traffic each direction), so an emergency vehicle has plenty of space to maneuver even if traffic is backed up.

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  19. Comment on I don’t know if I am right to be upset in ~life

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    Has there ever been a come-to-Jesus moment about her sister’s selfishness in the past? Or is the strategy to just ignore it rather than cause even more of a fuss?

    Has there ever been a come-to-Jesus moment about her sister’s selfishness in the past? Or is the strategy to just ignore it rather than cause even more of a fuss?

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