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  1. Comment on Five important stories that were lost in last week’s news dump in ~news

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    It had never occurred to me that such a large portion of opioid prescriptions would be given without even an indication of pain. What would be the healthcare provider's rationale for giving these...

    It had never occurred to me that such a large portion of opioid prescriptions would be given without even an indication of pain. What would be the healthcare provider's rationale for giving these out? Are refill requests not really scrutinized?

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  2. Comment on What's an easy to get in to hobby? in ~hobbies

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    Yeah, podcasts definitely augment other activites, though some series like 99% invisible or Radiolab can be engaging enough to listen to serve as standalone entertainment.

    Yeah, podcasts definitely augment other activites, though some series like 99% invisible or Radiolab can be engaging enough to listen to serve as standalone entertainment.

  3. Comment on What's an easy to get in to hobby? in ~hobbies

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    Is there any particular type of biking you do for exercise, e.g. road or mountain biking?

    Is there any particular type of biking you do for exercise, e.g. road or mountain biking?

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  5. Comment on Details on the first Game of Thrones prequel pilot ordered by HBO in ~tv

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    Wow, that's honestly impressive. Do you have a favorite season? And I'm torn on recommending the books - I think that they're excellently written, but I know that I'd at least be frustrated...

    Wow, that's honestly impressive. Do you have a favorite season? And I'm torn on recommending the books - I think that they're excellently written, but I know that I'd at least be frustrated starting a series that will likely never be completed by GRRM.

  6. Comment on Details on the first Game of Thrones prequel pilot ordered by HBO in ~tv

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    This sounds like it has some potential! I wish GRRM would put more focus into finishing the original series first, though. As somebody who started with the books it's sad to see them basically...

    This sounds like it has some potential! I wish GRRM would put more focus into finishing the original series first, though. As somebody who started with the books it's sad to see them basically fade away in his priorities.

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  7. Comment on What's something you're passionate about? in ~talk

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    I've had a Sole single-speed bike for over two years now, it's pretty light and easy to disassemble. I'm not sure they still do it but they used to give a nice discount if you provided a student...

    I've had a Sole single-speed bike for over two years now, it's pretty light and easy to disassemble. I'm not sure they still do it but they used to give a nice discount if you provided a student email.

  8. Comment on What's something you're passionate about? in ~talk

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    I've become increasingly more passionate about biking, primarily street/road biking. It makes you see where you are in a new way because it feels like you're much more aware of both the roads and...

    I've become increasingly more passionate about biking, primarily street/road biking. It makes you see where you are in a new way because it feels like you're much more aware of both the roads and the greater layout of the city.

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  9. Comment on What are you currently reading? in ~books

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    Just finished Dune about a month ago. I thought that the creation and development of the Fremen culture was well-done, but I felt that at times the plot pacing was off. That being said I've...

    Just finished Dune about a month ago. I thought that the creation and development of the Fremen culture was well-done, but I felt that at times the plot pacing was off. That being said I've recommended it to most of my friends.

  10. Comment on It's almost the end of the week, how's your week been going so far? in ~talk

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    I started a job this week so it's been entirely made up of on-boarding. It's kept me steadily busy but the week's flown by because of it.

    I started a job this week so it's been entirely made up of on-boarding. It's kept me steadily busy but the week's flown by because of it.

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  11. Comment on What’s the best book you’ve read lately? in ~books

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    The book that I've been recommending recently is Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. It's insane being able to read about the work culture and scheming that Theranos got away with for so long.

    The book that I've been recommending recently is Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. It's insane being able to read about the work culture and scheming that Theranos got away with for so long.

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  12. Comment on Any other Great British Bake-Off fans here? in ~tv

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    The thing I came to appreciate a lot was how the finale was made up of the final three instead of a two-person bakeoff - definitely helped to maintain the suspense

    The thing I came to appreciate a lot was how the finale was made up of the final three instead of a two-person bakeoff - definitely helped to maintain the suspense

  13. Comment on Should how to use computers effectively be taught in mainstream education? in ~talk

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    It would make sense for the core concepts of computer usage to be taught starting at a young age. The skills are becoming increasingly more vital in the workplace, and I believe that teaching...

    It would make sense for the core concepts of computer usage to be taught starting at a young age. The skills are becoming increasingly more vital in the workplace, and I believe that teaching these skills early would remove some of the intimidation that people feel towards working with tech.

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