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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
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Reading advice for new parents?
We found out recently that we are expecting an addition to our family and are incredibly excited! It's still early on so we are not trying to get overly excited knowing that things can happen in...
We found out recently that we are expecting an addition to our family and are incredibly excited! It's still early on so we are not trying to get overly excited knowing that things can happen in the first trimester, but would like to begin educating ourselves on the pregnancy process and parenting.
Am curious and would love to hear from everyone what resources they found most helpful on these subjects. Pros for evidence based sources that manage to not be overly dry. Send me what you got! Any general advice you have would also be greatly appreciated :)
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Can someone recommend me a great bluetooth keyboard for my home office?
Looking for a good wireless (probably bluetooth, but happy to hear if something other than bluetooth is recommended for a good reason) keyboard to use with my home laptop/dock setup. I've ben...
Looking for a good wireless (probably bluetooth, but happy to hear if something other than bluetooth is recommended for a good reason) keyboard to use with my home laptop/dock setup.
I've ben using my laptop's keyboard while plugged into my dock which is probably less than ideal ergonomic-wise and am looking to improve things.
I don't need to be a fullsize or compact keyboard - I think my sweet spot would be middle size with a number pad. I'm somewhat aware of mechanical keyboards but will admit my complete ignorance as to their benefits (other than sounding nice when you type?) and so am open to those if there are more tangible benefits that I'm just totally ignorant about. Battery life would be important as charging it constantly could get a bit annoying.
Appreciate any input you all have!
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Comment on Premier Rap Battles (UK): Shuffle T vs Harry Baker in ~music
philosurfer LinkThanks for sharing, quite enjoyed that. My two pence are that Shuffle-T won by a landslide.Thanks for sharing, quite enjoyed that. My two pence are that Shuffle-T won by a landslide.
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Comment on Should you let babies 'cry it out'? Debate reignited by new study. in ~life
philosurfer Link ParentInfants shouldn't really start considering sleep training until ~6 months so the cry it out method shouldn't really be considered / implemented until after that time if being used for sleep...Infants shouldn't really start considering sleep training until ~6 months so the cry it out method shouldn't really be considered / implemented until after that time if being used for sleep training just FYI.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
philosurfer LinkThanks for sharing! Honestly didn’t know he’s made other music - this song of his has been a favorite of mine for a long time: https://m.soundcloud.com/813/813-crying-fluteThanks for sharing! Honestly didn’t know he’s made other music - this song of his has been a favorite of mine for a long time: https://m.soundcloud.com/813/813-crying-flute
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Comment on Let's share some obscure forgotten tunes (<20K plays/views) in ~music
philosurfer Link ParentReally liked all of those as well, you have amazing taste! Would you happen to have a last.fm or somewhere else you share what you listen to? Would love to get more recommendations from you!Really liked all of those as well, you have amazing taste! Would you happen to have a last.fm or somewhere else you share what you listen to? Would love to get more recommendations from you!
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Comment on Parking laws are strangling America in ~design
philosurfer LinkHorrifying and informative. Thanks for the introduction to that youtube channel, he is putting out some high quality videos... just watched his recycling video and was horrified to learn about the...Horrifying and informative. Thanks for the introduction to that youtube channel, he is putting out some high quality videos... just watched his recycling video and was horrified to learn about the history of the recycling symbol (oops, resin identification code!) on plastics.
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Comment on Suggestions for fantasy that feels truly different in ~books
philosurfer LinkI’m not sure it completely meets all the criteria that you’re asking for, but wanted to put in a plug for the Vlad Taltos series by Steven Brust. One of my favorite fantasy series aside from...I’m not sure it completely meets all the criteria that you’re asking for, but wanted to put in a plug for the Vlad Taltos series by Steven Brust. One of my favorite fantasy series aside from Tolkien with a rich world and incredible mystery / depth that has a lot of content.
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentThanks for the recommendation, I have heard of but haven’t read Saveur magazine, I’ll check it out!Thanks for the recommendation, I have heard of but haven’t read Saveur magazine, I’ll check it out!
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Comment on What sleep monitoring apps would you recommend? in ~tech
philosurfer LinkThose of you whom regularly track your sleep, I'm genuinely curious as to the reasons you do so and what you gain from tracking it carefully?Those of you whom regularly track your sleep, I'm genuinely curious as to the reasons you do so and what you gain from tracking it carefully?
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentDeal!Deal!
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentGreat ideas and agree with everything you wrote. I am actually obsessed with fermentation as well and so am planning to dedicate a good portion of my efforts towards accessible food fermentation...Great ideas and agree with everything you wrote. I am actually obsessed with fermentation as well and so am planning to dedicate a good portion of my efforts towards accessible food fermentation recipes, especially those more off the beaten path / novel variations.
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentAwesome suggestions! I am US based but also convert everything to metric because the imperial measurement system is nonsense so I will definitely do that!Awesome suggestions! I am US based but also convert everything to metric because the imperial measurement system is nonsense so I will definitely do that!
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentHuge fan of MMM as well! I have to give him a lot of credit and don’t think I’m as gifted a writer as him but that’s a fantastic suggestion for a well received blog to borrow ideas from. Thanks...Huge fan of MMM as well! I have to give him a lot of credit and don’t think I’m as gifted a writer as him but that’s a fantastic suggestion for a well received blog to borrow ideas from.
Thanks very much for the ideas and motivating comments, I will absolutely share my blog here once I accumulate some content!
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentGreat suggestions, thank you! Yes I agree, sometimes certain techniques or ingredients are introduced “because that’s how it’s always been done” but I also wish I learned more the science /...Great suggestions, thank you! Yes I agree, sometimes certain techniques or ingredients are introduced “because that’s how it’s always been done” but I also wish I learned more the science / rationale behind those decisions to learn more, so will strive to include that!
Great idea on ingredient substitutions, especially those hard to source. Thanks for the suggestions and words of encouragement!
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentThanks for those suggestions, those are wonderful! I totally agree with you as well, I am a bit anti sweets and also desire to focus on healthier recipes (particularly since I have a...Thanks for those suggestions, those are wonderful! I totally agree with you as well, I am a bit anti sweets and also desire to focus on healthier recipes (particularly since I have a medical/nutrition background).
Briefly perused your blog, it looks awesome!
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Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food
philosurfer Link ParentCompletely agree with you there!Completely agree with you there!
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Comment on Looking for your best men’s pants/trousers recommendations! in ~life.style
philosurfer Link ParentOh these look very interesting! Absolutely what I was looking for: synthetic stretchy material with a clean/professional cut/styling. Thanks for sharing!Oh these look very interesting! Absolutely what I was looking for: synthetic stretchy material with a clean/professional cut/styling. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment on Looking for your best men’s pants/trousers recommendations! in ~life.style
philosurfer Link ParentPants/trousers so American English. Not underpants :). I should have been more clear!Pants/trousers so American English. Not underpants :). I should have been more clear!
Starting my food blog! I posted a little while ago on here for advice of which I received a lot of helpful information.
The niche is probably larger than it should be - but the basic pitch is recipes globally (have a lot of experience learning from people who are experts in various cuisines) that are quick / easy to make and also more off-the-beaten track (I feel like there are a million recipes for X but only a handful for the lesser known things).
Additionally, I hope to have more of a scientific / analytic approach to recipes (not only to streamline them, but help the reader understand the WHY - think seriouseats meets Alton Brown), along the WHY of what's considered 'healthy' and not and being a bit more nuanced in the use of terms like that.
Anyways that's the dream! I know it's a crowded space and truly the goal is to have an outlet for my creative juices and something to share with friends/family. I've gotten the basics of the website up after teaching myself some skills, and now focused on putting the final touches on the first few blog posts!