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  1. Comment on Doctor fired after running emergency department warns about effect of for-profit firms on US health care (2022) in ~health

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    Curious, why should education not be for profit up to high school and then for-profit afterwards?

    Curious, why should education not be for profit up to high school and then for-profit afterwards?

    5 votes

  2. Reading advice for new parents?

    ~life Ask (advice)
    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 :)

    14 votes

  3. Can someone recommend me a great bluetooth keyboard for my home office?

    ~tech Ask (recommendations)
    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!

    25 votes

  4. Comment on Premier Rap Battles (UK): Shuffle T vs Harry Baker in ~music

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    Thanks 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.

  5. Comment on Should you let babies 'cry it out'? Debate reignited by new study. in ~life

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    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...

    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.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    Thanks 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

    Thanks 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

  7. Comment on Let's share some obscure forgotten tunes (<20K plays/views) in ~music

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    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!

    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!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Parking laws are strangling America in ~design

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    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...

    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.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Suggestions for fantasy that feels truly different in ~books

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    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...

    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.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    Thanks 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!

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What sleep monitoring apps would you recommend? in ~tech

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    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?

    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?

    1 vote

  12. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

  13. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    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...

    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.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    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!

    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!

    1 vote

  15. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    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...

    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!

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    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 /...

    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!

    4 votes

  17. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    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...

    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!

    2 votes

  18. Comment on What would you like to see in your dream food blog? in ~food

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    Completely agree with you there!

    Completely agree with you there!

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Looking for your best men’s pants/trousers recommendations! in ~life.style

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    Oh 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!

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Looking for your best men’s pants/trousers recommendations! in ~life.style

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    Pants/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!

    3 votes