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Human: All of the upper management at the large bar I work at are either enabling or working together to get incredibly intoxicated women to have sex with them in the staff stairwell and I don’t know how to stop this. TW: sexual assault I (22/F) started working at this large 4 story pub/cocktail bar/nightclub in Australia 3 months ago. I worked mainly on the rooftop cocktail bar. A month ago I saw my 40 year old head bartender (S) flirting with a girl who looked barely 18. They disappeared even though he was on the clock and supposed to be supervising me. She, N, was extremely drunk because he kept feeding her drinks. Hours later I ran into her at a bar I went to after my shift, she seemed more sober. We got to chatting and she told me S said he wanted to kiss her and grabbed her hand, pulling her into the staff stairwell. She kept saying she didn’t want to have sex, but he kept pushing her until he got her to give him a blow job. She felt uncomfortable about the whole thing. There’s an inherent power dynamic at play, plus he’s dead sober and she was wasted (unable to consent). I report this to our head manager two days later for the cocktail bar (D). He immediately tells me not to tell anyone else and he says he will look at the footage. He asks me “what was she wearing?” And “how drunk was she?” He says women hit on bartenders all the time. Nothing happens and two days after that I run into an old coworker (A). I’m talking to her about this and she tells me D used to constantly sexually harass her, asking to “see her tits,” trying to take pics up her skirt with his phone, groping her ass etc. A made a report to upper upper management and HR and nothing happened because in their words, “as you know, the owner of [name of bar] is currently in a very public sexual assault case with an old employee who he supposedly took advantage of at the company party. Another case would ruin the bar’s rep entirely.” I then find out after talking to N again (we had exchanged numbers), that almost a year prior when N was visiting the bar, manager D pulled her into the stairwell too, when she was so drunk she could hardly walk. She kept saying “no” and he took her hand and shoved it down his pants, pushed her against a wall etc., until she shoved him and left. He didn’t rape her, but he did force her to touch him, quite violently. A had also told me that bartender S and D would work together to target drunk women and take turns taking them to the stairwell. I was so sickened by all of this that I then reported it to the highest manager, R. I only reported N’s story about S (sorry for all the confusion) because that was the most recent one, which I was sure was on camera. R wasn’t surprised and said he’d have a look at the camera footage. I then find out the next day, from overhearing a manager in the stairwell (sound echoes) that apparently the footage was DELETED from that night, probably by D who I reported it to first. I’m sorry this was all over the place and very confusing. I know most of it is hearsay but after seeing my management’s responses I am very concerned by the predatory behavior which is allowed at the bar. Is there anything I can do, from a legal standpoint, to try and stop this. I’m worried for women who come to the bar. I’m disgusted by how much this is brushed off. I am consistently sexually harassed at the bar and nothing happens when I report it (another less important story). Can the police do anything? Thank you. Assistant: It appears that (Western, at least) Australia has laws against over-serving alcohol to patrons who are already drunk. You can contact your localities liquor licensing authority and report the over-serving. You should also contact the police about this.
Human: All of the upper management at the large bar I work at are either enabling or working together to get incredibly intoxicated women to have sex with them in the staff stairwell and I don’t know how to stop this. TW: sexual assault I (22/F) started working at this large 4 story pub/cocktail bar/nightclub in Australia 3 months ago. I worked mainly on the rooftop cocktail bar. A month ago I saw my 40 year old head bartender (S) flirting with a girl who looked barely 18. They disappeared even though he was on the clock and supposed to be supervising me. She, N, was extremely drunk because he kept feeding her drinks. Hours later I ran into her at a bar I went to after my shift, she seemed more sober. We got to chatting and she told me S said he wanted to kiss her and grabbed her hand, pulling her into the staff stairwell. She kept saying she didn’t want to have sex, but he kept pushing her until he got her to give him a blow job. She felt uncomfortable about the whole thing. There’s an inherent power dynamic at play, plus he’s dead sober and she was wasted (unable to consent). I report this to our head manager two days later for the cocktail bar (D). He immediately tells me not to tell anyone else and he says he will look at the footage. He asks me “what was she wearing?” And “how drunk was she?” He says women hit on bartenders all the time. Nothing happens and two days after that I run into an old coworker (A). I’m talking to her about this and she tells me D used to constantly sexually harass her, asking to “see her tits,” trying to take pics up her skirt with his phone, groping her ass etc. A made a report to upper upper management and HR and nothing happened because in their words, “as you know, the owner of [name of bar] is currently in a very public sexual assault case with an old employee who he supposedly took advantage of at the company party. Another case would ruin the bar’s rep entirely.” I then find out after talking to N again (we had exchanged numbers), that almost a year prior when N was visiting the bar, manager D pulled her into the stairwell too, when she was so drunk she could hardly walk. She kept saying “no” and he took her hand and shoved it down his pants, pushed her against a wall etc., until she shoved him and left. He didn’t rape her, but he did force her to touch him, quite violently. A had also told me that bartender S and D would work together to target drunk women and take turns taking them to the stairwell. I was so sickened by all of this that I then reported it to the highest manager, R. I only reported N’s story about S (sorry for all the confusion) because that was the most recent one, which I was sure was on camera. R wasn’t surprised and said he’d have a look at the camera footage. I then find out the next day, from overhearing a manager in the stairwell (sound echoes) that apparently the footage was DELETED from that night, probably by D who I reported it to first. I’m sorry this was all over the place and very confusing. I know most of it is hearsay but after seeing my management’s responses I am very concerned by the predatory behavior which is allowed at the bar. Is there anything I can do, from a legal standpoint, to try and stop this. I’m worried for women who come to the bar. I’m disgusted by how much this is brushed off. I am consistently sexually harassed at the bar and nothing happens when I report it (another less important story). Can the police do anything? Thank you. Assistant: A customer opened up to you about a sexual assault and your boss responded by deleting the footage and telling you not to tell anyone? You go to the police with any and all information you have. They can then look and see if they have any reports from citizens about being assaulted in that bar. For all you know, your testimony could be the nail in a coffin for a rapist. And in the future, ANY suspicion of assault that you hear about, you should tell the victim to go to the police about it.
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Human: Who gets notified of Engineering Changes at your company? I've been thinking lately about how my current company handles engineering change notifications and I'm curious if this is typical or not. Our engineering team (including design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing and industrial engineers) is 50-60 people. The responsibility for completing change requests is somewhat distributed, depending on the complexity of the change, the nature of the issue, and where the product is in its lifecycle. I work on a team that mostly deals with modifying existing product to meet a specific customer request. The majority of our work is in one product segment because it is set up to be more easily customizable, but we can and do handle requests for any product. This has made me think it's odd that we don't get notified of any engineering changes that are completed unless we are the ones to request the change (we being the individual engineer, not the team as a whole.) Does this seem fairly normal or just insane? Part of me thinks we should be made aware of the changes in case we need to alter a similar part or design that was based off a standard part with an issue, but uses a new part number because of the customization, but looking through recent changes, that's not frequently the case. I've only worked at one other company, but it was a smaller team with less work, so we did send out change notices to all the design engineers, and they were easy enough to sort through quickly and not have them overwhelm your inbox. I don't want to drown myself in emails, but I also feel like I might be missing out on useful or necessary information. Assistant: You notify people?
Human: Who gets notified of Engineering Changes at your company? I've been thinking lately about how my current company handles engineering change notifications and I'm curious if this is typical or not. Our engineering team (including design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing and industrial engineers) is 50-60 people. The responsibility for completing change requests is somewhat distributed, depending on the complexity of the change, the nature of the issue, and where the product is in its lifecycle. I work on a team that mostly deals with modifying existing product to meet a specific customer request. The majority of our work is in one product segment because it is set up to be more easily customizable, but we can and do handle requests for any product. This has made me think it's odd that we don't get notified of any engineering changes that are completed unless we are the ones to request the change (we being the individual engineer, not the team as a whole.) Does this seem fairly normal or just insane? Part of me thinks we should be made aware of the changes in case we need to alter a similar part or design that was based off a standard part with an issue, but uses a new part number because of the customization, but looking through recent changes, that's not frequently the case. I've only worked at one other company, but it was a smaller team with less work, so we did send out change notices to all the design engineers, and they were easy enough to sort through quickly and not have them overwhelm your inbox. I don't want to drown myself in emails, but I also feel like I might be missing out on useful or necessary information. Assistant: How do document and what is your drawing change method? If these are tight and sound then reporting to everyone would be non-productive and bureaucratic.
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Human: I know there has to be something I can do with the leftover fat from my chicken stock. I have about 1 cup total. I'm sure many people here have made their own stock and you get quite a bit of fat that solidifies once the stock is chilled. The stock itself was put in ziploc bags in the freezer but the fat however has me stumped. Anyone have any suggestion for its use? Also if I am able to utilize the fat I will have successfully used every piece of chicken from my BBQ on Sunday. I saved all the scraps and trimmings and it's pretty neat to discover everything you can do with what many people consider trash. Thanks in advance for the help. Assistant: Google "schmaltz", bubbelah, then freeze it in cubes and use it for everything Google shows you. You're going to plotz.
Human: I know there has to be something I can do with the leftover fat from my chicken stock. I have about 1 cup total. I'm sure many people here have made their own stock and you get quite a bit of fat that solidifies once the stock is chilled. The stock itself was put in ziploc bags in the freezer but the fat however has me stumped. Anyone have any suggestion for its use? Also if I am able to utilize the fat I will have successfully used every piece of chicken from my BBQ on Sunday. I saved all the scraps and trimmings and it's pretty neat to discover everything you can do with what many people consider trash. Thanks in advance for the help. Assistant: Fry potatoes in it.
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Human: CMV: There is nothing worth visiting in the entire state of Nevada, and there isn't a good reason to live there. I know this sounds harsh, but this view was formed by my experience in Nevada. Maybe this is a silly opinion but I'm open to anyone who knows the place a little better. For background, I live in Northern California and have been to most areas in Nevada (Northwestern parts, all of Highway 50 and I-80, Great Basin NP, Reno, Las Vegas) and I didn't see anything worth revisiting. It feels like most of the state is the same dull desert with depressing towns of all sizes scattered throughout. I love driving long distances but I hate the drive on 95 between Fallon and Vegas. There's something creepy and depressing about Nevada but I'd like to hear some reasons as to why this feeling is unjustified. Living so close to Nevada it feels like there should be some good reasons to visit every once in a while. _____ > *This is a footnote from the CMV moderators. We'd like to remind you of a couple of things. Firstly, please* ***read through our rules***. *If you see a comment that has broken one, it is more effective to report it than downvote it. Speaking of which,* ***downvotes don't change views****! Any questions or concerns? Feel free to* ***message us***. *Happy CMVing!* Assistant: Weed was Just legalized and its next door to me in Utah so I'm going just for that
Human: CMV: There is nothing worth visiting in the entire state of Nevada, and there isn't a good reason to live there. I know this sounds harsh, but this view was formed by my experience in Nevada. Maybe this is a silly opinion but I'm open to anyone who knows the place a little better. For background, I live in Northern California and have been to most areas in Nevada (Northwestern parts, all of Highway 50 and I-80, Great Basin NP, Reno, Las Vegas) and I didn't see anything worth revisiting. It feels like most of the state is the same dull desert with depressing towns of all sizes scattered throughout. I love driving long distances but I hate the drive on 95 between Fallon and Vegas. There's something creepy and depressing about Nevada but I'd like to hear some reasons as to why this feeling is unjustified. Living so close to Nevada it feels like there should be some good reasons to visit every once in a while. _____ > *This is a footnote from the CMV moderators. We'd like to remind you of a couple of things. Firstly, please* ***read through our rules***. *If you see a comment that has broken one, it is more effective to report it than downvote it. Speaking of which,* ***downvotes don't change views****! Any questions or concerns? Feel free to* ***message us***. *Happy CMVing!* Assistant: Vegas? The best gambling city in the world?
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Human: How did people become engineers pre 20th century? I often see memes and occasionally read history, and wonder how people build things in ancient times, for example people during the industrial revolution or in the days of the roman empire, how did people learn about technical things like metallurgy? Or about load bearing or stresses? There was no way to get a formal education(or it was very rare) and the sciences and techniques were probably not all that advanced How did people know how to build arches, bridges, castles, or large structures?(that didnt immediately collapse?) How did people learn to shape and mold metal to make locomotives? Were tradespeople ,craftsmen and guilds, the engineers of the time? Assistant: A lot of the early British industrial revolution-era mechanical engineers started out in mechanical or machining apprenticeships. Throw in a few extra night classes for some of the more academically inclined fitters along with the willingness to do a lot of trial and error.
Human: How did people become engineers pre 20th century? I often see memes and occasionally read history, and wonder how people build things in ancient times, for example people during the industrial revolution or in the days of the roman empire, how did people learn about technical things like metallurgy? Or about load bearing or stresses? There was no way to get a formal education(or it was very rare) and the sciences and techniques were probably not all that advanced How did people know how to build arches, bridges, castles, or large structures?(that didnt immediately collapse?) How did people learn to shape and mold metal to make locomotives? Were tradespeople ,craftsmen and guilds, the engineers of the time? Assistant: The University of Oxford is over 1000 years old
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Human: I like spicy foods but my wife does not. What can I add to dishes after they are cooked to spice up my meal? Assistant: Spiced oils, salts, sauces, & powders "paprikas".
Human: I like spicy foods but my wife does not. What can I add to dishes after they are cooked to spice up my meal? Assistant: Spanish cuisine has a condiment, "aji", that is chili peppers blended with oil, salt, and a ton of garlic. Its a fairly spanish oriented flavor, but Ill put it on just about everything
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Human: What are some of the fundamentals when it comes to learning how to bake? I’m quite new to baking and want to make sure I master the basics first. Assistant: Never mix baking soda or baking powder directly into wet ingredients. Always mix it in with the dry ingredients first. Otherwise it may clump and leave bitter spots. Cane sugar is superior to granulated sugar made from sugar beets. Learn about different flours and what they are good for. For example, bread flour is ideal for yeast breads because of its higher gluten content. If using old cookbooks or recipes, they often will just list flour, but what they really mean is sifted flour.
Human: What are some of the fundamentals when it comes to learning how to bake? I’m quite new to baking and want to make sure I master the basics first. Assistant: T means tablespoon, t means teaspoon. Getting that right is sometimes critically important.
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Human: What to do with a failed lime pound cake? Hi everyone. I’m here today to ask what can I do with a failed lime pound cake. I was thinking…probably a bread pudding? Usually all my pound cakes come out really great, but today I am at my in-laws’ and simply all went wrong. The cake turned out flat and very buttery, dry on top but oily on the inside, not undercooked but very greasy. Also the lime flavor is completely gone. The basic ingredients I used: all purpose flour, butter, sugar, lime zest, a bit of lime juice, salt, baking powder, milk and eggs. What should I do? Should I just simply throw it away? Thanks in advance. Assistant: Cut em.up and layer with whipped cream and berries for a trifle
Human: What to do with a failed lime pound cake? Hi everyone. I’m here today to ask what can I do with a failed lime pound cake. I was thinking…probably a bread pudding? Usually all my pound cakes come out really great, but today I am at my in-laws’ and simply all went wrong. The cake turned out flat and very buttery, dry on top but oily on the inside, not undercooked but very greasy. Also the lime flavor is completely gone. The basic ingredients I used: all purpose flour, butter, sugar, lime zest, a bit of lime juice, salt, baking powder, milk and eggs. What should I do? Should I just simply throw it away? Thanks in advance. Assistant: We used to take all the left over dry baked goods like cakes, cookies, failed attempts, etc and let it air dry. Then ground it into crumbs for a mixed crumb base. Then used it as a main ingredient for rum balls. The ground crumbs, cocoa, coconut, margarine, water & vanilla. Mix to get the texture of play-doh. Roll into 1" diameter balls. Roll in chocolate glaze and coconut.
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Human: My father passed away a decade ago, told me he was leaving a trust to be given to me at 30/35/40. Stepmother said, “That’s not happening anymore.” (It was suggested in r/personalfinance that I post this here.) Throwaway for privacy. I’ll do my best to keep this short. My father died when I was 17. Stepmother kicked me out before I turned 18. I slept in my car while I figured out what to do—for a while I was in denial that all of it was happening. Finally told some family members and they took me in. Fast forward, I’m 30 now. I asked my stepmother about the trust, she told me that it wasn’t happening anymore. That I’d “get everything when she dies.” (She’s older, in her 70s.) My best friend, wife, and cousins are telling me to get a lawyer. I’m hesitant, however, because if she truly does have control and I piss her off then I might end up with zero. On the flip side, she has a history of treating me badly. What do I do? Is there any way to find out what's actually supposed to come my way? Does she really have that much control over when the trust is given to me? Edit: Location - New Jersey (her) and New York (me) Assistant: >Does she really have that much control over when the trust is given to me? That depends entirely on the terms of the trust. She could have zero, some, or absolute discretion. She might not even be the trustee. There might not even be a trust. There might be a trust and she stole all of the property in it. That's why you need to consult a lawyer.
Human: My father passed away a decade ago, told me he was leaving a trust to be given to me at 30/35/40. Stepmother said, “That’s not happening anymore.” (It was suggested in r/personalfinance that I post this here.) Throwaway for privacy. I’ll do my best to keep this short. My father died when I was 17. Stepmother kicked me out before I turned 18. I slept in my car while I figured out what to do—for a while I was in denial that all of it was happening. Finally told some family members and they took me in. Fast forward, I’m 30 now. I asked my stepmother about the trust, she told me that it wasn’t happening anymore. That I’d “get everything when she dies.” (She’s older, in her 70s.) My best friend, wife, and cousins are telling me to get a lawyer. I’m hesitant, however, because if she truly does have control and I piss her off then I might end up with zero. On the flip side, she has a history of treating me badly. What do I do? Is there any way to find out what's actually supposed to come my way? Does she really have that much control over when the trust is given to me? Edit: Location - New Jersey (her) and New York (me) Assistant: You have gotten excellent advice. Sadly, in many, many families once a death occurs the horridness of people comes clearly to light. So yep, get a copy of the will, get an estate attorney, if Dad left everything in HER hands, <sigh> who knows? But if he did provide for you in his will, she legally has to follow that. Finally: When your wife, your best friend AND your cousins recommend a lawyer, listen to them :) Good luck.
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Human: [VA] How do I tell my manager that our daily team Zoom meetings which normally last 1.5 to 3 hours are EXHAUSTING, awful, and make us less productive? My company is still WFH at this point and every single day my manager holds a standing meeting at 1:30pm which averages about 1.5 to 3 hours in length with our small team, which consists of him, myself, and one other team member. The meetings are completely unproductive; he spends a ton of time doing his own tasks which don't even involve us, or he reviews our documents in front of us and forces us to watch when he could easily do it on his own time. He says the meetings "keep him in check", and "force him to work on our stuff". Because of these meetings, we literally don't have time to do our own work, even if it is urgent. I think he expects us to just sit in on his pointless meetings and work however long we need to do our other work as well, which is just completely inefficient and ridiculous. It has come to the point where we are very upset and feel he disrespects our time, both for work and personally. How can I bring up the inefficiency of these meetings, without him feeling like I am attacking him? He is very sensitive and somewhat immature, which is why I feel I need to tiptoe around his feelings. Assistant: Yeah, minimize the window and continue doing work during the meeting.
Human: [VA] How do I tell my manager that our daily team Zoom meetings which normally last 1.5 to 3 hours are EXHAUSTING, awful, and make us less productive? My company is still WFH at this point and every single day my manager holds a standing meeting at 1:30pm which averages about 1.5 to 3 hours in length with our small team, which consists of him, myself, and one other team member. The meetings are completely unproductive; he spends a ton of time doing his own tasks which don't even involve us, or he reviews our documents in front of us and forces us to watch when he could easily do it on his own time. He says the meetings "keep him in check", and "force him to work on our stuff". Because of these meetings, we literally don't have time to do our own work, even if it is urgent. I think he expects us to just sit in on his pointless meetings and work however long we need to do our other work as well, which is just completely inefficient and ridiculous. It has come to the point where we are very upset and feel he disrespects our time, both for work and personally. How can I bring up the inefficiency of these meetings, without him feeling like I am attacking him? He is very sensitive and somewhat immature, which is why I feel I need to tiptoe around his feelings. Assistant: Do these meetings make you have to stay later to finish work? If so, work during them. If not, just kickback and screw around on FB/Reddit during them and think of them as time wasters/burners to get you closer to 5PM.
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Human: Philosophy of Horror or Horror Aesthetics I'm a huge fan of horror surrealism and I'd like to read about where do those scary but fascinating figures come from, why do they scare and fascinate us and how is it even possible for something to be scary and fascinating at the same time. Could anybody help me? I'll ask the same question at r/askpsychology if anyone is interested. Thanks Assistant: I recommend Noel Carroll's 'The Philosophy of Horror'
Human: Philosophy of Horror or Horror Aesthetics I'm a huge fan of horror surrealism and I'd like to read about where do those scary but fascinating figures come from, why do they scare and fascinate us and how is it even possible for something to be scary and fascinating at the same time. Could anybody help me? I'll ask the same question at r/askpsychology if anyone is interested. Thanks Assistant: Dylan Trigg has a *Phenomenology of Horror* that might be of interest, and Kristeva's *Powers of Horror* treats the topic from a psychoanalytic perspective. There's also Adriana Cavarero's *Horrorism*, which is more focused on the horrors of violence in a socio-political context.
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Human: Maintenance man has been accessing my door/apartment without permission or notice (MA) I live in a new apartment complex with a lock system called Latch. It allows one to open doors via the Latch app, or with a door code unique to the person living there. You can also send a one time doorcode to allow access to a guest. It shows the history of when the door was unlocked by you with the the time and if it was via keycode or through the app. It also takes a picture each time for the outside building door, and for our apartment lock it only takes pictures of guests with their temporary door codes or failed attempts. While looking through the history just out of curiosity I noticed 3 separate days of a man unlocking my door all at times when I was either away or at work. It doesn't show a picture of him because he clearly has access and unlocked through the app on his phone. I never requested any maintenance nor was I notified of any need for him to access my apartment. I checked my lease and it does confirm the complex has to give me 24 hours notice unless an emergency and there were no emergency situations for him to enter either. I confronted the property manager and she stated that this maintenance man is new and maybe the first two days he mistakenly went to the wrong building (there are only 3 so it's not hard to differentiate the buildings). Then she said maybe she sent him to the wrong building. Then said maybe he never entered/was just replacing the battery for our Latch lock. She then changed the story to she gave him access/he can only unlock doors that she gives him access to that day. She never had a reason for the 3rd most recent time, and continually kept altering her story to defend this man. Because the app gives me his name, I looked him up and also found that he has multiple felony convictions, so knowing that he has or had access to my apartment and has been at the very least unlocking my door (and possibly entering) without our knowledge makes me very uneasy. Is there anything I can do? It feels like a total invasion of my privacy at the very least, and at most a breach of my lease if he entered without notice. Assistant: Someone in this sub once had a maintenance guy doing this arrested for trespassing. Call the non-emergency number for cops and report it, every single time. Also I'd get a travel lock for when you are home, and keep it on the door when you are inside. He might be trying to catch you right out of the shower or whatever.
Human: Maintenance man has been accessing my door/apartment without permission or notice (MA) I live in a new apartment complex with a lock system called Latch. It allows one to open doors via the Latch app, or with a door code unique to the person living there. You can also send a one time doorcode to allow access to a guest. It shows the history of when the door was unlocked by you with the the time and if it was via keycode or through the app. It also takes a picture each time for the outside building door, and for our apartment lock it only takes pictures of guests with their temporary door codes or failed attempts. While looking through the history just out of curiosity I noticed 3 separate days of a man unlocking my door all at times when I was either away or at work. It doesn't show a picture of him because he clearly has access and unlocked through the app on his phone. I never requested any maintenance nor was I notified of any need for him to access my apartment. I checked my lease and it does confirm the complex has to give me 24 hours notice unless an emergency and there were no emergency situations for him to enter either. I confronted the property manager and she stated that this maintenance man is new and maybe the first two days he mistakenly went to the wrong building (there are only 3 so it's not hard to differentiate the buildings). Then she said maybe she sent him to the wrong building. Then said maybe he never entered/was just replacing the battery for our Latch lock. She then changed the story to she gave him access/he can only unlock doors that she gives him access to that day. She never had a reason for the 3rd most recent time, and continually kept altering her story to defend this man. Because the app gives me his name, I looked him up and also found that he has multiple felony convictions, so knowing that he has or had access to my apartment and has been at the very least unlocking my door (and possibly entering) without our knowledge makes me very uneasy. Is there anything I can do? It feels like a total invasion of my privacy at the very least, and at most a breach of my lease if he entered without notice. Assistant: File a police report
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Human: What to do with leftover veggies after making a stock? It just breaks my heart to throw it all out. Assistant: The only thing worth making with vegetables that have been used for stock is compost.
Human: What to do with leftover veggies after making a stock? It just breaks my heart to throw it all out. Assistant: They have given up all their flavor. Just pitch them.
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Human: Philosophy of horror What are the serious works (if any) on the philosophy of horror. Horror not as in the emotion, but the genre. I’m looking for a reading list, but also an overview of whatever materials have been published would be great Assistant: Kristeva has a book on the topic
Human: Philosophy of horror What are the serious works (if any) on the philosophy of horror. Horror not as in the emotion, but the genre. I’m looking for a reading list, but also an overview of whatever materials have been published would be great Assistant: Georges Bataille - Literature and Evil
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Human: Fry chicken raw or steamed first? I recently learned that some restaurants in my country fry chicken raw instead if cooking it first. When I make fried chicken I've only ever steamed it first every time before frying. Is it really ok to fry chicken raw? And does it taste different Assistant: Either way is acceptable. Steaming first has its advantages. When you fry it, you KNOW the chicken is thoroughly cooked. You don't have to guess about it being raw or cooked, just fry until you have an acceptable color. And because you eliminated the guesswork, you end up with a faster fry and prevent burning the breading or batter. The disadvantage I find is that the batter or breading tends not to adhere as well as frying from raw. It's picking your battles and choosing your priorities at this point
Human: Fry chicken raw or steamed first? I recently learned that some restaurants in my country fry chicken raw instead if cooking it first. When I make fried chicken I've only ever steamed it first every time before frying. Is it really ok to fry chicken raw? And does it taste different Assistant: Velvet the chicken first. It will change your life.
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Human: How much of your job is actual engineering work whether that be troubleshooting or design etc… as opposed to admin work or staring into space? I’m starting to suspect my life might be Office Space. Assistant: Manager here. 10% engineering work 90% administrative BS
Human: How much of your job is actual engineering work whether that be troubleshooting or design etc… as opposed to admin work or staring into space? I’m starting to suspect my life might be Office Space. Assistant: None. I do manual labor and paperwork with some management and decision making sprinkled in. Been out of college 5 years working as an engineer and I’ve yet to do any of what I would consider “engineering work”. Staring into space is a luxury in my industry. If I’m not moving all day I fall behind and work 12 hours a day instead of 10. And I only get paid for 8 regardless sooo that’s pretty important to me. You don’t want to work in manufacturing.
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Human: What is this black peppercorn looking ingredient in my sauerkraut? I went to a German restaurant and this spice, which looks like a peppercorn, was in the sauerkraut. I really don't like it and it took me a while of sniffing it and tasting it for me to v realize that it smells like burnt plastic and has a weird bitter taste. Sauerkraut is something I usually enjoy but this spice ruined it. The spice is black and looks almost exactly like peppercorn but does not taste like any I have tried. It has a shell and the inside was soft and there's a tiny stem. Any idea what it is? So I can avoid it in the future. Assistant: it's 100% juniper berries
Human: What is this black peppercorn looking ingredient in my sauerkraut? I went to a German restaurant and this spice, which looks like a peppercorn, was in the sauerkraut. I really don't like it and it took me a while of sniffing it and tasting it for me to v realize that it smells like burnt plastic and has a weird bitter taste. Sauerkraut is something I usually enjoy but this spice ruined it. The spice is black and looks almost exactly like peppercorn but does not taste like any I have tried. It has a shell and the inside was soft and there's a tiny stem. Any idea what it is? So I can avoid it in the future. Assistant: Caraway seeds are often used in sauerkraut
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Human: Possibly overdosed on a MAOI. Having amphetamine-like effects 24/7 now + severe tachycardia&hypertension when eating chocolate - what should I do? **TL;DR:** A study said ethanolic Garlic Extract is a MAOI, I started eating 6-7 cloves of garlic daily for this effect (today is day 8). On days 3 and 5 I ate chocolate, and both times my heart rate shot up to ~130 BPM and blood pressure to ~150/85. Past few days, I've been feeling a 24/7 amphetamine-like drug high - focus, irritability, heart palpitations, high resting heart rate (85-90 BPM). Last time I ate Garlic was 24 hours ago, yet I still experience these symptoms. I fear that the MAOIs in garlic are irreversible - if so, could it possibly take 2-3 weeks for my symptoms to resolve (until new MAO enzymes are made)? What is the appropriate treatment until symptoms resolve? (Been taking Oxazepam after the chocolate-tachycardia, but can't take it daily because of withdrawal concerns). **** Age: 24 Sex: Male I have been reading a study saying garlic has antidepressant effects in rats, and that it works by MAO inhibition, with comparable potency to the clinical MAOI Imipramine. Because of this, I proceeded to eat 6-7 cloves of raw garlic daily for 1 week, for the antidepressant effects. I did feel stimulant-like, mild-antidepressant effects already on the first day, so I kept eating such amounts of garlic for a week. However, on Day 3, I had an incident where I ate chocolate, and got a mild version of "hypertensive crisis" - my heart rate shot up to 134 BPM, my blood pressure to 148/86 (my usual: 100/60). I immediately took 20mg oral Oxazepam and my vitals normalized. I didn't link it to the garlic, and so on Day 5, I ate chocolate and the same thing happened again, and Oxazepam helped me again. Today I finally made the connection. The last time I ate garlic was 24 hours ago. Looking back, I realize that in the past few days, I've had pronounced amphetamine-like effects that lasted the entire day, every day, for at least 3-4 days. Focus, irritability, heart palpitations/"flutters", high resting heart rate - most of the effects. I took Adderall in the past, and I currently feel very similar to how the Adderall made me feel. This makes me very concerned. My high resting heart rate (85-90 BPM) gives me a lot of discomfort, and the palpitations are worrying. Since I know many MAOIs can be irreversible, my biggest fear is that the MAOIs in garlic are also irreversible. In this case, does it mean it will take a few weeks for my symptoms to resolve? If so, what would be the treatment during those few weeks? I obviously cannot keep taking a benzodiazepine every time my heart rate spikes up, because then I'll develop withdrawals. So, what should I do? Assistant: This post is wild.
Human: Possibly overdosed on a MAOI. Having amphetamine-like effects 24/7 now + severe tachycardia&hypertension when eating chocolate - what should I do? **TL;DR:** A study said ethanolic Garlic Extract is a MAOI, I started eating 6-7 cloves of garlic daily for this effect (today is day 8). On days 3 and 5 I ate chocolate, and both times my heart rate shot up to ~130 BPM and blood pressure to ~150/85. Past few days, I've been feeling a 24/7 amphetamine-like drug high - focus, irritability, heart palpitations, high resting heart rate (85-90 BPM). Last time I ate Garlic was 24 hours ago, yet I still experience these symptoms. I fear that the MAOIs in garlic are irreversible - if so, could it possibly take 2-3 weeks for my symptoms to resolve (until new MAO enzymes are made)? What is the appropriate treatment until symptoms resolve? (Been taking Oxazepam after the chocolate-tachycardia, but can't take it daily because of withdrawal concerns). **** Age: 24 Sex: Male I have been reading a study saying garlic has antidepressant effects in rats, and that it works by MAO inhibition, with comparable potency to the clinical MAOI Imipramine. Because of this, I proceeded to eat 6-7 cloves of raw garlic daily for 1 week, for the antidepressant effects. I did feel stimulant-like, mild-antidepressant effects already on the first day, so I kept eating such amounts of garlic for a week. However, on Day 3, I had an incident where I ate chocolate, and got a mild version of "hypertensive crisis" - my heart rate shot up to 134 BPM, my blood pressure to 148/86 (my usual: 100/60). I immediately took 20mg oral Oxazepam and my vitals normalized. I didn't link it to the garlic, and so on Day 5, I ate chocolate and the same thing happened again, and Oxazepam helped me again. Today I finally made the connection. The last time I ate garlic was 24 hours ago. Looking back, I realize that in the past few days, I've had pronounced amphetamine-like effects that lasted the entire day, every day, for at least 3-4 days. Focus, irritability, heart palpitations/"flutters", high resting heart rate - most of the effects. I took Adderall in the past, and I currently feel very similar to how the Adderall made me feel. This makes me very concerned. My high resting heart rate (85-90 BPM) gives me a lot of discomfort, and the palpitations are worrying. Since I know many MAOIs can be irreversible, my biggest fear is that the MAOIs in garlic are also irreversible. In this case, does it mean it will take a few weeks for my symptoms to resolve? If so, what would be the treatment during those few weeks? I obviously cannot keep taking a benzodiazepine every time my heart rate spikes up, because then I'll develop withdrawals. So, what should I do? Assistant: Lolwat
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Human: Not really a question, just an update - I really love my job, so thanks for all the advice you've given me!!!! WHEEEEEEE. I'm riding high lol, I'm three weeks into a new job and enjoying myself so much. I'm learning shit, I'm having fun, my work is actually important, I've had multiple people compliment me on my work, I'm hourly so I get OT and I *have* to eat lunch, etc. This is great, I'm doing great. I came to y'all after getting fired & I really appreciated all the advice I got. I was nervous about asking about things like retention, and how emergencies get handled at jobs, and whether or not manufacturing engineering really can still have WLB & I really appreciate all the advice I got. And for those of u who have bad gut feelings about ur current role, please listen to yourself. I'm literally like, experiencing Joy and Wonder bc like, my team is so supportive and helpful and quick to point out the good I'm doing (prev job, no news was good news and really the positive feedback I got was "oh you're keeping me on my toes", which was frankly unsustainable, the rest of the time it was an endless deluge of feedback that really sapped my confidence in my work and made me make dumb mistakes because it felt like my brain was dissolving in a vat of acid), but also being like "love the energy, please please don't spread yourself too thin, if you need help I've got you", which is like, then opposite of my experience at my old job. I'm just really happy rn and wanted to share bc y'all really did help me when I needed it. Assistant: W post
Human: Not really a question, just an update - I really love my job, so thanks for all the advice you've given me!!!! WHEEEEEEE. I'm riding high lol, I'm three weeks into a new job and enjoying myself so much. I'm learning shit, I'm having fun, my work is actually important, I've had multiple people compliment me on my work, I'm hourly so I get OT and I *have* to eat lunch, etc. This is great, I'm doing great. I came to y'all after getting fired & I really appreciated all the advice I got. I was nervous about asking about things like retention, and how emergencies get handled at jobs, and whether or not manufacturing engineering really can still have WLB & I really appreciate all the advice I got. And for those of u who have bad gut feelings about ur current role, please listen to yourself. I'm literally like, experiencing Joy and Wonder bc like, my team is so supportive and helpful and quick to point out the good I'm doing (prev job, no news was good news and really the positive feedback I got was "oh you're keeping me on my toes", which was frankly unsustainable, the rest of the time it was an endless deluge of feedback that really sapped my confidence in my work and made me make dumb mistakes because it felt like my brain was dissolving in a vat of acid), but also being like "love the energy, please please don't spread yourself too thin, if you need help I've got you", which is like, then opposite of my experience at my old job. I'm just really happy rn and wanted to share bc y'all really did help me when I needed it. Assistant: Thanks for posting this!
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Human: Indian food (dals, curries etc) always tasting bland, spiceless and watery no matter how many aromatics I shove in. I can simmer a 2 serving curry for 2 hours with 1 aniseed star, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom, 1 tejpat , 2 curry leaves, 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves, a whole onion and I literally only taste watered down tomatoes. Do you think it might just be my dumbass taste buds?. I go through spices fast and am constantly buying fresh ones, so I don't think it is a symptom of stale spices. Assistant: Salt!!!
Human: Indian food (dals, curries etc) always tasting bland, spiceless and watery no matter how many aromatics I shove in. I can simmer a 2 serving curry for 2 hours with 1 aniseed star, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom, 1 tejpat , 2 curry leaves, 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves, a whole onion and I literally only taste watered down tomatoes. Do you think it might just be my dumbass taste buds?. I go through spices fast and am constantly buying fresh ones, so I don't think it is a symptom of stale spices. Assistant: Did you get covid?
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Human: If you could make all undergrads study one topic or theory in your field, what would it be? Assistant: For engineers: public speaking
Human: If you could make all undergrads study one topic or theory in your field, what would it be? Assistant: Higher education finance. While I know college is expensive, there's a whole lot that goes into why you pay what you do, not the least of which is the value your state does (or doesn't) place on an educated populace.
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Human: What are some good YouTube channels that covers philosophy? Assistant: Philosophise this
Human: What are some good YouTube channels that covers philosophy? Assistant: My favourite is Kane B - always has really interesting topics
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Human: What are ways of preventing something from spinning on a round shaft? For example, -a square key way with set screw -pin/bolt acting in shear -round “fingers” with friction/clamp Just brainstorming some things. Ideas? Assistant: What are you trying to do exactly? In general, this is a solved problem...keys, splines, set screws, split collars, and collets off the top of my head.
Human: What are ways of preventing something from spinning on a round shaft? For example, -a square key way with set screw -pin/bolt acting in shear -round “fingers” with friction/clamp Just brainstorming some things. Ideas? Assistant: fatherly love
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Human: Just bought a new 1998 Mustang GT anything I should look out for? So I just bought a 98 GT and was wondering if any of you guys knew any common problems or things I should look out for on the car. Assistant: Watch out for me coming to humiliate your big V8 with a tiny 4 cylinder.
Human: Just bought a new 1998 Mustang GT anything I should look out for? So I just bought a 98 GT and was wondering if any of you guys knew any common problems or things I should look out for on the car. Assistant: Try a Mustang specific forum, particularly by year/generation. That will be much more targeted.
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Human: is there a way to reduce the spice of a store-bought hot sauce without diluting it? I absolutely love heat. When asked a spice level at an Indian or Thai place, I usually give them a four or a five. That being said, I feel like a lot of the fancy hot sauces you can buy nowadays go way too heavy on the heat. Like a couple dabs will set your mouth on fire and block out all other flavor, which is a shame because the sauces that I get, especially from Karma, are really good. I was curious if there was a way to reduce the spice level of the store-bought sauces without diluting it since the flavor of the non-spice ingredients are perfect. Assistant: You can try adding some fat like butter to balance the heat
Human: is there a way to reduce the spice of a store-bought hot sauce without diluting it? I absolutely love heat. When asked a spice level at an Indian or Thai place, I usually give them a four or a five. That being said, I feel like a lot of the fancy hot sauces you can buy nowadays go way too heavy on the heat. Like a couple dabs will set your mouth on fire and block out all other flavor, which is a shame because the sauces that I get, especially from Karma, are really good. I was curious if there was a way to reduce the spice level of the store-bought sauces without diluting it since the flavor of the non-spice ingredients are perfect. Assistant: Butter?
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Human: what do you think a tv show about engineers would look like? Doctors, lawyers, cops, and even more professions have tv shows. Why not engineers? If so, what do you guys think it would look like? Assistant: Dilbert and Silicon Valley
Human: what do you think a tv show about engineers would look like? Doctors, lawyers, cops, and even more professions have tv shows. Why not engineers? If so, what do you guys think it would look like? Assistant: It would look like a bunch of guys driving trains. Preferably steam locomotives, in order to satisfy OP's additional/after the fact requirement of being "steamy".
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Human: What are some key words for design engineer positions that recruiters are looking for? I know some companies can get a ton of resumes so they use their application programs to flag certain applicants that have key words/phrases in their profile/resume so as to sift through the sheer quantity of submissions. What would some of these key words/phrases be that I could add into my resume, without lying of course. I know things like 'CAD' or 'Product Design' are pretty common but maybe there's something else I could put in that I don't have, just want to give myself a little bit of an edge when competing with 30-40 other applicants. Assistant: DESIGN and ENGINEER couldn't hurt
Human: What are some key words for design engineer positions that recruiters are looking for? I know some companies can get a ton of resumes so they use their application programs to flag certain applicants that have key words/phrases in their profile/resume so as to sift through the sheer quantity of submissions. What would some of these key words/phrases be that I could add into my resume, without lying of course. I know things like 'CAD' or 'Product Design' are pretty common but maybe there's something else I could put in that I don't have, just want to give myself a little bit of an edge when competing with 30-40 other applicants. Assistant: I have heard quite a few. DFMA, PFMA and concurrent engineering were stressed upon a lot
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Human: How to fry an egg, with runny yolk, but without that slimy egg white on top of the yolk ; I really enjoy sunny side up eggs on my food, but I always end up with a thin layer of slimy egg white that ⠀I would prefer to not have there. Any techniques to not have this or is it that the cheap eggs i buy is just low quality? Sorry for average English skills. Assistant: Break the egg white's membrane as demonstrated here
Human: How to fry an egg, with runny yolk, but without that slimy egg white on top of the yolk ; I really enjoy sunny side up eggs on my food, but I always end up with a thin layer of slimy egg white that ⠀I would prefer to not have there. Any techniques to not have this or is it that the cheap eggs i buy is just low quality? Sorry for average English skills. Assistant: My husband’s Auntie taught me to pour a little of the hot cooking grease over the top to set it a bit before it’s done. Take that with a grain of salt, they’re a southern family and I don’t eat runny eggs, I just make them for hubby so 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Human: Are there any philosophers that dealt with a lot of suffering/pain? Not necessarily those that wrote about pain, but those that had a lot of pain and were still producing philosophy, preferably not pessimistic stuff Assistant: Victor Frankl was in Auschwitz.
Human: Are there any philosophers that dealt with a lot of suffering/pain? Not necessarily those that wrote about pain, but those that had a lot of pain and were still producing philosophy, preferably not pessimistic stuff Assistant: Deleuze suffered with respiratory problems all his life and was diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1968. It became so painful and agonizing that he committed suicide when he was 70. Nietzsche's health also got worse the older he got. He continued writing despite his health issues until he had a mental breakdown at 44 that left him in a practically vegetative state afterwards. Here's a video talking about Nietzsche's health
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Human: The best car for a road trip? It's for a homework Assistant: This is going to get a lot of hate but a good minivan. Nobody suggests it because it doesn't have the cool image that, say, a land cruiser has. But it's so comfortable, spacious, and feature-rich. Not to mention if you have small kids, you don't have to lift them up into the vehicle for the hundredth time during a road trip. They easily climb into the car themselves.
Human: The best car for a road trip? It's for a homework Assistant: Phaeton
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Human: If you were given all the money you've put into your car(s) what would you do? Assistant: Put it back into my cars.
Human: If you were given all the money you've put into your car(s) what would you do? Assistant: My dad could probably buy a house
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Human: Help with name of engineering project management document? I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER FOR AN HOUR, I CAN'T FIND IT IN GOOGLE. I'm trying to find a template of a specific type of document used for managing an engineering project, but I can't recall the name. The document is a set of tables were specifications/requirements (functional and non-functional) are named and explained, then you can add other specs or changes to it, or create new ones. All related stuff is linked between them. I know there's software that can automatically do this kind of docs, but I just don't know the name of them, or the software, or anything. Assistant: Microsoft office?
Human: Help with name of engineering project management document? I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER FOR AN HOUR, I CAN'T FIND IT IN GOOGLE. I'm trying to find a template of a specific type of document used for managing an engineering project, but I can't recall the name. The document is a set of tables were specifications/requirements (functional and non-functional) are named and explained, then you can add other specs or changes to it, or create new ones. All related stuff is linked between them. I know there's software that can automatically do this kind of docs, but I just don't know the name of them, or the software, or anything. Assistant: DOORS - Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement System. It is an IBM product. We use it to create our Critical Item Development Specification document (CIDS). My workplace loves a good acronym.
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Human: How do you address your manager/supervisor on a call as an incoming intern? I am conflicted in how to address one’s manager/supervisor, basically the person that your position reports to. I’m starting a new internship this summer and i have a call scheduled with my manager and I don’t know how to address him. Should I go first name , Mr. last name or sir or not mention his name at all. Assistant: First name
Human: How do you address your manager/supervisor on a call as an incoming intern? I am conflicted in how to address one’s manager/supervisor, basically the person that your position reports to. I’m starting a new internship this summer and i have a call scheduled with my manager and I don’t know how to address him. Should I go first name , Mr. last name or sir or not mention his name at all. Assistant: Bro, or broseph
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Human: I fucked up the green bean casserole. Is there any possible way to fix this? I cooked the green bean casserole and only now realized I didn’t cook the green beans before doing the casserole. Dumb mistake- any way to make the green beans soft after the fact? Assistant: Bake it again tomorrow 😂
Human: I fucked up the green bean casserole. Is there any possible way to fix this? I cooked the green bean casserole and only now realized I didn’t cook the green beans before doing the casserole. Dumb mistake- any way to make the green beans soft after the fact? Assistant: Did you try a bite and confirm they weren’t soft? I’d be surprised if they were still hard after a cook in the oven. Maybe firmer than usual, but they shouldn’t be like raw If they’re still firmer than you like, just cook the casserole longer.
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Human: "How to work in academia and look after yourself" A talk I gave last week about well-being and work-life balance in academia Last week I gave a talk called "How to work in higher education and look after yourself" which was also called "How to be a future research leader and look after yourself" .... The talk was recorded and you can watch it here It's the second time I've given it, lots of people have told me it was useful for them. It's super hard for me to give the talk (it brings up a lot of personal issues with anxiety) so this time I recorded it so I won't have to give it again! It's got some practical time management, work-life balance stuff but focuses on thinking about the relationship you have with your work. I'm in the UK so it's obviously focused on that context. Assistant: As someone who has just finished their PhD and is a relatively fresh Postdoc, thank you for this, friend.
Human: "How to work in academia and look after yourself" A talk I gave last week about well-being and work-life balance in academia Last week I gave a talk called "How to work in higher education and look after yourself" which was also called "How to be a future research leader and look after yourself" .... The talk was recorded and you can watch it here It's the second time I've given it, lots of people have told me it was useful for them. It's super hard for me to give the talk (it brings up a lot of personal issues with anxiety) so this time I recorded it so I won't have to give it again! It's got some practical time management, work-life balance stuff but focuses on thinking about the relationship you have with your work. I'm in the UK so it's obviously focused on that context. Assistant: Thank you!
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Human: CMV: Paul McCartney Was The Most Talented Member of the Beatles In addition to writing many of The Beatles most successful and original songs, he was a tremendous instrumentalist. Of course he was an outstanding bassist. His skills as a guitarist were equal if not superior to George Harrison’s for much of the group's life, and easily surpassed John's. He was easily the best pianist in the group. He even replaced Ringo Starr briefly, effectively playing the drums on a few cuts off the *White Album.* He was a quality singer and certainly a vocalist of superior ability and range, sounding nearly savage and unrecognizable at moments (“Oh! Darling“ and “Helter Skelter”), harmless and somber other times (“I Will” and “Here, There, and Everywhere”) and that like deeper singing voice he uses which is a klick below his normal singing voice (“Lady Madonna,” “Back In The USSR”). I remember when I first listened to the opening track off *Sgt. Pepper* and trying to figure out who the hell was singing. Provided time and resources, Paul could have been a one-man band, or very close to it. None of the other members of The Beatles could say such a thing. Assistant: Everyone knows it was all Yoko Ono
Human: CMV: Paul McCartney Was The Most Talented Member of the Beatles In addition to writing many of The Beatles most successful and original songs, he was a tremendous instrumentalist. Of course he was an outstanding bassist. His skills as a guitarist were equal if not superior to George Harrison’s for much of the group's life, and easily surpassed John's. He was easily the best pianist in the group. He even replaced Ringo Starr briefly, effectively playing the drums on a few cuts off the *White Album.* He was a quality singer and certainly a vocalist of superior ability and range, sounding nearly savage and unrecognizable at moments (“Oh! Darling“ and “Helter Skelter”), harmless and somber other times (“I Will” and “Here, There, and Everywhere”) and that like deeper singing voice he uses which is a klick below his normal singing voice (“Lady Madonna,” “Back In The USSR”). I remember when I first listened to the opening track off *Sgt. Pepper* and trying to figure out who the hell was singing. Provided time and resources, Paul could have been a one-man band, or very close to it. None of the other members of The Beatles could say such a thing. Assistant: Ringo was also an actor. Double trouble!
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Human: In quantum physics, what do we mean by the word "Observe"? Assistant: I think of it as “an interaction where the property in question is relevant to the outcome of the interaction.”
Human: In quantum physics, what do we mean by the word "Observe"? Assistant: perform a measurement (it does not mean "human looking")
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Human: What are the red flags of low quality graduate programs? I'm reading an article about masters programs which serve as more of a trap rather than an opportunity. What stood out to me was how a seemingly reputable university (uChicago) preys on naive undergraduates and uses personal prestige to sell an expensive graduate program that has terrible market value. And yet, their marketing is so good that an average student - desperate to go to grad school - wouldn't even notice. So my question is: In your experience (e.g. after you've spent time at the school), which red flags did you notice (if any)? What advice can you give for students trying to wade through the marketing bs to find a good program? What are some things that are difficult to spot on the surface? Assistant: With the exception of professional programs (med school, vet school, law school, social worker, MBA, etc), do not pay for grad school at either the MS or PhD levels. With professional programs, pay as little as possible. Masters programs are typically cash cows, and many schools try to make them look really enticing. For example, doing things like 3+2 undergrad + MS programs where they give you tuition discounts.
Human: What are the red flags of low quality graduate programs? I'm reading an article about masters programs which serve as more of a trap rather than an opportunity. What stood out to me was how a seemingly reputable university (uChicago) preys on naive undergraduates and uses personal prestige to sell an expensive graduate program that has terrible market value. And yet, their marketing is so good that an average student - desperate to go to grad school - wouldn't even notice. So my question is: In your experience (e.g. after you've spent time at the school), which red flags did you notice (if any)? What advice can you give for students trying to wade through the marketing bs to find a good program? What are some things that are difficult to spot on the surface? Assistant: M.S. programs red flags: programs that don't give students real access to faculty and/or opportunities to develop skills (no thesis, classes tacked on to undergrad or doc classes, lots of online and asynchronous material, no sense of community or dedication to the M.S. students).
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Human: How often do you wash your car? Assistant: You're supposed to wash them? huh.
Human: How often do you wash your car? Assistant: Once a week. Best route is hand wash, but if I ever feel lazy I take it to a self serve non touch car wash. If you don't want to make the time, resource or effort commitment for a good at home hand wash, still do not ever submit to a touch car wash, those spinny cloth things they use will microscratch the living hell out of your paint
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Human: [MCU] Would Peter have died if he didn't land in the water after Vulture lifts him into the air in Homecoming? I'm referring to the scene about thirty minutes in, when vulture grabs spider-man and lifts him very high into the air. The Stark suit was equipped with a parachute but Peter was flipped upside down, so he got tangled and plummeted. It was very high up and I thought it was quite lucky he landed in water. Would he have died if he hit land or would his powers have saved him? Assistant: Regular people have survived falls at Terminal Velocity. Spider-man definitely can, but I'm sure it could still hurt him some.
Human: [MCU] Would Peter have died if he didn't land in the water after Vulture lifts him into the air in Homecoming? I'm referring to the scene about thirty minutes in, when vulture grabs spider-man and lifts him very high into the air. The Stark suit was equipped with a parachute but Peter was flipped upside down, so he got tangled and plummeted. It was very high up and I thought it was quite lucky he landed in water. Would he have died if he hit land or would his powers have saved him? Assistant: No, he was hit by a train in the next movie.
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Human: Lemon - goat butter tea cakes: is there anything can I use as a goat butter substitute that still tastes somewhat tangy? I’ve purchased a new cookie book, but everything I like out of it uses goat butter. It’s not readily available around me, and while I assume regular butter will work, I was hoping someone here might have an idea that would still get me those flavor notes. Assistant: maybe cultured butter? or add buttermilk
Human: Lemon - goat butter tea cakes: is there anything can I use as a goat butter substitute that still tastes somewhat tangy? I’ve purchased a new cookie book, but everything I like out of it uses goat butter. It’s not readily available around me, and while I assume regular butter will work, I was hoping someone here might have an idea that would still get me those flavor notes. Assistant: What country do you live in?
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Human: [Star Wars] I'm a Jedi survivor who's been hiding the entire lifespan of the Empire. The Second death star has just exploded, Darth Vader and sidious are dead. What do I do now? Assistant: Find a small isolated planet with uneducated natives - amaze them with my Force abilities and become their God.
Human: [Star Wars] I'm a Jedi survivor who's been hiding the entire lifespan of the Empire. The Second death star has just exploded, Darth Vader and sidious are dead. What do I do now? Assistant: parrrtayyyyy
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Human: Proving my physics teacher wrong Does anyone know any ways to change the volume of a solid or liquid without increasing or decreasing the mass Assistant: If you don't know how it can be done to prove them wrong yourself, why would you say your teacher is wrong? That's the sort of thing you should probably ascertain before making proclamations. Did you ask them if this is an absolute rule or general "for most intents and purposes"? I'm not saying solids or liquids are 100% incompressible, but rather you probably shouldn't be arguing with the teacher if you can't even imagine how to prove your side of the argument.
Human: Proving my physics teacher wrong Does anyone know any ways to change the volume of a solid or liquid without increasing or decreasing the mass Assistant: Freeze water into ice...demonstrably changes density.
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Human: Does this type of a hole have a specific name in English? it is used so that you can have longer bolts (better suited to dynamic stresses) and that you don't need to make a very long thread if it's not needed. it is basically only slightly larger then the thread and drilled (118deg at the end), not milled. does it have any name like counterbore, countersink etc. (i know already that those aren't it). http://imgur.com/a/RgxO1 it's not used for tolerance bolts (for shear stresses), but with ordinary din 912 for example (standard hex, socket head bolts). The DIA 14 hole is there just so that you don't have to drill 70mm od M12 thread. Assistant: In conversation, you'd say to the machinist making this: I need a thru hole, drilled and tapped for a M12 screw with a 14 mm dia coubterbore. You'd also say 'I'm sorry for leaving the counterbore depth off the print'
Human: Does this type of a hole have a specific name in English? it is used so that you can have longer bolts (better suited to dynamic stresses) and that you don't need to make a very long thread if it's not needed. it is basically only slightly larger then the thread and drilled (118deg at the end), not milled. does it have any name like counterbore, countersink etc. (i know already that those aren't it). http://imgur.com/a/RgxO1 it's not used for tolerance bolts (for shear stresses), but with ordinary din 912 for example (standard hex, socket head bolts). The DIA 14 hole is there just so that you don't have to drill 70mm od M12 thread. Assistant: Deep counterdrilled?
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Human: I messed up my liver pâté, it sticks and hurts under my tongue Lol I did something wrong with my first attempt at winging a liver pâté recipe... I roughly followed the guidelines of another recipe for the proportions of fat to liver to aromatics, salt and wine and blended it really well... The flavor is delicious it but sticks like peanut butter under my tongue and HURTS. I've had to rinse my mouth out twice with smoothie to get it out from under there. Wtf did I do wrong? Is it fixable? This was my recipe: 200g lamb liver 100g bacon 100g onion 100g bacon fat Several sprigs thyme 1 Bay leaf 1/2 cup white wine 1 tsp salt Several grinds white pepper Several grinds black pepper Fry bacon and onions with some of the fat till golden, deglaze with wine and add herbs, simmer till mostly reduced then remove herbs, throw into blender with everything else and blend till smooth, pour into a glass jar and cook sous vide at 185 for 2h Assistant: I'll probably get downvoted for this, but my first thought is how is it getting under your tongue? When I eat, I don't really get a lot of food under my tongue. But at any rate, either there's something wrong with the food, there's something wrong with your tongue, or you're having an allergic reaction to something.
Human: I messed up my liver pâté, it sticks and hurts under my tongue Lol I did something wrong with my first attempt at winging a liver pâté recipe... I roughly followed the guidelines of another recipe for the proportions of fat to liver to aromatics, salt and wine and blended it really well... The flavor is delicious it but sticks like peanut butter under my tongue and HURTS. I've had to rinse my mouth out twice with smoothie to get it out from under there. Wtf did I do wrong? Is it fixable? This was my recipe: 200g lamb liver 100g bacon 100g onion 100g bacon fat Several sprigs thyme 1 Bay leaf 1/2 cup white wine 1 tsp salt Several grinds white pepper Several grinds black pepper Fry bacon and onions with some of the fat till golden, deglaze with wine and add herbs, simmer till mostly reduced then remove herbs, throw into blender with everything else and blend till smooth, pour into a glass jar and cook sous vide at 185 for 2h Assistant: You're drinking a smoothie with pate!?
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Human: Why do so many people bust a nut over 2jz engine? Why though Assistant: On top of the build potential of the 2jz-gte, there's also something special about a good straight six. They're balanced, and smooth and tend to have a unique exhaust note.
Human: Why do so many people bust a nut over 2jz engine? Why though Assistant: Because with ten grand, it will decimate all
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Human: Why is there a wobble sound when you open the car windows at highspeed I hope the title explains it well. I’m sure we all experienced it once when driving in a fast moving car and opening the windows a bit too wide. It’s like the incoming wind is oscillating and not flowing in at an equal rate. What causes this break of equilibrium in rate? Or is it caused by something completely different? Assistant: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/news/amp15344069/explained-that-weird-throbbing-when-you-open-one-car-window/ You might find this interesting
Human: Why is there a wobble sound when you open the car windows at highspeed I hope the title explains it well. I’m sure we all experienced it once when driving in a fast moving car and opening the windows a bit too wide. It’s like the incoming wind is oscillating and not flowing in at an equal rate. What causes this break of equilibrium in rate? Or is it caused by something completely different? Assistant: Your car becomes a resonance chamber, much like the body of an acoustic guitar. Neat, but really annoying...
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Human: Bought a used car. How do I get cigarette stink out of it? Hi everyone! I just bought my first used car, it was from a family member and I didn't have to pay for the car itself, just the repairs, so it was too good a deal to pass up. Problem is, my family member's boyfriend smoked constantly in the car and did so for years. There was ash all under the driver and passenger seat like he just knocked the ash off over the center console but somehow always missed. Quite frankly the whole thing was gross. The key fob was practically yellow and I spent a good half hour scrubbing it. I febreezed inside the car a few days ago and got a clip-on air freshener for the vent, and yesterday I spent 5 hours with the doors all open vacuuming as much up as I could, then sprinkled baking soda all over the upholstery and floors, and left two containers of used coffee grounds open in the car (I've heard coffee absorbs smell?). When I locked it up yesterday it smelled alright, still lingered a little but I thought I'd gotten the worst of it. Today I went out to check and reeked like I hadn't done anything to it in the first place. What the hell do I do? I'll start driving it as my primary vehicle in a month and I don't know how to get the stink out! I'm not a smoker, I don't like sitting in cars that smell like cigarettes, I certainly don't want to subject any friends to a cigarette-y car, and I *definitely* don't want the smell clinging to my clothes. Is my only option to pay for expensive detailing? Help! Assistant: Biocide auto shocker. This shit will blow your freaking mind. It makes ozone look like a child's toy. Clean the car, vacuum and wipe down surfaces first. Set one off for 24 hours. It will smell a bit like a hospital for a day or two but then it goes to (actual) new car small. You'll be amazed Edit: Biocide is $20 on Amazon so it's also your cheapest option (in addition to being the most effective)
Human: Bought a used car. How do I get cigarette stink out of it? Hi everyone! I just bought my first used car, it was from a family member and I didn't have to pay for the car itself, just the repairs, so it was too good a deal to pass up. Problem is, my family member's boyfriend smoked constantly in the car and did so for years. There was ash all under the driver and passenger seat like he just knocked the ash off over the center console but somehow always missed. Quite frankly the whole thing was gross. The key fob was practically yellow and I spent a good half hour scrubbing it. I febreezed inside the car a few days ago and got a clip-on air freshener for the vent, and yesterday I spent 5 hours with the doors all open vacuuming as much up as I could, then sprinkled baking soda all over the upholstery and floors, and left two containers of used coffee grounds open in the car (I've heard coffee absorbs smell?). When I locked it up yesterday it smelled alright, still lingered a little but I thought I'd gotten the worst of it. Today I went out to check and reeked like I hadn't done anything to it in the first place. What the hell do I do? I'll start driving it as my primary vehicle in a month and I don't know how to get the stink out! I'm not a smoker, I don't like sitting in cars that smell like cigarettes, I certainly don't want to subject any friends to a cigarette-y car, and I *definitely* don't want the smell clinging to my clothes. Is my only option to pay for expensive detailing? Help! Assistant: Ozone treatment. Buy machine from amazon
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Human: Would it be inappropriate to give my professor/mentor a small gift? I know this question has been asked a bunch of times, but I figured I would ask since my situation is a little unique and I will almost certainly continue working and corresponding with my professor in the future. Basically, I graduated in May, and I have taken two courses with my professor as an upperclassman and spent a year writing an honors thesis with them as my advisor. They have been a great professor, and as my advisor we met most weeks one-on-one during my senior year for my thesis and for mentorship (post-grad/grad school plans, advice in the field, etc) since I plan on applying to PhDs in the field next year. This has all been over Zoom, which has been a little strange (we spoke maybe twice pre-pandemic), but I have really appreciated their help. I also work with them on a long-term research project part-time and remotely at the moment, and plan to meet with them outside of that scope in the future. I was thinking of giving them a handwritten thank-you card and a topical mug (related to their research interests, it's unique and cheap, ~$10) when I meet with them around the beginning of the fall semester. Is the mug too much? Would this be a source of awkwardness moving forward? Thanks so much! Assistant: This sounds lovely. It’s not at all necessary, but a thoughtful gift is always a sweet gesture. Personally, I’m a big fan of thank you cards!
Human: Would it be inappropriate to give my professor/mentor a small gift? I know this question has been asked a bunch of times, but I figured I would ask since my situation is a little unique and I will almost certainly continue working and corresponding with my professor in the future. Basically, I graduated in May, and I have taken two courses with my professor as an upperclassman and spent a year writing an honors thesis with them as my advisor. They have been a great professor, and as my advisor we met most weeks one-on-one during my senior year for my thesis and for mentorship (post-grad/grad school plans, advice in the field, etc) since I plan on applying to PhDs in the field next year. This has all been over Zoom, which has been a little strange (we spoke maybe twice pre-pandemic), but I have really appreciated their help. I also work with them on a long-term research project part-time and remotely at the moment, and plan to meet with them outside of that scope in the future. I was thinking of giving them a handwritten thank-you card and a topical mug (related to their research interests, it's unique and cheap, ~$10) when I meet with them around the beginning of the fall semester. Is the mug too much? Would this be a source of awkwardness moving forward? Thanks so much! Assistant: No, it's very wholesome!
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Human: BEST SHORTBREAD & SUGAR COOKIE FLAVOURS PLS! Unique ideas, classic flavours, anything ! Assistant: I do matcha shortbread and dip half into dark chocolate for contrast. Add sprinkles if desired
Human: BEST SHORTBREAD & SUGAR COOKIE FLAVOURS PLS! Unique ideas, classic flavours, anything ! Assistant: orange zest and dried, sweetened cranberries
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Human: Should I complain about my internal defence examiner I recently had my PhD defence/viva. It was a horrible experience lasting way over the 3 hours prescribed, with no break but I am happy to say I passed with minor corrections. The feeling of relief and joy about this was ruined by the stress and anxiety my internal examiner pushed onto me during the examination. Within the first 10 minutes he had wrongfully accused me of plagiarism and asked what was stopping him from burning my thesis in front of him. He was so rude that the external examiner actually told him to take it down a peg during the examination. I went into it expecting a productive academic discussion after speaking with colleagues about their experiences but I feel he over stepped the line into rudeness and borderline misogyny on several occasions. At the end he flicked a switch and told me the outcome and that I had a few corrections to do. I left the room with a migraine and wanting to sit in a dark room on my own for the rest of the evening. Luckily the external examiner was more professional and my supervisor was also in the room to witness all of this. My question is, should I complain about him and the general experience I had? I would really hate for someone to go through a similar experience. I think it would be best to say something after I am awarded my doctorate because unfortunately I have to liaise with this man for my corrections. Assistant: As a supervisor, I’m quite annoyed your supervisor didn’t step in.
Human: Should I complain about my internal defence examiner I recently had my PhD defence/viva. It was a horrible experience lasting way over the 3 hours prescribed, with no break but I am happy to say I passed with minor corrections. The feeling of relief and joy about this was ruined by the stress and anxiety my internal examiner pushed onto me during the examination. Within the first 10 minutes he had wrongfully accused me of plagiarism and asked what was stopping him from burning my thesis in front of him. He was so rude that the external examiner actually told him to take it down a peg during the examination. I went into it expecting a productive academic discussion after speaking with colleagues about their experiences but I feel he over stepped the line into rudeness and borderline misogyny on several occasions. At the end he flicked a switch and told me the outcome and that I had a few corrections to do. I left the room with a migraine and wanting to sit in a dark room on my own for the rest of the evening. Luckily the external examiner was more professional and my supervisor was also in the room to witness all of this. My question is, should I complain about him and the general experience I had? I would really hate for someone to go through a similar experience. I think it would be best to say something after I am awarded my doctorate because unfortunately I have to liaise with this man for my corrections. Assistant: Let your supervisor do the complaining. You could talk with them about it.
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Human: [MCU/Endgame] Why was Quill so eager to leave Earth after being away for so long? All indications are Endgame was the first time Quill had been back to Earth since he was little. All that pop culture he missed out on plus he now learns that Earth has superheroes. Why would he immediately go back into space instead of spending at least some time on Earth to get caught up and also talk to new friends? Assistant: have you been to earth? place is a dump, they still wipe their butts with plant fiber, and no one is even broadcasting "who wants to own a planet!" at them. And god forbid you get injured there, have you seen what they call medicine?
Human: [MCU/Endgame] Why was Quill so eager to leave Earth after being away for so long? All indications are Endgame was the first time Quill had been back to Earth since he was little. All that pop culture he missed out on plus he now learns that Earth has superheroes. Why would he immediately go back into space instead of spending at least some time on Earth to get caught up and also talk to new friends? Assistant: he now knows Gamora is alive and missing.
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Human: Could this be a bot fly? Stray cat I'm taking care of Cat is one year old, male, seems to have three of these on his skin base. Wanted to ask in here to see if anyone could give any direction before taking to a vet for removal. Thanks in advance! Species: cat • Age: 1 • Sex/Neuter status: not yet • Breed: tabby • Body weight: 8 lbs • History: no prior problems • Clinical signs: none • Duration: past week • Your general location: united states https://ibb.co/jWfFy4K Assistant: That is a tick, be careful taking it out, as it looks very full
Human: Could this be a bot fly? Stray cat I'm taking care of Cat is one year old, male, seems to have three of these on his skin base. Wanted to ask in here to see if anyone could give any direction before taking to a vet for removal. Thanks in advance! Species: cat • Age: 1 • Sex/Neuter status: not yet • Breed: tabby • Body weight: 8 lbs • History: no prior problems • Clinical signs: none • Duration: past week • Your general location: united states https://ibb.co/jWfFy4K Assistant: Bring him in to the vet- he needs to get that checked
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Human: What non-engineering books should engineers and engineering students read? I've just started getting active within this sub, but have seen questions about what to do with spare time, how to better network, how to do better on interviews, etc. A few common themes have emerged, such as developing your social skills, or taking an interest in America's great equalizer... professional sports. I responded to a question by /u/sweat-e-sac with the suggestion of reading different books to round out your knowledge base. I've compiled a list of books I've read and organized them by subject matter. I find that even when I don't wish to participate in a conversation with someone else, having knowledge of the discussion topic gives me an incredible leg up. What are your suggestions for non-technical/non-engineering books that should be read? Oh and before I forget, definitely try to learn a second language if you don't have fluency in one yet, it is a great talking point in your interviews. **World Affairs** *Overview* * World Order by Henry Kissinger *US Foreign Policy* * Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy Since 1938 by Stephen E. Ambrose *Middle East* * From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman * Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll * The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights by Michael Sfard *China* * On China by Henry Kissinger * China Goes Global: The Partial Power by David Shambaugh *Economics* * Capital in the Twenty-First Century Paperback by Thomas Piketty * Economic Policy Beyond the Headlines by George P. Shultz, Kenneth W. Dam **United States Domestic Issues** *Civil Rights* * Why We Can't Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. * The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander *Poverty* * Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond * Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance *General Politics and Policy* * Free Speech Beyond Words: The Surprising Reach of the First Amendment by Mark V. Tushnet,‎ Alan K. Chen,‎ Joseph Blocher * Decision Points by George W. Bush * The Federalist Papers **Sports** * Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson **Science/Medicine** * The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee * The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee * Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M. by Suzanne Corkin * Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital by David Oshinsky **Religion/Spirituality** * Love Does by Bob Goff * Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Album * Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis **Business** * Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard * Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Hardcover by Phil Knight Assistant: Starship Troopers
Human: What non-engineering books should engineers and engineering students read? I've just started getting active within this sub, but have seen questions about what to do with spare time, how to better network, how to do better on interviews, etc. A few common themes have emerged, such as developing your social skills, or taking an interest in America's great equalizer... professional sports. I responded to a question by /u/sweat-e-sac with the suggestion of reading different books to round out your knowledge base. I've compiled a list of books I've read and organized them by subject matter. I find that even when I don't wish to participate in a conversation with someone else, having knowledge of the discussion topic gives me an incredible leg up. What are your suggestions for non-technical/non-engineering books that should be read? Oh and before I forget, definitely try to learn a second language if you don't have fluency in one yet, it is a great talking point in your interviews. **World Affairs** *Overview* * World Order by Henry Kissinger *US Foreign Policy* * Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy Since 1938 by Stephen E. Ambrose *Middle East* * From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman * Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll * The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights by Michael Sfard *China* * On China by Henry Kissinger * China Goes Global: The Partial Power by David Shambaugh *Economics* * Capital in the Twenty-First Century Paperback by Thomas Piketty * Economic Policy Beyond the Headlines by George P. Shultz, Kenneth W. Dam **United States Domestic Issues** *Civil Rights* * Why We Can't Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. * The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander *Poverty* * Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond * Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance *General Politics and Policy* * Free Speech Beyond Words: The Surprising Reach of the First Amendment by Mark V. Tushnet,‎ Alan K. Chen,‎ Joseph Blocher * Decision Points by George W. Bush * The Federalist Papers **Sports** * Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson **Science/Medicine** * The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee * The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee * Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M. by Suzanne Corkin * Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital by David Oshinsky **Religion/Spirituality** * Love Does by Bob Goff * Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Album * Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis **Business** * Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard * Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Hardcover by Phil Knight Assistant: Discourse on the Origins of Inequality - Rousseau On Liberty - Mill The Communist Manifesto - Marx & Engels Why I Am Not A Christian - Russel The Goal - Goldratt The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Covey Second Treatise of Government - Locke Rights of Man - Paine
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Human: How do you keep updated in your field? Especially if you are an independent researcher I received my master about a year ago and currently I am between gigs (research and some other stuff) until I get a better opportunity. I have research interest in a couple of fields that I plan to focus on for a future PhD. However I don't have relevant groups/peers in this field, and no institutional affiliation too. I struggle in keeping myself updated. I have subscribed to a few major journals of my interest. I have made sure to check several author's Google Scholar once a while. I also follow them on Twitter and follow other relevant accounts too (conferences, accounts, and so on). I'm still struggling though. What do you use to keep yourself updated? Maybe RSS feed? Mailing list? Or some other sort of subscription? Thanks in advance! Btw I'm in anthropology/media studies/STS Assistant: Subscribe to the relevant journals in your field.
Human: How do you keep updated in your field? Especially if you are an independent researcher I received my master about a year ago and currently I am between gigs (research and some other stuff) until I get a better opportunity. I have research interest in a couple of fields that I plan to focus on for a future PhD. However I don't have relevant groups/peers in this field, and no institutional affiliation too. I struggle in keeping myself updated. I have subscribed to a few major journals of my interest. I have made sure to check several author's Google Scholar once a while. I also follow them on Twitter and follow other relevant accounts too (conferences, accounts, and so on). I'm still struggling though. What do you use to keep yourself updated? Maybe RSS feed? Mailing list? Or some other sort of subscription? Thanks in advance! Btw I'm in anthropology/media studies/STS Assistant: Check out litmaps.co.
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Human: Can you help us help others on Thanksgiving? The last five years, /r/AskCulinary has had pretty successful live culinary holiday hotlines on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to help folks who run into last minute cooking troubles. We'd like to do it again and need volunteers to be by their computers and answer questions. If you know a thing or two about traditional holiday meals and would like to help, please comment here to let us know what hours you can cover. We went 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. eastern time previously, but most of the questions came in during the first few hours. If we can get a couple folks helping until 3:00, I think we can make a go of it. Thanks! Assistant: This is a great thing, and I can completely appreciate it, but it may also help folks to know that Ready Reference in their local library can do something similar (if there's such a thing where they live). It's the one example they always give when talking about Ready Reference (people call in to ask about recipes, food safety, etc.) and they're on-hand to help.
Human: Can you help us help others on Thanksgiving? The last five years, /r/AskCulinary has had pretty successful live culinary holiday hotlines on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to help folks who run into last minute cooking troubles. We'd like to do it again and need volunteers to be by their computers and answer questions. If you know a thing or two about traditional holiday meals and would like to help, please comment here to let us know what hours you can cover. We went 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. eastern time previously, but most of the questions came in during the first few hours. If we can get a couple folks helping until 3:00, I think we can make a go of it. Thanks! Assistant: I'm more than happy to help. I'm off for thanksgiving
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Human: MEGA META ANNOUNCEMENT] AskHistorians will be represented at the American Historical Association Conference, January 2016, Atlanta GA! We’re thrilled to share some really big news! In January we were approached by the American Historical Association (AHA) to submit ideas for a panel about AskHistorians. The proposal we produced was a (very) solid one, but AskHistorians is such a new beast in the historical scene we thought it would likely be rejected (hence no announcement). “But wouldn’t it be cool to try?” The proposal was accepted in every regard. The good news? Hey, we're famous! The great news? It's thanks to each and every one of you. We're the largest and most heavily trafficked history forum in the world, bar none. Now we’re going to strut our stuff at one of the largest and most heavily trafficked traditional history spaces. The event will be from January 7-10 in Atlanta, GA. We are currently looking into having our presentations recorded (in a way we can distribute on multiple platforms) so that everyone will be able to watch the panel and see how it goes. We will also be posting the presentation abstracts in their own post shortly. Since acceptance, we've been running around behind the scenes on top of our normal moderating to get everything together. There is about 4 months until the event, and our last hurdle is funding. We've been working with the Reddit admins, who we cannot thank enough; they have been supportive and positive throughout. **Reddit, Inc. has generously agreed to cover half of our projected expenses, and have given us the go-ahead to crowdfund the remainder.** Which is where you come in! **This presentation is entirely about AskHistorians as a community and how it is reshaping public history. No one is presenting on their own personal historical work.** This is not really about us, it will be about you. We’re excited about heading to the world’s largest historical conference, but we’re going to Atlanta to represent you and we take that seriously. None of us are presenting within our “field” - it is entirely about AskHistorians. We really think something special is happening here, something that hasn’t been replicated anywhere else in academic history or in traditional public history venues like museums or documentaries. We’ve all together flipped the traditional method of transmitting history on its head. Normally an exhibit or a book or blog post is just thrown out and people hope to find an interested audience. Here, the audience itself starts the historical conversation and the experts respond to that. We’d like to tell other historians, other humanities fields, and more people who could be part of our community, about what we’re doing. **We are not the “ivory tower academics” that usually present at conferences.** Two of our panelists are currently affiliated with universities and are applying for grants with their schools. Our other three are the most disadvantaged animal in academia - “independent scholars.” They have no access to university funding that usually sends people to conferences, and are ineligible for most external travel grants. It is projected that it will take about $7,600 total to send our 5 people to this conference. We come before you to apply for The People’s Grant. If you think this AHA panel is something that needs to happen and would like to contribute, click the link below! Every contribution is appreciated; please only give what you can afford; we totally understand that not everyone will be in a situation to contribute financially. For those who want to there will be opportunities to help by spreading the word on social media at a later point. **[Chip in now** Thanks again for everything from all of us, for reading, posting, upvoting, (judiciously) downvoting, and especially for submitting your questions. We hope that you're as excited as we are about this incredible opportunity for our community! Assistant: Which contributors specifically are planning on attending?
Human: MEGA META ANNOUNCEMENT] AskHistorians will be represented at the American Historical Association Conference, January 2016, Atlanta GA! We’re thrilled to share some really big news! In January we were approached by the American Historical Association (AHA) to submit ideas for a panel about AskHistorians. The proposal we produced was a (very) solid one, but AskHistorians is such a new beast in the historical scene we thought it would likely be rejected (hence no announcement). “But wouldn’t it be cool to try?” The proposal was accepted in every regard. The good news? Hey, we're famous! The great news? It's thanks to each and every one of you. We're the largest and most heavily trafficked history forum in the world, bar none. Now we’re going to strut our stuff at one of the largest and most heavily trafficked traditional history spaces. The event will be from January 7-10 in Atlanta, GA. We are currently looking into having our presentations recorded (in a way we can distribute on multiple platforms) so that everyone will be able to watch the panel and see how it goes. We will also be posting the presentation abstracts in their own post shortly. Since acceptance, we've been running around behind the scenes on top of our normal moderating to get everything together. There is about 4 months until the event, and our last hurdle is funding. We've been working with the Reddit admins, who we cannot thank enough; they have been supportive and positive throughout. **Reddit, Inc. has generously agreed to cover half of our projected expenses, and have given us the go-ahead to crowdfund the remainder.** Which is where you come in! **This presentation is entirely about AskHistorians as a community and how it is reshaping public history. No one is presenting on their own personal historical work.** This is not really about us, it will be about you. We’re excited about heading to the world’s largest historical conference, but we’re going to Atlanta to represent you and we take that seriously. None of us are presenting within our “field” - it is entirely about AskHistorians. We really think something special is happening here, something that hasn’t been replicated anywhere else in academic history or in traditional public history venues like museums or documentaries. We’ve all together flipped the traditional method of transmitting history on its head. Normally an exhibit or a book or blog post is just thrown out and people hope to find an interested audience. Here, the audience itself starts the historical conversation and the experts respond to that. We’d like to tell other historians, other humanities fields, and more people who could be part of our community, about what we’re doing. **We are not the “ivory tower academics” that usually present at conferences.** Two of our panelists are currently affiliated with universities and are applying for grants with their schools. Our other three are the most disadvantaged animal in academia - “independent scholars.” They have no access to university funding that usually sends people to conferences, and are ineligible for most external travel grants. It is projected that it will take about $7,600 total to send our 5 people to this conference. We come before you to apply for The People’s Grant. If you think this AHA panel is something that needs to happen and would like to contribute, click the link below! Every contribution is appreciated; please only give what you can afford; we totally understand that not everyone will be in a situation to contribute financially. For those who want to there will be opportunities to help by spreading the word on social media at a later point. **[Chip in now** Thanks again for everything from all of us, for reading, posting, upvoting, (judiciously) downvoting, and especially for submitting your questions. We hope that you're as excited as we are about this incredible opportunity for our community! Assistant: Donated :) have fun guys
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Human: [MCU] Why didn't the Celestials do anything about Thanos? Spoilers for Eternals for all that didn't watch the dumpster fire! Presumably, he killed half of the existing Celestials, in Eternals, the Celestial brings in one of their constructs because she killed one of them, why didn't they do the same with Thanos after he used the Gauntlet once, but before he destroyed it? They seems to be able to bend space just as easily as the Space Stone itself and are considered gods by anyone who knows anything about the Universe (shown in Guardians 2), surely they'd be able to take on an Injured Thanos (recently struck by Stormbreaker) and incapacitate him before he used the stones. Assistant: Ajak mentioned that it only delayed the inevitable (implying Thanos was wrong and life would just eventually spread back throughout the universe) Also, it’s possible that the Celestials are subject to the infinity stones as well and don’t actually stand a chance against all of them together. They’re just lucky that Thanos only wanted to do one thing with the stones.
Human: [MCU] Why didn't the Celestials do anything about Thanos? Spoilers for Eternals for all that didn't watch the dumpster fire! Presumably, he killed half of the existing Celestials, in Eternals, the Celestial brings in one of their constructs because she killed one of them, why didn't they do the same with Thanos after he used the Gauntlet once, but before he destroyed it? They seems to be able to bend space just as easily as the Space Stone itself and are considered gods by anyone who knows anything about the Universe (shown in Guardians 2), surely they'd be able to take on an Injured Thanos (recently struck by Stormbreaker) and incapacitate him before he used the stones. Assistant: Eternals was a great movie >:-(
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Human: AskScience AMA Series: What's in your mouth? We're experts who study the oral microbiome and how it impacts your health. AUA! The microbes that make up your mouth's microbiome are vitally important for your oral health. But did you know that the composition and behavior of this microbiome can also have a serious effect on the rest of your body? Recent research has demonstrated a link between the oral microbiome and: + Alzheimer's Disease + Erectile dysfunction + Autoimmune disorders + Metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases + Cancer + Suicidal tendencies Join us today at 2 PM ET (18 UT) for an AMA, organized by the American Society for Microbiology, to discuss the current state of research on the oral microbiome. We'll take your questions about how behaviors like smoking and diet impact your oral microbiome, discuss how your microbiome can change over time, and explain why you should brush your teeth every day. Ask us anything! With us today are: + Dr. Purnima Kumar, D.D.S., Ph.D. (u/Purnimaperio)- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan + Dr. Bruno Lima, D.D.S., Ph.D. (u/BLimaMicro)- Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota + Dr. Michael Schmidt, Ph.D. (u/TWIMSchmidt)- Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina Links: + From focal sepsis to periodontal medicine: a century of exploring the role of the oral microbiome in systemic disease + Oral Microbiota, Its Equilibrium and Implications in the Pathophysiology of Human Diseases: A Systematic Review Assistant: Is mouth wash bad for the oral microbiome?
Human: AskScience AMA Series: What's in your mouth? We're experts who study the oral microbiome and how it impacts your health. AUA! The microbes that make up your mouth's microbiome are vitally important for your oral health. But did you know that the composition and behavior of this microbiome can also have a serious effect on the rest of your body? Recent research has demonstrated a link between the oral microbiome and: + Alzheimer's Disease + Erectile dysfunction + Autoimmune disorders + Metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases + Cancer + Suicidal tendencies Join us today at 2 PM ET (18 UT) for an AMA, organized by the American Society for Microbiology, to discuss the current state of research on the oral microbiome. We'll take your questions about how behaviors like smoking and diet impact your oral microbiome, discuss how your microbiome can change over time, and explain why you should brush your teeth every day. Ask us anything! With us today are: + Dr. Purnima Kumar, D.D.S., Ph.D. (u/Purnimaperio)- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan + Dr. Bruno Lima, D.D.S., Ph.D. (u/BLimaMicro)- Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota + Dr. Michael Schmidt, Ph.D. (u/TWIMSchmidt)- Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina Links: + From focal sepsis to periodontal medicine: a century of exploring the role of the oral microbiome in systemic disease + Oral Microbiota, Its Equilibrium and Implications in the Pathophysiology of Human Diseases: A Systematic Review Assistant: Can one change and optimize their oral micro biome, and if so would it also be possible to remove “bad” microbes/bacteria for good ?
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Human: What are some uncomfortable truths in academia? People have a tendency to ignore the more unsavory aspects of whatever line of work you're in. What is yours for academia? Assistant: The expectation (and obligation) to do free addition work in an already underpaid job. I mean this for grad students, post docs and most faculty.
Human: What are some uncomfortable truths in academia? People have a tendency to ignore the more unsavory aspects of whatever line of work you're in. What is yours for academia? Assistant: Grad students that do well have additional financial support (family, spouse, savings ect). Yes, even if they get stipends.
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Human: [Looney Toons] If Wile E. Coyote has the money to purchase all these Acme gadgets, why doesn’t he just order some food? He clearly has the means to pay for all these Acme gadgets, so why not order some food, or go to a restaurant or store? Assistant: He's a predator. It's his natural instinct to hunt. Also, who says he's got all that money? He might work for the company as a sales rep, or just be cycling through their catalogue on store credit from his returns.
Human: [Looney Toons] If Wile E. Coyote has the money to purchase all these Acme gadgets, why doesn’t he just order some food? He clearly has the means to pay for all these Acme gadgets, so why not order some food, or go to a restaurant or store? Assistant: It's more out of a sense of pride at this point.
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Human: [Star Wars] If traveling to Bespin from Hoth took Han and the crew a few months, they must have needed some kind of sustenance. How much food is typically carried on the Falcon and where do they keep it? Assistant: It didn't take them months. It took them about a week.
Human: [Star Wars] If traveling to Bespin from Hoth took Han and the crew a few months, they must have needed some kind of sustenance. How much food is typically carried on the Falcon and where do they keep it? Assistant: It couldn't be a few months.
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Human: Why is bad store cheese in a plastic wrap, but it is usually sold in sealed vacuum bags at the market? Assistant: ...huh?
Human: Why is bad store cheese in a plastic wrap, but it is usually sold in sealed vacuum bags at the market? Assistant: Also, many markets buy cheese in bulk and cut/wrap them themselves. Imported cheeses have different storage (packaging) requirements depending on country of origin. We have special equipment to seal certain cheeses and equipment to just wrap others.
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Human: [Lord of the Rings] Do we know what was wrong with Eowyn's stew? Assistant: We don't know for sure, but the most likely thing is that there was too much salt. Aragorn is a ranger, who spends most of his time living in the woods eating whatever he can forage. It is near impossible that she made something that tasted so bad that he wouldn't eat it. However, if she used too much salt, a seasoned survivor like him would know that it would be bad to eat, since it would dehydrate him. Plus, if there is too much salt, it won't taste very good.
Human: [Lord of the Rings] Do we know what was wrong with Eowyn's stew? Assistant: Over-boiled meat is a gelatinous mass that sticks to your teeth and throat as you try to break it apart and swallow it. If there is not enough salt and spices, it is a truly grim experience. I'll go the other way therefore and say there was no salt in the soup.
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Human: New, unexpected flour. Not sure how to use it? I bought some flour that i thought would be like italian 00 flour, mostly because it is called 00 but it is also whole, organic and unbleached. I've tried making bread with it but it is extremley different from anything i've seen before, any recommendations on how to use it? also it feels coarser that my average AP flour, and, of course, more brown. When I mix it with water it looks and feels like wet sand, i haven't been able to get it to rise as fast as AP flour with commercial yeast and I haven´t been able to produce a gluten window, it is just very stringy. I've made some pizza with about 10% of it and the dough was a lot more stickier, like it there's no threshold between absorbing water and repelling it. Assistant: That clearly isn't classified as the Italian law requires. 00 flour can't be whole, by its definition: it's the most refined flour we have. The sequence is: 00, 0, 1, 2, whole. So "00" and "whole" are at the opposite ends of the sequence, it's impossible to classify a flour as "00" and "whole" at the same time. One of the definitions must have been added to capture the attention of the buyers and sell more.
Human: New, unexpected flour. Not sure how to use it? I bought some flour that i thought would be like italian 00 flour, mostly because it is called 00 but it is also whole, organic and unbleached. I've tried making bread with it but it is extremley different from anything i've seen before, any recommendations on how to use it? also it feels coarser that my average AP flour, and, of course, more brown. When I mix it with water it looks and feels like wet sand, i haven't been able to get it to rise as fast as AP flour with commercial yeast and I haven´t been able to produce a gluten window, it is just very stringy. I've made some pizza with about 10% of it and the dough was a lot more stickier, like it there's no threshold between absorbing water and repelling it. Assistant: Yeah I’d try fresh pasta with it. Seems weird
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Human: What food has the most neutral taste? Meaning it has no taste at all. Not tasting bad or good or anything at all. Assistant: Taste is very subjective, so what one person might find tasteless another might be more sensitive to and find it has a nice or nasty flavour. If you wanted to create a totally neutral food but with a texture, I'd go for water set with a small amount of gelatine.
Human: What food has the most neutral taste? Meaning it has no taste at all. Not tasting bad or good or anything at all. Assistant: If we’re not counting texture. Plain rice cakes.
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Human: My mom has been dealing with an undiagnosed disease for three years and it's getting worse. For three years my mom has been suffering from swelling in her arms and hands along her veins which have been forming lacerations and causing a lot of itching and bleeding. It has affected her day-to-day life so immensely lately that she is now filing for short-term disability so she can work towards finding a cure. Other symptoms she's experiencing include extreme weight loss (she's just under 90 lbs, and 5'1"), loss of appetite, anxiety, memory loss, and extreme fatigue. Prior to the appearance of the swelling she was admitted to the hospital for a bowel obstruction, and given a catheter to help clear her system. This is the closest event before her illness that we know of that may be relevant to her situation. Over the past three years she has been tested for Lupus and some tests have returned positive, but have not been definitively conclusive after multiple tests so she hasn't been officially diagnosed. She's currently under the care of 9 different physicians and sat before a panel of 12 medical experts at the University of Pennsylvania that could not give her a clear diagnosis or solution. She is seeing a rheumatologist out of Vineland, NJ, but he is waiting on test results that she has not been able to complete due to complications with pre-authorization from her insurance. I'm curious if anyone here has ever heard of anything like this before. I can post pictures of her arms from last week if it will help, but they are extremely graphic. I would really appreciate any insight or thoughts into my mom's diagnosis. A little more info about her: • Active smoker for the past 30+ years • Poor diet • Low activity level (desk job as a D.O.N.) • 90lbs • 5'1" • White • 57 years old Thanks so much again! Assistant: Can you guys come to Boston to be seen? PM me. I specialize in rare skin conditions.
Human: My mom has been dealing with an undiagnosed disease for three years and it's getting worse. For three years my mom has been suffering from swelling in her arms and hands along her veins which have been forming lacerations and causing a lot of itching and bleeding. It has affected her day-to-day life so immensely lately that she is now filing for short-term disability so she can work towards finding a cure. Other symptoms she's experiencing include extreme weight loss (she's just under 90 lbs, and 5'1"), loss of appetite, anxiety, memory loss, and extreme fatigue. Prior to the appearance of the swelling she was admitted to the hospital for a bowel obstruction, and given a catheter to help clear her system. This is the closest event before her illness that we know of that may be relevant to her situation. Over the past three years she has been tested for Lupus and some tests have returned positive, but have not been definitively conclusive after multiple tests so she hasn't been officially diagnosed. She's currently under the care of 9 different physicians and sat before a panel of 12 medical experts at the University of Pennsylvania that could not give her a clear diagnosis or solution. She is seeing a rheumatologist out of Vineland, NJ, but he is waiting on test results that she has not been able to complete due to complications with pre-authorization from her insurance. I'm curious if anyone here has ever heard of anything like this before. I can post pictures of her arms from last week if it will help, but they are extremely graphic. I would really appreciate any insight or thoughts into my mom's diagnosis. A little more info about her: • Active smoker for the past 30+ years • Poor diet • Low activity level (desk job as a D.O.N.) • 90lbs • 5'1" • White • 57 years old Thanks so much again! Assistant: Has anyone taken a biopsy of the lesions?
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Human: Is there anything that freezes like alcohol (but isn’t alcohol)? My friends mom makes the these margarita drinks that are essentially just tequila and margarita mix poured into a Tupperware container and then put in the freezer. Since the alcohol doesn’t freeze (or only partly?), the margarita has this perfect slush consistency - straight out of the freezer. The thing is, I don’t drink anymore. Is there anything non-alcoholic that you could substitute that would have similar properties? Or am I stuck just making smoothies in a blender? Assistant: You could look up recipes for a granita. It’s an Italian dessert that you pour into a container and put into the freezer, taking it out every so often to scrape with a fork until you have a crystallized sorbet sort of consistency.
Human: Is there anything that freezes like alcohol (but isn’t alcohol)? My friends mom makes the these margarita drinks that are essentially just tequila and margarita mix poured into a Tupperware container and then put in the freezer. Since the alcohol doesn’t freeze (or only partly?), the margarita has this perfect slush consistency - straight out of the freezer. The thing is, I don’t drink anymore. Is there anything non-alcoholic that you could substitute that would have similar properties? Or am I stuck just making smoothies in a blender? Assistant: Yeah you’re better off using a blender. Sorry friend.
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Human: High School Engineering Teacher Needing Help Hello! I am a high school engineering teacher, the first at my school and the first and only in my county. Because of this, I have almost no resources and no help. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice or suggestions. I am splitting up the class into the different disciplines, right now they are working on Mechanical Engineering. If anyone had any project ideas, tips, or even things they wish they had learned in high school I would really appreciate it. Full disclosure, I was kind of handed the class because no one else would teach it. I totally fell in love with it though and I really want to build the class up into a full program. I really want my students to fall in love with engineering too so anything to get them excited and engaged would be amazing. Thank you!! Assistant: This is a link to a number of interesting engineering projects for high school students
Human: High School Engineering Teacher Needing Help Hello! I am a high school engineering teacher, the first at my school and the first and only in my county. Because of this, I have almost no resources and no help. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice or suggestions. I am splitting up the class into the different disciplines, right now they are working on Mechanical Engineering. If anyone had any project ideas, tips, or even things they wish they had learned in high school I would really appreciate it. Full disclosure, I was kind of handed the class because no one else would teach it. I totally fell in love with it though and I really want to build the class up into a full program. I really want my students to fall in love with engineering too so anything to get them excited and engaged would be amazing. Thank you!! Assistant: Do the students understand English? If so these MIT courses May be helpful
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Human: Do photons have a mass Assistant: No
Human: Do photons have a mass Assistant: no. their mass is zero
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Human: I like making juices and smoothies but I have to cut down on milk. Is there anything I could make with water ? I usually make banana/melon/apple smoothies with milk but I need to cut some weight so I need to go easy on milk. Is there anything you could mix with water that would make for a good juice/smoothie ? Assistant: Almond, cashew or soy milk
Human: I like making juices and smoothies but I have to cut down on milk. Is there anything I could make with water ? I usually make banana/melon/apple smoothies with milk but I need to cut some weight so I need to go easy on milk. Is there anything you could mix with water that would make for a good juice/smoothie ? Assistant: I use coconut water or just plain water and add either agave or honey for a little more sweetness if I'm feeling that on a given day. My go to is pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, mango, spinach, and maybe half an avocado. Coconut water or just water and agave.
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Human: Substitute for Raisins in a Coffee cake I'm interested in making the "Budapest Coffee Cake" from Maida Heatter's book Happiness Is Baking. But the nut filling includes raisins (2 to 3 tablespoons currants or raisins, coarsely chopped) and I really do not enjoy the flavor of raisins in baked goods, so I'd like to leave them out or substitute for them. I realize that they would add both sweetness and moisture to the cake, so I'm a little wary of just omitting them entirely. I don't want to include the entire recipe here because it's from a published book and I'm not sure if that would be fair to the author. But I will say that the "nut filling" includes some dark brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and walnuts. So I'm thinking I could substitute some chocolate chips, or that I should substitute more dark brown sugar. Perhaps replace the 2 to 3 tablespoons of raisins with about 2 tablespoons of additional brown sugar. I wondered if anyone here had suggestions for me. Thanks! Assistant: Dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries, dates, endless options!
Human: Substitute for Raisins in a Coffee cake I'm interested in making the "Budapest Coffee Cake" from Maida Heatter's book Happiness Is Baking. But the nut filling includes raisins (2 to 3 tablespoons currants or raisins, coarsely chopped) and I really do not enjoy the flavor of raisins in baked goods, so I'd like to leave them out or substitute for them. I realize that they would add both sweetness and moisture to the cake, so I'm a little wary of just omitting them entirely. I don't want to include the entire recipe here because it's from a published book and I'm not sure if that would be fair to the author. But I will say that the "nut filling" includes some dark brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and walnuts. So I'm thinking I could substitute some chocolate chips, or that I should substitute more dark brown sugar. Perhaps replace the 2 to 3 tablespoons of raisins with about 2 tablespoons of additional brown sugar. I wondered if anyone here had suggestions for me. Thanks! Assistant: I've had good luck using chopped up dates in place of raisins if you like those better. Just make sure to remove the pits! You could probably use just about any dried fruit of your preference though, as long as you cut it to be about raisin sized. But I find dates to be more in a similar "flavor family" than say, dried apples or peaches while still being different enough that they're still liked by people who dislike raisins.
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Human: Us-IN it’s 56 degrees inside and I have to get a hotel, how do I get my landlord to pay for it after? I’ve been trying to get them to fix my heat for a while now and with this winter storm my heat has dropped even further and keeps going down. I can’t get ahold of anyone and I’m freezing. I’ve been writing down everything that happens and taking pictures of the temperature. It was hanging out at around 63-64 for a couple weeks and now it’s just dropping. //I basically crossposted from r/tenant as well Assistant: Have you contacted code enforcement?
Human: Us-IN it’s 56 degrees inside and I have to get a hotel, how do I get my landlord to pay for it after? I’ve been trying to get them to fix my heat for a while now and with this winter storm my heat has dropped even further and keeps going down. I can’t get ahold of anyone and I’m freezing. I’ve been writing down everything that happens and taking pictures of the temperature. It was hanging out at around 63-64 for a couple weeks and now it’s just dropping. //I basically crossposted from r/tenant as well Assistant: If a landlord refuses to give you basic amenities such as water, heating and cooling, you have the right to refuse to pay rent until the issue is corrected. This is also grounds for breaking lease without additional charges. You can get a space heater or two and close all doors to rooms that aren't in use, should you decide to stay home. I went through this with my dad while I was renting my parents old house. It was rough, so I know how it feels to freeze in your own house. Hang in there! Stay warm!
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Human: My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile. Assistant: I suggest celebrating.
Human: My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile. Assistant: Congratulations, 🍾🎈 have a pint with your colleagues
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Human: [Pirates of the Caribbean] What was Jack Sparrow doing between the time he was kicked off the Black Pearl and showing up in Port Royal? Assistant: Sea turtles mate
Human: [Pirates of the Caribbean] What was Jack Sparrow doing between the time he was kicked off the Black Pearl and showing up in Port Royal? Assistant: Traveling the world drinking and whoring. We know he has been to Singapore and we know that he impersonated officers of the Royal Navy along with a member of the clergy. For money I would assume he just committed petty crimes like stealing the money purse at Port Royal along with maybe pirating some small merchant ships with Mr. Gibbs and other small time pirates out of Tortuga. The whole time he was also keeping an ear out about tales of the Pearl waiting for a good lead to go after it
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Human: [Harry Potter and the goblet of fire] so is it my understanding that the triwizard champions can legitimately die during the competition? Between dragons, and drowning, and deadly creatures in the maze, it seems like there’s significant risk of death for students participating in a contest Assistant: Ask Cedric Diggory.
Human: [Harry Potter and the goblet of fire] so is it my understanding that the triwizard champions can legitimately die during the competition? Between dragons, and drowning, and deadly creatures in the maze, it seems like there’s significant risk of death for students participating in a contest Assistant: They sure can, and there sure is! What's your question?
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Human: [WI] Left the company I worked for and now my boss is withholding my final check for damages to my company car My boss is claiming that I am solely responsible for minor damages done to my company car. He sent me an email claiming that they would be withholding my final check until repairs are completed. There are very minor damages to the vehicle. I also am not the only person to drive it. Am I legally liable to cover all damages when they allowed other people to use my vehicle? I was already shorted my salary due to being on medical leave and now he’s completely holding my last check when I worked 13/14 days in the pay period. I’m about to lose my apartment because I don’t have my rent money and my bills are falling behind. I consistently work 60+ hours a week, I work 7 day weeks consecutively and this is what I get in return. I’ve taken 9 days for medical leave and they claim I used up my 10 vacation days for the year. I’ve never even had a full 2 days off per week this entire year. Assistant: What vehicle policy did you sign? I’d take that to a local attorney for legal advice...
Human: [WI] Left the company I worked for and now my boss is withholding my final check for damages to my company car My boss is claiming that I am solely responsible for minor damages done to my company car. He sent me an email claiming that they would be withholding my final check until repairs are completed. There are very minor damages to the vehicle. I also am not the only person to drive it. Am I legally liable to cover all damages when they allowed other people to use my vehicle? I was already shorted my salary due to being on medical leave and now he’s completely holding my last check when I worked 13/14 days in the pay period. I’m about to lose my apartment because I don’t have my rent money and my bills are falling behind. I consistently work 60+ hours a week, I work 7 day weeks consecutively and this is what I get in return. I’ve taken 9 days for medical leave and they claim I used up my 10 vacation days for the year. I’ve never even had a full 2 days off per week this entire year. Assistant: dol and a lawyer
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Human: Celery substitutes for stock and mirepoix? I've found myself in a part of the world where celery is nowhere to be found. Are there any good replacements for celery when making classic white chicken stocks and mirepoix? Previous answers I found either tell to use other ingredients I also can't find (romaine and fennel) or flavors that are not quite what I want (bell peppers.) Assistant: A small amount of parsley stems works, and I know that in certain parts of Latin America celery root is more available than the stems, which is a fine replacement.
Human: Celery substitutes for stock and mirepoix? I've found myself in a part of the world where celery is nowhere to be found. Are there any good replacements for celery when making classic white chicken stocks and mirepoix? Previous answers I found either tell to use other ingredients I also can't find (romaine and fennel) or flavors that are not quite what I want (bell peppers.) Assistant: Lovage is similar but can be quite overpowering.
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Human: Hired for remote work [NE] moved to another state permanently Was hired by a very large tech company, one of the requirements is I live in a specific state. Recruiter told me I had to maintain residency or I could lose the job. Contacted manager 3 times telling him I needed to travel to another state for family, he never responded to any of my emails or messages on teams. I gave a 7 day period but I'm now permanently in the other state. They haven't noticed and or don't care. What do I do now? Don't want to lose the job but I think if I tell them this is a permanent move I won't be able to keep it. They have an office in this state I'm in now and I could easily drive there if need be. Assistant: My company recently had to fire someone for doing this.
Human: Hired for remote work [NE] moved to another state permanently Was hired by a very large tech company, one of the requirements is I live in a specific state. Recruiter told me I had to maintain residency or I could lose the job. Contacted manager 3 times telling him I needed to travel to another state for family, he never responded to any of my emails or messages on teams. I gave a 7 day period but I'm now permanently in the other state. They haven't noticed and or don't care. What do I do now? Don't want to lose the job but I think if I tell them this is a permanent move I won't be able to keep it. They have an office in this state I'm in now and I could easily drive there if need be. Assistant: Have you updated your residency information with hr?
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Human: I filled up my normal 87 gas tank with premium 91, what should i do now? I googled around internet that it's not bad to mix up with higher grade gas, but I don't know what should I do after I use up the 91 I have right now. How should I refill my tank once it's over, when can I refill it so the mixing wouldn't be bad? Should I wait until I'm really low on fuel (ex. 10 miles left) or can I start refilling a bit earlier? Assistant: Just put 87 back in it next time you fill up. All you've done is waste money on premium, didn't/won't hurt anything.
Human: I filled up my normal 87 gas tank with premium 91, what should i do now? I googled around internet that it's not bad to mix up with higher grade gas, but I don't know what should I do after I use up the 91 I have right now. How should I refill my tank once it's over, when can I refill it so the mixing wouldn't be bad? Should I wait until I'm really low on fuel (ex. 10 miles left) or can I start refilling a bit earlier? Assistant: It won’t hurt anything. Just a waste of money.
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Human: What software should I learn while I still have free access as a student? I will graduating in a few months so I will loose access to the privilege of student trials soon. I would like to learn some software and maybe gather up some certifications while I still can for free. I am a Mechatronics Engineering student. What do you recommend? Assistant: Matlab & Labview
Human: What software should I learn while I still have free access as a student? I will graduating in a few months so I will loose access to the privilege of student trials soon. I would like to learn some software and maybe gather up some certifications while I still can for free. I am a Mechatronics Engineering student. What do you recommend? Assistant: The ones that come to mind are Orcad, Allegro or Altium for PCB design. SolidWorks or Siemens NX for solid modeling. The licenses mentioned above aren't cheap and you may not have access to those tools for personal learning after graduating.
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Human: What are some engineering fields with the least amount of field work As someone who is still in school and is interested in engineering, which fields/jobs require the least amount of: driving between buildings or working outside on another site/field work?(excluding the obvious computer engineering)This is coming from someone who hates the sun btw. Assistant: You'll be a much better engineer if you get your hands on some hardware.
Human: What are some engineering fields with the least amount of field work As someone who is still in school and is interested in engineering, which fields/jobs require the least amount of: driving between buildings or working outside on another site/field work?(excluding the obvious computer engineering)This is coming from someone who hates the sun btw. Assistant: Basically just not oil/gas and some civil
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Human: How do you find time to schedule interviews during work days? I have had a few interviews come up but I am finding it difficult to schedule them into my day without anyone getting suspicious. I don't want to take days off because I already have done that for other interviews and don't want to keep doing so. Any tips? Assistant: I think you have a recurrent (and very private) health issue. Better call in sick.
Human: How do you find time to schedule interviews during work days? I have had a few interviews come up but I am finding it difficult to schedule them into my day without anyone getting suspicious. I don't want to take days off because I already have done that for other interviews and don't want to keep doing so. Any tips? Assistant: Prepare to "kill your grandparents"
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Human: Could I use bourbon instead of vodka for a pie crust? Making a bunch if pies for Thanksgiving and I don't have vodka but I do have bourbon. Would that be a good sub for pimpkin, apple and pecan pie? Assistant: Yeah bourbon will work just fine with all of those flavor's.
Human: Could I use bourbon instead of vodka for a pie crust? Making a bunch if pies for Thanksgiving and I don't have vodka but I do have bourbon. Would that be a good sub for pimpkin, apple and pecan pie? Assistant: I don't always have vodka but I always have whisky or cognac, and both work just fine. I've used between 80 proof and 110 proof, and it's all been pretty.much the same.
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Human: Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert? Assistant: Yes.I’m the professor so it’s a problem.
Human: Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert? Assistant: You can make it for 20 whole minutes!?!
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Human: can i use the liquid from jarred or canned olives to make a dressing? right now i've got some kalamata olives and i was wondering if this acidic flavor could replace or go with the typical lemon juice people use to make a homemade dressing. Assistant: Brine your chicken breast in it for 30-45 minutes. Will produce the juiciest chicken you've ever had.
Human: can i use the liquid from jarred or canned olives to make a dressing? right now i've got some kalamata olives and i was wondering if this acidic flavor could replace or go with the typical lemon juice people use to make a homemade dressing. Assistant: Absolutely. I don't have a specific recipe for you, but yeah people use olive brines and pickle juice for all kinds of recipes. I hear you can even throw a splash in martini ;)
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Human: Tired of clicking over to a thread too early so it isn't answered yet? Do you want great AskHistorians content delivered right to you instead? Then try out the the subredditsummarybot's excellent subscription feature! As any long time reader knows, answers take time to research and write, and we get that it can be annoying when you see an interesting question \*too early\*, before an answer is written, and for whatever reason forget to go back! We already make several great options available to alleviate this, including 'RemindMeBot" links auto-posted to every page, and the recently introduced AskHistorians Browser Extension. There is also of course our various Showcases, such as ur Twitter, Facebook, and the Sunday Digest. And although reddit isn't the most robust of sites, there are even some built-in tools that can be utilized. But today we're giving a little more visibility to one more tool you can add to your arsenal, one which can deliver content straight to your inbox! For those who regularly peruse the Friday FFA thread, you no doubt have noticed /u/subredditsummarybot's weekly roundup posts, which highlight the most popular questions and comments made in the sub! If you don't though, or just have briefly scanned through, you might not be aware that you can subscribe to the feature personally! **To get the weekly roundup sent to your inbox is simply a matter of sending** /u/subredditsummary **bot a message titled '****askhistorians weekly****'.** If you want it every day, simply title it 'askhistorians'. It is also highly customizable, with keywords and score thresholds! A message sent titled 'set askhistorians weekly' allows you to specify in the message field a number of upvotes that must be reached, and then an optional list of keywords you want to search for, separated by commas, like so: 200 50, keyword1, another keyphrase, last example It can also be set up daily by just sending it titled 'set askhistorians'. Full documentation on the configuration can be found on the Bot's Wiki Page, as it can be much more versatile than just this! Assistant: Thanks for the post! I don't think I've ever had so many people sign up in one day
Human: Tired of clicking over to a thread too early so it isn't answered yet? Do you want great AskHistorians content delivered right to you instead? Then try out the the subredditsummarybot's excellent subscription feature! As any long time reader knows, answers take time to research and write, and we get that it can be annoying when you see an interesting question \*too early\*, before an answer is written, and for whatever reason forget to go back! We already make several great options available to alleviate this, including 'RemindMeBot" links auto-posted to every page, and the recently introduced AskHistorians Browser Extension. There is also of course our various Showcases, such as ur Twitter, Facebook, and the Sunday Digest. And although reddit isn't the most robust of sites, there are even some built-in tools that can be utilized. But today we're giving a little more visibility to one more tool you can add to your arsenal, one which can deliver content straight to your inbox! For those who regularly peruse the Friday FFA thread, you no doubt have noticed /u/subredditsummarybot's weekly roundup posts, which highlight the most popular questions and comments made in the sub! If you don't though, or just have briefly scanned through, you might not be aware that you can subscribe to the feature personally! **To get the weekly roundup sent to your inbox is simply a matter of sending** /u/subredditsummary **bot a message titled '****askhistorians weekly****'.** If you want it every day, simply title it 'askhistorians'. It is also highly customizable, with keywords and score thresholds! A message sent titled 'set askhistorians weekly' allows you to specify in the message field a number of upvotes that must be reached, and then an optional list of keywords you want to search for, separated by commas, like so: 200 50, keyword1, another keyphrase, last example It can also be set up daily by just sending it titled 'set askhistorians'. Full documentation on the configuration can be found on the Bot's Wiki Page, as it can be much more versatile than just this! Assistant: I contribute to the Sunday Digest and I approve of this message.
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Human: Why are all geology professors so nice? Between undergraduate electives and studying energy in graduate school, I've taken 4 different lower/upper level geology courses. Every professor I've had in that subject area has been incredibly nice, cool, and genuine. What's up with this? Is "being a nice person" part of the requirements on Geology PhD applications? Assistant: The assholes go work for oil and mining companies.
Human: Why are all geology professors so nice? Between undergraduate electives and studying energy in graduate school, I've taken 4 different lower/upper level geology courses. Every professor I've had in that subject area has been incredibly nice, cool, and genuine. What's up with this? Is "being a nice person" part of the requirements on Geology PhD applications? Assistant: As a geology professor, I hate to burst your bubble, but there are jerks just like in any discipline. I'm glad you've encountered only nice and supportive geology professors, but trust me, the nasty ones are out there.
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Human: How many ppl on this subreddit actually study anthropology? In an actual university with an actual anthropology degree program? No offense, just curious. Assistant: I don't. I'm here to learn!
Human: How many ppl on this subreddit actually study anthropology? In an actual university with an actual anthropology degree program? No offense, just curious. Assistant: Well, I hope I do. Otherwise I just wrote that exam for nothing...
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Human: [Spider-Man] Why is 68 year old Ben Parker looking for a job? When i rewatching the movie I was like "dude the us retirement age is 66 retire already" Assistant: Do you... not understand what being poor is?
Human: [Spider-Man] Why is 68 year old Ben Parker looking for a job? When i rewatching the movie I was like "dude the us retirement age is 66 retire already" Assistant: even in 616, the US doesn't have a reasonable means for retirement. I'm going to blame Reed Richards for this too.
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Human: Does a straw have one hole or two? I'm having an absurd and fun discussion on this topic in 'ask reddit' ... figured I'd ask the experts. I've invoked negative planes and relativity (and I'm not a smart person), so clearly this is getting out of control. Thanks! Assistant: Topologically it has one hole. Colloquially it probably has two because it has an entry and an exit separated in space by many multiples of their size. From an engineering perspective there is no material that comes anywhere close to the failure-free arbitrary deformation required to do the tricks required of the infinitely compressible, zero Poisson's ratio material that topologists like to imagine everything is made of. So it has both one hole and two holes, depending on your perspective...
Human: Does a straw have one hole or two? I'm having an absurd and fun discussion on this topic in 'ask reddit' ... figured I'd ask the experts. I've invoked negative planes and relativity (and I'm not a smart person), so clearly this is getting out of control. Thanks! Assistant: We need a solid answer
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Human: Do you read full chapters or just what you consider important for your research? I would like to know whats your strategy while doing research. I rarely ever read full chapters if I think that I've already found what I was looking for. I don't know if this is a wrong approach so I would like to know your thoughts on this. Assistant: It depends. If I know the topic well and I'm looking for something really specific, I'll just look for that. If I don't know the topic well enough to be sure I'm not taking something out of context, I'll read a lot more of the surrounding materials.
Human: Do you read full chapters or just what you consider important for your research? I would like to know whats your strategy while doing research. I rarely ever read full chapters if I think that I've already found what I was looking for. I don't know if this is a wrong approach so I would like to know your thoughts on this. Assistant: I read the index and find whatever I am looking for there. Also like u/reversechinlock said, Search for the keyword you are looking for and go straight to the point. I don't tend to waste much time around chapters that do not contribute for my research!
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Human: Academic sources on feminist concepts like rape culture, toxic / hegemonic masculinity and patriarchy Papers please. Seriously, though, I'm specifically interested in academic papers, or books which are considered go-to or at least widely recognised sources on these subjects, if they exist. I tried to search on my own and I got a lot of pop articles and forum posts, neither of which suffice and I don't know what else to do since I'm in a completely irrelevant field. I want to read something well structured and abstract on these issues. Brief explanations welcome (as they may be helpful) but not required. Assistant: A good source on the patriarchy is *The Gender Knot* by Johnson.
Human: Academic sources on feminist concepts like rape culture, toxic / hegemonic masculinity and patriarchy Papers please. Seriously, though, I'm specifically interested in academic papers, or books which are considered go-to or at least widely recognised sources on these subjects, if they exist. I tried to search on my own and I got a lot of pop articles and forum posts, neither of which suffice and I don't know what else to do since I'm in a completely irrelevant field. I want to read something well structured and abstract on these issues. Brief explanations welcome (as they may be helpful) but not required. Assistant: "Delusions of Gender" by Cordelia Fine
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Human: Why is the speed of light constant in all inertial reference frames? This just seems so weird and arbitrary Assistant: It just is. It seems weird and arbitrary because we evolved in our human world where we never encountered such a thing naturally. So all our senses and intuitions are built around that way of perceiving. If we were evolved as hypothetical light-like beings we would think it’s very weird that for others the universe appears the way it does to humans.
Human: Why is the speed of light constant in all inertial reference frames? This just seems so weird and arbitrary Assistant: The laws of physics are the same in all inertial reference frames.
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Human: I was carrying Costco groceries, a neighbor's dog that was unleashed came and bit me, I punted the shit out of the dog...California Sorry for the terrible username. I was carrying Costco and my neighbor who was smoking a cig and on the cell phone, had their ~10lb dog out. Dog was not leashed. It came up to me as I was walking on the apartment pathway and bit me. As a natural reaction, I punted the shit out of the dog, kicking it many feet out of the way. Now my neighbor mailed me a letter for vet fees. Am I liable to pay these fees? Assistant: get a tetanus shot if the dog broke through your skin
Human: I was carrying Costco groceries, a neighbor's dog that was unleashed came and bit me, I punted the shit out of the dog...California Sorry for the terrible username. I was carrying Costco and my neighbor who was smoking a cig and on the cell phone, had their ~10lb dog out. Dog was not leashed. It came up to me as I was walking on the apartment pathway and bit me. As a natural reaction, I punted the shit out of the dog, kicking it many feet out of the way. Now my neighbor mailed me a letter for vet fees. Am I liable to pay these fees? Assistant: Do you have homeowners or renters insurance? Report this to them. The claim adjuster will be able to give to decent guidance. Depending on your carrier, if they have house counsel, you might even get a lawyer to tell you the answer.
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Human: What are good engineering/science youtube channels to follow? I follow Real Engineering and Scott Manley. I used to follow VSauce before they became inactive. What are good channels to follow if I want to learn more about or just appreciate engineering and science. Im very interested in mechanical and aerospace content but I appreciate any suggestions even in other fields. Thanks in advance! Assistant: Practical Engineering does a good job relating theory to real world applications.
Human: What are good engineering/science youtube channels to follow? I follow Real Engineering and Scott Manley. I used to follow VSauce before they became inactive. What are good channels to follow if I want to learn more about or just appreciate engineering and science. Im very interested in mechanical and aerospace content but I appreciate any suggestions even in other fields. Thanks in advance! Assistant: Electroboom is a great one. Guy is funny and educational!
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Human: Kepler Exoplanet Megathread Hi everyone! The Kepler team just announced 1284 new planets, bringing the total confirmations to well over 3000. A couple hundred are estimated to be rocky planets, with a few of those in the habitable zones of the stars. If you've got any questions, ask away! * NASA Press Release * Popular mechanics article * NY Times article Assistant: So how does this impact the Drake equation?
Human: Kepler Exoplanet Megathread Hi everyone! The Kepler team just announced 1284 new planets, bringing the total confirmations to well over 3000. A couple hundred are estimated to be rocky planets, with a few of those in the habitable zones of the stars. If you've got any questions, ask away! * NASA Press Release * Popular mechanics article * NY Times article Assistant: Any more weird ones like KIC 8462852?
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Human: SRS and the Reddit Fempire cannot possibly be considered a legitimate forum for discussion while banning users based on sex, political views, participation in other subreddits, etc. CMV. They call themselves a circlejerk but we all know they don't see themselves that way. Despite claims to ideological legitimacy, they are one of the most exclusive and ban-happy communities on Reddit, silencing users often for nothing more than their differing views. A community that refuses to hear opinions it disagrees with perpetuates its own closed-mindedness and ignorance. You can't refuse to listen to others and wonder why they don't take you seriously. If the Fempire really wanted to spread its message it would put the banhammer away and engage in actual discourse with those who challenge it. Assistant: > They call themselves a circlejerk but we all know they don't see themselves that way I'm confused, you say they don't see themselves as a circlejerk, and then you go on to describe all the ways they are a circle jerk. Ban-happy. Silencing users for differing views. Refuses to hear opinions it disagrees with. > If the Fempire really wanted to spread its message They don't, they're a circle jerk.
Human: SRS and the Reddit Fempire cannot possibly be considered a legitimate forum for discussion while banning users based on sex, political views, participation in other subreddits, etc. CMV. They call themselves a circlejerk but we all know they don't see themselves that way. Despite claims to ideological legitimacy, they are one of the most exclusive and ban-happy communities on Reddit, silencing users often for nothing more than their differing views. A community that refuses to hear opinions it disagrees with perpetuates its own closed-mindedness and ignorance. You can't refuse to listen to others and wonder why they don't take you seriously. If the Fempire really wanted to spread its message it would put the banhammer away and engage in actual discourse with those who challenge it. Assistant: I dont think the point of SRS is discussion.
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Human: How to cook steak strips for tacos without stewing the meat in the pan? A local Taco place we go to does excellent steak tacos using little strips of steak that look like they were cooked individually instead of sliced into strips from a cooked steak. Every time I see a video recipe online when everyone puts the steak in the pan it immediately releases a ton of juices and the meat never gets browned properly. Assistant: High heat, small batch, and I’ve even dried them off some first with a paper towel.
Human: How to cook steak strips for tacos without stewing the meat in the pan? A local Taco place we go to does excellent steak tacos using little strips of steak that look like they were cooked individually instead of sliced into strips from a cooked steak. Every time I see a video recipe online when everyone puts the steak in the pan it immediately releases a ton of juices and the meat never gets browned properly. Assistant: Maybe it’s skirt steak?
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Human: Ex husband wants put our 8 year old Non- verbal autistic son in a group home.What do I need to do to get custody again? Assistant: There are too many variables to give a definitive answer. 1) what your current custody order actually states. 2) why you don’t have primary custody to begin with 3) what your Son’s various doctors and therapists have diagnosed and done for him from start to finish. Ie do his past and current medical professional providers concur. 4) what your lawyer says. I mean you need to talk to someone who knows the current laws and precedents say about situations like this.
Human: Ex husband wants put our 8 year old Non- verbal autistic son in a group home.What do I need to do to get custody again? Assistant: You can contact a family law lawyer and discuss your options.
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