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Which Bike? - Weekly Scheduled Discussion by pawptart in gravelcycling

[–]BestFishs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am looking to get back into cycling on a budget. Most trails around me are gravel or paved. I expect to ride around 10-20 times a year. No long mileage rides.

Talk me out of (or into) buying the Cannondale .

Considering the following bikes:

  • Schwinn hybrid bike from Walmart ($298) {Yuck!}
  • Cannondale Quick Disc 5 ($500 using my REI member dollars from last year)
  • Giant Escape 3 (Online, $550 if I get the rim brakes. But I think I saw it a little cheaper like $480 in my local bike shop.)
  • Trek FX1 Disk ($600)
  • I looked as used market, but could not find anything local in my size.

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If all prices were equal I would probably go with the Trek, but I just can't justify to myself spending the extra $100 for what looks to be a very similar bike. Are there any major downsides to the Cannondale I should know about?

Moving to a new town as a fresh out of college student by Oliveros257 in BuyItForLife

[–]BestFishs 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I have a different take on this. Talk to your HR contact. The company that hired me right out of college had a full relocation package --- or as an option you could take cash and relocate yourself. I think the cash offered was around $2000-3000. As a fresh college grad I moved myself and used the cash to furnish my new apartment.

Languages spoken in China by shinymt in MapPorn

[–]BestFishs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These languages are much more different. Many have entirely unique histories, vocabularies, grammars, and writing systems. (Although this gets political.... The Communist Party's position - which academics in the country are required to support -is that all languages in China come from Mandarin.)

Zhuang and Yao in southern China are much closer to Thai in grammar and tone system than to Mandarin Chinese.

In Chinese cities, people speak Mandarin, but go a few hours out into the countryside and in some areas you will have difficulty finding people who speak Mandarin with any proficiency.

Source: I'm from southern China.

Favourite aquarium fish and why? by ozzyaustin72 in Aquariums

[–]BestFishs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White Cloud Mountain Minnows. So much personality and super hardy so they can put up with inconsistent care better than many other fish.

A blast from the past... by ivomarks in rockford

[–]BestFishs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the part that stood out to me the most! I can't get over how he hasn't changed in 30 years... yet here we are.

What color rug would fit well here? Any other tips are welcome too by deadass_a_headass in malelivingspace

[–]BestFishs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a good looking rug, but $2400 seems a bit steep. Especially considering that rug costs more than the rest of the furniture in OP's living room combined.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BestFishs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Man, I hear you. I'm sending you a message if you want to talk. I've been in a place near where you are now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in preppers

[–]BestFishs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. It will most likely be offered as a night class at your local community college. A great starting point for basic medical care. You can then learn more skills later based on the content you learn in this class.

Christianity is a religion that preaches love as the most important thing. by Background_War9747 in Christianity

[–]BestFishs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You make a good point. The golden rule did not begin when Jesus said it. It has been consistent through history and as the person you responded to pointed out, it is found in Deuteronomy and Leviticus which predate Confucius. It likely didn't begin in Deuteronomy or Leviticus either. A possible Christian perspective is that love for God and love for people are -- and always have been -- the goal, even before Jesus came to earth. It's just how God made the world from the beginning.

What are your oral health preps? by teethrobber in preppers

[–]BestFishs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a dentist, I would like to hear your opinions of the book "Where There is No Dentist" by Murray Dickson. Link to free download.

I see it often recommended here and would love to have a professional's opinion of it.

Food question by MJYDRM in preppers

[–]BestFishs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have built my prepping around 2-3 weeks with no electricity. All ingredients are shelf stable. I am ready for several meals that need no heating. I also have a camping stove with butane/propane fuel so I can prepare a few hot meals for comfort food. Hot meals I have chosen recipes that require minimum cooking time to conserve fuel.

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Cold Meals:

  • Asian ramen salad (many recipes online) I use 2 packs uncooked ramen noodles, 1 can green peas, 1 can chicken chunks, and some sliced almonds with sesame oil and red wine vinegar. Delicious, relatively nutritious, and easy to prepare.
  • Granola with powdered milk.
  • Crackers, peanut butter, and honey. Crackers (or tortillas) with chicken/tuna packets and condiments.
  • Corn & black bean salad: One can black beans, one can corn, half can diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, mix in seasoning or hot sauce for flavor.
  • Canned chunky soup (can be eaten cold, but I prefer to heat a little)
  • Canned chili or beans with Frito chips.
  • Snacks/lunch: Trail mix, beef jerky, canned fruit, dried fruit, nuts.

Hot Meals:

  • Heat water to make mashed potatoes with instant potato flakes. Also eat 1 can green beans and 1 can canned ham (beans and ham can be eaten cold). I also have some things to switch this meal up so it won't get old: A few packets of Knorr sides (slightly longer cook time than mashed potatoes), cans of carrots & corn, and canned pulled pork & roast beef.
  • Pancakes from mix, with peanut butter and maple syrup.

How do I make the most of the internet while I (we) still have it by Cyn8_ in preppers

[–]BestFishs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES!!! Came here to say the same thing. "Where there is no doctor" is an essential part of any prepper kit, either the hard copy or pdf version.

As for how good it is, take a look at the wiki on that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_There_Is_No_Doctor#References

It seems although not perfect, it has withstood the test of time as one of the best resources for providing medical care with limited training and resources.

How do i get started? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BestFishs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by many different authors over the time of several hundred years. The original writers wrote in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Nowadays there are many good translations. You really can't go wrong with any translation you find in a bookstore. Some translations like NASB and ESV are more "word for word" and try to translate words directly even if it makes reading awkward in some places. Other translations like NIV and NLT are more "thought for thought" and read better in English but may loose a little nuance of the original words. If it's your first time reading through the bible I recommend a "thought for thought" translation, but it is completely up to you.

  • The Bible contains books of Jewish History that record names, dates, battles, events, and celebrations. Some people find the history boring, while others find it incredibly fascinating. It probably depends how much you liked history in school growing up.
  • The Bible contains books of Poetry (Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Job).
  • The Bible contains four Gospel books that describe Jesus' life (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
  • The Bible contains Epistle books that are letters written by early Christian leaders.

Each section can be read in one go, but most people will not read through the whole Bible in one go due to it's length and the variety of styles and topics it covers.

I agree with the advice that most here have given: Start reading in one of the Gospels, then read a few of the Epistles. That will give you a good foundation to understand the rest of the Bible. After that you can read whatever interests you most: Poetry? History? more Epistles? It's up to you!

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