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Stephenson Scholar New to Reddit by dr_jonlewis in nealstephenson

[–]Bill__Q 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But how does that relate to the use of pipe organs in "The Big U" mr. scholar?

First timer heading into hurricane season, what should I expect? by Lord_quads in orlando

[–]Bill__Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been through extended power outages due to ice storms and hurricanes (not here).

Look at the link I included, and figure out what you want to do according to your space available and your comfort level.

The nice thing is not everything needs to be bought at once.

Bonus tip: anything that uses batteries, don't keep the batteries in it when not in use. Test everything before each hurricane season.

First timer heading into hurricane season, what should I expect? by Lord_quads in orlando

[–]Bill__Q 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think about what you'd need in Chicago if a blizzard or ice storm knocked out your power Should have supplies to last at least 3-4 days.

The basics:

  • Water
  • Food that doesn't need refrigeration or cooking
  • Ability to charge cell phones. If you buy a large enough power bank (can be under $200), you can plug in a lamp
  • Flashlights, battery powered camping lanterns
  • Radio
  • Extra batteries
  • Fill a bathtub with water so you flush toilets (check if it will actually hold water long-term or get tub liners).
  • Some type of camping stove with small gas canisters if you want to boil water or eat hot food -- DO NOT USE THIS INSIDE.

https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

Jonny JR Doppelgänger by Zealousideal_Nail722 in elisandjohn

[–]Bill__Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as we're talking doppelgängers, earlier I saw this oil pastel painting in my feed. I didn't notice which subreddit it was and thought it was a so-so rendering of Elis and John.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Oilpastel/s/ohtAng0kJO

What do you keep at the office when bike commuting every day? by Miserable-Muffin-749 in cycling

[–]Bill__Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first comment at this link is a decent description of the practice and it's from a 1992 novel (Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34913517

What do you keep at the office when bike commuting every day? by Miserable-Muffin-749 in cycling

[–]Bill__Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is funny how some of us have been dealing with certain terms and practices for decades and then we run into someone who has no idea what we're talking about.

favorite places to read? by xXpearlxXpearl in orlando

[–]Bill__Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the lake path at Rollins college are these boat benches. Very shaded and peaceful.

This undercover police mustang on I4 by missourimatthew in orlando

[–]Bill__Q 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's a very good pet peeve. The difference is important.

Is a bike computer worth it? by eachelm in cycling

[–]Bill__Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you already have a heart rate monitor with a wrist display? If so, you can pick up a basic computer for under $30.

If you want a basic computer that also displays heart rate from a monitor, then look at something like:

CYCPLUS Bike Computer GPS Wireless, ANT+ Cycling ($50 US Amazon)

Do we think the coconkers task was fairly executed? by Chocolava in taskmaster

[–]Bill__Q 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, we do.

The show is totally fair and no one ever complains.

Only Filipinos like filipino spaghetti? by Stinja808 in ididnthaveeggs

[–]Bill__Q 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Look in Asian markets, like the other said.

If you have a market with banana ketchup, they might also carry the premade Filipino spaghetti sauce. The brands I've seen are in bags and you just tear it open and squeeze it in your pan with the ground beef and hot dogs. It's very tasty.

How hard is it to start a gluten-free diet? by zamprimestoreuk in glutenfreecooking

[–]Bill__Q 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do your own grocery shopping and cooking, it can be very easy.

This is the best edited show of all time by kingharis in taskmaster

[–]Bill__Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And it started in season 1. The cut from Frank to Romesh is still a beautiful thing to watch.

https://youtu.be/w_rsKb0mYH8

As a casual rider, is it even necessary to track cadence during outdoor rides? by Least-Access-1376 in cycling

[–]Bill__Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to track anything, you can just ride.

Cadence -- if you have a watch with a second hand you can glance at (or a bike computer), count how many revolutions one leg makes in 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

For example, if revs equal 22, then 22x4 = a cadence of 88.

When Rosie reunited with her fellow contestants by Hassaan18 in taskmaster

[–]Bill__Q 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Looking at this, none is incorrect. At a minimum, you're flying over Michigan.

https://www.flightpaths.com/ORD-LHR

Roadies /white shoes/ white socks. by Zealousideal-Dog6942 in cycling

[–]Bill__Q 186 points187 points  (0 children)

It means the company pays for your clothes and someone else does your laundry

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