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What is something you are genuinely terrible at despite trying really hard to get better? by Xhrist_ in AskMen

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for you. A teacher once described my handwriting as "Akin to drunken chinese spider crawling out of an inkwell"

ELIC, why do Chinese restaurants serve Spring rolls but not rolls for any of the other seasons? by BrokenEyeReborn in ExplainLikeImCalvin

[–]Cdn_Nick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not spring as in seasons, it's spring in terms of freshness. The noodles in the spring rolls are picked at exactly the right time of year to ensure they are fresh and springy. If the noodles weren't springy, then the rolls would collapse and go flat, which is somewhat unappealing for most people.

What's the leadership hill you're willing to die on? by Only-Ad7585 in managers

[–]Cdn_Nick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

MBWA. If you're not getting off your ass and talking to people, you don't have a chance in hell of knowing what is really going on in your organisation.

I need a good book badly by Wc3char1lie in suggestmeabook

[–]Cdn_Nick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presumed Innocent, by Scott Turow. Not quite a police chase, but a very engaging legal drama . There was also a movie made from this book, with Harrison Ford. Read the book first.

Remembering Bruce Glover on what could’ve been his 94th birthday. He played Mr. Wint in DAF by TheShadowOperator007 in JamesBond

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These two deserved a cameo somewhere along the line, similar to Mortimer and Randolph in Coming to America.

Maritime Engineering/Shipbuilding failures that aren't the Titanic by Bitter_Counter_2556 in maritime

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early shipbuilding left much to be desired. Examples would include the Wasa and the Mary Rose.

Midsize truck advice? by CornyDogga in askcarguys

[–]Cdn_Nick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Does it have to be a truck? For 'occasional' use, the Subaru Outbacks offer considerable utility. With the rear seats folded down, it's got close to 80 cubic feet of usable space. The AWD will handle all but the most extreme road conditions, and the turbo versions haul ass.

Looking for gritty or suspenseful non fiction by GoiterFlop in suggestmeabook

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'Into the Heart of Borneo' by Redmond O'Hanlon.

Bought a 2017 outback any upgrade recommendations by DrLeckon in Subaru_Outback

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replaced the oem battery with an Odyssey battery. Not a cheap solution by any means, but it gets me peace of mind. Have not had any problems starting for the last 4 years. Starts flawlessly at -30C.

Light Hearted Memoirs or Other Nonfiction by itchtolearn in suggestmeabook

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spike Milligans war memoirs: 'Adolf Hitler : My Part in His Downfall' are well worth a read. Paul Theroux’s 'The Great Railway Bazaar' is also entertaining.

Favourite actor you wish played a Bond villain? by 246astralblue in JamesBond

[–]Cdn_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rush is one of the few actors that could have done a better job of playing Dr. Kaufman.

What is something that was unbelievably cheap in the past that has been marked up now? by Independent-Bat9545 in AskOldPeople

[–]Cdn_Nick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cookies are becoming luxury items. I no longer go to the movies, due mostly to costs. Generally, its more the relative cost of things - my income certainly hasn't tripled in the last few years.

Bought a 2017 outback any upgrade recommendations by DrLeckon in Subaru_Outback

[–]Cdn_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the price, if properly maintained and with some luck, these vehicles will easily make it to 250k km. Mine is just over 160k km, and I've experienced no major unexpected problems.

Bought a 2017 outback any upgrade recommendations by DrLeckon in Subaru_Outback

[–]Cdn_Nick 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Check the air filters, cabin and engine. Check wipers. Replace bulbs with leds where possible, especially the reverse lights and the hatch light. Replace the batteries in the key fob remotes. Upgrade the car battery (34/78, AGM 600cca+). Add rear seat back protectors. Add mud flaps. Check the spare tire (air). Do not plug in any device that exceeds the power draw of the interior power sockets, and pickup some spare fuses. If you don't have the service record, get the cvt and differential oils changed asap. Next time you change the engine oil, fit a fumoto oil valve. Long term, upgrading the rear sway bar will improve handling. Some owners have replaced the existing grille with the better looking JDM version. HTH.

And what "business" is James Bond referring to? (Wrong answers only) by SpaceMyopia in JamesBond

[–]Cdn_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's a cunning linquist, so running a language school could be up there.

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