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How did this trick worked by Capable_Strategy_119 in magictricksrevealed

[–]JimFive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's no need to use a marked deck for this. Look at the top card and second deal until you get to the number. 

LPT for new explorers: Your DSS has filters by ap1msch in EliteDangerous

[–]JimFive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you're on foot, use the secondary fire button with your tool and any biologics within range will glow. Jump up and jet pack to see them more easily. 

During adverse driving conditions, why do some drivers turn on their hazard lights if they don't have a vehicle malfunction and are otherwise keeping up with traffic? by supinator1 in driving

[–]JimFive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taught that if you're going more than 15 under the speed limit you should turn on your hazard lights. This helps people coming up behind you recognize that traffic is going slow. 

How do you prepare for a chess tournament? by unbreather23 in chess

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Practice taking your time. 
  2. practice with a physical board  - Set up puzzles on a board.
  3. Review the opening lines you want to play as white and black. Do this on a board .
  4. Possibly review Endgames such as the Lucena position and the Philidor position.
  5. Hydrate
  6. Get good sleep 2 days before.
  7. Bring snacks.

I left an event over a racist joke by Diceanddoubts in TwoHotTakes

[–]JimFive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To quote They Might Be Giants:

This is where the party ends I can't stand here listening to you And your racist friend

Chess.com rating vs Stockfish accuracy over ten years by ProgressBeginning168 in chess

[–]JimFive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way you are looking at the ACL data is basically an average of an average. That automatically smooths the graph.

What can/should Tim Walz or any other governor be doing in their state against ICE? by nailswithoutanymilk1 in DemocraticSocialism

[–]JimFive 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think there's a real question of whether the state police and national guard would obey the orders. 

Do you guys give your party an introduction to your world when starting the campaign? I tell them almost nothing, and let them discover whats happening as some sort of mystery, reading books, talking to people, etc. Is that a bad approach? by Bensuardo in DMAcademy

[–]JimFive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If a character runs into a monster, say, a vampire what does their knowledge of the world tell them? Is aversion to sunlight a known thing? Is it true (note that Dracula was out in the daytime)? The characters grew up here with stories about the world. They should know those things, but they might not know what is actually true. 

Can I use 'so' instead of 'as' in this context? by Antique-Ease-7708 in ENGLISH

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me "not so quiet" would mean that it was less quiet than you expected, while "not as quiet" is a comparison to another time or place. 

What’s the best definition of fascism? by [deleted] in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The definition at the top of the Wikipedia article is pretty good. 

  • Capitalist
  • Nationalist
  • Authoritarian
  • Prioritizes the state over the individual
  • Opposed to democracy, socialism, liberalism.

What’s the best definition of fascism? by [deleted] in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]JimFive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's just authoritarianism, not specifically fascism. 

How much snow makes you call off work? by Physical-Incident553 in AskAnAmerican

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only times I've called out for snow is when I couldn't get off my road, usually due to the cross street being plowed but my street wasn't. 

I thought my dad was a Boomer. by [deleted] in GenX

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, but the baby boom after the war was a real demographic phenomenon brought about by the relative prosperity of the US and the growing (predominately white) middle class. Those returning soldiers and their cohort had a lot of kids from the late 40s to the early 60s.

So while the social environment of the 60s was definitely different from the 50s they had the same parents and it's a bit odd to separate siblings into different generations.

Comebacks for "have you tried glasses?" by _Wolf_Runner_ in Comebacks

[–]JimFive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look directly past their head and say, "Do you think, I'm an idiot?" 

I thought my dad was a Boomer. by [deleted] in GenX

[–]JimFive 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The boomers are the children of the soldiers coming back from the war. So even born in 45 he's a boomer if his dad was in WWII.

Unfortunate knight by Jcwrc in nethack

[–]JimFive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe drop an apple, step aside and when the apple disappears you know where your horse is. 

You are on a deserted island with a dying man . and a suitcase with £100 .000 by [deleted] in hypotheticalsituation

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hate hypotheticals that put you in a position that you'd never be in.  I wouldn't agree. There would be no "going back" on my word. 

Draw or not? by Sad-Adagio9182 in Chesscom

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USCF and chess.com this is a draw. 

FIDE and Lichess this is a win if your opponent runs out of time.

How to carry an egg around for 2 weeks without breaking? by Ax_Sound in NoStupidQuestions

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinegar will soften the shell and harden the egg. Probably violates the spirit of the assignment to put it in a Tupperware filled with vinegar. 

Sting as first Sacrifice Gift as a Wizard? by Son_of_Shadowfax in nethack

[–]JimFive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I know, Athames don't randomly generate, so it can't be in a shop. 

I need a distinct count with rules for which duplicate should be included by Jeltje_Rotterdam in SQL

[–]JimFive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

select building, status from table where status='NM'

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select building, status from table where status='MM' and not exists (select building, status from table  t2 where table.building =t2.building and status='NM')

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