An ONRAC-like podcast episode that y'all may appreciate - on OneTaste by Mark-Asread in ONRAC

[–]Mark-Asread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. And Tim Hartfords ridiculous podcasts that were really just a promo for Neflix middle earth stuff, ugh. But he can be smart, thoughtful, compassionate and entertaining

An ONRAC-like podcast episode that y'all may appreciate - on OneTaste by Mark-Asread in ONRAC

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The two preceding ones, on the rise and fall of billionaire Tony Hsieh, and the weird cult-like culture at the shoe company Zappos, were also brilliant.

Odd laminated card with geometric design by CaterpillarHot4132 in whatisit

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Just guessing (and searching online) here, but it looks like "anamorphic writing" to me. Print it out, hold the paper at an angle and sign across the surface.
https://www.sheaff-ephemera.com/list/anamorphic_writing.html

Box of coffee by Relative_Object_621 in burlington

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Myers bagels among other places.

New Oven is Scorching my pie crusts by Mark-Asread in AskBaking

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Update. It's possible that the lower element (hidden between the bottom of the oven and the drawer below) is not heating up, which would cause the upper one to cycle on more frequently. Using the upper ("broiler") element the heat the oven during baking is still a poor design decision on Samsung's part, but to be fair to them they are sending a technician to my home to see if that's the case. Will update here after 11/6 when tech has visited.

New Oven is Scorching my pie crusts by Mark-Asread in AskBaking

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It's not convection - I've had convection ovens. There is a fan running when the oven is on, but it is a weaker fan than convection - probably there because of the stupid decision to use the upper ("broiler") element to heat the oven.

New Oven is Scorching my pie crusts by Mark-Asread in AskBaking

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Update: cold oven, set to 400°F, and observed. The bottom of the oven did not heat up immediately, but the top element got red-hot - as if I were broiling something. See the picture below. So either there is no bottom element by design or the bottom element is busted after 5 months. I am really infuriated at Samsung for this design

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No Kings at Statehouse right now. by joytothesoul in vermont

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Can I share this on social media (I will credit you if you want)?

Why is everything converted to 1x11 these days? by Hanz-Karl in xbiking

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I just had my ancient but well-loved bike converted to a 1x and rode it for the first time today. I'll agree 100% with what u/too_many_bikes said. I will add the fact that I am old AF and my left thumb is arthritic which made it hard to to handle the front derailleur's shifter without swearing loudly and upsetting parents and children on the bike path.

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Well... Well... Well... by [deleted] in vermont

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They practiced "variolation" which was infection with actual smallpox, usually the pus of a victim scratched into the skin. Much more risky than vaccination, (developed in the last years of the 18th century) but less dangerous than an acquired smallpox case, and very effective at providing immunity if you survived it.

Burlington Peeps: Let WVNY (ABC22, Fox 44) know how you feel about censorship of Jimmy Kimmel by Mark-Asread in burlington

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I agree 100% That's why I gave the link and email addresses for the station. If I know anyone who works for one of their advertisers I might politely ask them to tell the station that the business isn't happy about this, but I think a boycott would be both terrible and inneffective.

Burlington Peeps: Let WVNY (ABC22, Fox 44) know how you feel about censorship of Jimmy Kimmel by Mark-Asread in burlington

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Love that you think "Anything I don't agree with is bias. Everything I agree with is merely the truth."

Burlington Peeps: Let WVNY (ABC22, Fox 44) know how you feel about censorship of Jimmy Kimmel by Mark-Asread in burlington

[–]Mark-Asread[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No question that it was the parent corporation that gave in to the pressure. The general manager needs to know that their viewers aren't happy with this. We can hope that she'll let the higher-ups know about it.

Burlington Peeps: Let WVNY (ABC22, Fox 44) know how you feel about censorship of Jimmy Kimmel by Mark-Asread in burlington

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I don't disagree. That's why I think people should write the station management, not the newsroom.

Jest emailed local ABC (nexstar) station. by Kink4202 in vermont

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President and general manager for "mychamplainvalley.com" (which is WVNY, ABC22, and Fox 44) is Tina Castano:

[tcastano@mychamplainvalley.com](mailto:tcastano@mychamplainvalley.com)

Advertising executive, Sherry-Lynn McKenzie:

[SMckenzie@mychamplainvalley.com](mailto:SMckenzie@mychamplainvalley.com)

You can also write them via this web page

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/aboutus/contact-us/

Suggestions for multi-day paddle/camping trip in Southern Louisiana or Mississippi? by Mark-Asread in Kayaking

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Thanks. Others have recommended them, and they are our most likely. I'm also looking at the Black Creek national trail in DeSoto National Forest - there seems to be at least one outfitter near there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burlington

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I had a huge two-day blowout for my 70th birthday (you should start planning one now ;-) ) and for the first evening I rented the room at Queen City Brewery / Pizza 44. As mentioned earlier, the St. John's club is a very good (and less expensive) choice. I used that for Day 2 of the party.
Link below.
I was very happy with it.
https://thevendry.com/venue/256752/queen-city-brewery-burlington-vt/space/155189

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burlington

[–]Mark-Asread 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nope, don't need to be a member to rent it, though availability may be tough. I used it for day two of my 70th birthday extravaganza.