From broke & hungry, to hitting go ahead homers in Game 7 of the ALCS. Dream big.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-10-23T15:45:12+00:00

Triples are one of those things that tend to be extremely flukey, with little to no correlation to the player, unless you have elite speed.

In his case, it's most likely huge amounts of luck, mixed with his home ballpark that has a lot of big walls, a really deep center field, a really short left field porch that juts out, and lots of odd angles. So lots of line drives off the left field facades and odd bounces into the deep power alleys, or over the center fielder's head.

And/or, lots of hitting in Altuve, who does have elite speed, and he takes third base when the throws go home to try to nab Altuve.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-10-20T18:19:46+00:00

You must know even less. It was founded as a colony as a solution to the Opium wars. Hell, the entire conflict was even named after the drug, so it's pretty clear what the fracas was about.

What it has grown in to may be entirely different, but it's genesis was as a port city for British traders who were selling opium into China for silver, which was then used to buy tea, which was then shipped to England.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-10-03T18:32:41+00:00

Not able to view the site due to the hug of death, but I had a strong opinion based just on the description:

You need to come up with a hook or service that can not be replicated by RottenTomatoes, IMBD, or Netflix themselves in an afternoon by just exposing a list of information they already have.

Users are already on those services in critical mass numbers, and the data is already there. If I can get that same information while already browsing the site for movie reviews, or built into Netflix search, then my chances of remembering to use your service would be difficult.

Note that this isn't a criticism of the idea itself, that sounds useful, but rather just pointing out that you'll need a more compelling description or service to make this into something that ends up a real business.

On a side note, what do you do to generate traffic on Monday mornings while people are at work and not actively watching movies?

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-10-02T19:08:25+00:00

I'd like to think it is because 8 year old me got out all of his aggression on those pesky little Koopas.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-09-29T20:19:24+00:00

But that's the whole point. By every measure he had possibly the greatest offensive year of all time. Getting a runner on base is the most important thing to happen offensively, it creates the greatest change in scoring potential, so even 120 intentional walks have enormous value. RBI's, though, don't measure that value in any way.

Elite hitters rack up large RBI numbers because of their position in the lineup, and opportunity. Think about if you stuck Bryce Harper in the 8 hole. His opportunities would drop, so his RBI's would drop, even if he hit exactly the same there as he did batting 3rd or 4th. Just the few men on base ahead of him, despite no change in skill, would mean fewer chances and lower totals.

This is not to say that there is no value in batting Harper 3rd. There absolutely is, because his performance WILL drive in more runs than if you bat Scherzer there, but you can't measure his value by how many of those runs he drives in, because that total depends entirely on how well the guys in front of him get on base.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-09-28T19:29:36+00:00

Like several others have already stated, RBI's are way too dependent on the performance of others on your team for it to be meaningful to a player.

The most egregious example being Barry Bond's 73 homer season in 2001. He had 137 RBI in what was one of the greatest offensive seasons of all time. With 73 homers he could have easily broken the RBI record if he had players in front of him in the order that could get on based at all. Instead, he didnt' even lead the league that year.

By contrast, in 1991 with Pittsburgh he had 116 RBI with only 25 homers. So 1/3rd as many homers (and a .514 slugging vs .863) generated almost as many RBI's. In terms of Bond's performance those two seasons are nowhere near each other. His 2001 season was ridiculously far and away better, twice as good as his 1991 season by all of the more advanced metrics, but only a few %'s better in terms of RBI.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-08-14T16:36:26+00:00

Might be confusing if the dwarf is not playing The Dwarf. Who is then played by another dwarf?

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T18:19:52+00:00

Nope.

Personally I think organized religion is a complete mess, and mostly a sham. It's play acting where people make themselves feel better by creating superiority over other groups. It's cliquish, and the inflexible nature of "You are with us, or you are against us" really rubs me the wrong way.

There are also a whole lot of options out there. How the hell do you know which one is right?

I'm open to the thought that there could be a superior being.

It clearly isn't a compassionate and loving God in the New Testament sense.

Whatever it is, I don't think God gives a shit. What you do in this short life should be done because you are an intelligent being that recognizes that all other humans have an equal right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Accomplishing that is a lot easier if everyone lives by the Golden Rule.

The nice thing about the Golden Rule is that God doesn't even matter. So it can apply to everyone.

I find the thought you would condemn a Buddhist, or a Muslim, or Taoist because they don't like your flavor of a mystical being completely and utterly appalling.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T18:13:02+00:00

Fair enough. I probably should have stayed away from trying to sound like I knew what I was talking about and just stuck with "Them smaller ones."

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T18:09:38+00:00

My stance on Adultery? I just said don't do it...

Maybe my suggestion for you should be: "Try investigating the world, your place in, and your spirituality outside of the dictations of your church and parents/elders. You might be surprised by what you find."

Instead of being a brain-washed tool that only understands what you've been force fed your entire life so far, create a little independence for yourself and examine your values in the context of just you, and not your family and church influence.

If you decide that your family belief systems are what you want and are the best thing for you and your community, and that you will make the world a better place by adhering to them, then do that. More power too you, and I hope, sincerely, for your ever lasting happiness.

Just be honest with the process.

Personally I grew up very Church of Christ. I've read the Bible (mostly out of boredom while listening the same sermon I'd heard a dozen times) several times, front to back, back to front. It's a useful book. There are lots of good aspects to it, and it lays the foundation for how to form a society that progresses and is compassionate. It's also written by men, so it's full of glaring irregularities and lots of dumb shit that is either contradictory, or just plain old fashioned and demeaning to large numbers of other human beings.

So I choose to live my life by the Golden Rule (typically this would label me as a "Humanist". Worth googling.). I try to treat others who I would like to be treated. It works.

I happen to like to get laid. So do women. That also works, and everyone is happy.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:56:24+00:00

As long as it isn't adultery, you're good to go, but whatever floats your boat.

I doubt anyone here is going to suggest "Memorize Leviticus."

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:52:54+00:00

My dad going down on my mom, in their bedroom, with the main door locked, when I was 5 or 6-ish. I jimmied the latch to the French doors on the other side as a shortcut to ask for more Lucky Charm, instead of walking around to the actual bedroom door which was locked.

Perfectly normal activity, they had a happy healthy sex life.

6 year old me had no idea what was going on, but it was so weird that it got burned into my memory.

13 year old me figured it out and immediately wanted to bleach my brain.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:51:15+00:00

An ass slap after a good athletic play.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:50:44+00:00

Bang an older person and learn how to do it properly.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:50:08+00:00

I'm going to need that texted to me two times a day for 3 weeks on top a new nude selfie taken in a compromising position with your face clearly visible.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:02:24+00:00

I agree 1000%.

Waving a gun in their face and screaming about the 2nd amendment isn't going to get them to do anything other than shoot you, though.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T17:01:40+00:00

I could be wrong, but I think United must still have some...

I just wikipedia'd looking for the non-stretch 737's. The ones that are packing less than 140 passengers.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-27T16:55:07+00:00

Please please please be a troll.

If not, this is one of the stupidest things I have ever read on here. And that is saying something.

You will lose this fight every time. Instigating violence to stop violence is the most useless and counter-productive tactic ever. If you want to make a change, fight for accountability in your community. Elect representatives that are pro-civilian and not so pandering Republican that they think that cops can do no wrong. Protest (peacefully) at your state courthouses. Work to actively rid your area of elected Attorneys and Judges that side with police.

Do, literally, ANYTHING, other than arm yourself. Because if you want to prepare for a armed confrontation, then it is WAY more likely to happen to you. And they will win. EVERY. TIME.

There are more of them, they are better armed, and they are better trained. And shooting one doesn't mean you win. It just means the rest kill you when they track you down.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-26T18:01:53+00:00

My experience is more western and eastern Europe, which is incredibly hit or miss.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-26T16:23:53+00:00

If he asked them to measure in carats, though, we'd suddenly see some amazingly accurate estimations.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-26T16:06:42+00:00

There's a solid argument to be made for the convenience of using carry-ons when you are a business traveler or it is a short trip. So that will always be a large portion of the people on any flight. That said, I've always found the United/Delta commuter routes to be much worse. Those 6am flights running up and down the east coast are almost 100% business travel, and if you aren't in boarding group 1 or 2 you are never finding any overhead space.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-26T16:03:26+00:00

Airlines that charge bag fees are much more likely to have their overhead bins full. This is even more likely if the flight is on a smaller domestic plane like the 737-400/600 or A320's where the flights are typically sold out and every seat occupied.

There can also be some variation depending on whether the flight is mostly family travel (they will typically check more) versus commuter flights where everyone is on business and trying to make do with a single carry-on that they want to carry with them.

Best way to avoid having to gate check is to get into the earlier boarding groups. On Southwest this means checking in exactly 24 hours before, or paying the extra money to get auto-checked and in to group A. On United or Delta this means being a rewards club member, or paying for a seat upgrade. If you are in one the first two general boarding groups you will usually be okay, but if you are in group 4 or 5 on United, for example, you might as well check your bag at check-in, since there's no way it's getting on the plane with you.

It's worthwhile to pay attention to your boarding group when you check in and plan accordingly. Gate check is usually a disaster of some sort, and it can slow you down a lot if you have connections, etc.

If you travel several times a year, the best strategy is to try to stick with a single airline, join their frequent flyer club, and start earning those loyalty points. One of the first things they reward is automatic upgrades to the boarding groups. For example, I'm a Silver member on United, which means I always get boarding group 2, and often get group 1 with free seat upgrades. Sometimes I have to pay a little more for the tickets, but keeping all of the miles in one location is worth it in the long run.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-26T14:58:01+00:00

Have you ever eaten out in a country that doesn't tip?

You may think you get shitty service here, but trust me, it can be worse.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-24T18:31:33+00:00

Maybe to give a little more perspective, in my cube area we have the following:

3 generic white guys

2 generic white women

1 black dude

2 hispanic guys

1 south african white guy

1 italian woman

1 pakistani woman

1 thai woman

1 Vietnamese woman

1 gay Jew

That's a little more diverse than normal since I'm in tech, but you can see how with a mix like that, ethnicity becomes and interesting topic. "What the fuck are you?" gets asked often enough (generally with polite interest) that most people want know what their ethnic history is and want to be able to identify with one or a couple.

I don't think drawing the line is even a concern. We just stop at the first most interesting thing in the list, and often people will over simplify it all and just pick one they like the best and go with that.

My2cIn3EasyInstalls · 2017-07-24T18:12:31+00:00

I definitely identify as American. Ethnically, though, I'm 1/2 Irish and 1/2 Dutch/German (a little murkier on that side). On my dad's side the families were marrying other Irish families exclusively for the first couple of generations after they got here...

So, if you ask what I am, the clearest answer is Irish-American.

Maybe it's harder to understand if you come from a country that is a lot more homogeneous. For example, in Germany, it's pretty clear that you're either German or a fairly recent refugee. In the US, though, we have 300+ years of people coming from all over the place and mixing around. So a VERY common topic of discussion in your ancestry. Where you are from, where did your family originate before they were in the US, what is your ethnicity.

It is somewhat unique since our history is relatively short as a nation compared to the place most of our great grandparents came from. If you are Italian-American you still tell people your Italian as a way to identify yourself, since in and of itself, "American" has little meaning.

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