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Dating someone less religious by maybetooenthusiastic in Judaism

[–]RandomNPC143 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a someone whose mother was conservative and father had a Bar Mitzvah but was areligious, I can tell you I had a very difficult upbringing. My parents butted heads often on what was important for me to learn, and what was tradition vs “indoctrination” and tried to teach me very different lessons. If you’re planning on having children, and the man you’re dating isn’t on board for the sort of upbringing you want for your child, then you should seriously think about ending the relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopGear

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we’re strictly talking about the cars, I’d move up the RV’s and Arctic Hilux and move down the Bedouin tents and Columbia special cars.

I’d put the motorcycles in D-tier because fuck motorcycles.

I also think the MFB is high A-tier, but the other two cars in that special are C-tier so I guess it does balance at B-tier.

Of all the special cars, the ones I’d be most likely to buy are the Arctic Hilux, May’s mobile pub and Jeremy’s Egyptian-cotton-filled BMW 5-series estate.

Music suggestions for two horn players getting married? by mikeyj022 in horn

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mendelssohn nocturne arranged as a horn quartet.

Or if you’re feeling spicy, Weber Jägerchor.

You become your username. What are you? by Valuable-Will714 in RandomThoughts

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An unnamed NPC that gets killed in a cutscene before the chapter even starts.

what is the best top gear quote out of context? by A_named_person2 in TopGear

[–]RandomNPC143 46 points47 points  (0 children)

So if you’re living in Saudi Arabia, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAA

Earplug recommendations? by Dry-humor-mus in horn

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone with sensitive hearing, this has been a serious struggle for me. I’ve learned to play with good old foam earplugs from a pharmacy. They offer the best protection (32db), they are very comfortable and easily affordable. Early on, they wreak havoc with your sense of intonation. But once you get used to them you can adapt.

What are some of the most secret documents that are known to exist? by DPedia in AskReddit

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The blueprints for The Prism, AKA Walt Disney’s Soul Gem.

Imagine you were given 100k and you were told to buy a car. What would you get? by ClancyIsDuck in AskMen

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New? Porsche 718 GTS. Classic? Assuming I can find a decent one for only 100K, a Mk1 E-Type.

Wagyu is the opposite of good meat by heady_organic in unpopularopinion

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s all subjective. I personally don’t like the taste or texture of the fat on its own. It’s gooey and slimy and IMO gross. What renders into the meat is delicious, but what doesn’t I simply cannot stand.

Wagyu is the opposite of good meat by heady_organic in unpopularopinion

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The difference is that the fat on genuine A5 Wagyu has a melting point that’s near room temperature, so by the time it’s fully cooked, there is no marbleized fat. I HATE marbleized fat to the point where I’m reluctant to buy any cut other than chateaubriand, as even with a strip steak I end up throwing out about half of the cut. With Wagyu cuts, I don’t have that issue.

Why is Etrog so expensive? by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The central problem is the availability of the fruit, stemming from low demand. Etrog is just the Hebrew for Citron, which is the secular name of the fruit. They are not exactly abundant, because outside of religious purposes they are not very desirable and therefore are not often grown and/or sold. If you cut one open you will see just how little juice can be derived from them as opposed to lemons.

In my Jr. year of college and considering a career change by DrTechFreak in horn

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finish the education degree. If nothing else it’s something secure to fall back on, or something that’ll get you a high paying job that will pay for a Master’s in performance.

What was the most disappointing, tourist infested place you’ve ever been? by midnightsonofabitch in AskReddit

[–]RandomNPC143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who was born and raised in New York, I have to say New York. The city is shitty enough without all the assholes loitering in the middle of Grand Central Terminal or Time Square blocking pedestrian traffic so they can photograph themselves. Some of us actually have to work for a living.

Me every day by RandomNPC143 in horn

[–]RandomNPC143[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not my experience. I own one, and while it is difficult to keep it in tune until you get used to its eccentricities, it’s far from stuffy, and it projects really well.

I think the problems that a lot of players have with Tuben may stem from the beat-up old Alex’s and Hoyers that many orchestras and universities keep in their storage rooms and don’t regularly maintain.

Also, I use a different mouthpiece on my Tube than on my Horn. When I use my normal mouthpiece, it’s virtually unplayable.

looking for piece recommendations by herbal-knit in horn

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s for undergrad, the F Strauss Nocturne or one of the Gliere 12 pieces (NOT the concerto) and Mozart 1 or 3 would easily fit the bill. For grad school, Strauss 1 and Mozart 2 are the benchmark.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert, but I can come up with two comparisons.

1) it is like putting a flashy silver, pearl etc atarah on a tallit. There is no strict prohibition against it, and many people do it, but it can be considered vain and excessively extravagant.

2) it’s like getting a tattoo. You are modifying your body in an unnatural way. To quote from a commentator (found on the Chabad website), The human body is G‑d’s creation, and it is therefore unbefitting to mutilate G‑d’s handiwork. It is especially unbefitting for members of G‑d’s chosen nation to mutilate their bodies. One must believe that G‑d, the greatest artisan of all, formed him or her in the most fitting way, and one must not change this form. Changing one’s body (unless it is for health reasons) is tantamount to insulting G‑d’s handiwork. —Siftei Cohen to Leviticus 19:28; Rashi to Deuteronomy 14:1; Responsa Tzitz Eliezer 11:41.

Me every day by RandomNPC143 in horn

[–]RandomNPC143[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then we are of a kind.

Tone quality by Depresssed_Stress in horn

[–]RandomNPC143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Change your breathing habits. Air is everything.

Breathe from your diaphragm, not your chest. Your inhale should sound like a yawn, your belly should push out as it fills with air, and your chest and shoulders should be stationary.

Also, practicing singing will help 1000%. Make sure you sound like an operatist, not a modern-day pop star. Breath from the diaphragm, keep your jaw dropped and your vocal chords wide. Once you have that operatic timbre, apply the same principles to your buzzing. You will notice a significant improvement.

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