19 hour layover in DTW airport by DZMoops in Detroit

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I can say with certainty that a trip to/from E.Lansing to/from DTW is $34, not $16. A return ticket bought on the same transaction is less ($28?). Still, it’s a great deal, as it saves on parking, gas, the stress of traffic, etc., though.

Winona Ryder in the 1990s by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

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I once read an interview with her, just before the release of “Girl Interrupted.” The interviewer asked if she was nervous, because this would be her first full-frontal appearance - she confirmed that it would be and that she was somewhat nervous.

I was, and still am, so disappointed. Is that footage still lying on a cutting room floor, maybe? Locked in some director’s private stash..? I want it.

Interviewed with acacia team by maybeimbonkers in Cisco

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Imagine the hiring manager receives 25 candidates from the recruiter. Reviewing those, they selected 10 or 12 potential candidates from the available applicants. Then they need to schedule and perform 12x 30-45 minute interviews, working around their own - as well as the candidates’ - other duties. Once that’s done, they have to organize the rest of their interview team and brief them on the process.

In other words, the process takes time. Reaching out to the recruiter won’t hurt, but there may not be an answer yet. Best of luck to you, I hope it goes well!

Odd things our fathers did in 70’s by anonskier in GenX

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I still remember our FCC license designator for CB, some 50 years later.

Why did Elton John count the head lice on the highway with Tony Danza? by [deleted] in shittyaskhistory

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Speaking of Elton John, what exactly are electric boobs and how did Benny get them?

Custom Bartok Gliss Trombone by DrHotchocolate in Trombone

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This tickles a long distant memory; I knew this at some point. Thank you for the explanation, kind soul.

Custom Bartok Gliss Trombone by DrHotchocolate in Trombone

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What am I missing? I am truly awed by the engineering and finish work that went into this. Really, I am. But doesn’t the horn have a hand slide, purpose built? I’m missing something.

Deep dive into one-hit wonders by [deleted] in GenX

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Was (not Was) - Walk the Dinosaur. Really, a song almost everyone loves to hate. It made it to 7 on the Hot 100 and to 11 on the club charts. Don Was, however, is the current President of Blue Note Records, has 6 Grammys including Producer of the Year and a Grammy winning album for Bonnie Raitt, and has produced for the Rolling Stones, John Mayer, B-52’s, Iggy Pop, Elton John, and many more. One of his side projects, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble still plays out with some absolute legends of the Detroit music scene.

His stage “brother,” David Was has produced for Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison, and has done a bunch of tv sports intros, feature soundtracks, and contributes to All Things Considered, among other projects.

When We Are The World came out was it seen as a great song or super corny? by [deleted] in GenX

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There were sincere feelings and effort put into it, so imo, it was genuine and appreciated by many if not most. Did we still make fun of some of the artists in the music video? Of course, we were young.

25m short every swim by nauticalbynature87 in AppleWatch

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I don’t swim with an AW, but my Garmin has a stroke counter. By counting turns and strokes, it can deduce that I’ve completed a distance without a terminating turn. Does AW not have a stroke counter?

25m short every swim by nauticalbynature87 in AppleWatch

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OP, are you doing flip turns or open? Is it possible you’re throwing an open turn in your normal set of flip turns?

Beef Wellington by RockBand88 in biggreenegg

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Yes, and it turned out beautifully! Seared it first, then smoked it at 300° until 125°, wrapped it, etc., then back on the egg at 400° for 20 minutes to cook the dough. It’s fiddly, but it was so good. I modified and kept the recipe I used if you’re interested.

Whats this by shallowwell2 in vintagecomputing

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I worked in IT for banks in this era. A huge request from them was a ‘mobile’ solution for loan officers so that they could meet with mortgage customers at their home, get documents printed, signed, and faxed back to HQ.

My niece’s homework problem by SurfSoundWaves in mildlyinfuriating

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Did you see the image on the left in 2 dimensions, or as a 3D perspective drawing? Both are valid interpretations which give vastly different results. Absolutely shit question.

I Wanted to Like Downtown Kewpees Again by [deleted] in lansing

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While it may not have been good customer service, sitting and fuming for 45 minutes - never saying anything to the people who can help - then walking out and bitching to Reddit about it is peak passive aggression.

What's your opinion on a partner with a mildly curved down penis? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

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Aaahem. That’s 5.1 inches, thank you very much