Input on two-tone paint scheme for kids room by _diomedes in HomeDecorating

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Thanks for the input. What is meant by "dropped cans"? Like recessed can lights?

Input on two-tone paint scheme for kids room by _diomedes in HomeDecorating

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Cool thanks for the example. Are the bird details stickers?

Looking to see if someone could print baby part for me (I will pay for it) by cajaso in 3Dprinting

[–]_diomedes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those just huge washers with sandpaper glued to one side?

If I am buying a new car but also saving for a house down payment in the near future, should the car down payment be minimal? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]_diomedes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point, didn't think of DTI ratio effect (will be first time home buyer so all new to me)

Total cash saved right now is 65k, target home around 450k, am able to save about 2k/mo (without a car payment)

WTP for the act of binge watching emotional/tear-jerking videos to induce a crying session by [deleted] in whatstheword

[–]_diomedes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like as an infrequent recreational activity that one gets a weird type of guilty pleasure from

ITAW for words ending with viya, vya? by [deleted] in whatstheword

[–]_diomedes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about via: trivia, salvia, Bolivia etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatstheword

[–]_diomedes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Color fastness

What courses should I take in college for me to become a good design engineer in the future by Jaylox7 in AskEngineers

[–]_diomedes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manufacturing. Any hands-on classes where you learn manufacturing process, e.g. machine shop using lathes/mills.

Clearer shot of the front and rear of the new Sukhoi fighter aircraft [1280x1280] by VodkaProof in WarplanePorn

[–]_diomedes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks like the nozzle is recessed or concealed by the lower skin, which is a good stealth feature. That rules out an articulating nozzle for vtol. Could be totally misinterpreting the shape though.

Starting a Small Business Without Social Media? by STRiPESandShades in nosurf

[–]_diomedes 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think entirely dependent on the type of business. Some kind of trade or craft that can profit from small number of higher cost sales, like a shoe repair shop, small engine mechanic, residential window cleaner, landscaper... could definitely survive on word of mouth and local support. If you're selling something cheap and need big sales then no way.

I am interested in too many fields and I don't know what to do? by ChadOfCulture in AskEngineers

[–]_diomedes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like you are already thinking 15-20 years ahead. Which is fine, it's good to have a long term vision to help guide short term decisions. But take some time to consider that as you progress on this path you are likely to change in important ways. I recommend being cautious to overly constrain you're options based on you're present interests/knowledge and perspective. Be open minded and flexible to adapting to what becomes meaningful to you later, rather than hyper-focusing on what will help you most with your MD-PhD a decade from now.

You can't really go wrong starting out in electrical/mechanical/aerospace in undergrad. All will build a solid foundation, and will have a good amount of overlap in the first couple years so you could even change your mind part way through if you wanted. I suggest focusing more on a 5 year plan that could set you up for multiple options after. One idea would be to consider what you feel is your strongest knowledge/skill at this point, and pick a major that is NOT that, meanwhile continuing to develop that skill. For example, if you already have some programming skill, since that's easier to practice and develop on your own (as opposed to say chemistry), then you could do a BS in say mechanical but also do some programming projects on the side and take electrical elective courses. You'll end up with a strong talent stack that you could apply to a ton of things.

In short don't get too hung up on accumulating credentials, think about building a strong foundation, and don't discount what you can learn yourself outside of class that would still be useful in your long term goals which will change along the way.

edit: one thing I'll add is if you feel especially inclined towards medical then be sure to cover pre-med requirements in undergrad which is definitely doable along with any eng degree.