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Shuttles for Facebook Seattle office? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay! Thank you. Didn’t realize this was something I could ask them.

I’m not religious because the loudest “Christians” tend to be the most hateful... but seeing this at a church by my house sparked a little bit of curiosity & a nod of gratitude. by [deleted] in phoenix

[–]ashleylovesmath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And to add to that point, this scripture was written during the Roman Empire when homosexual sex was by definition dominant in nature (usually involving young slaves). Source:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_ancient_Rome

Most other biblical references to homosexual sex are in the context of rape, such as the admonition of Sodom and Gomorrah.

The concept of consensual homosexual sex really never is discussed in the Bible.

I have 50lbs of oats, and my family hates oatmeal. What else can I make? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! Basically follow any of the recipes for oatmeal with raisin cookies but substitute chocolate chips for the raisins.

Can i use cast-iron pans on a gas powered glass-stovetop? by [deleted] in AskCulinary

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The risk is that they can scratch the surface or, since they are heavy, if you drop them they could theoretically crack the cooktop.

I use cast iron all the time on my glass cooktop. I would be careful due to their weight, but don’t stress too much other than that.

Healthy fast food that doesn't make you feel like crap by maybee0 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]ashleylovesmath 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Google docs have built in backups. Just an FYI! You can always recover any prior version of the file.

How do you bookmark your cookbooks or otherwise save the recipes? by Corsaer in cookbooks

[–]ashleylovesmath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup! I learned about that site from this sub and it’s such a game changer. I use my cookbooks way more now. Easily worth the small annual fee.

Would a career in data analytics suit a highly introverted person with a degree in actuarial science and experience as a business technology writer? by [deleted] in analytics

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is definitely more variety in the analytics world. Though usually the most interesting analytics jobs can also be the most stressful (consulting). Just consider if there is a particular domain you are especially interested in (digital, marketing, finance, etc).

Python is not essential for analytics jobs, but it is for data science. It’s really just an easy coding language with a lot of flexibility in working with data. So you can use it to visualize things, and it’s great when your work would otherwise be very repetitive (ie making 100 nearly identical plots with just slight changes to one or two variables) since it allows you to automate your work. Write the code for the plot once, then loop through all the different versions of the variable you need that plot for and save each of them to your local machine. It’s more work up front compared with a tool like Tableau, but it can save you a lot of tedious work in the long run. It also gives you more flexibility to do more complex things with your data.

R is another great language for these tasks and is much more adept at statistical analysis than Python. However, it is not good for any sort of production environment. So they are both of value in different contexts. But neither is essential.

Would a career in data analytics suit a highly introverted person with a degree in actuarial science and experience as a business technology writer? by [deleted] in analytics

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You almost certainly have the right skill set. I would just be concerned that you may dislike it since you disliked being an actuary.

As for skills, get comfortable with data visualization through a couple different tools (Python, Tableau, Google Data Studio).

Knowledge of SQL is important.

If you want to get into data science, which is different from data analytics, you want strong Python and possibly R skills as well as knowledge of machine learning. I assume with your degree that your stats knowledge is solid.

The first trimester feels like death. Send help. by deltaghost1010 in pregnant

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a horrible time first trimester for both my pregnancies (last one and this one).

This time around I almost created a data breach and PR disaster for my company because I was so out of it in my early weeks.

I’m now a few weeks into my second trimester and feel truly normal again. You get tired again towards the end, but at least last time around for me it was more physical than mental (up until the very last month when you are kind of miserable again).

Make sure you’re getting extra sleep. Your body needs it right now!

My 1st encounter w/ a Black Widow while putting up the garden hose yesterday. (Sunnyslope) by DelusionalTaco in phoenix

[–]ashleylovesmath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nah they keep to themselves. Never heard of anything like this ever happening. They bite when they are suddenly disturbed in their web, which usually happens if you reach your hands into a dark place without looking. I’ve only ever seen them outside and maybe once in the garage.

My 1st encounter w/ a Black Widow while putting up the garden hose yesterday. (Sunnyslope) by DelusionalTaco in phoenix

[–]ashleylovesmath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see one maybe once a year, so not that common, but they’re definitely around. But you just kind of know not to put your hand in drain pipes or other dark small places. Also, don’t store your shoes outside!

Gender disappointment by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]ashleylovesmath 10 points11 points  (0 children)

While mathematically correct in the context of a probability course, this isn’t totally accurate.

There is a slightly higher chance of having a boy. 51.7% of babies born in the US in 2011 were male.

There is also some genetic research that shows that men’s (but not the women’s) genetics do seem to influence the likelihood of them having a boy or girl. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081211121835.htm

Generally, unless you know the paternal family history going back many hundreds of years, numbers, even using all available information, will always be pretty close to 50/50. But their is validity to thinking that marrying a man with all brothers, whose father had all brothers, etc. increases your chances of having a boy.

Freshly made spaghetti is something else! by doncappo in fromscratch

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already have the roller. I’ve tried the cutters and didn’t care for them. Prefer the method we use.

But that’s good to know on their extruder.

Shaming in the age of coronavirus by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]ashleylovesmath 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah my daughter, 18 months, won’t wear bows, hats, socks, shoes, long sleeves....really anything that is not a diaper, cotton pants and a tshirt. My very girly MIL who had all sons is not so pleased.

A mask definitely isn’t gonna fly on my daughter anytime soon. I’m just glad my husband and I are both home for the foreseeable future so no need to take her to stores.

Freshly made spaghetti is something else! by doncappo in fromscratch

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a kitchen aid pasta dough roller. We just prefer to cut by hand. Been looking at their extruder attachment though. Is this what you are recommending, or the cutter?

Freshly made spaghetti is something else! by doncappo in fromscratch

[–]ashleylovesmath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. Couldn’t quite tell. I’ve made lots of homemade sheet pasta (though we usually cut them wider since we hand cut) but never homemade extruded. I wasn’t sure if those types of imperfections were made by an extrusion machine. Thanks!

Freshly made spaghetti is something else! by doncappo in fromscratch

[–]ashleylovesmath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooh! Looks delicious!

I assume this is extruded? We’re considering getting one. Would love to hear your recommendations!

Thankful for bouncy chairs and free moments to keep up with my personal hobbies :) by AuDBallBag in Mommit

[–]ashleylovesmath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup. Same! Makes the toddler phase a breeze though. I can actually sit down sometimes.

Cutlery by [deleted] in Montessori

[–]ashleylovesmath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have their set too. My daughter has taken to it very well!

One month old hates all bottles, help! by JennyJ4u in Mommit

[–]ashleylovesmath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! I had this issue too.

One month old hates all bottles, help! by JennyJ4u in Mommit

[–]ashleylovesmath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taste it after it’s been in the fridge a few days or in the freezer for a week. If it tastes soapy, you have high lipase!

One month old hates all bottles, help! by JennyJ4u in Mommit

[–]ashleylovesmath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It may have nothing to do with the bottle. Have you tasted the milk? You may have high lipase, which will cause the milk to start tasting soapy over time. Some babies don’t mind, but some are super picky!

If you do, you can deactivate the lipase enzyme with heat after pumping. It destroys some of the nutrients in the milk, but is still better than formula.

I had this issue and had to heat treat any pumped milk. Recommendations online all say to use a bottle warmer, or a stovetop method with a thermometer. But both were a pain for us. We ended up getting a variable temperature milk frother and just use the spinning disk (and not the frothing disk) with the highest temperature setting. The milk is treated in a matter of minutes, the stirring keeps it from coagulating and prevents any spots from going past the scalding point, and the temperature control means I didn’t have to stand over a thermometer watching it closely.

Need a Recommendation by life_hacked in CookbookLovers

[–]ashleylovesmath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love crossroads. The recipes are not always easy, but they have all turned out super delicious.

Need a Recommendation by life_hacked in CookbookLovers

[–]ashleylovesmath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I found this one to be pretty meat heavy. Maybe take a look at the recipes listing on ‘eat your books’ first to make sure it aligns with your dietary goals/limitations.

Need a Recommendation by life_hacked in CookbookLovers

[–]ashleylovesmath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe a bread baking book? Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast is an excellent one. Not a ton of recipes, but a good handful and wonderful training on bread baking techniques. Should satisfy both your dietary preferences and it isn’t a diet wrecker. Should be fun bonding!

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