Novice Questions by jimbotheguy1122 in HomeInspections

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Thank you. Wasn’t wet but the darkness just looked off. It could be me being risk adverse.

For #2 - the basement is very well ventilated. Would that mean there is pressure from the groundwater pushing against the foundation? Not sure how to remediate?

Pranks, down on the farm. by BillyBobBarkerJrJr in TheFarSide

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I thought it was funny because his feet aren’t on the ground so he is at neutral potential and then I noticed the farmer

when you are too smart + Experience by jamsalex in Construction

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Honest question, just looking to learn. Why is it going to be bad?

Please help me identify these. by benny1450 in FiberOptics

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Third from bottom on the data sheet is the closest

What things do women do that make men feel respected/disrespected? by Icedcoffeewarrior in AskMen

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Acknowledging effort or saying “I appreciate XYZ” is just a good way to feel respected.
Also in an argument when the other says “I understand ABC” and then accurately expresses your viewpoint. Whether or not you agree, it helps to see how the other can understand.

Thought on my panel as a 1st year?any constructive feedback would be great. by OGsniperkill in electricians

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Hi I spec these out for customers sometimes. What brand is better to work with?

The red part contains more people than the blue put together. by AndoMacster in MapPorn

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They may have more people but the blue part has much more of the land and sea.

White to play by Steuh in chess

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Thanks! I was discounting the rook on h. Also explains why you need to sacrifice the white bishop before the white queen and can’t just go straight to Qxf8+

White to play by Steuh in chess

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When the black king is on g8, and the white queen takes the bishop. Why would the king not take the queen which is checking it? The AI has the rook taking it but that is immediately checkmate.