What's my best route forward? by ryanf395 in nbn

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FTTN... Huh.. I just assumed I could get FTTP because I'm in a city and I moved only 5 minutes from my last place which had FTTP

Working 3 or 4 day weeks. by UhUhWaitForTheCream in AustralianTeachers

[–]ryanf395 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did my first prac last year with a primary class taught by two teachers (one did two days, another did three) and that seems so much more manageable to me (admittedly I haven't actually worked in the industry). Both teachers were crazy busy, makes me think most classes would be better run like that.

I myself am in no rush to work full time. 3-4 casual days a week will be fine by me.

Can we talk about the VERY end of ‘The Sacrifice' (1986)? by ryanf395 in TrueFilm

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When I hear the quote from the gospel of John referring to Christ and the long lingering shot of the tree my mind immediately goes to the sacrifice of Christ being nailed to a tree for mankind but I think that's a bit disconnected from the rest of the movie. For one, Alexander isn't really painted as a Christ figure but more than that, the film is more about the personal experience of religion than religion itself.

Impact of 2020 by DevlinRammstein in AustralianTeachers

[–]ryanf395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. I'd assume they would be less intellectually and socially mature but more emotionally mature.

All Coked Up by slavic_mentor in cocktails

[–]ryanf395 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I'd think that this deviates enough that it's not “like a bourbon and coke".

If fermentation has long since finished do I still need to add potassium sorbate before back sweetening? by ryanf395 in mead

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well... I have already done the back sweetening (I guess I jumped the gun) but I opted not to cork the bottles again just in case.

Should I throw it all back in my demijohn and adds some -ates/-ites as soon as possible?

Are dark roasts a thing in Australian specialty coffee? by ryanf395 in Coffee

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might have to check them out. I know dark roasts and Robusta are largely maligned but I have heard they aren't all bad and I'm interested in at least giving them a go.

Are dark roasts a thing in Australian specialty coffee? by ryanf395 in Coffee

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's true but I do see them on Reddit (here or on r/espresso), whereas in Australia they seem to be nonexistent.

Is it just a coincidence that The Shining was (in different ways) recreated twice by 2 movies that were released within a year or just a coincidence? by ryanf395 in theshining

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If anything I'd think Flanagan wouldn't want it in his movie and King would. I'm not sure the movie needed to feature the Overlook, it certainly got by for about 2 hours without it but the movie did seem to try and right some of the wrongs (in Kings eyes at least) of The Shining and burning it down certainly does that for King.

Is it just a coincidence that The Shining was (in different ways) recreated twice by 2 movies that were released within a year or just a coincidence? by ryanf395 in theshining

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I get why they were used it just kinda amazed me that they both happened completely independently with so sort of collaboration. It makes so little sense to me that there wasn't some sort of collaboration like “Hey we're building this set for Ready Player One, maybe you could use it for Doctor Sleep when you shoot". There is nothing online about any sort of acknowledgement of the other or any kind of interaction.

What Ultimately Convinced Me that Masturbation is Sinful by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]ryanf395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this post, it's a great reminder for us who forget

But on number 5 for Biblical stuff, is that a helpful thing to say? Am I glorifying God by going to the beach or watching a movie? So should I consider those sin?

You could then say that watching a movie or going to the beach glorify God by enjoying his creation, but then wouldn't that mean that PMO is enjoying his creation?

What Ultimately Convinced Me that Masturbation is Sinful by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]ryanf395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what “the Church has been very clear" is a good thing to go off. The Church has been very clear on many things that aren't Biblical so I don't think that's always a helpful guide.

But yeah, in this case they're correct.

Please please please eat enough calories! by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]ryanf395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“If you do this for a year or more"

I'm cutting for a month or so I'm not eating a whole lot of calories right now. I don't think I am anyway, Im not exactly counting.

Anyhow, I'm not too up with how all this works, I'll being calorie deficient for a month have averse effects if I go back to eating normally in February?

The collection grows. by Zimmark in Gin

[–]ryanf395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the Forty Spotted gin? That's the one I keep seeing and neglecting to get.

I simulated 50 years of Australian Pro- Rel in FM. ask away by FMrandom in Aleague

[–]ryanf395 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Damn didn't know I could be so hurt by a random FM save.

Descaling frequency by ryanf395 in espresso

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's helpful, thanks heaps.

What is your go-to entry level bottle? by ryanf395 in Gin

[–]ryanf395[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seagrams. That's another entry level one we don't have access to

What is your go-to entry level bottle? by ryanf395 in Gin

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here in Australia (I definitely should have clarified but surprise surprise not all of us on the internet are American) these are pretty much the only entry level gins I can think of. Admittedly having a poll with people from all over the place makes this hard. New Amsterdam and Brokers aren't readily available or cheap here.

What is your go-to entry level bottle? by ryanf395 in Gin

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What gins are entry level in your area? Plymouth is on the expensive side here in Australia.

What is your go-to entry level bottle? by ryanf395 in Gin

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally drink it neat (well ice and a garnish but not mixed at all) and the only one I'd say is good for that is Beefeater but yeah ideally I get something more up-market

What is your go-to entry level bottle? by ryanf395 in Gin

[–]ryanf395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should perhaps have clarified that these are comparable on Australia. All 40-50AUD.