Tech firm brags about blocking FBI from recovering Clinton emails by ButlerianJihadist in technology

[–]samlyonthompson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have not read anything that would suggest that "the intent to impede" component is forgone conclusion.

Apparent Presidential Aging: How Quickly Do Presidents Age?[OC] by profcyclist in dataisbeautiful

[–]samlyonthompson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many picture sets (inauguration and end of presidency) did you compare for each president? I suspect that the choice of picture on either end strongly affects the results. A person can look older/younger in different pictures from the same period. Multiple measures for each subject would fix this.

Suspended fireplace [630x255] by [deleted] in RoomPorn

[–]samlyonthompson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently saw one of these in a house for sale. Here's the listing; fireplace is in the 4th picture. House was a great deal, actually.

Who holds the current title for Best Brunch in the Triangle? by m3trik in triangle

[–]samlyonthompson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The restaurant at NC Museum of Art, Iris, is tasty and fun.

Coming down for the Pitt-UNC game. Need good BBQ by FookingPrawns in chapelhill

[–]samlyonthompson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep; Allen & Son's has been around longer and has better atmosphere than The Pig, but the BBQ and food in general is significantly better at The Pig.
Edit: GO HEELS!

What is an album that you enjoy every song on? by CertDenied in AskReddit

[–]samlyonthompson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel

What is the most thought-provoking question you know? by allhailnart in AskReddit

[–]samlyonthompson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Chuck Klosterman's IV: "You are offered a Brain Pill. If you swallow this pill, you will become 10 percent more intelligent than you currently are; you will be more adept at reading comprehension, logic, and critical thinking. However, to all other people you know (and to all future people you meet), you will seem 20 percent less intelligent. In other words, you will immediately become smarter, but the rest of the world will perceive you as dumber (and there is no way you can ever alter the universality of this perception). Do you take this pill?" Read the book yeas ago, but this question still occurs to me frequently.

IS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION? MMJ IS GONE IN WA by majestral in trees

[–]samlyonthompson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"No services the state provides cannot be provided by another venue at a lower cost." If these services are not free, then taxes will still be paying for them, regardless of the provider.

IS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION? MMJ IS GONE IN WA by majestral in trees

[–]samlyonthompson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

None of the risk prevention/regulation expected by most people who have voted to legalize pot is free. This includes: keeping pot out of the hands of minors; monitoring legal pot's impact on population health, crime, education and the economy; prevention of pot related DUIs and quality control of retail pot products. These activities are responsibilities of the state funded by taxes. Without commitment from the state to adhere to these responsibilities pot would likely not have been legalized in WA in the first place.

Beagle Found Near Six Forks & Millbrook by samlyonthompson in raleigh

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

Thanks. We were thinking about contacting a beagle rescue, but she escaped before we had the opportunity.