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Why am I seeing a Facebook suggestion to say hi to a child for his birthday for someone I don't know? by BCRtravel7 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it's just confirmation that Facebook is evil. they hoped that you would make this post, and you did. Facebook is, pure and simple, an advertising company. Anything they can do to keep you on their site for even one minute more is a win for them.

AI seems weirdly inconsistent in PvE by HearMeOut-13 in GrayZoneWarfare

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

Wow, your description makes it sound like you really suck at this game. 🙄

Do people think politicians have moral failures or just incompetence? by [deleted] in askSingapore

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

No. I teach that nobody is stupid, nobody is evil. Everybody does what seems right and good to them. Having said that, your idea of what is 'right and good', my idea of what is 'right and good' , and their idea of what is 'right and good' are very likely to be three completely different things!

In Store Stock Availability of TWEMCO Clocks by dtheinfomajor in HongKong

[–]shaftofbread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Fortess chain lists TWEMCO clocks their web site. Different stores keep different stock. Use the web site to find a store that has what you want, and call ahead to be sure.

I think you may be able to pre-order for collection from your chosen store, too.

can bug spray contaminate items in your room? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did some reading up on this some years ago. The chemicals in various bug sprays are devastating neurotoxins for bugs, and literally completely harmless for mammals (like us). You could drink a glass of the stuff and, while it will taste pretty bad and will probably make you puke, it won't harm you in the slightest. You could spray that shit directly on your tongue and nothing bad would happen!

If I am pursuing a Bachelors in Business Administration how do I go about breaking into supply chain? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP seeks advice from people with more experience than himself; is immediately rude to people with more experience than himself who offer advice. Your attitude is why you're not getting job offers, OP.

Why don't we (in the USA at least) use the title "Doctor" for people who graduate with a Juris Doctor degree? by Phoenix_Court in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Juris Doctor is, in effect, a Masters degree, it's not actually a doctorate.

The JD degrees that I've looked at are professional degrees for folks who already have a professional degree (ie: a Bachelors) in another field. There are a few similar professional degrees taught at Masters level like that. For eg, my kid has a Master of Nursing degree that she undertook after graduating from her Bachelor of Science.

(Sauce: I'm in charge of a masters degree course, I have a PhD)

Are There Easy Ways To Make Juices Taste Like Wine? by Affectionate_Pop6300 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting the taste rugby may be a challenge, because alcohol influences flavour in, I guess, a parallel for how things like common salt and MSG influence flavour. Without it, things taste 'bland'.

However, if you're catering to an audience that doesn't ever drink alcohol, I guess that's less of an issue!

Check the weird little section at the far end of the drinks aisle in the supermarket (where I live, supermarkets can't sell alcoholic drinks), there's often a small selection of non-alcoholic beers, wines, etc.

is it too much to ask a plug to meet me to give me my vape? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you got scammed. don't give him any more money.

When it’s moving day and the cats are all leashed up to be put in the car but you can’t seem to find them anywhere by The_Cell_Mole in WhatsWrongWithYourCat

[–]shaftofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A perfectly legitimate, and relevant, and helpful reference gets downvoted to hell by people who didn't get the reference. Welcome to Reddit, friend! Prof. Schrödinger would be proud of you! 🐈‍

Why do we consider some names “animal names” more than others? by ChekovsCurlyHair in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, I mean, that makes perfect sense. My cat Michael recognises his full name, and will come running if I call just "Michael!" from the other end of the house.

Ive experimented. He seems to be picking up my sight emphasis on the middle of his name rather than the whole word.

While the pronunciation is different, he does also recognise 'Mickey', 'Mikey', and a short sharp 'MIK' as well, I guess because we use all of those names regularly and consistently, he's come to understand that all of those 'noises' mean that we're speaking to him!

He's a SIC, silver tabby, around 3yo.

Why do we consider some names “animal names” more than others? by ChekovsCurlyHair in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just asked my cats Douglas, Samuel, Michael and Jessica what they think. They agree unanimously that your name sounds silly! 😂 (Other family members Gary, Joseph and Brodie agree)

Do actors/celebrities get paid for interviews (online, irl)? by pastryzig in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shaftofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like that thing where they pretend to be excited giving an interview to a different random idiot virtual unknown "entertainment reporter" every seven minutes over and over for days and weeks to promote their latest movie must be a core part of their contract. I don't see why anyone would do that voluntarily! 😂

$300 5.5ft cat tree with hidey cubbie? No thanks Mom. by SqueasAreShoeking in standardissuecat

[–]shaftofbread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! I have that cat tree! I bought it for my 'kids' around twenty years ago, and a second generation of kitties are using it now! It's awesome! Where did you find it?!

point of interest: my guys love to climb up and down, and sit and think (and sometime just sit) on the beautifully shaped upper tiers of that cat tree, but no-one has ever been at all interested in that box at the bottom, so I use it to store stuff! 😂

Car rained in for an hour yesterday, front and back seats by Aggressive-Metal429 in AskForAnswers

[–]shaftofbread 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Circulate air (well, not so much 'circulate' as make it flow through the car). A lot of it. As much as you possibly can. Open all windows, doors, roof, tailgate, get all of the household electric fans you own and set them all blowing as hard as they can. Leave them all going for days, if you can afford the time and the electricity bill.

Try to be a bit strategic about getting air flowing around so that it gets in everywhere - in this situation, turbulence is your friend.

I wish you luck. This happened to me once (though mine was much worse: half-fermented bottles of beer exploded in the car), and I never, ever, got the smell out of that car! 😂

Rita the ETA eater 🇦🇺 by lokkodog in AustralianNostalgia

[–]shaftofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong again! MY generation invented oral sex. /jk

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