In 2010 Colorado Senate Bill 09-080 established a program to allow rainwater collection for anyone who meets certain requirements and registers for a permit, there may be further developments along those lines.
I've never heard of anyone being prosecuted for rainwater collection, and they sell special rainwater collection barrels at garden centers all over the state. It is technically illegal, so my water barrels are hidden from the street just in case.
Some shoes are better than others. I broke my foot a few years back and discovered how much of a difference it makes. Everyone is different, but try experimenting. Some people like orthotic insoles or a specific type of support. My broken foot is happiest with a specific running shoe that corrects overpronation, took me a year to find the best comfort.
Geez, sweeping statements like that just are begging for a counterexample.
Rail suck. All public transportation sucks.
In order for ti to be competitive, they need to pack the fucking cars to crowded standing room only.
I have always strived for a reverse commute. For example, I currently live in Denver and work in a suburb. My commute is quite comfortable, I always have a place to sit. Trains going the other way are standing room only.
And do you thin rail is free? IN most places it's more expensive then a car.
I pay $4/day for a 30 mile round trip commute. That's about the price of gas, not to mention insurance, wear and tear, etc. Some people complain about the subsidies that transit receives, but oil companies, auto manufacturers, roads, etc. receive subsidies as well.
". Commuting by rail is much cheaper than trying to maintain a car, much less hassle than driving a car, "
I have never seen this to pan out in any commuting system in the US.
It pans out for me, in the 3 cities I have lived. I always make an effort to find a place near transit to live and when looking for work give a job points for being near transit. I'm willing to drive for the right job, but it has only happened once. Driving was unpleasant enough I ended up looking again after a year.
There are network effects in a big city. Some of it may be irrational, some of it may matter less with current technology, but it is a real thing. You simply don't have the same density in a mid size city. There are positive effects and negative effects from lower density, and just because you (and I) interpret the factors in a manner that makes a mid size city more appealing doesn't mean that is the only or best way to look at it for every case.
Many success stories such as instagram would have played out differently if they hadn't happened in a place with a huge density of talent, creative types, hipsters, billionaires, tech companies, etc.
People pay more to live in the big city for a lot of reasons. Since there is more of everything there is likely to be more of whatever they find interesting. There are a lot of things that don't achieve critical mass in a small city or a town. Some people like the energy and hubbub of a city, find the millions of people exciting.
I live in a small city and am happy there, but I have friends in big cities and understand why they like it. I like to visit big cities, but I grow claustrophobic surrounded by people 24 hours a day. I tried to live in SF when I finished college but it drove me nuts. It didn't help that I could only afford to share a 2 br apartment with 3 other people.
Not everyone uses the same decimal mark The period and comma are the two most popular ones, it looks like the comma may be more popular. Next time you see numbers that seem a bit fishy see if using a different decimal mark makes them work better.
The packaging protected goods from the chisel. Not that I'm a fan of overpackaging, but the protection goes both ways. Imagine the damage a loose chisel could do, especially if it wormed its way out of a pallet 30' up.
I've seen workplaces where employees are given training and turnover is quite low. They have to be enjoyable places to work, and they have to give substantial annual raises. I got a 20% raise when I took on more duties.
If an employee can bail out and get a bigger salary they were underpaid. It's cheaper to pay them what they're worth than train somebody new.
I disagree. I know several people who find the owners manual online before making a purchase. Badly written ones are a big negative. People often read reviews before a purchase, and a poor manual will be reflected in that. It's a large factor if it is so poorly written that a lot of people can't figure out how to use the product.
Someday I'll be whistling the viagra music while I buy generic pills from the robot pharmacist. Zoom away in my rocket pants. Their ad was a failure, they got nothing from me and I'll get an assisted erection at reasonable cost.
That is so true. It is amazing to consider that ~100 years ago there were no cars, phones, planes, spaceships, electricity, antibiotics, etc. More has been discovered in the last 100 years than ever before. I think it is likely that 100 years from now people will be amazed about all the things we don't know about but are commonplace and affordable.
That is problematic. Are you willing to destroy the secondhand market? How do you handle erroneous listings? What happens when everyone starts spoofing ESN/IMEI?
Even worse is the detergent overuse problem. This happens in dishwashers, washing machines, hand washed dishes, etc. The measuring cup is often 10X the necessary size, and some people fill it twice to get things extra clean. All that detergent cleans less effectively, clogs the machinery and plumbing, pollutes waterways. You can take most peoples laundry and wash it without soap several times before it gets clean. There is so much residue on swimsuits that pools and hot tubs get sudsy.
That is depressing. Reminds me, I got lucky with Packard Bell myself. I bought a Pentium Pro PC for about $2k and was very happy with it. The power supply died after about 5 years, so I took a standard power supply that wouldn't fit in their retarded form factor and bolted it to the side. My Frankenputer kept humming for another 5 years until I retired it, still functional.
That was my first thought as well. I am surprised to read so far without anyone questioning this. I presume the VP of SAP would make 7 figures salary+benefits+options. This is a rounding error in his income so clearly something irrational is happening.
I've known people who get a thrill from outsmarting the system or for punishing a company. Perhaps he had a grudge against Target and got pleasure from stealing token amounts from them.
I've seen homeless people making coffee camp style, heating over a fire. A can of low grade coffee will last weeks for a few dollars. Shelters, churches, AA, etc. all offer free coffee. A lot of homeless people gather at fast food restaurants, spending hours drinking bottomless $1 cups. I don't think the poorest in our society have trouble getting coffee.
It is easy to find fault with kids these days and worry about the future, but try to remember that people have been saying this since the dawn of civilization.
That is the most sinister snopes article I have ever seen. They mention the manufacturer's claim that it takes 45 seconds to explode a twinkie in a microwave. That will cause millions of curious people to microwave a twinkie until it explodes, wreaking havoc across the globe and goosing twinkie sales.
Steel cut oats are fashionable and seen as a luxury item and are often imported. I buy mine at a small chain Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers for US$2/lb
I really hope they do this for Amoxicillin. I hate having to waste $20 on a Doctor's visit when I know damn well that i've got an ear infection from a cold, and all the doctor is going to do is prescribe Amoxicillin anyways. Thankfully, my Mom usually has some around since she gets it prescribed regularly for ongoing issues. Ear infections to me like migraine headaches are to women.
OTS = Off The Shelf
You are an idiot. Amoxicillin is exactly as effective as placebo for ear infection. If your mom keeps a partial prescription around she isn't taking a full course of antibiotics and is an idiot, too.
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In 2010 Colorado Senate Bill 09-080 established a program to allow rainwater collection for anyone who meets certain requirements and registers for a permit, there may be further developments along those lines.
I've never heard of anyone being prosecuted for rainwater collection, and they sell special rainwater collection barrels at garden centers all over the state. It is technically illegal, so my water barrels are hidden from the street just in case.
Make sure you practice. I witnessed a chair thrown at a window in anger and it bounced off, injuring the thrower. No, it wasn't at microsoft.
Some shoes are better than others. I broke my foot a few years back and discovered how much of a difference it makes. Everyone is different, but try experimenting. Some people like orthotic insoles or a specific type of support. My broken foot is happiest with a specific running shoe that corrects overpronation, took me a year to find the best comfort.
They're both valid words with different meaning. Misogyny means more of a hatred of women where gynophobic has more of a fear of women meaning.
Rail suck. All public transportation sucks. In order for ti to be competitive, they need to pack the fucking cars to crowded standing room only.
I have always strived for a reverse commute. For example, I currently live in Denver and work in a suburb. My commute is quite comfortable, I always have a place to sit. Trains going the other way are standing room only.
And do you thin rail is free? IN most places it's more expensive then a car.
I pay $4/day for a 30 mile round trip commute. That's about the price of gas, not to mention insurance, wear and tear, etc. Some people complain about the subsidies that transit receives, but oil companies, auto manufacturers, roads, etc. receive subsidies as well.
". Commuting by rail is much cheaper than trying to maintain a car, much less hassle than driving a car, " I have never seen this to pan out in any commuting system in the US.
It pans out for me, in the 3 cities I have lived. I always make an effort to find a place near transit to live and when looking for work give a job points for being near transit. I'm willing to drive for the right job, but it has only happened once. Driving was unpleasant enough I ended up looking again after a year.
There are network effects in a big city. Some of it may be irrational, some of it may matter less with current technology, but it is a real thing. You simply don't have the same density in a mid size city. There are positive effects and negative effects from lower density, and just because you (and I) interpret the factors in a manner that makes a mid size city more appealing doesn't mean that is the only or best way to look at it for every case.
Many success stories such as instagram would have played out differently if they hadn't happened in a place with a huge density of talent, creative types, hipsters, billionaires, tech companies, etc.
People pay more to live in the big city for a lot of reasons. Since there is more of everything there is likely to be more of whatever they find interesting. There are a lot of things that don't achieve critical mass in a small city or a town. Some people like the energy and hubbub of a city, find the millions of people exciting.
I live in a small city and am happy there, but I have friends in big cities and understand why they like it. I like to visit big cities, but I grow claustrophobic surrounded by people 24 hours a day. I tried to live in SF when I finished college but it drove me nuts. It didn't help that I could only afford to share a 2 br apartment with 3 other people.
Not everyone uses the same decimal mark The period and comma are the two most popular ones, it looks like the comma may be more popular. Next time you see numbers that seem a bit fishy see if using a different decimal mark makes them work better.
The packaging protected goods from the chisel. Not that I'm a fan of overpackaging, but the protection goes both ways. Imagine the damage a loose chisel could do, especially if it wormed its way out of a pallet 30' up.
I've seen workplaces where employees are given training and turnover is quite low. They have to be enjoyable places to work, and they have to give substantial annual raises. I got a 20% raise when I took on more duties.
If an employee can bail out and get a bigger salary they were underpaid. It's cheaper to pay them what they're worth than train somebody new.
I disagree. I know several people who find the owners manual online before making a purchase. Badly written ones are a big negative. People often read reviews before a purchase, and a poor manual will be reflected in that. It's a large factor if it is so poorly written that a lot of people can't figure out how to use the product.
Someday I'll be whistling the viagra music while I buy generic pills from the robot pharmacist. Zoom away in my rocket pants. Their ad was a failure, they got nothing from me and I'll get an assisted erection at reasonable cost.
new computer? burn? That sounds exhausting!
Why not just use a live CD or a bootable flash drive OS?
That is so true. It is amazing to consider that ~100 years ago there were no cars, phones, planes, spaceships, electricity, antibiotics, etc. More has been discovered in the last 100 years than ever before. I think it is likely that 100 years from now people will be amazed about all the things we don't know about but are commonplace and affordable.
That is problematic. Are you willing to destroy the secondhand market? How do you handle erroneous listings? What happens when everyone starts spoofing ESN/IMEI?
Even worse is the detergent overuse problem. This happens in dishwashers, washing machines, hand washed dishes, etc. The measuring cup is often 10X the necessary size, and some people fill it twice to get things extra clean. All that detergent cleans less effectively, clogs the machinery and plumbing, pollutes waterways. You can take most peoples laundry and wash it without soap several times before it gets clean. There is so much residue on swimsuits that pools and hot tubs get sudsy.
I thought I didn't like ketchup until I tried some homemade stuff that was less sweet and salty than is typical.
That is depressing. Reminds me, I got lucky with Packard Bell myself. I bought a Pentium Pro PC for about $2k and was very happy with it. The power supply died after about 5 years, so I took a standard power supply that wouldn't fit in their retarded form factor and bolted it to the side. My Frankenputer kept humming for another 5 years until I retired it, still functional.
That was my first thought as well. I am surprised to read so far without anyone questioning this. I presume the VP of SAP would make 7 figures salary+benefits+options. This is a rounding error in his income so clearly something irrational is happening.
I've known people who get a thrill from outsmarting the system or for punishing a company. Perhaps he had a grudge against Target and got pleasure from stealing token amounts from them.
I've seen homeless people making coffee camp style, heating over a fire. A can of low grade coffee will last weeks for a few dollars. Shelters, churches, AA, etc. all offer free coffee. A lot of homeless people gather at fast food restaurants, spending hours drinking bottomless $1 cups. I don't think the poorest in our society have trouble getting coffee.
It is easy to find fault with kids these days and worry about the future, but try to remember that people have been saying this since the dawn of civilization.
That is the most sinister snopes article I have ever seen. They mention the manufacturer's claim that it takes 45 seconds to explode a twinkie in a microwave. That will cause millions of curious people to microwave a twinkie until it explodes, wreaking havoc across the globe and goosing twinkie sales.
Steel cut oats are fashionable and seen as a luxury item and are often imported. I buy mine at a small chain Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers for US$2/lb
I really hope they do this for Amoxicillin. I hate having to waste $20 on a Doctor's visit when I know damn well that i've got an ear infection from a cold, and all the doctor is going to do is prescribe Amoxicillin anyways. Thankfully, my Mom usually has some around since she gets it prescribed regularly for ongoing issues. Ear infections to me like migraine headaches are to women.
OTS = Off The Shelf
You are an idiot. Amoxicillin is exactly as effective as placebo for ear infection. If your mom keeps a partial prescription around she isn't taking a full course of antibiotics and is an idiot, too.
I've worked in dozens of pharmacies and have never seen this. It sounds criminally dangerous. I think you are mistaken.
I see a lot of first line antibiotics that are probably not doing anything helpful, but I have never seen anything mislabeled.