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"The fundamental causes of tailgating then are self-delusion and self absorption.I would call the fundamental cause people traveling in the passing lane while not actively passing anyone and refusing to pull over, but that doesn't really excuse..." [
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"When my wife is in direct contact with my penis, I've always been able to infer the rest for myself. Words are superfluous." [
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2 months ago
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"I can answer #1. See this web page for a tutorial. There might be a new app in the appstore that can do this, I don't know.
I don't know a way to record calls, but I'm pretty sure it would have to be a native app to do it. You might want to do..." [
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"You needed a lawyer the first time you talked to the company's lawyer -- who wasn't representing you, and was taking notes that in all likelihood will be handed over to the SEC and any other law enforcement agency that asks.That is absurd. Nothing..." [
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2 months ago
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"OK but five roundtrip plane tickets to carry 9,999 dollars with you each time will set you back about 3,000 bucks, it's a bad idea.It is also a crime to structure transactions to avoid reporting requirements which carries quite stiff penalties...." [
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2 months ago
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"Alton Brown's leftover Mac & Cheese deep fry is so simple and so insanely good that it hardly seems fair. On the off chance that your wife was mostly hoping for the early death scenario, I'd suggest you try these. At least you'll die happy...." [
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3 months ago
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"I think you should consider that the message your boss is sending you isn't merely that you aren't providing sufficient documentation of your arrival and departure times...." [
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4 months ago
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"Just FYI, on your second point, that's easily fixed. Check out the diverter valve and spray head aerator for mineral deposits or other clogs. Soak both, or even the whole sprayer/hose/valve assembly, in vinegar overnight if it looks crusty.
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5 months ago
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"I tried to answer this question last night, but I couldn't figure out how to say exactly what I felt. We're both in our mid to late 40s and have decided that having children is not the right path for us. We may be a bit atypical in that my wife..." [
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6 months ago
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"I'm a world-class poker player and very soon to be a published author, both of which would not have happened had I been focused on raising children.
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6 months ago
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"It is a complex question, but the general category of stuff you want to Google is "contracts of adhesion." Broadly speaking, contracts that are very one-sided and show evidence of not being freely bargained for are subject to special..." [
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6 months ago
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7 months ago
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"My best guess is that they are in a state of having to totally embrace their decision to not have children because it is too late for them. To admit their regret at this point would be a serious blow to their overall happiness. Sort of a coping..." [
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9 months ago
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"This sort of subterfuge is highly overrated by amateur players. At lower limits and with less skilled players, you will often the only one at the table looking for physical tells. Attempting subtle ways to mislead them will usually be wasted...." [
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9 months ago
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"I can't offer any help in the emotional control aspect, because my issue is somewhat of the opposite of yours -- I get accused of having a Spock-like detachment from my emotions, especially in a work setting.
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10 months ago
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"If "bad thoughts" mean that you look at her in an attractive outfit and briefly contemplate the joys of her physical form or you notice that she smells lovely in the morning and you make excuses to chat a few seconds more than you have to,..." [
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11 months ago
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"The problem is that we don't have the crucial information to completely understand this problem. If the boyfriend is a co-conspirator in helping you to navigate the cultural minefield of expectations in a big family dynamic and he is working WITH..." [
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11 months ago
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"It seems that many of you are discussing home games, where the rules are whatever the house says they are. Many of you have also correctly observed that knowledge is power and the less information you reveal about your hands and how you play them,..." [
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11 months ago
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"The rule varies by room. In cash games, most casinos in Las Vegas don't require you to show until the hand is complete. If the other player shows his hand and you cannot beat him, you can generally just throw your hand away without showing...." [
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11 months ago
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"Shopkeeper's privilege applies only when they have a reasonable basis to suspect you of shoplifting. Routine requests to see your receipt are just that, REQUESTS. You are free to decline and they have no right to stop you. In most cases, detaining..." [
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"On a 90% payout nickel slot machine making ten spins per minute, you would expect to lose about $9 per hour. I can't imagine you would find penny slots any longer. There are slot machines with better payouts, so if you are careful to find..." [
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"Seeing Cady as an example of the Übermensch is such a comically bad interpretation of the concept that it is unlikely to be productive to argue the case. The Übermensch was the ultimate creator (compare to the "last man" who was defined by..." [
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"They will ask specific questions about drug use if you are applying for a position that includes a SSBI. This would apply to jobs carrying a security clearance of secret or above. A polygraph would be unusual unless you were seeking a very..." [
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"Corky says:I'm safe as long as I am a good research assistant!It would be terribly cruel to make you plan your own murder." [
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Two years ago
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Two years ago
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"I am stunned by the people who advocate going to HR about this. chr1sb0y has the most accurate take on the function of HR in a corporation. It certainly is not to help employees to extricate themselves from uncomfortable situations they get into as..." [
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Two years ago
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"Crsipy Pata at the Magic Wok in Artesia may save your skin. You might also consider Asaian Noodles in Chinatown or Salo Salo in Glendale.
Loads of good intel can be found on..." [
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Two years ago
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"There are so many boxers that meet this description that it would pain me to list them all. Leon Spinks springs to mind immediately." [
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Two years ago
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"I find that renting children from my siblings is much more effective for me than owning. The kids seem to enjoy it and I find nearly equal joy in picking them up and returning them...." [
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