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I always order small, one to three items, and cannot recall my order ever getting messed up. If it was, I probably did notice.

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ReggieTheReckless posted...

both of the first two books (the short story collections) are great fun, and then once you get into next 5 (the novel series) its a bit slow until 3/4 into the 2nd novel (4th book overall), and then they are great from there in my mind

I am bit concern of running into a snag like this. I read some of the Ender's Game series and by the third or fourth book, was not sure about continuing the series.

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Did you find Witcher II and III more enjoyable after reading the books or it made no difference? I am aware the games take place after the books.

I watched the Netflix Witcher series while playing the latter half of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition. Being more familiar with the characters made understanding the conversations in the game easier to understand and appreciate for me.

I am sure both Witcher II and III are great games on their own without outside material but did reading the books made the experience more enjoyable for you or no difference?

Comments and opinions are appreciated,

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No one has voted for 48 and 16? I voted for 50 and 18 but since the question ask what were their ages, would 48 and 16 be the correct response?

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I misread the question and voted wrong. I think it oughta be 48 and 16 if the question is what were the age and not what is their current age.

I used these equations where x is the dad's current age and y is the son's current age. I think I did it correctly.

x - 2 = 3(y - 2)

x + 14 = 2(y + 14)


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I work as an engineer/drafter. When I am actually ahead with my projects, there is always that feeling the company is not getting enough business even if we are loaded with projects and they simply have not been assigned to me yet.

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Other. I do not regularly drink but have drank too much at some parties before. Fortunately if I do re-visit my meal, I am usually away from the other guests.

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I wonder if major companies would become interplanetary / interstellar companies in a few centuries, if technology gets to that point, and if it would be like Star Wars where an entire planet is owned by the company and the denizens are the employees.

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No. Even when I was the lead priest with my World of Warcraft guild, I was mindful not everyone has the time/capability to research the material and absorb it. We were not a bleeding edge raiding guild and various guild members had families so it was understandable we would not be pushing for server first boss kills. I offered my advice and opinion as a healer based on my personal experience but I did not expect other priests to play the same as me.

EDIT: I have had nerg rage moments with some single-player games though. (i.e. playing Final Fantasy Tactics and my characters missing at 95% hit chance). I am sure others who have played X-Com can relate.

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20 some hours later, that was a really fun experience. Thinking back, my first attempt at playing was frustrating because of the PC mouse control and me playing like a typical FPS game. Getting both the third-party mouse fix and being more strategic in using the plasma cutter and stasis module made a world of a difference.

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BlackScythe0 posted...

The genetics of bending abilities isn't explained that deeply.

LinkPizza posted...

Ah. I see. I kind of wish it was, though...

I wanna say that can potentially open up a can of worms and maybe result in people trying to artificially create benders.

In Legend of Korra, Mako and Bolin's father was from the Earth Kingdom and mother from the Fire Nation. I do not recall if either parents were benders but the union resulted in Mako being a firebender and Bolin an earthbender. If Bolin have a child with Eska, I wonder if a firebending child is possible.....

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Depends on the game. If I can get it cheaper off Green Man Gaming, I would. Certain 3DS / Switch games that I am looking forward to, I may end up just buying at the full price if I cannot find the eShop cards on sale.

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Within Los Angeles County, I would imagine life might not return to relative norm until the spring or summer at the earliest.

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After 10 years of working, I get roughly 15 vacation days / 120 vacation hours per year but we are allowed to use our three sick days toward vacation days.

Regarding holidays we typically get 10 a year. New Years Eve, New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and a day before/after, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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Veedrock- posted...

The point wasn't that shampoo is enough, it's that scrubbing is what cleans.

I got myself a luffas years ago for this reason. Felt like rubbing/scrubbing with my hands was not enough.

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I wished the film ended on a more darker and eerie note like the book instead of the happyish ending.

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We could have become Dino-Riders.....



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YoukaiSlayer posted...

They clearly expect them not to take the role.

And give up some income and potential foot in the door toward other roles? I am trying to understand the logic behind this or is there nothing to understand? Is this a simple case of people going beyond "voting with their wallets"?

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Full Throttle posted...

I still get criticism for accepting Quantum of Solace

With the exception of rabid fans chewing out actors/actresses (i.e. Jake Lloyd, Kelly Tran, etc), what do some people realistically expect these actors/actresses to do? Demand the role be re-written or they cancel the contract? Do some people feel these actors/actresses have that much of a pull to make a difference for minor/support characters?

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Blightzkrieg posted...

In practice, what it meant was lower levels of canon (such as books) were only canon if not contradicted by higher levels of canon (such as movies). This was mostly intended to offer a definitive ruling in the case of minor inconsistencies, but when something like TCW or The Force Unleashed is released, it means huge chunks of the canon, like multiple novel and comic series, become non canon over night.

I can understand and accept the movies and TV series overwriting the books and comics but did the video games also sit higher on the totem pole? Is that based on them being released by Lucasarts at the time?

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Mead posted...

Usually yes

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Krazy_Kirby posted...

I still say boba is dead. stupid $$$ retcon doesn't count.

To be fair, he was brought back in the EU/Legends content as well and in my opinion was given better character development compared to what we got in the movies. Not saying that to justify what was done in The Mandalorian but simply that the stuff we have seen within the Sequel Trilogy and The Mandalorian are not that new under the sun.

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Among that list, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone but outside of that list would be The Lord of the Rings.

JOExHIGASHI posted...

I'm surprised Lord of the Rings isn't on there

Same. Per Google, that sold 150 million copies. Granted LotRs has been around much longer.

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Thanks for this topic. I have been playing games on my Steam backlog and now got the itch to play Dead Space 1. Initially something about the third-person view felt weird to me. I am accustomed to playing that from the Mass Effect series but something about Dead Space 1 felt sluggish. Maybe it was my GPU or control settings.

Should I prioritize upgrades on the Plasma Cutter or since this is my first time actually playing it, just use whatever I like and stick to that weapon?

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No. Folks giving me gifts usually know what I have already and/or what I can/cannot use so there is never a need to return a gift.

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wwinterj25 posted...

They went to far the moment they paraded their lives around social media just for attention.

That is my stance. I think I would be more accepting of such prank if it was not recorded and shared with others. I like being able to keep up with friends and family via social media but do feel certain content should be kept behind closed doors.

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Yes, I have gone camping in Joshua Tree multiple times.

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Aye. The app and ability to pay via it makes it much more convenient compared to most taxi services. I still remembered a taxi ride where the dispatcher? told me the driver accepts credit card only for him to arrive and tells me he does not. Ended up paying maybe $5-7 in ATM fees for a $20ish ride.

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Multi-tools are kinda my default gift to most folks. Depending on how much I am willing to spend, could by anywhere from a $15-20 keychain Victorinox pocketknife to maybe $50+ Leatherman.


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Are you my mummy?

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Police and coworkers are the only venue I can think of short of attempting to check on her in-person.

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Can we refer to them as "poop machines" until they can walk and talk?

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Not enough cats.

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Not something I have ever done but overall I do not consider it weird. I would imagine some of the stuff we do in the States is weird to other culture. To each their own.

That said, there are some cultural practices that I do feel crosses the line in terms of what is right and wrong (i.e. the wife being the property of the husband)

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No but I do question it sometimes. I am 37 years-old, 5'-6", weigh bout 220 pounds, do not regularly exercise, and not the best of eating habits. If I have issues, it might be more related to my general health than COVID-19.

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argonautweakend posted...

ive wondered, working in retail, how its humanly possible to wake up on dec. 25th and not feel any shame or guilt for all of the shit you did to put presents under the tree.

Not directly related but I do feel ashamed for my impatience with other customers when out and about. I bought some food at CostCo to donate but was weaving in and out between slower walking customers with 100 pounds of rice in my cart. I keep telling myself multiple times if I am being an arse while trying to do a good deed, then it defeats the purpose of doing the good deed.

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NaclynE posted...

Chocolate and banana here.

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Shorter. 5'-6".

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I prefer digital and am surprised Google Play does not seem to offer the extended trilogy in 4k. Individually the movies are available in 4k but the trilogy or six film collection are only in HD.

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She said "Santa's job is to make kids believe in the magic of Christmas, not lecture us on politics.

I have no idea what the policies are for these Santa Claus workers. I would imagine there is only so much they can say even if it is all fake. Granted I assume there are protocols for certain questions (i.e. kid asking for an organ donor for his younger sister)

From a parent's perspective, would they be okay with a stranger telling their kids they will get X for Christmas and now the parents are either stuck adhering to that or disappointing their kids? Or maybe use it as an opportunity to tell their kid they did not get X for Christmas because they did not behave.....

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Indifferent. I try to behave the same as if being watched wherever I go when out in public.

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.....do you find anything odd about giving them in-person to the recipients? A lot of my cousins live in Southern California and some live in the same city. In the past, people would handout Christmas cards at our annual Thanksgiving gathering.

I personally enjoy getting Christmas cards/greeting in the mail as a little surprise as that feeling is lost when given at a family gathering. At the same time, I find it odd to mail out stuff to my cousins who lives just a few minutes from me when I can drop em off in-person.

To those who give out Christmas cards, what are your thoughts regarding giving them in-person?

Comments and opinions are appreciated,

Thank you

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Other than official records of the car's maintenance, I would imagine a typical mom-n-pop shop is far cheaper and possibly more reliable.

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Smarkil posted...

god almighty what is this world

There are some folks I know who do not know how to change a flat tire and rely on roadside assistance.

I will admit in my youth I dreaded maintaining the family's car with my father. Was not till my 20s that I realized how helpful those experiences were. Hell. My father never taught my sister basic plumbing so when the toilet was flooding, she had no idea about the value at the wall.

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Other: Google. Pixel 3 XL.

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Mead posted...

But that she will still be named the name she has now, and she will still be a kid

Thought this was gonna be about doctors not wanting to take their spouse's last name due to any research papers, office names, etc. tied to their birth last name.

LaggnFragnLarry posted...

my son wants to be a youtube star

My cousins' 6-7 years old kids been heavily into TikTok. Dunno if/when they will tire of it.

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Unlikely. Part of the movie experience for me is watching one with friends/family and talking about it afterwards over dinner/dessert. Doing it over Discord just does not quite offer that same experience.

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I look both ways before starting the go across and continue to look both ways.

Years ago I had the right-of-way to cross at a signal intersection but sees this car with music blasting approaching the intersection. Something felt off so I waited and sure enough the driver was not paying attention and hard braked to stop half-way over the walkway. Had I assumed he would stop, I woulda gotten hit.

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Krazy_Kirby posted...

rarely did homework in middle/highschool. got a's in college

I kinda enjoyed my homework once I was done with my GE classes and got into my engineering core classes. Even the ones that took over 30 minutes per problem felt satisfying. Traffic engineering though I did dread.

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