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  1. krisdrum

    people from cold windy climates who don't own cars: what winter jacket gets your through the -15 to -25 degree days?

    There are a lot of factors involved in keeping you warm in those types of conditions. I spent years in outdoor retail helping people outfit and prepare for everything from cold winter to ice climbing, winter backpacking/camping and full on expeditions to some of the world's highest peaks. Base...
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    Best Mountain Bike for a beginner

    So many questions... Why a mtb? Intended use? etc. $500 retail really isn't going to get you much bike, especially on a mtb with suspension and other parts that need to be durable, if you intend to really put it through its paces. There is a decent chance you'll break stuff and end up...
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    Wings are hotter than ever :)

    Spicy foods release endorphins (feel good chemicals) the same way exercise does. For some, it is the endorphin kick they are after, not the taste. I make oven baked wings using a bit of baking powder to change the PH of the skin. Cook them low for a bit to render the fat, then kick the...
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    Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Diadora Speed Blushield 2 AG

    I did the same, just no clay version. Still on my original pair, although I think they are toast and will be moved to "casual wear" once I start playing again.
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    Need opinions from Women only. Color clash with Lacoste outfit.

    Back of shirt is navy blue. Shorts have navy and deep royal blue trim.
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    Operation: Mindcrime is one of the best 80’s metal albums ever.

    1st, @Dedans Penthouse Lucidity is on Empire, not Mindcrime, in case you weren't aware. I've had moments when I thought it was brilliant, others it leaves me flat. Maybe I need to break it out and listen again with some fresh ears and distance. I love Tate's voice, but sometimes their stuff...
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    Tell me about your High School Tennis experience

    Played all 4 years at a small school (my "large" graduating class was only like 120 kids). My junior year our #1 singles player was a regionally ranked freshman. He was significantly better than the rest of us, I don't think any of us took a set off him in two years. I played doubles every...
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    Slinger tennis ball machine

    Bottom of page 5 just about says it all, I think: NOTE 2: GOING CONCERN The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future...
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    Slinger tennis ball machine

    You're really just proving my point, but I'm glad you like it.
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    Slinger tennis ball machine

    That's called "confirmation bias". Folks who "believe" have spent the money and time and waited, and waited for these things to arrive. They don't want to feel like they made a HUGE mistake by sticking by the product and so they say they are satisfied with the purchase and are really enjoying...
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    Physicist Brian Greene blew my mind

    It is a bit dated at this point, but Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" is a pretty quick read/listen.
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    Watching Metallica from 90s on ytube

    Lars and his family came to the US to foster his tennis career, as he was trying to compete at the junior level with the best in the world. He's talked about how his tennis training enabled some of his double kick work.
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    Watching Metallica from 90s on ytube

    Black is a ROCK album, borderline pop. The early albums were heavy and progressive, mostly thanks to Cliff (R.I.P.). And Justice for All was super progressive and took them from a band that had a huge concert following to a band EVERYONE knew, a household name. They did their first music...
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    Gutted

    Never really got too deep into Santana, think I had Abraxas and Greatest Hits at one point. Obviously his music is heavy on drums and Carlos loves his drummers. The list of players who have sat behind him is quite impressive, including his wife, Cindy Blackman, who is an absolute beast. She...
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    Gutted

    Yes, like an electric drum pad (rubber surface with a sensor underneath that converts hitting the pad to a sound of your choice). His set-up also had a full electric drum kit directly behind him that he used for a few songs each set. I'm much more of a groove player than Neil. I love...
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    Gutted

    Just to be clear, that isn't an actual xylophone pictured. But an electronic trigger module configured like a xylophone or keyboard. Each of the black pads could have been programmed to make any noise he wanted them to.
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    Gutted

    Late to the party, but was a huge loss for me as a Rush fan and drummer. Never got to meet the man, but for awhile did hang in a circle with folks close to him (his drum tech and a few others). Besides his drumming, he was a brilliant lyricist and writer, having published several books...
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    Ezone Xi 98 vs Ezone 98?

    It's more of a modern players frame in my mind. User friendly, but at least the DR version I have, has great accuracy and control. More pop, but not as much feel as a Vcore 97, which is much more of a thin beamed traditional players frame.
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    Ezone Xi 98 vs Ezone 98?

    Naomi Osaka for one.
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    Ezone Xi 98 vs Ezone 98?

    What is a "slapper"? Never heard that term. And plenty of other folks on tour, besides Nick, are using the Ezone family of racquets.
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    US Open 2019

    Have you been previously? This is how the event works. There are 20+ courts, almost all with a decent amount of seating. Should they let in just half of their capacity so you have a less crowded experience? The beauty of the event is the ability to move around and experience multiple matches...
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    US Open 2019

    My wife and I try to go every year (we are local), Went Monday and it was a picture perfect day. I no longer bother with Ashe tickets. Been in Grand Stand reserved seating the last few years, and that is great. You don't get to see the huge names, but you get decent matches most of the time...
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    US Open 2019

    Face value? Believe around $1500-2000
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    On a flight to JFK

    Very cool. Hope it goes well. I'll be there on opening day.
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    Pizza vs Burger

    This place sounds AMAZING. Never heard of it, but like 20 minutes from me. Going on my short list for sure.
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    Pizza vs Burger

    It used to be pizza for me when I lived across the street from a pizzeria. I've always enjoyed a good burger, but the pull of the pizza was just too much. Nowadays, burger, hands down.
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    Was 1987 the greatest birth year for athletes?

    Wow, he really is the greatest. Played for the Bulls in vitro for 3 years before gracing us with his individual presence. Never mind his NCAA performances before that.
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    Car Owners Brand Loyal Out! Do you agree?

    In what context was that statement made? Stats can be used for good or evil. And you can usually find a stat to support whatever your hypothesis is. Not sure that makes a stat "correct" or not. Data is data. It is agnostic. What you do with that data is another story. Most often you hear...
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    Subaru?

    and the Aurion looks like an older Camry.
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    Subaru?

    Not impressed at all. We had a 2016 Outback lease after 6 years of Honda CRVs. For the same amount of money, the Outback came with far fewer creature comforts and did not drive nearly as well. We sucked it up and powered through the 3 years and swore we'd never do Subaru again. Just leased a...
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