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I think you're spot on, the small details in delivery make a big difference and people naturally pick up on it
Re:Paris Votes to Ban Rental E-Scooters on Sunday April 02, 2023 @09:20PM (#35417376)
Was this Brookline? I vaguely remember something like this
I have some on the way - if you're right you might have changed my life
Re:Ask HN: Has anyone started over outside of tech? on Friday March 03, 2023 @04:22PM (#35015207)
I have been considering this, when I think about what I would do if I had freedom to do anything. The commitment is obviously daunting, but I am considering dipping my toes in some pre-reqs and MCAT to see how serious I would be about it.

I'm 29 now, just curious how that matches up to your timeline? Were there a good number of older students in your classes as well? Cheers and congrats on almost finishing!

Check out Boston/Brookline, I have a car to go see family / go north for nature but rarely use it!
Re:Things people blamed on bicycles on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @02:29PM (#32583731)
I love the Netherlands as much as many, great place with a lot of clear advantages over the majority of cities, but the geography is quite boring and the population density is definitely not for everyone. Different strokes for different folks
This is the reply among all discussion I've read about autopilot that captures my thoughts best, well said
Re:Ask HN: I'm in a rut. How did you get out of yours? on Monday July 25, 2022 @01:56PM (#32228318)
Does the treatment involve other drugs? Just curious
Re:Apple is discontinuing the iPod on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @02:47PM (#31330929)
I've also turned to vinyl for this, and while I love it, I will say I yearn for something that doesn't involve the dreaded 'flip' especially on modern double albums. 3 songs per side goes by so fast. Maybe this is why people still use cassettes?
They want your platelets anyway, they are almost always in demand. Some types are more useful but anyone should consider!
American who's kicked a soda addiction -- it's super cheap, tasty, has some caffeine, and it's everywhere (gas station, convenience store, supermarket, advertisements), not to mention you have to walk by a soda fridge near the checkout lines of most retail stores. I only drank diet soda but you become so desensitized to it that water is 'boring' in comparison you don't reach for it as easily