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[quote]there's already been a thread on it[/quote] I guess I didn't make it clear enough that I was focusing on the actual newsletter itself, as a resources, rather than particular story? Anyway, yeah, it's a good newsletter — no matter what story it's talking about. ...

All I know is that local time used to be a (very inaccurate) thing, until "railroad time" came along in the 1880s and turned time into a more standardized thing. And I only know that from [link=(https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/episodes/91584-time)]a Radiolab episode[/link] I heard a fe...

[quote]Is the credit applied to the balance on the card prior to payment?[/quote] I got the card in June (sales tax was required earlier in my state), and it was actually credited at checkout. Just logged in to test checking out again, and the discount is reflected in the total at B&H when using th...

[quote]What does Harvard ever plan to do with a $40 billion endowment? Even at 2% (going rate of a CD), that's $800 million a year they could use for whatever and never touch the principle. And why keep donating to them? I guess so you can help your alma mater have this dubious title.[/quote] The...

[quote]Didn't The Chimes take up some of the space that used to be TA's? Drinkin with Lincoln was strong there.[/quote] The Chimes owners owned TA's too. The T.A. was Tim A. Hood, co-owner of the Chimes. Before TA's opened and that space was just used as storage behind the Chimes pool room and kitc...

[quote]What if LSU faced the same teams and only had 384 attempts vs. the D? Keeping our same 6.4 yds/att?[/quote] I love our defense, but what you're actually saying is "what if LSU was better at not giving up first downs?" Get the other team off the field sooner, and you defend fewer plays. T...

When it comes to model trains, Northlandz is a mind blowing experience: [link=(https://northlandz.com)]https://northlandz.com[/link] It's in New Jersey, about 90 minutes west of New York City. [link=(https://www.citylab.com/design/2016/07/northlandz-model-railroad-documentary/491543/)]This video...

[quote]That map is a fail, there is a red state 's border touching a red statw[/quote] They all downvoted you, but you are correct. Rhode Island should be blue since Rhode Island and New York share a maritime border. Otherwise, it could be mistaken for a Michigan situation, where the two red chu...

[quote] yet you'd be amazed how many people send the cover letter "To whom it may concern."[/quote] Exactly. The cover letter is an opportunity to show your future boss that you do your homework. If you are applying selectively, then you should take the time to explain why you are interested in...

I haven't been to Seneca Falls itself, but the Finger Lakes area is pretty nice in the summer if you like drinking, nature, boats or cars. There are wineries and breweries and lake activities plus a great racetrack. We're planning to visit Watkins Glen this summer for the [link=(https://parks.ny...