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  1. opiate82

    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Well, they can be. Either with a thermometer and you working the on/off switch, or something likeInkbird All-Purpose Digital Temperature Controller Fahrenheit Scientific
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    So, I'm dying...

    I'll just add that when my Grandpa was 55 he was told he had less than 6 months to live due to heart issues (don't remember the specifics). The heart finally did get him, at 79. Lived a pretty good life between those years as well, lots of surgeries and scares and trips to the doctor and ER, but...
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    The Beer Thread

    As for the beer quality, so far most of these acquisitions haven't had a negative impact on beer quality. The more troubling aspect of these acquisitions is that they have a negative impact on smaller/local breweries in many ways. First is a lot of the InBev brands have engaged in predatory...
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Yeah, the cooktop staining/cleaning is a concern of mine. I do a lot of homebrewing and while the majority of my heating is done on a turkey-fryer outside I use the cooktop a lot for heating water, preparing small amounts of wort for yeast starters, and in a pinch have had to move my boil kettle...
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    The Beer Thread

    Tough to say for sure, I can't figure out if that $115MM number is net sales or income (I've seen both terms used in articles). Probably one of the key factors in that valuation is the fact that BP experienced 100% growth over 2014 and with Constellations resources and distribution no reason...
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Thanks for the tip, I'll see what I can find. Also forgot to mention the wife wants stainless. Would probably be okay with a black top as long as the front face was stainless.
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    I'm also in the market for a new range/oven. I currently have gas, would love to get dual ovens (but that isn't a deal breaker), something that can hopefully get up to 6 gallons of liquid to a rolling boil and definitely want the middle element for a griddle. Hoping to spend less than $1500 and...
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    The Beer Thread

    Yeah, meant carbonation.
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    The Beer Thread

    I don't really drink hard ciders but my buddy gave me a bunch of fresh-pressed apple cider which I fermented out. No clue if it'll be good or not, but we'll see. Are hard ciders generally carbed at the same level as beer? Google is failing me atm...
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Lodge : Enameled Cast Iron FWIW I have the Lodge enameled cast-iron dutch oven and I see no reason to worry about the quality currently. Only used it about a year now so cannot comment as to possible long-term quality issues.
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    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    Mother effer, I just traded for him too.
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    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    Damn double
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    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    Who is touting Cam for MVP other than homers or contrarian talking-heads who need to say something outrageous because they haven't been trending enough on twitter lately? Cam and Carolina are having a great season but nobody who is being reasonable is talking about Cam being MVP.
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Lodge stuff is inexpensive, good quality, and American made (non enameled stuff anyways).
  15. opiate82

    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    Maybe add in his running stats then take another look?
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    Tool might eventually release a new album someday

    I don't know man, despite their numerous tours since 10,000 Days (much less over their career) I would guess that at least 1/2 my friends who like/love the band still have never had the chance to see them live. Mainly because their shows sell out in second. Even if they never play another note...
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    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Definitely 7. Something about that look in her eyes tells me she'd be WAY more fun in bed than the rest.
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    AJ Green scares me a bit because of his yo-yo nature, but I mean he still is basically WR1 material. If you are just trading away bench depth for a potential starter I'm almost always for that move. Just make sure you aren't doing that other guy too many favors. Check your schedule/standings...
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Any update on how this worked out?
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    Whats rustling your jimmies?

    USPS's package tracking: November 8, 2015- Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS November 9, 2015- (no update) November 10, 2015- (no update) November 11, 2015- (no update) November 12, 2015- Oh, look we delivered your package. We know it said signature required and we know there have been...
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    Parent Thread

    One thing I will add is that I think parents start turning or not turning their kids into entitled twats long before they become old enough to have or not have a job.
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    Smartphones

    Amazon.com: Nexus 5X Case, Spigen® [Thin Fit] Exact-Fit [Black] Premium Matte Finish Hard Case for Nexus 5X (2015) - Black (SGP11756): Cell Phones Accessories My brother has this case for his 5X. Pretty low profile, offers good protection, my brother has been a fan of Spigen cases for...
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    Smartphones

    Looks like it's being sold by a reseller who bought them from Google Play just like you. Probably trying to sell a bunch if/when they went oos at Google, or to people who don't know better.
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Displacement will leave behind some air no matter how perfectly executed.
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    I'm pretty sure the theory on the fish is the olive oil helps prevent oxidation. Not sure what the "real world" risk is on that, especially if doing a short cook time (I'm generally doing 30-45 minutes for fillets) but that is what I remember reading. It might matter that I always do...
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    Smartphones

    Doesn't Google have all your shit backed up? I'm pretty sure if I died tomorrow Google could download a copy of my entire consciousnesses into a clone body...
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    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    I think serious eats did a test with butter, oil, and nothing in the bag and nothing won out. Theory being the fats absorbed flavors that just ended up dumped or something. I would just go with seasoning in the bag unless you plan on using the contents of the bag for some sort of sauce or...
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Yeah, I wouldn't give up that much to make a small improvement to your Flex spot. What you'd lose at RB2 (figuring Blount would mostly take his spot) would make the move a wash, and all things being equal I'll keep the better RB.
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Is Yeldon a starter on your team? Or a bench player?
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Just because he countered doesn't mean you have to say yes. Could try a hardline and say "Nope, Cooper or nothing." If he still says no just be like "lol jk okay Edelman." Unless you think it will blow up the entire deal.
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    Parent Thread

    I don't know that there is an easy fits-all answer to that question. I know that I'm setting things up for my daughter so that she can 100% concentrate on education up through 4 years of college. If she isn't taking her education seriously or has other responsibility-issues the gravy train will...
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    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    Did those sites really think they'd get away with the ridiculous media blitz they put on this year without repercussions? They basically put up big flashing neon signs that said "We are making boatloads of money without doing any lobbying whatsoever!!!" Yeah, the politicians weren't going to...
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Even with West and Woodhead still on my roster?
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    In standard scoring I'd take Forsett in exchange for Cooper.
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    I just got a proposal- PPR I give up McFadden and D. Murray, I get Edelman, Forsett, and D. Lewis (who I would get to stash on IR and use as my very last pick next year). The guy who I'd be trading with is one game ahead of me in the standings (I'm currently outside looking in at the...
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Scoring rules?
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    So is Starks taking over the starting RB job in GB? Is he worth a waiver-wire pickup. I'm trying to cockblock as many RB's as possible in order to trade-rape a guy who only has 1 healthy RB on his roster thanks to Bell and Lewis going down.
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    Fantasy Football: 2015 Advice Thread

    Pick one to trade away (PPR): McFadden, C. West, D. Murray, Woodhead.
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    Smartphones

    I have a 6P and also have played with a 5X. Even though I'm glad I got the 6P I would have had zero regrets going with a 5X. If you are on Android I think the Nexus phones are no brainers right now. They perform like high end devices but are priced like mid-range. As an overall value they can't...
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    NFL 2015-2016 Season Thread

    It's Belichick, he'll probably get on ESPN and look at which RB has the highest start % in fantasy football, hold a press conference declaring that RB the clear #1 back going forward, have Brady also hold a press conference to discuss how much he trusts that RB in pass protection as well as for...