leegunter t1_jdy7nko wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:33 AM

When I was a young man I tried to read The Silmarillion and did not finish it. I wanted to understand, to link together, to track everything like there was going to be a test.

Years later I picked it up again. There was an introduction that stated that the book has errors. There were contradictions from one story to another. That the book is best read for the enjoyment of the stories, not to learn and study.

So I read it again. And I count it as one of the 5 best books I've ever read.

leegunter t1_iss1hgr wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:04 AM

Reply to Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab - Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate (in certain mice) by izumi3682

Using the ol' scientific method commonly referred to by laymen as the "if you can't beat em, join em" tactic.

leegunter t1_iquj2u8 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 4:48 AM

Reply to Leaky ceiling, poked a hole in the ceiling with a screwdriver, and after 15 minutes the dripping stopped. What's going on? by UnofficialSlimShady

I work professionally in water mitigation, hold multiple certifications in said field, and am particularly known for (1) my mold work, (2) creative solutions to difficult problems, and (3) the ability to resolve difficult to find water sources.

You need to call insurance, file the claim, and let a professional start doing stuff that the insurance company will pay for, not you.

They will take down some ceiling where you've already poked a hole. When that is done, the problem will be relatively easy to find.