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Re: Rules for Comma Usage

kentyman — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:34:59 -0000

Any thoughts on allowing a relaxed mode for more conversational writing? Often, I find Grammarly requesting I remove commas that, while not technically necessary, were purposefully included to convey a distinct pause as would be used verbally. Maybe a "warning" instead of "error" for "Unnecessary comma in a complex sentence"?

Here's a different case where I don't think "Missing comma after introductory phrase" is quite fair, as using the comma changes the meaning: "Of course I will!"

Finally, why doesn't Grammarly work in this Disqus edit box?! ;)

Re: Folic Acid - Discussion and topics from the community

kentyman — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:25:52 -0000

I wonder if this should be a general Folate article, instead of one specific to Folic Acid? Also, have the possible concerns of Folic Acid supplementation/fortification found in articles like these been considered? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

Re: Vitamin B1 - Discussion and topics from the community

kentyman — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:13:26 -0000

This page still has empty sections and the History page is blank, even though the latest update said all B vitamin pages are now up to date: https://examine.com/nutriti...

Re: Athletigen - N2-FAT-rs1801282

kentyman — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:57:04 -0000

This says I'm a Lower Responder with rs1801282 (CC) even though the description says "CC genotype (Normal Responder)". Which is correct?

It looks like someone reported this 5 months ago and it's still incorrect.

Re: Athletigen - A4-DISC-DEGENERATION-rs2073711

kentyman — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:53:48 -0000

This says I have Lower Vulnerability with rs2073711 (AG) even though the description says "AA (Lower Vulnerability) and AG (Moderate Vulnerability)". Which is correct?

Re: How to Organize your Closet – Step 3: Building a System

kentyman — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:54:10 -0000

You meant "hall tree". I actually didn't know what you mean, but Google did when I tried to look up what it was.

Re: Style Scenario: Fighting the late winter blahs

kentyman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:55:05 -0000

Just FYI, these are actually a waxy leather rather than suede.

Re: Style Scenario: Fighting the late winter blahs

kentyman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:58:35 -0000

You may be able to darken them up just with some neatsfoot oil; I know people have had good luck doing that with other Rough Collection shoes. And AE's Shoe Care Reference PDF recommends polish on one of their McTavishes, but not the others. Keep in mind that different colors often use very different leathers, so polish wouldn't necessarily work well on these. I'd really recommend asking on the StyleForum Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread first.

Re: misprinted

kentyman — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:01:50 -0000

I figured this would be a plea for board layout contractors...

Re: What Matters to Women About Your Wallet

kentyman — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:36:35 -0000

Maybe she was curious how much more paper was inside...

Re: What Matters to Women About Your Wallet

kentyman — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:11:00 -0000

Ssshhh! That's the wallet I've been using for the last year, only I got Italian calfskin instead of CXL. But I stuck with the contrast stitching, which I think goes great against ox blood. They were happy to take a custom request on stitching, as well as leaving off the Chester Mox logo, so keep in mind their ability to make custom tweaks if you order.

Re: J. Crew: 30% Off Site Wide + Free Shipping Sale

kentyman — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:14:34 -0000

The Classic Leather Plaque Belt you linked seems to also exist on J.Crew Factory as the Factory Leather Plaque Belt. So instead of $49.50 x 70% = $34.65 shipped with WISHLIST from JC, you can get $21.50 x 60% + $4.95 = $17.85 with HOLIDAY from JCF. And if you buy enough stuff to go over $50, they'll waive the $4.95 shipping. Note that the latter is expected to ship on January 18th, so if you're in a hurry it's worth going with the former. I'm in no rush, so I ordered the latter.

While the former specifies an "Antiqued silver-plated brass buckle" and the latter does not, I believe they're the same product. Looking closer, these pictures are literally of the exact same belt, nicks and all.

Re: J. Crew Extra 30% off Sale Items

kentyman — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:36:15 -0000

I personally think Navy is the most versatile because it goes well with both blacks and browns, as well as everything else.

I have the JC peacoat and I would highly recommend it over the BR. I just saw the BR in person and it seriously looked similar in quality to the Target Merona.

If you go with JC, you probably want to size down. See this thread for more information: http://threads.dappered.com...

Re: J. Crew Extra 30% off Sale Items

kentyman — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:33:12 -0000

In others' experiences and my own, you probably want to size down. See this thread for more information: http://threads.dappered.com...

Re: Men’s Style Jargon 101

kentyman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:56:30 -0000

Yeah, when Americans are specifically talking about closed lacing you'll hear Balmoral, bal-type, or "true" oxfords often be the description. More information about the confusing naming can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: Men’s Style Jargon 101

kentyman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:54:38 -0000

+1 on the Balmoral point. More information about the confusing naming: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: Men’s Style Jargon 101

kentyman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:49:52 -0000

Yeah, it's a pretty silly naming scheme, but it basically comes down to this:

longwing: wingtip that goes all the way around the heel
full brogue: wingtip only goes half way back
semi/half brogue: cap toe with perforated edge and medallion cap
quarter brogue: cap toe with perforated edge but plain cap
plain cap toe: cap toe without any perforations
plain toe: no separate toe cap

Note that while the first 5 are Balmoral/bal-type/true oxfords with closed lacing (though they didn't have to be), the plain toe is quite often a blucher/derby/buck with open lacing. In this case, you may see them referred to online as PTBs.

Citations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: Most Wanted Affordable Style – November 2012

kentyman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:22:49 -0000

For pics of my Bourbon Strands, see this post on StyleForum: http://www.styleforum.net/t...

Re: How to show less chest hair: Secret button #2.5

kentyman — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:41:46 -0000

Okay, I think I just made a breakthrough: instead of magnets, one can get the same outcome with those metal clips that come with dress shirts nowadays instead of straight pins:
http://www.flickr.com/photo...

Since they're made specifically for holding clothing in place, they won't damage fabric. Since they're not magnetic, they're much easier to install and adjust, and they won't interfere with pacemakers or any other electronics. And since you get a few for free with every shirt (at least from certain brands like Banana Republic), you won't mind when you inevitably lose them during amorous, drunken disrobing.

Oh, and they're easily stored by clipping them all onto one clip that acts as a master keychain.

Re: What will you miss most in Skyrim?

kentyman — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:53:00 -0000

"We're also scaling back on some skills that didn't have ... like, you can still do hand-to-hand. InOblivion it's a skill, but the way our skills work now, it's something we weren't going to pay off on. So we left it in, but it's not a skill. It's that type of thought process." -Todd Howard, http://www.joystiq.com/2011...

Re: What will you miss most in Skyrim?

kentyman — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:02:52 -0000

Might as well weigh in on the others:

Equipment Degradation:
This is another thing I had fun "managing", especially in Fallout where it took a little thought instead of mindlessly pressing a button. I like the idea of upgrading instead.

Arena:
These usually turn out pretty lame. The arena in Oblivion was pretty much a joke, especially because it was so tiny. I think it's just the sort of thing that they can't feasibly do well, so I'm fine going without it.

Spellmaking:
I think this is consistent with what Todd has said about not wanting people tweaking spreadsheets. It just didn't seem realistic to go into a huge user interface to move sliders around when spellmaking or enchanting. I was never a big magic user so I can't miss it, but I see why others might. As mentioned before, I'm more of a collector, so I would've just bought spells or found tomes anyway.

Hand-to-hand:
Again, not my thing, but I could see being disappointed if someone was used to it.

Re: What will you miss most in Skyrim?

kentyman — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:48:07 -0000

Separate Armor:
I voted for separate armor -- not just separate cuirass and greaves, but all the different armor and clothing slots, including the left/right separation. It just was fun to manage.

Spears:
It's worth pointing out that besides spears, people might want back the ability of use crossbows or throwing stars/knifes/darts/etc. Same trade off with doing a few things well instead of doing everything possible.

Levitation: Similarly, people may miss Mark and Recall. These have the same "game breaking" problems as Levitation.

Re: http://blog.shitmyjorts.com/post/9551489217

kentyman — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:42:17 -0000

Should go great with the gorilla hand coozie.

Re: http://blog.shitmyjorts.com/post/841013175

kentyman — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:27:15 -0000

Glans to the grindstone.

Re: Ronnie James Dio: The Early Years

kentyman — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:54:42 -0000

Looks like he's The First in Line...