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Maybe putting a tag cloud on a customer support forum isn't the best idea... by [deleted]in funny

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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Quick! Find me some info on "not happy"!

Relocating body fat becoming more popular procedure by anutensilin TwoXChromosomes

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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I have to admit, when I was younger I dreamed of this.

What's the funniest thing you've ever heard someone say in their sleep? by [deleted]in AskReddit

[–]londonzoo 19 points20 points ago

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Very tenderly, and combined with a hug -- "Baby, I'll buy you breadcrumbs."

Frugal reddit: I've been reading a lot here about how to make your own bread or shampoo or buy oats in bulk, etc. but I am much more interested in saving money on... by infinity777in Frugal

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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... are we supposed to fill in what we're interested in?

AskFrugal: Would you behave similarly in a non-monetary based economy? by haytoein Frugal

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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There was an article in the New York Times last week about the International Monetary System, a membership-based barter system. Not exactly what you're talking about, but perhaps relevant.

I don't think such a system would make me consume more freely, but it might take away some of the fear associated with saving money, particularly those who have a hard time grasping its value (which is many people, considering that the understanding of money is not hard-wired into us). $10,000 is basically an imaginary object. A Prius is not an imaginary object.

Julie Child's Kitchen PIC by diggroin food

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Looks so modern, doesn't it?

Just got my first piece of Le Creuset, any suggestions for the first recipe to break it in? by Jimshortsin Cooking

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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Not the cast iron stuff. That's still all made in France.

How much do you spend on food per week? by itvin Frugal

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Would you be interested in doing an IAMA about raising chickens? Of course it might only be me who's interested :)

How much do you spend on food per week? by itvin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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Shit. I think Switzerland is the only place I've been that is significantly more expensive than Manhattan. I've been twice in the past year and it blew my mind.

Kimchi quesadillas, so crazy it just might work by mistermoxyin Cooking

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That sounds about right to me, except hereabouts people use a fridge.

H.M.'s brain dissection began yesterday. It's being broadcast online, and the data will be searchable when the dissection is complete. by prionattackin cogsci

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I think my joke fell a bit flat.

To fight anorexia, French law would require digitally altered photos be labeled: Slide show precedes article. by anutensilin TwoXChromosomes

[–]londonzoo 8 points9 points ago

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I was expecting Before and After.

H.M.'s brain dissection began yesterday. It's being broadcast online, and the data will be searchable when the dissection is complete. by prionattackin cogsci

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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This is great! Wait, what are we talking about?

Is Buying better than Renting? by fpisfunin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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Nah, I was trying to make a lame joke. I actually don't mind New Jersey. But for now, I'd rather rent in the city, and save up to buy a place in a neighborhood that I'll enjoy down the line. Which sadly is probably not going to be Newark!

Remember that store who gave a bat-wielding robber $40 because he said he needed to do it to support his family? The robber sent him an apology and $50 in the mail. by shenglongin worldnews

[–]londonzoo 8 points9 points ago

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Uh, naive question, but is it really such a great idea to ever buy a gun off a guy that's sticking you up? Unregistered and all, don't know where it's been? Have I just been watching too much Law & Order? I mean, if you had to explain it to the cops later, that's one hell of an unbelievable story.

Is Buying better than Renting? by fpisfunin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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Two words: New Jersey.

How much do you spend on food per week? by itvin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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I also spend about $250 a week, as part of a household of two, but that includes eating out -- which we've cut down on. We're also trying to buy organic and local meats, and live in NYC, so that explains some of the cost. I don't skimp much on quality when it comes to food, despite belonging to this subreddit. What I do do is make sure everything is used wisely, make fresh stocks myself, always bring lunch to work, and try to eat healthy, balanced meals. Food is a passion of ours, so we're not going to subsist on lentils and rice or anything processed. I can save elsewhere.

Is Buying better than Renting? by fpisfunin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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I don't think it has much to do with standards, unless you are willing to move across the country to find a cheaper area (which, sure, a lot of people do). But some jobs aren't transferable, and usually friends and family aren't either. Where I live, a starter studio apartment is usually around $200,000. Which is totally insane. But I couldn't find my job in many other places. My standards aren't too high... I just can't afford to buy.

Just got my first piece of Le Creuset, any suggestions for the first recipe to break it in? by Jimshortsin Cooking

[–]londonzoo 6 points7 points ago

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Coq au vin, straight from Julia Child. I made it for the first time a few months ago and it was totally worth it.

Just got my first piece of Le Creuset, any suggestions for the first recipe to break it in? by Jimshortsin Cooking

[–]londonzoo 1 point2 points ago

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The enamel! Actually I'm not kidding, they make all their pots by hand. So it costs more. If you're someone that likes to support an artisan way of making things, it's something you might feel willing to pay for (and they last for generations). I have one Le Creuset omelette pan that I adore, but I can't justify buying an oven for myself at this point. I'm just waiting eagerly for someone to give one to me.

School IT director downloaded SETI on district computers 9 years ago. School finds out about it, fires the guy, and claims it will take $1,000,000 to uninstall the software. by Clintondiditfirstin reddit.com

[–]londonzoo 13 points14 points ago

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Oh, I know. But since the other, better linked articles below state that the administration said the $1M was to pay utility costs over the 9 years, and not to remove the program from the computers, I'm going to stick with "bad reporting" on this.

How I found out I was fired... by tsk138in pics

[–]londonzoo 35 points36 points ago

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Order of the British Empire. Apparently he didn't want to be knighted.

False Economy: Think You're Saving Money? Think Again. by YourReverendin Frugal

[–]londonzoo 2 points3 points ago

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They might be saving time, though. I know that is sacrilegious to say in the Frugal subreddit, but sometimes time is worth money.

School IT director downloaded SETI on district computers 9 years ago. School finds out about it, fires the guy, and claims it will take $1,000,000 to uninstall the software. by Clintondiditfirstin reddit.com

[–]londonzoo 31 points32 points ago

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Maybe it's just bad reporting.

Frugal and Cheap are not the same by [deleted]in Frugal

[–]londonzoo 0 points1 point ago

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I don't sharpen my own, although I'm supposed to be honing them frequently (whoops). I take them to get sharpened by a professional. My understanding is that you really can't do it yourself.

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