Recent content by rahul

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    Macro phtography and photo stacking.

    What aperture are you shooting at? Your depth of field will increase as you stop down. Try shooting at around f/16.
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    On a Hot Summer Night

    I bet you say that to all the boys.
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    Ugh, I Passed Another Kidney Stone

    Trying to earn your u/n the hard way, eh? Sorry, it had to be done :P
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    Android device that can handle PPSSPP?

    Any recommendations for an ~$100 android phone that can handle PSP emulators? The idea is to put together a couple of inexpensive toys to keep the nephews entertained when they visit. I have a generic tablet with a cortex-A8 SoC and 1GB RAM which handles GB emulators just fine, but renders...
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    I need an Indian (dot) perspective re: slum tours

    Unless he wants to sample the wares, no :P
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    I need an Indian (dot) perspective re: slum tours

    FWIW, not everyone who lives in a slum in Bombay is poor, many do so because it's affordable housing close to school/work. I had friends in college who lived in Dharavi, their 2 room "house" had all the comforts I had at our apartment in a high rise in Andheri, at a fraction of the rent. If I...
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    Edge of Tomorrow

    Yeah, major difference between the book and movie there. In the book, Did the movie mimics remind anyone else of the squids from the Matrix?
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    Edge of Tomorrow

    The way the movie ended probably sets up a sequel, but I think the book handled it slightly better. In the book, Phew. Very enjoyable movie overall, the only major drawback in my eyes, as a fan of the book, being the lack of battlefield action. I was hoping for some nicely choreographed...
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    Aquariums: My angelfish family

    If done properly, (double bagged with oxygen, heat packs in winter, styrofoam box with padding to prevent the bags rolling around) the failure rate is very low, I'd say less than 5% at the "amateur" level. USPS next day, (2 day shipping if it is warm) is very convenient. If you have a large...
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    You have $15 to make an NBA all-time starting lineup.

    No love for Russell? Stockton, Jordan, Durant, Garnett, Russell. Pippen off the bench.
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    Aquariums: My angelfish family

    Nice looking fish :) If you're up to the task of packing and shipping the fish, you'll get much better prices on Aquabid. Alternatively, search online for aquarium clubs in your area and get in touch with them. About 25-30% of retail price is what you can expect from a local store, slightly more...
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    Best Sci-Fi Novels that should be made into movies

    Thumbs up to Rendezvous with Rama, Eon and Hyperion. Other SF works I think would work as movies; Floating Worlds. Grass Dark Benediction, the eponymous story from this collection. Of Men and Monsters River of Gods
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    I believe in God I just don't believe the bible

    You're a Jew who has issues with authority.
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    Famous movie lines of 4 words or less.

    Also, This. is. SPAAAAARRRTTAAAAAAAAAAA.
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    Famous movie lines of 4 words or less.

    Thought these would've come up already...