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i use elinchrom skyports , but if money is not an issue then go for pocketwizards . | or just go with the ultra-cheap yongnuo rf-602 , which give you a lot of bang for the buck . | 1.2 |
the short answer is that yes , you can do this . | speaking from my own experience , i would rather carry different nd filters that combine two polarisers . | 0 |
the terminology is usually called " destructive vs non destructive " editing . | lossless / nondestructive edits are reversible and would entail transforming and / or appending the data in a way that could be reversed . | 2.4 |
for what it 's worth , dirt on the lens might not be as detrimental as you would think . | regular dish washing fluid is great for removing grease , as it not only dissolves it but also binds it . | 0.4 |
large-format cameras are very much worth buying used ; they 're often extremely well-cared-for , if not coddled . | if i had to pick , linhof would be my choice . | 0.6 |
anil , there certainly is a difference in results , mainly in image quality . | if you want to learn photography , almost any camera will do to start with . | 1 |
freezing motion generally requires one , maybe two things : fast shutter speed , and flash at the right time . | in addition to @ pearsonartphoto 's answer , you can use flash ( either the built-in or better yet , an extarnal ) to freeze the motion . | 2.6 |
federal doma does not test the full faith and credit clause so much as the 9th and 10th amendments to the constitution . | doma as a congressional statute could not violate the full faith and credit clause of the constitution . | 4 |
public employees can unionize because the law allows them to . | the legal reasons why public employees can unionize have been elsewhere described . | 3.6 |
the u.s. appears to have a smaller shadow economy for a few reasons in no particular order . | there are three main factors that drive the low shadow economy in the us . | 2.6 |
leaving aside heath care angle , you are working from a flawed premise that waging war doesn 't save lives . | healthcare they would probably reject your implied claim that obama 's healthcare law will save lives . | 1.6 |
the president is not really all that important for german people . | the function of the german president is almost just representative . | 4 |
in a " first-past-the-post " system , it is difficult to sustain more than two parties . | while the ' first-past-the-post system favours two parties , it certainly doesn 't guarantee the marginalization of third parties . | 3 |
the part of economics that is most like physics is called microeconomics . | side note first : i don 't think that physicists always agree on their theories and predictions . | 0.6 |
let me share my opinion as ukrainian citizen , from kharkiv , eastern ukraine . | i am sure this is more phylosophical and ethical question than it seems . | 0 |
most people want not only to be well off , but to become better off as time goes by . | to start , the main drivers of economic growth are resources , technology , and institutions . | 0.4 |
i 'm not yet able to answer if the phenomenon has an official polisci name . | there are 2 problems with the viewpoint you presented in the question , which explain the seeming contradiction . | 0.4 |
no , nothing in the patient protection and affordable care act grants the president transitional authority . | there is always " transitional authority " by virtue of the writing of regulations . | 2 |
russian federal law is actually quite specific on this one and not as arbitrary as argued . | the last round of presidential elections in russia was held on march 4th , 2012 and december 4th , 2011 for the duma . | 0.6 |
this question has already been widely discussed and answered on skeptics . | minimum wage laws hurt the least skilled , least productive the most . | 0 |
according to shia muslims specially iran state and hezbollah a country called israel does not exist . | as with the definition of palestine , the definition of israel varies depending on whom you ask . | 3.2 |
because there are more effective ways for her majesty to change or veto laws . | they do not veto laws because nobody will ever adopt a law which is contrary to the expressed queen 's will . | 2.8 |
absolute majority always defined by the institution , or the context . | in countries like india , when you have 2 / 3 of the seats of all parliament , you have absolute majority . | 2.6 |
professor burkhauser has done extensive research on who is hurt by higher minimum wages . | minimum wage laws hurt the least skilled , least productive the most . | 2.8 |
the university constituencies are modelled on the university constituencies in use in britain in 1922 when ireland became independent . | this is still a representational form of gov 't , but with a unique twist . | 0.2 |
before you want to start the study of a subject , figure out what you want to achieve . | as eugene suggests , try to figure out what you want to achieve . | 3.2 |
eclipse below are list of eclipse shortcuts which i use almost everyday . | to train yourself to use keyboard shortcuts , unplug your mouse for a few days . | 0.6 |
as others have mentioned , the irobot roomba is an excellent example of a household robot which does meaningful work . | i 've been happy with the irobot roomba for floor cleaning . | 3.6 |
the important thing i try to remember is just to pay attention . | i have been reading on this topic since i have asked this question . | 0 |
i think you need to apply a little statistical thinking to this . | one general key to not feeling dejected is to avoid comparing yourself to others . | 0 |
a quick research ( 1 , 2 ) showed me that the concentration of caffeine seems to peak about 30-60mins after ingestion . | the issue is that it never becomes useful in its true meaning . | 0 |
here 's a technique i 've developed without being aware of it : multiple browsers . | i agree with others that tracking your time is fundamental to the solution . | 0 |
i have a standing / sitting desk at work and really like it . | as mentioned by other responders , it turns out that using a standing desk isn 't necessarily a perfect solution . | 2.2 |
even though the question has been answered i would like to add my answer . | i don 't know if i should say this , but if your job is making you anxious . | 0 |
your brain is already beginning to wind down as you see the end in sight . | i 'm writing here a few tips that can help you with motivation . | 0.4 |
to stick with the traditional pomodoro technique this is considered an interruption . | there is actually functionality in most browsers already in place to do just this . | 0 |
i think 90 days is the absolute most you can plan out in a single time period . | definitely plan a month ahead - it 's totally ok for your plans to change - just amend them as they do . | 2.6 |
the user needs to evaluate for his / herself the cost / benefit of an " obvious " efficiency tool , such as macros . | instead of trying to force specific answers or method 's on them . | 0.8 |
i like the previous answers regarding setting a schedule and fulfilling the rituals of going to a job . | buy a 3 panel screen and use it to separate the work area from the sleeping area . | 0.4 |
i 'd start by reading david allen 's book : getting things done . | i 'm considering spending the $ 48 per month on the gtd ( getting things done ) system advertised by david allen . | 3 |
the best way to clear your head after a study session is by taking on a vigorous physical exercise ( min . | what works for me is to switch the subjects and take frequent breaks . | 2.2 |
i disagree with josh bruce on some of his tips . | research does indicate that sleeping after studying is a pretty good rule-of-thumb . | 0.6 |
currently i 've got a fairly close to purely digital gtd setup , although this could do with some refinements and tweaks . | my gtd system is effectively 100 percent electronic--as described in detail here . | 3.4 |
feel the fear ... and do it anyway the book recommends to feel the fear . | 13 tips to face your fear and enjoy the ride seems interesting . | 2.2 |
i 've recently bought two sit / stand galant tables from ikea and i 'm quite happy with them . | http : / / www.varidesk.com / there is also the hand-made / diy version for which you could obtain design templates for . | 1.8 |
i would say the best thing for me is to have a proper and consistent sleep schedule . | there 's also freakyalarm for ios , which makes you solve simple logic / math problems before the alarm will turn off . | 0.8 |
some studies suggest open-space environments lower working efficiency with 2-10 % due to interruptions , stress and noise . | there 's an iphone app called groups which might be helpful . | 0 |
experience : you must have noticed in you project / office that other colleagues who are more experience understand things quickly . | i think a learning attitude is the founding skill of a self-taught person . | 1.6 |
there is a relatively narrow set of people who are eligible to be wandering in the restricted areas . | the capital severely punishes people who head out to the restricted areas ( e.g . | 2.8 |
i disagree that the moniker “ most extensive ” should be applied to dorothy jones heydt ’ s language . | the most extensive vulcan language was made by fans in the 60 's , especially by linguist dorothy jones heydt . | 1.67 |
i 'd be more inclined to believe that it 's some sort of ring world . | it is not hollow , it is round just as our world . | 1.8 |
on the one hand , there ’ s nothing in canon to suggest that the time turners could go forwards in time . | time turners were explicitly mentioned for use in going back in time . | 2.8 |
i was invited in to pitch story ideas to ron moore at st : tng . | it 's obviously possible for it to leave the field without harm - it occurred . | 0 |
first of all , let me say that there seems to be 3 main traits to casting a spell . | i always thought that harry seemed to learn from the half-blood prince better than he did from other sources . | 0.6 |
i started watching the stargate series by watching atlantis first ! | without delving into an in-depth analysis of atlantis and universe , i 'll try and be as succinct as possible . | 1.8 |
i voted for the dyson sphere as being the biggest realistic . | allen steele 's book hex describes a dyson sphere , but made of hexagons , 1000 miles ( k ? | 0.4 |
it was before the season began because amy saw the woman before the silence took her . | the exact timeline hasn 't been listed yet , but there are a few assumptions we can make . | 0.2 |
we have two parallel worlds in collision or maybe more . | our intrepid heroes also didn 't pursue the child who was in the spacesuit . | 0 |
dick was an idea guy and a people guy , not a science guy . | most of philip k dick 's works aren 't hard sci-fi in the least . | 1.4 |
first , we must consider that " sphere " is less hard sf and more soft sf , thriller , airport novel and such . | " fins " on real spacecraft are usually for one of two purposes : solar panels or thermal radiators . | 0 |
according to canon , leia was an expert in combat , especially shooting ( this is from eu books ) . | in real-world combat , most fire is used to suppress the enemy , not kill them . | 0.6 |
i don 't think we have a solid theory of mammal speciation . | the short answer is that evolution couldn 't create gills in humans . | 0.8 |
here is the 2006 cover release , choice b in your question is the 2006 version . | wikipedia 's compilation of time travel rules is a good resource to check about this subject . | 0.2 |
sign language maybe , since there is no tone to convey meaning , emotion or intent . | it is safe to say that body posture plays a big role in all languages . | 2.2 |
remember , from the fleet 's point of view , the rest of the galaxy is what 's moving and experiencing time dilation . | well , it really depends on how long he was there , and the exact speed of the fleet . | 1.8 |
this idea has been around since the beginning of myth and storytelling . | the science behind superheroes might shed some light on this topic . | 0.2 |
is it possible for a match to get tie even after applying d / l method ? | yes , it 's possible for a match to get tie after applying the d / l method . | 4 |
yes a team can use the same player for both bowling and batting in a super over . | there 's no rule that decides which players can be picked for bowling / batting in the super over . | 4.2 |
it is simply the number of balls bowled divided by the number of wickets taken . | bowling strike rate is defined for a bowler as the average number of balls bowled per wicket taken . | 4.4 |
yes , absolutely - the receiving player must allow the ball to bounce before returning the serve - or any shot , actually . | yes , the receiver needs to wait until the ball touches his playing area , otherwise it counts as being obstructed . | 3 |
we only used fartlek as a fitness measurement , and as a bit of fun . | fartlek is not more effective than any proper interval training - just more fun ! | 2.6 |
if the number of fours hit by two teams are also equal then both teams will get 1 point each . | this is the rule if the runs scored by two teams in super over is equal ... | 0.6 |
women first appeared in the modern olympics in croquet at the 1900 olympics . | in 1900 , the second modern olympic games , 22 women competed in 5 events : tennis , sailing , croquet , equestrian , and golf . | 3.2 |
it is hard to speak for a team , know what their strategy is going into a draft . | drafting has changed dramatically with the new collective bargaining agreement . | 2.6 |
to play golf , the first thing you need is a set of clubs . | having fairly recently taken up the sport myself , i feel your discomfort . | 1.2 |
yes , dew ( wetness in the environment ) factor can change the direction of a match . | another disadvantage of the dew factor is that it makes hitting boundaries difficult . | 3 |
reading your post , made me think of my younger years ! ! | i 'd say you need to distract yourself from the bigger picture . | 0 |
there is no good reason for the failure to implement video plays in professional soccer . | there is another problem with applying instant replays beyond just interrupting the flow of the game . | 2.6 |
basically , the rule is that you must play the ball , and not the man , until someone catches the ball . | it is fairly simple to understand , somewhat harder to referee . | 1.2 |
at the highest level , a pace setter helps ensure they meet their game plan for the race exactly . | from personal experience i found that a pace setter to be incredibly helpful . | 2.8 |
i can think of three key factors that are quite logical conjectures . | there have been quite a few studies in football / soccer discussing home field advantage . | 0.2 |
the movement of the ball in the air is called swing bowling . | both of these styles of bowling are performed by bowlers who are medium pace or fast bowlers . | 1.8 |
actually , it 's much more easier to count the one not on the same continent . | that is also the recommended strategy for marathons , if you are going for time . | 0 |
red ball under yellow floodlight takes on a brownish color which is very similar to the color of the pitch . | i am too a hobby swimmer but as part of my triathlon training . | 0 |
no , there is no specific criteria for giving the man of the match award . | as per the rules , mom award is decide by the commentry pannel . | 3 |
i can 't think of the specifics , but i seem to remember this scenario from many years ago . | the laws of cricket say that you can declare any innings , no matter what the agreed length is . | 0 |
as per fifa 's " equipment regulations " , section 22 , only the goalkeeper is permitted to wear a cap . | although headgear is allowed to be worn , it is not advised for anyone other than the goalkeeper . | 2.4 |
glad to hear you 've started playing hockey , its a great sport ! | a general rule of thumb is every 5-6 hours of skating . | 0.4 |
i prefer to run the second half 1-2 minutes faster then the first . | i would definitely go for a slightly slower first half . | 2.6 |
it was random that she faced li na in the first round - not because she 's seeded / ranked # 127 . | this was too long for a comment , so i am posting it as a cw-answer . | 0 |
for the most part you can apply at any us consulate . | generally you 're supposed to apply at the us consulate at your place of residence . | 3.6 |
there is one airline , spirit airlines , which is trying to copy ryanair with super cheap tickets and aggressively bad service . | there are a few airlines which operate flights at lower fares . | 1.8 |
i 'd suggest you find a bank in your local country , and consider opening a euro denominated bank account with them . | i am not sure if you can open a bank account in france if you are not a resident . | 1.6 |
as i remember , in geneva at least , there are open air markets on a weekly basis . | this page list all the big christmas markets in switzerland . | 2 |
my experience is that a normal taxi is always cheaper . | when using a regular taxi make sure it 's with a reputable company or you agree upon the rate upfront . | 2 |
i had a similar issue but in what seemed to be a simpler situation . | i 'm actually about to do the same thing when transferring at london heathrow . | 0 |
a technical stop is for the benefit of the plane . | usually it 's a refuelling stop , and you just sit on the plane . | 2.6 |
kyoto , at least does , as described here : jr kyoto station . | coin lockers are a feature of most stations in japan . | 0.4 |
there 's a geek answer to this , and a practical answer to this . | it 's pretty ridiculous that i 've seen airlines ask for these to be turned off at times . | 0 |
i visited peru in august , starting from lima and touring for three weeks . | cusco : high : 70f low : 40f this is just before the rainy season ( dec-mar ) and crowds are general less . | 0.2 |
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