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    Can company keep my last bonus?

    It's worth it to pay for a couple of hours of (good) labor attorney. They will be able to tell you for sure if you have an argument. If you do, a formal letter from your attorney to the employer pointing out their specific contractual obligations would be a good and reasonably cheap move. If you...
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    Did it make the jump?

    I'm no expert, but from what I understand it can be detected in meat but the state labs generally won't test it. My guess is that the level is so low and/or the sample prep and test is such a hassle that they don't bother with it. I have read papers that plainly state the prion is found in meat...
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    Big Hunt Camp

    7 guys times 7 days is a lot of holes and it sucks seeing toilet paper everywhere in an otherwise nice camp spot. I found a system with a toilet seat that sits on a five gallon bucket + bags and chemicals. Basically a groover but like 90% less expensive. Something like this. Can be nice to...
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    Over Priced Things That Shouldn't Be?

    Everyone's a free market economist until it's time to price at what the market will bear.
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    Back issues field dressing.

    I recommend a good PT. I'm going to generalize a bit, but seems like most guys have screwed up hips and shoulders which leads to low back problems. When you're young you can skate, but once you hit middle age the bills start coming due. At some point if you want to stay active you need to start...
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    Did it make the jump?

    Yes. Prions aren't actually alive, they are just proteins. Freezing is generally how you preserve them. It's heat that wrecks them, not cold (I do not know how hot you need to get a CWD prion to deactivate it).
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Not sure what you're talking about, I've been paddling canoes for 40 years.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    maybe true, but the ones who do care will pay a premium for a royalex wenonah. They're the pre-64 winchester of canoes, sort of.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Great boats and hard to find (depending on where you are). If you want one a year from now you might not be able to get it. Conversely, unlikely to lose much value. Grab it and a copy of Path of the Paddle and see what happens.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Better visibility, easier to carry cargo & dogs, drier, easier to hop in and out of, more artistry to the actual paddling, and easier to bring a kid or partner along. Flatwater paddling is like watching paint dry to me, but I don't fish. Floating rivers is great. ETA: I see a lot of people...
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    Want a canoe, know nothing about them

    Aluminum is noisy and cold but durable. Fiberglass/Kevlar is light and strong, but you'll feel bad banging it into rocks and paddling onto beaches. Much easier to move around by yourself though. Royalex used to be the standard but is no longer made. High-end plastic alternative is my favorite...
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    Investments outside of retirement

    Invest, or gamble? If you'd put it all into Nvidia or Bitcoin a few years ago you'd be the clear winner. Less risky: VTSAX (total stock market) for 5 years. After that, start looking at what a 30%-50% decline would do and if you'd still be able to hit your target, shift enough into fixed...
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    Triathlon/Marathon/Endurance Sports Thread

    Trail running is one of the best things you can do to condition for mountain sports (including elk hunting), IMO. Road running is not as good and not as fun, but still pretty good for you. If you're middle-aged and/or overweight take it reeeal easy at the start though, not hard to run straight...
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    Put Some Thought into your first aid kit

    That's good to hear. I've always heard poke a hole in a glove or a bag with a safety pin for eye & small cut irrigation.
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    Things to do in Spokane

    Everything I know about is downtown, the only other place I've been is the Trader Joes. Pick up some lime scooters and ride up and down the riverfront trail on both sides of downtown. It's great. Big municipal water park and playground right there on the N side of the river as well. (I would...
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