tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418441839706813052.post6462369877642275148..comments2016-10-19T11:53:48.928-04:00Comments on The Sophomoric Mama: 7 Quick Takes: June 28 EditionMary Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006895615941622010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418441839706813052.post-37049334959339971082013-06-30T14:45:56.171-04:002013-06-30T14:45:56.171-04:00As to number 2: I am using something called "...As to number 2: I am using something called "the old reader" (http://theoldreader.com). It has the same feel as Google Reader, but it doesn't work quite as well. Mostly I am annoyed that it doesn't seem to have an "update all" button and always seems a little behind in updating automatically. There is also something off with formatting the content (I think it fails to bring over some things like color from the original, but it is not a big deal).<br /><br />As to number 7: It's a risk-rewards sort of question. Underground wires need to be replaced (as general maintenance) more often than above-ground lines, and they are more expensive to fix. If, however, storms blow through often enough, you end up replacing the above ground wires more often regardless. However, from a purely economic analysis, the above-ground lines are often a better investment.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374170352983040015noreply@blogger.com