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Doesn't matter if the SD bars make it obvious. No layman can read such a chart. The text 110% makes it sound like the study PROVES without any doubt that the product had an effect.

"the lactate measurement shows a difference" "The lower lactate value with Powerinsole means longer performance and a later onset of muscle fatigue." and finally "Even with the first application of the power insole, a lower skin conductance is evident compared to the placebo. This means that the power insole can help reduce stress levels."

Nowhere are they talking about statistical significance.


The reason Mailinator is blacklisted in many sign up processes is because websites want to have users real email addresses, not disposable ones they don't care about.


What exactly does SaaS mean to you? Sounds like nothing but a buzzword to me. The website in question is already software and a service.


Thanks for asking! I’d also like to know how the emperor’s new clothes look like because I sure as hell can’t see them. Let’s all hope he actually meant an API behind a paywall.


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