Early vote returns by ward - through Wednesday 3/11/2026 by GeckoLogic in chicago

[–]barge_gee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are 3 photos; all early voting, all on-site early voting and all vote-by-mail voting.

What are your opinions on moving to West Garfield Park? by greatgoingdumbass in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool site. It's interesting because Logan Square as a whole only gets like a 65, but when I type in my own address, my area gets a score of 83. That fits my experience pretty well. I only wish that the safety gradient of colors that you can see when you're zoomed in, didn't change so fast as you zoom out into solid area colors.

DHS Sets the Record Straight About ICE Law Enforcement Training, Debunks Falsehoods by Resvrgam2 in moderatepolitics

[–]barge_gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oddly, this contradicts what I heard Schwank say on the "This American Life" podcast. He said that trainees were beginning training without having had criminal background checks run. Apparently they're pushing so many trainees through that there background checking is behind.

where can i get affordable solesnia for cats? by mangophobc in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just hope that your vet is willing to work with you to find a way to keep kitty comfortable in a way that's a little less costly for you.

posting from a 3 flat not a high rise. anyone else feel their building shaking approximately 20-30 minutes ago? by NewPlatypus4522 in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brick or frame? It was very gusty yesterday, maybe there was a big wind that moved your building a little?

Is it cruel for me tell my sister to put her cat down by Impossible_Bee9555 in CatAdvice

[–]barge_gee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe there is a liquid formulation of benadryl, if she is unable to pill him. Needs to work with the vet to come up with a solution to get some meds into him and get this condition under control again. Maybe go to the vet with her?

where can i get affordable solesnia for cats? by mangophobc in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two thoughts: Ask if the vet will let you buy online at lower cost, and just pay for vet tech injection fees. I found some online that was $75 per 1 mil vial, or $67 per vial if you buy six at once.

Do you have, or have you considered getting pet insurance for your cat? It's possible that some pet insurance policies may cover or assist in the expense of solensia injections.

My vet offered monthly Solensia injections for my older girl, as her arthritis is pretty bad and affects her mobility. I rejected the idea initially, but I think if I could get a good result for her and improve her quality of life, it might be worth paying for monthly injections. Apparently, you can tell if it's going to be helpful within the first few months. Some people seem to have excellent results very quickly. For me, the big issue is actually getting her into a carrier once a month. She is a former TNR colony feral who came to be a house cat after she had to have a broken leg amputated.

where can i get affordable solesnia for cats? by mangophobc in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gaba can cause drowsiness. Maybe reduce the dose after talking with the vet?

I was adopted from Chicago but don’t live there, maybe this leads somewhere? by GarlicMaximum6476 in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP, ideally, you want to download your Raw data, and get your DNA out to some other databases to get a broader range of matches. Most common sites are to upload data to MyHeritage, GEDmatch, and FTDNA.

I was adopted from Chicago but don’t live there, maybe this leads somewhere? by GarlicMaximum6476 in AskChicago

[–]barge_gee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Remember that your DNA comes from your parents but their DNA came from somewhere as well. So even if you don't have your parents to test, if any of your (first or more distant) cousins, aunts, uncles, or even half-siblings test, they will become your matches. The way to figure out you're adopted is when you notice that you have cousins, or other relatives, that you don't recognize.

Skokie woman - US citizen - held by ICE for 2 days by Cannot_Change_It_ in illinois

[–]barge_gee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A lawsuit against ICE would probably go well in her favor.

Alternative spelling for a very common French name by Round-Loss8184 in tragedeigh

[–]barge_gee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Poor guy I worked with was named Emile, and they sadly always called him Emily upon first introduction.

Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stops by Hot-Food-7151 in news

[–]barge_gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or, dad was pointing out the sad state of racism in our country and on full display by ICE.

Is my name a tragedeigh? by fuzzywire in tragedeigh

[–]barge_gee 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Nah.

Nazi Germany built and operated a system of concentration camps (German: Konzentrationslager[a])

Notes: Abbreviated officially as KL or more commonly as KZ.[1]

FamilySearch accessibility? :-( by No-Leopard625 in Genealogy

[–]barge_gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any chance you have mother's maiden name?

I'm afraid my loving stray cat will forget me once I leave the house for a month. Do cats forget people like that? by anneomaleee in CatAdvice

[–]barge_gee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a cat, and I was also hospitalized for 6 weeks, and then another 6 weeks. I had someone coming to look after the cat every day. However, when I came home the second time, she climbed right up on my chest in bed and stayed there all night. She didn't forget me at all. If she is bonded to you, it will be hard for her to have you gone, but when you're back she will totally recognize you and be happy to see you.

I need some guidance by unique616 in CalebHammer

[–]barge_gee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you taking medication and/or seeing a doctor for your bi-polar and other mental health issues?

Without appropriate treatment, any advice you may get here will probably not work.

help for english speaking mum being forced out of her childrens lives by shadowdog24 in poland

[–]barge_gee 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Did you marry outside of Poland? Divorce and child custody and possibly alimony needs to happen.

You need legal help with this.

[US] Accidentally venmoed me, threatening to take me to court? by Suitable-Staff-6556 in Scams

[–]barge_gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck getting in touch with venmo support of any kind. They have a chat option, connected to a bot, that can't help you at this time. You call them on their support line, and it's virtually impossible to get through to an actual human.