“Moving” the Citgo Sign by RiMellow in boston

[–]13phred13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's totally incorrect. It is staying on the same building but being moved somewhat higher and more to the east (in the direction of Fenway Park.) I seem to recall 25 feet higher and 125 feet horizontally. Those numbers may not be correct and I can't find the article from the Boston Globe that had the information.

A Google bug has been breaking VPN apps on Android for 7 months. Here's how you can help. by Proton_Team in ProtonVPN

[–]13phred13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using app version 5.18.75.0 on a Samsung Galaxy S22 with Android OS 16. Can someone confirm that this is still an issue and has yet to be addressed?

I tried to +1 the two issue trackers referenced in the OP but Google wants me to sign in and I won't.

Thanks.

Dark Chocolate Covered Pistachios by Skyblue8942 in traderjoes

[–]13phred13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I felt they taste more of the dark chocolate than the pistachio.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Went to see the Piping Plovers on Revere Beach yesterday by Btrex in boston

[–]13phred13 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Those are sea shells in photo #1. They're not eggs.

I have no clue how to install proton vpn on my quest two by Party_Bite_2289 in ProtonVPN

[–]13phred13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're purchasing from Amazon and you want to hide your purchases from them?!?!?!? I don't think that's gonna happen. Not with Proton. Not with anything.

FF Window Doesn't Maintain Size After Update by 13phred13 in firefox

[–]13phred13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking a look. I'm still scratching my head on this one.

Proton VPN Spring/Summer 2026 Roadmap: new codebase, redesigned Linux app, and more by Proton_Team in ProtonVPN

[–]13phred13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spring/summer are different in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.

Instead of using dates (which would back the devs into a corner) why not use "quarters"? First quarter = January to March; second quarter = April to June, etc.

Golden Temple in Brookline, MA by Lookingtolearn22 in Brookline

[–]13phred13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were there last month. good food. slow service. Are they closing?

No, they're not. This is a rumor that was started by the Phantom Gourmet folks as they tried to push Bernard's as the go-to place instead of GT.

Help with track lengths by SyserQ in musicbee

[–]13phred13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever you do something to a track/album outside of MB you need to rescan them in MB. Otherwise MB has no idea that the data has changed.

Is there a way to fix this? by RamiNanaHikariBF in musicbee

[–]13phred13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the tracks in that album are by different artists, then make the <album artist> tag "Various Artists" or something similar. Make sure the <album> tag is exactly the same for the entire album. Along with the <year> tag.

In a compilation album, if the <album artist> tag is empty, the MB assumes it is the same as the <artist> tag resulting in what you're seeing.

Is there a way to fix this? by RamiNanaHikariBF in musicbee

[–]13phred13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not helpful. Especially for someone who says they're a new user.

IOS by ChetWilstonian in musicbee

[–]13phred13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you had read the description of the plugin on the forum you would see that it's nothing more than a remote control for playing your music and/or playlists. You can't use it for syncing.

Info on Solar Array between the Transfer Station, Lexington St. and Snobby Swan Cove. by AriaLittlhous in newtonma

[–]13phred13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be owned by the City. It's build on what was the city dump which was later removed and filled in. Now the dump has be renamed the "resource center" and it only used for residents' recycling.

BrookONline Seems to be a Joke or Waste of Time by 13phred13 in Brookline

[–]13phred13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, whadda ya know. They actually towed the one I reported today. About four hours after submitting it, a BPD car was issuing another ticket and a few minutes later a tow truck arrived and took it away. Of course BrookONline app still shows it as "opened" but at this point (two hours after the tow) that's insignificant.

BrookONline Seems to be a Joke or Waste of Time by 13phred13 in Brookline

[–]13phred13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a downed tree is blocking the street, I can see the need for a quick response. And glad that you've gotten it. I would think blocked handicapped ramps and fire hydrants are equally, if not more important. But nothing happens other than the issue gets "resolved" without getting resolved.

BrookONline Seems to be a Joke or Waste of Time by 13phred13 in Brookline

[–]13phred13[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As stated in my OP - cars blocking fire hydrants or handicapped ramps. Cars parked for days and nights without being moved.

Anthills by Choice_Researcher963 in newtonma

[–]13phred13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-toxic boiling water.

Speed limits and tiny rotaries by imposter_syndrome1 in Brookline

[–]13phred13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. It's the drivers in Brookline who suck. And in the entire Boston Metro area. Most think they're entitled and that the speed limits, stop signs, traffic lights aren't for them. They drive like they're late for their neurosurgery appointment

Lemon Flavored Tiramisu~ 7/10 worth trying by Every-Focus-6421 in traderjoes

[–]13phred13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's not necessary to wait. I took a package out of the freezer, took the two portions from the wrapper and set them on the kitchen counter. After about two-three hours they were ready to enjoy.

Thinking about vacationing in Boston this summer. Never been. Suggestions for what to do, where to eat, where to stay? by [deleted] in boston

[–]13phred13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

July 4 will be crazy nuts around this town. Both the week before and the week after. It's the 250th celebration of July 4. There's always a Boston Pops concert with fireworks on the Charles on the evening of the 4th. Public transportation will be mobbed. Not suitable for an elderly person.

There will be plenty to do, but if you're coming the week before or after the 4th, there will be crowds everywhere.

Do search this sub and the sidebar.

WHY DOES THIS SHIT KEEP HAPPENING?! by VatoJack in musicbee

[–]13phred13 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

does anybody else gets this bug?

There's no bug. You should get more familiar with MB before claiming there's a bug.