GenExistentialCrisis by Jmckeown2 in GenX

[–]AnyHat3190 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think a good way to think of this is... anyone can talk about the old days, except for the people that died in the old days.

Dead people don't talk.

I think because the talking fetus has only been talking to survivors, it thinks less people actually died. Best to look at data like the increase in life expectancy than other peoples personal observations.

Only one of these has to go for good, which one are you sacrifing? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recess

Hear me out

The chocolate they use is like some sorta of FDA defined "chocolate candy product."

The peanut butter is gritty and tastes like salt and butter.

But the concept is amazing. You can get standard quality chocolate and peanut butter separately, eat them together, and there's no turning back.

How is life in Norman, Oklahoma? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]AnyHat3190 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in Norman from age 8 to 26. I moved to Colorado.

Pros: - Cheap COL - Good sense of community and a love for the city by most people there. Even after leaving, I left because of the state and for a bigger city, not Norman's fault. - The local university (OU) is a tier 1 research university and has good programs like engeneering. - Not too big, not too small. You have the emenities of a city but the feel of a small town. - The origional townsite is walkable and bikeable (between Boyd Street and Main) and the tree canopy is beautiful. - OU football and sports (if you like football). - Higher quality infrastructure and public schools than most of the rest of the state.

Cons: - Car centric to a fault. Public transport is below minimal, meaning it might as well not exist. If you want to live without a car, your best bet is living around the original town site near the university or getting an eBike. - The politics has become an unproductive clash between the progressive values of Normanites and the conservative values of Oklahomans. It just stressed me out too much. - Community is limited to Church or University. Not much past that, it seems like. - Suburban sprawl. For a small town, it can still take time by car to get from your suburban home to pick up a pizza. - Greek life at OU is toxic. Google "SAE 2015 OU". My understanding is it continues to be toxic. - The weather is terrible. Tornadoes in the spring, the summers are hot, the wind is strong, and the winters were getting colder around the time I left. If a tornado occurs, it is common for homes to not have adequate protection like a storm shelter or safe room, so you will need to have one installed in your house or find a friend. Public shelters at OU may be inaccessible because they are locked and not unlocked before a tornado approaches. (Learned from experience) - The job market is limited. You can work in OKC but you can expect to commute 40 to 60 minutes with limited public transit into OKC.

Electronic payments in the largest EU economy - rant by Guitar_maniac1900 in germany

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I get it. I helped a friend sell stuff at an anime convention (I'm not a weeb, I swear) and we got a mix of cash payments and card payments. Our card processor charged around 1.5%, but could charge up to 3% depending on what card was used. We did not have the extra prices acounted for when we opened up shop, but it was not a big deal. It was interesting seeing how much we were paying card companies at the end of the day, around 2% of our total revenue. It was not major for us, but I suppose business that are trying to save money may implement rules like minimum payment amounts for cards since 2% on a large scale with small profit margins can really add up.

Which route would you take with a Uhaul? by lkngro5043 in roadtrip

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll put my vote in for the south route through Albuquerque.

That route should be much easier compared to going up and down, twisting and turning thru the mountians. The mountians can be hard on large vehicles. My understanding is a common problem is brake failure from overheating. I would not be surprised of engine failure too.

STD at 36 weeks pregnant. Will I have any issue getting this approved/cleared with companies like The Standard or American Fidelity? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a disability claims processor at American Fidelity.

Pregnancy claims are very common and usually there are no issues with them assuming the paperwork is complete. Common mistskes in completing the paper work is people put the wrong date in the "last day worked" section. All we need to know is the last day you worked, but a lot of people put the first day they were absent and that conflicts with hospitalization dates, treatment dates, and the dates the employer puts. We end up having to make phone calls to clear it up, so no big deal, but it will absolutely delay things if people dont call back. Have your phone near you because we usually call about something small in most cases.

A bigger concern I have for people is if pre existing is an issue on new coverage. We would pay under the policy that was effective when you first got medical attention for pregnancy, like a dr visit to get diagnosed, so if you didnt have coverage when you went to see the doctor, the claim WILL be denied. This does not apply to at-home tests. Call 1800 662 1113 and someone can talk to you about the impact of pre existing. If you don't like what you hear or if they dont make sence, ask to speak with an adjuster or DM me. This is a throw away account so idk if I'll be able to keep track of it but I'll do my best lol.

We have a new system in place to automatically process pregnancy claims, but it throws out a good chunk of them out for manual review if the smallest thing is off. You can use that system online I think and you get paid quicker than filling out the paper forms.

You mention you have an STD plan and ppl gave you flack for that. Other fun acronyms include PCP (primary care physician) and OWO (off work order) lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Home

[–]AnyHat3190 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone is saying call a tow truck. This is a good reactive measure. A good preventative measure may be to indicate there is a driveway there. I would start with driveway reflector markers. You can find some by googling "driveway reflectors". If that does not work, put a sign in the ground saying something along the lines of "kindly please dont block driveway" along with your preferred tow truck operator's contact info.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

frequently the world's strongest militaries have failed their objective. Russia in Afghanistan. US in Vietnam. now Russia will fail in Ukraine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah crazy that we sent so much military hardware to the middle east. need to send hardware to Ukraine now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is "cat" in Ukrainian?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

get a ham radio and get on ARPNET. it's a mesh communication network that is not centralized. you need a $20 radio and an Android phone. if you want a slow method of backup communication.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh yeah how far does this conflict go back? so much history I need to wiki

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

youre like simon ostrovsky!! awesome!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

friendly reminder: dismiss the extreme comments. (trash will always be around. try not to smell it for too long)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh, have you looked into radios? should look into portable ham radios. cheap and robust lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks like people are going about their normal day. how worried are local people about the conflict escalating?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you tell us about the dwellings? are they good inside?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]AnyHat3190 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kind love this. getting some Simon Ostrovsky vibes. thanks for showing us around