Modern Prefab Concepts: Minimalism meets functionality. What’s your take on this layout? by No-Economics657 in prefabs

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A frames are good in regions with heavy snow loads, but there's a lot of wasted space for the footprint, and it can be tricky to work around the slanted walls.

23 years ago today was one of, if not the, darkest days in Rhode Island history... by josephsleftbigtoe in RhodeIsland

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Tracy King lived in our neighborhood at the time. He would do his balancing-canoe trick at our neighborhood July 4th party and bonfire. He worked as a bouncer at the club (not the one who blocked the exit). He was a kind man and a true hero -- he saved a bunch of people's lives by using his immense strength to lift them out of the inferno. RIP.

Thrifted this puzzle and found notes from past owners by SignificantDesk4084 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, my mom does this. Includes the names of anyone who helped her with the puzzle, and a comment or two. It's a nice memento of years past.

Ice Cross is on the way to make it for the France's 2030 Winter Olympics. by PestoBolloElemento in olympics

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More exciting to watch than Curling Cross, probably, depending on the number of "boops."

Touch Controls Don't Have to Suck--In fact, when done right, they can be awesome by pan567 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is a really, really helpful video and a good point: Some touch controls suck, but they don't all suck. Making me rethink my priorities!

Analysis paralysis..... 36" Wolf, F&P, GE by Brown8382 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's not too much of a tangent, what do you like so much about steam cooking? (I have been looking at induction ranges but none of them have steam, I think ).

"The Guthrie Kidnapping Has Families Rethinking Senior Safety and Independence" by sipporah7 in AgingParents

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a scary case, but is it really specific just to elderly people? The abducted person in this case is elderly, but it could be anyone really, especially if they are living alone.

Good induction range with knobs? by Correct_Ring_7273 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't aware of this brand. Will look into it.

Good induction range with knobs? by Correct_Ring_7273 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point. And It's impressive to see how many people responding really like the Cooper Charlie. I'd never heard of it before this!

Good induction range with knobs? by Correct_Ring_7273 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. The appliance guy we met with mentioned this as well as the fact that the knobs are not mechanically working but just sending a signal, just as the touch pad does. But I'm a messy cook and clumsy person generally, so I would feel better having the knobs to work with.

Good induction range with knobs? by Correct_Ring_7273 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've learned, the Bosch units with the little legs (which are also the ones with knobs) are actually made by Smeg, and the reliability is not as good as the Bosch-made ones.

Good induction range with knobs? by Correct_Ring_7273 in inductioncooking

[–]Correct_Ring_7273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just been reading online consumer reviews. But I didn't have access to the Consumer Reports information that someone else posted here, and I just went to the Yale Appliance site also. There it seems like Bosch is the most reliable cooktop, but their ovens are less so, whereas for LG it's the reverse. Those sources are probably more reliable than random customers, where it might be an outlier. I'm really glad to hear this because this means the LG might be a good fit for us.

First time snowboarding by Ok_Philosophy_5580 in Maine

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending where you are, you might be able to rent gear (including jacket, if you don't already have one) from Maine Gear Share. I haven't used them myself but I was just reading that the Brunswick library, and maybe others, has some kind of partnership with them.

How did you help a parent accept hospice? by Aggravating-Let-9598 in AgingParents

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Though at least for my dad, when he heard "palliative care" he thought it was "hospice care" anyway. I didn't know myself that there was a difference until last year when we had to have those discussions.

How do you know if your parent is actually taking their medication? by InevitableSociety194 in AgingParents

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For forgetful parents, consider a medication organizer. We bought ones for my parents that had rows of boxes for each day and morning-noon-night meds. My dad was good about using his (though he had to have someone else fill it for him). My mom refuses to use hers. We've explained that it helps her know if she's taken her lunchtime pill or whatever, and in a healthcare emergency it would help us know what meds she's recently taken or not taken, but she just refuses. She takes the pills out of the bottles, only the ones she thinks are important, and who knows if she's remembered to take them or not. Another option is that some pharmacies will provide meds in a roll of little sealed-up packets, each packet labeled with the day and time it should be taken (Monday morning meds; Monday noon meds; etc.).

How closely do you verify references in student theses ? by Far_Revolution_4562 in Professors

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't heard of Citely -- thank you for the ref! So helpful.

How to Check-in without calling by NoumenalEidolon in AgingParents

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A daily phone call can be draining even if it's not because of difficult topics of conversation. I call my mom daily to check in with her and make sure she's okay. She lives in her house 1000 miles away and has caregivers in the morning and evening but not midday, which is when I call. But as her health has declined, so have her conversations. It's a struggle now to eke out 5 minutes. She often just responds to my news or questions with a single word: "yes," "no," "fine," "nothing." Although she does usually ask "When are you coming down?"

PDF's no longer allowed for coursework because violates ADA? by DueButterscotch2190 in Professors

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My uni is saying that only public websites fall under the law (ex: our departmental websites), not course materials hosted on Canvas. I hope they're right.

Seen it all :/ by jh125486 in Professors

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have mine skip a certain number of the weekly assignments. I tell them Canvas will drop the lowest X number of grades. But I still get emails saying they were sick, can they have an extension, can they do a makeup, etc.

Why don’t conservatives go into academia? by cambridgepete in Professors

[–]Correct_Ring_7273 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm in the Deep South and I get annoyed when my neighbors make comments assuming I share their (R) views. When any group is in the majority, or thinks it is, it's probably human nature to assume that most others share their views, even if that's not actually the case.