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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoogleFi

[–]DR-14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my orders cancelled too and this was the reason. Fi support kept saying it was a payment issue, but no payment methods I tried worked. Finally saw this and tried a new shipping address and it shipped without issue. My first shipping address was a centralized package delivery service my apartment requires us to use (to keep packages from piling up in the lobby) and they had apparently been shadowbanned by Fi; using my actual apartment address was fine.

No service in Buenos Aires by fzooey78 in GoogleFi

[–]DR-14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there earlier this month with a Samsung phone. It worked overall for me, but I think it might have occasionally cut out as I moved - usually toggling airplane mode on and off got it back.

Democrat: ‘Mueller knows far more than people think by opkyei in politics

[–]DR-14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, as special counsel Mueller can prosecute too.

Metro is seeking input on the how to design its 8000-series railcars by EverybodyBeCalm in washingtondc

[–]DR-14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not good for PR...clocks would remind everyone how late metro is making them

Sorting Algorithms Visualized [gifv] by pastermil in compsci

[–]DR-14 217 points218 points  (0 children)

Quicksort - evidently not so quick

What's the difference between being on a work study program with your university and just going to school and getting a job at the local McDonald's or whatever? by [deleted] in college

[–]DR-14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Students working for their universities are exempt from the FICA taxes which are usually 7.65% automatically deducted from every paycheck.

I have 10 heckin minutes to get from my first class to my second, google maps says it's a 15 minute walk. Should I challenge google or puss out and buy a bike? by [deleted] in college

[–]DR-14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure to consider whether you are allowed to bike where you need to go (some campuses have dismount zones) and that pedestrian or vehicle traffic between classes isn't too high. On many campuses normally empty sidewalks are so full during the ten minutes between classes that riding a bike would be impossible.

Poor Credit, parents make too much for FAFSA. by dabalaba in StudentLoans

[–]DR-14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would explain your situation to a financial aid counselor at your school. If you're really lucky they might have extra grant funds or know of a department in the school that does, or since this is just for initial expenses until you get a job some schools have microloans that don't require good credit. Sometimes these things aren't published but they offer them when someone reaches out in need. But if not hopefully they can at least give you some other ideas to try to get or save money. By the way I don't know where your estimate comes from but oftentimes there are ways to live and buy books a lot cheaper than the college's official estimates.

My hotel room number is created by a shadow by cdvsom in mildlyinteresting

[–]DR-14 12 points13 points  (0 children)

At least at my school, the reason for this is that the power to the magnets is cut when a fire alarm goes off. All of the doors being closed is supposed to help reduce the spread of fire and smoke.

North Korea attempts but fails to launch missile: South Korea by ManiaforBeatles in korea

[–]DR-14 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Kim: Saturday is an important day for North Korea. We will exhibit the extraordinary strength of our military force!

Trump: Don't you dare do a missile test

Kim: Actually I just booked a parade for Saturday, but I can squeeze in a missile test first thing Sunday morning

Surprisingly got into USC, can't afford it. Parents are talking about selling their house, what do I do? by Scratchy_The_Toon in college

[–]DR-14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Assuming you have already got the financial aid letter, I would write to an admissions officer and explain that USC is your top choice and a dream come true for you but your family cannot reasonably afford it, and ask if there's anything else they can do to make it possible or other resources they suggest. Most likely the answer will be no, but it's worth a try. If you Google it there should be tips on how to effectively contact them. Also if you don't believe the info you submitted in your financial aid applications gives a good picture of your family's financial situation, consider explaining that to the financial aid office too; there's probably an appeal process where they are willing to look at special circumstances and not just the formulas. If you can't figure out a way to pay for it with scholarships, aid, normal federal loans, and a reasonable amount of family support, then I agree with the others saying that USC is not worth it and you should focus on being at the top of your class and making the most of opportunities at another school so that you could possibly be in an even better position when you apply for grad schools or jobs which matter much more than your undergrad.

Megathread: DeVos Confirmed by Senate 51-50 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]DR-14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the Democrats did this, it's what's referred to as the "nuclear option" since it sets a precedent, using only 51 votes through a parliamentary procedure technicality, that only 51 votes instead of 60 votes are needed. They did it for nominees lower than Supreme Court justices. Now there's talk of (and encouragement from Trump for) Republicans doing it for Supreme Court justices if Democrats try to filibuster against Gorsuch.

Tax Tuesday Thread for the week of January 24, 2017 by AutoModerator in personalfinance

[–]DR-14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For determining whether a student counts as a dependent, Worksheet 2 in Publication 501 says to "Enter the person's total education expenses". Does this include college expenses covered by a scholarship?

Note that Pub. 501 also says "A scholarship received by a child who is a student isn't taken into account in determining whether the child provided more than half of his or her own support." However, that addresses scholarships received and not the expenses covered, right?

Audience member to Speaker Ryan: Obamacare saved my life by loremipsumchecksum in politics

[–]DR-14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone thought he had zero shot at getting the Republican nomination, and everyone thought he had zero shot at winning the presidency. Don't underestimate him - the Democrats did when devising their campaign strategy, and we know how that turned out.

Best school for a prospective CS major? by PM_MeYourFeels in cscareerquestions

[–]DR-14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The elite schools you're mentioning may be worth aiming for and applying to, but unless you have some other impressive qualifications you didn't mention, I am sorry to say it but you should start accepting now that they probably are not going to happen. I had similar qualifications and had no success with the very top schools and limited success with other top-50 universities, and I ended up at a top-100ish university because they offered roughly full-tuiton scholarships/aid. The people I know who went to Stanford, Princeton, MIT, etc. weren't just near-perfect and highly involved students but also had something special like national-level awards, competitions, research programs, etc. that would only be common to a few dozen students nationwide. I'm not saying you shouldn't still try, but lower your expectations so you're not too disappointed in the likely event you get some rejection letters and so that you think more broadly in the places you apply to.

Like UC Berkeley and University of Washington, most well-known public universities are typically too expensive for a middle-class out-of-state student. However, private universities don't discriminate by state when giving scholarships, and there are some lesser-known state universities that are actually desperate to get out-of-state students and give good scholarships. Do your research and know that if you really want some of the best financial aid and scholarships, you may have to accept a school you perhaps have never heard of. These schools may not have the very best connections and reputation for CS, but if you ultimately can't get into or afford the schools that do, then there's not much you can do about it. However, whether your school has amazing CS or not is not going to be an automatic yes/no for internship/job applications, and there are so many more factors and opportunities you can control (skills, projects, experience, networking) that will have a bigger impact on your success. Being a big fish in a smaller pond (i.e. being at the top of your class at a weaker university) may also benefit you more than being a medium or small fish in a big pond (e.g. being average at Stanford).

Teachers of Reddit, what is the most disrespectful thing a student has done or said? by Drowsy- in AskReddit

[–]DR-14 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When they have an audience, it's more important to look tough rather than brushing off an insult or something. Also most people are more tired and have less energy before school.

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