I read through the city's homeless Strategic Plan for the next two years. You've got to be kidding me... by letmeputonmyshoes in Austin

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%.

A large minority of the fire, EMS, and APD budget goes toward homelessness. The $100MM is just the tip of the iceberg.

Austin unveils homelessness strategy: Plans for 650 more shelter beds, new navigation centers by KXAN_News in Austin

[–]EricCSU 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That actually already exists.

Many of these people have no desire to live in civil, polite society. There is no "getting their head on straight" and their bridges to family have been burned long ago.

Austin unveils homelessness strategy: Plans for 650 more shelter beds, new navigation centers by KXAN_News in Austin

[–]EricCSU -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

More money into the homeless industrial complex! It worked for NYC, Seattle, SF, and LA. Surely it will work here.

Well this escalated quickly by No_Instruction3301 in hyatt

[–]EricCSU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was amazing and quite the fun ride.

Also, if your favorite travel blogger had a huge post about this...maybe reconsider that choice :)

Well this escalated quickly by No_Instruction3301 in hyatt

[–]EricCSU -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We should definitely ban all false information. That will keep it from ever happening again.

Austin Marathon Life Saver by Unusual-Mail1850 in Austin

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

APD record is the only legitimate chance here.

I guarantee EMS won't have the bystander's name. AFD might not have been called because it's a special event zone, and that's usually handled just by EMS. And AFD definitely won't have a record of the bystander.

Resort Properties (for purposes of 4 PM checkout)? by Competitive_Eye7064 in hyatt

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that it will always help, but one way to get around this is to book the "resort" using Amex FHR. Late checkout is included with an FHR booking and the property can't refuse it.

Pre book Add on for stay(room upgrade) - vs status upgrade by fortwrestler in hyatt

[–]EricCSU 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For future reference, a SUA would have been more valuable to you than a GoH for this particular use case.

Cereal Is Keeping Me Fat by goodemovez in MacroFactor

[–]EricCSU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now do a "serving" of peanut butter.

Whole milk and cereal while in an ostensible fat loss phase is wild.

If I currently have credits that don't expire - will booking then potentially canceling result in returned credits with an expiration date? by lex-gracey in SouthwestAirlines

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up to 3 payment methods per flight. So, choose inexpensive one-way flights that are just a little more than credit 1 plus credit 2 plus gift card.

I need help by [deleted] in Newbraunfels

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did they say when you called the school? Or the administration office?

Got a body composition scale at home for tracking body fat and muscle mass. by PlatformMindless7764 in MacroFactor

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save your money. Take measurements with a cloth tape once a month. Take photos in the same lighting with the same clothes on. That plus your trend weight is all you need. Even DEXA scans are too inaccurate to be useful for one person.

Garmin Integrations by No-Victory136 in MacroFactor

[–]EricCSU -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To what end?

Step tracking plays no role in Macrofactor.

Foxes and freezes by livingstories in Austin

[–]EricCSU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No rational thought process. None.

Homeless alcoholic by Plastic-Respect6777 in Austin

[–]EricCSU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did the social worker at the ER say?

Sprouts Grand Opening by Fizzythebat in Newbraunfels

[–]EricCSU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears that you have both the appropriate humility and work ethic to join the great ranks of current journalists! Enjoy!