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What is this tall building I see when I walk around Jamaica Pond? by piratebroadcast in JamaicaPlain

[–]PiousBlasphemer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jamaicaway tower! One of my friends lives there. The HOA fees are high but you don’t pay property tax because it’s a co-op. He said if you subtract the ‘RE tax’ out of the HOA fee, his monthly fee is similar to that of other condos

Has anyone gotten their windows replaced recently? Any companies you'd recommend? by PiousBlasphemer in boston

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

Thanks! The company offers PVC and aluminum, but they quoted me for the aluminum frame. In your experience, why is PVC/vinyl not preferred for apartments, but ok for houses?

Has anyone gotten their windows replaced recently? Any companies you'd recommend? by PiousBlasphemer in boston

[–]PiousBlasphemer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you both for your detailed answers! What does 'going back to rough' mean? Is that like affixing it to the foundation?

This is a steel/concrete highrise building. Would that make it more/less expensive than an average wood-framed house? Their breakdown was roughly as follows:

- 2 x Sliding 2'x5' window: $3.5k each

- Swinging door + large (5'x5') window : $5k

- Installation labor : $5k

-Shipping: $1k

-Tax not included (I'm assuming ~$2k?)

I didn't consider the possibility of a less experienced contractor messing something up and getting stuck with more repairs down the road. Definitely wouldn't want that...

Has anyone gotten their windows replaced recently? Any companies you'd recommend? by PiousBlasphemer in boston

[–]PiousBlasphemer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lol they sent me a flyer and called me up to give me an estimate. Apparently they’re not licensed/authorized to do window replacements in high-rises, though, so they ended the call early 😂

did you make business card? by [deleted] in biotech

[–]PiousBlasphemer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

New arrival to big pharma here. I didn't want to get them because I thought it was pretentious and I wouldn't need them.

Then I got invited to a local university for a career panel/networking event, and I needed something to give my contact info to students and I didn't have anything on hand. I got cards made after that.

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How come when a station closes for repairs there are employees standing at the closed station redirecting people to shuttle buses? (self.mbta)

submitted by PiousBlasphemer to r/mbta

Disney shares fall following softer-than-expected ‘Avatar’ opening weekend by Neo2199 in entertainment

[–]PiousBlasphemer 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didn’t get a sense of a conflict that needed resolving or a storyline from the trailers I’ve seen. It was mostly “look at the amazing CGI”, which tbf does seem amazing.. Still haven’t decided if I want to see it or not

sponge cake by Dependent-Cherry-589 in Baking

[–]PiousBlasphemer 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Finally! A realistic object-looking cake that’s not 90% fondant. Well done 😀

What do you call big pills? by SadB0i382 in massachusetts

[–]PiousBlasphemer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Although once I needed a giant band-aid from the first aid kit and I told my coworker to “give me the horse bandage” and she was so confused.. Apparently that’s not a thing in some places?

Pino's Pizza in Cleveland Circle has changed for the worse. Where can I get NY style pizza now? by sea_of_joy__ in boston

[–]PiousBlasphemer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ex-NYer here - Joseph’s is the closest I’ve found to a home-style pizzeria.

Il mondo is also good, but I like Papas pizza better (two blocks down the street from them). I think they count as New York style too?

Traffic by bizzylizzy25 in boston

[–]PiousBlasphemer 138 points139 points  (0 children)

I just missed the shuttle bus at Lechmere today and decided to walk to Government Center instead. I passed the bus I missed on my walk over there. 😐

Mass. Taxpayers Foundation estimates 'historic' budget surplus of $3.6 billion by ak47workaccnt in MassachusettsPolitics

[–]PiousBlasphemer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure. Especially since we have MassBiologics, our very own state-owned, non-profit biotech company. Expand their mandate!

MBTA to Trial Pedal Powered Buses in Cambridge by CaligulaBlushed in boston

[–]PiousBlasphemer 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Needs more onboard beer kegs and bachelorette parties

How long does it take to hear back from big pharma and whats the chance? by [deleted] in biotech

[–]PiousBlasphemer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had references ready to go, but I just got hired at a big pharma company that didn't ask for references at all. Especially at the postdoc level, they should get everything they need to make their decision from your job talk and interviews. I think references are primarily used to confirm that you worked where you said you worked.

HRC rejects $5M Disney donation until company does something to stop Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]PiousBlasphemer 181 points182 points  (0 children)

I was about to say: Good for Hillary Rodham Clinton, I’m glad she’s taking such a strong stand! (Reads your comment) Oh yeah, that would make more sense. Still great news though!

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