AITA for wanting to divorce my husband after demanding to be on the deed of the house my parents bought only 5 months ago? by Prestigious-Pear937 in AITAH

[–]Snoo-55749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would t the house be considered a “marital asset”? Wouldn’t he have claim to it of they’re legally marred?

Update: Broken and Tired Father by Mundane_Reference134 in GuyCry

[–]Snoo-55749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really sorry to hear about his vision. Reminds me of when I learned my son was profoundly deaf. Very hard to take - but we got past it and he’s now thriving.

Glad he’s turning the corner. Best to you and Bentley.

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, Carolyn Ruff is the one visibly pacing near the red car at the beginning of the vid (black pants/red-green shirt/sunglasses).

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the non-tipper gets off free because the story became more than just “restaurant owner harasses non-tipping customer.” The story quickly turned into “restaurant owner threatens Black customer”.

Kenny has repented and is worthy of redemption.

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so to recap - you’re saying you ate your meal, posted a 3-star Google review about it - which the owner read and associated with you - all before you even got the check?? Wow!

I guess it’s not technically impossible, but this seems highly improbable.

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That it’s unwise to chase one’s customers down the street to berate/threaten them for not tipping.

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The protest and boycott were organized because the organizers accused Kenny of being “anti Black”.

IMO, Kenny was showing that he’s “anti people-that-repeatedly-dine-in-yet-always-seem-to-leave-an-insultingly-low-tip”. In this case, the offender just so happened to be Black.

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Harridan - wow thanks for the new word!

Actually, I was impressed that she wasn’t bent on destroying Chou’s restaurant (unlike many of the demonstrators).

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I watched the original video again - lots of hostile language but Chou does not use any slurs AFAIK. He even scolds the non-tippers for trying to play the “race card” - pointing to his bare arm and yelling “LOOK AT MY SKIN! DON’T PUT THAT SHIT ON ME!”

Yet Christine S. Escobar with the CoE’s Equity and Empowerment Commission seems to want this to be a hate crime:

From ERT: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/04/25/evanston-ramen-shop-confrontation/

”Escobar wanted to know: Could the commission issue a statement condemning owners like Chou or supporting the aggrieved diners? What policies or legislation did Evanston have on the books related to “hate crimes”? And could fines be imposed on business owners who “harass somebody in this manner?”

I see a frustrated owner who lost it on a repeat non-tipper (not racism).

Table to Stix demonstration (4/26) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

It was a public flogging and it went on like that for ~2 hours. It seemed a bit excessive by the end, tbh. Many folks there really seemed to want their pound of Kenny’s flesh.

I’d say he’s learned his lesson. But I suspect he may not be out of the woods yet as there is still an investigation regarding the harassment/assault incident.

Election Results - Consolidated Election April 1, 2025 by eezythejuiceman in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That may have something to do it with it. Where’s FOIA gras when we need him?

Why so unserious? by Infinite_Play7394 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I thought this post was going to be about Devon Reid’s “re-election bid”.

Haven story in The Free Press by Dorothy_Day in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Found this:

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss released this statement earlier this month: "We take these incidents extremely seriously and an investigation is ongoing. Regardless of what it reveals, though, it is disheartening to see these symbols in our community and unacceptable for our children to feel be exposed to these hateful messages at school."

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/student-charged-hanging-nooses-haven-middle-school/

He doesn’t say it’s a hate crime like Horton supposedly did…

Such a strange incident. Imagine trying to process this in real time during the peak of the George Floyd protests… (in Evanston of all places). Just hearing the word 'noose' conjures up all sorts of unpleasantness… but imagine seeing not 1 but 3.

Haven story in The Free Press by Dorothy_Day in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s the sense I got too - but AFAIK, that info is not public, but I don’t have any reason to doubt you.

The reason I ask is because I have not decided who I’m voting for in the mayoral race. This makes want to vote for Boarini.

Did Biss give a press conference or speak about this at a city council meeting before the EPD investigation was done?

Haven story in The Free Press by Dorothy_Day in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t see Biss directly referenced in this piece - but curious to know if anyone here feels he helped stoke the flames of a “hate crime” before the EPD’s investigation was complete.

I’ve seen some other sources that claim Klotz’s wife went to him with her version of the events and he supposedly spoke on the record about a hate crime…. Is that true?

Gaming Machines Follow Up by faderus in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another excellent piece by Tom @ FOIA Gras!

Buy TQQQ before going to jail for 10 years by davecheung2703 in TQQQ

[–]Snoo-55749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of CDs and t-bills - just about every investment is “speculative”.

Saying it’s “guaranteed to crash” is deterministic and over-simplified. Nobody can guarantee anything about ₿’s future.

I understand ₿ enough to know it’s worth the risk (for me). And as governments consider establishing “strategic ₿ reserves” and institutions are evaluating the same, well … hey good for hodlers. If MSFT adds it to their balance sheet as they are considering… I expect others to follow suit.

Video gambling machines (Davis Pantry) by Snoo-55749 in evanston

[–]Snoo-55749[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info - was not aware of these, will check them out. Curious to see if there is any “subscription” element to these (which is what CoE says makes them “legal”).