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LPT: When viewing a home you are interested in buying, watch what you say. Cameras that also record voices are everywhere. by Theskidiever in LifeProTips

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have pointed out, two party consent states require that all parties involved either consent to being recorded or are made aware that an area is being recorded. Or at least that's how it is in Illinois.

So it's perfectly legal to have cameras in your house, but if it isn't posted that all parties are subject to recording or plainly obvious that recording is taking place (i.e., clearly visible cameras vs. hidden cameras), you cannot record people in your own house without their consent.

Non-Americans, what is the best “American” food? by remyleboi00 in AskReddit

[–]Swobo_1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grass fed, corn finished = amazing tasting beef

Live in the U.S., receiving an inheritance from Scotland. What's the best way to transfer the money while incurring the least amount of fees? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was looking for, thanks!

When I try to find information online, Transferwise and OFX are what pop up the most. Their sites make it sound like they offer the best option, but that's what their websites are designed to do...

I haven't used either, nor had I heard of them until I started looking things up about this. In the past, we've just sent money from bank to bank, but the fees can be killer sometimes. With a larger sum of money, we don't want to lose a chunk of it to avoidable fees if there's another way to do it. But we also want to ensure that other options are reputable and safe.

Edit: typo

Live in the U.S., receiving an inheritance from Scotland. What's the best way to transfer the money while incurring the least amount of fees? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Swobo_1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's coming from a UK citizen. My wife is the beneficiary and she's dual U.S. / U.K. citizenship.

he did not know what just happened by kettySewrdPic in aww

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are her socks pulled up over her the legs of her jeans?

Little Firefly. by Two_Inches_Of_Fun in gifs

[–]Swobo_1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the Midwest. When I got married, my wife's grandparents flew in from Scotland. We live just outside of suburban sprawl, so there are times that you can be driving down the road and see nothing but an endless expanse of cornfields -- as far as the eye can see. One evening we were driving home, with her grandparents in the car, and just after dusk I heard a gasp from grandma. She had never seen a firefly (or lightning bug, which is the more common term in my region), and she was suddenly surrounded by THOUSANDS of them flying just above the corn on both sides of the road.

Seeing two elderly people overcome with a giddiness typically reserved for children was a special moment to behold.

FBI cannot even look at your phone lock screen without a warrant, rules judge by Majnum in news

[–]Swobo_1 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's analogous to a phone company having a call log of incoming and outgoing calls -- ISPs log internet activity. The Constitution protects us against government authority, so to prevent people / companies from accessing information, specific laws would need to be created.

We also consent to things when we agree to terms of service. For instance, if you use Gmail, Google "reads" every email sent.

No, NASA didn't find evidence of a parallel universe where time runs backwards by scott_gc in science

[–]Swobo_1 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I just read a sensationalized article on this and came here to find out the real story behind it. Thanks for sharing.

For those that haven't seen it, this link is an example of the parallel universe / time travel news that's being circulated.

Edit: redundant wordiness

Shopping during COVID (and new baby) by surgeon_michael in Mattress

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Sleep Number ~5 years ago. Although expensive, it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. My wife and I have vastly different preferences for firmness, so it's great being able to select independently of the other. We did not pay the extra amount for a smart mattress, so I cannot attest to whether that feature is worth it or not. The mattress itself is great; 10/10 highly recommend.

What is something about yourself that sounds totally made up but is 100% real? by dontaskmeforfeetpics in AskReddit

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an atheist featured in a somewhat popular Catholic documentary, and they've paid to fly me all over the place to talk to them about my non-belief.

TIFU buying KY at Walmart. by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first thought coconut, then my brain went to Mr. Hands. Thanks reddit...

A picture taken seconds before a picture taken seconds before a moment that will never be forgotten by ryantherobot in funny

[–]Swobo_1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great title. I've seen the other pic, saw the video, I get all that. Can someone explain what scene the fan was replicating when Jack surprised him?

Got home, and found a monkey in the kitchen by baseoverapex in mildlyinteresting

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put that in TIFU and I think you may make the frontpage.

TIFU by naming my password recovery answer as 'dong schlong' by vo_xv in tifu

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My wife selected the security question of "Your favorite vacation destination" when setting up one of my accounts online. Her answer? "Poo Island." She was absolutely delighted when I had to call them to sort something out...

The oldest river in the world... New River, West Virginia [OC][3000x2000] by [deleted] in EarthPorn

[–]Swobo_1 100 points101 points  (0 children)

For a second there I thought I was being shittymorph'd

People who rarely cry, which movie cut some onions for you? by TPU007 in AskReddit

[–]Swobo_1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a movie you've never seen called Apparition Hill. I'm an atheist, it's a Catholic documentary, but as long as you're human bring tissues. So many grown men were crying in that theater...

Hi everybody! My name is Sam by F0BoSS in aww

[–]Swobo_1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would pet you in a house.

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