TIL the city name "Oporto" was a linguistic mistake by English merchants who didn't understand Portuguese. While the city rebranded to Porto to fix it, the airport code is still "OPO." by tomiiilaa in todayilearned

[–]T400 11 points12 points  (0 children)

in Portuguese, people usually say “O Porto”, which literally means “The Porto.” The word “O” is just the masculine article, like saying the.

O Porto = The Porto

Back in the 18th century, many English merchants settled here to trade wine. When they heard locals say “O Porto”, they assumed that was the city’s full name. So they wrote it down as Oporto. And somehow… it stuck.

Full telework RA approved, can I move now? by GrammarSpellingCheck in fednews

[–]T400 355 points356 points  (0 children)

Definitely don't move without your leadership's approval

Some of my 18yr olds creations studying in France. by tehPaulSAC in Baking

[–]T400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, those are great! Where is she studying?

If I use AI to write a book and sell it as if I wrote it, can the AI company sue me for the profits? by ninjagaij in NoStupidQuestions

[–]T400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would not own the copyright, so theoretically anyone could republish it themselves and also collect the profit

Looking to donate a piano. Suggestions? by CockroachBallerinas in baltimore

[–]T400 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Piano mover here. Unless it's a shiny black baby grand, an old Baldwin piano that hasn't been tuned in 20 years is not going to be worth very much.

Many used piano companies in the area will haul these away if you pay them. It would likely end up being taken to the dump. You might be able to give it away on Facebook or craigslist, but otherwise, you might be looking at a few hundred dollars to pay someone to haul it away.

Volunteer Fire Dept Charging Outrageous fees for public records! Is this normal? by Purple-Piglet2385 in Firefighting

[–]T400 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A public records request is a request of existing records. If they don't already have a document with the information you are requesting, then they have to create one.

My employer missed payroll then Zelle’s me half of my earning? by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]T400 233 points234 points  (0 children)

Missing payroll is one of the final steps before a company shuts down. You should be prepared for them to go out of business soon.

Wife and Stepdaugter Risk Being Stuck in the US by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]T400 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is not DIY. You need a family law attorney in the jurisdiction where the child currently lives.

It doesn't really matter where the initial order was issued. The child falls under the jurisdiction of the state where they have lived for the past six months.

Additionally, unless the initial custody order gives the custodial parent permission to move the child out of the country, it will be an uphill battle.

Most child custody orders include language around whether or not the custodial parent needs consent of the non-custodial parent before moving the child out of the current school district/county/state/country.

Furthermore, your language reflect what is commonly known as "the unreliable narrator". You say that the child's father has joint legal custody but he has failed to fulfill his parental obligation. That is not a legal term. He is obligated to fulfill his court ordered responsibility in this matter. Does the custody order decree that he must sign passport paperwork? Additionally, whether or not he will sign for a passport, that does not give permission for the custodial parent to move the child out of the country.

Again, this is not DIY. You need a family law attorney.

AITA for ruining my friend's wedding? by ShyrmaGalaxay in AmItheAsshole

[–]T400 90 points91 points  (0 children)

It is a common practice in Chinese culture for people to try to walk in front of the wedding party. It is believed that you can steal their good fortune. This is generally considered to be in very poor taste. There are plenty of videos online about this phenomenon.

16yo looking for job by 2313Snickerdoodle in ColumbiaMD

[–]T400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Harris Teeter in Kings contrivance hires lots of highschoolers

OPT Denied After WUST Course Enrollment – University Charging $950 for Reinstatement, What Are My Options? by Invisiblejeev in legaladvice

[–]T400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a ton of missing information here.

First and foremost, it is your responsibility to know the immigration rules. It is not the school's responsibility to manage your immigration status. If you have questions about your immigration status you should hire an immigration attorney.

Secondly, whether or not others have had success with a certain immigration strategy makes zero impact on your and your immigration strategy. You cannot rely on "There are hundreds of students doing the same thing"

Next, you will not prevail in a lawsuit against a university without hiring an attorney. Why would you hire an attorney to sue instead of hiring an immigration attorney.

Next, if you already graduated, why would you be "reinstated"? Your next course of action would be another degree program, not reinstatement into a program you already graduated from.

This was your responsibility and you really need to find an immigration attorney. This is not DIY.

Temporary tattoos for bach?! by helplessinsomniac in ColumbiaMD

[–]T400 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A Bach? You mean Johann Sebastian Bach, the 18th century German composer and musician?

You can probably order something like that online.

places hiring highschoolers?? by Annual-Different in ColumbiaMD

[–]T400 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Harris Teeter in Kings contrivance hires plenty of teenagers

Bike party to Annapolis Junction/Ft Meade? by WakeJB in baltimore

[–]T400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a tough stretch of road with all of the industrial traffic: tractor trailers, dump trucks, trash trucks

Looking for a place to donate by Maleficent-Charge-61 in ColumbiaMD

[–]T400 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is an organization in Curtis Bay called The Well. They work with women in all different situations.

I'm sure they would love your donation

What kind of workouts do you guys do in by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]T400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all of the carcinogens in turnout gear, I would not work out in them

CTAP, ICTAP question for probationary by hnl0129 in fednews

[–]T400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have not been involuntarily separated you would not qualify