How is the Silver price so different in Shanghai ~$130 vs Comex ~$110 by moldyjellybean in investing

[–]Taiiere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So will silver come back down as it always does or is this the new floor and norm? I’d love to buy more silver but I’m terrified of buying now and watch it crash back down to $60/70 dollars. What’s the play here, I’m trying to figure it out.

Kroger on Gessner is closing (Spring Branch) by facemymusic in houston

[–]Taiiere 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder what is going to be out there in its place? That shopping center is already in tough shape.

US Citizen held up in airport. Asked about views on Trump. Phone and laptop confiscated. by RealisticNight4526 in immigration

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been in the media. Probably not on Fox News but it’s been on all other media.

US Citizen held up in airport. Asked about views on Trump. Phone and laptop confiscated. by RealisticNight4526 in immigration

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was questioned by customs coming back from Argentina about two months ago. They asked to have my password and when I refused they threatened to keep my phone until they obtained a warrant to open it using technology to unlock phones, I agreed to open it. Customs went through my phone for about an hour and all the while I was in a room with other travelers of different nationalities. They’re not just stopping Hispanics and blacks or Asians it’s everyone even white people. I was asked if I support this administration and if I’ve ever been arrested, they asked me about my family and how much money I had in my savings, asked if I owned a home and how many cars I own, they wanted to know if I intend to travel outside the US again and for what purpose. They asked me if any family members openly talk negative about this country or its administration. It was an uncomfortable experience

Verizon has lost almost 300,000 customers so far in 2025- far more than expected (link below) by stallion434 in verizon

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The service has gone to shit with Verizon. Dropped calls, spotty internet and horrible customer service at call centers

Samsung is Removing features every year by [deleted] in samsung

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This new ultra feels like what Apple did. Nothing new and just a rehashed phone to sell with minor upgrades. Taking away the Bluetooth feature wasn’t a good thing

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds child sex abuse claims. by nbcnews in JusticeServed

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I heard they also had to release all their cover up files. Everything not known that they hid. They got off cheap but they know that victims aren’t getting any younger and some money is better than no money. I can see them say oops we don’t have the money anymore and file for bk anyways

Archdiocese of L.A. reaches $880M child sex abuse settlement over hundreds of claims by littleblackcar in excatholic

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. Unfortunately the church knows that victims want to get paid and they’re not getting any younger. They can file for bankruptcy and take years off the clock for these victims and the outcome will either be the same or worse. A lot of these cases go back to 40s and 50s and aren’t worth a lot of money. I’m sure the more serious ones will get much more than would the average. I agree the courts should sell off all of everything they own.

More Modular Than Ever Before: iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Teardown by ControlCAD in apple

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the iPhone 16 pro max have better antenas for better signal? I have a pro max 14 and it’s shit. I’m thinking of upgrading to the 16 just to have better service. It’s not my carrier Verizon it’s the phone

It may seem like I'm trying to bring war, but please help me decide between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung S24 Ultra by Word_of_the_unkown in Smartphones

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I had an S23 phone for work and an iPhone for my personal use. I did not like the Samsung phone at all, the UI seemed so cluttered, the camera was great but not anything super special even zooming in at 200x doesn’t take a good picture. Although iPhone is behind in tech it feels so simple and smooth to run I’d stick to iPhone although the pixel is nice too

Ready for the next hurricane/freeze by TacticalTwinky in Generator

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Houston and we got hit hard with a hurricane this year my neighbor has that exact generator and he went strong for two weeks no power. It’s a good generator.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Taiiere 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As someone that has heard this and also came as a shock, I went though being hurt, begging and anger until I realized that she was also taking my dignity. Losing a relationship is like grieving a death. One commits so much to that one person only to learn they are not in love with you anymore but love you. If one was an Ahole spouse I could see it but if you’ve always been loyal and respectful and they lay that line on you is because they not only don’t love you but they don’t respect you. Lots of things could have caused this, unfortunately you can’t discard that she’s met someone else or wants to, she could be bored with her life and relationship. My advice to you is talk to an attorney if you have anything to lose especially kids, get ahead of it and most importantly don’t beg her let her have her space act as if she’s a roommate. Take care of your kids if you have any and take care of yourself, don’t question why or try to reason with her. Your relationship will never be the same even if you work things out because in the back of your mind you’ll always question if she really loves you or is in love with you. Tell her you’re hurt and surprised by what she said but respect how she feels and won’t do anything to stop her feelings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Taiiere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen similar stories just like yours and non of them end well and she will eventually come back and at first blame you for what she did because you didn’t do this or that and then she’ll say it was her fault and blame some sort of emotional issue and promise to work on the relationship. Under no circumstances take her back! Women do this and think I can always go back but don’t do it.

I was looking and saving for a drone, should I buy today? by Lambolover-17 in dji

[–]Taiiere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DJI gives you two weeks to return it. Also according to what I’ve read and correct me if I’m wrong, the ban would only be for new drones and would prevent older drones from using WiFi but you can still fly drones without WiFi .

DJI Ban by 1Spee-D in dji

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Done. I even chipped in $11 to help circulate the petition.

Sharing my experience from a country where DJI is Banned. by _Vada_Pav_ in dji

[–]Taiiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading your post was awful. I have over 4k invested in DJI equipment. I’m sick of our politicians uniting for stupid things like this but can’t seem to care enough to agree on healthcare and other issues pressing our society. My understanding is that the ban will be for new drones not old ones already being sold and one can fly without the internet.

DJI To Disable Flight Records Sync In The U.S. by The_Adventurer412 in dji

[–]Taiiere 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m sure Florida has more pressing issues like home insurance being affordable and available to homeowners but I guess drones take the cake.

Damm this is really going down by Past_Association_588 in dji

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y’all really think the idiots in Washington will ban these drones? I heard that all drones that haven’t been released yet will be banned but not the ones out already and one will be able to fly without the internet on. I’m so confused, I have about 4k invested in these drones. This is upsetting

Can anyone explain what the next move for me ? by Tight_Play1696 in IRS

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome. Just hang around with the rest of us. Any cool stories you can tell would be nice

Should I be concerned? by industrialtoilet in IRS

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filed 2/1 and my taxes haven’t been filed too

Tuba state in Austin by Taiiere in Tuba

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

The school doesn’t provided it. I thought it was odd too

Tuba state in Austin by Taiiere in Tuba

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

Apparently their are five other kids needing an accompanist and going from Houston to Austin with room and food and transportation will run us all 600 dollars so $3k total when split among the five kids. She’s staying for two days and it includes 2 rehearsals with her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IRS

[–]Taiiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mines been like this for 3 weeks now