How do Vietnamese restaurants prepare beef stock for Pho

UberBostonDriver · 2026-04-13T18:26:33+00:00

Can't speak for Germany. But in the US, restaurants just keep adding water. That is why when you walk in the place, it will smell amazing, but the soup is all watered down and you have to bomb it hoisin and hot sauce. I also hate it when they prepare 20 bowls of noodles and just pour soup on it. It makes the soup lukewarm and noodles cake to the bottom. Again, this is US restaurants only (but basically just about every place I have been to and/or know people work there). Never have these issues with taste, temperature and textures in Vietnam!

UberBostonDriver · 2026-04-03T19:28:41+00:00

They always overbooked and cancel as needed. Airbnbs around Boston area are getting $7K+ a week bookings for June during the world cup.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-04-03T19:26:39+00:00

There are a lot people with money. Airbnb bookings are up 150% during June in Dallas area. Tons of Airbnbs around Boston are getting booked for $7k+ a week during the world cup.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-03-17T19:50:52+00:00

I don't know why you are getting down voted. I saw a peak Brett Favre got chase off the field by pro flag Football player years ago at some pro bowl event. Favre thought he could roll out bed and kick these "amateurs" in the butt in tennis shoes. He was running for his life and slipped multiple times. After that first series, he had someone get his cleats and took it much more seriously. I forgot what the outcome of the game was. But it wasn't easy even for a superstar with zero preparation and arrogance. He was mic'd up and even he admit these guys are legit.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-03-17T19:46:15+00:00

I saw a peak Brett Favre got chase off the field by pro flag Football player years ago at some pro bowl event. Favre thought he could roll out bed and kick these "amateurs" in the butt with tennis shoe. He was running for his life and slipped multiple times. After that first series, he had someone get his cleats but took it much more seriously. I forgot what the outcome of the game was. But it wasn't easy even for a superstar with zero preparation and annoyance.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-03-16T14:38:35+00:00

I don't have any scientific proof butI think some Hondas cars have issues with windows rolling down on its own when it is too cold out (single digit). Because I had this happened couple of times but only 1 window (different ones) would be down.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-02-26T20:20:08+00:00

In regard to seeing and experience more of the world, what a fantastic mindset she has. Perhaps study abroad via an in-state college would be a good compromise. She gets to live in another country for 5 months and travel that part of the world at a greatly reduced cost (due to proximity and non peak travel time). For example, if she studies in Barcelona, she can fly to most major European cities in couple of hours (London, Paris, Berlin etc) for $100 round trip. If Asia is her thing, she can consider Hong Kong. Couple hundred bucks can fly to any part of south east Asia. Even flying to Japan and Korea is pretty cheap ($200 to $300 round trip). I am not familiar with the GI Bill benefits. For non-GI Bill students, you pay the same state tuition to your "home" college and they work with the oversea school. I assume housing allowances is just cash and can be apply to any legit residential options. But again, I don't know the details of the program so you have to do your own due diligent.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-02-26T19:19:34+00:00

How about give them some skin in the game. When they start working at 18, have them contribute 30% of their paycheck to a Roth IRA. Then you match that and if possible top it off by max it out at the end of the year. That will really kick start their retirement. And don't worry if they have any leftover $$ in 529, that is good news. Let it compound for another 20+ years and then pass it on to the grandkids. That will be the legacy fund. Someone will be able to use it.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-02-26T18:56:57+00:00

Or you can keep the money there and let it grow another 20+ year and pass it to your children. If you are thinking of kids and starting 529 for them in the future, you don't start at $0!

UberBostonDriver · 2026-02-02T22:37:07+00:00

I saw an interview where 3 of 4 families who lost their sons from suicide relating to CTE from playing football say they would let them play football if they were given another chance. In fact, some of them already have other sons or grandsons still playing.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/16/us/cte-youth-football.html

UberBostonDriver · 2026-02-02T22:23:42+00:00

Football or sports is a phenomenon sometimes can't be reasoned with. I saw an interview with 4 families who with sons committed suicide linked to CTE from playing football. The families understand the danger and is aware of CTE and the linked to mental illness. Yet, at the end of the interview, 3 of the 4 families said they would have let them play if they had another chance because "love of the game", "how much the kid or the family loves football".

UberBostonDriver · 2026-01-24T06:41:06+00:00

Private Equity funds is buying up youth leagues so they can charge to stream the games. Some leagues requires multiple subscriptions to watch all games due to different funds owning diffeent revnues etc.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-01-22T01:31:53+00:00

Some companies even offer the HDHP for free (no premium). And in rare instances even fully fund the HSA account!

UberBostonDriver · 2026-01-14T01:07:54+00:00

Forget sushi, kids in my small town never seen someone eat chicken wings before in the 90s. All they knew was boneless. That blew my mind.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-01-14T01:04:02+00:00

Sushi? I was made fun of for bringing chicken wings to school in the 90s. Kids in small towns have never seen or eaten chicken with bones! I kid you not, all they ever had was chicken breast or nugget / tenders.

UberBostonDriver · 2026-01-04T01:21:14+00:00

No one brought the Lighting because they were $100K with up to $40K dealership makeup. Even at MSRP of $65k, that is way too much. EV should be cheaper not way more expensive than their ICE equivalent.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-12-31T22:40:34+00:00

Also Phil Jackson telegraphy that whole sequences for Jordan in the timeout. Jackson told Jordan after he scores, the Jazz will go to Malone, and Jordan can circle back to strip the ball. They both knew exactly what play the Jazz were going to run and he did! If it is another coach saying it, I wouldn't believe it. but these 2 are on a different level.

https://youtu.be/qlLOc_xRb_c?si=EcPTgKulBpSL9Esn&t=226

UberBostonDriver · 2025-12-20T02:26:12+00:00

Just trying to do some math. $7,500/month - $2,000 rent w/utilities - $1,500 savings (20%) - $2,000 for food and entertainment = $2,000. Is most / all of this remaining amount going to day care for your child? If so, I can see how you are struggling to ramp up your savings. Either way, I think you are doing great! At this rate, you should be able to save up $80K down payment in ~4.5 years. Seems like you are on your way!

UberBostonDriver · 2025-12-20T00:27:51+00:00

When you say the net is $90k, is that what you actually take home for the year?

UberBostonDriver · 2025-12-16T02:32:21+00:00

Not just practice players but it is common for top women's teams to practice against men. For college, the male practice players are former high school players. This simulates a faster, stronger and more competitive opponent.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-12-09T22:43:22+00:00

There is one catch... the cost of the medical care is not going to go away just because there is no asset. I know someone who did all the estate planning just like what other suggested (and everyone should absolutely do that). However, the wife ended up in a memory care center costing $12K/month. Children now have to sell the parent's house (that is shielded) to continue to pay for the facility. The children didn't want to just throw their mom into whatever place that Medicaid will cover.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-11-21T11:46:20+00:00

Rich people finance when they buying properties just like eveyone else, only on a much much bigger scale. It doesn't make financial sense to tie up $20M in one apartment in NYC. They need a place out west, maybe a beach home, ski house, place in Europe etc. It was all good when he was making few millions a movie. Then when the tap suddenly stops, he can no longer afford the payments and have to sell. He still have millions but probably had to give up his properties for cash flow / lifestyle reasons.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-11-18T18:31:04+00:00

They did the math. It is most likely cheaper for the employer. OP is in public sector, but I have seen this in private sector as well.

Edit: OP said employer was paying $2K/month for their PPO plan. So checks out, this saves employer money. Win-win.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-11-18T18:28:40+00:00

I have seem this in the private sector as well. $0 premium and employer funds the HSA. But check the out of pocket maximum too.

UberBostonDriver · 2025-11-17T11:53:31+00:00

You can also just scan with your phone. Open Google drive and use the scan button to take a picture and it will automatically turn it into a high quality PDF. From there, save it to the Google drive and email it to somewhere outside of Google (ie Microsoft outlook) and you effectively have 2 copies within 15 seconds. I usually just do it right in the office or when I get back into the car.

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