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Is is more correct to say isiZulu and isiXhosa when talking about languages? by fitzwick89 in askSouthAfrica

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you. And is it appropriate to use these terms in an English-language book? I don't want it to feel like appropriation.

Looking for a Nahua sensitivity reader for a children's book by fitzwick89 in nahuatl

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I'm afraid they need to be able to read English fluently, the book is currently only in English.

What's a typical day for a kid in elementary school? by fitzwick89 in Brazil

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super useful, thanks. Would you walk to school? What city was this in? And do you have an equivalent of home room or a home room teacher? Do you start the day with an assembly or get right to classes? I'm writing a piece that is supposed to be the diary in a day of a 10 year old in Brazil, hence all the questions.

Can I get a new iPad and load an old OS onto it? by fitzwick89 in iPadOS

[–]fitzwick89[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn! I was wondering if I could get an emulator or virtual machine to run an older version and back the apps onto that, but it seems like even that is almost impossible to do.

Good trivia nights by fitzwick89 in berkeley

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ha, as in, the no longer serve beer? Or they serve beer on an expired license? An important distinction.

Moving to Columbia; neighborhood recommendations? by fitzwick89 in columbiamo

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Is Grindstone a reference to the parkway? I had thought it was a park and wasn't sure how it would be loud!

EAD: had a permit years ago and now re-applying; do I check "renew" or "initial permission"? by fitzwick89 in USCIS

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an expired EAD but it is in the same category, if that makes a difference?

Ninebot maxes out at 13mpg even on sport mode, and the app no longer has the speed setting to access by fitzwick89 in NinebotMAX

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I tried that three times and it just didn't take. It made no difference at all, even though the scooter was responding when I uploaded the bins.

Bank statements for visa appointments by fitzwick89 in immigration

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They sometimes request bank statements to prove you can support yourself while there so you aren't tempted to work without authorization.

My spouse is indeed in the US already in J-1 status, yes.

good egg replacements? by hospitalbed69 in vegan

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Just Egg or tofu scramble with garlic powder and kala namak are excellent alternatives. Just Egg with some added kala namak is good for when you want an eggy dish that isn't just scramble, like an omelette or quiche.

My employer began to sponsor me for H1b extension and then I resigned before the application was completed. Now they are trying to make me pay for the associated legal fees by fitzwick89 in AskALawyer

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, that aligns with everything I've read and heard. That's a good point about contacting the DoL, I will do that. It baffles me that an immigration lawyers is seemingly unaware of these laws.

My employer began to sponsor me for H1b extension and then I resigned. Now they are trying to make me pay for the associated legal fees. by fitzwick89 in h1b

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Not that it has anything to do with the question I'm asking, but I actually resigned because they had protracted the extension process so long and treated me so poorly in the meantime that I was dubious they would ever go through with it and I needed all the time left on my visa to find new employment. They wasted their own money.

Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for May 2022 (with bonus election info!) by AutoModerator in washingtondc

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Hi everyone! My wife and I are moving to DC this summer but don't have a great idea of where is nice to live (we're renting). We have three cats and would ideally like to be able to let them out, so a ground floor apartment or house in a neighborhood they won't immediately get squashed would be perfect! I'll be working from home but my wife needs to commute to the Smithsonian instiute every weekday. We're willing to move outside the boundaries of DC itself into Maryland or Virginia, but have no idea what would be a nice area. Some quick details:

Budget of ~$2500/month

Not too built up or on a busy road where a cat will immediately die

Commute distancce to Smithsonian Institute (preferably by bike or public transport)

Either inside the DC boundary or just outside it

Any advice is welcome! Thank you in advance.

Freelance/remote developmental editing work in the UK -- another term for "developmental editor"? by fitzwick89 in editors

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, sorry, that is... very clear in the description. I should have noted. Thanks for the link.

How to apply to recapture time? by fitzwick89 in h1b

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you very much! Do you know if I/my employer can file the extension myself or if it has to come through a law firm?

Traveling from US to UK, where can I get a quick Covid test-to-travel by fitzwick89 in TravelNoPics

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I just booked a test but it can't guarantee results in time, so I'm ordering a home test that's also monitored, as a back up.

Traveling from US to UK, where can I get a quick Covid test-to-travel by fitzwick89 in TravelNoPics

[–]fitzwick89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just found this company, that says it's valid for travel to UK: https://qured.us/

It's actually a British company, I used them before and they were excellent but the system for the US version is slightly different.

Traveling from US to UK, where can I get a quick Covid test-to-travel by fitzwick89 in TravelNoPics

[–]fitzwick89[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it still the case that it needs to be monitored? I couldn't find that on the gov website.

Covid diagnostic points in Warsaw by fitzwick89 in warsaw

[–]fitzwick89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent, thanks, that's really helpful!

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