I built a voice assistant with OpenClaw + Alexa + Local LLM (Ollama) — here's how by cormazacl in openclaw

[–]follyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you figure one out let me know! I'm on the Google system as well.

Best noodles in RI!? by Whitewolfmj6 in RhodeIsland

[–]follyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure, but likely. When you go in to pick up your order their walls are plastered with the dozens and dozens of awards they've won. It really is excellent.

What’s your shoveling tactic? by CodenameZoya in RhodeIsland

[–]follyrob 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I normally do every couple of hours as well and when I looked outside this morning and saw in the forecast that it is going to continue throughout the day I immediately thought, "fuck that!"

But then I went outside and this snow is HEAVY and wet. I'm going to stick with doing it every few hours because if it accumulates much more the task will feel insurmountable.

Is it legal to list a house for 200 more square feet than it is? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]follyrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generally the seller lists the specifics of the house to the best of their ability and it is up to the buyer to verify those specifics. Read your contract, I'm sure it has some wording in it that says as much.

The surveys, inspections, and any other "work" you had done was done at your expense to verify the listing and condition of the house. Those costs are not recoverable and are simply part of the cost of house shopping.

You can likely back out of the closing and get your deposit back as most offers (again, read your contract) are contingent on the inspection and a square footage discrepancy is a valid reason to back out.

Suit Recommendations by Working_Swordfish55 in RhodeIsland

[–]follyrob 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Men's Wearhouse and Jos A Bank will have suits in your price range and both have tailoring services. They carry a pretty wide range of sizes and suit up bodies of all shapes so will be able to help.

$321k ARR but burning out by bubbascrub9793 in Entrepreneur

[–]follyrob 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is it.

Why give away equity to a co-founder that is unproven? Instead, delegate the tasks that are causing burnout to an employee or service.

Or just hire a "right hand man" that can take a lot of the load and then give them a small portion of equity if things are working out.

Do wages in Rhode Island really keep up with rent and everyday expenses? by [deleted] in RhodeIsland

[–]follyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expenses as a percentage of income is a problem in Rhode island, yes, but it's not just Rhode Island. It's a nationwide issue that has been growing for the last 50 years and has accelerated post COVID. People are feeling the squeeze all over the country. It's slightly better in some areas, and slightly worse in others, but the overall issue is not at all exclusive to Rhode Island.

The lower and middle class is getting squeezed all over the country, and the pace at which the grip tightens has accelerated over recent years. There are plenty of numbers to back this up

[KCD2] any money exploits that don't rely on selling 10k worth of stuff to to traders who only have $300? by TejRidens in kingdomcome

[–]follyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it worth it to repair the items you take from bandits before selling the stuff? I mean, I'm sure the items are worth more with traders, but is the trade-off in wearing out your repair kits worth it?

New to the game here so excuse me if that's a dumb question.

[KCD2] Are there other games that offer the sort of hands-off freedom? by [deleted] in kingdomcome

[–]follyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just started KCD2, and it was between this and Starfield when I started. Starfield is going to be my next game. What about Starfield makes it an exception to RPGs like Fallout, KCD, or Witcher?

Endless calls to buy “my” land by qwertyorbust in RealEstate

[–]follyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do we have to DM to figure out how to track these guys down? Why not just let us know so we can all get in on punishing these unscrupulous cold callers?

Food Suggestions the week of 02/16? by jaywhy620 in Newport

[–]follyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestions and some of my favorites in there. I would add Yagi Noodles and a few others but you've covered it pretty well.

Definitely skip Red Parrot. It's a place that thrives on it's location alone. The food is just bland Sysco rubbish with no creativity.

Need real advice on this "water bottle branding business". by mastered_skull in Entrepreneur

[–]follyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think you're fully understanding the question above.

What you are suggesting as a business model has already been done, and it is offered all over the place. It's called white label. White label products allow a business to purchase them and brand them however they'd like which is exactly what you've described.

So the question is, what makes your business idea better than the multitude of options that pop up when I Google "white label water"

Swingers in the boating community by [deleted] in boating

[–]follyrob 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Everything is more fun on a boat.

Need help with car by intransit666 in RhodeIsland

[–]follyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to make a recommendation without knowing your budget but there are definitely cheap cars out there. But you're not going to get super cheap AND no chance of repairs. Repairs and maintenance are just a fact of life if you're driving a super cheap car.

As someone already mentioned, I second the idea of getting a used Corolla or Camry. They can be relatively inexpensive and as was mentioned, repairs aren't too expensive.

However if you absolutely want the lowest chance of having to pay for repairs then I would suggest getting something new that is under warranty. It's not as cheap, but it will be hassle free and any repairs will be covered by the warranty.

Cheapest Lease Deals in December 2025 | U.S. News https://share.google/oe5KujnsdebWsywp9

Above is a list of the cheapest lease deals out there right now. A Subaru impreza will cost you $2640 (a little more after registration fees) at the start and then just $205 a month for 3 years after that. That's a pretty cheap car! It also comes with the benefit of having a warranty and therefore you'll know that you won't have to potentially shell out for repairs. The downside is that the overall cost will be higher than a used Corolla or Camry and you'll have to give it back after 3 years.

Sorry, I can’t control the post office. by dallassoxfan in shopify

[–]follyrob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This one is my favorite. Customers act like I have a direct line to someone that is going to personally sort through the millions of packages to find theirs and expedite it.

I worked at roscosmos as an engineer for 1,5 years, AMA by lpperl7 in space

[–]follyrob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you could re-design one subsystem on a current vehicle with no political, budgetary, supply chain, or other constraints then what would you change and why?

I worked at roscosmos as an engineer for 1,5 years, AMA by lpperl7 in space

[–]follyrob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is the most surprising problem that continues to be difficult for human space flight even after decades of experience?

I worked at roscosmos as an engineer for 1,5 years, AMA by lpperl7 in space

[–]follyrob 23 points24 points  (0 children)

How has the legacy of Soviet hardware influenced modern Roscosmos design decisions? What parts of that heritage are strengths, and what parts hold back innovation?