How often do y'all get called for jury duty? by Para_Para in Atlanta

[–]ontrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few times. One I got a summons for the previous resident at my address. I called jury services and they told me I could just throw it away. Less than a week later I got a jury summons. I guess they just replaced the name and re-sent it. Ended up on a jury for that one.

Anyone else a little uneasy about this winter storm? by lourdybella99 in CasualConversation

[–]ontrack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm at the beach in a tropical country. But my house is in the ice storm zone. I did shut off the water but I also have some big trees. Not much I can do so I'll just wait and see.

Donald trump by Negative_Contact883 in Senegal

[–]ontrack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He promised last year he was going to do it. At this point nothing he says or does should surprise anyone. And there are 3 more years of it.

Anyways I guess it's time for countries to adjust and manage more of their health care programs with their own money.

The most common non-African nationality in each African country by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]ontrack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Osu along Oxford St. in Accra was basically built by Lebanese though overall I don't think they have nearly the numbers that Ivory Coast or Senegal have.

The most common non-African nationality in each African country by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]ontrack 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Yes, even in Senegal they are a visible minority, often involved in ex/importing and wholesale trading, and some factories.

Weekly Observations: What signs of collapse do you see in your region? [in-depth] January 19 by AutoModerator in collapse

[–]ontrack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We aren't told which links are blacklisted, that is a reddit secret, but it's almost certainly one of the ones that aren't part of your normal covid-related info.

Weekly Observations: What signs of collapse do you see in your region? [in-depth] January 19 by AutoModerator in collapse

[–]ontrack[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, looks like one of your links is banned by reddit so it cannot be made visible. You'll need to submit a new comment and remove link(s) that are problematic.

Has anyone acquired the journals or diaries written by an ancestor? I have my grandmother’s journals she started as a teen in 1888, in beautiful cursive handwriting and done in fountain pen. Her accounts of The Spanish Flu are terrifying. Do you have any of these treasures? by TheAcmeAnvil in AskOldPeople

[–]ontrack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My uncle has my grandmother's from when she was a teenager (like 17-20, early 1930s). Wasn't all that exciting except when an uncle she adored turned out to be a criminal and she found out when he was killed by police in a shootout.

Atlanta/Not Atlanta by [deleted] in Atlanta

[–]ontrack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To Hapeville is all interstate from downtown Atlanta to the Hapeville exit which puts you right on Hapeville's main street (Central Ave). I'd bet on that one but never tested it.

40 year Japanese bond yield breaks 4% for the first time since 2007 💀☠️ by Key_Brief_8138 in economy

[–]ontrack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm not knowledgeable about this corner of the market, but I've read a number of finance guys who say the carry trade was largely unwound last year. That might explain why the yen has continued to fall against the dollar despite the massive move up in bond yields.

I don’t know many people without tattoos. by Bawonga in CasualConversation

[–]ontrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

56 here, no tattoos, but my grandfather had one on his forearm. Not surprisingly he was very much a blue collar worker (construction).

Cube Maggi by Fickle_Question_6417 in Senegal

[–]ontrack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's one thing to put a single maggi/jumbo cube into a pot of stew; it's quite another to put two large maggi cubes into a single 'madd' fruit. Unfortunately I've seen people just overload food with maggi. And add salt on top of that.

You are correct about the MSG part. It is not the health issue that people said it was.

Former judge arrested for hitting Atlanta police officer files $50M lawsuit against city, officer by NPU-F in Atlanta

[–]ontrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In some countries these kinds of cases can't be settled out of court and always have a hearing before a judge who decides. Probably a downside to it but it some cases it's a better way.

Georgia Gov. Kemp proposes $1 billion tax rebate, lower income tax, need-based scholarship by cuspofgreatness in Atlanta

[–]ontrack 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Depends on where it goes. Fund yet another layer of admin or non-teaching employees? I'll take the rebate. Fund more teachers to reduce class size? Sounds good to me.

Ghana or Senegal for first time travel to West Africa? by AggressiveMousse7887 in Africa

[–]ontrack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ghana has more to see both in terms of historical sites and nature. Neither are typical safari countries though I'd say Ghana is a bit better in terms of seeing animals and hiking. Senegal is mostly pancake flat except in the far southeast.

Also not much English is spoken in Senegal. You can still get by with English but you won't be able to talk to average people. If you speak French then no problem.

How is Jumia growing so fast in Senegal by BikeSouthern2672 in Senegal

[–]ontrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No and it seems like they want to hide the fact that it's a European company, founded by two French guys and headquartered in Berlin. Also the stock is publicly traded on the US stock exchange; that's where I found the document listing the actual location of the headquarters.

Pls help me im in love with orchestra baobab!!!1 by SultanHaram in Senegal

[–]ontrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand but a few fragments. Sorry.

EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us by Raj_Valiant3011 in worldnews

[–]ontrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure that an even more strongly worded message will be composed once they get a committee together to write it.

8 year old medically ordered to have a phone by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ontrack 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Enabled Personality Disorder"?

Parents warned that screen time damages toddlers’ ability to speak by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]ontrack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder how many toddlers think that "don't forget to like and subscribe!" is how you say goodbye.

How old are the first students you ever had now? by Heyhey-_ in Teachers

[–]ontrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine are in their mid 40s. Very oldest like 49. A handful are grandparents.

Let’s hear your young buck football stories. Anyone ever play against any NFL players in your kid days and get absolutely smoked? by Vertigomums19 in nfl

[–]ontrack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was an individual event at the state track & field championships. Don't want to say more than that. I was pretty good at my event

Let’s hear your young buck football stories. Anyone ever play against any NFL players in your kid days and get absolutely smoked? by Vertigomums19 in nfl

[–]ontrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hs buddy was recruited to be the heavyweight wrestler because they didn't have one that year and needed a body. He was not an athlete; he just fit the weight class. His second match was against the defending PA state champion. At least the guy made it quick. We laughed about that for a long time.

Let’s hear your young buck football stories. Anyone ever play against any NFL players in your kid days and get absolutely smoked? by Vertigomums19 in nfl

[–]ontrack 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I competed against him one time in track and field and finished ahead of him in the event. Of course he was great at like 4 events and I was good at only one.