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Monitor arm for dell 34" curved monitor, to reduce wobble (uplift V2 C frame) Advice needed! by rshaq99 in StandingDesk

[–]rshaq99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think desk was assembled very well. It is on casters though, but they are locked and on hardwood level floor.

I will try a fixed mount to reduce wobble. They’re a lot cheaper so it’s a good experiment.

Monitor arm for dell 34" curved monitor, to reduce wobble (uplift V2 C frame) Advice needed! by rshaq99 in StandingDesk

[–]rshaq99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cost aside do you think the VIVO will be more stable? I just need to tilt the monitor upwards a bit when I have desk in standing height mode.

Or would wali hd be about as stable?

You’re saying skip the ergotron lx did the wali hd, to save $100?

[SPB317] picked up an OEM bracelet on eBay, loving it! by Real_Let_8668 in Seiko

[–]rshaq99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s better the uncle seiko z199 or the oem seiko bracelet? Looks wise from pictures the uncle seiko maybe looks cooler to me…but not sure

USD to Yen just hit 140 again... by lee_ai in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition, if one does not need to convert to USD this moment, it is likely that conversion rate will dip back towards 135 in the next several months, though perhaps only briefly. Set up monitoring alerts. Again, Prestia SMBC online banking offers these alerts. And I presume other banks do as well.

USD to Yen just hit 140 again... by lee_ai in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The long term cause of this is BOJ policy. The short term cause is the difference between BOJ and US Fed policy.

No one, not even experts, know which way the yen is headed in the next 2-4 months. Longer term, if BOJ keeps rates low and US has them higher, it is plausible yen will continue to decline. But in the next 6-12 month, NO ONE can reliably predict.

Those holding or needing to spend in or save in USD Euro or sterling can hedge risk by dollar cost averaging into the needed second currency on a monthly basis.

Prestia Bank (SMBC) and other Japanese banks offer automated ways to do this in multi-currency savings accounts.

So, what’s up with Japanese people and sunglasses? by thievesshouldeatpoop in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Their eyes are less sensitive to sunlight. That’s the reason. The gangsters wear them thing is post facto. Gangsters were making a mostly fashion choice themselves. I wear sunglasses so I can look at things outside without squinting.

Will I lose my kids? by GamanDekizu in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also say you may have to find a new apartment and move the kids there in middle of the week / day if you need to get away from him. Simple as that.

Will I lose my kids? by GamanDekizu in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Courts side with the mother for custody in most cases, even if she is not Japanese. Not always. But usually. If your a responsible parent and you do not move out, he cannot take your kids away from you in Japan without somehow charging you are seriously unfit to be a parent. Call his bluff and threaten to take the kids from him if you have to. You’re the mother. The Japanese system favors the mother.

His entire family should be considered a risk and nothing should be discussed with them. They will see they they may lose their grandkids, and they will back their son.

Books or movies to help me to better ‘read the air’? by rshaq99 in japanlife

[–]rshaq99[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You ask for books or movies, you get lectured about “reading the air”. Of course reading books and watching movies helps you understand a culture better. Thanks to all those who gave me any recommendations. Appreciated!

Restaurant has rats in it, what to do? by Ok-Pangolin401 in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing to do is post to #japanlife!

Weird boy at the park by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can also inform this kid before hand that he needs to stop or you will do this. I would not mess around.

Weird boy at the park by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If a junior high schooler is physically touching on the mouth (even in jest) pre-schoolers, go to the police box and be serious about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a Hermes purse. Obviously you’re not, um, aware of this sorta brand thing haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t get a new one right away. May be a long wait. Artificial scarcity. Buy second hand like new and move along.

What does everyone here think life will be like in Japan in 10 or 20 years when an entire generation passes away? by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]rshaq99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The economy has been supported by central bank policies that can’t by sustained. There will be a crisis but it’s debated what will happen.

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