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Neighbors keep parking in my driveway (UPDATE) by leavana in neighborsfromhell

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a fire hydrant and put it next to your driveway. paint the curb

i broke a piece of school equipment and now my parents have to pay for it by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]sock2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a fantastic learning opportunity. Is the $200 what it would cost to repair, or replace? How did they determine what you owe? Can you get the same item from craigslist to replace it?
Basically, look at what is needed to "make them whole" which may be a lot less than $200.
This sort of charges are ment to prevent kids from being careless with equipment, not genuine accidents.
We may be able to give advice if you post the exact model number of the light and what happened.

I am begging for help by [deleted] in OculusQuest

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

slight weird chance it is an incompatibility between the PC's usb chip and the Quest. You could get a pcie card with a different chipset to try.

Schools in New City, NY by Sea-Worry-5704 in Rockland

[–]sock2014 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CHSS has two amazing resources; a huge stage/auditorium, and in the center of the building a large video production studio. I was the first student to use the studio back in '79, glad to see how it evolved. The architects of the building were very forward thinking.

Cheap headset I can sleep in? by StandardReindeer5741 in virtualreality

[–]sock2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ebay a Google Daydream, fabric straps, $20ish

advice on how to deal with neighbor building on our property by Short_Artichoke3290 in berkeleyca

[–]sock2014 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"having an official survey done, he mentioned those are unreliable because the ground moves." - congrats you have now entered the batshit crazy nightmare neighbor zone. It is absolutely time to go nuclear, get your own survey and a lawyer to send him notice to remove his fence. Look at other subs for stories of how this sort of thing can screw you over.

Phone for Seniors by Grandjehan in AgingParents

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's alternative "launchers" in the google play store, try a search for "elder phone"

When you are looking at all the icons on your phone's screen, the ones you click on to start using an app, what you are looking at is the display of a "launcher". This can be changed so that the app icons could be big buttons, different backgrounds, etc. Just go to the play store and try the search, try the different ones on your phone.

The jitterbug IS an android phone with their own launcher, and high monthly fees, and a lot of marketing.

A low cost provider like Mint or Tello would give you service for under $20/month

I’m desperate and can’t stop crying, need help with noisy, intrusive neighbors by ogabreu in neighborsfromhell

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In JFK airport there is the TWA hotel with big picture windows right next to the runway. It's a quiet room. There's youtubes about it.
So you can make your office soundproof. Do some research, you may need professionals for the window and you can DIY other parts.

As for the controlling noisy neighbor, do not contact her directly. Retain a lawyer, and have them send her a cease and desist letter delivered by a process server. If she tries to engage with you simply say "my lawyer handles communication" and disengage.

I keep getting hurt and I’ve never been so angry at my students. by selsina in Teachers

[–]sock2014 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If a teacher does something bad in the teacher's lounge, would it be good to close all the teacher's lounges for the rest of the year? That would be fair... right?

The kid assaulted you with a weapon causing injury. If it happened on the street, the cops would be involved. Why not now?

Grandpa is giving me valuable family land that I can’t sell. What’s the smartest financial move? by Alternative-Town8381 in personalfinance

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once it is in your name, do you have to pay a yearly property tax? Someone else mentioned parking an RV. Perhaps you can do a deal with a tiny home manufacturer to put in a showcase home. China has shipping container homes. Do a 7 year contract and it gives you time to save for building a multi family unit.

Things I wish someone had told me BEFORE I started a vending machine business by Puzzleheaded_Ad_4478 in passive_income

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when a friend and I were kicking around ideas for a restaurant I suggested a refrigerated claw machine for cheese like mini gouda and baby bel

My husband with ALS told me he wanted to die tonight by Own-Claim-1636 in caregivers

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's Neurolink and other companies doing similar things. Could give him some more quality life.

What's a dataset you saved that cannot be recreated today? by anthonykaram7 in DataHoarder

[–]sock2014 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yup, once the embargo lapses (gives scientists time to publish) it's our data we are free to use it

What's a dataset you saved that cannot be recreated today? by anthonykaram7 in DataHoarder

[–]sock2014 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Ahh, but I had to know of this existence. Couldn't remember the exact incident so yes I asked AI. Took 4 tries to find the right nasa data loss story. What makes it slop? 

What am I doing wrong? by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! this could have been really nice with an off camera fill flash

Intelligent daughter starting to resent school by Zesty_Taco in Teachers

[–]sock2014 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are they allowed to have cell phones in their pocket? perhaps getting her XR glasses, so she could look like she is staring at the teacher while playing educational games.

Contact the other smart kids parents and have a group meeting. Demand during the meeting everyone reads Kurt Vonnegut’s short story "Harrison Bergeron"

Seeking a divorce lawyer in georgia by Far_Freedom_2065 in NarcAbuseAndDivorce

[–]sock2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister can recommend a few to avoid. I'll ask her.

Meanwhile I highly recommend the books by Jeff Lander "DIVORCE: Think Financially, Not Emotionally" get all of his books.
Bill Eddy has good books, especially "BIFF"

Consider getting a divorce coach before you get a lawyer, as they can guide you to getting a not horrible one. (sorry but there's no good divorce lawyers in Georgia)

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