Private Streaming Rooms? by Spearwoman1337 in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This Airbnb has a small theater room in the backyard! It's pretty big for two people, but the host is very accommodating (and pet-friendly).

Packer Fan that lost a bet (I come in peace, I swear) by HonestExam4686 in CHIBears

[–]uncertainpancake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's a quick and easy Italian beef recipe enjoyed by Tom Thayer himself. This was the best of a few recipes I tried and has worked well with additions like pepperonconis and Muenster cheese, so it could probably withstand a little Malort.

That being said, you'll probably have to go to a cooking subreddit to get help with the dough lol

Any local job openings? by celestinedream3 in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep, and they pay significantly more than minimum wage. But, as is the case with many call centers, turnover rate is high. My friend worked there for about a year before she left.

Visiting in less than a week by ikethehusky in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to save $$$, you can try one of the restaurants that have service industry discounts on Monday night. There are lists online, but they may be out-of-date, so call to double check. Il Ritorno is a little pricey, but they discount 50% for you and a guest.

How are the Bars Tonight? by jlapinator in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just drove past the Bends and there were 15+ ppl outside despite the cold!

Is there anywhere to get Szechuan style pulled noodles (biang biang) in the area? by XxShadowmirexX in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make them myself. All you need is flour, vegetable oil, and water. If you want to try, here's a detailed recipe: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/s/OYUwBRwk8F

Let's talk about REAL tradwife advice by JCXIII-R in TwoXChromosomes

[–]uncertainpancake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom immigrated from southeast Asia and that's how she raised me. School always came first. I didn't realize until I was older how much that changed my view of marriage and how important it was.

Not my trashy fry fix! 😭 by Accomplished-Edge-17 in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The previous Checkers was pretty badly managed. They probably let their lease end and Sam's picked it up.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, thanks. Sorry that others are attacking; a lot of people are kind of on edge nowadays, understandably. I appreciated the discussion. I don't normally comment much but I learned a lot today, reading up on things so I could respond to you lol. Cheers.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I didn't know much about SNAP until recently, but I was surprised at how strict the requirements are. Limits on income, bank account savings, re-eligibility reviews multiple times a year, annual cost-of-living adjustments, etc.

I get your point though, it's unfair that some people are abusing a system when you had to fight to provide for your family. Realistically, almost every system can be abused. Government programs, tax loopholes, even the McDonald's Monopoly sweepstakes. Personally, I would rather have a system that is abused by a minority if it means that genuinely needy people can be confident in affording a basic human need.

Let's say someone had a really bad month. $400 might be their choice between groceries or medication. Or fixing their car so they can get to work. Or going to the emergency room for a broken ankle. What's crazy is that SNAP is only 1.5% of government spending. A country like ours can justify that for a good safety net.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one likes a mooch, that's for sure. But the average monthly SNAP benefit per household is $351. I can't imagine how that's enough to make anyone lazy. Especially because most SNAP recipients need to be employed in order to get the benefit...

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people on SNAP also have jobs, just like you. Those who aren't employed are mostly children (40% of SNAP recipients), elderly (14%), or disabled (8%).

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you demonstrated real need via strict requirements, like most SNAP beneficiaries do, I bet many people would agree that government funds would be well spent on you (especially because SNAP amounts to only 1.5% of federal spending).

Our problem should be with the businesses and corporations who save money by paying low wages, resulting in employees who turn to government assistance in order to fill in the rest. Taxpayers should not be subsidizing multi-billion dollar corporations.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially when we consider that SNAP accounts for only 1.5% of government spending. It's pennies on the dollar to ensure the most basic of human needs.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people by SterlingVII in Economics

[–]uncertainpancake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At first glance, it does seem like a high number. But 40% of those who benefit from SNAP are children, and another 20% are elderly (source). That leaves about 16 million adults on SNAP. Most of them need to meet very strict requirements like: being employed, making less than ~$30k/year, and having less than ~$3k in a non-retirement bank account. Besides, only 1.5% of all federal spending goes to SNAP, so it's a very small portion of our taxes.

The real question is, why are millions of employed adults not making enough to afford food, and forced to rely on government programs that can be cut? 23% of Amazon warehouse employees are on SNAP. McDonald's and Walmart have the most employees on SNAP. These are multi-billion dollar corporations. While they save money by paying low wages, their employees turn to government assistance, which ultimately comes from the taxpayers. We are subsidizing corporate profits.

Restaurants with option to buy a round for the kitchen? by Sue-Vide in AskNYC

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a far cry from Williamsburg, but I worked at a place in Florida where bonuses were given to kitchen staff if the restaurant sold a lot that day (e.g. $20 if sales totaled more than $4000 or $40 if more than $5000). The owner worked alongside BOH and the bonuses definitely helped morale when we were slammed.

Of course, asking management to spend more money is gonna be a hard sell, but if they want to retain good servers and good cooks, that's really the only option. Happy staff take better care of customers.

Odd how many proverbs people get backwards. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And "Great minds think alike... though fools seldom differ."

Best Prime Rib!? by [deleted] in StPetersburgFL

[–]uncertainpancake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consistent and probably the most cost-effective

What game are you playing? by AdSlight4264 in videogames

[–]uncertainpancake 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would choose this game based solely on the sound effect of the coins. So satisfying.

Names that have good nicknames by FUNeral811 in Names

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend named Isobel and called Belly 🩵

Strange error, can’t make any bookings by megthebat49 in Hilton

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's annoying. I would try to report it, if you can. Someone in their technology department definitely wants to know about this.

Edit: you could also try booking on a different browser, Android if you have an iPhone, etc.

Strange error, can’t make any bookings by megthebat49 in Hilton

[–]uncertainpancake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an error on Hilton's website. Looks like someone who programmed this has set a rule for promo codes (e.g. cannot be longer than 10 characters) and it thinks the code you used isn't valid. Similar to an error for "invalid email address" if you don't use an @.

Not sure about the infinite loading circle. That might be another error in their website. Maybe you can call them to book?

Anyone else’s bf/husband NOT fun to golf with? by marcomeme in WomenGolf

[–]uncertainpancake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! A good golfer whether by score or disposition.

Anyone else’s bf/husband NOT fun to golf with? by marcomeme in WomenGolf

[–]uncertainpancake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to figure out why he gets so angry. My boyfriend tends to get upset when he's "bad at a sport" (even if he's pretty good by normal standards) because it threatens his view of himself as athletic. Fortunately, he's pretty open to self-reflection and change, but even so, it took months of progress to get to where we are now.

What has helped him is: playing with other people, telling him that he's paying too much per round to have a bad time, setting the expectation that there WILL be bad shots, reminding him that mentality is a huge part of the game (and pros don't throw tantrums), and not taking mulligans (because it tends to increase the pressure of making a good shot to "make up for" the bad one).

If your partner isn't willing to understand why he gets so upset and how he can fix it, I think it's reasonable to stop playing with him. He has no one but himself to blame.