heidismiles
heidismiles t1_jeadk9z wrote
Reply to LPT: Having something shipped to you and worried about it being stolen, send it to your local Post Office by Muttatwork
If you can, it's worth it to get a mailbox at UPS/FedEx/similar places. They can accept packages from other carriers (USPS po boxes won't do this), and your mail will be safe.
heidismiles t1_jdx2lil wrote
Reply to LPT: put dishwasher detergent in your dishwasher as soon as you empty the clean dishes and you’ll never have to guess whether not the dishes are clean. If the detergent tray is empty, they’re clean; if it’s full, they’re dirty. by vendetta2115
They make little magnets that say "clean" on one side and "dirty" on the other. Easy peasy.
heidismiles t1_jdx2j6m wrote
Reply to comment by Tittle42 in LPT: put dishwasher detergent in your dishwasher as soon as you empty the clean dishes and you’ll never have to guess whether not the dishes are clean. If the detergent tray is empty, they’re clean; if it’s full, they’re dirty. by vendetta2115
That's probably very unsanitary tbh
heidismiles t1_jdx2fhq wrote
Reply to comment by SkadiusGrim in LPT: put dishwasher detergent in your dishwasher as soon as you empty the clean dishes and you’ll never have to guess whether not the dishes are clean. If the detergent tray is empty, they’re clean; if it’s full, they’re dirty. by vendetta2115
Some people pre-wash before putting things in the dishwasher.
heidismiles t1_jdms77e wrote
Reply to ELI5: What is the difference between colons and semicolons when joining sentences? by Nayfonn
A semicolon joins two complete and related ideas.
"I need to buy some things; I'm having a party."
A colon CAN join two complete ideas. The first idea must be complete, and the second should be a list, or a definition or explanation of the first idea. Sometimes it's used to introduce a name.
"I need to buy some things: napkins, drinks, and ice."
"I'm having a party: a gathering of friends, with dancing and snacks."
"You might know one of my guests: Shakira."
heidismiles t1_jde34ru wrote
Reply to comment by The-Brit in LPT Request online back that doesn’t automatically send a debit card out by No_Ingenuity_5908
Mailbox services aren't PO boxes; this is a different thing.
Even if they didn't allow it as a physical address, they still allow you to indicate a separate mailing address.
heidismiles t1_jddydmk wrote
Reply to comment by No_Ingenuity_5908 in LPT Request online back that doesn’t automatically send a debit card out by No_Ingenuity_5908
That sucks; I'm sorry. Can you maybe get a mailbox at the UPS store or something? It's a good idea anyway; then you can keep using it after you move.
heidismiles t1_jddv988 wrote
Reply to LPT Request online back that doesn’t automatically send a debit card out by No_Ingenuity_5908
I'm curious why that's so important to you.
heidismiles t1_jddim83 wrote
Reply to comment by Flaky-Illustrator-52 in LPT: Consider a "cash management account" instead of a standard bank account by Flaky-Illustrator-52
That's my point. Your advice is only relevant for millionaires.
heidismiles t1_jddfsh5 wrote
Reply to comment by Flaky-Illustrator-52 in LPT: Consider a "cash management account" instead of a standard bank account by Flaky-Illustrator-52
FDIC insurance covers $250,000.
heidismiles t1_jdcz9w3 wrote
Reply to LPT: Consider a "cash management account" instead of a standard bank account by Flaky-Illustrator-52
So your tip is for actual millionaires?
heidismiles t1_jatv8b3 wrote
Reply to comment by notcaffeinefree in Billboards advise on how to get abortion pills in US states where procedure is banned | Abortion by BigClitMcphee
In this article, it was used for an abortion.
We don't complain about aspirin being called a "pain reliever" or birth control being called "birth control."
heidismiles t1_jatlwoh wrote
Reply to comment by Plastic_Situation_15 in Billboards advise on how to get abortion pills in US states where procedure is banned | Abortion by BigClitMcphee
This isn't Plan B; it's in fact for abortions.
heidismiles t1_j9u3igr wrote
Reply to LPT Request: how can I avoid capital gains tax (20%) on land sold (<$500,000)? by ScrollinMyLifeAway
Why do you think the rules shouldn't apply to you?
heidismiles t1_j9pz00j wrote
>Mr Eastman asked the experts how they would respond to what he said was
an argument that "in the case where child abuse is fatal, obviously it's
not good for the child, but it's actually a benefit to society because
there aren't needs for government services and whatnot over the whole
course of that child's life?"
​
Later:
>"The outrageous accusation that somehow I and members of my district
support the extermination of people or support child abuse when I've
staked my entire political career arguing for the opposite is not
acceptable in this body," he said.
​
If you didn't want to be accused of saying those horrible things, then you shouldn't have said those horrible things. 🧠
heidismiles t1_j6nnei8 wrote
Reply to ELI5 - When filling multiple choice bubbles at random why only go with 1 letter? by Stellar_Panda
If you guess randomly (CBADBA or whatever), it's possible to be unlucky enough to get every guess wrong.
If you guess AAAAA, you basically guarantee that about 20% of them are correct.
heidismiles t1_j6lgtzn wrote
I have formed a habit of just never watching two episodes of the same show in one day.
Make it a hard rule.
heidismiles t1_j55wyzd wrote
Reply to LPT: You can use your browser's URL bar to get rid of line breaks when copy/pasting from a PDF. by Vievin
If you use a developer app like Sublime Text, you can paste the whole paragraph and then hit the shortcut to join all the lines.
heidismiles t1_j2b761v wrote
Reply to ELI5: How do loans and credit cards work by idkmybffdee
Another thing to mention: home mortgages (as well as student loans) are bought out by government programs (eg Fannie Mae). So the government then owns the loan, and gets most of the interest paid on it. This also frees up the original bank's money, so that they can continue making more loans.
heidismiles t1_j29b5r1 wrote
Reply to comment by NotLostintheWoods in LPT Start preparing now for Daylight Savings Time by NotLostintheWoods
It's ONE hour of lost sleep. One night.
heidismiles t1_j299evg wrote
This is not a showerthought, and it's not original. People have been making the "see you next year" joke since forever.
heidismiles t1_j27bdg5 wrote
heidismiles t1_j25tyr8 wrote
Reply to LPT request : tips when moving to a new house by Laz_Lad
Make sure to separately pack the things you need on Day 1. Toiletries, a change of clothes, bath towels, hand soap, dish soap, etc. Also things like toilet plungers and fire extinguishers, since you definitely don't want to be without one.
Consider what you might need to buy new, or what is worth replacing instead of moving. For example, some cheap furniture might be worth replacing, since it probably needs to be disassembled and reassembled anyway, and it'll be the difference between a smaller truck and a bigger one. (Plus the cost of labor to move it, if applicable).
heidismiles t1_j25kjpi wrote
I used to tutor, and I have a terrible sense of direction, too.
It's important to notice distant landmarks, first of all. For example, in my city I know that the mountains are to the north.
Start learning the major streets, what's on the streets, and how they cross each other. You can try learning one street at a time. As in, "That's the street the Target is on. Oh, and there's the McDonald's too. If I keep going south, the street changes names." etc.
heidismiles t1_jebr1xn wrote
Reply to ELI5: Where did my first living cell come from? by [deleted]
The first cell is a zygote—a fertilized egg. That cell then divides and grows into an embryo, then a fetus.