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SugarGlitterkiss t1_jeh3xy6 wrote

Reply to comment by whatcanitellyaboy in (Serious) What are some good responses to someone you haven’t seen in 45 yrs who thinks you are the same person you were at 16? by whatcanitellyaboy

It's not like you have to convince them of anything, or even really discuss it if you don't want to. Stick to the general, "We're not teenagers anymore", "Obviously I've changed since I was a kid", "Time moves on", or even just, "LOL, no." Then change the subject.

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degggendorf t1_jeh3xfk wrote

Reply to comment by pmk0286 in Is it possible to live in Rhode Island on 50K-55K? by SwagKing1011

Right on with Aldi, it's so good that every other grocery store is ruined for me. Hard to find anything, and when I do find what I want I'm appalled by the price.

As for internet, FIOS has been great for us if it's available in your/OP's area. $39.99/month all-in for 300/300 MBIT up/down. Has never changed since we signed up like 3 years ago. Turns out, competition is good and when Verizon has to fight Cox and others, we win.

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SVZ0zAflBhUXXyKrF5AV t1_jeh3x8b wrote

Reply to How do you get dogs to love you? by pull-up-capy

Don't try to force it to happen and don't resort to bribing with treats and food all the time. Bits of food can be used in the right circumstances. Treat them like a dog, not as a human. Be mindful of your personality, attitude and your body language. Be especially mindful of their personal space.

Animals can read people like a book. They do it all the time, even when we may not realise we are communicating anything. We have to be mindful to not accidentally communicate the wrong thing.

Be consistent. Try and learn the basics of how dogs think and act, what makes them tick.

I think it is really important that we learn to listen to animals. They do talk to us in their own way through their body language and sounds. It's up to us to learn to listen and understand.

Just imagine if you and I just met and you are tired and have had a rough day. Now imagine if I totally ignored everything you tried to say or do and ignored your personal space and got right up in your face. You'd hate it and resent me.

Animals really appreciate calm, quiet, relaxed, aware and assertive leaders. By assertive I don't mean a bossy iron fisted tyrant. Any weak or vulnerable animals in the group will really appreciate such a leader who can look out for them. Depending on the animal they may even run and hide behind you if they are frightened.

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I imagine I don't need to say this, but either way I just wanted to make this crystal clear about the word assertive:
Being a calm and assertive leader is radically different from an angry person taking their temper out on someone who hasn't got a clue what's going on.

Do not get angry and do not take your temper or frustrations out on animals if you're having a bad day. All it teaches them is to fear you. They're not punchbags for relieving stress.

Trying to get to know animals who have learned to fear humans is difficult and tragic. It is very rewarding when they finally realise that you're a good person that they do not have to constantly fear, that they can be your friend.

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5hr00m3r t1_jeh3x62 wrote

Reply to My nasty gameboy by bensisland

You can buy a new shell for pretty cheap these days, opening it up and putting the board in it is super easy. Take a look around Ebay, make sure the shell is not modified for an IPS Screen though.

You can also upgrade the screen pretty easily now days using an IPS Kit and getting a shell with a modified opening for an after market screen. They are really nice with a bunch of features and it makes the screen super clear.

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MtHoodMan t1_jeh3wym wrote

Reply to comment by ChristopherGard0cki in Japan and China Connect Military Hotline to Reduce Tensions by bloomberg

At the end of the day, they weren't beaten in a way that beat the nationalism out of them. Germany had Soviet and Allied Troops marching through their towns, their cities sieged, their industry completely toppled. It was clear they were losing. To many in Japan, the lack of an invasion meant it felt like they could still fight. Yes, their cities were bombed but they fought for over a year while that was the case. So when one day they were just told the war was over and that they had lost, it came as a shock. Many didn't hear about the nukes until weeks or months after the war had ended. All they had to blame was weak politicians and weak generals, not the fact that they, as a nation, had lost.

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IlIlIIllIIIllI t1_jeh3wqn wrote

Reply to Used vs New Cars Debate by The_Texidian

A vehicle being new unfortunately doesn’t mean it’s reliable, my father just bought a new gmc Sierra which had lifter failure at around 1900 miles.

I’ve found it’s best to buy a used vehicle that still has a decent amount of warranty left. You avoid paying the depreciation while still being able to keep the best feature of a new vehicle. I know you’ve noted your issues with warranty in the past. Here’s what I’ll say, not all dealerships are created equal if you often show proof of the issues via video or forums that have similar problems this will Help.

Almost every vehicle has some common issues none are perfect but you can do your research to understand the common issues before they happen.

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