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RollLeft

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  1. 13 hours ago, Clintonaldo said:

    Lol at the hypocrisy. 

    This.  Megyn aside imo you should be able to dress for whoreoween, including BlackFace KKK nazi isis stripper homo, however the hell you damn want.  The whole point of the holiday, which is the context, is to wear a costume that you otherwise wouldnt.  Something that is unreal, fake, dumb, scary, witty, funny, provocative and/or controversial, without malicious intent of course, is the point.  Bunch of damn snowflakes. 

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  2. On 8/19/2018 at 6:35 PM, bluto said:

    Gotta inspect the shit out of the fact label on power to choose and have an idea of your usage. Providers have learned how to game the search engine/filter

    This.  All i know is that fees and usage was the key to choosing the right plan.  Going by p/kwh was not.  Look at the plans that don't appear on your search.  

  3. I'd just communicate to all involved your understanding of the matter, the rules regarding the situation and your expectations to resolve the matter including a timeframe.  Then follow up.  That's really all you can do.  Err in giving a solid effort and being a good neighbor all while documenting and communicating your actions.

    Now, after the neighbor has seen you taking action and making an effort on the matter i would have no problem passing along the anecdotal info you have heard from past tenants.  He has no problem letting you know his opinion.  Tell him, respectfully, you feel to mention the comments and opinions you have heard regarding past tenants.  That said the best scenario is that he is mature and becomes judicious with his contacting you.  The more likely scenario is that he is dick and doesn't like your response and puts a mockingbird feeder up , buys a yappy dog or a pitbull and starts blowing up your phone for every damn thing.  So pick your battles.  

  4. 8 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

    For what it’s worth my long time AC guy convinced me years ago to not buy a name brand ac, stating that all but one brand (Train?) were made in the same factories and had no difference in quality or reliability. He also liked being able to get non-branded replacement parts and drastically lower prices. We did that for two ac units and were going strong on year 11 with no issues when we sold the house.

     

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  5. You engineer, chemist and mechanic types help me out.  So i know that premium fuel is chemically superior to regular gas but I have questions.  How significant is the variance to the average vehicle (eg. Tahoe)?  Also, on average, is it worth paying the premium financially?  I calculate for me the difference is about $500+ a year.   Not a whole vacation but that's a domestic flight somewhere.  Under what circumstances is paying for premium a must and also not worth it?  

  6. 1 hour ago, DFWTexEx said:

    The BPO seems to be pretty mature in the Manila area.  I think Eastwood City was created just for that world.  It's a 24/7 commercial center, servicing the C shift people who work during US business hours.  That is where we are setting up.

     

    That's great.  I agree on your view of their experience.

    Yes, no doubt.  In the country it is the most mature market for BPO's.  It has the most resources and most experienced labor market.  It is still my first choice when i seek services there, but for convenience and not price.  I only meant that it was an eye opener to me and when i found similar labor to be drastically cheaper, which is ridiculous, simply by exploring for labor outside the big city.          

  7. I had a similar experience my first go.  It is a tale of two cities.  There are very poor parts for sure but the very modern city easily redirects ones attention. I had heard and read so much about the politics and crime before I went that I was pretty guarded only to end up not experiencing what i had read about.  Its all there but i at least felt no less safe than if I was in NYC.  What we read about that country is a small part of who they are and i have found is primarily concentrated in Mindanao. 

    I compare Manila/Mindanao to NYC /Florida.   Makati is the financial district to the north and Mindanao is more palm trees to the south.  Its a shame.  Its naturally beautiful country down there, but some of the areas are just primitive.  You literally have to avoid some towns.  That said one day i was in a pretty remote part of that island.  I hadn't seen a car on my drive for at least 20 minutes when out of nowhere the car that was approaching me and then passed me was a google camera car, lol.  It was surreal but made me laugh.  I was remote and in the jungle but so was technology. 

    The people are also so open and welcoming to those from the U.S.  The labor market down there is young, bright and hungry.  Also the Languindigan Airport is just beautiful.  The terminal sits overlooking a beautiful sea and tons of blue sky.  I have found Cebu air to be their Southwest airline.  They are fast, friendly, modern and cheap.   I still have hope for a BPO to the south but as you know BPO's new to the game target Manila.  Then after some time it seems they wise up (also feel safe enough) to venture up to Angeles.  Why pay Manila/NYC big city labor pricing when you get country pricing for almost the same labor pool.  It really is interesting.  

    On your next visit I recommend Fort Santiago.   The whole area reminds of San Antonio as it is a Spanish part of the city.  Its similar and no more than a visit to the Alamo, but i like history so if you do also you'll appreciate it.  Lastly, while i feel they have good food imo it hasn't surpassed the hospitality.  I'll be down there in a few weeks so i'm hoping to find something new.  Glad you enjoyed your trip.

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