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Two suggestions: 1. You could file for an extension now, and then look for a CPA who can help you in May or June. This is a busy time of year for them, and you will have an easier time getting someone's attention off-season. 2. If you are… [more]
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Piggybacking on this question: does anyone know where this film can be streamed in the US? It looks wild. [more]
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If you didn't live through it, it's hard to understand the speed with which same sex marriage came to pass in the United States. In a small number of years it went from something literally incomprehensible, even to many gay people, to being a… [more]
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Out Damn Tap!
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Don’t try to import you old iTunes library. That is apparently not working. But if you just locate all the actual MP3 files and drag them to Apple Music app, it should work. Or you can locate the MP3 files and play them with VLC or QuickTime. [more]
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I recommend our friend create screenshots and other durable evidence of the history of her use of the trademark. Download or screenshot her Etsy history. Create PDFs or download or screenshot anything from the past where her work was promoted under… [more]
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There are several questions here. I'm not going to answer the second opinion one, or the communication, but want to speak to the idea of "your friend being right and your doctor being wrong." I am not an oncologist, but I've had two… [more]
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Well done easy fantasy/HisFi recs
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Even more than it was in the past, your best bet is to find a new job through someone you know, either a former employer, or a former coworker at a new place, or someone else you've worked with. Applying to jobs online through Indeed, LinkedIn or… [more]
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This is 100% something to talk to your doctor about. There are obviously psychological elements of arousal, and it's good to consider those. But there are also physiological elements. It can be a terrible trap to tell someone that their lack of… [more]
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Character / setting continuity in generative AI images
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Kids are still growing, and they are still learning how to use their bodies. That involves experimentation. In much of our lives, not just with body movement, our behavior is more wide ranging while we are learning. Then, when we have learned and… [more]
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I would be annoyed if my roommate did that to my brand new pot, but I don't think it will affect your cheesemaking. Unfortunate but cosmetic. [more]
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NoMaryJaneUary. [more]
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Lumbar support that doesn't leave you on the edge of your seat
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Was my melodic nature lost in translation?
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Donal Donnelly does exquisite readings of James Joyce. Dubliners is what I listened to most recently. [more]
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The Diggers. [more]
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I work at a small financial services company. You don't mess with compliance. These are the people who have read the 700 volumes of regulations and have written the 70 volumes of policies explaining how the company will comply with the regulation… [more]
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This is not a security concern. People will not know this is her mother’s maiden name unless she tells them. (I am assuming she is not going to change her middle name to “and my mother’s maiden name was”). In addition, these security questions use… [more]
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You’ll never get anywhere because you have to get halfway first. — Zeno of Elea [more]
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Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be). Could be attributed to Jay Livingston and Ray Evans or to Doris Day, depending on what works better for what you’re writing. [more]
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Relevant Reddit thread. [more]
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App-focused versus window-focused navigation
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The assumption is that you are using your own device (phone, laptop, etc). If that’s correct, as others have said, there is not much to worry about. Your relatives won’t have an easy way to notice your browsing habits. One possible exception is… [more]
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Housemate, I can think you still Bounding to the window-sill, Over which I vaguely see Your small mound beneath the tree, Showing in the autumn shade That you moulder where you played. Lovely. Thank you, Fencing Gal. [more]
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The Depths of the Sea on Metafilter
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Have you tried silicone scar tape? I believe it does not use any adhesive, and instead uses the properties of the silicone texture to adhere. I have found it to be completely non-irritating even when used on sensitive locations. It may not adhere… [more]
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Don't worry about mortifying him. He's being gross and thoughtless. If he's mortified, he'll get over it. I'd just tell him, "Son, don't leave messes on your pillow. I don't want to have to clean it up. Figure out some way, a sock or tissues… [more]
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what is to stop her from spending hundreds of dollars when she does not have hundreds of dollars in her petty cash account? The good sense of the people who take the residents? It’s petty cash. Letting someone go over by a little bit… [more]
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Does "described" always need an object?
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I get these occasionally as rental cars or zip cars. The only one that bothered had the too-clever-by-half feature of turning down the volume of the radio when it turned off the car, presumably because "it doesn't have to play over the noise of… [more]
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In my experience it wasn't about "critical mass" it was about expertise, specialized knowledge, and a certain programming genius. I was part of a small consulting company that supported the super-contributor. It was his life's work for… [more]
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Hanky Panky in Valdemar?
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Thank you for all of these responses. I haven't made the time to order new glasses yet, but now I know what to do when that time comes. [more]
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How is the iPad Air better than the vanilla iPad?
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The two possible outcomes of a rapid antigen test are "Positive" and "Unknown".* Your test result was "Unknown", which means you should make decisions based on your symptoms. If you feel like you have Covid, don't fly… [more]
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Underclocked's suggestion works great. I wasn't able to make the registry change because of the way my work laptop is locked down, but it's easy enough to hold down the control key. The bonus functionality is that subsequent control-clicks cycle… [more]
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Before hiring a plumber, check the flow rate from the bathroom sink. If the sink provides better flow, it should be possible to improve the flow rate from the tub. If the sink is also very slow, then the problem is further upstream: either the pipes… [more]
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I just filled out the CSS form for the first time. I suggest you answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability. There are some where you obviously have to guess (e.g. "how much will the applicant earn next summer"). If you… [more]
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I was recently told by a tenured professor of classics at a top 50 university that there are only 5 schools where a classics PhD comes with the prospect of becoming a professor in the field. They're exceptions of course, but if he has any students… [more]
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Sax - Kenny G The fact that you included this as an example tells me that people aren't going to be able to agree on the mappings you're looking for. In my mind, the only conceivable answer for Sax would be John Coltrane. With that… [more]
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I've been thinking about this very question recently. I have a family member with hypotonia who has similar issues to those you are describing. I do not think a typical gym physical trainer would be safe for you to work with. You need someone who… [more]
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I felt the same frustration with Obama. He was so present and vocal during his campaigns, projecting a vision about America. And then when he got elected… silence. I think there is a feeling among traditionalists that it is unseemly for… [more]
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If you have a 2-foot gunwale on one side of your rowboat, putting a 3-foot gunwale on the other side isn't going to keep you any safer. 2 feet is good enough, or it's not. There's just one boat and it's all the same water. [more]
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Where to get prescription glasses with anti-glare coating
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it rained 9 of the 14 weekend days since June 1st, according to WBZ meteorologists. The rain in Jamaica Plain is driving me insane. [more]
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Thank you, mskyle. I should have thought of the Blue Hills weather station. I have been there, and is well worth a visit. From their monthly summaries I see June: 17 days of rain July: 12 days August: 12 days Total: 41 days of rain out of… [more]
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How to track and attribute multiple users of an EV charger
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I'll disagree with the people who say b is clearly right. There is no singular right answer. It depends on what you are trying to say. a. The house that we visited today was beautiful. The house that we visited yesterday was ugly. b. The… [more]
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