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dyqik t1_j1buuv6 wrote
Reply to comment by ppomeroy in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
As an English transplant, I'm pleased that MA gets Worcester and Gloucester right. But I do wish MA had a Bicester ("Bister") and Towcester ("Toaster").
But as for RI, with its War-wick...
dyqik t1_j1bueun wrote
Reply to comment by -CalicoKitty- in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
No, it's fine to change the pronunciation when you mess with completely separate syllables in English.
It's the River Cam, in Came-bridge, in the UK.
dyqik t1_j1bu4cm wrote
Reply to comment by riski_click in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
It's the river Cam, in Came-bridge.
Source, me, who is English and went to college there.
dyqik t1_j1btz7e wrote
Reply to comment by riski_click in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
He's busy playing Sherlock Holmes.
dyqik t1_j1btnh3 wrote
Reply to comment by lotusblossom60 in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
Whereas it should be pronounced bill-a-rickey, after the original place. ;)
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Reply to comment by Efficient_Dog59 in Lining unlined chimney in old Boston brownstone? by wiredentropy
To add to this: A stainless liner shouldn't be that much if the chimney is structurally sound. If it needs brick work though...
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Reply to comment by GM_Pax in could the red line be shut down next... by iFuckingLoveBoston
The rebate would have been the same amount, however big the state budget and surplus/deficit.
There's a (ridiculous) law that prevents the total tax collected from going up by more than a certain amount each year.
Spending more money would mean the same rebate, and a budget deficit.
dyqik t1_ixql765 wrote
Reply to Old-fashioned candies? by CurveAccomplished439
Colonial Candies in Bolton is one option, although it's out on 495.
dyqik t1_iv0p9mn wrote
Reply to question about prices and rent budget. by justarussian22
You need to budget to pay four months rent upfront:
First month
Last month
Security deposit = 1 month's rent
Realtor fee = 1 month's rent
You may be able to avoid some of the last two, but that's standard.
dyqik t1_iu96wl7 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Anyone know where I can buy a MacBook Air less than retail price? (either used or not). by [deleted]
Micro Center has early 2020 models for $549 and late 2020 for $879.
dyqik t1_iu8pxbi wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Anyone know where I can buy a MacBook Air less than retail price? (either used or not). by [deleted]
That's how much Macs cost new - Apple makes sure prices are high.
Occasionally they'll have three year old ones for less.
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Reply to Anyone know where I can buy a MacBook Air less than retail price? (either used or not). by [deleted]
For new or new old stock, Micro Center has deals pretty often.
And the answer to "where can I buy cheap electronics" of most kinds is usually Micro Center.
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Reply to Got a black R (emissions failure) on my most recent inspection, can I still legally park on the street until I get it resolved? by GarlVinlandSaga
It's usually 50-100 miles or so to get the ECU back into the right state. Importantly, this mileage has to be after the car is fully warmed up (so that the ignition/fueling etc. is in "closed loop" mode), so you'll need to do some longer drives, rather than a bunch of short drives.
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Reply to comment by firestar27 in Restoring ‘our Christian foundational values’ is the pitch from Mass. GOP gubernatorial nominee by lurker_registered
I wonder if they realized that when they made it? Or has it become far more work than they realized, like the @isKissinger dead yet Twitter account.
dyqik t1_isvuhdt wrote
Reply to comment by PuritanSettler1620 in Restoring ‘our Christian foundational values’ is the pitch from Mass. GOP gubernatorial nominee by lurker_registered
Did you create this username just for this joke?
If so 👏
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Reply to comment by frenetix in Restoring ‘our Christian foundational values’ is the pitch from Mass. GOP gubernatorial nominee by lurker_registered
...Wiccan?
dyqik t1_j1bvswr wrote
Reply to comment by drowsylacuna in Does anyone else know someone that pronounces Cambridge with a soft "A" like jam? by officepolicy
This shows up in the village of Grantchester ("Grant(a)-encampment") a bit upstream (south) from Cambridge.
Some maps still say "River Cam (or Granta)". A similar thing goes on in Oxford with the Isis (or Thames), upstream of the confluence with the Cherwell. Below Oxford, it's the Thames.