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Reddit, as a classical musician, tell me what we could do better. What is it about classical music that keeps you away from our concerts? by a12345678910in AskReddit

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Why do so many great orchestras ignore some of the more modern works?

Some great music has been written in the last 50 years, and it is largely ignored. I love orchestral music, but won't go see the orchestra because they keep playing the same crap season after season. We're sick of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. We've heard plenty of Beethoven.

Would we be able to think without knowing any languages? by xX5xin AskReddit

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Is this something we know for sure? I am very interested in the science behind this. I have thought that if we didn't have language slowing us down, we would be able to think much more quickly, unencumbered.

Found these 'gems' whilst garage cleaning. Son asked why we are on Windows 7 if there was a version 95 already! by LandChildin gaming

[–]GaffTape 8 points9 points ago

Independence War was great! Too bad it all-out crashes on anything later than Windows 98.

Living near the El? by thegigglerin chicago

[–]GaffTape 1 point2 points ago

Those curtains are great. After I got a set, I've been sleeping soundly.

What are your best Chicago hacks? by lskaltin chicago

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Where does it terminate at the North?

So, this happened at my hotel... by Rudiger036in pics

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Agreed. It was an "ok" trip, but not $2,000 worth of "ok".

So, this happened at my hotel... by Rudiger036in pics

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Maybe? I don't remember the name of it. I was in high school at the time. It was some conference targeted at students. Was that what you went to?

Vinton Cerf and Michael Dell were a couple presenters. I don't remember many of the others.

Ancient CPU ruins. by Titcowin pics

[–]GaffTape 3 points4 points ago

Not accurate. I've got a few 60MHz Pentiums around here.

So, this happened at my hotel... by Rudiger036in pics

[–]GaffTape 14 points15 points ago

Wow, that's random. I was there for a tech conference about 10 years ago. It looked instantly familiar.

anyone know any awesome places for falafel / lebanese food? by tlbtcin chicago

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Benjyehuda is over on Van Buren between Franklin and Wells.

http://www.benjyehuda.com

They're only open around lunch (10a-4p according to their website), but the food there is the best!

projecting relfections by SiriuslyAmazingin chicago

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Very nice.

IamA bill collector for college debt and low-income based student loans. AMA by Not_I_said_shein IAmA

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

That's probably the next step.

IamA bill collector for college debt and low-income based student loans. AMA by Not_I_said_shein IAmA

[–]GaffTape 0 points1 point ago

Alright, next time someone says you have a couple hours to pay 6 months worth of student loan debt or they will ruin your credit, why don't you waste time/money hiring a lawyer over something that seems like it could be resolved quickly and easily. People are so judgmental sometimes...

IamA bill collector for college debt and low-income based student loans. AMA by Not_I_said_shein IAmA

[–]GaffTape 1 point2 points ago

When she was contacted, the guy on the phone said she had until the end of the day to pay all that they claimed she owed, or the loan would be in default. She paid it the 6-months of payments over the phone, just to avoid the default. The thinking was that we would get it all squared away once she showed proof. Upon faxing them the proof, she never heard back. After calling them about once a month since, still no real results. At least the last couple tries, the person does say the payments were made, and that they will credit the account. This has yet to happen though.

IamA bill collector for college debt and low-income based student loans. AMA by Not_I_said_shein IAmA

[–]GaffTape 64 points65 points ago

What can be done about false claims made by loaners?

A friend of mine was paying all of her loans after college, but because the bank she got her private loan from was bought, bought, bought, and bought again, whichever entity ended up servicing the loan had no record of the payments. When she presented them with bank statements showing the checks had been written and cashed, they simply ignored the evidence. She ended up having to write a check for all the back amount "owed", and all of the payments she had made prior were lost.

How does the CTA system work? by GaffTapein chicago

[–]GaffTape[S] 8 points9 points ago

I suppose it is a matter of perspective. After living in a place where it literally takes 2.5 hours to take a bus 6 miles across town, I'm very happy with the CTA.

How does the CTA system work? by GaffTapein chicago

[–]GaffTape[S] 2 points3 points ago

Great information, thanks!

How does the CTA system work? by GaffTapein chicago

[–]GaffTape[S] 0 points1 point ago

Ha, that is awesome. Thanks.

How does the CTA system work? by GaffTapein chicago

[–]GaffTape[S] 3 points4 points ago

Cool, thanks for the info! It seems like using GPRS and what not would be very expensive, which is why I figured they would be using their own radio system.

How does the CTA system work? by GaffTapein chicago

[–]GaffTape[S] 2 points3 points ago

Ha, what does any of this have to do with the security of the trains/buses? I just moved here, and am curious, that's all. It blows my mind that the system is so efficient. The whole thing seems brilliant to me.

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