Recent comments in /f/providence

Jerkeyjoe t1_irwol3w wrote

I'm not completely following it but it's been a years long process to replace the viaduct. They built a brand new one along side the old so that to minimize disruptions. So yes it's just a replacement but in the process there will be temporary traffic patterns untill the structures are finalized.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_irwmiq9 wrote

I've only used it a couple of times but I think it's a little easier than it has been in the past to go north. Really, the only variable that still exists and is annoy are the psychos already on the highway who are trying to cut over to the right for the 146/statehouse exit and their complete and total lack of chill.

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aednichols t1_irwj4we wrote

Can you get FIOS? For a new install, they run an ethernet line from the ONT in the basement to one location in the customer's home. And it's better service anyway.

edit: I think there is an important "why?" missing here. Does the landlord no longer tolerate the aesthetics of outside wires? Were they cleaning up wires they thought were unused?

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khinzeer t1_irwgmmz wrote

I was "complaining about" the original poster who didn't call the police for "obvious reasons" and then went on to call a non-emergency line.This is about as good as praying to god for the situation to resolve: it might make you feel good, but does nothing to help anyone.

I have no problem with having mental health workers with cops, but best case scenario for someone threatening random people on the street with a knife is a high dose of sedatives in a relatively-comfortable low-security carceral institution until they age out of violence (and using up resources that could be going to education, affordable housing, and helping young families).

The sooner you get authorities involved, the better chance for this. If they hurt someone (which sounds likely) they will be put in the ACI and probably get stabbed up by higher functioning convicts who don't want to deal with their predatory bullshit.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_irwdkgn wrote

Pretty much any electrician with availability should be able to do it. Can you not go outside the building again? That's going to be much quicker and easier since it's just drilling 2 holes and running the cable up the side of the building.

Inside might be trickier depending on where the cable enters the basement, placement of the apartments and the pipes/conduits that an electrician can follow up to the 2nd floor.

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wenestvedt t1_irwd9y6 wrote

There are "wiring contractors" who do this for a living. They used to do stereo wiring, and now they do data wiring. :7) Same sillset, I suppose.

My hunch is that most of them would also say "drill the walls upstairs and down, and run it outside the building" -- but that's why you call and have them quote the job.

It won't take a week or anything, but expect it to be a bit of a PITA for everyone involved (including maybe the people below you!).

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m1327 t1_irwb2by wrote

How does the landlord suggest that you get cable TV and Internet into the unit? If they were to call Cox to get it installed, Cox would drill a hole and run wires on the outside.

What does the landlord expect people to do? Not have cable/internet?

You could potentially just go with home 5g wifi, but mehhhh.

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Far-Soup5169 t1_irw28xe wrote

They also make “cat shields” for most vehicles. Like $200-300ish + installation. They basically weld a thick metal plate over the cat.

Not necessary for random people. But if you’ve been hit, or your neighborhood has problems & you’ve got a susceptible vehicle, then it’s cheaper than having to replace everything again and again.

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