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PercyDovetonsils t1_j0glqzv wrote
Reply to Finding interim medical help by anontnturntable
For what it's worth, HCA bought BetterMed but I don't know if that gets you anything. Both HCA and Bon Secours also have emergency centers in the area.
[deleted] t1_j0gjn8w wrote
Reply to comment by PercyDovetonsils in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
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PercyDovetonsils t1_j0gjjrg wrote
Reply to comment by RVAblues in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
I remember the White Pages. I also remember you could request that your number not be listed in that book (for a fee), which I did.
Inevitable_Rise8363 t1_j0gh1nx wrote
Reply to comment by Utretch in Youngkin proposes $230 million behavioral health overhaul by greenhousecrtv
Wait are you talking about yourself, or Youngkin? At this point I'm confused
Inevitable_Rise8363 t1_j0ggxct wrote
Reply to comment by anonyngineer in Youngkin proposes $230 million behavioral health overhaul by greenhousecrtv
Well that's not the "word" so you obviously don't know what's going on lol
bkemp1984Part2 t1_j0ggiar wrote
Reply to comment by longhairedcountryboy in Have ticket prices skyrocketed? by yesiambear
I'll usually go to box offices around here for stuff to save on fees, but since my shows are almost never above $30 or $35, not too much shopping around. In the jam scene though people are very likely to unload for cheap or even give away or "miracle" a ticket.
For the recent Bill Strings show that sold out months ago, where tickets were $65, i got one miracled about 2 hours before show on CashorTrade and another for half off as we were walking in from our parking spot.
dbakes80 OP t1_j0gfnfx wrote
Reply to comment by J-Colio in Investigative journalism on local Recovery organizations by dbakes80
Not taking any of this as rude or berating. I’m legitimately interested in the critique. Thanks for your thoughtful response.
J-Colio t1_j0gfesf wrote
Reply to comment by dbakes80 in Investigative journalism on local Recovery organizations by dbakes80
Not op, but I see what they mean because I opened the link to proof-read. The third... let's call it a sentence, is triggering, and that's as far as I felt like reading because of it.
You literally learn to not start a sentence with a conjunction in like middle school... Yet here we are reading "But addiction is treatable," with the misplaced comma at the end...
Also, they had the headings. "INTRODUCTION" Just introduce the piece with an introductory paragraph. Ain't nobody got time for you to introduce your introduction...
Those are the kind of points op was making. Those are also points that get shown super early when learning to write, so tripping up on them really turns people off of reading. The reader low-key assumes the person who wrote it is at a middle-school level... Not trying to be mean here or berate your friend, but that's the effect of poor writing, and you asked for critique.
Edit: have the [...]'s link to the same thing the headings link to. As a user experience that's where I tried to click to read more, so when it didn't I assumed that's all there was. I clicked back to read more casually, and found out. It's awkward to scroll up (mentally) to the top to read more.
ZephyrInfernum t1_j0gdjkz wrote
Reply to comment by dbakes80 in Investigative journalism on local Recovery organizations by dbakes80
Not the person you're replying to, but she needs an editor or to learn to properly edit herself. There's a litany of mistakes in grammar and punctuation that make it hard to read. That's the first thing
Inevitable_Rise8363 t1_j0gd0vd wrote
Hahaha all of the backhanded comments 😂😂 Just be happy somethings getting done and stop doing mental gymnastics to keep politics so divisive.
RVAblues t1_j0gajtp wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Anyone else remember when everybody’s phone number and address was published in a book that got delivered free to everyone’s house?
Phone numbers are legally in the public record, unfortunately. Anyone can get it if they want it.
greenqueen-95 OP t1_j0gafx0 wrote
Reply to comment by OddWelcome2502 in Laundry services by greenqueen-95
That’s a very generous offer. We are still working on figuring out the best option but I will absolutely reach out once we get there!
EricLambert_RVAspark t1_j0ga6g1 wrote
Reply to comment by Soloemilia in Democratic Firehouse Primary Tuesday 12/20/22 by Soloemilia
Hey, they're using my place of work! to bad I know longer live in the 4th.
Professional_Book912 t1_j0g8z8p wrote
Reply to comment by Charlesinrichmond in Will restricting convenience stores make Richmond safer? Policing expert says no. by ety3rd
I don't disagree, but the conversation is started. No this needs to be disproved, and show something else. Even if this isn't the root cause, it is the first step on the "5 Whys".
dbakes80 OP t1_j0g3bz0 wrote
Reply to comment by VAisforLizards in Investigative journalism on local Recovery organizations by dbakes80
A good friend of mine with no experience in journalism or even writing for that matter. She put an ungodly amount of time and energy into trying to get to the truth of how all these opioid funds are being used. It’s a 10 part piece. Next section will be released early January. Just out of curiosity, and so I can give her your feedback, why do you think it’s trash?
yargile t1_j0fy2lc wrote
Reply to comment by Herculicia in Rainy Thursdaily by shhimhuntingrabbits
Thanks for all your hard work!
JamesBhand-007 t1_j0fr61m wrote
Reply to comment by TheDogofTears in Rainy Thursdaily by shhimhuntingrabbits
It’s cool, but not stand-in-line-for-an-hour-in-freezing-rain cool. Even if it were a nice winter day, I wouldn’t wait more than 30 minutes.
loulouhex t1_j0fkoi4 wrote
Reply to comment by kfrenchie89 in Haven’t been back in 30+ years; looking for a few nostalgic hits. Alternate title: “they closed sixth street marketplace?!?” by Johoku
Robin Inn closed down
VAisforLizards t1_j0fcyui wrote
Lol. Who even wrote this trash? There may even be some interesting threads to pull on here if it wasn't written by what I can only assume to be a first year journalism student who just learned about investigative journalism.
nartarf t1_j0fcvtp wrote
The Zero sum thinking of capitalism poisons all. I recently learned the awful term “junkie broker” when trying to help a friend. They get a finders fee for getting people to rehab. They’ll gain your trust then ask for friends and families phone numbers gain their trust and even buy plane tickets to Florida.
Rehab billed insurance $3200 per day. Insurance paid $2400 per day. That’s $7200 for a 30 day stay. Finders fee is probably $2000+
he said “we’ll bill you for the deductible 3 times and then won’t send to collections or send more bills… just don’t pay.” Basically saying it’s completely free.
Excited to read more. Thanks for investigating.
ProximaCentauriB15 t1_j0fa2ol wrote
Reply to The current state of RVA by Mricpx
Too bad. The world is dying and society is on a sharp decline. Within 500 yrs it will collapse. Human communication is breaking down.
femanonette t1_j0f90l4 wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Sure did! Forwarded that right to the SPAM filter: 7726
[deleted] t1_j0f7cth wrote
Reply to The current state of RVA by Mricpx
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Mr_Kittlesworth t1_j0f63uq wrote
Reply to comment by goosey65 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Wild that she had time to email so many of us personally while serving as Speaker of the House.
/s
GMUcovidta t1_j0gn28j wrote
Reply to Finding interim medical help by anontnturntable
BetterMed Urgent care