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learn all about ear worms and musical hallucination and how it effects deaf more than anyone experiments with tinnitus looks promising
 
I just learned that an employee at Family Dollar knows a little sign-- and has two siblings who are deaf. :shock: Caught me by surprise.
 
Something quite interesting-- when it's warm outside, those silver bells on the back of Metra trains sound normal. When it's cold, however..... a LOT louder.
 
ChicagoBlue2 said:
Something quite intresting-- when it's warm outside, those silver bells on the back of Metra trains sound normal. When it's cold, however..... a LOT louder.
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Makes sense. Sound travel through air and when air is cold, it is denser so therefore sound would travel easier so would be louder.
 
Secretblend said:
Makes sense. Sound travel through air and when air is cold, it is denser so therefore sound would travel easier so would be louder.
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Yeah, it does. I never noticed that until tonight, though. Been a few years since I rode the Metra this late-- 7 years, in fact.
 
Annie09Z said:
OMG, I remember the time out walking in Scotland, and getting into the nettles. I can still feel the pain, serious pain. I had never been around nettles before, completely unaware of what they looked like. I learned quickly. :lol:
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I was in Northern California and a woman was showing people which plants were safe to eat and that is when I found out about nettles , you can eats them after they're cooked but I think I will pass. Yes , they really hurt !
 
A couple of things I learned early this morning-- the first being that the way I bundled up worked really well last night, and will use it again if it gets that cold again the next time I head downtown.


The second thing I learned? That Broadway and Irving Park between 2-5 AM is no man's land-- and I mean that literally. I got stuck after I got off the #151, and the situation took a while to figure out.
 
ChicagoBlue2 said:
A couple of things I learned early this morning-- the first being that the way I bundled up worked really well last night, and will use it again if it gets that cold again the next time I head downtown.


The second thing I learned? That Broadway and Irving Park between 2-5 AM is no man's land-- and I mean that literally. I got stuck after I got off the #151, and the situation took a while to figure out.
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You say it took a while to figure out BUT then you leave us hanging without telling us what you figured out. Why not tell us what you found worked????
 
Jane B. said:
You say it took a while to figure out BUT then you leave us hanging without telling us what you figured out. Why not tell us what you found worked????
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Sorry. I fell asleep at 5 AM. Been a long night, and short sleep.

I had to walk 3 blocks west to the Sheridan Red Line, and since it's 24 hours, it was the only thing still running. I wasn't too keen on walking that far, as that's a bad area.
 
That my Clear Wireless website is under attack, and I can't pay my bill. :( That tells me that it might be a good idea to move on.
 
I just found out that a lawyer will be at next week's meeting to talk about tenants rights. Perfect timing, so I'll be at that meeting to learn how to do things better, and the right way.
 
Reba said:
I learned that in my state (SC) sheriffs can be arrested only by a coroner. Strange.
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This remind of the silly TV shows were one person is the judge , sheriff and mayor. This is very strange .
 
I learn prince Andrew accused of sexual abused of children American kids...he got answer in court like anyone else and I hope America get extradition for him..be disgrace if he dont
 
I learned that UPS messed up my Amazon Prime delivery. :mad:

On Dec. 28, I ordered an item for my grandson who will be going away to college next week. With Amazon Prime, the delivery usually takes two business days. I expected one extra day because of the New Year's holiday. That's fine.

But . . . when the item arrived at W. Columbia, SC, it should have been out for delivery the next day. W. Columbia is 100 miles from my house.

As of Jan. 2, it was still sitting in W. Columbia, after arriving there Dec. 30. Huh?

Then, on Jan. 3, I noticed it was shipped to Des Moines, IA, 1,200 miles away! What?!

So, I called Amazon. The representative was very courteous and helpful. While I stayed on the line, she called UPS and put me in contact with their rep. The UPS guy apologized and said it was their fault. He said I should get the package next Wednesday (a whole week late).

We shall see.

Here is the tracking:

Jan. 3, 2015, 12:19 am, Davenport IA Package arrived at a carrier facility
Jan. 2, 2015, 9:44 pm, Des Moines IA Package has left the carrier facility
Jan. 2, 2015, 8:52 pm, Des Moines IA Package arrived at a carrier facility
Dec. 30, 2014, 11:10 pm, W. Columbia SC Package arrived at a carrier facility
Dec. 30, 2014, 2:24 pm, Louisville KY Package has left the carrier facility
Dec. 30, 2014, 8:32 am, Louisville KY Package arrived at a carrier facility
Dec. 29, 2014, 6:26 pm, Harrisburg PA Package has left the carrier facility
Dec. 29, 2014, 3:24 pm, Carlisle PA Package received by carrier
Dec. 29, 2014, 12:53 pm, Harrisburg PA Package arrived at a carrier facility
Dec. 29, 2014, 10:32 am, Package has left seller facility and is in transit to carrier
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Reba said:
I learned that UPS messed up my Amazon Prime delivery. :mad:

On Dec. 28, I ordered an item for my grandson who will be going away to college next week. With Amazon Prime, the delivery usually takes two business days. I expected one extra day because of the New Year's holiday. That's fine.

But . . . when the item arrived at W. Columbia, SC, it should have been out for delivery the next day. W. Columbia is 100 miles from my house.

As of Jan. 2, it was still sitting in W. Columbia, after arriving there Dec. 30. Huh?

Then, on Jan. 3, I noticed it was shipped to Des Moines, IA, 1,200 miles away! What?!

So, I called Amazon. The representative was very courteous and helpful. While I stayed on the line, she called UPS and put me in contact with their rep. The UPS guy apologized and said it was their fault. He said I should get the package next Wednesday (a whole week late).

We shall see.

Here is the tracking:
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Messups do happen with all carriers, aggravating though, isn't it?
 
I learned that even though it's raining it would still be more enjoyable to be out hunting than helping the wife clean out her clothes closet(s). OMG!!!
 
I know how frustrating it is... looks like someone in the Louisville Hub misloaded your package into the wrong container. Hopefully the package get there on Monday.

Reba said:
I learned that UPS messed up my Amazon Prime delivery. :mad:

On Dec. 28, I ordered an item for my grandson who will be going away to college next week. With Amazon Prime, the delivery usually takes two business days. I expected one extra day because of the New Year's holiday. That's fine.

But . . . when the item arrived at W. Columbia, SC, it should have been out for delivery the next day. W. Columbia is 100 miles from my house.

As of Jan. 2, it was still sitting in W. Columbia, after arriving there Dec. 30. Huh?

Then, on Jan. 3, I noticed it was shipped to Des Moines, IA, 1,200 miles away! What?!

So, I called Amazon. The representative was very courteous and helpful. While I stayed on the line, she called UPS and put me in contact with their rep. The UPS guy apologized and said it was their fault. He said I should get the package next Wednesday (a whole week late).

We shall see.

Here is the tracking:
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Calvin said:
I know how frustrating it is... looks like someone in the Louisville Hub misloaded your package into the wrong container. Hopefully the package get there on Monday.
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According to the current tracking, it's still in Davenport, IA, and should be delivered by end of day Tuesday.
 
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