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Emperor-Awesome t1_jdhnmvz wrote
Reply to Time to make the donuts by TheAVnerd
Definitely remember that commercial growing up in Illinois, must've been all over the place.
ich_habe_keine_kase t1_jdhnefe wrote
Reply to comment by Ok-Influence4884 in “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
I started to cancel my Globe subscription (I was on the $1 trial) last year online and when I went to hit submit, it offered me a discount instead. I declined that, and it offered me a bigger discount. Declined that one too, and was offered a year for something stupidly cheap like $10, so I still have a subscription. So I guess their plan worked, but I've now given them $11 for 18 months of access so I'm OK with that.
trc_IO t1_jdhnaia wrote
Reply to comment by Markymarcouscous in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
But Massachusetts isn't revoking his Virginia license. They're telling Virginia what happened and the decision appears to be up to Virginia.
Rough-Jackfruit2306 t1_jdhn76b wrote
Reply to comment by Pinwurm in Travelling to Boston from France for a few weeks and in of advice regarding cellphone usage by Volkar
My iPhone 8 was manufactured pre-2018 and I'm not keen on downloading random apps, but I suppose this might work better for OP. You're right most people aren't using antique phones like me.
Bobafetacheeses t1_jdhmwok wrote
Reply to Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
My neighbor has been driving and living here for two years with a Virginia license plate, nobody cares. How does this guy get in trouble for a month?
psychout7 t1_jdhmbpb wrote
Reply to Black leaders are developing Nubian Square. Can they revitalize the economic heart of Black Boston? by bostonglobe
There was an article posted here the other day about alcohol licenses, and it mentioned that 4 have been approved for being in Nubian Square.
If they get a spate of new restaurants, I'll definitely go check out the area. There some cool architecture there, and I'd love to have a new place to visit in the city.
boston_duo t1_jdhlm1h wrote
Reply to comment by diadem in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
Good advice. Would also advise that you can’t take what one staffer said in person or on the phone and expect the next one to be aware of it/agree. Need to treat every interaction as if it’s your first about the issue.
Senior-Self6817 t1_jdhkuha wrote
You send the evidence to MSP? Dead to rights
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homesnatch t1_jdhjsk3 wrote
Reply to comment by Ok_District2853 in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
College students are excluded from this requirement
> Exemption for Enrolled Students: While nonresidents who are enrolled as full-time students in Massachusetts schools, colleges, and universities do not have to register their out-of-state vehicles in Massachusetts, they must complete and file Nonresident Student Vehicle Information Form
homesnatch t1_jdhjhan wrote
Reply to comment by Brighteyed77 in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
The RMV has a specific clause around being in Massachusetts for 30 days.
Nonresidents Registering in Massachusetts
Even a nonresident (anyone whose legal residence is outside the Commonwealth) may be required to register and/or insure a motor vehicle or trailer in Massachusetts in certain situations. Following are some examples:
• Nonresidents whose primary residences are in other states may not operate motor vehicles ... in Massachusetts for more than 30 total days in one year unless they have liability insurance
https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-6-owning-a-vehicle/download
ichigo841 t1_jdhj9p8 wrote
Reply to comment by loranlily in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
The worst downstairs neighbor I ever had drove a car with CT plates and I never once considered snitching. Who the fuck does that?
felicityshaircut t1_jdhj43g wrote
Reply to comment by PrettyTogether108 in “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
Good to know! Yeah I heard CK was a crazy micromanager and super controlling.
mtgordon t1_jdhj438 wrote
Reply to comment by Markymarcouscous in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
Interstate travel is typically considered to fall under the Privileges and Immunities Clause. Massachusetts is effectively saying that after 30 days in Massachusetts, someone loses the right to move to Virginia; that’s plainly unconstitutional.
TomBirkenstock t1_jdhipr4 wrote
Reply to Time to make the donuts by TheAVnerd
I grew up in Ohio where I knew of only one Dunks location in all of northeast Ohio, and I still remember those commercials. I think they were national.
FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jdhie29 wrote
Shit like this needs to be able to reported to the police for follow-up.
powsandwich t1_jdhi8wo wrote
Reply to “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
I quit the globe years back by telling the guy I was moving out of the country. He then asked if I might ask the people moving into my apartment if they are interested in subscribing in my place. Bruh...
Pinwurm t1_jdhi4xa wrote
Reply to comment by Rough-Jackfruit2306 in Travelling to Boston from France for a few weeks and in of advice regarding cellphone usage by Volkar
That is bad advice. $10/day is really expensive, especially for 3 weeks of travel. Those plans work on the assumption you don’t know better.
You can do $10/week in many cases.
You should never have to buy a SIM at the airport, or anywhere really. Instead, download an e-SIM, tons of different apps for it. Then just switch in your settings. Pretty much every phone made since 2018 is compatible with it. And most folks have phones that are less than 5 years old.
blue_orchard t1_jdhho69 wrote
Reply to Time to make the donuts by TheAVnerd
It was a major, nationwide campaign that lasted until 1997. Some areas may not have seen them if there were no Dunkins around, though.
f0rtytw0 t1_jdhhnm6 wrote
Reply to comment by Chippopotanuse in Time to make the donuts by TheAVnerd
When I was there, you could buy a dunks air freshener/perfume and toothbrush with toothpaste.
giritrobbins t1_jdhhj3b wrote
Reply to comment by felicityshaircut in “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
He just gives me creep vibes, and seemingly much more on Milk Street. Hard to point at exactly why
ahecht t1_jdhhfxw wrote
Reply to comment by felicityshaircut in “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
Am I the only one who's been able to login and click a single button to cancel their ATK subscription?
hound29 t1_jdhh8lt wrote
Reply to “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
Now that ATK has been purchased I have no hope for the future!
mister_newman t1_jdhh1hx wrote
Reply to “Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone - Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. - How will The Globe or America's Test Kitchen Survive?!?!1?! by arch_llama
SCOTUS in 6 months: we find this unconstitutional because we want to keep sucking the corporate dick.
homesnatch t1_jdhnokk wrote
Reply to comment by TheCavis in Sorry for the million posts! The RMV has postponed my license suspension for 60 days while they "investigate." Thanks u/SchminksMcGee for suggesting contacting the local news, it's working! And they're digging into the craziness of anyone who drives in MA for 30 days being required to dual-register. by bostonshopper
> $60 plate fee. If that's all we're looking at, it makes sense to cut bait and issue a stern warning at this point.
They'd also be on the hook for excise tax which is $25 per $1000 of value (based on a percentage of MSRP based on how old the car is)