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A lot of excellent information here. As a 911 dispatcher for close to a decade I've handled a couple of these types of calls. If you call and start taking up a conversation that is clearly not l…

Top stories for Long   How can I tell the police that I need help without saying it outright because of a danger nearby? Is there some code? Paul Jenkins, Dispatcher at Southwest Airlines (2013-present) • Answered June 21, 2019 A lot of excellent information here. As a 911 dispatcher for close to a decade I've handled a couple of these types of calls. If you call and start taking up a conversation... Read more » 259.7K 1K 45   10' of my driveway is on my neighbor's land. I've used it for 6 years with his permission. He sold the land and the new owners say they are putting up a fence across my driveway leaving me landlocked. What are my options in Travis County, TX? Michael Dillon, former Insurance underwriter for 40 years • Answered July 22 My first step would be to ask them would they prepared to sell that piece of land to you (which you should have done years ago). If they re not prepared to sell it to you - ... Read more » 653.7K 2.5K 126   How do I tell my grandparents that they aren't invited to my wedding? Dani, Married nearly 30 years • Updated August 11 My niece just recently did this to my mother by saying "Nonna, we're getting married on DATE and while I'm definitely going to miss your presence, we're going to have a vid... Read more » 2M 6.9K 681   What happens if I sell a car to Carvana and it's in worse condition than described? Mark Baldwin, 50 years of Sports Cars • Updated October 22, 2021 I sold an Audi TT to Carmax last April. I also let Carvana bid on it. Both offered me thousands more than the regular auto dealers ($29k vs $25k). Carmax was a few dollars ... Read more » 2.5M 2.6K 88   Is it worth getting a suite on a cruise? Bart Crunk, former Analyst (retired) (1991-2021) • Answered January 6 I did it once. I got an offer from Celebrity to upgrade to a smallish suite for $1,000 total. I'd just gotten a bit of a windfall so I took it. Suite guests get to eat in Lu... Read more » 1.5M 3.5K 105   Why doesn't my dog want to sleep in my room any more? He just stopped wanting to and he usually wants to sleep with my brother. I'm confused because I care for him and he is submissive and listens to me but he growls if I try to take him to my room. Tracey Foster, former Homeless Outreach Worker (2013-2018) • Answered January 5, 2018 There' a very sad possible explanation. When my dog got older he started sleeping in another room after 11 yrs of sleeping with me. My friends dog did the same thing…she to... Read more » 1M 2.7K 93   Why is a shotgun not the best home defense weapon? Pat Shibe, lives in California • Answered November 3, 2021 I've owned a Remington 870 "tactical" for 10 years now and would never rely on it for home defense. It's got an 18.5 inch barrel, holds 8 shells, 12 gauge has some recoil, ... Read more » 2M 1.6K 446   What's the homework that your child was given by the teacher that shocked you? KarenWalker93 • Answered June 10 When my son was in grade school his teacher sent a binder Where we were supposed to log what we ate at home all meals and snacks and what physical activities we did. I sent... Read more » 942.9K 7.6K 474   When did an influencer go "way too far" for likes? Joelle B, Bachelor Social Work • Answered December 27, 2021 It's no secret that many Instagram influencers would go to great lengths to snap the perfect picture that will "break the internet", but none has been as tasteless as Jayne... Read more » 1M 3.7K 60   What can a scammer do with my name, birthday, address, email, and bank? Maxwell Chadwicks, Ethical Hacker and Cybersecurity • Answered March 1 Nothing. Scammers can't do anything bad to you with the informations above. Here is the reason. Your ssn and id is not given to them. Important informations you should keep a... Read more » 224.8K 158 19   Can I just not pay and let the gas be shut off to my rental house? My tenant had the utility in his name but didn't pay, so the provider simply changed it into my name and now is billing me. I'd like to just not pay and let whatever happens happen. Eileen Wood, Self-Employed (2006-present) • Answered May 28, 2021 Can I just not pay and let the gas be shut off to my rental house? My tenant had the utility is his name but didn't pay so the provider simply changed it into my name and n... Read more » 688.7K 3.5K 192   Now that Sarah Palin lost her defamation suit against the New York Times, can the federal judge order her to pay attorney's fees or are such fees only reserved for clearly frivolous suits? Nelson McKeeby, Worshiper at Religious Society of Friends (1966-present) • Updated March 18 I read a lot of unusual comments below with a bit of pretzel logic, but here are the facts. Palin filed the suit knowing it was without merit. The judge tossed the case at th... Read more » 132.9K 1.3K 66 Read more in your feed

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