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  How do I file for weekly unemployment claims while out of the country?

  1 0 Just file and state that you were not available for work that week. You won't get a benefit check but you'll stay in the system. I think it asks for additional information, where you will say what you just said above. I took a week off while on bennies (like you, planned and paid for before my employer folded) and it wasn't a big deal. I also kept my claim open when I started a new job; they gave me the difference between my training wages and benefit amount for a couple weeks, fwiw. Re:unemployment benefits in general, remember that YOU paid for them out of money YOU already earned and gave to the government in the event that something like this happens. You have every right to them if you lose your job through no fault of your own. It is called "employment security" for a reason, and it's no one's business how you are spending your time off work as long as you're complying with WorkSource-mandated activities (job search log, seminars, truthfully reporting your availability for work, etc.). Moral of the story: keep your claim open, even if you collect no money, until you are gainfully employed again. And have fun on your trip! st. clair de la lune answered in Other - Finance & Legal 11 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Dental care for unemployed people?

  0 0 If you keep an eye on Groupon, they occasionally feature dental services packages from area offices. I've seen two lately, both were $59 for a basic checkup (cleaning, x-rays, etc.). You'll probably want to try the other options first if you need more extensive work done, but for general dental needs, it's worth noting! st. clair de la lune answered in Doctors & Providers about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  How much per month is the Gold's Gym (really) on Broadway?

  0 0 The only person I know who's a member there was blunt enough in the negotiation stage to pay for a year in advance with no start-up fees or additional monthly dues. It was around $350 if I remember correctly, which is about $30/month. Your mileage may vary. st. clair de la lune answered in Sports & Recreation about 1 year ago Answer and comment »

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  What is the best snack to take on an airplane?

  1 0 Honey almond flaxseed Kashi bars or TJ's trail mix. If you don't end up eating them all during the flight, they double as between-meal-snacks or quick breakfasts while you're traveling, which have saved my ass countless times. Yogurt cups. Bananas and satsumas are less messy than oranges. An empty water bottle and some emergen-c; fill it in the terminal after security and bring it on board. That way you will get enough water/vitamins to combat cabin air, and you can stash it in the seat pocket instead of banging your knee on the tray table for the whole flight! st. clair de la lune answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 10 more answers »

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  Healthy delicous easy to make snack foods?

  0 0 Pumpkin hummus! Use pumpkin puree in place of chickpeas, a bit less tahini/sesame, a splash of tamari, and a chopped serrano or some chili powder. I blend it with a mix of cashews and olive oil, I recommend the cashews because they help the consistency (pumpkin's more watery than chickpeas) but if there are nut allergies too, olive oil works just fine. Another spinoff on your current fare would be fruit sprinkled with a mixture of kosher salt, sugar (just a little!) and chili powder. Just chop and skewer the fruit, and set out little bowls of the spicy/salty sprinkle. A little sprinkle goes a long way. st. clair de la lune answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  0 0 I was on their "wishlist" and they tracked down the right one after a two-week wait. All my nail-biting was totally unnecessary. :) st. clair de la lune commented about 1 year ago

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  0 0 oh! and if you need any more convincing, there are TONS of pictures and step-by-step picture guides. st. clair de la lune commented about 1 year ago

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  Baking 101 for a cook.

  2 0 America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book, hands down. It's incredibly thorough. They review every piece of kitchen equipment available, as well as common (and uncommon) ingredients, and they explain baking goals, chemistry and substitutions. Pretty much every type of baking you will do has its own chapter with basic ideas and recipes. In addition, every recipe has a note on why they chose different combinations of ingredients for the desired flavors. I learned a lot about baking through this book, and many of the recipes I've tried are outstanding. Also, it is ring-bound, so you can pull out single pages when you are in the kitchen. Amazon Link st. clair de la lune answered in Baking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Best make-ahead-of-time breakfast?

  0 0 You can freeze muffin batter for up to a month! Just put the batter in cupcake liners, freeze them in the baking tray, then when they're frozen transfer them to a sealed container or Ziploc bag. Bake them as you need them, just add about ten minutes to the original baking time. No thawing required. I also dust the liner with a bit of canola oil spray, because sometimes the paper can be clingy, but they always taste awesome. st. clair de la lune answered in Baking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 10 more answers »

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  I'm heading to Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore. What can't I miss?

  0 0 Thailand! I loved Railay (sometimes spelled Rai Leh) in Krabi Province -- gorgeous, very small, cheap, and stocked with fun stuff to do that isn't as much of a tourist gauntlet. Not that Thailand has a problem being laid back, but this place was the most laid back of all the beaches I hit, and I found amazing food everywhere (dining's a mixed bag on the coast). You can take a boat there from Ao Nang or Krabi, then double back and head to Phi Phi or or whatnot if you're beach-binging. Phi Phi is breathtaking if you face the lagoon for the entirety of your stay. Ko Chang is also beautiful, it has a gnarly jungle interior and peaceful beaches, the pace is similar to Railay's, and it's close to the Cambodian border. Transportation around the island was an issue, it's a few km between each town and scooter rentals (death wish) or sorngthaew (pricey) are your only options. But! The buses between Ko Chang and Bangkok are legitimate, comfortable and friendly affairs, in stark contrast to the ones headed toward Surat Thani -- please, if you value your time, money, safety and sanity, take the train south! For a non-beach recommendation, try the Forensic Medicine and Parasite Museum at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, just across the canal from Banglamphu. It's like an Asian Mutter Museum, full of exciting, gruesome crime artifacts, loads of dioramas depicting various tropical maladies, and a cool exhibit on recovery of victims after the 04 tsunami. The handful of English descriptions are charmingly blunt; rent the headphones. Also everything in Chiang Mai is wonderful. Spend as much time there as you can. Go to Sweet Love Coffee at every opportunity. It's right outside the walled city on Thanon Tipanet. It has an outrageously cute yet sleek/practical aesthetic, is staffed entirely by anime characters, and has free wifi and a fancy imac for you to use. I was practically in tears when I came up north and drank decent espresso again, and after you've used a few internet cafes in Thailand you will appreciate the graciousness of their free wifi and computer, especially because there are next to zero people here hogging bandwidth due to the location (tourists tend to stick to the eastern walled city and students are out west, but you should already be renting bikes or scooters here anyway, so it's a five minute ride from anywhere). That's probably more than you need. Have a great trip! st. clair de la lune answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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