How well does a GPS work in New York City (Manhattan)?
I've heard that since the buildings are so high, GPS's won't always work in NYC. Would it be safe to depend on one to navigate through the city? (Mainly Manhattan)
New York City - 6 Answers
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REALLY WELL IN BIG CITIES
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It would probably work good enough in Manhattan, but just in case, don't rely entirely on it. I'd suggest planning out your route in advance and get a printout of it, and just program your GPS as a backup, or to estimate how much farther you have left to go.
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You should never depend on one. You should have an idea where you're going first, and then use the GPS only as a backup. And yes the tall buildings, especially in Midtown, can block your unit from the satellite at times.
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I have limited experience with GPS in Manhattan, but here are my observations. The signal is pretty reliable. Maybe on some tight streets surrounded by tall buildings you will have problems. What is more important to me is the fact that the program I have is not fully aware of all traffic rules. It told me to make a couple of turns that were not permitted. Be careful!
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It works really good i don't know who told you that, but they lied. The only problem is if you're not familiar with the area when the thing tells you to turn you could easily miss it because one street is literally one block. But its not very easy to get lost in Manhattan (mostly in the midtown area). Well now reading the other answers i guess it depends on the GPS you have, i have a tomtom and its never backed out on me it always works when i go in the city,(i live in staten island) and i update its routes when i connect it to the computer with the software that it came with.
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In a vehicle or handheld walking? I would not trust it in a vehicle. It's an accident or misadventure waiting to happen. http://www.gamescheat.ca/2010/01/garmin-nuvi-760-gps-got-me-lost-in-new-york-state-part-1/ (GPS got me lost) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNm_iqVk-qs (The lost GPS)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
If I work in New York, can I remain a Texas resident
If I work in New York, can I remain a Texas resident?
If I work in New York, can I remain a Texas resident? I just got a job in New York. Up to now I have been working and living in Texas. Do I lose my status as Texas resident? For example, in the future I want to go back to school in Texas, and pay Texas instate resident tuition... Thanks.
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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Just keep your permanent address in Texas and renew your drivers license and plates there as well.
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You stop being a Texas resident as soon as you move out of the state. If you maintain a home there, you may be considered a resident for some purposes, but it depends on the exact purpose whether you would be considered a Texas resident. For University of Texas' in-state tuition, you must live in Texas for 12 consecutive months and maintain a domicile in Texas. Temporary absence even for an employment assignment will not remove your residency, but it has to actually be temporary.
If I work in New York, can I remain a Texas resident? I just got a job in New York. Up to now I have been working and living in Texas. Do I lose my status as Texas resident? For example, in the future I want to go back to school in Texas, and pay Texas instate resident tuition... Thanks.
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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Just keep your permanent address in Texas and renew your drivers license and plates there as well.
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You stop being a Texas resident as soon as you move out of the state. If you maintain a home there, you may be considered a resident for some purposes, but it depends on the exact purpose whether you would be considered a Texas resident. For University of Texas' in-state tuition, you must live in Texas for 12 consecutive months and maintain a domicile in Texas. Temporary absence even for an employment assignment will not remove your residency, but it has to actually be temporary.
Monday, June 7, 2010
How easy is it to find "under the table" work in New York City
How easy is it to find "under the table" work in New York City?
Im a 21yo Australian wanting to go to NYC for a stay of a few months (maybe longer depending on money) and i want to find under the table (we call it Cash In Hand) work there. thinking in places like hotels/bars/restaurants... Ive done work in London where i was a cleaner in a youth hostel and lived in the hostel for free aswell, that would suit me! so yeah, my question is; is this work available, and how do i get it? Thanks!
New York City - 3 Answers
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You won't find any cash-in-hand work in hotels, restaurants or bars in NYC. Secondly, you really should not be asking this question here. People working illegally is very much frowned upon in the United States and you will not be very welcome - just take a look at the immigration section for proof of this. Personally, if you cannot keep to the agreements and conditions of your visa then for me you can stay home, people like you give the rest of us non-immigrants who go about things the legit way a real bad name and if you do chose to do this then I hope you get reported, detained and deported - and I hope the immigration officer gives you a nice little smile when they stamp your passport with a nice ineligible stamp upon your departure. Edit: To whoever gave me a thumbs down, I take it that you support people who work illegally in this country and also the employers who employ them? Obviously you have no idea about the detrimental effects that illegal workers cause in this country. It as negative effects on the economy, increases the unemployment rates in United States and not to mention the effect that this as on the U.S. citizens, permanent residents and their families. It is not only the people who suffer but the society as a whole. But hey, as long as they are not taking your job, that's okay as you don't care right?
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I'm not going to get political here; just providing an answer...... It isn't easy but you CAN find work "off the books" (as we call it)...in some smaller restaurants. Talk to a manager, and "tread lightly" on the "off the books" thing. You may be able to get something.
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I don't want to get political here either except to say that working OTB is not exclusively limited to illegal aliens alone.There are more than a few native New Yorkers who have such a job somewhere on their resumes. Corpoarate won't touch you so don't even bother to ask them What you are looking for are small "Mom &Pop "type businesses that deal with a lot of cash. What you don't want do is work for a company where you stand a reasonable chance of being injured bc your medical bills will basically be your own and "Mom & Pop "will deny that they ever knew that you were illegal. Be careful
Im a 21yo Australian wanting to go to NYC for a stay of a few months (maybe longer depending on money) and i want to find under the table (we call it Cash In Hand) work there. thinking in places like hotels/bars/restaurants... Ive done work in London where i was a cleaner in a youth hostel and lived in the hostel for free aswell, that would suit me! so yeah, my question is; is this work available, and how do i get it? Thanks!
New York City - 3 Answers
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You won't find any cash-in-hand work in hotels, restaurants or bars in NYC. Secondly, you really should not be asking this question here. People working illegally is very much frowned upon in the United States and you will not be very welcome - just take a look at the immigration section for proof of this. Personally, if you cannot keep to the agreements and conditions of your visa then for me you can stay home, people like you give the rest of us non-immigrants who go about things the legit way a real bad name and if you do chose to do this then I hope you get reported, detained and deported - and I hope the immigration officer gives you a nice little smile when they stamp your passport with a nice ineligible stamp upon your departure. Edit: To whoever gave me a thumbs down, I take it that you support people who work illegally in this country and also the employers who employ them? Obviously you have no idea about the detrimental effects that illegal workers cause in this country. It as negative effects on the economy, increases the unemployment rates in United States and not to mention the effect that this as on the U.S. citizens, permanent residents and their families. It is not only the people who suffer but the society as a whole. But hey, as long as they are not taking your job, that's okay as you don't care right?
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I'm not going to get political here; just providing an answer...... It isn't easy but you CAN find work "off the books" (as we call it)...in some smaller restaurants. Talk to a manager, and "tread lightly" on the "off the books" thing. You may be able to get something.
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I don't want to get political here either except to say that working OTB is not exclusively limited to illegal aliens alone.There are more than a few native New Yorkers who have such a job somewhere on their resumes. Corpoarate won't touch you so don't even bother to ask them What you are looking for are small "Mom &Pop "type businesses that deal with a lot of cash. What you don't want do is work for a company where you stand a reasonable chance of being injured bc your medical bills will basically be your own and "Mom & Pop "will deny that they ever knew that you were illegal. Be careful
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
What is the test that Police Officers must pass to work in New York
What is the test that Police Officers must pass to work in New York?
Where can I find a study guide? I am currently in Texas. What's the FD test?
Law Enforcement & Police - 3 Answers
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Civil Service Exams!!! You can find them @ Barnes and Noble
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It is called the written test and physical. Your local police department should have a sample test. Call them and ask for a recruiter they will be able to help you out.
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1-(212)-Recruit - they will refer you to everything you need, sometimes they offer past tests as study guides. Written Exam, Physical, Background Check, Psychological - Six Months at the academy, six months in field training, total of two years probation. Do yourself a favor, take the FD (Fire Department FDNY - you will never see a fireman become a cop, only NYPD guys become firemen, there is a reason for this - just some good information from a retired NYPD cop) test.
Where can I find a study guide? I am currently in Texas. What's the FD test?
Law Enforcement & Police - 3 Answers
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Civil Service Exams!!! You can find them @ Barnes and Noble
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It is called the written test and physical. Your local police department should have a sample test. Call them and ask for a recruiter they will be able to help you out.
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1-(212)-Recruit - they will refer you to everything you need, sometimes they offer past tests as study guides. Written Exam, Physical, Background Check, Psychological - Six Months at the academy, six months in field training, total of two years probation. Do yourself a favor, take the FD (Fire Department FDNY - you will never see a fireman become a cop, only NYPD guys become firemen, there is a reason for this - just some good information from a retired NYPD cop) test.
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