eatbabyseals replied: "You're better off just getting an old piece or any piece of co-ax cable and stripping off the connector and feeding the raw copper wire into the cable connection. A piece of around 4 feet will get you best reception. However, if your pretty far in the woods, non powered antennas won't do much anyhow."
olin1963 replied: "Actually, any piece of wire that is connected to you antenna input will function as an antenna. However, the quality of reception will vary widely depending on the length and orientation of the conductor relative to certain other objects.
Your best bet is to visit a TV repair shop and purchase a cheap set of "rabbit ears", a dipole antenna. These are sometimes even discarded in shops because they are not in great demand and they used to be included with almost every portable TV set made.
And if by chance you should be able to get your hands on a set-top unit with a rotary adjustment, you will be in high cotton.
WK"
Would appling the "red paper clip trade-up" to stocks work? Those not familiar:
Probably wouldn't work, and I have no experience investing in stock, so I'm clueless on this. But buy an undervalued stock, wait until it's overvalued, sell it, then find something else. OK so I know that's the idea behind stocks lol, but hell, with some research, could it work?
Just a poor college student trying to think of a creative way to make money. Obviously business isn't my major :)
In reply to commoncents (thanks for the reply btw), how much is the tax? I was thinking if this were to work, I'd have to start out with 100 shares at $5 or so (is that normal?) and would have to be undervalued, wait for it to hit $6 or so, find something else undervalued, and work my way up. I guess if something was losing money, like say I got to $10 but lost to $7 (once again don't know if that happens a lot), I could wait and it's likely go up or just find something else at 7. I don't know. I'd have to actually research it.
I'm always trying to think of ways, how to "beat the system" haha. Unfortunately, most of the ideas I've had aren't any better than even the "jump to conclusions" mat in office space lol. I did figure out the whole martingale betting theory on my own completely hung over though! I guess I have that working for me.
How does this "method" compare to traditional investing? Probably a lot dumber.
CommonCents replied: "Of course it could work,, but each time you sell a stock at a profit you will owe income tax on the profits, UNLESS it is in an IRA or similar retirement account that is sheltered, OR you have losses to offset the profits.
It might be easier to start with a red paper clip.
At least you are thinking on a Saturday night, instead of getting drunk (or are you already??)
You get credit for being creative,, Hang in There~"
Would applying the "red paper clip trad-up" to investing work? Those not familiar:
...
Probably wouldn't work, and I have no experience investing in stock, so I'm clueless on this. But buy an undervalued stock, wait until it's overvalued, sell it, then find something else. Ok I realize that's the whole idea behind stocks lol, but like start out with 100 shares at $5 or so (is that normal?) and would have to be undervalued, wait for it to hit $6 or so, find something else undervalued, and work my way up. I guess if something was losing money, like say I got to $10 but lost to $7 (once again don't know if that happens a lot), I could wait and it's likely go up or just find something else at 7.
Just a poor college student trying to think of a creative way to make money. Obviously business isn't my major :)
And how would taxes for profit apply?
I think I'll try it doing a virtual stock exchange. If it works, then what?
bull_rooster_aardvark replied: "No, it won't work. The crux of the problem is you have no idea when buying/ selling a stock to whom you are buying or selling. Furthermore there is no real hassle in changing stock positions. I think the red paper clip idea only really worked first off because people were being nice (they liked the idea) and second off because people had something with value they wanted to get rid of, but it was a hassle to get rid of it. Neither conditions works for stocks (#1 fails as you don't know who you are trading with, #2 since there is no hassle changing stock positions).
I don't want to completely kill the idea, maybe some clever guy (maybe you) can think of a way to adjust the idea to work a bit better - but in its current form, forget it for stocks.
About profits, stocks held <1 yr are taxed as short term capital gains (at sellers current tax rate) and those helf > 1yr are taxed at 15% max (or sellers rate if it is <15%). Dividends are taxed as income."
Tips for a Sonic Carhop? I've been working at Sonic for almost a month and have carhopped twice. The first time I came up a little short, but this most recent time I was about 10-20 dollars short. I'm wanting to know what carhops do (or what you think would be a good idea) in order to organize their money more. I think where most of my problems are is trying to find the right amount of money. Most of the time my money is just shoved into my apron pocket and I have to lay most of it out on my tray to count their change.
Would a paper clip/money clip/rubber bank help keep money together?
What are some good ways to seperate money into different pockets?
Any other thoughts?
I'd appreciate any ideas, because I enjoy car hopping so far and I'd like to keep most of the tips I earn, not just use them because I'm disorganized and can't keep up with all my cash.
Thanks!
I do put my money from ones then fives and on and on and fold them in half, but i have trouble finding out where the fold is and i just end up pulling random bills out until i get enough for the change. I think maybe I try to go too fast?
Thank you very much for all of these answers! I just wanted to say that I have a 6-pocket apron, a changer for all the coins, and we do have a money box where we drop off larger bills and such since we are not allowed to keep more than $40 on us at any one time.
T. Price - SN replied: "I have seen then organiz it by 1s, 5s 10s, etc all together, then putting it in numerical value and folding it in half then putting it in their pockets. I wouldn't just shove it in there though. Try that. if not maybe you can get an envelope and put it in there and then place it in your pocket. I have seen that too."
April P replied: "My son has been working as a carhop for sonic for 3 yrs. He is now a shift manager but still carhops. If you want to email him, his email address is. His name is Gregg. He can answer whatever questions you have.
The tips are great, you'll love it."
greyeagle replied: "I agree about going to fast because when you are hurried,you could very easily give a larger Bill than intended,thus you come up short! I have had that happen to me,and I always bring it to the carhops attention,because I'm sure they/you have to pay out of your pocket for coming up short! Get a money clip that you can secure to your Belt or waist,and also a coin clip or what ever they are called, so that coins can be easily made available,without the chance of dropping, by having to dig them out of your apron or pocket!"
Tristy replied: "I worked as a sonic carhop for 4 years, and depending on which apron they provide you with. when i worked therewe had both 3 and 6 pocket aprons. i would put 1's and 5's in a seperate pocket as the bigger bills. If you're resturant has a way to "drop" money (putting it in the safe) i would keep as little in your apron as you can, that also helps with keeping everything in order. I don't know if they provide you with the folders either, but anything even the money clip idea to keep ur larger bills seperate will help. Take a little extra time to ensure ur giving out the right change. and make sure you count it back from the coin change first. It's alot easier that way"
Orsk replied: "They make a wallet just for this sort of thing. They keep the bills flat with no folds and have 3 or 4 pockets inside it. There are usually two snaps on the flap to open and close it quickly but still secure it. Some of them even have a chain you can hook to your apron so your wallet doesn't get snatched. They also make a change machine that hooks to your apron also. You use the wallet for all of your orders and your tips go in your apron separately until you can put them in your tip jar inside. Always keep your tip and order money separate. Your manager should have bought all this stuff and have them ready for you with your initial cash in them when your shift starts. If he doesn't then he needs to get a bit more experience with someone who knows a bit more about managing. Tell him to look in the Sonic product catalog to find this stuff. It will make all the carhop's jobs easier and quicker.
If they won't do it then find one on your own. They only cost about 10-20 dollars which would pay for itself in one or two shifts if you are losing that much."
blondechic06 replied: "Well, at my Sonic the aprons we've got has 6 pockets- 3 on top and three on bottom. I put my coin changer on my side. Leave the two pockets by my changer empty for MY tips. Put my 1's and 5's in the bottom pocket. 10's and 20's in the top but keep each amount seperate. When you go to give back the change; keep their money seperate at first so you know how much they gave you. Say they had a $7.83 order and paid with a $20. Give them there change (17 cents) first so your at the next dollar amount and then give them the bills, starting with the ones and working your way to any higher bills they give. That should make it easier to give correct change. Something else that might help; make cash drops when you've got alot of money on your hands and during a down time take a moment to restraighten your bills. Good luck and hope this helps. Once you get the hang of it you should do great."
how do you ask your bff tjat you have known for life if they stole your money? yesterday i had $90 in my purse. is was a small stack of money i had paper clipped together in my wallet in my purse. yesterday though, my bffs, who had moved to tennessee who i had known for life but had not seen for monthes came to visit. we had a great time, taking pics, making fun videos, dancing, laughing and having a great time. unfortunaetly they had to leave a few hours later. but then today, when i looked in my wallet to get my lunch money out, i saw i had only had $55. the second i came home, i seached every inch of my room and i didnt find it. when i told my dad, he said there could be a possibility that they took it. i began to seach my room, wallet, purse, secret stash even harder now and i still cant find it. i am almost positive they took it, bcuz if i would have lost the money, i would of lost it all together cuz it was clipped togeter in a paper clip. i am guess the older one (whos 14) took it. the younger one couldnt of bcuz she loves me like a real sister and it just wouldnt seem right if she took it. nonetheless, if either one took it, which im sure they did, how do i ask them if they did? i mean i doubt they will say they took it, but should i get our moms into this? i love them and i dont want to acuse them of something they maybe didnt do. i also dont want to ruin our friendship. how can i ask them if they stole my money without them hating me for accusing them? plz help, that was my b-day money that my family worked really hard to get me because we are in debt. my daddy gave me an extra $20 too just cuz he loves me even thoguh we are struggling to even buy food. i am seriously crying right now, plz, plz help me!!!
panda!!! replied: "just be like "dude did u take my money?" then if they say no then ask them 2 help u find it. i garuntee it will "show up""
Geraldine replied: "ask if they took ur money if not then i guess someone else took it"
You know those magazine subscription postcards? How do you attatch money onto them? I know you can just send in the postcard and check "bill me later", but would much rather send it in now. So do you attach the money on? Do you just paper clip it on?
Mads replied: "if you want your money gone do it"
Bdig85 replied: "You'll have to put the card in another envelope if you're going to send the money in. That's the only safe way. And make sure you use a money order instead off cash."
Do you rather have our currency in gold coins or paper? Remember bulkiness and weight are no problem. 1 gram (about the weight of a paper clip) is worth 30 dollars. So you can carry a LOT of money.
Samian's Sixth Account replied: "So if our economy tanks, we could just melt our money into jewelry and sell gold bracelets and necklaces overseas? :)
Brilliant! )))"
wcwc replied: "Paper. Having currency in gold coins means that the value of your money is entirely dependent on gold mining. If gold miners have a good year, inflation is up, and there's nothing we can do about it."
krayzie3432 replied: "its all about that paper"
Rita replied: "Is it solid gold??
If so, count me in.
Worth it's weight in paper?? Nahhh...
Worth it's weight in gold?? Right on!!
After all, didn't paper money used to be backed by gold?? Now, that gold is gone and when we run out of money....we just go borrow some or the way things go now, they probably fire up the printing press. The way the gov't is going these days, one would think there is an endless supply of that paper stuff. When the ink is gone and the paper is all used up.....I could be carrying gold, the way it used to be.
Gold for me please....."
omy3chris replied: "paper- backed by faith
Example- how do you know a pack of gum is one dollar?
because You believe it is, which is what our money system is backed on. I'd rather that than the ups and downs of the gold mining industry."
Brooklyn Tull replied: "Uh Paper. If a quarter falls out of your pocket no big deal. If $30 slips out i'd be pissed!"
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