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Uber should be illegal!

3 hours ago, 2talltim said:

LG and the higherend Whirlpool stuff is the only way to go for appliances. Did a lot of research before we bought our washer/dryer and last dish washer. As far as washers go I'd steer clear of all front loaders too, not saying there isn't a couple decent ones but you will pay dearly for them, The new HE top loaders are by far best band for buck. Maytag/amma/Kenmore are all made by the same any more and they are garbage too.

If you don't have a front load washer and dryer, where will the wife store junk?

13 hours ago, Tonik said:

Check and see if they have any deals on Neotech's. Large matte black.

I am 4 years into the Nolan N104, so I am also going to be updating my modular helmet soon.  The Neotec is near the top of my list.  I recently came across this helmet:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kabuto-ibuki-helmet

I love Revzilla's review, and I believe that they may price match. Here is the same helmet with a lower price:

https://www.2wheel.com/nav/street/helmets/kabuto?gclid=Cj0KEQiAsP-2BRCFl4Lb2NTJttEBEiQAmj2tbc-qkRULw8rLohGAOxo7cho7lWcGjlWr3o4Vtb3Vp0QaArd58P8HAQ

Or if they have it in your size:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-c3-helmet#overview_tab

Ello

8 hours ago, AreYouSerious? said:

Ha!  Only if you move companies regularly

http://talkliketheboss.com/your-company-stealing-your-salary/

I don't know if anyone that hasn't changed companies for better pay or opportunities. That's what's great about a free market economy.

In today's technologically advanced society, market rates of different careers is easy to attain.  It is also advantageous to keep contacts with old co-workers and friends from college.  This helps to keep an understanding of the market place.

The creepiness is inversely proportional to cup size.  The "actors" aren't really related.  

Companies do pay the market wage.  If their market value was higher, they would have an incentive to move to the higher paying job. 

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

You really have to ask that?  Someone else paying is what he thinks is far. Anyone, as long as it isn't him.

Tonik: The Hypocrite Hunter!

48 minutes ago, MichaelS said:

Flat taxes are inherently not fair.  Easy yes, fair no. 

It doesn't get any more fair than everybody paying the same rate.

A new flat tax on revenues for corporations (no deductions) and a flat tax on individuals would make thinks way more simple and fair. 

41 minutes ago, MichaelS said:

I see your VA and raise you a Medicare. 

An inefficient organization vs inefficient organization?

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/331704/medicares-efficiency-robert-moffit-alyene-senger

http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2011/06/30/the-myth-of-medicares-low-administrative-costs/#5ba63b3f5338

http://www.cato.org/blog/private-insurance-more-efficient-medicare-far

Also, private insurance cannot enforce its will on the populace in the same manner as Uncle Sam.

Is private insurance less efficient than the VA?

1 minute ago, MichaelS said:

I think the numbers say we are not in a global economic expansion of any real measure.  "The 2008 financial crisis and subsequent “Great Recession” has caused hardship to many working women and men, families and communities. Since the beginning of the crisis the global jobs gap increased by 67 million. In spite of positive employment gains over the past years, global unemployment is still high and expected to approach 208 million people by 2015 and 214 million people by 2018. The challenge is greater in advanced economies and among the youth.

The incidence of long-term unemployment (which lasts 27 consecutive weeks or more) has increased in the majority of advanced and developing countries, while labor force participation rates have declined in most countries. The recession has also brought rising underemployment in advanced countries and vulnerable employment in developing countries. In 2012, 56% of all workers in developing countries were occupied in vulnerable employment, which carries high economic risk. "

We continue to run deficits because the economy is still junk.  Please see one of my previous posts as to why that is.  Cutting government spending isn't going to fix, but will certainly make worse. 

 

Increasing government bureaucracy and intervention into the economy slows economic growth.  The democratic-socialist & socialist economies of the world tend to have higher unemployment rates because of this.  If you want increased economic growth, you must minimize the inefficiencies that are borne out of the bureaucracy.

It doesn't matter how much you pay in taxes. Nobody can waste money like the government.  We are 7 years into a global economic expansion, yet we are still running a deficit. Government spending is not constrained by GPD growth of any other real constraints.

Neither party really likes to follow the constitution, unless it is politically convenient.

I'll watch it (if I can find it when they are done ).

Not exactly the same thing, but I have come across this issue in a few magazines:

http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/will-the-government-make-working-on-your-vehicle-illegal

The EPA has redefined pollution to include dirt (silt). They have also reclassified water ways of the US to include farm fields.  Please remember that the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972.  They are out of control.

3 hours ago, 2talltim said:

I hate having a tank bag in front of me. I like to be able to rest my elbows on the tank every now and then. Now my bike has a little storage box on the front of the tank for little things, but it dosnt hold much.

That's because you have a drink holder. Tank bags rule. I keep a water blatter and snacks in mine. It minimizes stops to either bathroom break or refueling.

Hello

Hello

Hopefully they keep Anthony doing the reviews and the Common Thread.

I wish Iron Pony would improve their website, similar to Revzilla. I like to support the local stores. However, their website isn't very good 

2 hours ago, Bad324 said:

Thanks! I've pretty much already sold off all my unused firearms before we moved so the only thing I'm considering parting with is my Kahr CM9 but only lukewarm on the idea unless a good trade of a gun plus cash pops up.

Thankfully my wife's sister has 2 kids, both a boy and a girl so we've already acquired a ton of stuff so that's been a good start and I'm sure her baby shower will bring a ton more.

Financial situation is tighter than I'd like to due to a recent "temporary" 20% cut in pay for all employees at my company through at least end of Feb so once again I am looking for a new job to alleviate that. Also have to account for her maternity leave being completely unpaid as well as if she isn't allowed to work remote that will be a big hit. Daycare costs for twins would likely be more than she makes a year so at that point if she can't work remote then losing the 2nd income would be another blow so its been quite trying on my stress levels lately.

Screw the environment, we are going to do the same thing since it's cheaper doing subscribe and save than it is for the Costco/SAM's/BJ's route.

I have twins. Here is some advise that was given to me:

1. No matter what, when one twin wakes up, wake up the other one.  Make sure that they stay on the same eating, sleeping, and shitting schedule. I have heard horror stories from people that didn't live by this rule.

2. Get rest before they are born (I understand that you can't bank sleep).  You will not be able to take turns on the night feedings and diaper changes in the first few months.  My twins were born during peak construction season, and it was months before I could get 6 hours of sleep in a night.

3. Learn the art of being calm. At times, you are going to be without anyone else around, and both babies will be screaming and inconsolable at the same time. (I actually have a daughter 17 months older, so I got this a number of times in triplicate). I use the art of proactivity from Steven Covey to understand that at those times there was nothing that I could do. As long as everyone had clean diapers and were fed, there was nothing that I can do.  All I could do was laugh about it.

4. In Columbus, there is a parents of twins club. If there is one near you, I recommend joining it. You will meet interesting people that can give you anecdotes and their experiences. In Columbus, they have sales with used items. Good forbid that everything doesn't match, because they will fight over anything that doesn't match.

5. Get ready for everyone to tell you that you have your hands full. I literally heard that every time that I went to the store with the kids.

6. Enjoy them. They won't be young forever.

Good Luck!

Don't forget the doors and windows. They can leak a tremendous amount of heat, especially if they are older. Often, builders doing insulate the small two between the windows and the studs.