1
Hardware & Technology / Re: Chrome API update will kill a bunch of other extensions, not just ad blockers
« on: February 17, 2019, 01:07:20 AM »
I bet the Mozilla foundation would have been ecstatic if Google had gone ahead with it.
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
2
Water Cooler / Re: Wave of states look to pass $15 minimum wage laws in 2019
« on: February 17, 2019, 12:47:40 AM »
>I wouldn't count on compassion..
Democracy is asset insurance for the rich…
One thing that we haven't really been talking about is that as populations fall, so will demand, so the problem doesn't go away, just shrinks.
Democracy is asset insurance for the rich…
One thing that we haven't really been talking about is that as populations fall, so will demand, so the problem doesn't go away, just shrinks.
3
Water Cooler / Re: Wave of states look to pass $15 minimum wage laws in 2019
« on: February 16, 2019, 09:21:08 PM »
>dismal science
So, how do you subsidies the people on the bottom without putting pressure on job substitution? Increasing benefits for the working poor; expand SNAP, lower the threshold for Medicare. As the crisis gets worse some type of minimal basic income will probably have to come in too. Everyone is afraid to even talk about taxes, but we are going to have to get ourselves in order on that topic too. Right now the federal government is like a teenager with a credit card.
So, how do you subsidies the people on the bottom without putting pressure on job substitution? Increasing benefits for the working poor; expand SNAP, lower the threshold for Medicare. As the crisis gets worse some type of minimal basic income will probably have to come in too. Everyone is afraid to even talk about taxes, but we are going to have to get ourselves in order on that topic too. Right now the federal government is like a teenager with a credit card.
4
Economics & Investing / Re: Recession 2019/2020 Mega-thread (putteth all thy strange eruption in h're)
« on: February 16, 2019, 09:06:38 PM »> https://wearetop10.com/christmas-statistics/
They just made all of that up.
......
Humbug holidays: US retail sales drop 1.2 pct. in December
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/humbug-holidays-us-retail-sales-drop-12-pct-61072690
Your bullshit filter was working well there Mark.
5
Water Cooler / Re: Why does your trekking guide in Nepal put so much baking soda in your food?
« on: February 15, 2019, 07:26:46 PM »
MM, your son looks a lot like you!
Everything I read lately is that China is cracking down all over the place and becoming increasingly unfriendly to tourists.
Everything I read lately is that China is cracking down all over the place and becoming increasingly unfriendly to tourists.
6
Economics & Investing / Re: Recession 2019/2020 Mega-thread (putteth all thy strange eruption in h're)
« on: February 13, 2019, 10:46:22 PM »
U.S. National Debt Hits Record $22 Trillion
Quote
The U.S. government's public debt is now more than $22 trillion — the highest it has ever been. The Treasury Department data comes as tax revenue has fallen and federal spending continues to rise. The new debt level reflects a rise of more than $2 trillion from the day President Trump took office in 2017.
7
Hardware & Technology / Re: Favorite Hardware
« on: February 13, 2019, 06:02:15 PM »
3840 x 1600 Resolution, sexy! I'm currently using 1920x1080.
8
Water Cooler / Re: “Fourth Industrial Revolution”
« on: February 13, 2019, 01:04:29 AM »
Back to the original topic.
There is nothing new in this video, but it does showcase much of the coming AI and automation technology on its way and ask the questions we've been grappling with..
Also....
This startup is raising $750 million to outmaneuver Domino's and Pizza Hut with pizzas made by robots
There is nothing new in this video, but it does showcase much of the coming AI and automation technology on its way and ask the questions we've been grappling with..
Also....
This startup is raising $750 million to outmaneuver Domino's and Pizza Hut with pizzas made by robots
9
Water Cooler / Re: Mojeek Reddit AMA
« on: February 12, 2019, 05:46:32 PM »
Nice, I hope Mojeek gets some good exposure.
10
Water Cooler / Re: “Fourth Industrial Revolution”
« on: February 12, 2019, 03:56:55 AM »
I remember reading that Singapore was doing something along these lines. I went to look it up and came across a Wikipedia article about Baby Bonus programs around the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_bonus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_bonus
11
Water Cooler / Re: Core continuing commitment to health and fitness
« on: February 12, 2019, 03:49:30 AM »
Glad you are able out and moving Trav.
Dras, I actually revived this thread because of of you back in October.
4/4 gym sessions, its been too damn cold* to play with the kids outside.
*Yes I know....
Dras, I actually revived this thread because of of you back in October.
4/4 gym sessions, its been too damn cold* to play with the kids outside.
*Yes I know....
12
Web Development / Re: Product catalog without e-commerce
« on: February 11, 2019, 09:23:14 PM »
That looks good. There might be a slick way to do this in wordpress too.
Edit, I found this:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-create-a-product-catalog-in-wordpress-without-a-shopping-cart/
Edit, I found this:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-create-a-product-catalog-in-wordpress-without-a-shopping-cart/
13
Water Cooler / Re: Grammy greatness
« on: February 11, 2019, 07:26:29 PM »
It must be a real nice feeling to see someone local get international recognition for their talents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD_MCPsDGg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD_MCPsDGg0
14
Economics & Investing / Re: Recession 2019/2020 Mega-thread (putteth all thy strange eruption in h're)
« on: February 09, 2019, 04:36:28 PM »
8% is huge. The 2018 tax reform is doing its damage.
15
Traffic / Re: Russia Russia Russia
« on: February 09, 2019, 04:31:26 PM »
Google has been doing the same for China for over a decade now. 
= access
= access