Posts by Kate Chase59

Elizabeth Sanchez2 said:I've spotted the book on the library shelf a few times—might actually grab it.

There is definitely enough meat there to spin an entire trilogy out of it! 👍
You should really read a book—it’s absolutely worth carving out some time for.
(My usual rule of thumb is that if there's a movie, you go for the book, but in this case, it's actually the opposite: the movies are just a light snack compared to how incredible the writing is in the original text!)

goldenhound32 said:I don't really bother reading books.

That's such a shame.

goldenhound32 said:Have you seen the original?

Did you actually read the book?

The movie captures certain little vibes—like how those kids sit on the newspaper in the car—but it doesn't really dive into the "why" behind things. It's like seeing the surface without the depth.
It’s a decent enough flick, but honestly, it misses so much of what makes the book such a masterpiece. The way Fredrik Backman wrote it was just next level.

silentnomad7 said:Has anyone actually gone through the trouble of getting their PhD in "Prayer-Powered Engines" yet?

I honestly feel like there’s some serious untapped potential there...

I mean, come on—haven't we all shouted "Please, God, just make this thing start!" at least once while turning a key?

Chloe Martinez7 said:Good grief 😲
Look, I didn't go to...

but seriously, what on earth?

"The Bible mentions sulfur 15 times, and every single time it’s tied to God's judgment, the underworld, or death:

'Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah...' (Genesis 19:24)

What does any of this have to do with mechanical engineering?

Look, the topic here is technical materials, and sulfur pops up all the time in the Bible.
(even the Encyclopædia Britannica mentions that little detail)
It’s highly likely they were already using sulfur to sterilize barrels and containers back then... so it was actually incredibly useful. The reason people connect sulfur to hell is probably just because they overindulged in wine and woke up feeling like death the next morning... ☕

If you're already retired, you might have to deal with some income tax implications... I mentioned earlier that you should probably go consult a professional, because trying to get a straight answer on this forum is like pulling teeth.
From a layman's perspective, the best move would be to have the Family Farm registered under your name; if you're still working a regular job somewhere, it won't affect your status at all... unless you end up on unemployment, but let's not go down that rabbit hole right now...

Is the old guy retired, or is he still out there grinding somewhere?

Thomas Perez5 said:My dad runs a family farm. Since he doesn't have an email address, I gave them mine. I just got this notification: any family farms registered in the Family Farm Registry are required to be members of the Chamber, which means paying membership fees.
Are all family farms automatically listed in that registry, and how can I check? Also, am I actually on the hook for this fee?

Basically, the Business Registry is for individuals running their own agricultural operations who generate an economic scale larger than $3,000 (in USD value) and/or if they are subject to income or profit taxes based on agriculture.

So, look—if the old man is paying income tax through his family farm or if he’s pulling in more than three grand from the farm, he’s gotta be in the registry.
If he’s just doing some side work elsewhere, then none of this applies... honestly, you should just grab your local agricultural advisor and run everything by them to be safe.

Look, you really need to prepare for the worst and cover your bases...
If you want to actually make a name for yourself, you should open up a shop or just lean into that entrepreneurial spirit to get your products out there.
The reality is that most government grants are tied strictly to land ownership or being unemployed, so if you don't fit those specific boxes, you can pretty much forget about that easy money...
Here’s a little heads-up too: even when you do snag some subsidies, you still have to deal with sales tax, so you’ll definitely need to have some extra cash on hand to cover the gap...
My advice? If you’ve got a side hustle going, go ahead and register it legally. Start growing it bit by bit and see where it takes you.
Honestly, your best bet is to just head down to the local IRS office or check with the Small Business Administration for the specifics—that’s always the smartest move.

So, how are things going with those self-employment incentives?

Bryan Murphy3 said:The Blue Office handles everything out of Washington, D.C., but I’m actually up here in the Appalachian Mountains. I wonder if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction or maybe offer some advice?

Look, they have an email address and a phone number listed... just reach out and ask them!

Bryan Murphy3 said:I really just need to figure out how to qualify for those commercial space grants, and more importantly, what the requirements are so I don't have to pay all that money back if I end up closing shop.

Honestly, you might want to look into a sole proprietorship or even a home-based business instead. But really, the smartest move? Just reach out to the Small Business Administration. Seriously, those folks will go above and beyond to walk you through every single step.

Linda Harris59 said:John Doe. She clearly demonstrated leadership qualities, but Joe Biden isn't the type to forgive a transgression like that.

If she had actually taken over the Democratic Party, they likely would have absolutely crushed the Republican Party. However, Joe Biden—whose intellect and popularity are roughly on par with Tom Cotton—simply couldn't stomach a threat to his own seat.

It’s the exact same pattern we saw with Kamala Harris; she stepped up to lead the country after Dr. Fauci, and the moment she had the chance, the Republican Party kicked her to the curb.

darkorca52 said:Why is there this constant narrative that public sector wages outpace the private sector, when 90 percent of those employees are working for $1667 or even less
? Which private company actually pays salaries that low?

Way back in the day, those government checks were almost double the federal minimum wage. That wasn't really an issue then. The real trouble is that the government basically hit a plateau and stayed right there, while the rest of the American economy kept moving forward and hiking up pay just to keep talent from walking out the door.

Christian Myers said:What does that even have to do with anything? That’s exactly why we’re stuck in this mess—every time there's a heist or some shady deal, the Democrats just pivot to saying the Republicans did it more or did it too. This isn't about that specific topic, though; it's just about whether he's telling the truth or not.

In the meantime, it turns out that $8.25/kom
I guess our esteemed colleague is writing about how much her party would spend just to stock up on brooms.

Harold Phillips54 said:Well, look at that—Eric Adams is actually getting things done.
Check this out, the latest news from just a couple of days ago:

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
Reference Number: UP/I-081-03/22-01/97
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Under the authority granted by Article 5, Section 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 8, Subsection 5 of the principles governing the internal structure and operations of municipal administrative bodies as outlined in the New York City Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, representing the City of New York, is acting in an official capacity. Regarding the subject matter Chris Ladešić The official notice regarding the termination of employment—it’s finally coming through.

RESOLUTION
[URegarding the dismissal. [/U]

Chris Ladešić, Law graduate here. It's being resolved. Effective July 11, 2022, this transition marks a move from the Assistant Director position (Category I, subcategory Senior Manager, Rank 2) within the Department of Administration and Property Affairs to a new role outside of its current organizational structure.

THE MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA

Milomir Bandić's appointee was finally removed from their leadership position by Eric Adams.

Eric Adams appointed him to the other leadership position at that same level.
A strategic reshuffle.

POINT: 28.
Subpoint: 28.

- -DECISION- -
File Ref: UP/I-081-03/22-01/98
Reference Number: 251-01-02-22-1
New York City, July 8, 2022.

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Civil Service Act, and in accordance with Section 7, Subsection 4 of the Principles regarding the internal organization and operations of municipal administrative bodies as published in the Official Gazette, the Mayor of New York City, acting on behalf of the City of New York, hereby issues the following official decision regarding the appointment of Chris Ladešić.

REPLY

Chris Ladešić, I'm a lawyer. It’s being appointed, As of July 12, 2022, Assistant Director for Non-Profits (Category I, Senior Manager subcategory, Rank 2) within the Department of Non-Profit Organizations at the Department of Administration and Property Affairs.

MAYOR
New York City

Eric Adams, MPA.

I?
What's the catch?
So, did TT finally realize that Milomir Bandić’s old crew actually knows how to get things done?
It feels like Eric Adams doesn't actually have any of his own people who know how to get things done, so he’s just stuck relying on the old crew left behind by Milomir Bandić.
Does TT actually have the legal authority to fire everyone Milomir Bandić left behind?

At the exact same time, Deputy Mayor Dolenc is out there pulling the trigger on a new street sweeper for $550,000. $0.00 $1,850 for a broomstick? You've got to be kidding me. $0.00 - excluding sales tax—we're looking at roughly 20,000 brooms if they actually settle the bill. $33 Man, if they actually pay them by... $17 It's not actually 30. Usually, if you're looking to pick them up at any of the trade shows, they go for around $40,000.

With just 40,000 street sweepers, New York City is supposed to be shining like a Christmas ornament.
Look, they’ve planned for 40,000 brooms over two years, not just one.
How many sanitation crews with those three-wheeled carts actually use birch brooms?
".....and alongside 30 new electric ones, we still have the mechanical vehicles, which number 296.
That brings the total to 330.
And if they need brooms for all that—we're talking 40,000 to 50,000.
That averages out to about 20,000 or maybe 25,000 brooms a year for 300 carts.
Honestly, this feels no different from how Milomir Bandić used to handle procurement.
It looks like each one is going to cost $50.

Just look at the price of a single birch broom—they aren't cheap:
So, try doing the math on how many tens of thousands of brooms you can get for $1.8 million at those prices.

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=...w98Wk1alyZeMWO

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=U&url= s2J8BJ_1cViydmCF

Am I just failing at basic math here? Because, seriously, I don't get it.

When someone who brags about rigging referendum results and proudly claims membership in a criminal political party starts lecturing us about "rigged competitions"... well, if one of your own cronies had dumped a mountain of brooms onto $100/the city, would everything suddenly be fine then?

Savannah....even if they put the biggest nationalist butcher on the Republican Party ticket, they’d still win... so I guess being a Catholic makes you a total saint in their eyes.

Even at places like Martha's Vineyard where Marshall used to spend his summers... I don't know... he always seemed like a pretty shady character to me.

Wait, online voting!?
If the folks over in Ireland don't have a local Republican Party branch there, how does it work? Could they end up messing up the diaspora vote, or if they’re registered locally, could they throw off the results for the local candidates here at home?
Do you guys realize the kind of chaos 100,000 votes like that could cause?

Joshua Wilson17 said:I was looking at some analysis from the USA where they compared a farmer managing several thousand acres to a small-scale vegetable grower with just one acre near a major city. It turns out the guy with the single greenhouse and all that manual labor actually walked away with more profit than the massive operation with all the high-tech machinery. He caught a lucky break with a good season, bringing in about $20 per acre, while the vegetable guy cleared over $100,000 in pure profit. Of course, it all comes down to location. In America, it seems like the best bet is owning a nursery or a flower shop right next to a cemetery, provided you have the luck and the right plot of land. Throw in some candle making, and you might even outperform Elon Musk...

The best strategy is definitely reselling non-perishable goods. Anything else is just asking for trouble; if things don't move as planned, you're stuck either slashing prices or tossing inventory in the trash because it spoiled.
Around here, hard work rarely pays off, and let's be real, people don't appreciate it much anyway.
The only product worth the wait is cheese, and if you can nail that, you can make some serious money... the downside is the sheer amount of grind involved—from waiting on the cows to milk to the actual cheesemaking process.

When I mentioned Ireland earlier, I wasn't kidding. Think about all the time you'd spend drowning in paperwork just to get settled, find housing, and land a job. When you factor in all the capital you’d be pouring into a local Family Farm, you actually end up with a pretty solid head start in Boston.
It feels like they’re always looking for farmers over there, so if working the land is truly your passion, making the jump might actually be worth it.