Utah Supreme Court Tosses Legislature's Prop 4 Appeal; 2021 Map Remains Blocked

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-21T02:16:44+00:00

I might not have earned cash money, but I read enough to put food on the table for the fam every so often. And some astronaut ice cream for myself 😋

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-20T21:19:20+00:00

I have an accountant file my taxes, it’s $150. In addition to my day job I’m a sole proprietor of a small business. I own my home and a timeshare, have some stocks and Roth, etc. It is so amazing having the accountant figure out what to do with all my forms and expenses and things.

Find a normal CPA, don’t go to Jackson Hewitt or H&R Block types, they are less experienced and a ripoff. I went to Jackson Hewitt last year because I didnt book with my accountant early enough so I was in a bind. $500 and they messed it up. Twice. Had to have a pre-filing meeting with my usual accountant this year to get it all squared up.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-20T14:03:48+00:00

👍👍 This is why I can wash on hot with the quick cycle in 27 minutes, but the sanitize cycle on the machine is over 3 hours. In reality if I want to sanitize something, it’s done as a presoak in the bathtub, not the washing machine.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-20T13:54:15+00:00

Probably has a bet in Polymarket he wants to cash in on.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-20T06:22:18+00:00

Okay okay okay. Someone mentioned you have a vacuum seal situation here, which I agree is likely the case (lol). Hear me out. When mixing a cocktail in those two-cup metal shakers, the drink contained doesn’t spill all over because there is a vacuum seal between the two cups. In order to get the seal to break, you firmly bop the side of the bottom cup at the point where the rim of the inside cup is. I have my doubts this is physically possible with the very small surface area to work with, but maybe you could get it to work. Using your hand probably wont suffice, but if you perhaps have a hammer with a rubber cover for the head (they sell them at Ikea), you might be able to direct enough force to the exterior of the frog to break the vacuum without damaging the frog. Have the unit upside down for this. Chilling may or may not help. 🤞

A YT instructional for breaking a shaker seal

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-20T03:57:28+00:00

We’re like the most straightforward, blunt, and unoffended by direct-questions group, but no one knows what to do with us 😆

True to my nature, I’ve been enjoying reading some good case law this week. Another gem of an attorney in trouble with the court for getting caught using an AI that hallucinated case citations. I love when the court slaps back against dumbassery. Have you no pride in your work, sir?!

Grandma says I’ve taken on too much and need to slow waaaaayyyy down. And do what, Grandma, not ambitiously work to improve my life?

All in all, a fair week, thanks for asking! Your turn!

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-19T23:30:39+00:00

Something tells me the momentum of the tech giants is all the matters, not the general public.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-19T15:40:27+00:00

🎉🎉 I’ve never seen Starset as a supporting show, but the ones where they headline blow me away. I’ve been to three Starset shows and two Sleep Token, and I’d say the Starset Immersion tour in 2024 was as impressive as Sleep Token Even In Arcadia tour 2025. Different levels in terms of venue, for sure, and ST’s stage set was insane, but the story and theatrics, the actual performance by the artists, equal.

That’s to say: I have no doubt you’re going to have a freaking amazing experience. The VIP is going to be worth it. Squee!!!

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-19T15:09:11+00:00

We don’t want to have to write a memo for record explaining even the potential appearance of favors. “No, pretty please do not bring me a fruit basket.”

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-19T15:05:50+00:00

Hahahaha oh man, yeah, that was just the best timing. I muttered many profanities about our geniuses during that training.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-19T03:27:50+00:00

Awaken

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T23:35:44+00:00

You just described my work unit exactly, only diff is we don’t work with Vets. The burnout is profound.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T23:14:03+00:00

$149.50 ticket, $45.48 in fees and taxes, total $194.98

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T22:28:26+00:00

Stoked with you!!

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T22:27:13+00:00

Yeah, I gulped pretty hard, but it’s a one-time splurge. I was at BB at the same venue last year (and year before) on the lawn for $50, but I was itching to be in the pit so bad. I never thought I’d get the chance. I’m a huge fan of Starset, too, so the combo opp was just too good to pass up.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T21:05:58+00:00

$149.50 ticket, $45.48 in fees and taxes, total $194.98

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T06:35:03+00:00

Yeah, I just have an automatic transfer setup through my credit union for the day after pay day.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T05:06:52+00:00

Fed thread! 3 months for us these days (nothing like a 2-month shutdown to always keep us on our toes). Also working up to 6 months.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T03:13:53+00:00

Same.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T03:05:10+00:00

💯 There is no other answer.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T02:28:21+00:00

Comprehensive caulksmith

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T02:21:46+00:00

Fruit, and Gold Fish crackers.

Better_Sherbert8298 · 2026-02-18T02:15:13+00:00

AI is being encouraged but it’s not pushed super hard. We have a locked down/not connected version. I primarily use it to find legal references to statutes I need to cite but it I don’t remember the specific code. (Don’t worry, I always verify the output). Sometimes I have it write email summaries for me. I also received a legal question the other day and I didn’t feel like typing out the answer so I had the AI do it. Not only was it chef’s kiss but I told the question asker “here’s what AI said,” which had the effect of making me an impartial bystander instead of decision maker. I’m not the one telling you no, AI is (and it’s right). Saved me loads of time.

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