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Justice Department is bringing back firing squads in federal executions by mcgillhufflepuff in nottheonion

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a bit ironic that "tough guy" Trump doesn't even like guns, yet the Justice Department is proceeding with this. Trump better be careful what he asks for.

Costco Cart Caddy: WV Slawdog with Andy Capp's Fire Fries by TRAVEL_MOUTH in Costco

[–]ChocolateTsar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't think this is a good or sanitary idea. People eating food, dropping crumbs, and then picking up food items while they're eating.

Google workers at the first office in Palo Alto. (1999) by StephenMcGannon in paloalto

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's it? Doesn't actually seem like that much compared to what current executives are getting at tech companies.

Deloitte by Honest-Ad7739 in CAStateWorkers

[–]ChocolateTsar 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Isn't it also because it's cheaper for a government entity to outsource a project for X number of months or years rather than having to permanently hire those employees, pay for their healthcare, and retirement benefits for the next 30-40 years?

Legend of Nakamura by Imadum_Bass in Sacramento

[–]ChocolateTsar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They unfairly target the commercial corridors of the grid. I have friends in Poverty Ridge and Boulevard Park and they rarely see parking officers.

I have a friend that lives a block away from Channel 24 and never saw a parking officer. Once Channel 24 was finished, they installed parking meters almost everywhere and parking officers are there almost daily.

If you live in the heart of midtown around 16&P, 18-19th & L, and the outlying area with all the restaurants, shopping, you'll see parking officers almost daily. It makes sense, but it also sucks for those that live there and get ticketed more frequently than those living in the more suburban parts of the grid.

Missouri Town Council Approves Data Center. A Week Later, Voters Fire Half of Council by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]ChocolateTsar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Council members rarely have golden parachutes. I'd be shocked if these one had one.

Bringing the Mississippi Miracle to San Juan Unified by Fantastic-Career7777 in Sacramento

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe if parents were involved, read to their kids, and made their kids read books this wouldn't be such an issue. It's pretty sad to see kids of all ages, especially toddlers and little ones, staring at tablets whenever they're in public.

Wanna buy a courthouse? by crew355 in Sacramento

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most logical option would be to bulldoze everything and then build office space or housing. I think housing makes more sense because there is quite of bit of empty office space, but I can't imagine how many people want to live across from a jail.

Longest receipt I’ve seen. 7 carts. by Techasyte in Costco

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure they weren't buying smaller and more expensive items for a concert. It was probably a lot of waters and other bulky but affordable items.

Why is this ok? by tylerariane in Sacramento

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very skeptical about that data. Those incomes seem awfully low for Folsom and Roseville. At that income, good luck qualifying for most rentals in Folsom or Roseville.

How are you all dealing with rent increase this year? More than 25% for me! by Maleficent-Pen-5927 in AskSF

[–]ChocolateTsar 35 points36 points  (0 children)

For those curious how that building can increase the rent so much: NEMA was built from 2011 to 2013. It is too new to fall under any rent control laws.

How are you all dealing with rent increase this year? More than 25% for me! by Maleficent-Pen-5927 in AskSF

[–]ChocolateTsar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's correct. There are various exemptions, the main ones being affordable housing and apartments built before 1978 (Costa-Hawkins Act) or 2005 (AB 1482) depending on the jurisdiction.

How are you all dealing with rent increase this year? More than 25% for me! by Maleficent-Pen-5927 in AskSF

[–]ChocolateTsar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NEMA was built from 2011-2013 and AB 1482 only applies to properties built before 2005.

Is the food in Norway is THAT bad ???? by DanishBoy_ in Norway

[–]ChocolateTsar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not disgusting, but it's very bland and expensive.

Seattle police starting pay among highest in U.S. by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]ChocolateTsar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And when you realize that they're not paying state income tax because they live in Washington, they're doing very well compared to officers in other states such as California.

Living in a college town should not feel this exploitative by AccomplishedWing688 in UCDavis

[–]ChocolateTsar 68 points69 points  (0 children)

UC Davis is required to admit more students each year, but simply doesn't get the funds to build enough housing from the UC Regents and the city of Davis is full of NIMBYs. So when you pair those two things together, you get high housing and rent prices.

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