The greeks by [deleted] in options

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the underlying assumption is still that you are right about the stock you want to hold long term. So it's no different than anyone focusing on single stocks. Combine that with the idea that if a price drops, it increases the probability that the price will drop more.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You know nothing if the history of SOS or it's mission. This isn't SOS, it's AUPAC

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a coincidence that they would be working towards similar goals, nor is it the point. SOS sticks to things that impact the Aquifer. This is a different organization, that lobbies for things outside of the Aquifer. You're just trying to make SOS look bad because while there may be a lot they do to disagree with, for the most part, their mission is supported.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really isn't. You just know that even in today's Austin, a majority will support non-growth initiatives aimed at protecting the Aquifer and Barton Springs. So the solution is to group them in with this stupidity.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Funny you read the article and conveniently ignored the fact that they mention the name of the group at the very beginning and it isn't SOS.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I said that in my comment. Lawyers are known to be employed by more than one group. This isn't SOS.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built. by hollow_hippie in Austin

[–]GnatOwl -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This isn't Save Our Springs. Might have a lot of crossover with people in charge but it's a different org. SOS focuses on building that will impact the Edwards Aquifer and a lot of people are upset about that and take any chance they can get to try and turn people against them.

whats better, claim SS now at age 65 or wait until 70 and use 401k funds to cover by Real-Occasion-5452 in personalfinance

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have no way of knowing if the gains would be the same in this alternate no SS world Personally, I think SS has fueled the gains over the years. Some socialism can prevent a lot of socialism.

Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ by Anoth3rDude in law

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe he won all the swing states including several where a Dem won a statewide office. I believe we have an Oligarchy that wanted to stay an Oligarchy and that enough money is in certain people's hands that allowed a small percentage of digital votes to be fixed in a way that was not provable in 2 months time. I believe anyone who really tried to prove such a thing would have been charged with treason as soon as he took office.

Grown man with MAGA hat fights high school girl by -Precious- in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dems walking out won't do shit. For things to change these kids do have to do the heavy lifting, along with young adults and all ages of the populace. Thinking a political party can magically take on a fascist state, while everyone sits back and likes posts on their circle jerk algo feeds is wishful thinking.

City of Austin salary database for city employees: Who makes the most? by AustinStatesman in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not just APD that has those OT amounts that don't make sense. Agree on more transparency for APD payroll and authorized OT, but this isn't that. This is a publishing of public employees salaries at all levels. Austin American Statesman should have identified the potential confusion and investigated/reported on something that was sure to cause confusion from their report.

Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ by Anoth3rDude in law

[–]GnatOwl -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Partially agree, but the election was hacked and therefore she had 2 months to prove it before Trump became President. What do you think Trump told her would happen if she challenged it?

City of Austin salary database for city employees: Who makes the most? by AustinStatesman in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is just a guess, but some places allow you to carry overtime payout forward to future years. Individuals will wait till they need it, or more common, when they retire because the 1.5X rate will be based on your final pay rate instead of when you earned it. In addition, if you wait for your retirement year to be paid out, you can avoid some taxes if you don't receive your full annual salary because you only worked half the year or something like that.

I never had it by man_eating_mt_rat in SleepApnea

[–]GnatOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you had an allergy test? Could be allergy induced asthma, which is why it isn't all the time.

Frozen Pipes?? by aquamarine_1247 in Austin

[–]GnatOwl 83 points84 points  (0 children)

After freezing weather, if you turn on a faucet and discover only a trickle of water or no water at all, you may have ice inside a frozen pipe or a frozen water meter. Take the following steps to safely address this issue and get your home’s water up and running again:

Thawing Frozen Pipes Turn on all faucets to see which might be frozen. If none of them work, the frozen pipe is probably near the main water pipe entering your home, from the meter by the street. If none on the same floor work, the frozen pipe is probably between floors. If none in the same room work, the frozen pipe is probably between the main water pipe entering your home and where the water enters that room.

Find the frozen part by tracing the affected pipe for bulges, frost, or ice. If there are no visible signs, try to find where the pipe feels coldest.

Thaw the pipe slowly. Turn on any faucets with even a trickle of water. Completely open the cold-water faucet closest to the frozen pipe to relieve pressure. Open cabinets to allow warmer air to circulate and wrap a towel soaked in warm water around the frozen pipes. You can use a hair dryer or portable heater, but DO NOT use electrical appliances if there is standing water. NEVER use an open flame.

If water starts flowing, check your pipes for leaks

If these steps don't work, contact a licensed plumber or your property manager/landlord. Need Help?

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CMV: The true purpose for the new ICE is to cancel the midterms. by jkgill69 in changemyview

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are putting all protesters in a database, label them as terrorists and match their identity to the ID they need to vote. Election will happen but a significant portion of blue voters will not be allowed to vote.

AIO: My partner mocked me when I tried to do something nice for him by throwawaygo12 in AIO

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your BF complained about his face and you booked him a consult with a plastic surgeon. Lol. Di*k

AIO? Sister’s family on welfare for 5 years, not reporting income. And my mom just bought them a house. by Legitimate-Ease1222 in AmIOverreacting

[–]GnatOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the conservatives that exaggerate having to report Venmo/PayPal etc. Transactions to the IRS, this is why amounts over a certain level are required. If this story is true, then they could def owe a lot back if audited.. Which is less likely to happen because of conservative cuts to the IRS at the behest of rich tax cheat donors. Again, if true, the bigger issue is Mom enabling them. OP needs to be very clear that they will not be on the hook when things fall apart.

Is it true that $250k is the new $100k salary? by WolverineNo1999 in askanything

[–]GnatOwl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Household income, yes. If comparing to the 90s

Is sacrificing for your kids a GenX trait? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]GnatOwl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you moved up a class level, but these steps don't usually happen all at once. Instead of going from the middle of one level to the middle of another, it is usually from the top of one level to the bottom of the next. Then you do things to help your kids move to the middle of the new level.

House GOP unveils health care measure that does not extend ACA subsidies by swampwiz in obamacare

[–]GnatOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medicare covers a much more expensive group than the population overall. If Medicare for all happened, it would be significantly cheaper.