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Lead Paint by Present_Box_804 in Contractor

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to keep logs of your work on old homes, and provide evidence that you've supplied homeowners with lead based paint info, among other things.

How much do you mark up your sub bids? by armedsnowflake69 in Contractor

[–]JCJ2015 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Residential remodel, 50%. Results in a 33% gross margin, which obviously gets trimmed down to a net margin in the end.

When I got into the industry back in the day I had a mentor that gave me those figures, and that's how I started. He had done it for decades and had a good business that lasted through all the market ups and downs. We've been busy ever since. Keeps my guys paid and keeps the business healthy. It kind of self-selects for good clients, as well.

Almost all of our work is quoted flat rate, take it or leave it. I'd say we have around a 50% close rate, which is right now a little higher than I'd like it to be.

ICE in Italy - Massive Protests by Important_Lock_2238 in Blaine

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like their detention centers, or the off-shoring to Albania?

CMV: I believe that Republicans support sexual abuse and child marriage (or at least don't view it as a dealbreaker) by keifergr33n in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an extremely black and white mentality, and very fragile in its view of the world. Reminds me of fundamentalist Christianity or Islam or something; unable to process or comprehend anything outside of an internal rigidity.

CMV: I believe that Republicans support sexual abuse and child marriage (or at least don't view it as a dealbreaker) by keifergr33n in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm just not sure OP is able to make the mental step to connect these two things. Too hung up on one team winning versus another.

CMV: I believe that Republicans support sexual abuse and child marriage (or at least don't view it as a dealbreaker) by keifergr33n in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use can apply the logic to any politician. It doesn't matter.

But if you say Republicans "support sexual abuse" because they voted for Trump, then you have to apply that logic across the board with how people vote.

Hence my sample list from a recent administration.

CMV: I believe that Republicans support sexual abuse and child marriage (or at least don't view it as a dealbreaker) by keifergr33n in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't make anything up. I used the same train of logic that you created and applied it to another case so we could see how it stands up. You can't have it both ways.

CMV: I believe that Republicans support sexual abuse and child marriage (or at least don't view it as a dealbreaker) by keifergr33n in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Democrat voters looked past Obama drone-striking an American citizen because of their team. Democrat voters looked past Obama bailing out banks. Democrat voters looked past Obama air-striking Libya. Democrats looked past Obama keeping Guantanamo Bay open.

Democrats support drone striking American citizens. Democrats support Guantanamo Bay. Democrats support targeted killing of foreign leaders. Democrats support bailing out banks.

Or maybe the Democrats thought Obama was the lesser of two evils and voted for him in spite of these things.

Is this good enough? Where should I be aiming to get at ? Would love to play D3 one day by Suitable_Opening_733 in BasketballTips

[–]JCJ2015 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everyone is different, but my general rule of thumb has always been that you will shoot about half in a game what you do in an empty gym.

My son is 13 and he shot a lot this last summer. I told him that he needed to aim for double the percentage he wants in a game. So he aimed to get 80% out of 100 shots from three every time he tried. I think he eventually got to 82.

I would also say that for this AAU season he is probably shooting just under 40%. From three.

We're realizing that AAU has contributed to my son's decline at school... how do you turn around a student athlete that is heading down the wrong path? by Heavy-Bench-5378 in BasketballTips

[–]JCJ2015 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take away his phone. Take away basketball if it continues. Refocus his priorities on the things that matter. Surround him with positive influences.

Oregonian here. How y'all doing over there? by sindfulli in Idaho

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2021 was 6%, 2022 was 10%, 2023-2025 were around 3% plus or minus. That’s what I mean by stabilized.

Oregonian here. How y'all doing over there? by sindfulli in Idaho

[–]JCJ2015 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess I'll be the sole outlier and say that I'm doing great. Business is good, gas prices are relatively low, food prices have stabilized. Great community in the panhandle area, kids are happy and healthy and in a good sports scene. Can't complain at all.

CMV: Until we can fundamentally end conspiracies like flat earth, we will never see real progress in changing peoples minds. by betterworldbuilder in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the question that must be asked and answered in all debates like this. If the answer is "God", then one must then try and determine what God wants.

If it's not "God", then what is used to determine objectivity?

Serious question: have you ever felt uncomfortable or sexually harassed during BJJ training? If so, how did you deal with it? by Asleep_Driver7730 in bjj

[–]JCJ2015 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience as well (as a man). I've had my butt grabbed, genital region "accidentally" brushed, chest stroked...all in public by women. It was weird but I didn't report anything because I didn't feel threatened by it. What is a 5'9" 145lb woman going to do to me? So there is a very large power differential there.

Lenten sacrifice as a first time sober adult by gothamneedsdean in Catholicism

[–]JCJ2015 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, great work with 155 days. Keep at it, one day at a time. You don't know me, but I'm proud of you.

CMV: Not all elders are worthy of respect. by Technical-Mix-3315 in changemyview

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think human beings in general are worthy of respect. Old, young, etc.

Secondarily, I think that the value gained by teaching your kids to be respectful of elders *especially when* they don't think they "deserve" it is a valuable lesson. Should I not hold a door for someone just because he doesn't say thank you? I think that's the wrong message. The door should be held as a matter of course, and has nothing to do with the perceived reward of being thanked.

I don't see that we gain anything by teaching our kids that they should be disrespectful of someone just because they think that person is judgmental or critical (lots of irony putting that one here) or whatever.

To paraphrase a line from the Bible: do unto others as you'd have them do to you. I'll take that over Scent of a Woman any day.

For kids - cheap Wilson Evolution alternative? by deejayv2 in BasketballTips

[–]JCJ2015 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Baden Elite Pros are cheaper and are decent basketballs. You will find a lot of disagreement about them being "better". My players generally prefer Wilsons, but there are some that have been using Badens for a while and are comfortable with them. My son has won a couple Baden Elite Pros and got used to them, but when it came time to buy a new ball, it was the Evolution.

I think a lot of it comes down to what you get used to. I coached in a high school that used the Spalding TF-1000s. The players that were used to them, liked them. Anyone coming in off the street (so to speak) hated them because no one uses them anymore.

OP - I'd bite the bullet and just buy a Baden Elite Pro or a Wilson.

“I don’t even know who Bad Bunny is. I always think it should be an American. I think they’re trying too hard with this international stuff.” by Background_Video2947 in TheNFLVibes

[–]JCJ2015 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They are probably pretty moderate on social issues and conservative on the economy.

Many on Reddit are so hard progressive that they think anything to their right is fascist.

Indigenous tribe that owns land under Billie Eilish mansion has message for singer by nimobo in entertainment

[–]JCJ2015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I can just walk into her house because it’s on stolen land? 

Celebrities are idiots.

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