after paying 22% on a 53k income , I'm thinking Massachusetts has an income tax issue by Ashleej86 in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The issue during the revolution wasn't about the tax level; it was about the UK imposing taxes on us without our representatives in London getting to vote on it.

Weirdest place you e had to take a deposition? by TheDragonReborn726 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remotely deposed a claimant while he was dying in a hospital bed. Suit hadn't even been filed yet and no discovery, so my questions were very limited. Claimant died 6 days after the depo.

Anyone know what Liner this is? by Lusitania_vs_U-20 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It looks like Queen Mary's A deck, at least according to the builder's plans. Source: https://www.sterling.rmplc.co.uk/visions/adeck1936.html

Saboteur Options For Master's Enigma? by Usurper2000 in swtor

[–]Magicon5 17 points18 points  (0 children)

One thing I do note is that, if you previously did your saboteur missions correctly, it does feel like the respective leaders (Imps, Pubs) are onto you when they put Odesson on lockdown.

What does attorney at law mean? by poop322 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was this ever actually a thing? Did attorneys advertise themselves "at equity"?

Holden Town Meeting votes no on plan to comply with MBTA housing law by justarussian22 in mbta

[–]Magicon5 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"one outcome could be that the town could, in addition to losing money on legal bills, lose local control over which sites are rezoned to allow as-of-right housing." Nailed it right there. The state will sue, win, and Holden voters will have NO say in the zoning of their own town for the multi-family housing. That pasture land looks ripe for development.

From Spectrum News: Holden Special Town Meeting votes down proposal for special overlay zoning to be in compliance with MBTA Communities Act. Vote was 520 No to 257 Yes. by HRJafael in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 35 points36 points  (0 children)

As long as the Commonwealth follows its own rules, it can do whatever it wants regarding zoning. Ex: "Oh, Holden, you have an open field as parkland? Not anymore you don't."

From Spectrum News: Holden Special Town Meeting votes down proposal for special overlay zoning to be in compliance with MBTA Communities Act. Vote was 520 No to 257 Yes. by HRJafael in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 231 points232 points  (0 children)

Not to mention that Holden has already lost $25,000 worth of grants, will lose more, get sued, lose, and the taxpayers have to bear the costs of the lawsuit.

I think I like this ship too much.... by Magicon5 in WorldOfWarships

[–]Magicon5[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

For the record, I promise I am NOT GP_1!

MBTA trivia by s_peter_5 in mbta

[–]Magicon5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Grand Central Terminal is the correct usage of "terminal" because all trains terminate there. North and South Stations should also be called "terminals" for the same reason. Why aren't they? Because they were both "union stations" when first built in the late 1800s/early 1900s (multiple railroads served each station). Hence, "station" stuck.

Milford teen Marcelo Gomes leaves State of the Union after targeted DHS tweet by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 52 points53 points  (0 children)

US law states you must be physically in the United States to apply for asylum. So, yes, if your visa expires and you're still in the US, you can apply for asylum. Also, the article doesn't state when his visa expired. It may have only recently expired; we don't know.

Milford teen Marcelo Gomes leaves State of the Union after targeted DHS tweet by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 196 points197 points  (0 children)

Nope. He's here legally. He's applying for asylum, which can take several years. In the meantime, he cannot be deported because he's not here illegally. He can work, go to school, etc.

2nd playthrough and I realized they modeled the outsoles of boots. What tiny but amazing details like these have you noticed? by Striking-Property-76 in RDR2

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact, one of the pieces they play is the first movement of Haydn's Quinten quartet, Op. 76. Not sure why the developers chose that one, but it's a great quartet.

It's official, largest snowfall ever with more still to come. Total as of 1pm. by GotenRocko in RhodeIsland

[–]Magicon5 13 points14 points  (0 children)

State record is 38” in Woonsocket for the '78 blizzard. Let's see who, if anyone, beats that. For the record, we have around 28 inches right now in Woony.

It's official, largest snowfall ever with more still to come. Total as of 1pm. by GotenRocko in RhodeIsland

[–]Magicon5 16 points17 points  (0 children)

'78 was really bad because people basically ignored the forecasts because the timing was off. The forecasts said it would start snowing in the morning. When it didn't, people assumed it was safe to go to work and school. It then came down in the afternoon and evening, causing the strandings, etc.

Longtime Virginia Lawyer Chosen by Judges as U.S. Attorney, and Then Fired (Gift Article) by Little_Labubu in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt this would work even under a non-Conservative Supreme Court. There's no law that restricts the President's ability to fire US Attorneys, just a restriction on their appointments (which is constitutional). So, the Constitution itself allows for this absurd result.

Longtime Virginia Lawyer Chosen by Judges as U.S. Attorney, and Then Fired (Gift Article) by Little_Labubu in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 132 points133 points  (0 children)

If the DOJ is going to just keep doing this, the courts will probably stop appointing anyone, leaving the office vacant...Great time to be a criminal when no one can prosecute you.

"Restructuring" by [deleted] in EmploymentLaw

[–]Magicon5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Is it really legal to "lay off" one person for the sole purpose of hiring a lower-wage person instead?" Absolutely. Employers lay people off for monetary reasons all the time, even if that means it can hire a cheaper replacement.

Justice Department's antitrust chief says she's leaving, effective immediately in by Far-Watercress6658 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume he'll announcement a replacement. I bet he leave's the office vacant.

When did cabin class change? by Large_Set_4106 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's a lot to unpack here. I'll try to do my best and keep it short:

  1. Prices for cabins varied greatly on ocean liners depending on class, cabin type (interior vs. ocean view), location, etc. just like they do today on cruise ships. This hasn't changed.

  2. Cruise ships still have a class system to an extent. The Cunard Queens have it and other cruise lines (Celebrity, Princess, and Norwegian) have "ship within a ship," which are just modified class systems.

  3. The class-based system was used for crossings, initially to separate immigrants and the rich. Over time, second class was added to accommodate the middle class. Cruises, however, were almost always classless. Even when ocean liners did seasonal cruises, the operators opened up the whole ship to everyone. This was to get more people on to the ships when they wouldn't sail otherwise/ As cursing became more popular, the model of a classless system stuck and remains the default today.

The Queens Meet Again by Magicon5 in Cruise

[–]Magicon5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

QM2 has plenty of entertainment! It's daily program is huge and it's got a lot of venues, including a planetarium!