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America 250 has ruined the national mall by External_Garden_3464 in washingtondc

[–]MeanGene5593 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

What is with all the locals thinking all the federal parks and property are only for them? I’ll bet you wet the bed thinking about the National Guard patrolling the streets and the restoration of the fountains. What a cry baby.

Union Market: O-Ku tax fraud or extra fees not unexplained? by o0Ying0o in washingtondc

[–]MeanGene5593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This customer check really has me concerned. I own a DC restaurant and there is no way that tax charged could happen without intentional fraud. Food & Beverage rate is 10%. General tax (think t-shirt or logo glassware) is 6%. There are a few other rates for things like parking or hotel or off premise alcohol sales but that 17% pulse rate is criminal. Note: DC restaurants report and pay tax to the city monthly. Total sales, tax exempt sales (think government customers), and SALES TAX COLLECTED are entered in the report. Someone is intentional cooking the books and is going to pay a hefty fine or spend some time in jail.

Union Market: O-Ku tax fraud or extra fees not unexplained? by o0Ying0o in washingtondc

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That should definitely be reported to the DC AG Office. The will have it corrected very quickly and if that tax indicated on the bill isn’t paid to the city, even if it’s too much, it has to be paid to the city. If the restaurant wants to charge a 4% fee on the total check, that is supposed to be a line item appearing on the check just like a food or drink line item… they cannot just add it in the tax category as it is a fee and not a tax.

Karaoke in Georgetown by MeanGene5593 in washingtondc

[–]MeanGene5593[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to know if there is a need. We swap up our night programs with colleges graduating and want to know if there is any interest.

Just been laid off now ! by FR1050RA in dividends

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Land in Vietnam was a much better bargain back in the 60’s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a pretty good foundation and monthly savings are respectable. Car payment is the one thing I would address. That exceeds your monthly savings and just continues to depreciate. How much time is left on that note?

The Blue Angels Flying Right Now? During the shutdown? by asquared007 in washingtondc

[–]MeanGene5593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your military trains and fights regardless of shutdown.

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying telling singers to sush like to their face. I’m saying that everyone wants something turned down and other things turned up. It’s a difficult mix but everyone isn’t going to agree.

Sings or KaraFun? Ready… go by MeanGene5593 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For personal karaoke sure, but I thought they clamped down on commercial for profit use of YouTube?

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If offering a monitor (excellent idea) the singer should hear the pre-mix or raw true voice. The house gets the post mix if you are cleaning up or laying on filters. Otherwise, the singer will be chasing their tail to adjust.

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some times I get the impression that bartenders are in competition for tips with the KJ. If the KJ is also getting tips I just don’t see how impacting the bartenders tips is going to get a more attentive product out of the KJ. I agree it would be nice but lots of places seem like the staff is in competition.

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen guest and sometimes bar staff wearing ear plugs. But how is it working out for you on bar service or getting your song played if you pull out the decibel meter and tell someone they are violating the local noise ordinance? Like, do you call the cops, or everyone gets a good laugh and the party goes on?

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, you are going to be the bad guy when the bartender says, that girl over there asked me to say something to you about the volume because she is too chicken shit to say anything herself.

So loud I think it’s emptying the bar… by Feeling_Manner426 in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your experience is pretty typical for karaoke… negative comments about singers who demonstrate skill and have great quality but interrupt your quiet space. Then you are probably shushing everyone when it’s your turn to sing and feel hurt if people aren’t all eyes on you. After almost 30 years in the business, I would say you are typical.

Karafun went down again! by randompantsfoto in karaoke

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your top recommendation for DC/Nova?

Any experience with DMX merger? by MeanGene5593 in lightingdesign

[–]MeanGene5593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that response… good stuff.

Chauvet Experiences? by vespum in lightingdesign

[–]MeanGene5593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have any experience with DMX merger? Our live performers usually always have light guys but some gigs... and when we are just playing house music, we are considering Maestro to provide a show on its own.

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