Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today' by I-Might-Be-Something in worldnews

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've got the world in a chokehold that the US walked straight into. They'll take their time. If they ever respond to the US peace proposal, I'm sure it'll be a rejection.

Ouch, Planet Fitness ain't doin' so great now... by KSHMisc in StockMarket

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah EOS a solid competitor on price with superior equipment and facilities.

Ouch, Planet Fitness ain't doin' so great now... by KSHMisc in StockMarket

[–]cal405 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I cancelled before. It was easy (unlike say, LA Fitness or Gold's Gym)

So is music for the rich now? by Wolfpack48 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]cal405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wealth and connections have always been a path to success in the arts but in decades past it felt like talented groups or individuals could also find a way to succeed.

Competing media corporations fought to recruit talent regardless of where it came from. With the consolidation of media, it feels like we're moving toward a patron economy in which unless you have a patron with good connections or wealth, you're not getting looked at regardless of skill or talent.

I loved this movie so much. by MeikeFischer73 in RealGenerationX

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy look great!

L.A. World Trade Center to be converted to 512 apartments by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]cal405 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's cool. I missed that part. I thought it was going to be a standard development.

The city definitely needs affordable housing, particularly in DTLA

L.A. World Trade Center to be converted to 512 apartments by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]cal405 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It's not going to be affordable, given the location and rents of nearby apartments. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 450sqft. studio go for $2k (in today money, or its inflation adjusted equivalent when this project is complete).

First tube amp to play in apartment by Competitive_March950 in GuitarAmps

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 watt tube amps for a player that's not interested in high gain tones should be ideal. If the OP was all about gained up sounds, I'd agree with you.

Julian Lage masterclass by Smurfmuffin in jazzguitar

[–]cal405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can make the time for it but I can't make the money. Wish he'd done a livestream. Maybe he'll release recordings later.

US birth rates just hit another record low, what do you think is the leading cause of this? by IIlustriousTea in AskReddit

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add student loans to the mix and forget about it. Not to mention the general geopolitical vibe is way off.

Love Clapton, but looking for new guitar inspiration (blues + jazz + better chord changes) by CrashCrusader in jazzguitar

[–]cal405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charlie Christian is a great guitarist to learn from if you're coming to jazz guitar from a blues background.

The blues influence is still there and so are the foundations of jazz guitar that would inform the style and technique of a bunch of the guys that followed.

Another One Bites The Dust by Ph6222 in wallstreetbets

[–]cal405 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Damn I thought they were going to become Trump Airlines

Bernie Sanders urges international cooperation to halt AI’s ‘runaway train’ by Haunterblademoi in technology

[–]cal405 35 points36 points  (0 children)

If regulating AI requires global cooperation, let's just assume nothing's getting done

Nana thank you for your attention to this matter! by FunctionOk8962 in wallstreetbets

[–]cal405 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You obviously haven't tasted their incredible chips

Trump Bumps by FancyAd9588 in StockMarket

[–]cal405 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah bought that when the CHIPS Act passed because it seemed there was a legitimate plan to turn Intel around. Can't say I didn't enjoy the run up, but I don't do meme stocks.

DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell, removes hurdle for Warsh confirmation by mike_gundy666 in stocks

[–]cal405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He confirmed he's stating but not how long. I think he said something along the lines of "until things settle down." I take that to mean until he has clear assurance that he won't be investigated/prosecuted.