As you do more and more of this, you'll probably "accumulate" a low-end or older machine that wasn't worth someone's time to fix, but might be worthwhile to set up as a loaner.
Whenever possible, I copy the "important" data areas of the hard drive off to an external drive in a USB2 enclosure before wiping the disk. That way I can move stuff back where it belongs after the reinstall.
We have something similar in the United States - FINCEN and OFAC enforce our list of foreign people (and countries) whose assets have been frozen. Banks are examined for their compliance with the rules set forth by these departments, and breaking those rules is a "safety and soundness" issue that can cause a bank to be shut down - it's taken very seriously by the regulators.
The OFAC lists have been around since the 1970's, I believe, with the Bank Secrecy Act.
The FDIC insurance is not the reason that they don't want to be a bank. They don't want to abide by any of the Federal and State banking regulations (Reg E in particular) that real banks are bound to.
Historically death taxes have been used politically to prevent the build-up of power in family lines which would challenge the current ruling party. It's only a nice side effect that they get to use they money for their own purposes.
So now instead of keeping it in the family, giant foundations are being formed to shelter the money from taxation and to give those who control the foundation the power that society wishes to deny families.
If Buffet were to put his money where his mouth is, he would donate 50% of his estate (before this contribution to the foundation) to the government as he has been one who has been a proponent of the estate tax.
I do agree that in the "big city" you don't need a car like that, I can't imagine why people would even want such a thing in NYC. I even have problems parking in a rural area (I quite often "push" other vehicles with my spare tire when their drivers left too much space) and parrallel parking is quickly learned then.
What the heck kind of rural area do you go to that requires parallel parking?
At which points why not dump the IC engine add some more batteries and go for 100% electric?
Winter. Have you ever driven in a vehicle for any length of time when the heater didn't work? When it was below 0F?
I had an old blazer that was like that - the hearer fan didn't work below 32F. I don't drive that much so I never bothered to fix it, but one's feet certainly get cold when there's no heat to be had.
In an all-battery powered car, there's only one source of heat. Electric heat from the batteries. Running the heater will shorten your driving range. And if you're stuck in transit somewhere with no power (and no heat!) when it's cold out, you're dead.
If you commute takes you on a real world highway with those afflictions (95 near Stamford, Mass Pike near Boston, Schuykill near Philly, etc), I bet the efficiency comes out a lot better.
That's city driving - so, yes it does come out a lot better. Highway = interstate driving where traffic is not stop & go. Most of my mileage is low traffic highway driving, so a hybrid vehicle would never pay off for me in the form of gas savings.
I read one article (and I cannot find it now!) that said that 3M (I think) was spending about 10% of its 2001 net income on compliance.
I've also been reading that there has been a pretty brisk business in "de-publicizing" companies and moving them back into private ownership because of SOX.
guns have the exclusive purpose of killing (or for simulated killing, such as rifle ranges etc.), just the same as crossbows or any ranged weapon. However, a Chef's kife clearly has other uses that may outweigh their potential threat. Just like this networking tool.
In other words, "no" because I like cooking and networking tools, but don't like guns.
There's a corn-fuled ethanol producing plant in Kansas that produces 26 million gal of ethanol a year
That's a small one. I live less than 20 miles from one that is currently making 100 million gallons per year - and it will be doubled in capacity within the next year.
Is switchgrass all hype, or am I missing something?
I think that they're talking about using enzymes to reduce the cellulose into something fermentable - so any vegetable matter would likely work with that process (I think). The same process could be used to convert corn "field trash" along with the kernels into ethanol. Or Hemp. Or (presumably) yard waste.
I think that switchgrass is talked about because it grows over a large portion of the cornbelt and would make a good drop-in replacement for a corn crop. Switch grass is also a perennial plant that would require less field work to grow than corn or soybeans do.
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As you do more and more of this, you'll probably "accumulate" a low-end or older machine that wasn't worth someone's time to fix, but might be worthwhile to set up as a loaner.
Whenever possible, I copy the "important" data areas of the hard drive off to an external drive in a USB2 enclosure before wiping the disk. That way I can move stuff back where it belongs after the reinstall.
The OFAC lists have been around since the 1970's, I believe, with the Bank Secrecy Act.
Very astute. This also makes it rather difficult to take the train there.
So, that's what Dell's been experimenting with!
Perhaps someone should "audit" the IRS and see where the money for that project went :)
Sure - be serious about it!
One does if traveling from either north or south america.
That should only come after exploding shirts!
Where would one catch that transatlantic train?
Probably nothing - but it's a great excuse to use the phrase "Bambi on a stick"
Just watch "Naked Gun" for video proof!
Perhaps hotdogs are made of fingers?
The FDIC insurance is not the reason that they don't want to be a bank. They don't want to abide by any of the Federal and State banking regulations (Reg E in particular) that real banks are bound to.
So now instead of keeping it in the family, giant foundations are being formed to shelter the money from taxation and to give those who control the foundation the power that society wishes to deny families.
If Buffet were to put his money where his mouth is, he would donate 50% of his estate (before this contribution to the foundation) to the government as he has been one who has been a proponent of the estate tax.
Whew - I should be good to go then :)
When I was living at home, my folks had me plant several hundred trees for a new grove.
What the heck kind of rural area do you go to that requires parallel parking?
Winter. Have you ever driven in a vehicle for any length of time when the heater didn't work? When it was below 0F? I had an old blazer that was like that - the hearer fan didn't work below 32F. I don't drive that much so I never bothered to fix it, but one's feet certainly get cold when there's no heat to be had.
In an all-battery powered car, there's only one source of heat. Electric heat from the batteries. Running the heater will shorten your driving range. And if you're stuck in transit somewhere with no power (and no heat!) when it's cold out, you're dead.
That's city driving - so, yes it does come out a lot better. Highway = interstate driving where traffic is not stop & go. Most of my mileage is low traffic highway driving, so a hybrid vehicle would never pay off for me in the form of gas savings.
Biodiesel != ethanol
I've also been reading that there has been a pretty brisk business in "de-publicizing" companies and moving them back into private ownership because of SOX.
In other words, "no" because I like cooking and networking tools, but don't like guns.
That's a small one. I live less than 20 miles from one that is currently making 100 million gallons per year - and it will be doubled in capacity within the next year.
I think that they're talking about using enzymes to reduce the cellulose into something fermentable - so any vegetable matter would likely work with that process (I think). The same process could be used to convert corn "field trash" along with the kernels into ethanol. Or Hemp. Or (presumably) yard waste.
I think that switchgrass is talked about because it grows over a large portion of the cornbelt and would make a good drop-in replacement for a corn crop. Switch grass is also a perennial plant that would require less field work to grow than corn or soybeans do.