Apps that aren't installed have an even harder time tracking you.
Good luck finding a smartphone that doesn't have facebook pre-installed in a way that prevents uninstallation. You can of course choose to not use it (and even go so far as to never sign in to it) but finding one that doesn't have it is nearly impossible.
My Kyocera Hydro VIBE didn't come with the Facebook app.
I'm sure there are many second-tier phones (ie: not iPhone or Galaxy, etc...) w/o Facebook pre-installed.
But you won't ever see Paul Ryan or any other GOP congressman openly show how much economic growth would be required to maintain revenue neutrality. That is because they know the tax cuts will explode the deficit without significant government spending reductions.
That's because, despite all their alarmist rhetoric about deficits and the Debt (almost always during a Democratic administrations and almost never during Republican ones), they actually don't care about those things. Why Don't Republicans Fret About the Debt Anymore?
[ Or simply Google: republicans don't care about (deficit|debt) ]
There is the wrinkle that, at least in the US, premiums paid for employer-provided (or self-employed) health insurance is 100% tax deductible, where as premiums paid otherwise are only tax deductible if (a) you itemize deductions on your tax return and (b) you can only deduct the part of your combined medical/insurance costs that exceed 7.5% (10% as of 2019) of your adjusted gross income (AGI). The rest is paid using post-tax money. So there is a financial benefit to employer-provided (or self-employed) health insurance -- which can also support things like health-savings accounts to provide further pre-tax health care spending.
Didn't Trump promise $4000 to $9000 average pay increase due to the tax cuts?
I don't recall hearing that, but he says a lot of things... Do you have a citation?
Here's a video of him on the FOX Business Twitter feed saying:
.@POTUS: "This change, along with a lower business tax rate, would likely give the typical American household around a $4,000 pay raise."
and a press release from Speaker Paul Ryan's press office quoting a study from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) -- a US agency within the Executive Office of the President -- saying:
The study finds that as a result of corporate tax reform alone, on average, American families will see a wage increase of at least $4,000 annually.
And there are numerous other examples of Trump and the GOP pushing this prediction.
My tax burden is greatly reduced thanks to the tax cuts. Less taxes is equivalent to a pay raise.
Of course, if the states/country run huge deficits because of the tax cuts (as we are), the debt will continue to explode (as it is). It's simply pushing the burden down the line for your/our children to pay. There is no free lunch. But, hey, you got yours so, no problem.
Not sure why you're so judge-y. I found the channel ranges by accident -- my TV picked a few up while it was scanning -- and it's not my fault they weren't scrambled. I didn't and don't actually know who was selecting them. I thought it was interesting, how the tech worked and how one can make inferences about the users by watching how it's used -- the same inferences being discussed in TFS.
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, transition between jobs, death, divorce, and other life events.
And you are eligible if you are covered under your employer's plan before the qualifying event even for just one day.
On the other hand... From other sources:
You are not eligible for COBRA, if you were terminated from your employment because of gross negligence (or "for cause"), or if your employer simply cancelled or changed its health insurance plan.
What content you choose, which moments you pause, which parts you repeat.
A few years ago, before TV went digital only, you could piggyback off someone's on-demand viewing in your neighborhood by knowing the channel ranges your provider (Cox, in my case) used for that and tuning to one of the channels -- it was either blank/static or showing something. Sure, *you* had no control and were only along for the ride, but a free movie it was. Sometimes, someone would be watching porn and you could see them pause, rewind and replay the movie -- sometimes over and over again. A few times, I wanted to go outside and yell, "Get on with it!" but discretion prevailed. Nice glimpse into what your neighbors are into though.
If your company is going to lay you off, it's not like they give you a whole lot of notice in most cases.
That really depends on the state, company, and layoff. The WARN Act...
... is a US labor law which protects employees, their families, and communities by requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar-day advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs of employees,...
Several states have additional laws and many (usually larger) companies adhere to it. I was part of a small(ish) layoff at a large defense contractor and we all got 60 days notice.
why not collect a few extra paychecks by just leaving without notice
If you don't fill in your time-sheet, you're not going to get paid. If you do (or are "salaried" and don't complete a time sheet) you might be committing fraud. In addition, if you have direct deposit, the company can also debit those over-paid funds from your account. If you're going this route, it would better burn your vacation and/or other paid time off, *then* just give notice you're leaving immediately.
It's better than waiting around to be laid off...
Um... I got laid off and received $$$ in severance and my first few months of COBRA paid for by the company -- which then turned out to be *way* less expensive than the available options in my area on Healthcare.gov. Most people qualify for COBRA, even when leaving voluntarily, but "ghosting" your employer *might* count as "for cause" and disqualify you for both COBRA and unemployment benefits.
While not exactly the same thing, I've had in-person interviews with companies where they later simply changed my status to "not selected" on my application without giving/sending me any other notification -- no phone call or email. I only found out when I logged into my account on their career site. I can see this when one has simply submitted an application and nothing else has happened, but I actually met and talked to people, usually several, in person, at their office. How hard is it to send an email, even an automated one?
With respect to this thread, sack up and tell your employer you're leaving. It's called, "being professional".
In addition, we need more civility in the World, especially now, not less.
Since "Internet-using" companies already pay their ISPs for access and bandwidth, like everyone else does, perhaps the ISPs could take some their -- what do you call them, ah, yes -- enormous profits and use them to build rural infrastructure all on their own. Sure, perhaps the ROI / profits from that won't be enough to list under the "Rape and Pillage" section of the quarterly reports, but maybe people will hate ISPs a little less -- except, obviously, for Comcast.:-)
That seems like a pretty unhealthy precedent to set.
Especially odd considering Trumps penchant for thinking things through and considering all the options and future consequences of his thoughts and actions. Quite off his game, I'd say. Perhaps he's distracted. Then again, I don't play 4D chess and can't perhaps see the lack of downsides to this going forward.
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First order of business: the Python Code of Conduct!
New Rule: Developers shall no longer drink Diet Coke or Coke Zero, only Tab or Tab Energy (when working late into the night).
I want every single tab I open to be like a baby finding itself in a brand new world every time.
So... crying, covered in blood and mucus... What freakin' browser are you running?
The Anaconda console will be more powerful and more expensive, providing a cutting-edge console gaming experience.
Inside the updated XBox One X2 case is a Playstation 4 Pro ...
Apps that aren't installed have an even harder time tracking you.
Good luck finding a smartphone that doesn't have facebook pre-installed in a way that prevents uninstallation. You can of course choose to not use it (and even go so far as to never sign in to it) but finding one that doesn't have it is nearly impossible.
My Kyocera Hydro VIBE didn't come with the Facebook app.
I'm sure there are many second-tier phones (ie: not iPhone or Galaxy, etc...) w/o Facebook pre-installed.
It's even better when there's an animal in the picture. Try this one for instance: (photo of lady with Great Dane).
Or this photo of lady with Great Dane :-)
... discovered the furthest object in our solar system, a dwarf planet aptly named "Farout."
Now when they find something else more distant, they'll have to name that "Farther Out" ...
But you won't ever see Paul Ryan or any other GOP congressman openly show how much economic growth would be required to maintain revenue neutrality. That is because they know the tax cuts will explode the deficit without significant government spending reductions.
That's because, despite all their alarmist rhetoric about deficits and the Debt (almost always during a Democratic administrations and almost never during Republican ones), they actually don't care about those things. Why Don't Republicans Fret About the Debt Anymore?
[ Or simply Google: republicans don't care about (deficit|debt) ]
There is the wrinkle that, at least in the US, premiums paid for employer-provided (or self-employed) health insurance is 100% tax deductible, where as premiums paid otherwise are only tax deductible if (a) you itemize deductions on your tax return and (b) you can only deduct the part of your combined medical/insurance costs that exceed 7.5% (10% as of 2019) of your adjusted gross income (AGI). The rest is paid using post-tax money. So there is a financial benefit to employer-provided (or self-employed) health insurance -- which can also support things like health-savings accounts to provide further pre-tax health care spending.
The state did not require this. I guess you can't even be bothered to read a fucking summary.
Perhaps we should require people to read TFS and acknowledge it by clicking "Ok" before they can post. :-)
No joke. That was his point. We didn't need a visit from Captain Obvious.
Technically, we should never need a visit from Captain Obvious -- in case that wasn't obvious. :-)
Almost as if cutting taxes increases tax revenue every single time it is done.
By that logic, zero taxes should generate infinite tax revenues.
Didn't Trump promise $4000 to $9000 average pay increase due to the tax cuts?
I don't recall hearing that, but he says a lot of things... Do you have a citation?
Here's a video of him on the FOX Business Twitter feed saying:
.@POTUS: "This change, along with a lower business tax rate, would likely give the typical American household around a $4,000 pay raise."
and a press release from Speaker Paul Ryan's press office quoting a study from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) -- a US agency within the Executive Office of the President -- saying:
The study finds that as a result of corporate tax reform alone, on average, American families will see a wage increase of at least $4,000 annually.
And there are numerous other examples of Trump and the GOP pushing this prediction.
So... Much... Winning...
My tax burden is greatly reduced thanks to the tax cuts.
Less taxes is equivalent to a pay raise.
Of course, if the states/country run huge deficits because of the tax cuts (as we are), the debt will continue to explode (as it is). It's simply pushing the burden down the line for your/our children to pay. There is no free lunch. But, hey, you got yours so, no problem.
Half of all viewers end up moving to Wakanda.
The most popular question in Texas was "Should I apologize?"
Not sure why you're so judge-y. I found the channel ranges by accident -- my TV picked a few up while it was scanning -- and it's not my fault they weren't scrambled. I didn't and don't actually know who was selecting them. I thought it was interesting, how the tech worked and how one can make inferences about the users by watching how it's used -- the same inferences being discussed in TFS.
Though I am not sure if you even qualify for COBRA if you voluntarily leave a company.
Yes you are eligible.
From Health Plans & Benefits: Continuation of Health Coverage - COBRA (and other sources):
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, transition between jobs, death, divorce, and other life events.
And you are eligible if you are covered under your employer's plan before the qualifying event even for just one day.
On the other hand... From other sources:
You are not eligible for COBRA, if you were terminated from your employment because of gross negligence (or "for cause"), or if your employer simply cancelled or changed its health insurance plan.
What content you choose, which moments you pause, which parts you repeat.
A few years ago, before TV went digital only, you could piggyback off someone's on-demand viewing in your neighborhood by knowing the channel ranges your provider (Cox, in my case) used for that and tuning to one of the channels -- it was either blank/static or showing something. Sure, *you* had no control and were only along for the ride, but a free movie it was. Sometimes, someone would be watching porn and you could see them pause, rewind and replay the movie -- sometimes over and over again. A few times, I wanted to go outside and yell, "Get on with it!" but discretion prevailed. Nice glimpse into what your neighbors are into though.
... users ... may end up downloading beta code ...
Microsoft really is trying to be more like Google. :-)
If your company is going to lay you off, it's not like they give you a whole lot of notice in most cases.
That really depends on the state, company, and layoff. The WARN Act ...
... is a US labor law which protects employees, their families, and communities by requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar-day advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs of employees, ...
Several states have additional laws and many (usually larger) companies adhere to it. I was part of a small(ish) layoff at a large defense contractor and we all got 60 days notice.
State Layoff Notice Laws (WARN Laws)
What Notice Must an Employer Provide for Layoffs?
why not collect a few extra paychecks by just leaving without notice
If you don't fill in your time-sheet, you're not going to get paid. If you do (or are "salaried" and don't complete a time sheet) you might be committing fraud. In addition, if you have direct deposit, the company can also debit those over-paid funds from your account. If you're going this route, it would better burn your vacation and/or other paid time off, *then* just give notice you're leaving immediately.
It's better than waiting around to be laid off ...
Um... I got laid off and received $$$ in severance and my first few months of COBRA paid for by the company -- which then turned out to be *way* less expensive than the available options in my area on Healthcare.gov. Most people qualify for COBRA, even when leaving voluntarily, but "ghosting" your employer *might* count as "for cause" and disqualify you for both COBRA and unemployment benefits.
While not exactly the same thing, I've had in-person interviews with companies where they later simply changed my status to "not selected" on my application without giving/sending me any other notification -- no phone call or email. I only found out when I logged into my account on their career site. I can see this when one has simply submitted an application and nothing else has happened, but I actually met and talked to people, usually several, in person, at their office. How hard is it to send an email, even an automated one?
With respect to this thread, sack up and tell your employer you're leaving. It's called, "being professional".
In addition, we need more civility in the World, especially now, not less.
I think I have an old USR Courier 56K unit in my closet somewhere. Apple can have for free, if it will help them out.
Since "Internet-using" companies already pay their ISPs for access and bandwidth, like everyone else does, perhaps the ISPs could take some their -- what do you call them, ah, yes -- enormous profits and use them to build rural infrastructure all on their own. Sure, perhaps the ROI / profits from that won't be enough to list under the "Rape and Pillage" section of the quarterly reports, but maybe people will hate ISPs a little less -- except, obviously, for Comcast. :-)
That seems like a pretty unhealthy precedent to set.
Especially odd considering Trumps penchant for thinking things through and considering all the options and future consequences of his thoughts and actions. Quite off his game, I'd say. Perhaps he's distracted. Then again, I don't play 4D chess and can't perhaps see the lack of downsides to this going forward.