Good point and well said. The law in CA only applies to buildings with at least 15 units, it's opt-in so landlords will only have to pay for tenants who opt for it, and there are provisions for canceling the service for tenants who don't pay (then restrictions on their ability to opt-in again). That should help mitigate the impact to mom and pop shops.
I somewhat disagree, because landlords have a say by their sheer number and capital. If credit agencies or reporting services want to gouge landlords, that shouldn't be the tenant's problem and landlords should come together to negotiate lower prices. I much prefer the built-in tenant protection here of a $10 per month cap.
CA landlords can charge their monthly cost or $10, whichever is less.
I buy my dog a particular brand of dog treat because the damn things smell SO GOOD. Literally like a bakery. I've never eaten one, but I take a big whiff of the bag every time it's open.
Fun fact: A team in hazmat suits recently cleaned the bus stop I use every day. So yay! And also not yay.
We're talking about American politics, every avenue of which is spun by media looking for eyeballs, capitalists looking for dollars, leaders looking for allies, and egoists looking for power. Sure there are individuals that just want to share their opinion, but there is also no shortage of people who are trying to trick some portion of the electorate.
This is my kind of thread pulling. I like your style.
Alternatively, install OBS and record your screen playing the episode.
A million percent agree. If you haven't played it yet, look nothing up and play it as blindly as possible. I'm so glad I did and wish I could do it again.
The segment: https://youtu.be/ZD-oTJ49nls?si=Nw811XFtixpvDmr3
It's for worse for sure. What if people didn't have to worry in their 30s, 40s, and 50s about sustaining their livelihood in late stage capitalism and could instead focus on what makes them happy? I bet "retirement jobs" would look a lot different.
Worked for me. Highly recommend.
Depends on the trip. Part of the joy of arriving is the journey you just endured, so might be worth keeping that in just for the existential exhale you get when you arrive.
I have a lot of unhoused neighbors so I regularly leave out fresh socks, a pair of gloves here and there, basic toiletries, and food for their pets. If one came to my door I'd be happy to try giving a haircut, but no refunds.
I have a theory that most people's favorite food is actually onion. We like them sweet, spicy, pickled, and in breakfast omelettes, lunch sandwiches, and alongside dinner proteins. There isn't much that isn't improved or at least complemented by an onion.
My wife turned her happy birthday sign into a happy father's day sign in the simplest, cutest way. I loved it.
This won't help, but it's fun: https://youtu.be/igh9iO5BxBo?si=oyLAwhvrhsR4FHSZ