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Random reaction: docking pay for being late

subject: docking pay or punishment for being late First thought: The best way around this is a bonus system. Fully legal, and you’re paying 100% of time. Hard to convert unless you’re underpaying. Of course they may already be under … Continue reading

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Police enforcement to help prevent traffic issues

Occasionally the state or federal government will offer grants to have traffic enforcement initiatives. Often they focus on speed or DUIs. The DUI program in Missouri has been put on hold due to its lack of effectiveness. However, there are … Continue reading

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Get out? Driving in the fast lane… the passing lane? GTFO

Driving in the left lane is more legal and appropriate than you think. In fact, it is a safety issue where you SHOULD be driving in the left lane ***EARLY DRAFT Feel free to send thoughts.*** ***Photo examples and legal … Continue reading

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Corona

This is winter 2019 into spring 2020. The heat of the Corona 2019 pandemic. Everything is changing day to day, and hour to hour. I am adding this first to_keep track of interesting articles and links so I can quickly … Continue reading

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Alternative voting methods? Oh, and the electoral college

I would like to offer the Bucklin voting system for inspection.  It is a combination of Instant runoff (IRV), and approval voting. I call it Instant run off to approval.  It can work where there is multiple candidates running for a … Continue reading

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Stuff to review, think about, and post. . .

Tabs I’ve opened Summer 2019, and wanted to review (But haven’t yet?) I tend to be busy and can not address these links that I have come across, and then end up procrastinating, or just do not transfer to a … Continue reading

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Minimum Wage Inflation or lack of inflation — a disparity

Minimum Wage Inflation or lack of inflation — a disparity Its been a few years since I’ve been on here, and my last post was a minimum wage post from September 27, 2014  So, I thought it fitting to restart with something … Continue reading

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From Minimum wage to Inflation, Deflation, Gold Standard and the welfare state that is not just welfare.

I over thought this a little. … –I’ve seen studies on both sides of the issue, but I think that recent history has shown that the businesses often absorb the increases well, and the community benefits. after all income has … Continue reading

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a GREAT 24 hours…..

An interesting 24 hours…..  I ride out Esplanade — Get ready to park, but wait for a biker to pass. She turns around after I park … to make sure I’m parking? On the return trip, two bikers are riding … Continue reading

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Mocha & The Frozen Mocha @ a coffee shop!

Ok, when I go in and request a mocha at a coffee shop, I expect it to be espresso, chocolate, and milk. Well, it turns out that is not always the case this was brought to light recently when I … Continue reading

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