First off, i'm not a fan of Obamacare (affordable care act my keister). This is a disaster of a program from vote to deeply flawed inception and inevitable fiscal cataclysm (no I am not overstating that).
Here is a link to misleading data (a PDF file).
http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2013/MarketplacePremiums/ib_marketplace_premiums.cfm
If you think they will make tax credits permanent for policies (I wonder if they are non-refundable tax credits), you might be interested in this bridge I have to sell you. That is just their way of claiming that it costs less, but I don't buy it. The price is what it is offsetting tax credits do not change this. i'm sure confusing conditions will apply (maybe like only if you are not eligible for other types of coverage, like through work).
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Seattle Mariners Managerial Search: Baseless Speculation
Recently, manager (and former mustache aficionado) Eric Wedge declined to rejoin the Seattle Mariners for the 2014 season. This left the team with a managerial opening. The point of this post is to wildly speculate on some people I might like to see as Seattle Mariners manager next year - that is not to say any of these names are remotely possible. Actually, I want to see a super aggressive small ball manager (hit and run, stolen bases, etc - not this saber metric bore you to death crap).
I see the Mariners as being in a "Lefebvre Believer" scenario. If you don't know (and you probably don't) Jim Lefebvre was the manager the first season the M's breached the .500 winning percent mark (in 1991, their 15th season of existence). I expect the GM's job to be .500 in 2014 or have fun looking for a new job. I expect the manager to get a two year contract (it is a nice audition with very little risk for a potential candidate). Wild speculated names below
I see the Mariners as being in a "Lefebvre Believer" scenario. If you don't know (and you probably don't) Jim Lefebvre was the manager the first season the M's breached the .500 winning percent mark (in 1991, their 15th season of existence). I expect the GM's job to be .500 in 2014 or have fun looking for a new job. I expect the manager to get a two year contract (it is a nice audition with very little risk for a potential candidate). Wild speculated names below
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
US Government Shutdown
If you are in the US and have listened to the news, you have probably heard about a government shutdown that started today. My initial view is "so what". Government shutdowns are not some new phenomenon. They have happened before and they will happen again.
This is further exacerbated by a government that cares far more about finding ways to buy/control votes in elections than it does about responsibly spending hard earned taxpayer dollars (for the taxpayers not the government). They can't come up with a budget, really? Don't get me started on the insanity that is the debt ceiling (that comes later, more than likely the next shutdown).
In my view, if the federal government shuts down and normal people can immediately feel the impact, the government is overstepping its bounds.
This is further exacerbated by a government that cares far more about finding ways to buy/control votes in elections than it does about responsibly spending hard earned taxpayer dollars (for the taxpayers not the government). They can't come up with a budget, really? Don't get me started on the insanity that is the debt ceiling (that comes later, more than likely the next shutdown).
In my view, if the federal government shuts down and normal people can immediately feel the impact, the government is overstepping its bounds.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Microsoft Surface 2 Announced. Impressions.
Well, Microsoft announced today that they are releasing the Surface 2 and the Surface Pro 2 on October 22nd (pre-orders are slated to start tomorrow).
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/pre-order
So, what did we find out about the announced sequels?
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/pre-order
So, what did we find out about the announced sequels?
Microsoft Surface 2 Supposedly to Be Revealed Today
Well, the time has finally come for Microsoft (MSFT) to detail its successor to the under-rated Surface line of tablets.
The Surface RT and the Surface Pro may not exactly have set the world on fire, but they were decent first offerings from MSFT into the tablet market. Will they release the rumored mini (8")? Will their asking price not be as misaligned as last time? Will there be Windows 8 minis (not just Surface)?
The Surface RT and the Surface Pro may not exactly have set the world on fire, but they were decent first offerings from MSFT into the tablet market. Will they release the rumored mini (8")? Will their asking price not be as misaligned as last time? Will there be Windows 8 minis (not just Surface)?
Sunday, September 15, 2013
So There Was Some Flooding in the Area
Recently there has been a lot of rain in the area. This lead to some creeks, rivers, etc overflowing. Notice I said "in the area". Well, it turns out there was flooding in the area - just not this area.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Losery Post of Loserdom: Movies Watched Q2+
Well, it had been a while. i'm sure there is nobody out there who actually wants to see this, but here goes....
I watched a few DVDs (and I probably "watched" more) these last couple months, hold your shocked sentiments until the period. Ok, it's safe now. This post basically covers one hold-over from the last period through August. The fact that I can't remember most of the DVDs I got from the library suggest that maybe they weren't that good. I did like most of the movies I saw in the theatre though (maybe not enough to buy them though), except Star Trek and Oblivion.
I watched a few DVDs (and I probably "watched" more) these last couple months, hold your shocked sentiments until the period. Ok, it's safe now. This post basically covers one hold-over from the last period through August. The fact that I can't remember most of the DVDs I got from the library suggest that maybe they weren't that good. I did like most of the movies I saw in the theatre though (maybe not enough to buy them though), except Star Trek and Oblivion.
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