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mostlysignssomeportents · 4 months ago

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“The Fagin figure leading Elon Musk’s merry band of pubescent sovereignty pickpockets”

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While we truly live in an age of ascendant monsters who have hijacked our country, our economy, and our imaginations, there is one consolation: the small cohort of brilliant, driven writers who have these monsters' number, and will share it with us. Writers like Maureen Tkacik:

https://prospect.org/topics/maureen-tkacik/

Journalists like Wired's Vittoria Elliott, Leah Feiger, and Tim Marchman are absolutely crushing it when it comes to Musk's DOGE coup:

https://www.wired.com/author/vittoria-elliott/

And Nathan Tankus is doing incredible work all on his own, just blasting out scoop after scoop:

https://www.crisesnotes.com/

But for me, it was Tkacik – as usual – in the pages of The American Prospect who pulled it all together in a way that finally made it make sense, transforming the blitzkreig Muskian chaos into a recognizable playbook. While most of the coverage of Musk's wrecking crew has focused on the broccoli-haired Gen Z brownshirts who are wilding through the server rooms at giant, critical government agencies, Tkacik homes in on their boss, Tom Krause, whom she memorably dubs "the Fagin figure leading Elon Musk’s merry band of pubescent sovereignty pickpockets" (I told you she was a great writer!):

https://prospect.org/power/2025-02-06-private-equity-hatchet-man-leading-lost-boys-of-doge/

Krause is a private equity looter. He's the guy who basically invented the playbook for PE takeovers of large tech companies, from Broadcom to Citrix to VMWare, converting their businesses from selling things to renting them out, loading them up with junk fees, slashing quality, jacking up prices over and over, and firing everyone who was good at their jobs. He is a master enshittifier, an enshittification ninja.

Krause has an unerring instinct for making people miserable while making money. He oversaw the merger of Citrix and VMWare, creating a ghastly company called The Cloud Software Group, which sold remote working tools. Despite this, of his first official acts was to order all of his employees to stop working remotely. But then, after forcing his workers to drag their butts into work, move back across the country, etc, he reversed himself because he figured out he could sell off all of the company's office space for a tidy profit.

Krause canceled employee benefits, like thank you days for managers who pulled a lot of unpaid overtime, or bonuses for workers who upgraded their credentials. He also ended the company's practice of handing out swag as small gifts to workers, and then stiffed the company that made the swag, wontpaying a $437,574.97 invoice for all the tchotchkes the company had ordered. That's not the only supplier Krause stiffed: FinLync, a fintech company with a three-year contract with Krause's company, also had to sue to get paid.

Krause's isn't a canny operator who roots out waste: he's a guy who tears out all the wiring and then grudgingly restores the minimum needed to keep the machine running (no wonder Musk loves him, this is the Twitter playbook). As Tkacik reports, Krause fucked up the customer service and reliability systems that served Citrix's extremely large, corporate customers – the giant businesses that cut huge monthly checks to Citrix, whose CIOs received daily sales calls from his competitors.

Workers who serviced these customers, like disabled Air Force veteran David Morgan, who worked with big public agencies, were fired on one hour's notice, just before their stock options vested. The giant public agency customers he'd serviced later called him to complain that the only people they could get on the phone were subcontractors in Indian call centers who lacked the knowledge and authority to resolve their problems.

Last month, Citrix fired all of its customer support engineers. Citrix's military customers are being illegally routed to offshore customer support teams who are prohibited from working with the US military.

Citrix/VMWare isn't an exception. The carnage at these companies is indistinguishable from the wreck Krause made of Broadcom. In all these cases, Krause was parachuted in by private equity bosses, and he destroyed something useful to extract a giant, one-time profit, leaving behind a husk that no longer provides value to its customers or its employees.

This is the DOGE playbook. It's all about plunder: take something that was patiently, carefully built up over generations and burn it to the ground, warming yourself in the pyre, leaving nothing behind but ash. This is what private equity plunderers have been doing to the world's "advanced" economies since the Reagan years. They did it to airlines, family restaurants, funeral homes, dog groomers, toy stores, pharma, palliative care, dialysis, hospital beds, groceries, cars, and the internet.

Trump's a plunderer. He was elected by the plunderer class – like the crypto bros who want to run wild, transforming workers' carefully shepherded retirement savings into useless shitcoins, while the crypto bros run off with their perfectly cromulent "fiat" money. Musk is the apotheosis of this mindset, a guy who claims credit for other peoples' productive and useful businesses, replacing real engineering with financial engineering. Musk and Krause, they're like two peas in a pod.

That's why – according to anonymous DOGE employees cited by Tckacik – DOGE managers are hired for their capacity for cruelty: "The criteria for DOGE is how many you have fired, how much you enjoy firing people, and how little you care about the impact on peoples well being…No wonder Tom Krause was tapped for this. He’s their dream employee!"

The fact that Krause isn't well known outside of plunderer circles is absolutely a feature for him, not a bug. Scammers like Krause want to be admitted to polite society. This is why the Sacklers – the opioid crime family that kicked off the Oxy pandemic that's murdered more than 800,000 Americans so far – were so aggressive about keeping their association with their family business, Purdue Pharma, a secret. The Sacklers only wanted to be associated with the art galleries and museums they put their names over, and their lawyers threatened journalists for writing about their lives as billionaire drug pushers (I got one of those threats).

There's plenty of good reasons to be anonymous – if you're a whistleblower, say. But if you ever encounter a corporate executive who insists on anonymity, that's a wild danger sign. Take Pixsy, the scam "copyleft trolls" whose business depends on baiting people into making small errors when using images licensed under very early versions of the Creative Common licenses, and then threatening to sue them unless they pay hundreds or thousands of dollars:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/01/24/a-bug-in-early-creative-commons-licenses-has-enabled-a-new-breed-of-superpredator/

Kain Jones, the CEO of Pixsy, tried to threaten me under the EU's GDPR for revealing the names of the scammer on his payroll who sent me a legal threat, and the executive who ran the scam for his business (I say he tried to threaten me because I helped lobby for the GDPR and I know for a fact that this isn't a GDPR violation):

https://pluralistic.net/2022/02/13/an-open-letter-to-pixsy-ceo-kain-jones-who-keeps-sending-me-legal-threats/

These people understand that they are in the business of ripping people off, causing them grave and wholly unjust financial injury. They value their secrecy because they are in the business of making strangers righteously furious, and they understand that one of these strangers might just show up in their lives someday to confront them about their transgressions.

This is why Unitedhealthcare freaked out so hard about Luigi Mangione's assassination of CEO Brian Thompson – that's not how the game is supposed to be played. The people who sit in on executive row, destroying your lives, are supposed to be wholly insulated from the consequences of their actions. You're not supposed to know who they are, you're not supposed to be able to find them – of course.

But even more importantly, you're not supposed to be angry at them. They pose as mere software agents in an immortal colony organism called a Limited Liability Corporation, bound by the iron law of shareholder supremacy to destroy your life while getting very, very rich. It's not supposed to be personal. That's why Unitedhealthcare is threatening to sue a doctor who was yanked out of surgery on a cancer patient to be berated by a UHC rep for ordering a hospital stay for her patient:

https://gizmodo.com/unitedhealthcare-is-mad-about-in-luigi-we-trust-comments-under-a-doctors-viral-post-2000560543

UHC is angry that this surgeon, Austin's Dr Elisabeth Potter, went Tiktok-viral with her true story of how how chaotic and depraved and uncaring UHC is. UHC execs fear that Mangione made it personal, that he obliterated the accountability sink of the corporation and put the blame squarely where it belongs – on the (mostly) men at the top who make this call.

This is a point Adam Conover made in his latest Factually podcast, where he interviewed Propublica's T Christian Miller and Patrick Rucker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_5tDXRw8kg

Miller and Rucker published a blockbuster investigative report into Cigna's Evocore, a secret company that offers claims-denials as a service to America's biggest health insurers:

https://www.propublica.org/article/evicore-health-insurance-denials-cigna-unitedhealthcare-aetna-prior-authorizations

If you're the CEO of a health insurance company and you don't like how much you're paying out for MRIs or cancer treatment, you tell Evocore (which processes all your claim authorizations) and they turn a virtual dial that starts to reduce the number of MRIs your customers are allowed to have. This dial increases the likelihood that a claim or pre-authorization will be denied, which, in turn, makes doctors less willing to order them (even if they're medically necessary) and makes patients more likely to pay for them out of pocket.

Towards the end of the conversation, Miller and Rucker talk about how the rank-and-file people at an insurer don't get involved with the industry to murder people in order to enrich their shareholders. They genuinely want to help people. But executive row is different: those very wealthy people do believe their job is to kill people to save money, and get richer. Those people are personally to blame for the systemic problem. They are the ones who design and operate the system.

That's why naming the people who are personally responsible for these immoral, vicious acts is so important. That's why it's important that Wired and Propublica are unmasking the "pubescent sovereignty pickpockets" who are raiding the federal government under Krause's leadership:

https://projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-doge-tracker/

These people are committing grave crimes against the nation and its people. They should be known for this. It should follow them for the rest of their lives. It should be the lead in their obituaries. People who are introduced to them at parties should have a flash of recognition, hastily end the handshake, then turn on their heels and race to the bathroom to scrub their hands. For the rest of their lives.

Naming these people isn't enough to stop the plunder, but it helps. Yesterday, Marko Elez, the 25 year old avowed "eugenicist" who wanted to "normalize Indian hate" and could not be "[paid] to marry outside of my ethnicity," was shown the door. He's off the job. For the rest of his life, he will be the broccoli-haired brownshirt who got fired for his asinine, racist shitposting:

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/06/nx-s1-5289337/elon-musk-doge-treasury

After Krause's identity as the chief wrecker at DOGE was revealed, the brilliant Anna Merlan (author of Republic of Lies, the best book on conspiratorialism), wrote that "Now the whole country gets the experience of what it’s like when private equity buys the place you work":

https://bsky.app/profile/annamerlan.bsky.social/post/3lhepjkudcs2t

That's exactly it. We are witnessing a private equity-style plunder of the entire US government – of the USA itself. No one is better poised to write about this than Tkacik, because no one has private equity's number like Tkacik does:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/06/02/plunderers/#farben

Ironically, all this came down just as Trump announced that he was going to finally get rid of private equity's scammiest trick, the "carried interest" loophole that lets PE bosses (and, to a lesser extent, hedge fund managers) avoid billions in personal taxes:

https://archive.is/yKhvD

"Carried interest" has nothing to do with the interest rate – it's a law that was designed for 16th century sea captains who had an "interest" in the cargo they "carried":

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/29/writers-must-be-paid/#carried-interest

Trump campaigned on killing this loophole in 2017, but Congress stopped him, after a lobbying blitz by the looter industry. It's possible that he genuinely wants to get rid of the carried interest loophole – he's nothing if not idiosyncratic, as the residents of Greenland can attest:

https://prospect.org/world/2025-02-07-letter-between-friendly-nations/

Even if he succeeds, looters and the "investor class" will get a huge giveaway under Trump, in the form of more tax giveaways and the dismantling of labor and environmental regulation. But it's far more likely that he won't succeed. Rather – as Yves Smith writes for Naked Capitalism – he'll do what he did with the Canada and Mexico tariffs: make a tiny, unimportant change and then lie and say he had done something revolutionary:

https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2025/02/is-trump-serious-about-trying-to-close-the-private-equity-carried-interest-loophole.html

This has been a shitty month, and it's not gonna get better for a while. On my dark days, I worry that it won't get better during my lifetime. But at least we have people like Tkacik to chronicle it, explain it, put it in context. She's amazing, a whirlwind. The same day that her report on Krause dropped, the Prospect published another must-read piece by her, digging deep into Alex Jones's convoluted bankruptcy gambit:

https://prospect.org/justice/2025-02-06-crisis-actors-alex-jones-bankruptcy/

It lays bare the wild world of elite bankruptcy court, another critical conduit for protecting the immoral rich from their victims. The fact that Tkacik can explain both Krause and the elite bankruptcy system on the same day is beyond impressive.

We've got a lot of work ahead of ourselves. The people in charge of this system – whose names you must learn and never forget – aren't going to go easily. But at least we know who they are. We know what they're doing. We know how the scam works. It's not a flurry of incomprehensible actions – it's a playbook that killed Red Lobster, Toys R Us, and Sears. We don't have to follow that playbook.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2025/02/07/broccoli-hair-brownshirts/#shameless

#pluralistic #Maureen Tkacik #the american prospect #corporate sociopaths #pixsy #luigi mangione #propublica #doge #coup #elon musk #guillotine watch #adam conover #private equity #citrix #tom krause #looters #marko elez

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mariacallous · 5 months ago

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Elon Musk’s minions—from trusted sidekicks to random college students and former Musk company interns—have taken over the General Services Administration, a critical government agency that manages federal offices and technology. Already, the team is attempting to use White House security credentials to gain unusual access to GSA tech, deploying a suite of new AI software, and recreating the office in X’s image, according to leaked documents obtained by WIRED.

Some of the same people who helped Musk take over Twitter more than two years ago are now registered as official GSA employees. Nicole Hollander, who slept in Twitter HQ as an unofficial member of Musk’s transition team, has high-level agency access and an official government email address, according to documents viewed by WIRED. Hollander’s husband, Steve Davis, also slept in the office. He has now taken on a leading role in Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Thomas Shedd, the recently installed director of the Technology Transformation Services within GSA, worked as a software engineer at Tesla for eight years. Edward Coristine, who previously interned at Neuralink, has been onboarded along with Ethan Shaotran, a Harvard senior who is developing his own OpenAI-backed scheduling assistant and participated in an xAI hackathon.

“I believe these people do not want to help the federal government provide services to the American people,” says a current GSA employee who asked not to be named, citing fears of retaliation. “They are acting like this is a takeover of a tech company.”

The team appears to be carrying out Musk’s agenda: slashing the federal government as quickly as possible. They’re currently targeting a 50 percent reduction in spending for every office managed by the GSA, according to documents obtained by WIRED.

There also appears to be an effort to use IT credentials from the Executive Office of the President to access GSA laptops and internal GSA infrastructure. Typically, access to agency systems requires workers to be employed at such agencies, sources say. While Musk's team could be trying to obtain better laptops and equipment from GSA, sources fear that the mandate laid out in the DOGE executive order would grant the body broad access to GSA systems and data. That includes sensitive procurement data, data internal to all the systems and services GSA offers, and internal monitoring software to surveil GSA employees as part of normal auditing and security processes.

The access could give Musk’s proxies the ability to remote into laptops, listen in on meetings, read emails, among many other things, a former Biden official told WIRED on Friday.

“Granting DOGE staff, many of whom aren't government employees, unfettered access to internal government systems and sensitive data poses a huge security risk to the federal government and to the American public,” the Biden official said. “Not only will DOGE be able to review procurement-sensitive information about major government contracts, it'll also be able to actively surveil government employees.”

The new GSA leadership team has prioritized downsizing the GSA’s real estate portfolio, canceling convenience contracts, and rolling out AI tools for use by the federal government, according to internal documents and interviews with sources familiar with the situation. At a GSA office in Washington, DC, earlier this week, there were three items written on a white board sitting in a large, vacant room. “Spending Cuts $585 m, Regulations Removed, 15, Square feet sold/terminated 203,000 sf,” it read, according to a photo viewed by WIRED. There’s no note of who wrote the message, but it appears to be a tracker of cuts made or proposed by the team.

“We notified the commercial real estate market that two GSA properties would soon be listed for sale, and we terminated three leases,” Stephen Ehikian, the newly appointed GSA acting administrator, said in an email to GSA staff on Tuesday, confirming the agency’s focus on lowering real estate costs. “This is our first step in right-sizing the real estate portfolio.”

The proposed changes extend even inside the physical spaces at the GSA offices. Hollander has requested multiple “resting rooms,” for use by the A-suite, a team of employees affiliated with the GSA administrator’s office.

On January 29, a working group of high-ranking GSA employees, including the deputy general counsel and the chief administrative services officer, met to discuss building a resting room prototype. The team mapped out how to get the necessary funding and waivers to build resting rooms in the office, according to an agenda viewed by WIRED.

After Musk bought Twitter, Hollander and Davis moved into the office with their newborn baby. Hollander helped oversee real estate and office design—including the installation of hotel rooms at Twitter HQ, according to a lawsuit later filed by Twitter executives. During the installation process, one of the executives emailed to say that the plans for the rooms were likely not code compliant. Hollander “visited him in person and emphatically instructed him to never put anything about the project in writing again,” the lawsuit alleged. Employees were allegedly instructed to call the hotel rooms “sleeping rooms” and to say they were just for taking naps.

Hollander has also requested access to Public Buildings Service applications; PBS owns and leases office space to government agencies. The timing of the access request lines up with Ehikian’s announcement about shrinking GSA’s real estate cost.

Musk’s lieutenants are also working to authorize the use of AI tools, including Google Gemini and Cursor (an AI coding assistant), for federal workers. On January 30, the group met with Google to discuss Telemetry, a software used to monitor the health and performance of applications, according to a document obtained by WIRED.

A-suite engineers, including Coristine and Shaotran, have requested access to a variety of GSA records, including nearly 10 years of accounting data, as well as detailed records on vendor payments, purchase orders, and revenue.

The GSA takeover mimics Musk’s strategy at other federal agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Earlier this month, Amanda Scales, who worked in talent at Musk’s xAI, was appointed as OPM chief of staff. Riccardo Biasini, former Tesla engineer and director of operations at the Boring company, is now a senior adviser to the director. Earlier this week, Musk cohorts at the US Office of Personnel Management emailed more than 2 million federal workers offering “deferred resignations,” allegedly promising employees their regular pay and benefits through September 30.

The email closely mirrored the “extremely hardcore” note Musk sent to Twitter staff in November 2022, shortly after buying the company.

Many federal workers thought the email was fake—as with Twitter, it seemed designed to force people to leave, slashing headcount costs without the headache of an official layoff.

Ehikian followed up with a note to staff stressing that the email was legitimate. “Yes, the OPM email is real and should be taken very seriously,” he said in an email obtained by WIRED. He added that employees should expect a “further consolidation of offices and centralization of functions.”

On Thursday night, GSA workers received a third email related to the resignation request called “Fork in the Road FAQs.” The email explained that employees who resign from their positions would not be required to work and could get a second job. “We encourage you to find a job in the private sector as soon as you would like to do so,” it read. “The way to greater American prosperity is encouraging people to move from lower productivity jobs in the public sector to higher productivity jobs in the private sector.”

The third question posed in the FAQ asked, “Will I really get my full pay and benefits during the entire period through September 30, even if I get a second job?”

“Yes,” the answer read. “You will also accrue further personal leave days, vacation days, etc. and be paid out for unused leave at your final resignation date.”

However, multiple GSA employees have told WIRED that they are refusing to resign, especially after the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) told its members on Tuesday that the offer could be void.

“There is not yet any evidence the administration can or will uphold its end of the bargain, that Congress will go along with this unilateral massive restructuring, or that appropriated funds can be used this way, among other issues that have been raised,” the union said in a notice.

There is also concern that, under Musk’s influence, the federal government might not pay for the duration of the deferred resignation period. Thousands of Twitter employees have sued Musk alleging that he failed to pay their agreed upon severance. Last year, one class action suit was dismissed in Musk’s favor.

In an internal video viewed by WIRED, Ehikian reiterated that GSA employees had the “opportunity to participate in a deferred resignation program,” per the email sent by OPM on January 28. Pressing his hands into the namaste gesture, Ehikian added, “If you choose to participate, I offer you my heartfelt gratitude for your service to this nation. If you choose to stay at the GSA, we’ll work together to implement the four pillars from the OPM memo.” He ended the video by saying thank you and pressing his hands into namaste again.

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bird-inacage · 11 months ago

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Love Sea Episode 9: Lost at Sea before the Finale

Sigh. I had high hopes for this episode, which reached it's apex in the main conflict with Rak's dad (our honorary big bad). But yet again it's at a crucial juncture in the story, where writing and execution have fallen short when it really mattered.

Despite building tension for the past few weeks in service of this moment, it's swiftly deflated with little fuss. I thought the contract-tearing scene would provide a riveting layer of complexity for our characters to navigate. But it's barely a hiccup. The entire pay off we've been hurtling towards just unceremoniously fizzles out.

Here are my observations as to why this episode missed the mark (some of which I hope to dig into when I do a full review of the series).

The 'saviour' plot device. Where a character repeatedly saves the day in service of other characters (regardless of their credentials to do so). This is the role they've boxed Mut in. He swoops in - solves, fixes, pursues, soothes. He's faultless. He's unwavering. He's Rak's hero in shining armour. This isn't fundamentally bad except his capacity is reduced mainly to just that, and the cost is little to no development of his own. I take enormous issue with this because I dearly love Mut. He has great scope for a far more compelling trajectory. We had wonderful insights into his outlook on life in the earlier episodes, which have since taken a noticeable backseat. We are yet to see significant exploration of Mut's struggles, flaws or weaknesses. There appears to be some focus on this in episode 10, but why so little so late?

The women are rendered superfluous. Which isn't helped when we already have a lacklustre GL portrayal. As things go awry - Kwan, Vi and Mook are varying degrees of 'just there'. I would have loved to see the plot utilise the women who know Rak best, to contribute towards bringing Jak down. But the show's priority to aid Mut's heroic efforts, means the women are left with very little to do.

Mut VS Jak. If you compare the two men, Jak is taller and in fairly good shape. Physically, you'd expect more resistance in a fight. When Jak goes down, he barely tries to get up (even when Mut's back is turned). Thus, the outcome of the fight feels unearned, especially if we are to believe this man has violent tendencies that have traumatised his children. (He may not be murderously insane, but still volatile enough to maim his own son). By being so easily overpowered, the takeaway ends up being: 'oh, we needn't have worried'. And this exchange didn't have to be strictly physical either, it could have been psychological. Jak could have taunted Mut like he did in the café, and tried to chip at his resolve. Alternatively, if Rak were the one to overcome his father (in a bid to save Mut), it would show that Rak's love can power through his fear, and he'd gain that lesson through his own agency rather than Mut telling him he should no longer be afraid. (Another symptom of this series is subjugating Rak to a huge degree of passivity).

I'm not sold on Jak's character motivations, based on what we've seen. He's not quite smart or menacing enough to be a calculated sociopath, and he's a shade too conniving for an apathetic loser. If he's as lazy as we've been told, why would he go this far to secure Prin's money, when he's already syphoning finances from Rak and his mother? Couldn't he just sit back and continue to leech with no effort? If his desperation were a result of poor spending, it would at least ground his motive. Or if he's fuelled by the thrill of tormenting his family, we'd need to see mental depravity. Instead, much of Jak's actions feel - dare I say - 'because plot'? (Make your villains more formidable and their eventual downfall will pack more punch).

The few too many plot conveniences. The sillier one being how on earth Rak left the house without anyone noticing? The enormous glass staircase which sits front and centre in an open plan property makes it near impossible to go undetected. Unless he parkoured from his bedroom?

I'm gutted because the show veers towards the more questionable choices at their disposal. The set ups are there. The ideas are there. The parameters are there. It's what they decide to do with them that sadly misfires. This has caused my investment in the story to plummet towards the latter half.

I continue to watch for Fortpeat, and I feel for them because they've worked so hard. There's some lovely acting sprinkled throughout this episode but at this late stage in the series, the plot should be driving things home. Whereas the metaphorical tide keeps moving those goal posts in and out of sight. I hope they can at least round things off on a high note next week.

#love sea #love sea the series #love sea meta #love sea episode 9 #tongrak x mahasamut #rakmut #fortpeat #fort thitipong #peat wasuthorn #my review will be a full on thesis at this rate #ive been rooting for this show but they make some odd choices #the writing seems to particularly falter at the key points in the story #both mut and rak deserve better overall #as do fort and peat

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mrhaitch · 10 months ago

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hello! hope you and your family are doing amazing :) i had some questions for you, if you don’t mind answering.

so i’m currently in my 3rd year of college, majoring in history and getting a minor in education with plans to becoming a high school teacher. things might be different since i live in the US and you live in the UK, but i’m also curious on how teaching is different in the UK. despite the country differences, i’m also curious to hear from someone with a career in teaching.

here’s what my questions are:

1. how did you go about teaching? did you do anything like volunteering at schools or being a substitute teacher in addition to college classes or getting credentials? if so, how’d it go and would you recommend it?

2. did you ever consider teaching elementary, middle school or high school? was it always your plan to teach at a university? (i dunno what the school levels are called in the UK 😭)

3. what are some things you enjoy and dislike about being a professor? what are some things you would like to change if any?

4. are there any tips you can share?

my bad for the load of questions but if you can answer them it’s greatly appreciated :)

- from a local broke history loving college student 🙂‍↕️

1. I did some volunteering at local schools, then worked with a charity that placed PHD students at schools in deprived areas, and also shadowed other lecturers to get experience. I would recommend all of it except for the charity - but that's more for the specific charity I worked for as they often threw me to the wolves with minimal support.

2. So for us it goes primary (4-11), secondary (11-16), and then sixth form/college (16-18) before university. I've previously considered all levels of teaching, except primary - and yes lecturing has always been my goal, for as long as I've had a goal.

3. Unfortunately I'm no longer teaching at a university level (the job market is dire here, but that's another story). I'm currently teaching what I think the US calls remedial English and Maths to students in care.

The things I liked: the students, my department, opportunities to explore and unpack ideas with a passionate audience, and random conversations in the hallway with colleagues that would blow my mind.

Things I disliked: the relatively low pay considering the level of specialisation required, precarious contracts (12 months average, with new contracts offered in place of renewals so no benefits for length of service), and generally being treated like scum/part of an elaborate left wing conspiracy by the press and public.

4. Find your style. Some people can do the stand-up comic thing, others can do the happy clappy camp counselor thing. For me I had to spend a lot of time finding a style of teaching that aligned with my own personality, felt honest, and engaged my students. As such I developed a collaborative approach, where the students directed much of the discussion and I discarded whatever authority they foisted upon me at the very start. Sprinkle in some deliberately awful jokes and a heavy dose of sarcasm and that's me.

Other than that I'd say support your colleagues, give your students your best even when you don't feel it, and take breaks when you can.

#mr.haitch #mrhaitch #mr haitch #mrhaitch answers you too

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anti-clerical · 11 months ago

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What to Consider Before Hiring a Nationwide Car Carrier Service

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This guide will help you identify key points to evaluate, ensuring that your car arrives safely and on time. Let’s explore what to keep in mind before hiring a car carrier service.

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Types of Additional Fees

Auto transport services may have various additional fees that customers should be aware of. Some common types of additional fees include:

Storage Fees: If the vehicle needs to be stored at a facility before or after transportation, there may be storage fees involved.

Expedited Delivery Fees: If you need your vehicle to be transported within a shorter timeframe than usual, there might be an expedited delivery fee.

Insurance Coverage Upgrades: Standard insurance coverage provided by the auto transport company may have limitations, so customers might opt for additional insurance coverage at an extra cost.

Fuel Surcharges: Fluctuating fuel prices can lead to fuel surcharges being added to the overall cost of transportation.

It is essential for customers to inquire about these potential additional fees upfront and ensure that they are included in the initial quote provided by the auto transport company.

Avoiding Hidden Costs

To avoid hidden costs with auto transport services, here are some tips:

Read Contracts Carefully: Thoroughly review all contracts and agreements before signing them, paying close attention to any fine print or clauses regarding additional charges.

Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to ask the best nationwide auto transport about any potential hidden costs or fees that may arise during the transportation process.

Get Everything in Writing: Request written documentation detailing all costs and fees associated with the auto transport service to have a clear record of what is included in the agreed-upon price.

Research and Compare: Conduct thorough research on the reliable nationwide car transport, comparing their pricing structures, services offered, and customer reviews to ensure you choose a reputable company that offers transparent pricing.

By being proactive and well-informed, customers can minimize the risk of encountering unexpected fees or hidden costs when using auto transport services.

Transparency in pricing should be a top priority for both customers and auto transport companies to foster trust and provide a positive experience.

Research and Choose a Reputable Nationwide Car Carrier Company

Before you can transport your car with a nationwide car carrier company, it is important to conduct thorough research on a reputable and reliable company. Start by asking for recommendations from friends, family, or colleagues who have previously used such services.

Additionally, read online reviews and ratings to find more information of the experiences other customers have had with different companies.

Once you have gathered a list of potential car carrier companies, it is essential to verify their credentials and licenses. Check if they are registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and have the necessary insurance coverage. You can also check their safety records on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website.

Considerations when Choosing a Nationwide Car Carrier Company:

Years of experience in the industry

Type of services offered (open or enclosed transport)

Pricing and payment options

Insurance coverage provided

Delivery time-frame

Get Quotes and Compare Services

Once you have narrowed down your list of potential car carrier companies, reach out to each one to request quotes for transporting your car. Provide them with accurate information about your vehicle, including its make, model, dimensions, and any modifications that may affect transportation.

When comparing quotes, consider not only the price but also the services included. Some companies may offer additional perks like door-to-door delivery or real-time tracking updates. It is important to weigh these factors against the cost to determine which option provides the best value for money.

Tips for Comparing Car Carrier Quotes:

Ensure all quotes include similar levels of insurance coverage

Ask about any additional fees that may apply, such as storage charges or fuel surcharges

Inquire about the company's cancellation and refund policies

Check if they offer expedited shipping options if you need your car delivered urgently

Prepare Your Car for Transportation

Prior to handing over your car to the car carrier company, it is important to properly prepare it for transportation. Start by thoroughly cleaning both the interior and exterior of the vehicle. This will make it easier to inspect for any pre-existing damages and ensure a smooth handover process.

Next, remove all personal belongings from the car. The car carrier company is not responsible for any items left inside the vehicle during transport, so it is best to empty it completely. Additionally, disable or deactivate any toll tags or parking passes to avoid unnecessary charges during transit.

Steps to Prepare Your Car for Transportation:

Clean both the interior and exterior of the vehicle

Inspect for any existing damages and take clear photos as documentation

Remove all personal belongings from the car

Disable toll tags or parking passes

Ensure the fuel tank is no more than a quarter full to reduce weight

Finding a trustworthy auto transport service in California and nationwide is essential for secure, swift, and hassle-free car transportation. By considering key factors such as experience, reputation, pricing, and customer support, you can locate a reliable company.

Additionally, verifying certifications and licenses, checking the track record of safely transporting vehicles, and consulting reputable resources for reviews and ratings will help you make an informed decision.

Be cautious of red flags indicating an unreliable company. Taking steps to ensure the safe transportation of your vehicle, such as thorough inspection, removing personal belongings, and providing accurate contact information, is crucial.

Reliable auto transport companies may offer additional services like enclosed carriers, GPS tracking, expedited shipping, door-to-door service, and insurance coverage options for added protection.

With this guide in mind, you can confidently find a trustworthy auto transport services in california for your car transportation needs.

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What is the Typical Cost per Square Foot for Asphalt Roofing?

If you're considering upgrading your home’s roof, you're likely wondering about costs. After all, your roof is not just a protective layer over your head; it adds value to your home and contributes to its overall aesthetic. In this article, we’ll break down the typical cost per square foot for asphalt roofing, guiding you through factors affecting pricing and providing tips on working with an asphalt roofing contractor.

The Basics of Asphalt Roofing

Asphalt roofing is one of the most popular choices for homeowners nationwide due to its affordability, durability, and versatility. Before diving into costs, it's essential to understand the types of asphalt roofing available. The two main types are:

3-Tab Asphalt Shingles: These are the most budget-friendly option, featuring a simple, flat design. They typically have a lifespan of around 20 years.

Architectural Shingles: These are thicker and are designed to mimic the look of more expensive materials. Although they come at a higher price point, their lifespan can reach 30 years or more, making them a worthwhile investment.

Factors Influencing the Cost of Asphalt Roofing

When assessing the cost of asphalt roofing, several factors come into play:

1. Type of Shingle

The type of asphalt shingle you choose significantly impacts the overall cost. Standard 3-tab shingles typically range from $90 to $100 per square (one square equals 100 square feet), while architectural shingles might cost between $120 to $150 per square.

2. Quality and Brand

Different manufacturers offer varying levels of quality. Higher-end brands may come with longer warranties and better performance, which can justify their increased price.

3. Roof Size and Complexity

The total area of your roof and its complexity—like the number of slopes, valleys, and chimneys—will influence installation costs. A more complex roof design may require additional labor and materials, increasing the price.

4. Location

Your geographical location will also play a role in the overall cost. Areas with a higher cost of living or a shortage of roofing contractors may see increased prices. Additionally, local building codes and regulations may affect material choice and labor costs.

Average Cost per Square Foot

On average, the total cost for asphalt roofing ranges from $3.50 to $5.50 per square foot. This estimate typically includes both materials and installation.

Low-End Estimate: For basic 3-tab shingles, expect to pay around $3.50 per square foot.

High-End Estimate: For architectural shingles, costs can rise to about $5.50 per square foot, especially considering the installation's added complexity.

Working with an Asphalt Roofing Contractor

Finding a qualified asphalt roofing contractor can make all the difference in your roofing project. Here are some tips for selecting the right professional:

1. Check Credentials

Ensure that the contractor holds the necessary licenses and insurance. This protects you in case of accidents or damage during installation.

2. Ask for References

A reputable contractor should be willing to provide references from previous clients. Take the time to contact these references and ask about their experiences.

3. Get Multiple Quotes

Always obtain quotes from several contractors to compare prices and services. This process allows you to gauge the market rate and select the best fit for your budget and needs.

4. Review the Contract Carefully

Before signing, ensure the contract includes all details about the scope of work, materials used, timeline, and payment structure. Having everything in writing helps avoid misunderstandings later on.

Why Choose Asphalt Roofing?

Asphalt roofing offers several benefits that make it a popular choice for homeowners:

Affordability: Asphalt shingles are often the most budget-friendly option compared to other roofing materials.

Variety: Available in numerous styles and colors, asphalt shingles can easily complement any home design.

Energy Efficiency: Many asphalt shingles come with reflective coatings, making them energy-efficient, especially in hotter climates.

Conclusion

Understanding the typical cost per square foot for asphalt roofing helps you plan your budget effectively. With costs ranging from $3.50 to $5.50 per square foot, you can decide based on your roofing needs.

Whether you opt for basic 3-tab shingles or invest in architectural shingles, working with a reliable asphalt roofing contractor ensures a successful installation. Remember, taking the time to research and plan can save you money and stress in the long run.

Ready to enhance your home with a new roof? Visit Lastime Exteriors today to explore our services and learn more about energy-efficient roofing solutions tailored to your needs. Let us help protect your investment while boosting your home’s curb appeal!

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I think companies like Google and Microsoft have incentive to embellish and even falsify the results of their machine learning projects, but I do worry that sufficiently capable (we won't say "conscious," because that doesn't matter) AI agents are going to replace human workers in services while "advanced economies" have made their economies dependent on the existence of a service sector with high-paying jobs (on a global scale) buttressing a comfortable middle class existence for the average adult.

This isn't just an AI thing. Professionals in the US and Western Europe advocate more restrictive work visa and credentialing programs in order to protect their salaries. This also goes for unskilled workers, who are afraid of the influx of Latin American labor in the US (especially when bosses can hire these workers under the table and pay them less, while paying no payroll taxes on that labor).

The whole existence of the labor market is increasingly at odds with human needs and the technical horizon of the world economy. Coupling livelihood to wages has also been a monstrous feature of our society, but it is becoming more and more monstrous as the number of jobs which provide a consistently decent standard of living seem to be increasingly the purview of machines.

Theorists like Steven Wolfram seem to think that "computational irreducibility" will keep plenty of jobs around forever, but I don't know. Automation in manufacturing didn't increase the total number of manufacturing jobs in the US and Europe. People didn't go from making the tenth part of the head of a pin to the thousandath part. People who were displaced by automation and offshoring were instead shuffled into the service sector, but as automation hits that sector, where's the next sector for them to go to?

Socialist planned economies struggled with this too, but because of more conscious political objectives, since an employment guarantee (an artefact of the appropriation of capitalist, specifically Fordist, thinking) was part of their social contract, and automation would reduce the number of jobs or otherwise make workers redundant (but you couldn't just fire them, especially since things like housing were often tied to jobs), so there was a conservative impulse outside of the military production sector to keep jobs labor intensive. Political ossification and the gerontocracy ensured that people with no adequate knowledge of on-the-ground conditions would be able to reach a ministerial position and make the Soviet state unable to undertake needed reforms (so they ended up privatizing everything and sending millions to an early grave with the liquidation of the planned economy instead). Glushkov's OGAS project is a testament to this: early digitalization of the planned economy was killed because ministers didn't want to hand over any control to a computer network, even if that computer network would have breathed new life into the planned economy or made it more competitive with its imperialist rivals (bear in mind here that many ex-Soviet ministers would go on to become oligarchs after privatization was pursued).

I don't know. I'm a little scared and therefore motivated to be skeptical of recent advances in artificial intelligence. "Artificial General Intelligence" has seemingly been redefined from "scary superintelligence that's gonna became conscious and kill us all" to "computer program that can complete any task that a human can do", which is a more realistic goal and arguably feasible from a materialist vantage point (even if not commercially profitable). It isn't there yet, and there's reasons to think the current approach could hit a wall, but even without breaching that kind of "intelligence", the impact of automation in services could mean that service workers are increasingly subject to the precarity that American manufacturing workers have been and which such bromides as "learn to code" have been intended to address.

Every day I am more convinced that our choice is between socialism or barbarism: a global planned economy in which our basic and social needs are addressed through collective, non-commercial, association(s), in which opportunities to make our lives meaningful through work have become "life's prime want"; or a capitalist world-system which mericlessly throws people into the industrial reserve army of labor, making people's lives subject to impersonal forces completely and totally beyond their control, preserving the class structure at all costs and bribing the remnants of the labor aristocracy and bureaucracy with patronage while potentially billions suffer. Worst case scenario is we only get the former through the latter.

(I would appreciate it if you have anything to say about this post, don't do it through a reblog but through a reply or DM, just for my anxiety's sake 🥺)

#just me trying to talk out my own fears on tumblr dot com

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The best healthcare credentialing services offer end-to-end solutions for provider enrollment. This includes initial applications, re-credentialing, and ongoing maintenance of credentials.

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TEACHERS

PAGE ONE

Panel 1

A rally of teachers in a park. Most are silhouetted, but four full-color figures of various genders and races fill the center of the panel. Three of them hold signs, and Teacher 3 is speaking. Teacher 4 stands next to a chalkboard propped up on an easel.

SIGN 1: Project 2025 is extremely hostile to American workers.

SIGN 2: Day One proposals would make it harder for workers to unionize and easier for employers to retaliate against whistleblowers and organizers. [2025, p. 601-602]

SIGN 3: States would be able to “opt out” of labor laws around workplace safety and child labor, too! [2025, p. 606-607]

TEACHER 3: Being anti-union is a pretty typical posture for American conservative groups. They call it being pro-business.

TEACHER 3: But you know which unions the Heritage Foundation and their friends hate the most?

Panel 2

This panel focuses on the four teachers. Above them hangs a banner with the words “National Education Association” and “American Federation of Teachers.”

TEACHER 1: Like every other labor union, my local negotiates with employers for the best contract it can get and represents individual members should they need it.

TEACHER 2: Like every other professional organization, my union advocates at the local, state and national level for policies we care about.

TEACHER 3: Like every other group of skilled workers, we speak up if our training, expertise, or years of service to our communities are being undervalued.

Panel 3

This panel zooms in on Teacher 4, who has written “2025 p. 342” on her chalkboard.

TEACHER 4: So, can anyone tell me why Project 2025 singles out the teachers’ unions for congressional investigations and having their charters revoked?

Panel 4

Over Teacher 4’s shoulder, across the park, we see various citizens—a young mother with a baby, a person on a bicycle, a nurse in scrubs, and a grandfather in flannel.

MOM: Teachers’ unions resist book bans and legislation that mandates they lie to their students about scientific and historical facts!

CYCLIST: Wait, haven’t teachers advocated for classroom safety where guns and pandemics are concerned?

NURSE: I think teachers also fight efforts to divert public dollars to private programs that segregate and weaken our communities.

GRANDPA: Pretty sure teachers try to protect the Establishment clause of the First Amendment and keep religious ideology out of publicly-funded American classrooms. [2025, p. 341]

PAGE TWO

Panel 1

Teacher 4 beams at the reader. Her chalkboard now reads, “‘I touch the future, I teach.’ – Christa McAuliffe”

TEACHER 4: You’re all right! Gold stars for everyone!

TEACHER 4: And there’s lots more besides. I know it’s a huge book, but if you just skim the sections on Education, Head Start, and Public Health, you’ll get a picture of the country they want…

Panel 2

An iconic, simple one-room schoolhouse with a bell at the top sits in the background of the panel. In the foreground are a rich woman holding a lit match, a businessman toting an oil can, a minister holding a candle and a Bible, and a mother holding a sparkler. They are all white, and they are all approaching the schoolhouse.

RICH WOMAN: I’m so glad all my tax dollars stay in my nice neighborhood and aren’t educating poor children anymore. [2025, p. 482]

BUSINESSMAN: My SKOOLCORP franchises are raking in the public funds, and with no pesky obligation to hire credentialed teachers or enroll kids with accommodation needs, I can keep overhead way low. [2025, p. 322]

MINISTER: Public schools in my state can make all the kids pray in the classroom, and there’s no federal authority to stop it! [2025, p. 319]

MOM: Finally, my right to decide how you parent your child has been written into federal law! [2025, p. 345]

Panel 3

The businessman pours his oil can onto the front steps of the one-room schoolhouse. The rich woman and minister hold up their flames, eager to set the oil alight. The mom scratches her chin, more uncertain, but is still holding her sparkler.

RICH WOMAN: Without those teachers in the way, this all turns out to be much easier.

BUSINESSMAN: I mean, there’s more than four million of them, and they’re pretty smart. When they organized and spoke up, people listened.

MINISTER: And with this gone, future generations will be a lot easier to control.

MOM: Guys? Is this arson?

Panel 4

A close up of the businessman, who winks and points at the flames filling the panel behind him.

BUSINESSMAN: No worries! The International Association of Fire Fighters has seen what we’ll do to unions that stand in our way.

#stop project 2025 #project 2025 comic #project 2025 #us politics #stop project 2025 comic #heritage foundation #trump #teachers #education

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Advwechat E-Commerce Scam: The Operators Exposed

With the rapid growth of e-commerce platforms, businesses like Advwechat have emerged, promising easy online store setup services and franchise opportunities. However, recent spikes in complaints and reports against Advwechat have unveiled its true nature: a meticulously orchestrated e-commerce scam. According to victims, Advwechat initially attracted a large number of merchants through high-profile promotions, claiming to offer a fast and convenient store setup service while helping users expand into international markets. However, many merchants who paid hefty franchise fees quickly found that the platform’s promises did not align with reality. First, the platform’s promotional traffic fell far below promised levels, leaving merchants to spend large sums on advertising with minimal returns. Moreover, the technical support from Advwechat has been severely limited, with many merchants reporting that they were unable to get the help they needed, leaving their businesses at a standstill.

What’s worse, Advwechat’s contracts contain complex clauses that severely limit merchants' ability to withdraw from the platform. Many merchants, after realizing the platform's potential problems, attempted to terminate their cooperation only to be met with demands for exorbitant penalty fees. This method of operation has drawn the attention of legal and regulatory bodies, with preliminary investigations indicating that the Advwechat team is primarily focused on attracting new merchants and profiting from their franchise fees, while failing to provide any substantial technological improvements or market expansion. The exposure of this scam has served as a wake-up call for e-commerce professionals and investors alike. When dealing with e-commerce platforms like Advwechat, merchants must exercise extreme caution, especially when substantial financial investment is involved. Thoroughly investigating the platform's credentials and market reputation is essential to avoid falling into such business traps. While the growth of e-commerce offers new opportunities, it has also become a breeding ground for fraudulent activities.

#Advwechat #coin #scam #ecommerce #aigr #advwechatscam #invwstment

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We recently reposted news of an important Circuit Court reversal that affirmed the literal fact that mRNA injections are not "vaccines" by function and definition, and covered expert testimony from the creator of the mRNA product admitting that it is a bioweapon covered under the domestic biowarfare program that these mercenaries have attempted to legalize.

Today, we bring more good news from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals -- the First Amendment guarantees owed to American Physicians have been upheld.

They cannot be muzzled and punished and prevented from bringing forward their analysis of Covid-19 or anything else by unelected and unauthorized medical certification boards threatening to take away their medical credentials.

As Americans, we are wondering exactly how such a situation could ever be allowed to exist, wherein certification boards issuing credentials for medical professionals could be turned into and used as instruments of political coercion.

This, like so many other terrible institutions, comes to us directly from J.D. Rockefeller and his progeny, misusing their private fortunes to promote political and social and economic injustice.

For those who are unacquainted with history, J.D. Rockefeller was the Chairman and lead shareholder of Standard Oil. Standard Oil was not really an oil company despite the name. It was a pipeline company in the business of building and installing and connecting oil pipelines and oil transfer systems.

Rockefeller gained a choke hold and dictatorial power over who could move oil where and when and how much, and so, established an oil transfer monopoly by which he could dictate the ability of actual oil companies to deliver on their contracts.

Standard Oil was busted as a monopoly in the 1920's. The disgraced moguls retreated to Europe and started the International Monetary Fund (IMF)--- and together with their European friends, the Rothschilds, they did the same thing to the banking industry that they had already been convicted of doing to the oil industry.

These transfer control monopolies are unlawful, illegal, and immoral, but unbelievable as this is, they got away with it again in another industry, and weren't called out for it until 2015.

They used Standard Oil to create a transfer and use monopoly on oil, and a transfer and use monopoly in the banking industry by controlling bank transfers through SWIFT....

Look around and what do you see? Public utility monopolies. Public transit monopolies.

These are all very much in the same vein:

In all these cases, a vital commodity -- oil, money, electricity, telecommunications, transportation -- is monopolized indirectly by controlling access to it.

Could you indirectly monopolize the supply of medical doctors and apply coercion to them to assure that they recommend (and by omission of other options, induce the Public to buy) your drugs, your therapies and approved "countermeasures"?

Enter the American Medical Association, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology -- and, of course, the Food and Drug Administration.

Here's your pipeline system on steroids, controlling the supply and therefore access to medical services, defining the kind of medical service available, and dictating the availability and use of drugs and therapeutic protocols.

All these "Professional Associations" and "Credential Boards" have been bank-rolled on Rockefeller money and "Federal" Grants -- that have also been largely awarded based on compliance with "standards" imposed by these same bogus "industry authorities" and promoted by the same monopoly interests.

These "Professional Associations" and "Credential Boards" and unaccountable "Administrations" were sold to the Public as watch dogs acting in the Public Interest.

Instead, they have acted in the interest of unscrupulous and largely veiled corporate monopoly interests for profiteering and purposes of political coercion.

As usual, the Perpetrators have used "storefronts" and proxies to do their dirty work, setting up these sanctimonious hidden monopolies to excuse, whitewash, and promote their criminal profiteering and political agendas.

These self-important Associations and Agencies purportedly here to protect the Public from quackery and incompetence, dangerous drugs and fraud, have instead willingly promoted all the above, and worse, have expedited and unleashed an actual biowarfare program against the American Public -- for profit.

Over the past five years these hidden monopolies have murdered millions of innocent people and maimed and poisoned millions more for profit -- and laughed all the way to the bank in the name of protecting the victims.

They even charged you for killing your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Ask Joe Biden and Donald Trump about the billions (with a "b") of Covid injections and PCR Tests they bought. Who paid for that? Who profited from that?

Their fellow-franchise pals in the Mockingbird Media have helped out by trying to cover it all up. Down play it. Spin it. Bury it, like the victims.

These organizations are identified as Criminal Monopoly Interests so far as the American Government is concerned. They failed to protect the Public Interest to such a fantastical degree that there is no coming back.

Like the American Bar Association, the American Medical Association needs to be dismantled and held accountable, along with these politicized Certification Boards, and the complicit Agencies.

This Notification of Liability is not limited to pandemic injuries and may be freely applied to private monopolies and corporate government offices, agencies, and departments that create regulatory monopolies -- and which as incorporated entities, do not enjoy any degree of State Immunity.

This Notification of Liability also applies to any incorporated court, insurance fund, or pension fund profiting from a direct or indirect monopoly.

Promotion of Monopoly Interests, establishment of Monopolies, control of Monopoly Interests, creating a Monopoly by indirect means, obstructing the free flow of trade and commerce, impersonating a public government institution, office, department, or agency, establishing or enforcing fraudulent regulatory controls, engaging in monopoly inducement, and profiting from a monopoly are all Federal Crimes.

Notice to Principals is Notice to Agents; Notice to Agents is Notice to Principals.

The United States of North America, in the Family of Nations, Law of Nations

#blacklivesmatter #blackvotersmatters #donald trump #joe biden #naacp #blackmediamatters #blackvotersmatter #news #ados #youtube

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How to Hire the Right HVAC Contractors in Tampa?

Tampa is a place in Florida. It is mainly known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and warm summer conditions. The heat and humidity can make life uncomfortable indoors without a reliable air conditioning system. When your AC unit breaks down, you should find a skilled HVAC contractor, which is an important priority. Here, you will get a lot of information about hiring the right contractor in Tampa to ensure your home stays cool and comfortable during all summer.

Know About Tampa’s Climatic Condition:

Tampa experiences a humid subtropical climate that combines hot, humid summers with dry and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is mainly around 32 degrees Celsius. The humidity level often increases. These conditions can make summer heat feel even more enhanced. Here, you should give importance to the need for a well-functioning air conditioning system. The winter temperatures rarely come below 10 degrees Celsius, which makes heating less of a concern for Tampa People.

Various Types of HVAC Services Offered:

There are various types of HVAC services offered to Tampa individuals.

Repair process: Starting from diagnosing problems in thermostats to fixing clogged coils, qualified technicians can quickly face many issues and restore your comfort with AC repair.

Installation mechanism: Whether you are replacing an aging unit or installing a new system, experienced contractors can ensure a smooth and efficient process

Maintenance system: You should have regular tune-ups that help prevent breakouts, increase your system’s lifespan, and improve efficiency by saving money on energy bills.

Consider the Process to Find the Right HVAC Contractor:

You should conduct proper research: You should start making a list of potential HVAC contractors in Tampa. You can use online resources, local directories, and recommendations from families and friends to create your list.

You should verify qualifications: You can check each contractor's insurance coverage, license, and credentials. By taking this step, you can be sure that the professionals you are working with are authentic and qualified.

You should make proper evaluations: To reduce the number on your list, you should thoroughly examine online evaluations and ratings. You can seek contractors who have a history of dependable service and who have received mostly positive reviews.

For an estimate, you can consult: You should make written estimate requests by getting in touch with the contractors that made the shortlist. To receive precise quotations, you can provide them with specifics about your AC system and the problems you are having.

You can create a contrast and assess: You should examine the quotes in light of the price, the extent of the work, and the contractor's methodology for resolving your air conditioning repair. You can assess their professionalism, manner of speaking, and eagerness to respond to your inquiries.

You can make reference requests: To hear firsthand descriptions of referrals' experiences, you can contact previous clients. Consulting with past clients directly could provide important information about the dependability and quality of the contractor's services.

You should choose your course of action: Once all of your needs and finances have been considered, you can select the HVAC contractor that best suits you. As soon as work starts, make sure you have a formal contract in place.

Key Factors to Consider When Hiring HVAC Contractors:

Licensing and Certification Process:

You should ensure that the HVAC contractor Tampa you hire is licensed and certified to operate in Tampa. This guarantees that they have fulfilled the necessary industry standards and have the needed skills to perform AC repair and installation. You can also verify their credentials through the Florida business and professional process.

Summaries and Agreements in Writing:

You should obtain written quotes from various contractors in order to evaluate costs and offerings. The cost of the parts, labor and any other extras should all be included in a thorough written estimate. You can get a written contract that specifies the work to be done when it is completed and how payment will be made after choosing a contractor.

Energy-Saving Remedies:

You should take into consideration contractors that provide energy-efficient solutions, which is crucial, especially in light of rising energy expenses. Make inquiries regarding energy-saving solutions that can lower your utility costs and environmental effects, such as programmable thermostats and high-efficiency HVAC systems.

Services for Emergency:

At any time, and usually when you least expect it, air conditioning repair can occur. To make sure you're not stuck inside in the oppressive Tampa heat, find out if the contractor provides emergency services or after-hours assistance.

Get a Right HVAC Contractor in Tampa:

Tampa’s hot and humid climate demands efficient and reliable air conditioning. You should hire the right HVAC contractor to make sure that your home stays cool and comfortable. You should remember that a well-maintained HVAC system not only keeps you cool but also helps you save money and extends the lifespan of your unit. Invest in your home’s comfort and peace of mind by choosing a reputable HVAC contractor in Tampa.

Source: https://protekps.blogspot.com/2024/08/how-to-hire-right-hvac-contractors-in.html

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