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    NON_POLITICAL China Coronavirus THREAD

    Racist much? MERS started in the Middle East, Ebola in Africa.
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    If you stated here that you never get the flu vaccine, would you do the same for the COVID19 vaccine?

    It's not about the deadliness of the virus, in fact, transmissibility has an inverse relationship with deadliness. (i.e. virus that are super deadly kills their host before the host has a chance to spread much). The eventual outcome with this particular virus, when given enough time horizon, is...
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    Just bought a house..

    There is no need for the shock and awe on the price vs sq footage debate. We all know the biggest driving factor in determining real estate price by far is location, not the size of the property. Location determines how long your commute will be (which is tied to the kind of job that are...
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    Samsung 960 Pro 512GB vs 960 Evo 1TB

    Usage will be for gaming and Adobe Lightroom cataloging/workflows. I can't hold off an entire build for 9 months just because one particular component of a build is facing supply constraints. I need an SSD for the new build, so I might as well get a high end one now and be done with it in one...
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    Samsung 960 Pro 512GB vs 960 Evo 1TB

    Making a new build, need to decide between the 2 960 series from Samsung. The budget is less than $450 for the SSD, so it rules me out of the 960 Pro 1TB. Based on the published specs from Samsung, it looks like the 1TB 960 Evo is actually faster than the 512GB 960 Pro in terms of 4KB random...
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    Meanwhile in china - another case of copying? SUV this time

    Yes, the design is a near copy. But the copy's nip/tuck is better looking than the original.
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    More fun with Chinese tourists

    So if you said the same thing about black people during Katrina you would get banned. Or you can easily say all American people are savages for stomping each other over a discounted TV on Black Friday at Walmart. You see how stupid using stereotypes can be? China is rapidly coming out of...
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    Angry boss - Micromanager?

    Is he micro-managing other people as well? From a manager's perspective, a lot of bosses don't like to micro-manage (because it is actually a shit load of work and not scalable), but has to on certain people that are not measuring up to the tasks assigned. This is usually a step before getting...
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    1 Larg popcarn + 2 large drinks = $20?!

    They don't make anything on the movie tickets. The only way for a theater to be profitable is to have high margin concession sales. In mature businesses, you don't price your product based on cost, you price it on people's willingness to pay.
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    Any ways to avoid the no health insurance tax penalty?

    That has nothing to do with my statement. Whether something works or not doesn't necessarily mean that philosophically it is the right thing to do. I'm sure tapping everybody's phone and email will reduce the chances of a terrorist attack, but doesn't necessarily mean it is right thing to...
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    Any ways to avoid the no health insurance tax penalty?

    Government shouldn't force you to buy anything. But hospitals shouldn't be forced to treat people who make bad choices in life and then leave the tax payers to foot the bill. If you want to take chances, be my guest. But don't come crawling to the emergency room when you crack your head or...
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    What would happen in a society where human labor is replaced by machines?

    A new class of jobs are created because of the machines. Somebody's gotta program and service the machines. However, many Americans are lazy and don't want to pursue math, science or skilled blue collar labor because it's too "hard". They just want to stand around the assembly line and...
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    When should I stop renting and a buy a house? (lots of details in post)

    If your future income stream is stable (high liklidhood that you will keep making what you make if not more), then you can build significant wealth by using your high income as leverage. Remember, even with a 20 percent down payment, you are paying a dollar for every 4 dollars of other people's...
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    Thailand's dog meat trade...

    Based on what? Western standard and cultural norms? Asians have been eating dogs as food for thousands of years. I don't agree with with the cruel way they kill their food, but I am open minded enough to not judge them for it. Indian people don't eat beef as cows are sacred in their culture...
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    Is it just me or are weddings starting to get out of control?

    There is nothing wrong spending a little bit of money on a wedding as long as your financial situation allows you to. A wedding is an experience, money buys you a little bit better experience with all other things being equal. Having said that, if it is between a house down payment or a...
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    Why millennials can't land jobs

    Other than being tardy, the other 3 points are not really that big of a deal in the software industry. I have hired millennials, Gen Xers and occasionally baby boomers in this industry. Casual clothing is okay because most software development jobs are not customer facing. If we are hiring for...
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    Do you use a large screen TV (larger than 32") as a computer monitor?

    1920x1080 on a 40 inch TV? The pixel density will be way too low. It would be a really crappy user experience if you are trying to read text, unless you zoom 150% and sit at least 6 feet away.
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    4 people who earn six figures and still feel broke

    If you make $200k and single, you should have no trouble affording a $700k house after a 20% down, which you should have when you are single and worked a few years at that income level. Most Californians afford pricier houses with less income.
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    4 people who earn six figures and still feel broke

    The term "six figure salary" when I grew up in the late 80s and early 90s is really equivalent to $180k-$200k nowadays. Also, there is a distinction between personal income and household income. It is much more rare to find someone making $200k than a couple making $100k each. If you make...
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    Can someone give a primer on India's recent history and culture?

    Democracy is actually not very efficient for developing countries trying to rapidly improve their infrastructure. When you have an oligarchy, you can tell people to move out of the way to build trains, airports, etc. without worrying about every single person's welfare. Are there some people...
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    Want to move to the Seattle area

    Houses are around $500-600K (~2200 sq ft) in any area with a decent school district, and can easily hit $800K-$1 Mil on the Eastside. So be prepared for sticker shock.
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    why are road cyclist so disliked vs regular or mountain cyclists

    Cyclists are not efficient. You are wasting everybody's gas whose slowly tailing behind you when you block everybody's cars and causing drivers to pollute the world more. You are wasting everybody's time as well going at 17 MPH. Ride the bus if you want efficiency. Go to the gym if you want...
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    What would you say is a healthy weight for a male who is 6' in height?

    Most Americans are fat, just admit it. No, you are not big-boned or a body builder, stop making excuses for yourself. Just because you look like the average American doesn't mean you aren't fat, the average guy is overweight in America.
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    I HATE unexpected bills >:(

    The taxes are planned, it is your fault for not anticipating you had to pay tax one way or another. As for the brakes, it sounds like you got scammed by the dealer. I highly doubt the newly-designed caliper doesn't work with the OEM rotor for a vehicle that is under warranty.
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    should VIP's be allowed to skip lines at amusement parks?

    Ain't nothing wrong with it, no different than 1st class airline passengers boarding first. It's called capitalism. If you don't think is fair, then move to a socialist country.
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    Investors Opinions.....

    You are unlikely going to make any money from day-trading. If you do, it is because of luck, not because you magically have some stock-picking skills that every other day-trader don't. In this case, you might as well put it all on black in Vegas. Please take a finance and an financial...
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    When does it make sense to lease a car?

    Lease makes sense if you: 1. You like to drive new cars every 2-3 years 2. You can afford to do #1 comfortably and you are financially savvy. 3. You find cars that makes sense to lease (i.e. cars with high residuals). For example, BMW 3 series have one of the highest residuals offered by...
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    Its official, 4 year degree needed even for file clerks, minimum wage jobs

    From the article: "I am over $100,000 in student loan debt right now," said Megan Parker, who earns $37,000 as the firm's receptionist. She graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2011 with a degree in fashion and retail management" If you go for a worthless degree, don't be...
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    New car prices are out of control

    I like cars. To me, it is more than a transportation tool because I enjoy driving and the latest and greatest gadgets built into them. So if I spend a higher proportion of my income on things I enjoy, then who the hell are you trying to judge me? You don't see me judging you because you spend...
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    First 'Official' shots of the 2014 Corvette

    The design langugage in the front is not consistent with the design language in the back. Front looks like an evolved C6 with curved and sculptured lines, rear looks like a Transformer Camaro made with lego blocks..
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    Considering a used Porsche Purchase

    A Cayman with a rear mid-engine layout is much more balanced than the antiquated 911 with the rear engine layout. Most of the Porsche enthusiasts have long expressed that Cayman has a technological superior platform. The only reason that Porsche hasn't put in a higher HP engine in it is that...
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    What's good to buy in China?

    Not sure where you've been but that is not accurate at all. There isa whole street of suit makers in Shanghai that tailors to expats, they've got the latest cuts with Italian wool. You just gotta pony up the $$$. A top quality suit will run equivalent to $800 USD (about the cost of an average...
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    What's good to buy in China?

    Labor/Service is cheaper, goods are not, especially if you want authentic name brands stuff.
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    My 2007 Camry warranty repairs so far.....

    If you own a Camry, you probably don't care much about driving dynamics and just want to get to from point A to point B reliably. In your situation, have you though about leasing? A $300/month payment will always keep you in a new car before the warranty expires, and usually don't have to worry...
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    What's the typical salary progression for an engineer?

    Not that difficult with software "engineering" or an EE willing to program. Amazon, Microsoft around here all start fresh grads around $75k here, 2-3 years you should be able to $100k if you jump ship once, or get promoted. With other engineering (mechanical, civil, industrial, etc.), it is a...
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    Saw Range Rover Evoque Today

    Thinking about getting one, or the the 2013 X3 with the new 2.0L turbocharged 4 banger. The Evoque has surprising off-road capabilities even though it is marketed as a yuppie cruiser. Performance is also pretty good, anything under 7 seconds 0-60 is pretty good for a an SUV. The interior is...
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    If you got a new car would you get it with Nav?

    Always, it is a requirement for any vehicle I purchase. OEM nav equipment is usually integrated with the vehicle CAN bus, it can still guess by "dead recokoning" if you are in a tunnel or somewhere with no GPS signal using wheel speed/angle from the vehicle bus. It will also dim the screen if...
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    My buddy just one upped me...

    This just depends on your luck. I remember when the N54 fiasco first came about, people were going back to BMW dealership repeatedly for the high pressure fuel pump. When my 335i went into limp mode on the road, I was thankful that it only took once. Plus Audi dealership experiences are...
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    My buddy just one upped me...

    Having owned both BMW and Audi as brand new purchases, they are about on par in terms repairs. As long as you are within the warranty period, dealer will take care of it just the same.
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    My buddy just one upped me...

    The newer supercharged V6 in the S4 and S5 Cabrio > the outdated V8 that is heavy and has relative weak HP/Liter ratio. The only good thing about the V8 is the noise it makes, but it is pretty weak for the size. A proper V8 is the one in RS4/RS5, that is a proper V8 with the HP/Torque numbers...
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