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flamehead2k1 t1_jed3xyi wrote
Reply to comment by Kodiak_85 in SEPTA Inks Contract to Make 3 Stations Fully Accessible – NBC10 Philadelphia by RoughRhinos
My understanding is that existing stations were grandfathered but need to be brought up to compliance once major renovations are made.
Without funding associated with the passage of the ADA, transportation agencies had no ability to renovate all their stations.
flamehead2k1 t1_jcb5b73 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Philly Mag: 6 Philadelphians With Promising Approaches to Gun Violence Prevention by hclvyj
Removed, copyright infringement
flamehead2k1 t1_jcagwqd wrote
Reply to comment by GooFoYouPal in Fifth graders from Kensington grilled nine mayoral candidates. This is what they asked of them. by [deleted]
Can he?
flamehead2k1 t1_jbgknzb wrote
Reply to comment by surferdude313 in What’s the deal w the turtles people sell at intersections? by RoverTheMonster
> These are not pets they are commitments
All pets are commitments!
flamehead2k1 t1_jawe47x wrote
Reply to comment by Dickenstein69 in Is the Flower Show worth dropping $50? by accountforquickans
Typically not a write off if you get something out of it but a portion may be considered a donation for tax purposes.
If so, PHS will include that info in your receipt.
flamehead2k1 t1_jajsk15 wrote
Reply to comment by douglas_in_philly in Is there some kind of random marching band / drum performance going on in south Philly? by crackitty25
Not to be confused with the furry orange monster from the Wells Fargo center
flamehead2k1 t1_jaj4s9o wrote
Reply to comment by theAmericanStranger in Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Here are some key policies likely to come up by PhillyPanda
There is tax on interest, dividends and some short term gains. Long term gains aren't taxed but that can easily be included.
flamehead2k1 t1_jaimh4r wrote
Reply to comment by theAmericanStranger in Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Here are some key policies likely to come up by PhillyPanda
>If you have a wage tax, why not tax the really rich who come here to retire and live off their retirement/capital ?
There is already a tax on investment earnings.
Philly isn't a huge retirement destination and likely wouldn't be if taxes on this type of income went up significantly.
Easy enough for people to live in the suburbs and come in for dining and entertainment. Especially towns along PATCO or RR
flamehead2k1 t1_jadkqwc wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
>Sharing that our city ranks well among global cities in these areas is misleading? It wasn’t intended to be.
Well in these areas from a global investor perspective is different than from a resident perspective.
Also, global asset management is probably peak neoliberalism. I say that as a neoliberal working in that industry.
>Neoliberalism is contemporarily used to refer to market-oriented reform policies such as "eliminating price controls, deregulating capital markets, lowering trade barriers" and reducing, especially through privatization and austerity, state influence in the economy.
flamehead2k1 t1_jadk861 wrote
Reply to comment by LFKhael in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
>> Policy risk > >Eh, I guess.
Policy risk for investors is high in places like Shenzen. Capital controls and CCP influence is high.
Berlin less so but strong organized labor is a potential policy risk.
flamehead2k1 t1_jadjbg7 wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
That comment doesn't change what the intended audience for this list orv why using this list for other purposes is misleading.
Thanks for your feedback
flamehead2k1 t1_jadgytm wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
It matters a lot. The places that are easy to invest in and extract profit aren't necessarily the best for actual living. Particularly in the regulatory environment category.
It is a really complex discussion I don't have time to explain in detail but kinda interesting you said "i don't think you're familiar with Schroders" and then subsequently say you know nothing about asset management.
flamehead2k1 t1_jadfh3n wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
>I don't think it's bias so much as the methodologies used, but I could be wrong. For example, Shenzen has a 28 out of 30 "environmental" rating.
Bias absolutely can exist in methodology
flamehead2k1 t1_jaddh02 wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
Yea, without that it is hard to really evaluate this list.
This is a list made for asset managers to evaluate investments.
I'd be really curious how they evaluate places like Sao Paulo or Buenos Aires in terms of environmental impact. Sure, they may feel the pain of climate change more than Chicago or Philadelphia but they aren't contributing to the problem nearly as much as Chicago or Philadelphia.
This is a good list for what it was made for but I don't think it should be taken beyond that.
flamehead2k1 t1_jadbtmq wrote
Reply to comment by ColdJay64 in Philadelphia Ranks #17 in Schroders Global Cities Index by ColdJay64
Do you have a link to the full 900 cities?
It does seem like there is bias toward certain nations and regions given the top 30.
They are also an asset manager so not surprising the top cities for asset management are on the list
flamehead2k1 t1_jaajmin wrote
Reply to comment by Runaround46 in China approves biggest expansion in new coal power plants since 2015, report finds | China by cosmic_fetus
>Oh dude your not supposed to change shit.
. . . >What we should be doing is driving economy vehicles but then have off-roaders or drag cars or something. > >Or just not even have personal vehicles. Use trains and streetcars to get around walkable towns. Then have faster trains for transport in-between cities.
This is a pretty big change for most Americans
flamehead2k1 t1_jaagead wrote
Reply to comment by akkelerate in China approves biggest expansion in new coal power plants since 2015, report finds | China by cosmic_fetus
Increasing the percentage of renewables is great but it isn't enough considering China is focused on high GDP growth.
If the economy grows so fast that they still need to add massive amounts of coal to meet their goals, we're still fucked.
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Reply to comment by isawagoose in Anti-war partisans in Belarus claim to have damaged Russian plane | Belarus by Caratteraccio
You mean they don't defy the laws of physics?
flamehead2k1 t1_ja4c2vq wrote
Reply to comment by enn_sixty_four in Philly grocery store selling bottled water from near the Ohio train derailment, even as a Western PA grocery chain pulls product from the same source by Dryheavemorning
Itv is probably fine if in a climate controlled environment.
Leaving it out in a hot car is probably the biggest risk
flamehead2k1 t1_ja3695c wrote
Reply to comment by PM_me_ab_ur_landlord in Philly grocery store selling bottled water from near the Ohio train derailment, even as a Western PA grocery chain pulls product from the same source by Dryheavemorning
That requires the mod team to review every editorialized title.
We're not going to do that.
flamehead2k1 t1_ja2zqn3 wrote
Reply to comment by icedoutskimaskszn in Philly grocery store selling bottled water from near the Ohio train derailment, even as a Western PA grocery chain pulls product from the same source by Dryheavemorning
Expiration dates on water are more about the plastic leeching in than water going bad and I've seen anywhere from 6 months to 2 years from manufacture.
Bottled water sucks and should minimized to when it is really needed but this water is likely fine as you said
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Reply to comment by RoverTheMonster in Wissahickon Brewery in East Falls may be on the way out due to PECO by PettyAndretti
Also interesting. They have a website not really organized like a news site but you can read their paper!
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Reply to comment by Mysterious_Bobcat483 in Please keep your dogs out of dog parks and other social environments - dangerous contagious illness by [deleted]
We don't accept unconfirmed "industry insider" information.
Posts regarding matters of public safety require legitimate sources.
As an industry insider, I hope you can appreciate why at don't accept unsourced information
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Reply to Please keep your dogs out of dog parks and other social environments - dangerous contagious illness by [deleted]
Removed, post the article with original title.
flamehead2k1 t1_jef6zzt wrote
Reply to comment by Loot_my_body in Missing kitten around 3rd and Oregon by Loot_my_body
Hopefully it is him!