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On This Day In Michael Jackson HIStory - May 30th
2023.05.30 13:03 FelicitySmoak_ On This Day In Michael Jackson HIStory - May 30th
 | 1970 - "The Love You Save" by the Jackson 5 enters the Billboard US Hot 100 singles chart at #45. In late June, will peak at #1 & stay there for 2 weeks submitted by FelicitySmoak_ to MichaelJackson [link] [comments] 1971 - The Jackson 5 play at the Fairgrounds Arena (now Jim Norick Arena) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on their 2nd national tour 1977 - The Jacksons perform “Keep On Dancing” on Numéro Un Joe Dassin taped at the Buttes-Chaumont Studios in Paris, France while on their European tour. It would air on July 2nd https://preview.redd.it/l7qs60bu1t2b1.jpg?width=583&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6097f10de11c1eed4db5c31fd60ee1164723854d https://preview.redd.it/u8bs840v1t2b1.jpg?width=535&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9656ff295d3383c08dab4328533c5ddcc738131f 1979 - On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1987 - The Los Angeles Times reports that Michael has submitted an official bid, for an undisclosed sum, for the remains of the late John Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, from the London Hospital Medical College which has kept them since Merrick’s death in 1890. Michael's manager, Frank DiLeo, commented “Jackson has no exploitative intentions whatsoever and cares about and is concerned with the Elephant Man as a dedicated and devoted collector of art and antiques" Also adding that Michael "has a high degree of respect for the memory of Merrick" 1992 - "In The Closet" peaked at #6 during it's 5th week on the Billboard chart. It would stay in the Top 40 for 11 weeks 1997 - HIStory tour rehearsals in Bremen, Germany 2000 - Dangerous (album) is certified 7X platinum by the RIAA. https://preview.redd.it/mux66z1m1t2b1.jpg?width=200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=534424417cb398602f1e05ad08738a2b71593424 https://preview.redd.it/d9mty4pm1t2b1.png?width=325&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e4d908b0017480477988d8cb306482571b7cf96 2000 - Michael announces that he has become a key partner & investor in HollywoodTicket.com, a promotional and marketing site that gives netizens the chance to win backstage passes to concerts & visits to film/tv show shoots. The amount he invested was not disclosed but it's understood to be in the millions 2003 - Michael attends a party at Robert Evan's house to celebrate Brett Ratner's Hillhaven Lodge: The Photo Book Pictures book launch. Brett Ratner is the director of Rush Hour. Later that same night, Michael shows up at a MTV Movie Awards post party at Ron Burkle's Beverly Hills Mansion where he meets Puff Daddy and Paris Hilton among others. https://preview.redd.it/dqatcf5r1t2b1.jpg?width=487&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15562776b7bed38a21cb83b55196fc88f4763164 https://preview.redd.it/lcfs3asr1t2b1.jpg?width=1707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d44d91cf64ea078ecfc0e8d91a591feb80c49f6 https://preview.redd.it/nnogz5ls1t2b1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34428f4ce83bf04217c4d2b4b66e880d1ce86a1d 2005 - No court today due to the Memorial Day holiday 2006 - Michael Jackson takes his kids and his nanny Grace to Tokyo Disneyland. 2007 - A collection of almost 2000 Jackson family items dating from the mid-1960's to the early '90's goes to auction in the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas. These are items from a storage warehouse that Henry Vaccaro came in to possession of after a failed business venture ended up in bankruptcy court. Items include Michael's gold record for Thriller, handwritten "ABC" lyrics & a signed Victory tour program 2013 - Jackson v AEG Trial Day 20 Katherine and Rebbie Jackson are in court. The court also heard an update on efforts to get emails and any other records from a computer used by Michael's former manager, Frank Dileo. Apparently an LA attorney has a copy of Dileo's computer hard drive. Attorneys are working to get a copy of the HD to both sides. The copy was revealed during a deposition of Dileo's widow earlier this week in Pennsylvania, plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish said Paul Gongaware Testimony Jackson direct Gongaware said he met with his attorneys again yesterday to refresh his recollection Panish asked if AEG was concerned about Mr. Jackson's health. "When he was sick we obviously had a concern," Gongaware responded. Gongaware said he understood Michael was sick from reading the chain of emails shown yesterday. But Gongaware told the jury he didn't have any particular concern about Michael Jackson other than on June 19th, no one told Gongaware about being concerned with his health. Gongaware testified that he disagreed with Houghdahl's opinion, saying he had no "particular concern" about Jackson's health and ability to perform Talking about the email Hougdahl sent saying Michael was deteriorating quickly, Gongaware explained: "I didn't see it the way he saw." Hougdahl, in response to concerns expressed by Travis Payne about Jackson's weight Email 6/15/09 from Hougdahl to Gongaware : He needs some cheeseburgers with a bunch of Wisconsin cheesehead bowlers and a couple of brats and beers"Was he joking around about this situation?" Panish asked Gongaware, referring to Hougdahl. "I think he was," Gongaware replied. "Did you think that was funny?" Panish asked. "I did," Gongaware admitted Panish asked about indemnity in Gongaware's contract. The exec said indemnity means that someone else is taking on the responsibility. "I haven't read my contract in 12/13 years, I don't know what it says," Gongaware said. Gongaware said he does not know how many pages his employment agreement is. Panish asked if he AEG would cover for Gongaware should they be found guilty. Gongaware said it was his understanding that he wouldn't be personally responsible financially if the jury sided with Jackson family. Panish: "That means if you did something wrong..."Adding that depending upon the size of the judgment, AEG could go after him. Panish asked how much AEG would be able to afford, and Gongaware said he didn't know. Panish emphasized there are various ways for AEG to pay a judgment, and Gongaware mentioned they had some sort of cancellation insurance. Panish went back to discuss the email from Randy Phillips where he wrote 'Dr. Murray didn't need the gig and was unbiased and ethical' Panish: "Is Mr. Phillips unbiased and ethical, sir?"Panish asked if it was ethical for Phillips to represent to Ortega that the doctor is 'extremely successful' and 'we checked everyone out'. Gongaware responded that he didn't know what Phillips knew at the time. Panish: "Is number one priority 'the show must go on'?"Panish showed the email from John Branca, saying he had the right therapist for Michael and asked if substance abuse was involved. "This is referring to the meeting that was going to happen and I was waiting to see the results of it," Gongaware said. "I didn't believe there was a substance abuse issue," Gongaware testified. "In the entire time I was dealing with him in this tour, I saw it once when he came back from his doctor," Gongaware testified. Gongaware said that was the only time he saw Michael with slurred speech and under the influence of something. Gongaware said he didn't know what Dr. Klein was giving Michael Jackson. When Panish asked Gongaware if he checked Dr. Klein out, he replied: "No, he was Michael's doctor and it was none of my business." Gongaware said he once observed Michael looking "slow" and possibly intoxicated after a visit to his dermatologist but he didn't believe he had any "serious health problems" even after Jackson appeared weak and disoriented at a June 19 rehearsal. "My observation of Michael Jackson was that he was healthy," Gongaware said. "They had a meeting to discuss (the June 19 incident), and he took a couple days off and he came back strong" As to insurance issues, Gongaware said he was involved only peripherally. On June 25, Gongaware sent an email saying that if they didn't get sickness coverage in the insurance, they would be dropping the policy. Gongaware said he didn't know why he was pressing for sickness insurance on the day Michael died. Bob Taylor, the insurance broker, wrote back that it was always down to the medical issued from the word go. Regarding Randy Phillips asking for life insurance the day Michael died, Gongaware said he didn't pay much attention to insurance, didn't recall. The day Michael died, Gongaware said Phillips called him and told him to get over to the house right away, there seems to be a problem. Randy followed the ambulance to UCLA. "The second call was that he informed me that he had died," Gongaware remembered. On June 25, Gongaware said he went to the rehearsal at the Staples Center and talked to Kenny Ortega. Panish: "Were you sad Mr. Jackson died?""He was a business associate", Gongaware said about Michael. They did not didn't hang out as friends Panish asked about Phillips' email directing Gongaware to remove thin, skeletal footage of Michael in the red jacket from This Is It documentary. Gongaware testified that he remembered receiving the email. In his deposition played in court, Gongaware said he didn't recall the email. Panish: "Did you change your testimony?"AEG Live president and co-chief executive Randy Phillips wrote in Aug. 9 email: Make sure we take out the shots of Michael in that red leather jacket at the sound stage where the mini-movies were being filmed. He looks way too think (sic) and skeletalGongaware replied to Phillips, his boss: ok will have a look when it comes on screenGongaware said he didn't try to control any of the messages about Michael after his death to reflect he was fully engaged in rehearsals. Panish asked about an email from Gongaware okay'ing the band, singers and dancer to give interviews but asked them to keep it positive In another email July 9, 2009, email to music coordinator JoAnn Tominaga, Gongaware wrote: We are ok with the band, singers and dancers doing interviews now. The only thing we ask is that they keep it positive and stress that Michael was active, engaged and not the emaciated person some want to paint him as being.Answering questions from Jackson family attorney Brian Panish, Gongaware said he was not trying to control the film's message. Panish: "You're telling them what not to say, aren't you sir?"Gongaware's testimony again emphasized the contrast between the answers he gave during his deposition under oath in December 2012 and his responses in the courtroom. In testimony, he agreed that Phillips meant "thin" in his email, instead of the word he typed, 'think'. Asked during the deposition what Phillips meant, he replied, "I don't know what he meant" Gongaware said nothing was taken out of the documentary, which included rehearsals for the scheduled 50 concerts in London. Gongaware promised in a follow-up email to Phillips that he'd "have a look," but he testified that he never dumped any footage. "We didn't keep anything out based on what Randy wrote," Gogaware told jurors. Gongaware testified that he did not know why Phillips would ask that. Gongaware said there were 15,000 tickets per show, $1.5 million in tickets per show, $47 million for all 31 shows. Tickets were selling at lightening fast, Gongaware said. "As fast as the system can sell.". The tickets were sold in March, Gongaware said. It was held by the arena, AEG had control of the money. Gongaware said merchandising was another way of making money. The building, which is owned by AEG, would keep the revenue of beverage sold. Gongaware said the beverage money would offset the arena rent, which Michael would not have to pay. Gongaware: "His (MJ) potential was great"Before lunch, Panish asked Gongaware whether This Is It was intended to be a multi-city tour. Gongaware said no, it was just going to be the 50 shows at London's O2 arena. "The only thing we knew was 50 shows in London. Michael had not agreed to anything else," Gongaware explained Panish asked Gongaware by the time the show was sold out, how many people were in the queue to buy tickets. "250,000 people were still in the queue, which would be enough to sell another 50 shows," Gongaware answered. During Murray's trial, Gongaware testified that 250k people still wanted tickets. He told that jury This Is It would be a multi-city tour. Panish: "Did you tell the truth when you testified in this case, sir?"Panish then concluded his questioning of Gongaware. AEG cross AEG's attorney, Marvin Putnam, did the questioning of Gongaware on behalf of the defendants. Putnam: "Have you ever been sued personally for the wrongful death of anyone?"Putnam asked about Gongaware's memory and he said it's okay Putnam asked Gongaware about some of the emails shown to jurors yesterday. Putnam was trying to show that not all the contents of the emails had been shown to jury. Some email addresses had been redacted. Attorney Brian Panish objected to the redactions, and got testy with the judge. It prompted another lengthy sidebar. When attorneys returned from the judge's chambers, Putnam resumed questioning Gongaware about emails sent to his private account Putnam said Gongaware handed over more than 13,000 emails in discovery from the This Is It period Putnam inquired about Gongaware's Kazoodi personal email account. On 6/20/09, the chain of emails with "Trouble at the Front" was sent there. Gongaware said he didn't remember receiving this email. Gongaware said he had more than one "Kazoodi" email account. He said he was not using the account the email was sent to on 6/20. "The account was closed at the time." Putnam presented Gongaware a document that indicated the private email account had been closed at the time. Gongaware said he never denied it was sent. Gongaware claimed yesterday was the first time he saw this chain of emails. Putnam used the closed email account to try to show Gongaware's testimony was truthful Putnam: "Why could you not recall e-mails?"Some of the e-mails were new to him because he was so busy putting Jackson's tour together that he never read them, he said. Gongaware said he was receiving hundreds of email a day at the height of 2008/09 tour preparation. "Mostly, it was just a time factor if it was something that didn't have to do with me" Gongaware said he doesn't have an office at AEG, and that he works on his own projects. He has an office at his house. Gongaware is the Co-CEO of AEG Live Concerts West with John Meglen. He said he was the co-founder of the company. Phillips is AEG Live CEO Gongaware explained be has been testifying about what he could recall. If he didn't remember, he said he told the jury he couldn't recall. Gongaware testified he looked at the emails after his deposition because he wanted to put everything together and see the bigger picture. Putnam: "Did you try to give your best testimony?" Gongaware: "Yes, I did" Regarding the phone call between Gongaware and Dr. Murray where the doctor asked about $5 million, Gongaware said he remembers that call. The next call between the two, it was the $150,000 call, where Gongaware offered the doctor $150k. Gongaware said those were the only two calls he had with Dr. Murray Gongaware said the 1st time he met Dr. Murray was a meeting at Michael's Carolwood house. He said MJ, Kenny, Randy, Frank & Dr Murray were present. Gongaware recalled the other meeting with Dr. Murray was an encounter with him at The Forum. He remembers saying hello to him. Gongaware said he's sure he didn't meet with Dr. Murray other than on those two occasions Gongaware said he promoted couple of shows/dances in college. He graduated in '69 from Waynesboro College in Pennsylvania in Accounting. He worked for Arthur Andersen in NYC after college as auditor. He said one needed two years of experience in order to get CPA license.The company ended up shutting down after being involved in the Enron scandal, Gongaware explained. He said there's a continuing education requirement in order to maintain his CPA license, but he hasn't kept current. "I didn't like that work," Gongaware said about leaving the practice. "I wanted to do things and not just be an accountant." Gongaware said he ski bummed for a winter and would do bookkeeping to pay for his lodge. His first big show was in Colorado -- he got The Grateful Dead to perform at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. He said he didn't know the band or any of its managers, but asked them to come to Colorado. They did, and the show was a hit. "The concert was sold out", Gongaware said, and he became an independent promoter. Around 1975, he met Terry Bassett who worked at Concerts West and Gongaware went to work for them in their Seattle office. He worked for them for about 10 years. Gongaware said he went to work for the company because the money was steady. At Concerts West, Gongaware worked with Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Beach Boys, Chicago, Eric Clapton, among others. This Concerts West is not the same; he is the currently the co-CEO. Gongaware left Seattle and came to LA to work at Concerts West. He then went to Warner Miller Films. The company did primarily ski movies. Jerry Weintraub was Elvis' promoter and Concerts West assigned him to work with Colonel Parker, Elvis' manager. Gongaware was in his 20s when he worked with Elvis. He said when they'd announce an Elvis concert, there would be lines at the box office for 4 days. Gongaware said Colonel would buy ads on every radio station and promote the show. When tickets went on sale, Gongaware was to report to Colonel every hour regarding the ticket sales. Elvis Presley's death became a controversy at this trial as the man (Gongaware) who promoted both artists' last tours testified. He testified yesterday that Presley died of a drug overdose, but when his own lawyer questioned him today he changed his testimony to say Elvis died of a heart ailment. Presley collapsed in the bathroom of his Memphis, Tennessee, mansion, Graceland, on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. While his death was ruled the result of an irregular heartbeat, the autopsy report was sealed amid accusations that abuse of prescription drugs caused the problem.How Presley died is relevant because Jackson lawyers argue Gongaware's experience as Elvis's promoter should have made him more aware of drug abuse by artists, including Michael Jackson. Although he worked advance promotion on Elvis Presley's last tours -- under the direction of Presley manager Colonel Tom Parker -- Gongaware testified he never met Presley. Putnam:"Did you understand he had a problem with drugs?"Around 1992, Gongaware went to work on the Dangerous tour with Michael. This was his first time working with Michael Jackson. He worked with the Jacksons in 2000 but he remembered working on a tour with the Jacksons prior to 92 and said Michael was part of the group. "I was the tour manager, handled the logistics and travel for the B party," Gongaware said, adding he worked for Michael but not for A party.
Putnam: "Were there any doctors in that tour?"Gongaware said Dr. Forecast was Michael's personal doctor. He didn't think Dr. Forecast treated anyone else, so they had Dr. Finkelstein also. Dr. Finkelstein, a general practitioner, was in the B party. They went to places where they didn't know the quality of local healthcare. Gongaware explained Dr. Finkelstein treated B, C and D parties. Gongaware said he did not see any doctor treat Michael. Dr. Finkelstein told Gongaware he treated Michael twice. Dr. Forecast wasn't in Bangkok yet, so Dr. Finkelstein treated him when he needed. "The King of Thailand said Michael would have to do the second show because his friends were attending", Gongaware recalled.Gongaware said the King put armed guards outside their doors to make sure they didn't leave Putnam: "During the Dangerous tour, had you come to have an understating that Michael had a problem with drugs or painkillers?"Gongaware said. He learned it had to do with drug addiction because Michael announced it. Putnam played the audio with Michael's statement: "My friends and doctors advised me to seek professional guidance immediately in order to eliminate what has become an addition. It is time for me to acknowledge my need for treatment"On Jun 25, 2009 Gabriel Sutter (a tech guy) wrote Gongaware a condolences email. "It was such an incredible shock to go through that experience," Gongaware explained. Gongaware's response on July 5, 2009: I was working on the Elvis tour when he died so I kind of knew what to expect"You have all these people out of work," Gongaware explained. "With Elvis some were without jobs permanently." Under questioning from Putnam, Gongaware said he didn't mean that he expected Jackson to die like Elvis. He was referring to the trauma of people losing their jobs because a tour is canceled and the estate taking over the legacy, he said. Putnam: "When you wrote the email, did you expect Michael to die?"Here's what Gongaware had to say about the role of the estate after Elvis died (and what he expected after Jackson's death.): "Then the estate takes over, and everything's different. You have nothing to say about anything"When one of his friends asked about his plans after Michael's death, Gongaware replied he was "trying to recover our losses from the show" "Michael died of overdose of Propofol. He didn't die of being sick or malnutrition", Gongaware said. He said that he had no idea of what Propofol was. "I had no idea" Jackson was using propofol in the weeks before his death, Gongaware testified Gongaware said he worked on Michael's memorial service. He was in charge of the tickets and worked closely with the family. He said he didn't charge for his work. Putnam: "Why did you work at the memorial service?"Court Transcript 2017 - Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland, starring Navi as Michael, premieres on the Lifetime channel in the US |
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2023.05.29 22:53 ctcx Is it a bad idea financially for me to buy a Tesla model 3? (Behind on retirement).
My main goals in life is becoming millonaire and having financial independence. 45, single (and will remain that way, no dependents), self-employed, 180k in savings, 143k in my SEP retirement plan (I am aware I am behind for my age, maxing it out now, contributed $47,542 last year but still behind for my age. So far this year I contributed $8,900 and I will most likely max it out once I do my taxes for the year). $2546 in a HSA. Total in assets $322,374.
I would be putting 18k down on the Tesla and paying $552 a month over 48 months at 5.59%.
Currently rent a studio apt in Los Angeles (my apartment has EV chargers) and may buy a condo next year or some time after that but not this year because I can't decide where to live. Zero debt. No credit card or installment loans, have excellent credit.
Income is different every month as I am self employed but haven't had a month under $15k before taxes in the last 2 years. In 2022 I earned 262k, 2023 is a lot less with $71,952 earnings from Jan - April with an average of $17,988 p/month. However, I also pay self employment tax, however I was minimize my taxable income and lowered by tax bracket last year by maxing out my SEP.
Major expenses are $2,200 rent and $600 a month for health insurance as I am self employed.
Reasons why I am hesitant towards buying a model 3
-Overall net worth is low at $322,374. I feel like I should wait until I have at least 400k or even 500k to be more financially "set" and "stable" before buying a new car.
- Still behind on my retirement account. I feel like the minimum I should have in my SEP by now is at LEAST $225k. I don't need 5x my current earnings as my earnings are high and I will need nowhere near that when I retire (I have no hobbies, don't like travelling etc).... but it seems a bad idea to buy a new car. I still will be able to max it out even after buying a new car but it feels like a bad decision? That money would be more in the future if I invested it in VTSAX etc after maxing out my retirement.
- Don't really NEED a new car as I work from home. I just kind of "want" a new car. My current car is a 2008 and runs good with 99k miles on it. I am just tired of it.
- It would take away money from buying a condo in the future. I live in LA and a tiny condo in the socal area is around 600k but I won't buy for at least a year if not longer because I can't decide if I even want to live in LA as I work from a laptop and technically can work anywhere.
- Won't be getting the $7500 tax rebate as the income limit is 150k per individual and my income is too high
- I have excellent credit but interest rates are high.
Is it a horrible idea for me to buy this car?
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I would be putting 18k down on the Tesla and paying $552 a month over 48 months at 5.59%.
Currently rent a studio apt in Los Angeles (my apartment has EV chargers) and may buy a condo next year or some time after that but not this year because I can't decide where to live. Zero debt. No credit card or installment loans, have excellent credit.
Income is different every month as I am self employed but haven't had a month under $15k before taxes in the last 2 years. In 2022 I earned 262k, 2023 is a lot less with $71,952 earnings from Jan - April with an average of $17,988 p/month. However, I also pay self employment tax, however I was minimize my taxable income and lowered by tax bracket last year by maxing out my SEP.
Major expenses are $2,200 rent and $600 a month for health insurance as I am self employed.
Reasons why I am hesitant towards buying a model 3
-Overall net worth is low at $322,374. I feel like I should wait until I have at least 400k or even 500k to be more financially "set" and "stable" before buying a new car.
- Still behind on my retirement account. I feel like the minimum I should have in my SEP by now is at LEAST $225k. I don't need 5x my current earnings as my earnings are high and I will need nowhere near that when I retire (I have no hobbies, don't like travelling etc).... but it seems a bad idea to buy a new car. I still will be able to max it out even after buying a new car but it feels like a bad decision? That money would be more in the future if I invested it in VTSAX etc after maxing out my retirement.
- Don't really NEED a new car as I work from home. I just kind of "want" a new car. My current car is a 2008 and runs good with 99k miles on it. I am just tired of it.
- It would take away money from buying a condo in the future. I live in LA and a tiny condo in the socal area is around 600k but I won't buy for at least a year if not longer because I can't decide if I even want to live in LA as I work from a laptop and technically can work anywhere.
- Won't be getting the $7500 tax rebate as the income limit is 150k per individual and my income is too high
- I have excellent credit but interest rates are high.
Is it a horrible idea for me to buy this car?
2023.05.29 20:42 redditgirl313 Surgery Options - Do it abroad or Go Home?
Hi! I am looking for some advice as I've been going back and forth on these two options and have been driving myself a bit crazy weighing the pros and cons. Feel free to ask follow-up questions.
I recently moved to Taipei, Taiwan but am originally from Los Angeles, CA.
What would you decide for yourself if you've already gone through the journey / are going through it currently? I got injured in late March so will be scheduling my surgery very soon and finalizing this decision within the week. It is an isolated ACL tear, with no meniscus damage (to my knowledge). I have been able to walk perfectly fine and have full ROM thanks to pre-hab. Thank you in advance for reading and sharing any insights with me!
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I recently moved to Taipei, Taiwan but am originally from Los Angeles, CA.
- Stay in Taiwan, overall 'cheaper' medical care (est: $4,000 for surgery, meds, overnight stay, $60 per PT session) with competent surgeons and physical therapists that I am confident will help me get better smoothly. I live alone in a studio apartment. So the downside is that I have very few friends and family to rely on here and I am worried about the mental journey ahead as I do get in my head quite often and have already felt lonely living on my own here. I am afraid I may feel helpless if there are not too many people around. Financially, a sound decision. Mentally, it can be extremely rough and I want to be careful I am not putting myself in a truly difficult situation because not being able to walk for some time will be hard enough on me.
- Go back to California, with very expensive medical care with competent surgeons and physical therapists. The downside will be the cost will be much greater (PT clinic gave me a price of $220/ session - kinda nuts in my opinion but is that normal?? Not covered by insurance either) and having to deal with the emotions of moving back in with my parents for a bit. I will have a much larger support system (lots of friends nearby) and also the ability to move around more and play with my dog as we have a yard and a downstairs bedroom (thankfully). I will have to deal with this large-r financial burden (surgery + pt costing more, buying a plane ticket home) but will save money on not having to use UberEats, Uber, and on paying rent.
What would you decide for yourself if you've already gone through the journey / are going through it currently? I got injured in late March so will be scheduling my surgery very soon and finalizing this decision within the week. It is an isolated ACL tear, with no meniscus damage (to my knowledge). I have been able to walk perfectly fine and have full ROM thanks to pre-hab. Thank you in advance for reading and sharing any insights with me!
2023.05.29 19:31 Pro_Ana_Online Solution to Delivery Issues (UberEats/DoorDash/GrubHub/Postmates/etc)
This isn't another post complaining about how "my order wasn't delivered" or how my last order for some smoothies arrived an hour later and was completely melted (which pisses me off). Instead, I am going to focus in on the root of the problem, and the solution, from a legal perspective.
"Pirates, ninjas, and hurricanes." <-- This is the problem (please read as I am super cereal)
The underlying issue with all these delivery complains relates to the concept of international and domestic shipping of "FOB" (Free on Board) as reflected in the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code). If you've ever read a sales contract that involves shipping, FOB is one of the standard terms in the industry.
This is when the burden shifts from the seller to the buyer for delivery. So let's say you're buying an industrial piece of equipment from Hong Kong, or a ton of canned shrimp from Singapore, to be shipped across the pacific, to a port in Los Angeles, that then gets shipped by train to New York City. FOB describes when the previous person's responsibility ends (i.e. does the factory only guarantee delivery to the originating port, or to the destination port including the ocean crossing; and the same with the train).
To facilitate commerce and to deal with risks of storms, piracy, train accidents, etc., the burden shifts at specific points.
With these food delivery services it sounds like the burden ships the moment the delivery contractor picks up the food from the restaurant.
Therefore, there is a strong need for food delivery ype insurance because clearly these drivers are being attacked by ninjas and pirates or being affected by hurricanes (caused by climate change) at shockingly high levels. That's the only explanation I can see.
The solution:
Just like with international and domestic freight shipping, this provides an opportunity for an insurance company to step in such that with your order you can click the checkbox to add optional insurance, just like travelers insurance when buying a plane ticket.
There is a super cereal petition about this: https://chng.it/sRvKPcj9
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"Pirates, ninjas, and hurricanes." <-- This is the problem (please read as I am super cereal)
The underlying issue with all these delivery complains relates to the concept of international and domestic shipping of "FOB" (Free on Board) as reflected in the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code). If you've ever read a sales contract that involves shipping, FOB is one of the standard terms in the industry.
This is when the burden shifts from the seller to the buyer for delivery. So let's say you're buying an industrial piece of equipment from Hong Kong, or a ton of canned shrimp from Singapore, to be shipped across the pacific, to a port in Los Angeles, that then gets shipped by train to New York City. FOB describes when the previous person's responsibility ends (i.e. does the factory only guarantee delivery to the originating port, or to the destination port including the ocean crossing; and the same with the train).
To facilitate commerce and to deal with risks of storms, piracy, train accidents, etc., the burden shifts at specific points.
With these food delivery services it sounds like the burden ships the moment the delivery contractor picks up the food from the restaurant.
Therefore, there is a strong need for food delivery ype insurance because clearly these drivers are being attacked by ninjas and pirates or being affected by hurricanes (caused by climate change) at shockingly high levels. That's the only explanation I can see.
The solution:
Just like with international and domestic freight shipping, this provides an opportunity for an insurance company to step in such that with your order you can click the checkbox to add optional insurance, just like travelers insurance when buying a plane ticket.
There is a super cereal petition about this: https://chng.it/sRvKPcj9
2023.05.29 18:50 kadek-Bali-LA [S][USA-CA] Sony a7iii + lens kit, Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8, Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 E mount lens
Up for sale :
1. Sony a7iii with FE 28-70mm lens kit in excellent condition with no major scratches (white lines on camera edges in the picture is not scratches, just light reflection when I took the picture). I always carry it in my camera bag & tamper glass screen protector installed. Comes with original box, manual, original strap, & aftermarket charging cable (not pictured). Shutter counts: 7212
Price: SOLD
albums & time stamp
album & time stamp
album & time stamp
Price includes insured shipping conUS only. Zelle preferred or PayPal G&S + 3.5% fee. Local cash & face to face meeting available near downtown Los Angeles. I have 15 confirmed transactions so far from Watchexchange & some confirmed transactions from coffeeswap. Plenty reference available from OfferUp & eBay. Let me know if you have any questions, thank you!
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Price: SOLD
albums & time stamp
- Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 in excellent condition. Comes with original box & manual, lens hood & cap.
album & time stamp
- Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 CF (Close Focus) in like new condition, barely used. Purchased new from Dodd Camera on February 9th, 2023. Comes with original box & manual, lens hood & cap.
album & time stamp
Price includes insured shipping conUS only. Zelle preferred or PayPal G&S + 3.5% fee. Local cash & face to face meeting available near downtown Los Angeles. I have 15 confirmed transactions so far from Watchexchange & some confirmed transactions from coffeeswap. Plenty reference available from OfferUp & eBay. Let me know if you have any questions, thank you!
2023.05.29 18:18 AdMental3475 CVC 21453, Los Angeles
Hello, I got a red-light camera ticket in the city of Los Angeles on Victory Blvd and De Soto Ave back in January of this year. I didn't make the full turn but I went pretty far into the crosswalk and backed up once I realized. However, the recording stops before I back up. The picture also shows my face but the caticket is under my sister's name. I also want to note that I did look up the ticket on lametro.photonotice.com 2 weeks ago though to see the recording. :/
I'm supposed to go to court next week (June 7th), but I've heard you can ignore red light cameras in LA? Can anyone back this claim up or give me their experience/opinion? I've never received any type of ticket before and am really worried I will get fined/it gets on my record/insurance raises.
I'm waiting to hear back from a ticket lawyer but is it common for them to win if I utilize them? Like better chances than if I went myself/did written declaration?
Please and thank you so much in advance!
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I'm supposed to go to court next week (June 7th), but I've heard you can ignore red light cameras in LA? Can anyone back this claim up or give me their experience/opinion? I've never received any type of ticket before and am really worried I will get fined/it gets on my record/insurance raises.
I'm waiting to hear back from a ticket lawyer but is it common for them to win if I utilize them? Like better chances than if I went myself/did written declaration?
Please and thank you so much in advance!
2023.05.29 14:52 sonohan Anyone applying to or researching ABA approved remote learning JD programs?
The following is a list of 100% remote learning J.D. programs approved by the ABA
Sauce: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Cleveland State University College of Law University of Dayton School of Law University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) Mitchell Hamline School of Law University of New Hampshire School of Law Northeastern University School of Law St. Mary’s University School of Law Seattle University School of Law South Texas College of Law-Houston Suffolk University Law School Syracuse University College of Law Vermont Law School
Is anyone reading this currently attending, or has in the past attended one of these remote learning J.D. programs? If so, any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
What im most concerned about is whether attending a remote learning Law program will automatically result in a handicap vs those who attended in-person programs. Were you able to conduct remote mock trials and free clinics with clients to gain expereince?
Im debating between attending law school remotely vs attending in person so any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Sauce: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Cleveland State University College of Law University of Dayton School of Law University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) Mitchell Hamline School of Law University of New Hampshire School of Law Northeastern University School of Law St. Mary’s University School of Law Seattle University School of Law South Texas College of Law-Houston Suffolk University Law School Syracuse University College of Law Vermont Law School
Is anyone reading this currently attending, or has in the past attended one of these remote learning J.D. programs? If so, any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
What im most concerned about is whether attending a remote learning Law program will automatically result in a handicap vs those who attended in-person programs. Were you able to conduct remote mock trials and free clinics with clients to gain expereince?
Im debating between attending law school remotely vs attending in person so any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
2023.05.29 14:51 sonohan Question about remote learning programs
The following is a list of 100% remote learning J.D. programs approved by the ABA
Sauce: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Cleveland State University College of Law University of Dayton School of Law University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) Mitchell Hamline School of Law University of New Hampshire School of Law Northeastern University School of Law St. Mary’s University School of Law Seattle University School of Law South Texas College of Law-Houston Suffolk University Law School Syracuse University College of Law Vermont Law School
Is anyone reading this currently attending, or has in the past attended one of these remote learning J.D. programs? If so, any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
What im most concerned about is whether attending a remote learning Law program will automatically result in a handicap vs those who attended in-person programs. Were you able to conduct remote mock trials and free clinics with clients to gain expereince?
Im debating between attending law school remotely vs attending in person so any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
submitted by sonohan to OutsideT14lawschools [link] [comments]
The following is a list of 100% remote learning J.D. programs approved by the ABA
Sauce: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Cleveland State University College of Law University of Dayton School of Law University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) Mitchell Hamline School of Law University of New Hampshire School of Law Northeastern University School of Law St. Mary’s University School of Law Seattle University School of Law South Texas College of Law-Houston Suffolk University Law School Syracuse University College of Law Vermont Law School
Is anyone reading this currently attending, or has in the past attended one of these remote learning J.D. programs? If so, any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
What im most concerned about is whether attending a remote learning Law program will automatically result in a handicap vs those who attended in-person programs. Were you able to conduct remote mock trials and free clinics with clients to gain expereince?
Im debating between attending law school remotely vs attending in person so any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
2023.05.29 11:02 AdMental3475 Red light camera ticket?
Hello, I got a red-light camera ticket in the city of Los Angeles on Victory Blvd and De Soto Ave back in January of this year. I didn't make the full turn but I went pretty far into the crosswalk and backed up once I realized. However, the recording stops before I back up. The picture also shows my face but the caticket is under my sister's name.
I'm supposed to go to court next week, but I've heard you can ignore red light cameras in LA? Can anyone back this claim up or give me their experience/opinion? I've never received any type of ticket before and am really worried I will get fined/it gets on my record/insurance raises. Please and thank you so much in advance!
I also did look up the ticket on lametro.photonotice.com though to see the recording. :/
submitted by AdMental3475 to AskLosAngeles [link] [comments]
I'm supposed to go to court next week, but I've heard you can ignore red light cameras in LA? Can anyone back this claim up or give me their experience/opinion? I've never received any type of ticket before and am really worried I will get fined/it gets on my record/insurance raises. Please and thank you so much in advance!
I also did look up the ticket on lametro.photonotice.com though to see the recording. :/
2023.05.29 02:32 Cinemaphreak Metro is going up, AGAIN. Tolls on Los Angeles area freeways is going up to a max of $2.40 per mile from the $2.20 it increased to on Dec 30th.
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2023.05.29 02:26 SavvyKnucklehead Any nurses here with the job title “denial nurse”? Analysis: Health insurance claim denials are on the rise, to the detriment of patients
 | Millions of Americans in the past few years have run into this experience: filing a health care insurance claim that once might have been paid immediately but instead is just as quickly denied. If the experience and the insurer’s explanation often seem arbitrary and absurd, that might be because companies appear increasingly likely to employ computer algorithms or people with little relevant experience to issue rapid-fire denials of claims — sometimes bundles at a time — without reviewing the patient’s medical chart. A job title at one company was “denial nurse.” submitted by SavvyKnucklehead to nursing [link] [comments] It’s a handy way for insurers to keep revenue high — and just the sort of thing that provisions of the Affordable Care Act were meant to prevent. Because the law prohibited insurers from deploying previously profit-protecting measures such as refusing to cover patients with preexisting conditions, the authors worried that insurers would compensate by increasing the number of denials. READ MORE: Exploring the health care challenges rural Americans face across 5 states And so, the law tasked the Department of Health and Human Services with monitoring denials both by health plans on the Obamacare marketplace and those offered through employers and insurers. It hasn’t fulfilled that assignment. Thus, denials have become another predictable, miserable part of the patient experience, with countless Americans unjustly being forced to pay out-of-pocket or, faced with that prospect, forgoing needed medical help. A recent KFF study of ACA plans found that even when patients received care from in-network physicians — doctors and hospitals approved by these same insurers — the companies in 2021 nonetheless denied, on average, 17% of claims. One insurer denied 49% of claims in 2021; another’s turndowns hit an astonishing 80% in 2020. Despite the potentially dire impact that denials have on patients’ health or finances, data shows that people appeal only once in every 500 cases. Sometimes, the insurers’ denials defy not just medical standards of care but also plain old human logic. Here is a sampling collected for the KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” joint project. Dean Peterson of Los Angeles said he was “shocked” when payment was denied for a heart procedure to treat an arrhythmia, which had caused him to faint with a heart rate of 300 beats per minute. After all, he had the insurer’s preapproval for the expensive ($143,206) intervention. More confusing still, the denial letter said the claim had been rejected because he had “asked for coverage for injections into nerves in your spine” (he hadn’t) that were “not medically needed.” Months later, after dozens of calls and a patient advocate’s assistance, the situation is still not resolved. An insurer’s letter was sent directly to a newborn child denying coverage for his fourth day in a neonatal intensive care unit. “You are drinking from a bottle,” the denial notification said, and “you are breathing on your own.” If only the baby could read. Deirdre O’Reilly’s college-age son, suffering a life-threatening anaphylactic allergic reaction, was saved by epinephrine shots and steroids administered intravenously in a hospital emergency room. His mother, utterly relieved by that news, was less pleased to be informed by the family’s insurer that the treatment was “not medically necessary.” As it happens, O’Reilly is an intensive-care physician at the University of Vermont. “The worst part was not the money we owed,” she said of the $4,792 bill. “The worst part was that the denial letters made no sense — mostly pages of gobbledygook.” She has filed two appeals, so far without success. Some denials are, of course, well considered, and some insurers deny only 2% of claims, the KFF study found. But the increase in denials, and the often strange rationales offered, might be explained, in part, by a ProPublica investigation of Cigna — an insurance giant, with 170 million customers worldwide. ProPublica’s investigation, published in March, found that an automated system, called PXDX, allowed Cigna medical reviewers to sign off on 50 charts in 10 seconds, presumably without examining the patients’ records. Decades ago, insurers’ reviews were reserved for a tiny fraction of expensive treatments to make sure providers were not ordering with an eye on profit instead of patient needs. These reviews — and the denials — have now trickled down to the most mundane medical interventions and needs, including things such as asthma inhalers or the heart medicine that a patient has been on for months or years. What’s approved or denied can be based on an insurer’s shifting contracts with drug and device manufacturers rather than optimal patient treatment. Automation makes reviews cheap and easy. A 2020 study estimated that the automated processing of claims saves U.S. insurers more than $11 billion annually. But challenging a denial can take hours of patients’ and doctors’ time. Many people don’t have the knowledge or stamina to take on the task, unless the bill is especially large or the treatment obviously lifesaving. And the process for larger claims is often fabulously complicated. The Affordable Care Act clearly stated that HHS “shall” collect the data on denials from private health insurers and group health plans and is supposed to make that information publicly available. (Who would choose a plan that denied half of patients’ claims?) The data is also supposed to be available to state insurance commissioners, who share with HHS the duties of oversight and trying to curb abuse. To date, such information-gathering has been haphazard and limited to a small subset of plans, and the data isn’t audited to ensure it is complete, according to Karen Pollitz, a senior fellow at KFF and one of the authors of the KFF study. Federal oversight and enforcement based on the data are, therefore, more or less nonexistent. HHS did not respond to requests for comment for this article. The government has the power and duty to end the fire hose of reckless denials harming patients financially and medically. Thirteen years after the passage of the ACA, perhaps it is time for the mandated investigation and enforcement to begin. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF. |
2023.05.29 01:45 lunaboro 23123 (a) — will my insurance go up?
Hey!
Located in Los Angeles.
I received a 23123 (a) almost two years ago. I really wasn’t using my phone but that’s life and couldn’t argue with the cop. I did try though. Haha.
Anyways. Does this impact insurance rates if I go get my own insurance? I’ve been on shared insurance with my bf for HIS car, he’s the policy holder but my name is there as well. We haven’t noticed an increase there, but have changed companies since just for cheaper rates in general.
I don’t have any points. Thanks!
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Located in Los Angeles.
I received a 23123 (a) almost two years ago. I really wasn’t using my phone but that’s life and couldn’t argue with the cop. I did try though. Haha.
Anyways. Does this impact insurance rates if I go get my own insurance? I’ve been on shared insurance with my bf for HIS car, he’s the policy holder but my name is there as well. We haven’t noticed an increase there, but have changed companies since just for cheaper rates in general.
I don’t have any points. Thanks!
2023.05.28 21:20 putyafaceinit Boss constantly drunk at work, also threatens to cut shifts of employees who bother him
I work at a restaurant inside a hotel in California (specifically Los Angeles). A few months ago, we got an entirely new management team, one of whom has been a little incendiary and the rest of whom back him up.
At first, all of us had our hours cut so he doesn’t have to provide us benefits for being full-time (yet we still charge customers a 4% health fee to ‘provide employees health insurance’). Then, he began to repeatedly tell us during meetings that he doesn’t care about tenure and that we can and likely will lose our shifts to new hires. He has also privately remarked that he doesn’t like certain people and that those who bring any of his mistakes to his attention will get their hours cut. In the past two weeks, two people have been fired for speaking up about racist comments made by management and three people have had theirs hours cut after expressing discomfort about his comments on losing shifts to new people.
Since his first week, he comes to work visibly drunk. You can smell it on his breath when you talk to him. Occasionally, he also appears to be under the influence of cocaine. Now, he’s been failing to do big components of his job and blaming the fallout on us and we’re all worried for our jobs.
If someone tells his boss or HR that he’s consistently intoxicated at work, can we legally be fired if he finds out? Is there anything that protects us?
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At first, all of us had our hours cut so he doesn’t have to provide us benefits for being full-time (yet we still charge customers a 4% health fee to ‘provide employees health insurance’). Then, he began to repeatedly tell us during meetings that he doesn’t care about tenure and that we can and likely will lose our shifts to new hires. He has also privately remarked that he doesn’t like certain people and that those who bring any of his mistakes to his attention will get their hours cut. In the past two weeks, two people have been fired for speaking up about racist comments made by management and three people have had theirs hours cut after expressing discomfort about his comments on losing shifts to new people.
Since his first week, he comes to work visibly drunk. You can smell it on his breath when you talk to him. Occasionally, he also appears to be under the influence of cocaine. Now, he’s been failing to do big components of his job and blaming the fallout on us and we’re all worried for our jobs.
If someone tells his boss or HR that he’s consistently intoxicated at work, can we legally be fired if he finds out? Is there anything that protects us?
2023.05.28 20:47 Icy-Project3420 Joey Wiemer is Parting on Fifth Ave!
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2023.05.28 20:25 yelpvinegar Notion AI for Writers
Notion has emerged as an essential writing tool over the past few years. It already allowed users to manage virtually every aspect of the content creation process in an easy to use interface. That’s why I was excited to see that Notion just lauched its AI tool, Notion AI. But what exact is Notion AI and what are the potential uses of Notion AI for writers? Read on to learn more!
What is Notion?
Notion is a digital workspace that allows you to organize and manage various aspects of your life, including tasks, projects, notes, and more. It is a flexible, all-in-one platform that combines the functionality of various productivity tools, such as project management software, note-taking apps, and databases, into a single workspace.
Notion features a customizable interface that allows users to create pages, databases, and templates that suit their specific needs. It also supports a wide range of integrations with other tools and services, such as Google Drive, Trello, and Slack.
Notion is available on desktop and mobile devices, and it offers both free and paid plans with varying levels of features and capabilities. Its popularity has grown rapidly in recent years, making it a popular choice for individuals, teams, and businesses looking to streamline their workflows and increase productivity.
What is Notion AI?
Notion announced on February 22, 2023 that all users could access notion’s latest tool, Notion AI.Notion AI is an artificial intelligence assistant that can be used natively within Notion documents, spreadsheets, or other Notion products. Notion AI uses the same GPT-3 language model that is behind ChatGPT.
What Are The Features of Notion AI?
Notion AI contains a number of features designed to enhance productivity for writers within Notion.
Notion AI allow users to:
- Create a content calendar to plan ahead and stay organized with your blog posts.
- Write catchy headlines that will grab your readers’ attention and encourage them to read further.
- Use visuals, such as images and videos, to make your blog posts more engaging and memorable.
- Make sure your blog is mobile-friendly, as more and more people are accessing content on their smartphones and tablets.
- Use social media to promote your blog and reach a wider audience.
- Engage with your readers by responding to comments and encouraging discussion on your blog.
- Focus on a niche or specific topic to establish yourself as an expert in that area.
- Collaborate with other bloggers or brands to expand your reach and bring new perspectives to your blog.
- Use SEO techniques, such as keyword research and meta descriptions, to improve your blog’s visibility on search engines.
- Experiment with different types of content, such as listicles, how-to guides, and interviews, to keep your blog fresh and interesting.
You can see a full list of the current Notion AI features in the screenshots below:
Notion AI Pricing
Anyone (including users with a free Notion plan) can try Notion AI for free, in order to test its capabilities before purchasing the add-on subscription.
However, once you’ve used all your complimentary Notion AI responses, you will see a message that a Notion AI add-on subscription is necessary to continue using AI features. You’ll then need to purchase the Notion AI add on.
The Notion AI add-on costs $8 per member / month for users choosing the annual plan (an additional $96 per year) if you already have a paid Notion account.
If you have a paid Notion plan and choose to purchase the Notion AI add-on but pay with monthly billing, or decide to keep your free Notion account and only upgrade to receive Notion AI, you will be charged $10 per member / month ($120 per year).
How Can Writers Use Notion AI?
Having experimented with Notion AI (both as an early beta tester and using the plan currently available to all users), here are some of the top use cases demonstrating the value of Notion AI for writers:
1. Summarizing Written Content
Notion AI offers an easy to use, one click command, that automatically summarizes a portion of text highlighted.For the purposes of this example, I entered the text of a recent WSJ article, Fed Minutes Show Most Officials Favored Quarter-Point Rate Rise.
The original article text is listed below:
Most Federal Reserve officials thought slowing the pace of interest-rate increases at their meeting three weeks ago offered the best way to balance the risks of doing too much or too little to combat inflation, but some warned against the hazards of slowing or stopping rate increases too soon.
“A number of participants observed that a policy stance that proved to be insufficiently restrictive could halt recent progress in moderating inflationary pressures,” said the minutes of the Jan. 31-Feb. 1 meeting, released Wednesday.
Fed officials unanimously approved raising their benchmark federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a range between 4.5% and 4.75% on Feb. 1. That increase followed six larger increases, including a half percentage point in December.
Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday the central bank will raise interest rates a quarter-percentage-point. Powell said more increases will likely be needed to continue lowering inflation.
The minutes of the gathering said that “almost all participants agreed that it was appropriate” to raise rates by a quarter point, or 25 basis points. Many of these officials “observed that a further slowing in the pace of rate increases would better allow them to assess the economy’s progress… as they determine the extent of future policy tightening,” the minutes said.
But a few participants favored or would have also agreed to a larger half-point move, the minutes said. “The participants favoring a 50-basis-point increase noted that a larger increase would more quickly bring the target range close to the levels they believed would achieve a sufficiently restrictive stance,” the minutes said.
Their discussion suggested another increase of a quarter point was likely at their next meeting on March 21-22. Since then, new data indicated stronger economic activity and slower progress on inflation than previously expected, which could keep the Fed raising rates longer than anticipated before the latest reports.
At the time of the recent meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell was facing increasing skepticism from investors over whether the central bank would continue raising rates because economic activity had been mixed around year’s end, with signs that consumer spending had moderated and weakness in the hard-hit housing sector was spreading to manufacturing. Investors were also anticipating rate cuts later this year.
The Fed raises rates to combat inflation by slowing the economy through tighter financial conditions—such as higher borrowing costs, lower stock prices and a stronger dollar—that curb demand.
Most Fed officials projected in December that they would raise the fed-funds rate to 5.1% this year, which would imply quarter-point rate increases at their next two meetings, in March and May. More than a third of officials anticipated lifting the rate above 5.25%. No officials projected rate cuts this year.
Some officials at the meeting observed that any continued easing in financial conditions could require the Fed to raise rates to higher levels or keep them at higher levels for longer than anticipated.
In the three weeks since they met, fresh U.S. economic reports showed that hiring and retail spending surged in January. The unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, a 53-year low, surprising economists who have long anticipated that Fed rate increases would slow economic growth soon. Economic growth also has rebounded in Europe, further easing worries of a global recession this year.
As a result, investors now expect the Fed to lift the fed-funds rate to around 5.4% in June–more than central bank officials had projected in December.
Inflation’s swift decline late last year also stalled in January. The 12-month inflation rate edged down to 6.4% last month from 6.5% in December and a recent high of 9.1% in June, according to the Labor Department. The department’s widely followed gauge, the consumer-price index, rose a sturdy 0.5% in January from the month before, a sign of still strong price pressures.
Two Fed presidents said last week they would have supported a larger half-point rate rise at the last meeting, rather than the quarter-point increase approved. One of them, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, said officials aren’t limited to quarter-point steps. “We can move faster, and we can do bigger [increases] at any particular meeting.”
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard also said he would support moving as quickly as possible to raise the fed-funds rate to 5.4%. “I don’t see much merit in delaying our approach to that level,” he told reporters last week.
Most other Fed officials have expressed a preference for quarter-point increases. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin told reporters last week he liked that approach “because I believe it gives us the flexibility to respond” depending on how the economy evolves.
Mr. Barkin said he didn’t favor moving rapidly to an estimated peak rate before pausing because he isn’t confident the central bank can gauge how much its past rate moves are slowing the economy. “That theory, to me, requires more confidence in understanding” the effectiveness of tighter rate policy “than I have,” he said.
Overall inflation had slowed in recent months largely because of falling prices of energy and other goods. Large increases in housing costs have slowed, but haven’t yet filtered through to official price gauges. Mr. Powell has nevertheless justified continued rate increases by pointing to still-tight labor markets, elevated wage pressures and high inflation for labor-intensive services.
Mr. Barkin noted the surprising strength in January spending and hiring, but said he wasn’t ready to substantially revise his economic outlook because of the potential for unusual seasonal volatility, including a longer holiday spending season in the fourth quarter, warmer weather and changes in how employers are managing their staffing given recent difficulties hiring workers.
Investors’ shifting expectations about the Fed could already be helping the central bank because interest-rate policies work through financial markets. Changes to the anticipated trajectory of rates, and not just what the Fed does at any meeting, can influence broader financial conditions.
Since November, anticipation of a milder interest-rate path led financial conditions to ease somewhat after tightening substantially last year. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, for example, jumped from 4% one year ago to 7% in November. It then edged lower, to around 6% earlier this month.
Over the past two weeks, however, financial conditions have tightened again as investors anticipate an interval of higher short-term interest rates. Mortgage lenders have reported rates are returning back to 7% in recent days.
After a few seconds, Notion AI generated the following text summarizing the article:
The minutes of the Jan. 31-Feb. 1 meeting of the Federal Reserve show that most officials favored slowing the pace of interest-rate increases to balance the risks of doing too much or too little to combat inflation. However, some warned against slowing or stopping rate increases too soon. The minutes also suggest that another increase of a quarter point is likely at the next meeting on March 21-22. Fresh U.S. economic reports showed that hiring and retail spending surged in January, which could keep the Fed raising rates longer than anticipated before the latest reports.
Investors’ expectations about the Fed could already be helping the central bank, as interest-rate policies work through financial markets. Changes to the anticipated trajectory of rates, and not just what the Fed does at any meeting, can influence broader financial conditions. Since November, anticipation of a milder interest-rate path led financial conditions to ease somewhat after tightening substantially last year.
Over the past two weeks, however, financial conditions have tightened again as investors anticipate an interval of higher short-term interest rates. Mortgage lenders have reported rates are returning back to 7% in recent days. Two Fed presidents said last week they would have supported a larger half-point rate rise at the last meeting, rather than the quarter-point increase approved.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard also said he would support moving as quickly as possible to raise the fed-funds rate to 5.4%. Most other Fed officials have expressed a preference for quarter-point increases, as they believe it gives them the flexibility to respond depending on how the economy evolves.
Overall inflation had slowed in recent months largely because of falling prices of energy and other goods, but large increases in housing costs have slowed, but haven’t yet filtered through to official price gauges. Mr. Powell has nevertheless justified continued rate increases by pointing to still-tight labor markets, elevated wage pressures, and high inflation for labor-intensive services.
While not perfect, this is a really good summarization of a complex article/topic. And the Notion AI tool also provided options for further editing this text, including making the summary longer, rewriting the entire summary, or replacing a section of the article.
2. Changing Tone of Text
Another great feature of Notion AI is its ability to change the tone of text.
For example, I used the following excerpt from a Washington Post article on winter weather:
A strong, intensifying storm system continued its trek across the Lower 48 early Wednesday, unleashing high-impact winter weather that could cause widespread power outages and grind travel to a halt. At least 75 million Americans are under winter storm, ice storm, blizzard warnings or winter weather advisories.
In addition to hefty precipitation in much of the Midwest and parts of the Plains, there could also be snow in notably low elevations — including in areas that rarely see measurable snowfall. Even the Los Angeles County mountains are included in a rare blizzard warning — the first issued by the National Weather Service office there since 1989. Snow levels could descend to below 1,000 feet elevation as extreme anomalous cold at high altitudes whips up a serious elevation storm.
That same lobe of frigid air aloft is also spawning a surface low that’s marching across the country. Over the Upper Midwest and the northern Plains, up to two feet of snow could fall in what the National Weather Service office in Minneapolis is calling a historic winter storm. It could prove to be a top-5 event in the Twin Cities, where blizzard warnings slice through the metro.
On the southern fringe of the snowfall, mild air a mile above the ground will favor freezing rain, with a quarter- to a half-inch of ice accumulation, or glaze, possible in some areas. Parts of the Corn Belt and Michigan are expected to be hardest hit, including places like Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or Lansing, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
The storm should finish its cross-country assault in the Northeast late Thursday into Friday, where additional winter storm warnings are in effect for northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
I then used the Notion AI change tone function, and selected the “casual option”:
The Notion AI tool then quickly generated the following text:
Wowza, we’ve got a major storm system heading across the US of A, bringing some serious winter weather that could knock out power and put a stop to travel plans. That’s no joke, folks! It looks like around 75 million Americans are under winter storm, ice storm, blizzard warnings or winter weather advisories, so you know this is serious business.
And get this, it’s not just heavy precipitation we’re talking about – parts of the Midwest and Plains could get snow, and we’re talking about areas that don’t usually see snowfall. The Los Angeles County mountains are even included in a rare blizzard warning – the first one issued by the National Weather Service office there in over 30 years! The snow could even come down to below 1,000 feet elevation. Yikes!
There’s a lobe of frigid air up high that’s causing all of this, and it’s also spawning a surface low that’s going across the country. In the Upper Midwest and the northern Plains, we’re talking up to two feet of snow in what the National Weather Service office in Minneapolis is calling a historic winter storm. That’s right, it could be a top-5 event in the Twin Cities, where blizzard warnings are all over the place.
On the southern edge of the snowfall, freezing rain is likely, and some areas could see a quarter- to a half-inch of ice accumulation. The Corn Belt and Michigan are expected to be hit hard, including places like Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or Lansing, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
This storm is going to finish up with a bang in the Northeast late Thursday into Friday, where more winter storm warnings are in effect for northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Stay safe out there, folks!
While perhaps a bit over the top, it definitely demonstrates the AI tools ability to create content using different tones.
3. Writing Social Media Posts
While the previous two use cases demonstrate the Notion AI tool’s ability to synthesize and mimic different forms of text, this next example shows its power to create text based off of very short prompts. Specifically, how it can quickly generate social media posts.
I selected the option from the Notion AI menu to write a social media post. It asked for me to enter a prompt to complete this sentence:
Write a social media post about_____________
And I simply entered “spring cleaning.”
In response, it generated the following social media post (including the hashtags):
Spring is here and it’s time for some cleaning! Whether it’s decluttering your home, organizing your closet, or deep cleaning those hard-to-reach areas, now is the perfect time to get started. A little bit of cleaning can go a long way in making your space feel refreshed and renewed. Don’t forget to donate any items you no longer need to charity or recycle them responsibly. Let’s all welcome spring with a clean and organized home!
#springcleaning #declutter #organization #cleanhome #refreshed #renewed #donate #recycle
While not perfect, I didn’t give the AI tool much information, so I was fairly impressed with this output.
4. Writing a Blog Post
Similar to the last use case, I wanted to further text the Notion AI tool’s ability to generate written content. So I selected the “write a blog post” option and entered the following prompt:
The tool generated the following blog post:
The Benefits of Jogging
Introduction
Jogging is a popular form of exercise that has numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. It is a low-impact exercise that can be done anytime and anywhere, making it a convenient choice for people of all ages and fitness levels. Jogging is also an affordable form of exercise, as it requires no special equipment or membership fees. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the benefits of jogging and how it can improve your overall health and well-being.Physical Benefits
Jogging is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health. It helps to strengthen the heart and lungs, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of heart disease. Jogging also helps to build endurance and increase stamina, which can improve athletic performance in other activities.In addition to its cardiovascular benefits, jogging can also help with weight loss and weight management. It is an effective way to burn calories and boost metabolism, which can help to shed excess pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Jogging also helps to build muscle and tone the body, giving you a leaner and more sculpted appearance.
Jogging is also good for bone health. It helps to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become brittle and weak. Regular jogging can also improve joint health and flexibility, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall mobility.
Mental Benefits
Jogging is not just good for physical health, it also has many mental health benefits. It is an excellent way to reduce stress and anxiety, as it releases endorphins that promote feelings of happiness and relaxation. Jogging can also boost self-esteem and confidence, helping to improve overall mood and well-being.Regular jogging can also improve cognitive function and brain health. It has been shown to improve memory, concentration, and overall brain function, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in later life. Jogging can also help to improve sleep quality, which is essential for overall health and well-being.
Social Benefits
Jogging can also provide social benefits, as it can be a great way to meet new people and make friends. Joining a jogging group or running club can provide a supportive and motivating environment, where you can connect with other like-minded individuals who share your passion for jogging.Getting Started with Jogging
If you are new to jogging, it is important to start slowly and gradually build up your endurance. Begin with short, easy runs and gradually increase the distance and intensity over time. It is also important to wear proper shoes and clothing to prevent injury and ensure comfort while jogging.To make jogging more enjoyable, try listening to music or a podcast while you run. You can also join a jogging group or find a jogging buddy to keep you motivated and accountable.
Conclusion
In conclusion, jogging is an excellent form of exercise that can benefit both physical and mental health. It can improve cardiovascular health, aid in weight management, strengthen bones and joints, reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem and confidence, and improve cognitive function and brain health. Jogging can also provide social benefits, making it a great way to meet new people and make friends. If you are looking for an easy and convenient way to improve your health and well-being, jogging is a great place to start. So put on your running shoes, hit the pavement, and enjoy the many benefits of this simple yet effective form of exercise.Overall, I was very impressed with how quickly it generated this grammatically correct and well written blog post. It’s worth noting that once the Notion AI tool finishes generating the text, there is a button you can click to make the article longer, which it also does with ease.
5. Finding Action Items
Last, I wanted to test the “finding action items” tool. To do this, I found a publicly available copy of a county’s meeting minutes over their local water authority (see PDF here):
I then ran the text through the AI tool, using the “find action items tool”:
Notion AI generated the following:
- - [ ] Purchase hydrants to replace existing hydrants in the Pinebrook Water System
- - [ ] Complete the activation of the system, replacing the hydrants, and other miscellaneous punch list items to complete the Pinebrook Water Interconnection Project
- - [ ] Engage legal counsel to advise on the assignment from Global Foundries to Onsemi
- - [ ] Request a preliminary meeting with the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Board to discuss issues and concerns regarding the assignment from Global Foundries to Onsemi
- - [ ] Speak to the Deputy County Executive, Ron Hicks in regard to the request to assign the water sale agreement to Onsemi
- - [ ] Consider retaining auditors, RBT to review Onsemi’s financials
- - [ ] Follow up with Ron Haase, Rust & Co. about purchasing the Market Street Plant
Conclusion
The examples of Notion’s AI tool make a strong case for adding the Notion AI tool to your writer toolkit! And the examples above only represent a fraction of the total use cases. Notion is already one of the best productivity tools for bloggers, and the addition of Notion AI for writers further cements its place on this list!
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2023.05.28 11:31 cobalt5blue Padres fan here in peace, just got back from the big A. I feel your pain.
Oooh boy. That was hard to watch at the end. We are going through it also.
You can say the same thing for both teams: On paper, they really should be winning far more—but at least you're still doing better than us.
However, it's incredible to watch Ohtani rack up 10 strikeouts, go 104+ pitches and see the team battle hard to come back. I was gutted to watch a bad play shift the entire game like that.
But I love your fans. The A was very full, I sat in the 500 level where almost everyone was paying attention to every pitch. Y'all are sometimes brutal to your own team in a way that is different from Petco—but fair. I can't imagine Silseth didn't hear the chorus of lusty boos raining down on him lol.
My observation is you have to be in love with this team because it's so easy to be one of the cool kids and say you're a Dodgers fan (FTD) up the freeway. And to not even properly name the team and have to go along with that seems like the ultimate indignity. Even though I know it's been this way a long time, you're not Los Angeles. At all. Still you show up proudly and watch and cheer (and boo).
Also helmet nachos, expensive but pretty good. Glad I got the chicken!
See you in Petco in July!
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You can say the same thing for both teams: On paper, they really should be winning far more—but at least you're still doing better than us.
However, it's incredible to watch Ohtani rack up 10 strikeouts, go 104+ pitches and see the team battle hard to come back. I was gutted to watch a bad play shift the entire game like that.
But I love your fans. The A was very full, I sat in the 500 level where almost everyone was paying attention to every pitch. Y'all are sometimes brutal to your own team in a way that is different from Petco—but fair. I can't imagine Silseth didn't hear the chorus of lusty boos raining down on him lol.
My observation is you have to be in love with this team because it's so easy to be one of the cool kids and say you're a Dodgers fan (FTD) up the freeway. And to not even properly name the team and have to go along with that seems like the ultimate indignity. Even though I know it's been this way a long time, you're not Los Angeles. At all. Still you show up proudly and watch and cheer (and boo).
Also helmet nachos, expensive but pretty good. Glad I got the chicken!
See you in Petco in July!
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