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Tailgate

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  1. Tesla FSD (call it whatever you want) is unreal. The over-the-air updates even in the last few months have been game changing. I can go anywhere to anywhere with zero manual wheel, brake or acceleration assistance. I’ve been using it 10x more than this time last year. Just watch. Please bump this thread when they are no longer leading the EV race. There is nothing the argue here. Take your emotions to the cloak room.
  2. Just making sure people reading this thread know it's Tesla that is light years ahead. And, yes I trust my Tesla.
  3. Might want to do some more research. Quite the opposite: Tesla: Over 5 million vehicles on the road collecting real-world data daily, covering billions of miles. Waymo: Limited to a few thousand autonomous taxis operating in select cities. Tesla: Uses vision-only AI (cameras + neural networks) to mimic human driving. Waymo: Relies on LiDAR + HD mapping, which requires pre-mapped, controlled environments. Tesla: No expensive LiDAR, making self-driving tech scalable to mass-market vehicles. Waymo: High-cost LiDAR sensors and detailed maps make scaling slow and expensive.
  4. Tesla is the best electric vehicle on the road by a large margin. TSLA is very attractive at this level IMO. Their robo taxis will be a game changer. And very likely their optimus as well.
  5. We shall see…I used to gamble when I was younger. Don’t believe this is one of those times.
  6. Not flinching on BTC. Never will. Hold if you can IMO.
  7. For you younger investors who have invested in good companies and/or ETFs/funds...hopefully you are busy working and not watch tickers today. If so, turn your devices off. Never panic sell and try and time an in and out. Long term and steady always wins the race.
  8. Consumer staples seem to be holding up.
  9. Tech getting taken to the woodshed again today. Will be interesting to see where some of these valuations settle.
  10. As a Raiders fan I’m pretty stoked. As others said he’s perfect for the next few years while we right the ship. Him and Carrol back together will hopefully get us to the playoffs and back in the conversation.
  11. Yeah I was thinking of the 1992 Virginia lottery that was won by the same concept. Some math wiz in Australia schemed it. After looking back at it sounds like laws were changed to try and prevent it.
  12. Buying all the combinations is not a new concept, been successfully done before.
  13. Thread is starting to go cloak room…
  14. The answer is Crown & Anchor. Awesome burgers and atmosphere. Legendary spot for students. Play a game of darts or pool with her while y’all are there.
  15. FWIW been using some AI assistants for a project and couldn’t resist asking one your question: Got it—you’re looking for an employment attorney in Denver to review a severance agreement. I’ll focus on that and give you some solid options based on their expertise in this area. Steven L. Murray from Murray Law LLC could be a great fit. He’s got over 25 years of experience in employment law and spent time as a senior trial attorney with the EEOC, so he knows severance agreements inside out—especially the tricky clauses like non-competes or releases of claims. He’s based in Denver and has a reputation for being thorough and aggressive when it counts. Another strong choice is Rachel Ellis at Livelihood Law LLC. She’s a Denver-based attorney who specializes in representing employees, including reviewing and negotiating severance agreements. Her firm’s website highlights their work on severance packages, and she’s active in the Colorado Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers Association, which means she’s plugged into the latest employment law trends. She’s known for clear communication, which could help you understand what you’re signing. If you want someone with a knack for spotting red flags in complex agreements, Justin M. Plaskov at Colorado Employee Advocates might be your guy. His firm focuses on employee rights and explicitly offers severance agreement reviews. They’re Denver-based and emphasize practical advice, so you’d likely get a straightforward breakdown of your deal—whether it’s fair or needs negotiating. For a more boutique approach, Patricia S. Bellac at the Patricia S. Bellac Law Firm (based in Boulder, but serving the Denver area) is worth considering. She represents both employees and employers on severance matters, giving her a dual perspective that could help her spot issues others might miss. Her site mentions personalized counsel and free consultations, which could be a low-pressure way to start. Since it’s a severance agreement, you’ll want someone who can check for things like inadequate compensation, overly broad releases, or restrictive covenants that could limit your next job. Any of these attorneys could do that, but it’d help to know specifics—like how long you worked there or why you’re leaving—to pick the best match. Want to share more details so I can refine this further? Either way, I’d suggest reaching out for a consultation (most offer them free) and sending them the agreement ahead of time. For your question on cost: Estimating the cost for an employment attorney in Denver to review a ten-page severance agreement depends on a few factors, like the attorney’s billing structure, experience level, and the complexity of your specific situation. I’ll break it down based on typical practices and give you a realistic range. Most employment attorneys charge either an hourly rate or a flat fee for severance reviews. In Denver, hourly rates for experienced employment lawyers generally range from $250 to $500, depending on their expertise and reputation. For a straightforward review of a ten-page agreement, it might take 1-3 hours, assuming no major red flags need deep analysis. That puts the cost at $250 to $1,500 if billed hourly. A seasoned attorney like Steven Murray or Rachel Ellis might lean toward the higher end, while someone less specialized could be closer to the lower end. Flat fees are common for this kind of work because it’s a defined task. Based on what’s typical in the industry and considering Denver’s market, a flat fee for reviewing a ten-page severance agreement usually falls between $500 and $1,000. Some firms, like Colorado Employee Advocates, might offer a lower flat rate (say, $500) for a basic review, while others with more niche expertise, like Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC, might charge closer to $1,000 if they anticipate potential negotiations or complex clauses. A few attorneys might even go as low as $300-$400 for a quick look, but that’s less common with a document this length. The ten-page length suggests it’s not a bare-bones agreement—standard ones are often 3-5 pages—so it might include extras like non-compete clauses, confidentiality terms, or detailed releases that take more time to unpack. If there’s anything unusual (like a broad non-compete or signs of discrimination in your exit), the attorney might need extra time, pushing costs toward the higher end or beyond if you want them to negotiate changes. For context, I checked what’s out there: some firms nationwide advertise flat fees for severance reviews at $700 (e.g., Severance Lawyers), but Denver’s cost of living and legal market might nudge that up slightly. Others quote $250 per hour with a 1-2 hour estimate, aligning with my range. Your specific case matters too—if you just want a review and no follow-up, you’re likely on the lower end; if you want them to push back on terms, it’ll cost more. So, for a ten-page severance agreement in Denver, I’d estimate $500 to $1,000 for a thorough review by a competent attorney. To get a precise number, I’d suggest calling a few—like Murray Law, Livelihood Law, or Colorado Employee Advocates—and asking for their flat rate or hourly estimate. Most offer free initial consults, so you can send the agreement and get a quote without upfront cost. What’s your timeline for signing it? That might affect whether you need a rush job, which could bump the price.
  16. Wow https://lovable.dev
  17. Some big hedge fund went all in on China a month or more back with some ETFs and BABA etc. If you’re long U.S. you’re fine. Was not hard to recognize the recent valuations in some of these companies were in the stratosphere. This bull market has been running and lasting even through the pandemic. Can’t always go up.
  18. It’s well seasoned.
  19. Went country style this weekend.
  20. One of them put me in a hospital with a herniated disc. She skipped the ballet and went straight to slam dancing. Need to cross post this to the Vegas thread.
  21. Ah, the Great Firewall of China. Another fun attraction. Was fine for me as I intentionally did not do much online while I was there.
  22. Tokyo is a lot of fun and so is Osaka. If you can hit Kyoto it’s pretty awesome for traditional sites and ceremonies. Like a geisha show and tea ceremony. And their onsens are a great experience to the culture. Shanghai is really nice and vibrant but also check out Hangzhou which is a little south of there. Marco Polo (the OG) called it heaven on earth. West Lake there is beautiful. I went many years ago and called it the Austin of China. It’s blown up now. Where a lot of great tech was born (Alibaba). Beijing is cool and the Great Wall is a must see. Have fun…I could hit Asia every year!
  23. Appreciate the math wiz on the board. I did this for fun and not to “make money.” I will be holding this and all my BTC for a very long time. I’m one of the believers on this board. I’ll pull out this Ledger drive once or twice a year and likely keep smiling. \m/
  24. .0214676 BTC They took some cut of the mining...but for one unsused rig running in a spare bedroom for 3 years....not too bad...and was fun to watch and check on. I don't think electricty was much and will be curious to track as I see what "normal" is now for the next couple months. $2,099. USD value as of this morning.
  25. Just shut down my old gaming rig that was running an NVidia 1080 GPU. Was really “old” but I had for fun set it to mining BTC for the last three years. Used NiceHash and they just moved to Switzerland. With new rules it’s not making “money” anymore because it doesn’t generate enough BTC each month to meet their minimum transfer amount. Will be cool one day to talk about actually being part of the BTC mining community. Was fun. Will now be able to figure out what electric costs we’re doing. Also, helped me set up my first Ledger drive. I was able to cash out my BTC before their new rules, basically eliminating one machine “hobby” miners. Will likely save that processor as that’s what turned me on to NVDA and will be a good piece of my crypto history.
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