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I don't think a 2% tax increase (it was previously 11%) will compel Zuck and Ellison to move. They'll continue to find ways to limit their taxable income.
Clinton Portis grew up in Laurel very near where this shooting was. Supposedly his mom moved him to FL to get out of the crime in Laurel.

Portis has a quote about dog fighting in Laurel, MS. He said it back in 2007 regarding the Vick dog fighting issues.
Civil/Mechanical over CM but CM + Economics or Spanish is a great combination.

re: Cook Out coming to Baton Rouge

Posted by LStU on 5/8/26 at 10:29 am to
Agreed. If Costco's food court was a standalone restaurant with an expanded menu, it would be Cook Out. Cheap, great options but not the highest quality food.
There are a lot of assumptions and correlations here. Maybe there is a notable issue with insider trading; however, this report doesn't really say much especially since the actual increase in wealth is such a large range.

re: End of the line for the El Cids

Posted by LStU on 5/1/26 at 11:18 pm to
LV Collective is finishing a student housing project in the city I live in right now. They're aggressive and candidly are less concerned with the economics than other developers. This is highly likely to move forward.
Mazda CX-50 new. Likely can find for $30k if you do enough bargaining and research.
What are the thoughts on the petrodollar and this war?

Why the US Targets Iran and Venezuela

And it's influence on the value of the USD and mitigate the ballooning national debt?

re: Crawfish Prices Movin on Up

Posted by LStU on 3/5/26 at 1:53 pm to
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Sounds like the price of live crawfish should be going down.


Agreed. Seems like bulk purchases of live crawfish by processing plants would be reduced; therefore, live crawfish would have less demand.

Though logic isn't the typical driver of crawfish prices...
Family had two Swedish exchange students live with us at different times during my elementary school years. Wonderful experience. Like a big brother but definitely also fairly independent. We still keep in touch and I know they made lifelong friends when they lived in the US.

They're now essentially cousins that live out of the US. When they lived with us, it felt like visiting, mature uncles that balanced doing their own thing and interacting with us throughout the week.
Addai was in my geography class when I was a freshman. Sat beside him a few times. A very genuine, nice guy.

re: Washington DC Trip

Posted by LStU on 1/21/26 at 8:28 pm to
Old Ebbitt is good.
Union Market area now has El Presidente and Chai Pani which are excellent.
Agreed.

If you or your spouse can qualify as a Real Estate Professional, have at least one large W2 income, and know how to use the accelerated depreciation allowances, you might find that residential real estate has a better return and is worth the hassle. Otherwise, S&P.
Nicest: Tyrann Mathieu
Worst: Archie Manning

Honorable mention nicest, but not an athlete:
Scott Van Pelt

re: Has Anyone Here Met Todd Graves?

Posted by LStU on 10/20/25 at 8:43 pm to
Met him a half dozen times from 2006 to 2010. Encounters were mostly related to entrepreneurship and business development competitions. He was often a supporter or judge. Similar to his Shark Tank gig but at a local scale. Very nice guy, authentic listener, and overall supportive person. He gave really good business advice as well.
Don't they have long-distance walkie talkies? Rapid Radios? Would that work?
Columbia Gorge over Cannon Beach.
Honey mustard is still an option at Canes.
What do you consider "FEMA funds?"

NFIP Flood insurance payouts?
SBA loan?
A FEMA individual assistance grant authorized by Congress?
Critical Needs Assistance payout of $700?
I agree. Trump was mostly cool, calm, collected and coherent. I'm hopeful this will continue the next four years.