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What is the nicest thing you've ever done that no one knows about? by XxTamzynLeighxXin AskReddit

[–]errordownloading 74 points75 points ago

About a year or so ago I was eating in a pizzeria by myself (which I do frequently and enjoy). Across from me sat an older woman by herself. She ordered a coke and a meal. I don't know if it was from stereotypical feelings that were evoked or if it was a genuine sense I felt, but she just seemed so very alone in life. When I went to pay for my meal at the register, I asked that hers be added on. Not a big deal, but something I've always been quietly proud to have been able to do.

What would a reduction in sales tax on motor fuel affect? by errordownloadingin politics

[–]errordownloading[S] 0 points1 point ago

In terms of your last statement, are you referring to the national trends?

What would a reduction in sales tax on motor fuel affect? by errordownloadingin politics

[–]errordownloading[S] 0 points1 point ago

Actually, I just looked at the date of the article I was reading, which is March 30, 2012. She is calling for a lowering of the 7.25 sales tax on gas. http://ranchobernardo.patch.com/articles/elected-taxpayer-advocate-calls-for-lowering-state-s-7-25-sales-tax

What would a reduction in sales tax on motor fuel affect? by errordownloadingin politics

[–]errordownloading[S] 0 points1 point ago

Excellent. Thank you. I just stumbled upon the early discussion about California's state sales tax on gas and Michelle Steel. I hadn't learned (yet) that it evolved into what you've highlighted.

What would a reduction in sales tax on motor fuel affect? by errordownloadingin politics

[–]errordownloading[S] 1 point2 points ago

Has this happened in any other state? And I don't know if this changes anything, but Illinois currently charges two taxes on gas. The first is a 19 cent/gallon tax on gas, and the second is the 6.25 percent sales tax. I probably should have included that to begin.

I want to hear a song that WILL make me cry. Any suggestions? by n00bengineerin Music

[–]errordownloading 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for this. I had never listened to Sparklehorse until now.

I have a job interview for assistant editor at a dental magazine. I've never been an editor before. Tips to nail it please? by filthfillerin RealJournalism

[–]errordownloading 0 points1 point ago

I'm not sure if this will actually entail any advice, but maybe some solace in that your not alone. I was made the managing editor of my family's small town newspaper (circ. 4500), two months ago. I've been out of journalism since first majoring in it my freshman year of college, five years ago. I was employed as the sport's editor for my family paper back in July, but the move to M.E. was intimidating. Now, the reason I was given the position was first, the family connection, and two, they were struggling financially, as most are, and by employing me as M.E., cutting the sports editor position, or lumping it in with the M.E. position rather, and then looking to stringers to help fill, they would be saving a ton of money. Anyways, that's my shorthand version of my story, and let me tell you, just this past week in particular was extremely stressful/overwhelming, not just b/c of all the hats I have to wear, but b/c the inexperience I have was almost crippling. I never covered a city council meeting or school board meeting, and I had several this last week that entailed more legalities and drama than I'm equipped to handle/sift through. After having my panic attack last night, I've awakened (dripping in cliche) and now come across your post, to which I guess I'll say this: be up front about your limitations, both with yourself and others, upon there being the need to anyways, but don't be cowardly about it. It's like having an awkward confidence, one that still steers you forward with a real sense of dedication, but a truly modest dose of knowing that you aren't the shit, that you're going to make mistakes. Granted, having my step-father be my boss helps in not worrying so much about me inexperience, but my readership doesn't give a damn what excuses I have. So, I simply do my best each week, knowing I'm not at the point I should be, but that hopefully with some patience and time, the experience will collect, and I'll be better off having been honest with both myself and my readers. Hopefully this wasn't too generic. Best of luck to you!

Scott Turow on why we should fear Amazon by Maxcactusin Frugal

[–]errordownloading 0 points1 point ago

Isn't the tactics Turow claims Amazon is using similar to those Wal-Mart uses? Just trying to see if the connection I was led to is accurate or not.

[BREAKING NEWS] KONY HAS BEEN CAPTURED -- Seal Team 6! by whicketywackin pics

[–]errordownloading 0 points1 point ago

Pretty sure it's just a joke. I did a quick search of CNN and on Google, and nothing came up.

Japan shutting down nuclear power industry by nuotonein worldnews

[–]errordownloading 1 point2 points ago

In all fairness, the article doesn't quite say they will phase out, but rather, "With few alternatives, the prime minister, Yoshihiko Noda, has called for restarting the plants as soon as possible, saying he supports a gradual phase-out of nuclear power over several decades." Obviously with a country like Germany clearly stating that they are going to phase out nuclear energy, the odds are there for Japan to possibly follow suit.

Japan shutting down nuclear power industry by nuotonein worldnews

[–]errordownloading 0 points1 point ago

My thoughts exactly.

In my school paper today...really? Wtf? by downtothegwoundin WTF

[–]errordownloading 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, we weren't too bad.

In my school paper today...really? Wtf? by downtothegwoundin WTF

[–]errordownloading 1 point2 points ago

No, I'm just playing ;) I always heard the running joke that all UofI people frowned upon us Easterners...I've never experienced it firsthand though. My cousin goes to SIU. Good school. Carb or Ed?

In my school paper today...really? Wtf? by downtothegwoundin WTF

[–]errordownloading 3 points4 points ago

Guessing someone went to the U of I...

Why are men so adverse to romantic comedies? by [deleted]in AskReddit

[–]errordownloading 1 point2 points ago

Seconded.

How I flirt by frokenin funny

[–]errordownloading -1 points0 points ago

So, THIS is why I'm single. Must, look, up...

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