(Bits&Pieces.us)
Monday, October 5, 2015
2 Of The Top 10 Are In California (And They Are Also Neighbors)
2. Cypress Point
- Pebble Beach, Calif.
- As Alister MacKenzie himself must have felt about his 1928 design, it's almost inconceivable that land this stunning was made available for golf. For the lucky few who have access to super-exclusive Cypress, they're privileged to enjoy the best walk in the sport. The trek to the 15th tee, amid wind, waves, deer, gnarled Cypress trees and near-isolation is spiritual. And the over-the-ocean, 231-yard, par-3 16th is golf's ultimate heroic gut-check.
- Pebble Beach, Calif.
- The first great American public seaside course, Pebble benefited from an ingenious Figure-8 design that brought the player right to ocean's edge, then away into the woods, then back again. The pacing of the holes, the small greens and the heroic shots over the Pacific were revolutionary for their time. Even today, no more thrilling, spectacular stretch of holes exists anywhere than holes 7 through 10. And is there anything in golf that can compare with that final stroll up the par-5 18th as it curves to the left around Carmel Bay?
No, It's Not Worth It
Question Of The Day: Is Being An Uber Driver Worth It?
But the big question is, “How much money am I going to make?” And the answer is, “It depends.” Meeks, who logs a little less than 20 hours behind the wheel every week grosses about $300-$400/week. But once you factor in the cost of gas, the number drops to a net of about $100/week. And while $400 per month is nothing to sneeze at, remember that gas isn’t your only expense.
“You have to factor in the wear and tear on your car, the insurance, and all of the other costs associated with it,” continues Meeks. “And as a non-employee, that may be a big deal.”
Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which means that they’re responsible for keeping their cars in working condition. So, every mile you drive brings you closer to paying for oil changes, tire rotations, and other expenses that can eat into your profits.
The non-employee issue seems to be the primary reason why Uber is best left as a part-time gig rather than a full-time option. “Unless you like driving your car around all day and having to pay for gas and maintenance…stick with part time,” says Tremayne Alston, a web/graphic designer and former Uber driver in the Washington, D.C. area. “Full-time should be very temporary unless you have a vehicle dedicated to just Uber driving.” Alston drove for about eight months between 2014-2015 and made $400-$500/week (again, that’s gross, not net) by driving about 20 hours/week.
One more thing. Unlike taxi services, Uber does not encourage tipping, so don’t go thinking that you’ll be flush with cash at the end of your shift.
(Yahoo.com)
But the big question is, “How much money am I going to make?” And the answer is, “It depends.” Meeks, who logs a little less than 20 hours behind the wheel every week grosses about $300-$400/week. But once you factor in the cost of gas, the number drops to a net of about $100/week. And while $400 per month is nothing to sneeze at, remember that gas isn’t your only expense.
“You have to factor in the wear and tear on your car, the insurance, and all of the other costs associated with it,” continues Meeks. “And as a non-employee, that may be a big deal.”
Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which means that they’re responsible for keeping their cars in working condition. So, every mile you drive brings you closer to paying for oil changes, tire rotations, and other expenses that can eat into your profits.
The non-employee issue seems to be the primary reason why Uber is best left as a part-time gig rather than a full-time option. “Unless you like driving your car around all day and having to pay for gas and maintenance…stick with part time,” says Tremayne Alston, a web/graphic designer and former Uber driver in the Washington, D.C. area. “Full-time should be very temporary unless you have a vehicle dedicated to just Uber driving.” Alston drove for about eight months between 2014-2015 and made $400-$500/week (again, that’s gross, not net) by driving about 20 hours/week.
One more thing. Unlike taxi services, Uber does not encourage tipping, so don’t go thinking that you’ll be flush with cash at the end of your shift.
(Yahoo.com)
I Don't Know Why They Risk It
Stop Driving Through Floods, You Idiots
There is no guarantee that you will be rescued. Driving through a flooded roadway not only risks your life—potentially hurting (at worst) and screwing over (at best) your own family in the process—but you’re forcing emergency crews risk their own lives to fish your dumb ass out of the flood that you had no business driving through in the first place.
Don’t drive through a flooded roadway, you idiots.
(Gawker.com)
There is no guarantee that you will be rescued. Driving through a flooded roadway not only risks your life—potentially hurting (at worst) and screwing over (at best) your own family in the process—but you’re forcing emergency crews risk their own lives to fish your dumb ass out of the flood that you had no business driving through in the first place.
Don’t drive through a flooded roadway, you idiots.
(Gawker.com)
Read Up On Some Car Stuff If You Got Some Spare Time
A beautiful illustrated guide to how cars work
We have 287 articles and 2232 illustrations that show how the various parts of a car function, and will show you exactly how a car works. Every part is covered - from the bumper to the tailpipe, passing the engine, transmission, brakes and steering.
(HowACarWorks.com)
We have 287 articles and 2232 illustrations that show how the various parts of a car function, and will show you exactly how a car works. Every part is covered - from the bumper to the tailpipe, passing the engine, transmission, brakes and steering.
(HowACarWorks.com)
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