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observer987on Anyone can control the lights in my kitchen over the Internet

HN hug-of-death...Can't establish a connection to the stream. Interesting idea though.

observer987on Nuclear war is unlikely to cause human extinction?

Perhaps - but life will truly suck for the survivors

observer987on Show HN: Tax Bracket Explorer

The US tax rate is progressive. So, if your salary is $100K, then you would be taxed not at the 24% rate on the entire $100k, but rather in progressive steps:

e.g. for $100K 10% on 9,875 (987.5) 12% on $40,125 - $9,875 (i.e. 12% of 30,250 -> 4,235) 22% on $85,525 - $40,125 (i.e. 22% of 45,400 -> 9,988) 24% on $100,000 - $85,525 (e.e 24% of 14,475 -> 3,474)

This example did not account for the standard deduction of $12,000. So, your taxable income would be reduced by that amount.

so the tax you owe (without accounting for deductions) would be closer to $18,684.50). This excludes FICA which is going to be an additional 7.65% on the example $100k as well as any state and local taxes.

observer987on Paradox-Free Time Travel Is Theoretically Possible, Researchers Say

Perhaps one just creates a new timeline in the multiverse?

observer987on Photos from Bell Labs Datacenter in 1960s (2019)

what a treasure trove of images! Thanks for the site reference!

observer987on Trump is taking Hydroxychloroquine since last one and a half week

Wonder if he shines light up his butt and gargles with Clorox too?

observer987on Three free meals available daily for any New Yorker

Reminiscent of soup kitchens from the Great Depression.

observer987on Three free meals available daily for any New Yorker

If there's any organization that could do this well, it's the NYC public school system.

Now, it would also be great if there was a way for the city to set up a voucher system to support the local restaurants as well, so that they'll be able to survive this crisis.

observer987on Three free meals available daily for any New Yorker

This is a lifeline for workers who have been laid-off with no prospects of getting back to work anytime soon. Unfortunately, this may be the new normal...