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Driving for Uber and Lyft? Find out how much you are making an hour

Rideshare drivers on "strike."

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:12 May 2019
Post category:Gig Work
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One of the things Rideshare Drivers United, a self-appointed anonymous group claiming to represent all rideshare drivers, is demanding people driving for Uber and Lyft make a minimum of $27.86 per hour. That’s what rideshare drivers make in New York City. The city put rules in place on Uber and Lyft and a driver minimum wage is only one of them. Rideshare Drivers United is demanding drivers across the country make the same money drivers in New York City make.
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Jeremy Hambly and Matt Loter settle lawsuit

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:11 May 2019
Post category:Nerd Stuff
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The long national nightmare is finally over. YouTuber Jeremy Hambly and independent game designer Matt Loter reached an out-of-court settlement. Hambly accused Loter of physically attacking him in the early…

Walmart is trying to sell someone’s grungy, disgusting used hat

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:10 May 2019
Post category:Consumerism
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I was perusing the clearance section of Hagerstown’s original Walmart store (not the new store) when I stumbled upon this gem. It’s a Callaway golf hat on clearance for only $5. Even though I like golf hats and things on clearance, I passed on this hat. The reason? Because it’s obviously used and extremely disgusting. It looks like it spent the last 11 months on the head of a homeless man training for a 10K fun run. (more…)

My favorite memory of the late Peter Mayhew

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:03 May 2019
Post category:Star Wars
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I learned Yesterday that Peter Mayhew, the wonderful man who played Chewbacca in most of the Star Wars movies, passed away this week. He was 74 years old. (more…)

Boogie2988 plans to use ‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards to commit tax fraud

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:07 April 2019
Post category:YouTube
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YouTube personality and all around terrible person Boogie2988 admitted he plans to cheat on his taxes. He shared this on a Twitch stream. He plans on buying boxes of Magic: The Gathering cards and then selling those cards at a substantial loss. At least that’s what the paperwork will show. (more…)

Collecting Funko Pop figures for fun and enjoyment

Post author:Rick Rottman
Post published:07 March 2019
Post category:Funko Pop Figures
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Yesterday I purchased a limited edition Funko Pop figure from the Funko Shop. It’s based on the Monkey Assassin design from Paper + Plastick Records, a designer of toys and vinyl records out of Gainesville, Florida. (more…)