R&D doesn't work
“…drug research and development was a waste of time and money…” J. Michael Pearson
Nissan Leaf
Picked up on October 17, 2016
2016 Nissan Leaf SL with premium package (a $1500 option)
The finances break down as follows:
| $$ | Description |
|---|---|
| $39825 | Sticker Price |
| -$4000 | Nissan finance rebate |
| -$2000 | Dealer rebate |
| -$2480 | Employee Vehicle Purchase Plan |
| $349 | administrative fee |
| $60 | Registration and plates |
| $75 | Title fee |
| $31834 | Taxable purchase price |
| $1990 | 6.25% Tax |
| $35 | state inspection |
| $33993.36 | amount to be financed |
| -$7500 | Federal Tax rebate |
| -$2500 | State rebate |
| $23993 | Out of pocket expense |
| $472.13 | Monthly payment (0% 7 year loan) |
The federal tax rebate is a rebate on taxes you pay, so to get the rebate you need to owe at least $7500 in taxes. The rebate can be spread over 2 years if needed. The state (MA) rebate will be reimbursed “within 75 days”. You must finance using the Nissan Finance 0% loan to get the $4000 Nissan Finance rebate. I think this is to provide cash poor buyers with a way to finance the purchase, as the federal and state money is unavailable when the purchase agreement is signed.
With everything financed, we drive away with a new Leaf and won’t make our first payment until November 28, over a month away.
Open Concept
Open-plan offices also stymie the unusually creative and independent, reducing them into collaborators. Management likes this. Accountability and credit can circulate in offices and even temporarily land, but there should be no authors in offices, only positions.
Ars Technica article with links.
Hot desking Clueless architects at it again.
Drowning in the shallows of distraction
The Open Office Is Out, ‘Seated Privacy’ Is In as Cubicles Make a Comeback
