I wonder who the genius CIO is that made that beautiful GSA per diem rate calculator there in the video.
I think the comfort and convenience of rail over flying was the real story there. Especially now that flying is the new Greyhound bus; taking a train long distance is a joy.
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It really is sometimes. The scenery between Seoul and the east coast of Korea is just breathtaking. The ride out there is almost too short.
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I have taken Amtak from San Marcos to Ft Worth twice in the past 3 years. The first time was a joy. The second time was more a novelty. It’s nice to not drive and to be able to read, look out the windows, and drink beer.
I’ve never been on a high speed train. I sure it would be quite different than Amtrak.
How many hours does that ride take?
I don’t think the Houston/Dallas train will end up convenient to central Houston.
There may be an old train station near downtown they can repurpose.
About 3 and a half hours. Maybe it was 5…
According to the clip, the Houston station is going to be at the site of the old NW mall. Not horrible for downtown, but requiring an Uber because, you know, no light rail.
I fear you missed the joke about no longer needing MMPUS for baseball games.
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Big time.
I love train travel, anywhere, anytime.
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Wow, almost like a modern day equivalent of traveling the Silk Road.
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Kilometer? Translation please.
Rivian announced a 17-20% price increase on most of their preorders. Maybe not technically a bait-and-switch but the end result is the same.
A couple of people I follow on Twitter saw their ~$80k preorders go north of $100k and they’re canceling.
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It did seem to be a bargain at at the original pricing. Bait ‘n’ switch is a legitimate accusation.
Technically I think that depends on whether Rivian ever intended to sell trucks at the original stated prices. Ultimately, though, that’s a distinction without a difference.
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Didn’t @NeilT order one? I wonder how the pre-order agreement was phrased as to pricing and their ability to change it.
Nope. I looked at them. Somebody did, but I can’t remember who.