austinkocher

austinkocher , 2 days ago to random

Data shows that immigrants keep America running. Immigrants are just 14% of the population but:

• pay $580B in taxes/year
• are 16% of nurses and 28% of health aides
• are 25% of ag workers
• are 25% of construction workers
• are 20% of entrepreneurs
  https://immigrationimpact.com/2024/07/02/immigrants-fill-us-labor-shortages-map-the-impact/

austinkocher , 14 days ago to random

One of the most powerful and successful metaphors in recent history must be the use of “the cloud” to refer to (yet obfuscate) energy intensive data storage and processing that occurs in very real places right here on Earth.

austinkocher , 23 days ago to random

Controversial opinion: coffee shops don’t open up early enough. If you sell coffee and you don’t open until 8:00 am, you may not understand what coffee is for.

austinkocher , 1 month ago to random

What’s a technology or app you absolutely do not miss?

For me it’s so easy: Prezi.

The presentation software must have been sponsored by Dramamine. 🤮

austinkocher , 1 month ago to random

I need a new coffee maker to replace a cheap (probably cancerous) plastic one, and looking for advice on what people are using these days.

What are coffee lovers using to make coffee at home?

• French press
• drip
• V60
• What else … ?

austinkocher , 2 months ago to random

The neoliberalization of universities was designed for this moment, and top-heavy, increasingly centralized administrations are behaving in total alignment with their class interests. This has been well documented for literally decades.

austinkocher , 2 months ago to random

The way CVS is locking down everything in the store these days, I’m worried there’s going to be a longer mandatory waiting period to buy a tube of toothpaste than to buy a gun in this country.

austinkocher , 2 months ago to random

coworker: "did you feel that?"

me: "I feel nothing, haven't for a while, tbh."

coworker: "no, I mean there was an earthquake just now, you didn't feel that?"

me: "oh. also no."

austinkocher , 3 months ago to random

The bookshelf I built from scratch this weekend is done. Won’t win any design awards, but it’s sturdy, tall w/ shorter shelf spacing to fit more shelves, and fitted for this part of the office so no space was wasted. The books are pleasantly shuffled, too. See anything good? 📚🥳

austinkocher , 4 months ago to random

"Between 2012 and 2018, compared with their U.S.-born neighbors, undocumented immigrants in Texas were less than half as likely to be arrested for violent crimes or drug offenses and less than a quarter as likely to be arrested for property crimes."

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/undocumented-immigrants-are-half-as-likely-to-be-arrested-for-violent-crimes-as-u-s-born-citizens/

austinkocher , 4 months ago to random

Community colleges are underrated, easily one of the best parts about the US. Courses are typically a fraction of the $$$ of a 4-year school and the quality of education is at least as good if not better at the undergraduate course level. Go take a course. Never stop learning.

austinkocher , 4 months ago to random

The San Francisco 49ers could still win the Super Bowl if Mike Pence does the right thing.

austinkocher , 4 months ago to random

Huge ‘thank you’ to Pedro and C-SPAN for having me on this morning, and to all of the callers for their honest questions & comments about the immigration system. Open and informed dialogue is key to overcoming misinformation and social division. Let’s keep talking!

https://www.c-span.org/video/?533116-5/austin-kocher-immigration-court-backlogs-asylum-process-us