
26 January 2022 | 97 replies
"We want inclusion, diversity and culture here" Can also mean:"We want inclusion, diversity and culture, but if it shows up in our neighborhood we will band together an HOA, hike property taxes, confine everyone that doesn't look, act, earn, think or smell like us to lower income disadvantaged areas, then collect federal funds for an electric bus route to connect our neighborhood to our high paying jobs"Stripping names off an application is a start, won't change much and isn't hurting anyone.

28 August 2021 | 90 replies
I've not been involved in much social media or internet communication to be honest so i think part of this was me not being used to how this culture communicates.

24 April 2023 | 37 replies
Its a guaranteed, core part of the Ocean City culture, year over year.

30 March 2023 | 41 replies
People generally understand the sharing culture.

14 May 2018 | 39 replies
Third, just by way of the Japanese culture, tenants are hassle free and honest for reliable rental income.

4 May 2021 | 75 replies
The city is still fairly dependent on industry, even if it has diversified since the days of being a mill town.Another data set on Gastonia's employment by industry from datausa.ioHigher EducationThe CAFR does not mention higher education but the city does have two colleges nearbyGaston College - 5,582 enrollmentBelmont Abbey College - 1,495 enrollmentFinancial Analysis (This is not a strength of mine so if you have any insights, please comment)Schedule of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes - Page 149The city took in 29 million in Ad Valorem Taxes which year over year was down slightly and as we will see later is heavily dependent on property taxes8 million USD spent on General Government; up 800k YoY28 million spent on Public Safety; up 1.5 million YoY5.5 million spent on Public Works; flat YoY5.5 million spent on Culture &Recreation; up 100k YoYPage 155 - almost 400k is spent on "Economic Development" more than 50% of that being allocated to other funds but otherwise it is hard to see where Gastonia is actually spending money to foster economic development and growth.

3 June 2023 | 23 replies
Pretty much, if you understand the community, it's culture and have respect for the people it goes a long way.

12 May 2023 | 84 replies
These are very interesting question but I found this is to be very cultural question as well.- this kind of question would raise eyebrow if being asked in Asia.- In asia country the only question is "Shall I take Master or Phd".

6 January 2023 | 14 replies
Sacramento is rich with local culture and business, not to mention the universities (Davis and Sac State) and the fact that it's the capitol of California!

19 October 2023 | 203 replies
The "Youtube" culture of gurus were able to really ride the wave of what was 2010's where you could get lucky pretty easily.