Delicious Sriracha Sauce in SoCal visited by Texas reps, plant flies TX flag
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2014 May 13, 3:23am 1,737 views 8 comments
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HydroCabron
2014 May 13, 3:31am
Smart - in Houston, nobody will complain.
One of the report’s most alarming statistics indicates that the 2004 annual average concentration of 1,3-butadiene in Houston is 4 parts per billion (ppb) – higher than any other city referenced in the report and about 20 times higher than Los Angeles, whose 0.2 ppb was the next highest in the report. 1,3-butadiene is a product of petrochemical manufacturing and is present in motor-vehicle exhaust. The most pressing environmental health concern for exposure to 1,3-butadiene is an increased risk of cancer, but the chemical also has noncarcinogenic effects.
Benzene, also a product of petrochemical manufacturing and present in motor vehicle exhaust, averaged an annual concentration of 1.7 ppb in Houston during 2004; the amount in Los Angeles was 0.9 ppb. Benzene exposure leads to an increased risk of leukeumia as well as noncarcinogenic effects, including decreased blood cell counts.
Formaldehyde, a gas formed through atmospheric chemical reactions and also emitted directly from various sources, had an annual average concentration of 7.9 ppb in Houston in 2004; Los Angeles was close behind with 7.2 ppb. Exposure can cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of formaldehyde causes degenerative effects in laboratory animals and nasal tumors in rats, and similar risks are anticipated in humans.
Diesel particulate matter (PM) originates from widespread sources, including vehicles, engines, and generators. Diesel particulates are not monitored routinely at local air quality monitoring sites, but recent air pollution research studies in Houston indicate concentrations of diesel PM between 1.6 and 3.7 micrograms per cubic meter. The report estimates that if one million people were exposed to this level over their lifetime, between 50 and 1,000 would contract cancer.
- See more at: http://news.rice.edu/2006/09/27/study-of-toxins-in-houston-air-warrants-new-standards/#sthash.pop7ppf8.dpuf
Strategist
2014 May 13, 3:51am
no personal income tax but sky high property taxes no thanks
With one fourth the real estate prices you are still better off.
Texas deserves to get our business. We deserve to get their welfare recipients.
no personal income tax but sky high property taxes no thanks
Based on a 'cost of living' calculator a person making $50K in Houston would have to make over $66K in LA to live. That does not take into account the cost of housing. I can find a nice 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2400 sq ft in Houston for $140K (built in the 90's or newer) and how much would a house like that cost in LA? My property taxes might be high, but if you buy a house for $400K (or much more) in LA, how much are the property taxes on that $400K+ home?
No, living down here is much cheaper than living in CA.
Strategist
2014 May 13, 5:38am
no personal income tax but sky high property taxes no thanks
Based on a 'cost of living' calculator a person making $50K in Houston would have to make over $66K in LA to live. That does not take into account the cost of housing. I can find a nice 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2400 sq ft in Houston for $140K (built in the 90's or newer) and how much would a house like that cost in LA? My property taxes might be high, but if you buy a house for $400K (or much more) in LA, how much are the property taxes on that $400K+ home?
No, living down here is much cheaper than living in CA.
The Houston home you mention for $140,0000 would have property tax at $4,000? In LA it would easily be $700,000 for a home that size built in the 1990's for a property tax of $8,000. And don't forget LA would have a tiny lot of 5,000 sq ft. Orange County would be worse.
If you want a jump in your standard of living without making more, just move. Las Vegas is pretty good too.
Ceffer
2014 May 13, 5:45am
Why would any person of moderate means want to move from Cali just to improve their standard of living when they can watch the freaks and the wealthy swanning about them in congestion and havoc in this lovely weather? That doesn't make sense.
Plus that little shove into the unemployed/homeless category means all those benefits are just waiting for you at the bottom, that is such a comforting thought.
Strategist
2014 May 13, 5:52am
Why would any person of moderate means want to move from Cali just to improve their standard of living when they can watch the freaks and the wealthy swanning about them in congestion and havoc in this lovely weather? That doesn't make sense.
Plus that little shove into the unemployed/homeless category means all those benefits are just waiting for you at the bottom, that is such a comforting thought.
I have friends who moved to Texas and they were glad. Might be the right choice for some.
If you are on welfare in Texas, and you want a jump in living standards I recommend California. It's a paradise.
Huy Fong should move to Houston -- no zoning laws. You can set up in a residential neighborhood and no one can fuck with you.
We're not here to offer any specific incentives, but just to let it be known there are incentives," Uresti said. He and Villalba noted Texas has no personal income tax, among other benefits.
Although Tran had the Texas flag flying outside the facility on Monday, he said it was just meant to welcome his visitors. Inside the plant's employee parking lot, and out of public view, a large sign declared, "No Tear Gas Made Here."
The visit by the Texas delegation is getting extra attention in Southern California -- especially after Toyota announced it was moving its North America headquarters from Torrance, Calif. to Plano.
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Dallas-State-Rep-leads-team-to-lure-Sriracha-hot-sauce-maker-to-Texas-258914511.html