News roundup - FAs push for higher wages and Tesla may be replaced in the Mag 7

CNBC: Pilots got their payday. Now flights attendants are pushing airlines for higher wages

Feb 13, 2024

Pilots at major carriers have won large raises, partly due to a shortage of aviators in the post-pandemic travel boom.

Flight attendants make an average of about $67,000 a year, according to the Labor Department, though pay can range from around $38,000 at the bottom 10th percentile to about $97,000 at the top.

Inflation has been “the most difficult for our new hires,” said Julie Hedrick, national president of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents about 27,000 flight attendants at American. “We want [American] to come to the table and recognize what we’ve done to return this airline to profitability.”

Flight attendants for the most part are paid when the aircraft door is closed. Unions are largely pushing for either ground pay or boarding pay to compensate flight attendants for their work before takeoff.

Move Over, Tesla! These 6 Stocks Could Replace It in the "Magnificent 7"
March 15. 2024

1. Berkshire Hathaway
2. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
3. Eli Lilly (LLY)
4. Novo Nordisk (NVO)
5. Broadcom
6. Visa (V)

My Top 3 Stock Candidates to Replace Tesla in the Magnificent 7 - Investor Place
Feb 16, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B): Buffett keeps delivering for shareholders. 

Eli Lilly (LLY): It’s got an up-and-coming $14 billion drug. 

JPMorgan Chase (JPM): Jamie Dimon remains America’s top banker.

Bozeman among the 'safest small cities' in Montana despite increase in crime rate, police say - KBZK
Feb 20, 2024

The Bozeman Police Department says there has been a 29% increase in felony cases since the same time last year. ..."Compared to the rest of the state of Montana, Bozeman is one of the safest small cities," says Swanson.

WispXtreme Plans blow Cable Internet Speeds out of the Water for the Price

Spectrum (one of the only fast internet providers) in southwest Montana just raised my monthly bill from $50/month to $65/month without alerting me. This is a pretty poor business practice and they are known across the country for flexing their monopoly in some local markets.

For people who live in qualifying areas (Livingston, Wilsall, and Clyde Park), WispWest in Livingston, Montana has insanely fast internet speeds that are much cheaper than using to local monopoly (Spectrum). See all of the WispXtreme plans here. 

If you need fast upload speeds because you like to live stream, upload videos, or regularly backup your photos/videos/computer system to the cloud their upload speeds are absolutely insane!

They offer a residential plan for $60.77/mo for 100 Mbps upload speed, while Spectrum charges $65+/month after your first year promotion expires, and their upload speeds are a severely throttled 10 Mbps.

The only potential catch I see is that you must rent their router equipment for $10/month, which actually increases the lowest cost to $70.77/mo. The upload speeds still are completely insane for the price! You have to pay more for Spectrum's premium speed plan to get 20 Mbps upload speed.

Ethanol Free Fuel in Bozeman, Great Falls, and Helena

Bozeman gas stations with Ethanol-free fuel

Holdiay

1951 Durston Rd
(Corner of 19th and Durston) 

Great Falls gas stations with Ethanol-free Fuel

Cenex

1608 Fox Farm Road

Price on 12/5/21: $4.19/gallon

Helena gas stations with Ethanol-free fuel

Conoco

1701 Cedar St

Take Exit 193.

Townsend gas stations with Ethanol-free fuel

Town Pump (Exxon)

Only pumps 1,2, 7, and 8 have ethanol-free gas, as of 1/10/21.

Portrait Photographer Robert Osborn - Livingston, MT Gallery

Portrait photographer Robert Osborn's website.

He has a gorgeous gallery space on Main Street in Livingston, Montana with massive prints that immerse the viewer in his work.

Kappa Oie Music - Missoula Musician

kappaoie · Endless Wish 2013

kappaoie · I’ll Look For You *

Kappa Oie released an Album in 2011 called Love, Loss & Happy Thoughts. On that album, I loved the songs "Pretty Little Book" and "Love You Lately". There was a joy, sincerity, and hope captured in those songs that I really appreciated in my 20s and even into my 30s. Link to the album on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Montana Covid Cases Explode in August 2021

New Covid cases in Montana surpassed 700 per day, with a 7 day average of 471 on August 27, 2021.

These are the highest levels since early January, where Jan 8th saw 820 new cases and 776 new cases on Jan 5th.

The growth seen in the current wave mirrors the growth during the 2020 winter climb when cases hit 712 daily and a 7-day average of 471 on October 8th.  

Governor Gianforte is one of the few governors that made it illegal for employers to require vaccinations in Montana, with the exception of health care.

The mask mandate has not been reinstated and very few people are wearing masks, even as stores ask the unvaccinated shoppers to mask up. 

Bozeman Area Development News for 2018

Developer sets stage for more west Bozeman development | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
June 4, 2018

Developer proposes another mid-rise building in downtown Bozeman | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
May 23, 2018

Cannery District plans include handful of new buildings, apartments, concerts | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
Feb 23, 2018

Architects want to bring new development to 'funky' side of Bozeman | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
Jan 26, 2018

New hot springs under construction near Yellowstone National Park | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
May 31, 2018

Missoula promoter plans 1,500-capacity venue in Bozeman | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
May 23, 2018
The venue will fill a niche between the city’s existing spots, Checota said. For comparison, the recently reopened Rialto Theater holds 450 at full capacity, while the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse can hold around 8,000.

Checota’s group sold more than 150,000 tickets at more than 120 shows between its three Missoula venues last year. The owner said he hopes to bring at least 80 shows to Bozeman once the theater is up and running — an eclectic collection of artists similar to Logjam’s Missoula offerings.

And like his previous ventures, Checota said he hopes the Bozeman venue will act as an “anchor” that other businesses can build around.

“For us, we feel one of the key elements to preserving a community is the local arts scene,” he said. “My anticipation is this will just hit the ground running.”

Duplexes proposed to replace trailer park in north Bozeman | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
April 4, 2018

Out of the shadow: Belgrade aims to 're-seek' identity amid shifting economy, planning struggles | News | bozemandailychronicle.com
Feb 11, 2018


Rainbow Motel changes hands, set for revamp | Economy | bozemandailychronicle.com
August 11, 2016

Distinguished by its iconic vertical neon sign on the corner of North Seventh Avenue and Peach Street, the 1960s-era motel was sold in January to local wheat magnate Dean Folkvord, founder of Wheat Montana.

Folkvord, along with his wife Hope and daughters Hillary and Haylee, plans to keep the motor motel feel of the Rainbow, but convert it into a more boutique-style lodging in keeping with the Seventh Avenue renewal project.

Bozeman Health picks architects, contractors for major expansion | Health | bozemandailychronicle.com
April 15, 2018

Bozeman adds consequences to counter construction pollution | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
March 28, 2018

348-unit apartment complex moves forward in west Bozeman | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
Dec 10, 2017

Construction begins to widen Jackrabbit Lane | News | bozemandailychronicle.com
Sept 26, 2017

Grappling with growth, Bozeman to hire affordable housing director | News | bozemandailychronicle.com
Dec 31, 2017

Bozeman must plan for thousands of new residents | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
Feb 18, 2018

Bozeman losing part of culture as stations go dark | Letters | bozemandailychronicle.com
June 9, 2018
Five radio stations suddenly went dark.  (The oldies station went off the air.)


Bozeman commissioner wants $15 city employee minimum wage | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
June 10, 2018

Bozeman plans for more wild seasons tied to climate change | City | bozemandailychronicle.com
May 30, 2018
 “Everyone has witnessed the changes in our weather patterns. We want to be as best prepared for that future as we can be.”

She said Montana’s average temperatures are increasing while mountain snowpacks are declining. That’s expected to continue, according to the 2017 Montana Climate Assessment from The Montana University System’s Institute on Ecosystems.

New organization aims to provide mentorship, access to capital to Montana startups | Business | bozemandailychronicle.com
June 3, 2018

Driving Distance from Columbia Falls to Bozeman

Taking the scenic route through Seeley Lake and the Flathead National Forrest is 316 miles to Columbia Falls and takes about 5 hours.

Articles About Greg Gianforte's Political and Religious Ideologies

Greg Gianforte [all posts from Mtcowgirl.com]

The Dangers of the Divine

Why A Creationist Museum Matters

Gianforte clarifies stance on protection of LGBT rights | billingsgazette.com
Gianforte did not support the customer protections for Bozeman residents.

New Expose Finds a Plethora of Hilarious “Facts” Taught at Gianforte’s Creationist Museum

Montana Movie Critics

Molly Laich at the Missoula Independent

Fields of dreams | Film | Missoula Independent
Deep Time (documentary) about the oil fields

Apple man | Film | Missoula Independent
Steve Jobs

Thrilling enough | Film | Missoula Independent
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

Summer surprise | Film | Missoula Independent
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Spot on | Film | Missoula Independent
Trainwreck

Just beachy | Film | Missoula Independent
Love and Mercy

Mad sense | Film | Missoula Independent
Mad Max

Infinite yes | Film | Missoula Independent
The End of the Tour

Trailing off | Film | Missoula Independent
Still Alice
March 19, 2015

Strange, but true | Film | Missoula Independent
Mr. Turner

Rush to judgment | Film | Missoula Independent
Gone Girl

Recycling in Bozeman and Livingston Montana [Large Chart]

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Computers & Acessories, E-Waste recycling locations in Bozeman:
Electronics Recycling of Montana
Logan Landfill
Staples
Office Depot


Battery recycling
Batteries Plus (West Main)
Battery Solutions
Home Depot
J&S Electronics
Kenyon Noble
RadioShack
Lowe's

Plastic Bags
Safeway
Albertson's
Walmart
Staples
Lowe's

Cell phone recycling
Staples
Cellular Plus

Country Music Video Filmed in Livingston

Behind the Scenes - "If That Ain't Country" music video - YouTube
Music video filmed in and around Livingston, Montana.

Just goes to show that if you have the right connections, you don't have to move to Los Angeles to do video production.

Bozeman Montana Crime Statistics 2005-2009

Clipped from the Bozeman Chronicle daily newspaper in 2010.

Year	Pop.	Index crimes	Homicide	Rape	Robbery
2009	40,910	1,370	1	13	13
2008	39,408	1,538	1	16	15
2007	36,158	1,751	0	19	15
2006	32,722	1,642	0	21	15
2005	31,063	1,744	0	17	11

Year	Pop.	Aggravated Assault	Burglary	Theft	Motor Vehicle Theft
2009	40,910	51	131	1,085	76
2008	39,408	57	122	1,251	76
2007	36,158	48	136	1,299	120
2006	32,722	48	136	1,299	123
2005	31,063	48	217	1,329	130