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    Magazine's prediction on prices from 30 years ago appear to be off (tongue in cheek)

    1). A woman like that won’t let you take her on a date to a restaurant with $16 burgers. Haven’t you seen the Cheesecake Factory video? 2). They knew! 30 years ago they knew what was coming! 3). Even the A.I. has been trained. Based on the provided information, here is a list of places...
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    Swollen Lithium Battery

    Google Pixel 2XL phones had this problem. It pushed the phone halves apart when it swelled.
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    Expired: Valvoline HM ‘5ga box’

    In for 4. Just wish a B&M store would price match them.
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    What is the single best vehicle to buy if you're a tightwad?

    This. Especially since most will run E85 and it’s going for $3.399/gal while reg unleaded is $5 or higher.
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    back door in ssh; red hat says not affected

    SANS update (which is more readable than what I originally posted). Malicious Code Founds in xz utils (March 29 & April 1, 2024) Both RedHat and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have warned of embedded malicious code in xz utils data compression library versions...
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    Cloud seeding.

    Sir - When you’re in a hole, stop digging.
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    back door in ssh; red hat says not affected

    YouTube video of it here. Also, people discuss in the comments what is and is not affected. Theo De Raadt’s code is not the problem. See CVE 2024-3094 for info. Click here for Red Hat blog (I thought it was going to be a long weekend. Now, not so much. Funny how these are happening more...
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    HP laptop and Windows became tightly coupled under their previous management.
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    Snapper XD Electric utility cart (82V)

    https://www.snapper.com/na/en_us/support/manuals/results.productmanuals.html?searchrequested=1696884 Manual says 150ml automatic transmission fluid. Page 7.
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    Mailbox hit by drunk driver

    I like this one I’ve heard a 23152 conviction is $10,000 minimum. Pretty sure you won’t get restitution. You can rent a private box with notifications. You can rent a box at the PO, but no notifications.
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    Europe to Automakers: Buttons and knobs are safer than touchscreens

    One of the worst designs is reporting a road detour/closure in Waze. You’re driving, trying to deal with a real situation, and Waze demands your full attention to mark up a map. Must have been designed while sitting at a desk.
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    Article from Forbes discussion on USD collapse

    Gold isn’t a dense enough currency to get your money out of the country with when SHTF. Diamonds are. But to me gold is more fungible than diamonds.
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    Lindstrom rx 8150 precision cutters - (3) for $51.80 [used]

    I’d guess some production line shut down. Jewelry uses small non-copper wire where you need a hardened cutter.
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    Lindstrom rx 8150 precision cutters - (3) for $51.80 [used]

    Over on EBay ( <- click there) a seller is listing a 3-pack of precision cutters, used, for $51.80. He has sold 22 3-packs so far and has 10 3-packs left. Lindstrom makes very hard metal cutters and one would likely last a lifetime. They’d sell for $100 a pair new. PRODUCT DETAILS Precision...
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    I love me some Knipex - Amazon

    I think you’d be happier with Lindstrom rx 8150. HRC 63-65 versus HRC 54. The Knipex are for “extremely fine” work. They look very small. Are you sure you want that small of a pair? Max 1/16”. If that’s what you’re looking for then ignore me recommending the Lindstrom.
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    Death valley pics

    I drove past two Chevron stations in Chinatown (LA) today that were $7.49 for premium unleaded.
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    3 Pack of Pennzoil Synthetic Euro L 5W-30 5qt. for $43.29 ($2.89/qt) @ Amz

    Gotta love the mfgr date on the box: 22-DEC-23. The deals I usually get have far older dates stamped on them. BTW, Amazon’s page for that box says 4 5qt jugs. The box itself says 3.
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    Honda DW-1 Alternative

    A vote against MaxLife. Lost one transmission, and caused hard cold engagement in my ‘92 Vigor. Try the castrol import multi-vehicle atf or the Idemitsu, I have some of each and don’t have an opinion of those yet.
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    Carmax tomorrow

    We bought a Fit from Carmax in ‘16 and the smell is still there. In fact, if I shopped from them again and got even a hint of that smell I’d close the door and walk.
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    Do you drink filtered water

    Some RO mom-pop shop refills 3 and 5 gal bottles for $0.25/gal. Mainly because earthquake prep.
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