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https://www.batterybob.com

Might try this place. I've purchased from them before but not any NiMH.

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Nord on laptop and cell phones (mainly for public WiFi) for last couple years. Easy to use, reliable, includes malware and ad blocker.

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My short answer: Follow the "severe service" schedule that is likely in your owners manual. My longer answer: Assuming you trust your Honda dealer service department, talk to them and explain your desires for your car. Lots of PM? How long do you wish to keep the car? Absolute minimum serv...

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Best margarita is made with just 3 primary ingredients (not counting optional salt) - - 1.5-2 ounces tequila made from 100 percent agave, silver labeled Costco works fine for mixed drinks - 1 ounce Cointreau - 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice - Salt for rim garnish optional - sea salt is best Li...

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Number One: Edgar Allen Poe - The Raven (runners up - most of his short stories) The rest in no particular order: Louis L'Amour - Everything he wrote, and especially the Sackett series Frederick Forsythe - Day of the Jackal (runners up - most everything else he wrote) Ayn Rand - Atlas Shrugged John ...

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Apple MacBook: Wipr plus Lockdown plus DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials. Work well. Sometimes will run into a site that requires disabling Lockdown momentarily for a pop-up to function.

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Talked to daughter after her first colonoscopy. Said she was aware of everything that went on. Crappy anesthesiologist!

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I am now two full months into my “semi-retirement” experiment. I’m bored. So, so bored. Interesting podcast on how we have forgotten the art of reveling in "leisure time". https://www.whitehorseinn.org/show/virtue-signaling-the-culture-of-busyness/ What once used to the the gift to the ri...

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My perspective: There is NOTHING more important than loving parents raising their children and teaching the family values that are important to the parents. That means if you can spend time with them showing you care, you value their activities by being there, you are there for the bumps and bruises...

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If you drive that little, go electric. It would break my heart to change oil with less than 1000 miles regardless of time interval. Just seems massively wasteful. Most used oil is recycled, not really wasted. The main thing "wasted" would be about like wasting a few dollars a month at Sta...

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Add me to the "no" list on the new higher risk with no obvious big reward category.

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tomd37 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:28 pm If I had never been to an eye doctor for an examination, I would consider my eye health as my primary concern over the cost and I would schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Plus 1000 to the infinity power!

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For a one (and two and three and maybe more) year old ..... pictures. Stuff is ephemeral and only makes the giver feel good. Kind of like virtue signaling but with good intentions. I do like the tree idea though. Harder to dump the tree in the trash or recycle bin after the "plastic stuff"...

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Issues, Etc.

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Salmonella. Really? They are going to look at it through a glass case not carrying it around in there mouths. They would have a better chance of getting salmonella from bagged lettuce or raw chicken. Yes, really. FWIW, I would not choose raw chicken or bagged lettuce for a pet either. :sharebeer

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OP I am close to your age. My priorities, in order, in vehicles are now safety, safety, safety, comfort, comfort, bells and whistles. Performance is now down the list but still important if the top priorites are thoroughly satisified. Short version: Whatever remains of my days on this planet are mor...

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Two research studies show that YOU should drink filtered coffee. Filtered coffee, but not boiled coffee, may help prevent development of Type II diabetes: Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191219214147.htm I only recommend you read the article :P Thankfully, I like filtered coffee...

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1) Your car is safe already with airbags, antilock breaks, seat belt, crumple zones, and probably electronic stabilization. Sure it is not the safest car on the road, but as someone mentioned, unless you are driving a tank, it will never be the safest on the road. This is not a good reason to get a...

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https://informedforlife.org

Another good site to review.

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4. But only from a reputable dealer. Check your friends, neighbors, possibly on line forums for input.

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I had this happen a couple of times after an operating system update. Deleted the "Recovered files" folder after letting it sit on the desktop for a couple days. No issues. Hope the same would be true for you. Good luck. There should be a pdf in the folder that expains what the Recovered F...

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Apple 11 ProMax. I use my phone for many, many different tasks. Why the 11 ProMax? For the same reason I sometimes eat at a steakhouse rather than McDonalds, eat shrimp instead of beans, drive something other than a beater, have a wonderful wife who is the love of my life, and hear the word from the...

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Of course. The app I use is called YouVersion Bible. Free download to your phone. Pick your format (KJV, NIV, etc) and pick your reading plan. I did the bible in a year canonical. You could also do chronological. Many different plans available. I like the YouVersion App, use it daily. I have used t...

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I have an 11 year old Sony Bravia 55" flatscreen. I recently bought a Polk Signa S2 soundbar with bluetooth connected subwoofer ($130) which has digital optical input from the TV, HDMI feedback to the TV, and bluetooth. The TV HDMI input is not "ARC". TV sound via the soundbar "d...

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February 2013. Replaced 50 gal 40,000 BTU input natural gas hot water heater with Bradford-White 75 gal, 70,000 BTU input, 6 year warranty - $1506. Replaced vent duct, installed new water shut-off valve, expansion tank, soldered all connections and associated copper plumbing. Replaced catch pan that...

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We have a 2018 Q5 - love it after 14k miles. Also a 2012 Volvo XC60 turbo - love it too after 66k miles, no issues, just the routine wearables - tires, battery, brakes and a few other odds and ends. Both were purchased new.

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What are you paying for car, home and umbrella liability insurance? I have 2 old cars with only liability insurance, a $300K house, and $2M umbrella liability. I am paying $187/month. Am I paying too much? Seems a bit high. Mid-Atlantic area with 2 newer vehicles, a more expensive house and a large...

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TLA is the worst.

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You might check your bathroom exhaust fan vents, wherever they exit the house, as a possible entry point for critters. We had a blackbird cleverly lifting the exterior flapper allowing it to enter the exhaust duct. We could hear the bird moving around over the bathroom ceiling. So, even though the ...

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I read somewhere that electric shavers might pose a health risk due to electromagnetic force waves. I’m not sure that this applies to only old-school “plug in” electric shavers with a cord, or if this includes today’s battery powered shavers. Is this just internet hype, or is there any truly recogn...

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iamblessed wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:25 pm I thought about epoxying some magnets to it to keep it closed. I don't know if this is safe?

Why do you think that would not be safe?

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I replaced my sump pump original battery (it was a rather uncommon size, maybe a 27 or 31, I can't remember) with a very common group 24 marine battery from Costco. I think it was $60 - $70 a few years ago. The group 24 had almost the capacity characteristics of the original and was physically a bit...

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1. Why did you choose an iPhone? 2. How often do you upgrade? 3. Why did you upgrade? 1. My wife and I have had iPhones since the 4. My first Apple laptop (a work machine) was 1991. I have two personal Apple laptops presently (mid-2009 MacBook Pro which still works fine but will not run the last fe...

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Downloaded 13.0 when first available for iPhone 7+. Notes app on phone stopped syncing to iCloud. Scrolling is frequently jerky. :annoyed It is probably not actually true that the Notes app isn't syncing to iCloud, it's that it's syncing in an updated format that can't be read by iOS 12 devices or ...

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Downloaded 13.0 when first available for iPhone 7+. Notes app on phone stopped syncing to iCloud. Scrolling is frequently jerky.

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The Bible. In addition to what has been said about Genesis and Judges, Ecclesiastes points out how nothing much changes when man depends only on himself.

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That the greatest luxury in the world is the ability to spend your time as you choose, with whom you choose, without the need to earn a living. With this luxury in your possession, the desire for other luxuries recede below the horizon. Very well said and I agree 100% (retired in 2001). The freedom...

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In answer to the topic question - No. I retired in 2001. Now I'll speculate. I suspect that the type of person who is relatively self-reliant, self-motivated and enjoys freedom will have no trouble with retirement; they will almost always come up with activities that are productive, fun, and enjoyab...

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In my experience OEM parts are best, regardless of who does the work; minimize potential for squeal, crappy wear. Personally, I'd go to the dealer even though I've done it my self multiple times.

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Here is another comparison for just over 7 years of ownership: 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 (300 hp) AWD Platinum Edition Total Maint from 7Aug2012 ($) 2706 (Major items: 4 tires, 1 battery, repair back seat fold down latch assembly; cost for all scheduled maintenance - including oil/filters/wipers/brakes/ins...

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I have had only three lawn mowers since 1972 all used about 35-40 weeks/year at 5 different properties in 3 different states. First: Lawn Boy 20 or 21 inch, 2-cycle engine, push only, not self-propelled. Used about 1 hr/week. Lasted until about 1993. Second: Honda HRX21 (I forget exact model), self-...

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Our two teens each obtained a driver's license at age 16, as soon as eligible. I do not remember the impact on insurance rates but it was not huge; that was several decades ago. When I received my license, also at age 16, there was a two week waiting period between obtaining a learner's permit and f...

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I buy new. But, as soon as I drive off the lot, if I have obtained a loan to finance the vehicle, I am paying for a used car. You can decide if I am buying new or used.

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I think this site provided useful information to consider when purchasing a vehicle:

https://informedforlife.org/viewartcl.php?index=167

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The Costco in our area sells Mayorga "Cafe Cubano" whole beans, 2 lb bag. Excellent for our tastes, probably one of the best I've tried. Bought a Capresso burr grinder and worth every penny in comparison to the blade type cheapie we had before; makes a noticable improvement in taste. We ga...

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In August 2017 my wife was looking for a car to replace her 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo Sedan. We looked at and drove the Acura RDX and MDX, Lexus RX and NX, Subaru Forester and Outback, Ford Edge and Escape, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Volvo XC60 and XC90, and Audi Q3 and Q5. We picked the Q5, a soon to be 2 ...

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As others have said, everyone is unique. My comments: I retired at about age 56. I am the type of person who trusts myself to never (OK, almost never) be bored as it is within my capability and my responsibility to come up with something that benefits others and self. Since I retired, I have taken m...

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When buying most any item I try to balance four things: price, quality, service by the seller, and ease of use. Depending on the item I'm buying and my current and anticipated future needs, one or two of the four may have higher priority.

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I prefer Costco for QUALITY of merchandise and food and SERVICE (ease of returning items if necessary), the main important variables for me. Not that Sam's is bad, just that Costco is better. I also am satisfied with Costco PRICES; they may not be the absolute lowest but are good enough. I also like...

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I do not have a clue WHICH & WHAT KIND of A/C UNIT to replace my 19 yr old Single Stage 10 Seer with ?? On looking up A/Cs on google many threads recommend a 2 stage outside unit & a variable speed Fan motor inside unit. Our A/C guy who was recommended by a friend as a honest, no frills , n...

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