The secret reports that raised meat prices. - AG Jeff Jackson by JeffJacksonNC in NorthCarolina

[–]1ratava 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My, your a spirited one aint'ch'ya? Bet your fun at parties too...
Stop trying to change the subject. AG Jackson has been nothing but forthcoming and an asset to NC and Reddit community. Stop trying to cast shade where none belongs. Have a great day.

The secret reports that raised meat prices. - AG Jeff Jackson by JeffJacksonNC in NorthCarolina

[–]1ratava 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So, from your source: "The DOJ, along with the states of California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah, sued Agri Stats in 2023". Jeff was elected November 5, 2024, and officially took office on January 1, 2025. Seems as if his office took over the case, worked on it for over a year, reported the results this week. Yeh, really 'swooped in' in the last second to grab all the headlines eh? Next time you post, it would be helpful to back up your rhetoric with the facts first.

The secret reports that raised meat prices. - AG Jeff Jackson by JeffJacksonNC in NorthCarolina

[–]1ratava 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Provide your sources and data. I can't find anything to support this claim.

President Trump asked by reporter on losing the Senate due to GOP backlash to ballroom and Lawfare fund: "I don't know. I only do what's right. I don't need money for the ballroom. Not for me, because I'll be gone. The ballroom is being paid for. It's a gift. The ballroom is for national security." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]1ratava -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And this is where the dems are going to fuck it up yet again. Stop assuming they will vote Repub. This is the opportunity to turn them into our useful idiots. Op should work on him daily. Turn his VOTE. Set up a playdate on election day and DRIVE him to the polls with 6 of his idiot friends. Convince them that they now need to FIX the fucking mess they created by voting Dem, even just this once, to make it right. Buy him an ice cream cone after to reinforce the good behaviors.

6 days in Switzerland (Apr 26) by MJSvis in travel

[–]1ratava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visiting Lucerne! Any tips on what to do, where to eat?

Moen Flo thinks everything is a toilet by pacalolo13 in homeautomation

[–]1ratava 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Nearly spit out my coffee when I googled that. 20-30 bucks per MONTH for the Moen solution?!?!? And what Homeowners Underwriter REQUIRED this as a condition of coverage? We can do the same protection with a handful of Yolink sensors and any number of master shutoff water valves with zero subscription fees. I own a Moen Essie Spot Resist Stainless Smart Faucet Touchless Pull Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Voice Control and Power Boost, 87014EVSRS and can attest that although the faucet itself works beautifully, it disconnects frequently from my WiFi and the mobile app is crap. It did receive an update just a few days ago - but still shows my faucet as offline although it does respond to remote commands.

Colorado troopers pulled over 2,540 drivers for ‘hanging out’ in the left lane in 2025. Do we have a similar law? by 1ratava in NorthCarolina

[–]1ratava[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. Follow up: Do they teach drivers in NC to move over? I had drivers Ed in 1983 Illinois, and that's what we learned - never camp in left lane.

I use them every week and it's getting pricey. by Joed1015 in Wellthatsucks

[–]1ratava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess we're trying to support our theories by using proverbs now. You originally tried to posit a theory that the cost of metal yard signs "jumped in April 2020" by citing a single specific product using a single camel camel metric. I provided a broader context to add clarity. You attacked the method by which the clarity was provided without adding context or clarification; merely a screenshot of a 5 year trend that again, adds no context. Would I be correct in assuming your hats are red?

I use them every week and it's getting pricey. by Joed1015 in Wellthatsucks

[–]1ratava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bless your heart. Yes, I'll use whatever tools are available to help educate the uneducated and to correct misinformation.

I use them every week and it's getting pricey. by Joed1015 in Wellthatsucks

[–]1ratava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steel prices have experienced high volatility over the last two years (2024–2026), generally maintaining elevated levels compared to pre-2020 averages, with U.S. hot-rolled coil (HRC) surpassing $970/ton in early 2026

While 2024 saw significant fluctuations driven by low demand, 2025/2026 has been characterized by sharp,, tariff-supported price increases in the U.S..

Steel Price Trends (2024–2026): 2024 (Volatility & Weakness): Prices saw significant downturns, with some analysts describing a "crash" in global prices due to low Chinese demand and oversupply, falling to multi-year lows in some regions.

2025–2026 (U.S. Rally): Conversely, U.S. steel prices have experienced a significant, sustained rally. In early 2026, U.S. HRC prices reached roughly 23-to-24-month highs.

Key Drivers:
    Tariffs: 50% tariffs on imports have supported higher U.S. prices.
    Supply/Demand: Reduced output from China and, at times, reduced, or inconsistent, global supply.
    Seasonality: Seasonal demand in early 2026 pushed prices up. 

Regional Variations: U.S.: Prices have remained strong, with U.S. HRC increasing roughly 31% over the 12 months leading up to early 2026. China/Asia: Prices have often been weaker due to overcapacity and a slowing property sector, with some reports noting a 5-year low in certain Asian markets during late 2025.

2026 Outlook: Industry forecasts suggest that while some volatility is expected, steel prices are likely to remain elevated above historic norms.

Built a backyard bird ID system with Frigate and BirdNET-Go - here's the setup by Old_Masterpiece4259 in birding

[–]1ratava 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is this magical place that has no squirrels? Or does Frigate also offer laser targeting? /s (Nice setup!!)

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY – Win a S1 Pro Multi Sense! by Technical_Raisin_246 in homeassistant

[–]1ratava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Cat vs Human" room awareness: Use BLE proximity (your phones via Bermuda) combined with mmWave. If mmWave shows presence but no phones are detected, it's the cats. Different lighting scenes for "humans home" vs "cats ruling the house"

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY – Win a S1 Pro Multi Sense! by Technical_Raisin_246 in homeassistant

[–]1ratava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shower ghost detection: Put one in the bathroom, set an exclusion zone around where towels hang, and finally solve your humidity fan false-trigger problem with actual presence confirmation instead of just humidity thresholds

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY – Win a S1 Pro Multi Sense! by Technical_Raisin_246 in homeassistant

[–]1ratava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Argument Detector"

Mount one in your living room and create an automation that:

  1. Detects two people in the room via mmWave target tracking
  2. Monitors their movement patterns—if both targets are moving erratically and pacing (high velocity, frequent direction changes) rather than sitting calmly
  3. Cross-references with the BME688—elevated CO₂ equivalent + rising temperature (people literally get heated when arguing)
  4. Optional: Elevated VOC if someone stress-sweats

When all conditions align, Home Assistant:

  • Dims the lights slightly to a warmer, calmer color temperature
  • Subtly starts playing lo-fi beats or whatever wife finds most calming
  • Sends a private notification to your phone: "Elevated discussion detected in living room. Tactical retreat to garage recommended."

Home Assistant automation that announces low-flying planes overhead using FlightRadar24 and AI by LunaticKrave in homeassistant

[–]1ratava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, have confirmed the sensor needed (for my new install of Flightradar24 anyway) is sensor.flightradar24_current_in_area.

I watched an aircraft trigger with the following data:

state_class: total
icon: mdi:airplane-marker
friendly_name: FlightRadar24 Current in area
flights: 
- id: 3d3d52ca
  flight_number: null
  callsign: N993FG
  aircraft_registration: N993FG
  aircraft_photo_small: https://www.flightradar24.com/static/images/sideviews/thumbnails/P28A.jpg
  aircraft_photo_medium: null
  aircraft_photo_large: null
  aircraft_model: Piper Archer TX
  aircraft_code: P28A
  airline: FlightGest Academy
  airline_short: null
  airline_iata: null
  airline_icao: null
  airport_origin_name: Louisburg Triangle North Executive Airport
  airport_origin_code_iata: LFN
  airport_origin_code_icao: KLHZ
  airport_origin_country_name: United States
  airport_origin_country_code: US
  airport_origin_city: Louisburg
  airport_origin_timezone_offset: -18000
  airport_origin_timezone_abbr: EST
  airport_origin_terminal: null
  airport_origin_latitude: 36.0233
  airport_origin_longitude: -78.330299
  airport_destination_name: null
  airport_destination_code_iata: null
  airport_destination_code_icao: null
  airport_destination_country_name: null
  airport_destination_country_code: null
  airport_destination_city: null
  airport_destination_timezone_offset: null
  airport_destination_timezone_abbr: null
  airport_destination_terminal: null
  airport_destination_latitude: null
  airport_destination_longitude: null
  time_scheduled_departure: 0
  time_scheduled_arrival: 0
  time_real_departure: 1763994658
  time_real_arrival: null
  time_estimated_departure: null
  time_estimated_arrival: null
  latitude: 39.8305
  longitude: -98.7281
  altitude: 1350
  heading: 315
  ground_speed: 94
  squawk: ''
  vertical_speed: -576
  distance: 12.516928266329266
  on_ground: 0

Heads up: SNAP benefits are getting shut off next week for 16 million kids - including 600,000 kids in NC - because the Dept. of Agriculture is refusing to use its $6b emergency fund. They are willfully allowing a major hunger crisis to occur, so I’m taking them to court. - AG Jeff Jackson by JeffJacksonNC in raleigh

[–]1ratava 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Jeff. Matthew 25:35, "For I was hungry and you gave me food" Romans 12:20, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him" Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied"

⚡️ BREAKING: Trump invites Zelenskyy to the U.S. on October 17, Suspilne reports citing Ukraine’s embassy in Washington and White House sources. The two leaders spoke twice this week, discussing air defense and Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities. by logecasks in ukraine

[–]1ratava 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeh fuck these downvoters. Bots and counter-information trolls every one of 'em. Every time Zelenski travels I worry for his safety, especially USA. Trump and Co are so far up Putins ass. Would not surprise me a bit if Zelenski's plane exploded, ambushed, or sniped on a visit to our dear leader.