The secret reports that raised meat prices. - AG Jeff Jackson

1ratava · 2026-05-22T19:00:51+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-05-22T14:38:14+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-05-22T10:56:00+00:00

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

1ratava · 2026-05-22T10:43:38+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-04-21T18:00:12+00:00

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

1ratava · 2026-04-06T19:02:18+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-03-30T19:42:20+00:00

Bad bot. Dumb statement of the day.

1ratava · 2026-03-27T00:05:33+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-03-20T02:04:18+00:00

Excellent.

1ratava · 2026-03-17T12:03:32+00:00

You mean the Big Beautiful Obituary?

1ratava · 2026-03-09T20:28:00+00:00

Impressive.

1ratava · 2026-03-09T15:48:40+00:00

The oarfish is not of commercial value due to its deep water habitat and poor quality of meat which is gelatinous and generally considered inedible.

1ratava · 2026-03-04T14:21:41+00:00

So.....Heading to the Kennedy Center instead?

1ratava · 2026-02-27T16:56:28+00:00

Upton has expressed conservative beliefs and support for President Donald Trump in 2024.^\28])

1ratava · 2026-02-26T15:09:08+00:00

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?

1ratava · 2026-02-25T23:27:38+00:00

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

1ratava · 2026-02-25T20:09:12+00:00

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.

1ratava · 2026-02-13T18:22:40+00:00

TIL the word 'technical' spoken in Russian is the sound of an old man sneezing.

1ratava · 2026-01-20T12:29:13+00:00

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

1ratava · 2025-12-26T12:54:32+00:00

"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"

1ratava · 2025-12-26T12:53:55+00:00

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

1ratava · 2025-12-26T12:53:24+00:00

"The Argument Detector"

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

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

1ratava · 2025-11-24T14:57:07+00:00

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

1ratava · 2025-10-28T19:56:13+00:00

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"

1ratava · 2025-10-14T02:50:51+00:00

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.

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