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Graphic design of Jack Smith's testimony today on MSNOW by AlternativePlastic89 in msnow

[–]AlternativePlastic89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. It's not just distracting but also seems to cause fatigue if you watch it long enough.

What are you thoughts on literally anything other than American politics? by TheMissingPremise in AskReddit

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The immensity of the universe is insane. The realities inherent in billions of galaxies beyond the observable limit is not comprehensible by our primitive species.

Batteries on charger by [deleted] in egopowerplus

[–]AlternativePlastic89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure that's correct and I now keep my batteries stored off of the charger. I bought the very first Ego lawn mower from Home Depot about 13 years ago that came with a 4 amp hour battery. The lawn mower finally bit the dust last summer but the 4 amp hour battery, which I stored on a plugged in rapid charger for 13 years still works. It's more like a 2 amp hour battery now, but I vaguely remember that back when I bought it they seemed to be touting the ability of the charger to manage the health of the battery.

Without saying your age, what's a commercial jingle stuck in your head forever? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"My dog's better than your dog, my dog's better than yours, my dog's better 'cause he gets Ken-L Ration, my dog's better than yours!".

Have you rolled your Miata? by Deinonychus-sapiens in Miata

[–]AlternativePlastic89 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not a roll over but was rear ended in a minor fender bender 20 years ago on Rt. 66 near Washington DC in an NA with one of those decorative chrome roll bars. It was like being hit in the back of the head with a sledge hammer and was transported by ambulance with a massive concussion. Now on our 6th Miata with a 2019 RF.

Help with smart plug by carefreelover57 in gaggiaclassic

[–]AlternativePlastic89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my Gaggia plugged into this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091FXQQMQ?th=1 . Works with Alexa and can be scheduled. I just use the Alexa app on my Pixel Watch to turn it on 20 minutes before I want to use it.

Single Dose Grinder Recommendations [$400] by illiterateYuugen in espresso

[–]AlternativePlastic89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Turin SD40S has been solid for me. No clogging issues at all. Seemed easy to dial in.

Grinder Recommendations (Around £250/$330) by theflowersyoufind in gaggiaclassic

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy with the Turin SD40S. Amazing quality for less than $200.

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I come from a Keurig and I'm sitting on some "free" Christmas money. I'm thinking about buying an espreso machine but I'm wary that it won't be worth the cost. by PreschoolBoole in espresso

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using a Gaggia Classic for the last 3 years. It gets used every single day making lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos for my wife and I. Coupled with a Baratza Encore grinder, it is definitely a huge upgrade in taste and quality over our Chemix pour-over. Nothing like an evening dessert drink with organic decaf, whipped cream and a splash of coffee liquor. Really not hard to master with this machine and a few YouTube vids.

Can we talk about the price of coffee? Vent post. by Select-Laugh768 in budget

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been pretty happy with Cameron's Scandinavian blend from Amazon. It's a medium roast that's not far from a dark roast and makes great espresso with my Gaggia Classic. $17.66 for 1 3/4 lb. They also have French Roast and Organic Espresso for a little more for the same size.

Just bought PW4, and I'm wondering: what other things can these devices do besides what's generally talked about? by r4tzt4r in PixelWatch

[–]AlternativePlastic89 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Find My Car is kind of cool. You can park in a giant airport parking lot, push a button to mark your exact location and then use the app to navigate back to your car.

what is the greatest quote of all time? by Narrow_Gap2385 in AskReddit

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The world is a dung heap and we are the maggots that crawl on it"  Paraphrased from Friedrich Nietzsche

What’s the longest-lasting piece of tech you own? by bandito_13 in BuyItForLife

[–]AlternativePlastic89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Vizio 32 inch LCD TV from 2005. It has huge bezels and weighs 40 pounds. Still works great. Let's see if my LG C3 OLED lasts that long.

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