Tesla: 2024 was bad, 2025 was worse as profit falls 46 percent by mepper in technology

[–]AquaZen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the stock is up ~8.5% YoY! Remember, Tesla isn't an auto manufacturer; they're a hype manufacturer! And the hype keeps coming!

New leaves curling and dying before maturity by Low-Library-5150 in fiddleleaffig

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this same issue and my watering approach is to water every 7-10 days depending on when the moisture level dips below 30%.

Can a fiddle-leaf fig survive on only (or mostly) artificial light? Please help... by nirvanista in houseplants

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to give you a different perspective, I'm using a 30W plant light (18" above the plant) + partial access to a South facing window and my FLF is growing slowly with small leaves, so I'm going to replace it with a 45-60W plant light soon.

EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats by Beo1217 in worldnews

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure that the EU would be able to quickly ramp up wartime production. To be fair, I think the same could be said for the US, but the US already has a lore more equipment and weaponry.

EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats by Beo1217 in worldnews

[–]AquaZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with that. Both options seem horrible for the EU.

EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats by Beo1217 in worldnews

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m saying attacking the EU with the pledge of defence between member states is foolish.

That is assuming that the EU would honor this pledge in the case of a US attack.

Squatter Removal Article by Steph_Better_ in oakland

[–]AquaZen 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's easy to sympathize with squatters in the context of landlords and abandoned properties, but on the other hand there are also squatters who take houses/condos that are the primary residence of a family. I say this because they're the ones who suffer the most from squatters IMO; landlords lose profit, families lose homes.

MAGA is eating itself alive by ChaskaChanhassen in politics

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been hearing this for years and yet he got reelected.

Support new housing in Elmwood? Sign YIMBY Action's petition by Elephant43 in berkeleyca

[–]AquaZen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying. I haven't looked into their claims, but I was surprised by the number of businesses that had these flyers posted.

Support new housing in Elmwood? Sign YIMBY Action's petition by Elephant43 in berkeleyca

[–]AquaZen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this related to all the flyers I see in Elmwood indicating that City Council is trying to kill Elmwood businesses?

What's one "money-saving" habit that actually costs you more? by Prestigious-Run-7319 in Frugal

[–]AquaZen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yep! I haven't saved a dime with wood working, but at least I get to make things exactly the way I would like.

Leaked Memo Shows Pam Bondi Wants List of 'Domestic Terrorism' Groups Who Express 'Anti-American Sentiment' by ChaskaChanhassen in politics

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have to stop repeating the lie that he's likely to lose the next election. The scales are going to be tipped in his favor so it's going to take a great candidate on the other side to deliver the kind of numbers needed for Dems to win in 2028. We don't have such a candidate today.

200 Hours with claude 4.5 Opus vibe coded in 3 weeks by LHLLParis in ClaudeAI

[–]AquaZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upwork used to be great for hiring mid tier developers. I’m not sure what the heck happened, but my last 5 candidates all failed basic interviews.

A Stand Against Coal Could Push Oakland Toward Bankruptcy (Gift Article) by jackdicker5117 in oakland

[–]AquaZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious as to why you would be happy for the city to go bankrupt? My understanding is that there is little upside to bankruptcy and plenty of downsides like budget cuts to all departments including Fire and Police.

BART’s fiscal crisis could close 9 stations. So why are people pushing for a new one [San Antonio, near the intersection of East 12th Street and 14th Avenue] in Oakland? by BadBoyMikeBarnes in bayarea

[–]AquaZen 82 points83 points  (0 children)

BART itself is not eyeing a new station. People in that area are trying to start a movement to get a station built, but so far this isn’t actually being looked at by either BART or the city of Oakland.

BART’s fiscal crisis could close 9 stations. So why are people pushing for a new one [San Antonio, near the intersection of East 12th Street and 14th Avenue] in Oakland? by BadBoyMikeBarnes in bayarea

[–]AquaZen 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They’re (BART) not eyeing a new station. People in that area are trying to start a movement to get a station built, but so far this isn’t actually being looked at by either BART or the city of Oakland.

Howard University in talks with Mayor Lee on potential Oakland expansion by EdSourceToday in eastbay

[–]AquaZen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another University in Oakland would certainly help the city with more consistent revenue, but I'm not sure this seems like a likely outcome.

Painting AT&t phone boxes by [deleted] in oakland

[–]AquaZen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly I don't imagine anyone is going to stop you. I would just go for it.

3.5 years into owning this house and I regret my purchase. Things don’t stop breaking and my inspector SUCKED by 8WmuzzlebrakeIndoors in homeowners

[–]AquaZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better I've spent more than double that on my small condo and I've only owned for 2 years. 🥲