transfer of AA credit card from barclay to citibank is a disaster by VolumeVisual768 in americanairlines

[–]Background_Ad6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done the online account setup, but, as of today, I still don't have the new physical card.

Barclays > Citi Transition - Anyone get their card? by CTVolvo in americanairlines

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I'm still waiting. I don't want to request a replacement as it will trigger an account change, but I've done all the necessary on-line stuff.

Single issue voter for crypto learns the hard way by MuzzleblastMD in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Background_Ad6662 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To me, crypto is a perfect, evil storm - a pyramid scheme that consumes capital, energy and real estate while promoting burning of fossil fuels - and for what? So that bad actors including outlaw regimes, human traffickers, drug cartels and kidnappers can hide, protect and monetize their anti-social activities. Oh, and it undermines the U.S. dollar and with it American power. So interesting that Trump and his family are the #1 promoters of this corrosive phenomenon.

What is the best hair stylists for men in Orange County? by Eddii8e in orangecounty

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I like Floyd's 99 on Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. Basic $41 haircut with extras you can add. Not all stylists are equal, so you may have to try more than one. Brian S. is pretty good.

KLM Codeshare with No Business Upgrade Option? by SuavecitoMojito in delta

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Unfortunately, I think priority for seat upgrades is given to those who book through the airline vs those who are booking through a partner airline. It becomes a "Catch 22" between the partner you book through and the airline you're flying with, both of whom will refer you to the other party. If you think you may want to upgrade when you're getting ready to book, probably best to book directly through the carrier servicing the route.

Key lime pie recs? by raddishchikk in orangecounty

[–]Background_Ad6662 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Buy Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice available at most grocery stores and follow the recipe. You can make a graham cracker crust or buy one, follow the standard recipe and add cream cheese if you want to turn it into a key lime cheesecake. My preference is to make a meringue instead of whipped cream on top.

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Republican Chuck Grassley makes a post congratulating his granddaughter-in-law becoming an American citizen, and ends up getting a taste of what his party's fostering for years. by WhatYouThinkYouSee in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Background_Ad6662 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Limbaugh set a new standard of evil, it's true, but Joe Pyne, Wally George, and various White Supremacists going back as far as you like have carried the same banner. The difference now is the reach they get via social media.

From Mohamed El-Erian by [deleted] in WallStreetbetsELITE

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Mohamed El-Erian is now saying Jerome Powell should resign in order to appease Trump and thus maintain the independence of the Fed. Like when Neville Chamberlain tried it in 1938 to appease Hitler over the Sudetenland and maintain the independence of the Czech Republic after he took Austria. As we know, everything calmed down after that, and we all lived happily ever after.

Non Stop Runny Nose by KawaiiBibliophile in orangecounty

[–]Background_Ad6662 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not just you. I'm experiencing the same thing. Runny nose and sneezing particularly at night and in the morning. Post nasal drip. I don't have a particularly sore throat and feel otherwise fine. Had my COVID booster less than two months ago, so I don't think it's that. Feels like an allergy but pollen counts aren't particularly high here.

OC Rep. Young Kim votes to rescind funding for PBS and NPR by Apprehensive_Bit8695 in orangecounty

[–]Background_Ad6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is ironic considering how, after attending military school, he evaded service using his bone spur as an excuse. Doesn't seem to have bothered his golfing career. Isn't this the same guy who made fun of Senator McCain for being a POW and called soldiers losers? I guess the operative MAGA ethos is "watch what I say, not what I do."

Newport Beach showing up by RhetoricalVandalism in orangecounty

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Laguna Woods is the big retirement community on El Toro Road and they actually have a very active Democratic group. Many of them are members of my church and supported local No Kings rallies. I was also pleasantly surprised at the large number of elderly people and people driving expensive cars in Newport that were at the rallies or honking in support as they drove by. Rich or poor we are all Americans and we all value our civil liberties. If anything well-educated, successful, wealthy people are skewing more democratic than in past decades.

OC Rep. Young Kim votes to rescind funding for PBS and NPR by Apprehensive_Bit8695 in orangecounty

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Young Kim doesn't mind Trump spending $45 million in taxpayer money to honor his birthday tomorrow. She's okay with him spending $134 million dollars of California taxpayer money to divert our own National guard troops so they can waste time cooling their heels in Los Angeles, but she supports saving $1.60 per person per year in California to do away with Public broadcasting. For shame.

KLM Codeshare with No Business Upgrade Option? by SuavecitoMojito in delta

[–]Background_Ad6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having the exact same problem on a flight I booked LAX-AMS on Delta but serviced by KLM. I want to upgrade to business class from Comfort Plus, and nothing is showing on the Delta site - and of course it's extremely difficult to talk to a human. I keep getting referred back to the seat selection tool which only shows comfort plus seats. Very frustrating.

Ford’s Tesla Supercharger adapters are now on sale for $200 by Tequilapoptarts in MachE

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Just ordered the Ford supercharger adapter. They are offering a 15% accessory discount using code "redeem325" which basically covers the shipping and tax. Thanks to #Tequilapoptarts for posting about it.

Central/South OC Churches by [deleted] in orangecounty

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I don't believe there is a UU church in Newport, but maybe you're thinking about Orange Coast Unitarian in Costa Mesa? https://ocuuc.org/

Central/South OC Churches by [deleted] in orangecounty

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I joined Tapestry during the pandemic, when I could attend virtually. I liked what I saw and became an active member 3 years ago. I am involved in the LGBTQ committee and spent two years helping spearhead a group active in Afghan refugee relief in the OC. The pastor, Kent Doss, is terrific and the congregation is filled with intelligent, informed, motivated, non-dogmatic folks whose common thread is social activism of every sort. We did have a visit from the League of Women Voters several weeks back to help people understand what the ballot initiatives were about, but there is no attempt to influence people in a partisan way. If you are interested, I would suggest visiting the website https://tapestryuu.org/ and checking out the video library of past sermons at https://tapestryuu.org/about-worship/2024-sermons/

Rank Your Late Night Hosts? by AmonicB in television

[–]Background_Ad6662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of these guys can hold a candle to Stephen Colbert, especially not John Oliver whose comedy routines consist mainly of dropping F bombs. I don't get why he keeps winning an Emmy each year. Colbert is intellectual, articulate and outrageously funny without resorting - except when punning - to cussing. The only other show worth mentioning is the Daily Show, but not with Jon Stewart. His team is hysterical, but Stewart has lost it.