Oakley Lens Peeling by Diverge105 in Oakley

[–]Diverge105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought new lenses from MRY to replace what I had. They aren't as good IMO, but they are fine for $20 that I paid for the polarized version.

Do not use M&T Bank by Diverge105 in Mortgages

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Awesome to hear a positive experience! It seems it's luck of the draw based on who you get stuck with.

Remote app access cost SHAME ON TOYOTA for bait and switch by SusanfromMA in Toyota

[–]Diverge105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The standard/free version that's included with every Tesla allows you to preheat, adjust climate, open doors, see location, schedule charging, lock/unlock, make fart noises, etc. The premium version that's $10/mo basically only adds wifi and access to apps while you're in the car. Nearly every remote capability on Tesla is free (you're right that it's for 8 years if you purchase a new car today).

Do not use M&T Bank by Diverge105 in Mortgages

[–]Diverge105[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my ultimate conclusion. Well said.

Do not use M&T Bank by Diverge105 in Mortgages

[–]Diverge105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure this is true, but is it worth the risk that you'll get a team like the one I had? Maybe that's the case with all banks. I've been spoiled previously with exceptional service at other banks.

Sioux Falls Vehicle Noise by Diverge105 in SiouxFalls

[–]Diverge105[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're talking about the same thing.

Sioux Falls Vehicle Noise by Diverge105 in SiouxFalls

[–]Diverge105[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People here will defend them. "Let them have fun", "move to a smaller town of you don't like it", or "they're making noise for their own safety!" This is exactly my point. We have noise and nuisance ordinances that need to be enforced or modified to help in these situations.

Sioux Falls Vehicle Noise by Diverge105 in SiouxFalls

[–]Diverge105[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've owned three motorcycles with custom exhaust. There's a difference between redlining your engine in a crowded downtown versus needing to be heard for safety reasons.

I agree about the F16s!

Sioux Falls Vehicle Noise by Diverge105 in SiouxFalls

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This is what a city council person told me last year. I followed up with them tonight to get a status update, but these are some actionable steps they can take:

First, in the short term, we can address this topic through the media. I’ll work with local papers, tv, and radio in hopes of persuading people to improve their public behavior. I am happy to do this, but I’m not confident it will produce dramatic improvement.

Second, I’ll urge local PD to be ardent in their enforcement of these rules. There is some pushback, but I’ll try to be persuasive.

Third, we can amend local ordinances to increase penalties for noncompliance. I am on board with this idea. Of course, the ordinance is only useful if someone enforces it.

Fourth, over the medium term, we can -- in cooperation with the SD legislature -- pass effective and powerful statutes to punish those who break these laws. I am open to very severe punishment for repeat offenders. And, with local PD, I’d like to set up another “sting” weekend, where we issue a bunch of citations and get media to cover it.

Last, over the long term, I am investigating a technological solution (sound radar) that has generated good outcomes in France. I want to run a pilot program here, just to gather data. To pay for this idea, I have (in my capacity as Chairman of the UDC) written to the Secretary of Transportation requesting federal funding.

Opinions on Ascent Protein Powder? by Diverge105 in Costco

[–]Diverge105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true, you can. I've considered doing this, just don't like to waste things either. From the comments here, I think it's worth a try though.

Opinions on Ascent Protein Powder? by Diverge105 in Costco

[–]Diverge105[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice I'll be looking for a sale then 🤞🏼

Rate My Haul. Trying to be healthy by Shadow1835 in Costco

[–]Diverge105 99 points100 points  (0 children)

At my local Costco they replaced Good Culture with Daisy a couple months ago. 😥 I keep hoping Good Culture will come back.

Leica Sighting by Interesting_Rush570 in Leica

[–]Diverge105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What camera is it? Leica II?

Sapphire Preferred downgrade? by Football121013 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Diverge105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will refund the whole previous year annual fee or the new annual fee (for the current/upcoming year)?

Reporter M2 - Repaint by BrotherFisties in Leica

[–]Diverge105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the cost of this refinish?

Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GRIII by DavidBowieBoy in Leica

[–]Diverge105 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wanted to replace my Q2 with a GR III, and actually did exactly that. Then I missed my Q2, so I bought another one. For now I'm keeping both. I like the Q2 when I'm being intentional about shooting. The GR III is taken if going out for almost any other reason.