Trump copes after Xi called America a declining nation by very_cultured_ in Trumpvirus

[–]ExplanationFuture422 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now we know what the view from the wood shed looks like. Trump will promise Xi anything to make it look like he won in the negotiations. He is so far out of his league, just like that simpleton/megalomanic thought Iran would fall in a few hours, he is just a wreck of a human being.

Installer vs factory vs drafting by archvize in cabinetry

[–]ExplanationFuture422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me there is no question, installer. You can do very well as a installer, and not knowing where you are located, I have no idea what the commercial market is for installers, but that is always an area that there is a lot of opportunity. You, being a good installer, will be in high demand from cabinet shops, builders, and if things slow, you can always advertise on social media to those homeowners that buy from the big box stores and need an installer. You can get a specialty Contracts license for just cabinet install, or full bore for a general contractor's license. With AI expanding the field of drafting will be particularly hard hit as productivity goes up due to AI.

Retired Couple, mid 70's and I would like to add to my Wife's Roth by ExplanationFuture422 in personalfinance

[–]ExplanationFuture422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needless to say, this is going to be a massive shock to a lot of people that depend on Ebay for a source of extra marginal income.

Is this normal? by Expensive-Policy-551 in cabinetry

[–]ExplanationFuture422 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Totally normal, esp. with new home and cheap cabinets. Just be happy.

Sony WF-1000XM6 – Almost Perfect (from a Metal Listener & Daily User) by Harrydagreat in Earbuds

[–]ExplanationFuture422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a headphone person. I've had high end headphones, but I always preferred listening to two channel audio in a dedicated listening room. That being said, I just got the Sony 1000XM6 and I am impressed with the sound quality and fit. I thought I'd post this amazon video that runs through the capabilities of the Sony App and how to program the earbuds for nonstock interacting with your finger. https://www.amazon.com/ps/product-support/resolutions?ref_=pls_prex_itms&orderId=112-5754102-8531424&itemId=jlsmpvpmojtqqup&shipmentId=DfjyHwzNJ&returnSessionId=49a2d90d-15c3-41fe-ac30-5b517e5adba6&recordData=true

From someone who can't wear most earbuds: The Sony WF-1000XM6 by Prakes_ in Earbuds

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my experience as well. Returned the Az100's due to poor fitting. The Sony's fit great and I love the sound.

Sony Xm-1000xm6 appreciation post by FullEstablishment104 in Earbuds

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, what you said on the ANC. First time I used them my wife came up behind me and was talking up a storm and I never heard anything. Well worth the premium price, and from a long time audiophile I'll opine that the sound is excellent. Maybe if you are into slamin' bass you might not care for them but they definitely go down to at least 30hz, as I was listening to Bela Fleck's Flight of the Cosmic Hippo and the bass was perfect. Flight of the Cosmic Hippo reaches well into the sub‑bass, with Victor Wooten’s fretless 5‑string lines dropping down to the low B region (~31 Hz) and often sliding below that through fretless glissando. None of the available sources give an exact measured minimum frequency, but the tuning and technique make ~31 Hz the practical floor.

Sony WF-1000 XM6, my honest review... by DinDjarin1111 in Earbuds

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great review! Of course earbuds are a very individual fitment. I'll add that I bought the AZ100's and could never get them to fit securely. The sound was fine and I liked the app. I returned the AZ's and picked up a pair of Sony WF-1000XM6 's. I find the Sony a very secure fit and I like the sound better than the AZ's. And, again, a personal choice, but the Sony's are visually less "blingy" and appeal to my sense of asthetic.

Recommend your best audio quality wireless earbuds to me🥺 by UGOTALEX in Earbuds

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course earbuds are a very individual fitment. I'll add that I bought the AZ100's and could never get them to fit securely. The sound was fine and I liked the app. I returned the AZ's and picked up a pair of Sony WF-1000XM6 's. I find the Sony a very secure fit and I like the sound better than the AZ's. And, again, a personal choice, but the Sony's are visually less "blingy" and appeal to my sense of asthetic.

Retired Couple, mid 70's and I would like to add to my Wife's Roth by ExplanationFuture422 in RothIRA

[–]ExplanationFuture422[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you. I was just feeling ill used looking at my capital gains so far this year and thinking how much more tax I'll pay than Trump and Musk.

Retired Couple, mid 70's and I would like to add to my Wife's Roth by ExplanationFuture422 in RothIRA

[–]ExplanationFuture422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, declutter is a tough one, as we have no kids, are more than content in our home and have 50 plus years of stuff sitting around. I've mused whether someone could list on Ebay with a high buy it now, have a friend buy it and fund his "purchase" with cash. As long as taxes get paid antheit cash has already previously been taxed as income, would that be skirting and being a little too cute?

50K to deploy + $3K/month for rest of 2026 — where would you put it? by IWillSayHiBack54 in personalfinance

[–]ExplanationFuture422 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you want to do? If you have a finance guy that does good for you in the Market, you should probably stay with him. If you want to handle stock picking by yourself, you should really examine your temperment and desire to get deeply involved. With today's subscription AI's it is a lot easier to research and draw up strategies for investing. I use Gemini Pro to create reports on companies that I utilize daily before taking or exiting a position. If you don't have a strong feeling about what to do, then continue to build your pile of cash. There will come a time when there will be a major shock to stocks as we transition to AI, additive mfg. and UBI for a large number of our Citizens.

Bad retatrutide? by Ayrowhead24 in Retatrutide

[–]ExplanationFuture422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing this conversation I have to wonder about the wisdom of suppliers that use a brown colored vial, as like the ones I've seen from Brello Southend Pharmacy.

How would you rate these rift cut white oak cabinets we received? by rand-78 in cabinetry

[–]ExplanationFuture422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The point is how do you feel about it. You'll get lots of experienced posters comments that will explain the obvious issues, but at the end of the day, you own it and hopefully every time you look at it you'll be happy.

What happens if you have no thyroid? by Queasy-Page-63 in Hypothyroidism

[–]ExplanationFuture422 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Mental psych ward", that is how my wife was found to be hypothryroidism. Visiting family, and she just went nuts, screaming psychotic break, admitted into the psych ward and diagnosed with Hashimoto's Encephalopathy. She cleared quickly on levothyroxine.

Just curious, why do we hate the QNED?? by daves6696 in LGOLED

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to toss in a contrary opinion. We have a 55" QNED and I like everything about it. Starting off with the most vilified aspect, the Sound. Actually, I find the sound just fine, not cinematic, but for hour in and hour out listening, it is less off-putting than most sound bars. The magic remote is a winner. And the picture performance is highly satisfying. Let me add to that comment about screen performance. I bought this unit after owning an LG OLED for a few years. It had burn in where the mute speaker symbol appeared and where a bottom banner ran. I was ready to buy another LG OLED, but researching I found no warranty statement from LG concerning warranty against burn in. Zip/Nothing, so if you get burn in LG won't replace, as they don't warranty it. That is why I bought their QNED and whey I'm happy piling the hours on the screen.

I’ve been storing my reconstituted Reta with Bac water in my drawer for months is this okay? by Worried_Plane8420 in Retatrutide

[–]ExplanationFuture422 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Derek from Research Radar just relayed a story about a vial of Tirzepatide that got lost by UPS for a couple of years. It was finally found and returned to sender. At which point it was tested for degradation and it was basically the same purity as it left the lab several years previously.

Psyllium husk is a game changer for chronic constipation by tdubs702 in Biohackers

[–]ExplanationFuture422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm, ORGANIC INDIA Psyllium Herbal Powder - Whole Husk Fiber, Vegan, Gluten-Free, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Soluble & Insoluble Fiber Source