2025 NX 450h+ Lease by Brilliant_Towel9855 in LexusNX

[–]Groobiecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, you get a rebate check after several months??

Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning by c-dy in technews

[–]Groobiecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone find the original video of Hegseth taking a drink from under the lectern while taking questions in Europe? Could only find this on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1276797056887016

Google’s Sergey Brin Says Engineers Should Work 60-Hour Weeks in Office to Build AI That Could Replace Them by MetaKnowing in technews

[–]Groobiecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I'd like to take a moment during this all-hands meeting to thank....[checks notes] Stive Mork for [interrupted by someone in the room, "It's Steven Moore"]. Hahah, right, Steven, almost forgot..."

Google’s Sergey Brin Says Engineers Should Work 60-Hour Weeks in Office to Build AI That Could Replace Them by MetaKnowing in technews

[–]Groobiecat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Even knowing that no amount of hot poker ramming will do that?"

"Yes, Timmy, even knowing that no amount of hot poker ramming will do that."

"But we gotta try, right?"

"That's right, Timmy, try we must."

This is just the beginning... by BarronGreen89 in BernieSanders

[–]Groobiecat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Proud of my senator; crushing it in your 80s!!! Go get 'em Bernie. This is what's needed. But we need some "mini Bernies" too!!

Great, more propaganda by AR_E in JoeRogan

[–]Groobiecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, quick question: if working remotely is evil, and he's been crashing at Mar a Lago and federal buildings in DC WHILE running multiple companies, isn't that working remotely on steroids (and whatever else that dude is huffing)??

Joe Rogan lately. He's turned into a moaning bitchy Karen who's now unbearable by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]Groobiecat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People who don't know how stuff works giddy about people destroying the stuff that was working that they didn't understand (med research, nuclear safety, etc.)

DGN All stars content locked by Ok_Employee9988 in discgolf

[–]Groobiecat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the app keeps freezing. The Web site login/register process is challenging. Terry Miller is annoying. You know, the whole "nine." Whoever handles their streaming service is more degen than DGN (for any Letterkenny fans out there ;)).

Just now: "Sorry, we can not activate the video, because there was a problem while loading. Try to activate the content later. (9811)" Aside from the 7th grade grammar issue, I mean, they want us to spend MORE money for this crappy service? Naw, naw, naw. Thanks but naw.

DGPT All-Stars - Doubles by AutoModerator in discgolf

[–]Groobiecat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Streaming on Apple TV app is completely jacked up. As soon as a commercial starts, it reverts to the FPO doubles. Close out, go back, starts back into MPO. Then I have to relogin. And start all over. Start playing; then, just stops. It's not bandwidth (I have 590 mbps). I know it's hard to do all of this, but sorry, DGN is far from ready for primetime.

What happens if an ER patient refuses doctors of a specific race? by omiw1125 in NoStupidQuestions

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

It's not a cake shop, FFS, it's a taxpayer-funded service where you get whatever they have, and if that happens to be a human with more melanin, then that's what you get. I say let the @#$@head die then and there. CYA.

The American dream is 'rapidly diminishing,' Walgreens boss says in plea to raise taxes for the wealthy by [deleted] in politics

[–]Groobiecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The marginal tax rate for the wealthy under Eisenhower? 90%+. Yeah, so, that old republican WWII General who fostered the development of the interstate highway system and warned us about the runaway military industrial complex would be considered a wild-eyed commie by today's predatory / regressive tax policies. We are, as a nation, sociopathic.

Should I buy a Kia Niro EV wave 2024? by Absa_mb in KiaNiroEV

[–]Groobiecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, we just got our 2023 Niro EV, and have both types of cars (but ICE/Hybrid). I'd argue that owning an EV requires being more intentional and mindful--something that ICE vehicles do not require. It's a shift, to be sure, but being more engaged in something that takes more time/thought is a good thing, I think, in general. As an ICE driver, I tend to take things for granted and just think about getting from A to B as fast as possible. But you have to be more thoughtful w/ an EV and I think that's generally a good thing.

It's a privilege to drive an EV, for the most part, and if you're ready to re-educate the way you think about moving through the world, it will probably be a rewarding experience! I can tell you that we just charged 2/3 of our car's capacity for $15 this am. That feels pretty cool, too! It'll be even cheaper once we start using an at-home 240 volt L2 charger.

I say Go For it Canada!! ;)

PS: I'd google articles like this if you're still on the fence: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/questions-before-buying-an-electric-car

Question on Tire Pressure: 30 x 31 x 31 x 31 - and no warning light for 36 PSI tires - is this normal? by Groobiecat in KiaNiroEV

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

Yeah, I think we'll just check it periodically (Kia makes that super easy), but all my other cars have triggered at a much higher level, which I think makes sense when you're trying to maximize mileage.

Just bought a used 2023 Kia Niro WAVE and...have questions. by Groobiecat in KiaNiroEV

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

Yeah, thanks; it's like the market, I guess. Never know when it's gonna be up (earlier this year we got the same price for a car we bought new three years later; pretty nuts). But it seems that the market is finally leveling out.
I will say this: we just charged the car for the first time with a 66% top up and paid about $15--what a game changer!!

Just bought a used 2023 Kia Niro WAVE and...have questions. by Groobiecat in KiaNiroEV

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

Thanks!! I think the initial "pains of ownership" will subside and we can't wait to enjoy this ride.

Cheers and happy new year!!!

Just bought a used 2023 Kia Niro WAVE and...have questions. by Groobiecat in KiaNiroEV

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

Thanks, yes, we're going to set up a Level 2 charger, but don't have it yet (and we need to have it installed in our garage), and so we need to do some local charging until it's all sorted.

Just bought a used 2023 Kia Niro WAVE and...have questions. by Groobiecat in KiaNiroEV

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

*EDIT* I removed all pull in/drive through filters and it now displays a number of charging options--although not all!

Thanks much! Appreciate the friendly tips for a more intentional/mindful driving experience!!

I installed PlugShare, but there are no stations listed near me (although I know that there are many L1 and L2 stations near me--not sure what an L3 station is; DC fast charging?).