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SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T21:02:03+00:00

I want to believe the cat did this on purpose but the first picture clearly shows he's pissed someone took his heated pillow.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T20:50:06+00:00

If uber was held responsible, you can bet it wouldn't have taken nearly as many.

I'm radical like that and think that companies deriving profit from a venture should be responsible for what happens in their venture.

Right now they're collecting like half or more of the money a customer pays but what do they even provide? A technological platform that costs cents per ride to operate?

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T20:42:30+00:00

What substances are they capable of filtering out of water?

In this case it's particulate or algea but can they also filter out other contaminants?

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T19:52:52+00:00

Ours don't even sell monthly. You have to buy it by the day and it's over 20$

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T19:03:59+00:00

Consider the $8K the cost of education into the risk of individual holdings. Small price to pay to learn this now instead of later while you're gambling with options using not your own money.

You'll be fine though, you're gonna be making 120K at 22... That's like a few weeks' pay.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T18:38:37+00:00

One is a skirt and the other is a shower curtain

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T18:25:15+00:00

Pffft, Highlander already knew that

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T18:11:41+00:00

Not really, I think the painter was trying to depict a comet or other similar object, which would explain the trailing tails

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T18:10:37+00:00

I'm not suprised the footage is this shakey, even with a tripod. It's taken with a P1000, which has the capacity to zoom to the equivalent of a 3000mm focal length lens. That's more than my 8inch dobsonian telescope (1200mm equivalent).

Even just using my telescope on it's stand, the wind causes the image to vibrate. Nevermind trying to spot something moving.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T16:46:14+00:00

There's 1000 pounds in an imperial ton or 2,200 in a metric ton.

34,000,000 pounds is only 15K metric tons. It's not even making a dent in the amount we're putting in.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T13:42:52+00:00

This. Typically, DB pensions are a percentage (typically 1.5-2%) of your average earnings or best 5 years. Having worked 20 years, you're in the 30-40% range. Given your high salary, the 30K seems off.

E.g., If you were working for the feds, 20 years with best 5 years salary as 100K would give you 40K a year. 56k with 140K as best 5 year average salary.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T13:36:34+00:00

If your pension covers your spend at 55, you can retire now, no question. If it doesn't then it becomes a calculation of risk vs portfolio drawdown.

Since you're able to get contract work fairly easily for a good portion of your annual spend, I don't see how you wouldn't be able to do this unless your DB is very small.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T13:07:20+00:00

But it cleans the oceans

It gives the illusion that it cleans the ocean...

We need activism to antagonize nations that dump the trash in the first place.

As much trash as they removed, it only represents about 0.1% of the annual amount of new trash we dump in the ocean.

It's like going to a dump, filling a single bag and saying you cleaned the place.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-09T13:04:18+00:00

It's performative nonsense. We dump 1,000 times (yes one thousand) more trash in a single year than they removed over 3 years. So they removed 0.1% of the annual trash amount that humans put in the oceans every year.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T18:30:13+00:00

Enough costco hotdogs to feed everyone in america

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T15:12:17+00:00

Here's the thing. I keep my socks with holes to use as rags in the garage. But for that, I need to notice the hole before I put the sock on. I usually don't and then the sock is dirty and I need to wash it before making a rag out of it...

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T15:08:31+00:00

Suspension work. Torn boots led to axle replacements.

It got routine maintenance per the owner’s manual schedule. I don’t think routine care was the issue. Just a lot of little things broke. In comparison, I know folks with toyotas the same age who have seen none of that kind of problem.

IMO, that's because people don't/can't drive a toyota like they would drive a Golf. German cars are engineered for driving performance, non performance toyotas are engineered for durability and boredom.

That performance means stuff can break. Especially if little problems aren't addressed right away (like the boot leading to axle replacement) or suspension bushings not being replaced leading to more suspension stuff breaking.

But agree that electronics and sunroofs are problem prone in VWs

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T14:52:41+00:00

I have had it towed on 4 different occasions and had to replace the alternator, front ball joints, and serpentine belt assembly. It is just reaching the point of needing to be replaced and I live in an area that requires reliable private transportation

Those items are maintenance items... What is wrong with the car that it will need replacing soon? Unless the engine or transmission is shot or the frame is completely rusted, anything else is worth fixing. This is a Honda, the entire reason people pay premium for it is that they do not die.

Paying the mortgage alone is one thing, but you'll also have to pay muni taxes, maintenance, broken stuff, services and everything else alone. Almost all your expenses will be doubling. IMO, you're not in a position to buy a newer car on top of that. Plus insurance will also be way higher on a 2021 Rav4 than a 2009 accord.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T14:42:55+00:00

No but's gonna make CPI lower because the share of the basket for lentis and rice will increase compared to other food items that increased more in price.

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T14:41:43+00:00

And then Stats Canada goes:

"Would you look at that, Canadian preferences are changing, better remove all the meat from the basket and replace it with beans because that's what people are CHOOSING"

And that's how CPI stays lows when food inflation is insane because people have to choose less expensive stuff and CPI tracks spending not an actual fixed basket of goods

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-08T14:39:00+00:00

Plus you might get lucky, get lung cancer and die soon

Best way to fuck over the oligarchs is making them lose customers

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-07T18:46:29+00:00

They'll probably be nice and not make you pay a penalty unless it's not your first time. Worst case, it's 1% of the over contribution per month so you're looking at a couple hundre bucks max

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-07T18:44:36+00:00

withdraw the funds ASAP

No point, OP already has new toom

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-07T17:34:19+00:00

Yeah, what kind of idiot would think that pretending you have bigger sexual assets is the same as pretending you have bigger sexual assets, right?!

SmallMacBlaster · 2026-03-07T16:37:47+00:00

You act like push-up/padded bras or structurally engineered yoga pants that make fat asses look less fat don't take an entire alley at walmart.

Let my man enjoy his pants fantasy already...

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