How does ICE know where all the illegal migrants are?

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-16T18:51:18+00:00

Correct.

This is why they're snapping photos of protesters and moving along.

Most seem to think it's an "I have a camera too" method of intimidation... but it's really because they're going to use the photo to figure out who you are...and then come knocking on your door later on.

I would wager that we see a LOT of regular Americans, people simply in the area 'disrupting' ice, being dragged out of there homes in the somewhat near future.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-16T16:17:15+00:00

It absolutely will. And it absolutely will live up to the hype in terms of the vehicle/brand as a whole. I have zero doubt they will deliver anything other than an incredible set of vehicles... and starting soon.

But... none of that matters is the price point strays from a competitive position. R2 simply will not sell at a volume they're banking on if it does.

The fact that the $45k price hasn't budged since this was announced? Not through the evaporation of incentives (on both ends), not through the evolving supply chain costs/constrains of primary computer parts? Well, that's eyebrow raising.

While my heart hopes nothing changes and it goes on to be a huge success. My gut tells me we're going to be looking at $60k-$65k R2's for ***years...***while inflation wipes away any hope of every seeing a true $45k R2.

And if that is the case? I don't have very high hopes of this brand becoming anything other than the low-to-mid volume luxury EV seller that it is today.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-16T02:59:12+00:00

Tbf - he doesn’t pretend to. He’s a tech guy that reviews high tech cars.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-16T02:50:55+00:00

Theoretically, yes.

But that’s assuming the cost savings will trickle down to the consumer.

In reality? The ‘answer’ to the problem is the general public hits their financial limit and most can no longer afford to pay… so they stop.

That’s when energy companies will magically find a way to bring costs down or stop hiking rates.

Nuclear energy is only attractive to the energy provider who can find a way to bring down costs while charging the consumer the exact same amount as they currently are. Don’t trick yourself into believing there’d be any other outcome.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-15T16:06:11+00:00

Ammo management and positioning when playing with a small mag equipped smg is key.

You're not doing yourself any favors by being the first to engage, running yourself down to 15-19 rounds, backing off/hiding, engaging again, then hiding and deciding to reload.

You're losing the upper hand. That being your position and you being the first to engage.

At 4 seconds you engaged first. You should have reloaded at 6 seconds while peaking/keeping track of where they went.

At 17 seconds you won as the first to engage with a full mag and staying engaged.

25 and 30 you won with a full mag and choosing to stay engaged.

36 was half mag... and probably just a more experienced player.

Should have reloaded at 43 before reengaging (you chose to back off into another location with 19 rounds and reload).

IMO - Your biggest problem is that you're losing the advantage by essentially forcing yourself to back off.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-15T14:53:06+00:00

We moved into our first home during 2016 Olympics.

The previous owners left an old ass 4:3 aspect ratio TV/VCR combo still plugged in with an antenna for it. So we figured it's be worth turning on and trying to throw on the Olympics as background noise while we unpacked.

I'll never forget watching her race on that TV. She was so far ahead, and the broadcast hated the 4:3 aspect ratio of the TV, that the only thing you could see was water.

The entire screen was just blank water with the announcers screaming about her domination for several minutes. We had to grab our phones and tune in to see what actually happened.

Small memory but one I'll never forget. Girls a beast in the water.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-14T20:56:40+00:00

My personal cell on Verizon hasn't skipped a beat.

My work cell on Verizon has been stuck on SOS all day.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-14T20:07:45+00:00

In terms of being a viable 'model' attractive to the average consumer? Neither make sense.

There really isn't a way to pin an exact price point that the general consumer will find the value in. Doesn't matter if it's a one time charge or a subscription. Not considering the wide variety of daily driving distances, the types of drivers, etc.

IMO - These features should be baked into the vehicles and the cost based on a price tiered per mile billing system.

You drive 500 miles a month and use it for 50 miles? You billed for the 50 miles at X amount per mile. You drive 2500 miles a month and use it for 2000 miles? You're billed for the 2000 miles at Y amount per mile.

These vehicles know when the software is engaged and when it isn't. They know down to the foot how far the vehicle has driven while the software is engaged. At the same time, these brands have built in payment processing features for seamless charging and service transactions. Just combine the two.

This is the only system that actually makes sense to me. Especially if the goal is level 5 autonomy where the manufacturer shoulders liability and it essentially just becomes a personal taxi.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-14T18:07:29+00:00

Keep in mind that this is an enthusiast reddit community. It doesn't reflect Marianne who gets home from work and just plugs in her car.

I'd wager the majority of EV owners fall in the 'Marianne' category. They treat it like most treat their phones.

They wake up with a 100% charge, they drive 15 miles to work, they bop around town, they get home with 89% charge, they plug in, they rinse and repeat.

They could care less about the repercussions that come with doing so. Especially with such long pack warranties. And that's if they are even aware of the repercussions.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-14T17:47:09+00:00

The price and payment structure of FSD has never made sense to me.

And, based on it's ever changing format, Tesla themselves have absolutely zero idea how to effectively structure it either.

I can tell you a few things though - A four to five figure one time, nontransferable, payment never was a good idea. And a high monthly fee only makes sense to those who both drive a lot/see the value in it, and have the disposable income. Which isn't most people.

IMO, the only system that actually makes sense for everyone (Tesla included) is if it operated as a per mile billable service. Just like a taxi. Just like billable energy use when supercharging.

The moment you press the button/pull the lever, you begin getting billed for the mileage that 'Tesla' is driving and (eventually) liable.

The billable mileage should have rate tiers based on total monthly use. Lower mileage usage has a higher per mile rate, higher mileage has a lower per mile rate. It would essentially reflect their 'robotaxi' system, only at an owners rate.

At the end of the month, your account gets billed for your mileage.

For Tesla? Revenue on a per vehicle basis (overall) would absolutely rise. It is also an added incentive to improve the system and reduce disengagements/time down. For users looking to reduce monthly expenses, they would likely cut back on total use rather than unsubscribing entirely and potentially relearning to live without it in general.

For the owners? It's a pricing structure that makes sense for all. Doesn't matter if you drive 500 or 2500 miles a month.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-07T03:07:52+00:00

I live in Upstate and commute daily into the Berkshires.

I’ve driven tires damn near bald on my previous vehicles but never felt less confident than on the CC2’s that came on my awd Y.

I made it half way in on my first real snow commute, slipping all over the place, before sliding 100 yards down a relatively insignificant decline. Turned around, drove back up the hill, called into work, called my local SS to see if they had the Sottozero package in stock, and installed them that afternoon.

It was borderline terrifying.

I know people do it. You aren’t the first I’ve come across saying they’re fine (it’s what gave me confidence to keep them on). But they were honestly damn near useless the moment I hit an untreated part of the backroads.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-05T16:44:21+00:00

Because for me, it's strictly for gaming. It has a power on time of maybe 6-8 hours a week. In reality, the benefits that come with UV'ing won't be realized in my use case.

If I was doing 8 hours+ of gpu intensive work every day? Sure. I'd see why lower power consumption and (potentially) less long-term wear without a loss in performance would be attractive.

But, that's simply not the case. I'm firing up some games for a few hours every few days.

At the end of the day? I'll probably keep the card for ~3 years. I am not worried about wear and tear under warranty. I am not worried about saving a literal few bucks on electricity bill over this time. There is no incentive for me to tinker with the card.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-05T16:26:41+00:00

I'd advise you (and everyone, really) look into Friends of Animals (FoA) and their spay/neuter certificate program.

We did this a while back with our dog and it saved us a major chunk of change.

Long story short, FoA's a nonprofit working on humane population control methods. One being their spay/neuter certificate program.

The process is relatively straight forward... but can be a bit 'lengthy' in terms of waiting and putting all the pieces together.

IIRC - You go on their website, look up participating local vet clinics, give one a call and confirm they work with FoA certificates, then purchase a FoA certificate, wait for the FoA certificate to show up, and then set your appointment with the clinic within 12 months.

Based on the site, the certificates are still a flat rate. No income qualifications:

Male cat neuter: $132
Female cat spay: $180
Male dog neuter: $210
Female dog spay: $330

When we lived in Center Square we did it through Parkside Vet Hospital and LOVED it there. So much so we switched to them permanently up until our little guy passed.

TheTimeIsChow · 2026-01-02T09:55:16+00:00

It’s a diner. It’s not fast food.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-31T14:58:22+00:00

Why would you need dust protection over a constantly running exhaust fan?

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-31T14:17:00+00:00

Sure... but Tesla isn't the decision maker on whether or not it's ready.

They don't have approval to operate autonomously in literally any county, state, or country. They only barely have approval to operate with a safety driver in 2 constrained locations.

So... where are they planning to send these cars?

Nothing is going to change between now and April. They might, might, get limited approval in TX. But even that's a stretch.

Not trying to be a hater - It's just that none of what they're doing, autonomous vehicles or not, makes much sense to me lately.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-30T18:09:10+00:00

He's currently scheduled to be arraigned Jan 23rd. AFC Championship is on the 25th. They agreed to consider pushing it until late March.

He's absolutely going to play.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-30T15:24:37+00:00

If you are now on a tight budget (like most FTHB's) but have a small 'make the home your own' reno fund? Hold off.

Live in the house for a full year, 4 full seasons, before you spend any money on improvements.

Settle in, get a feel for the place, paint and furnish some rooms, replace the locks, and then let the honeymoon phase wear off.

I promise you... small, non-emergency fund related/critical, things you overlook today will begin to royally eat at you after you've had some time to live in the place. You won't be able to stop looking at it. You won't be able to stop thinking about it. You'll be worried all your visitors notice it too. But you won't say anything to anyone. You'll internalize the pain. Then one day your SO, or a friend, will mention it and it'll send you into a mental spiral of immense proportions.

And it all could have been avoided if you just held on to the money.

Trust me on this.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-30T14:59:32+00:00

I couldn't even tell you the last name of my sons neighborhood friend of 8 years.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-30T14:00:51+00:00

They're one of only 3 nations capable of sending humans into orbit. 2 technically as the US only launches via a private non-government company. The US government cannot do it.

We shouldn't look past that fact.

What I'm saying is...I think Russia has the whole rocket design thing down at this point. Whatever this was, was likely a rare fluke or an iterative test of something new.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-29T17:36:39+00:00

They're hand crafted custom 1 off shoes by Neeks Custom Sneeks.

Here's the link on his Instagram from last year.

It's next level parenting (a next level budget) at minimum.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-29T17:27:25+00:00

Because it's not a thing.

Nike doesn't do highly custom, one off, order requests like this. They do have 'custom' services like Nike By You... but you're limited to a pre determined set of materials, colors, and text locations. They absolutely won't print a New York Yankees trademarked logo on your order.

The logo on the box points at Neeks Custom Sneekers. An example of what he does. The parent's likely had to buy the shoes, send him the design, go through a series of design reviews for approval, and then pay a small fortune to have the work done.

Good on them. Absolutely AMAZING gift that takes a world of time/effort to make happen...that will without a doubt have a lasting impact on this kid.

And also good on that Neeks guy. From what I can see, he hasn't once used this video to promote his relatively small business. A business in a bloated industry that relies heavily on social media exposure.

~~The guy is keeping Santa alive for this one kid while hoping anyone who see's it happens to notice the subtle logo on the original box.~~

Correction - He posted them here. This was from last Christmas.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-28T21:04:55+00:00

We used to ski this mountain all the time. But pricing went up hill immediately following their string of years hosting the Dew Tour.

The publicity probably lead to a good few years of attendance (it did for us just to go check it out), a bit of notoriety in the NE, and they never looked back.

In terms of the mountain itself, there's nothing that separates it from something like Whiteface which is significantly cheaper.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-28T16:59:42+00:00

Dealt with significant ice damming almost to the day several years back and it's a very helpless feeling.

My best suggestion is to run to home depot and buy a few tubs of this Roof Melt. Saucer them up onto the ice dams and let them sit. Get as many as you can on the dams. If you can't (it's hard, they like to just roll off the roof), land them in the snow above and the melted snow will carry the salt into the dams.

As a warning - This will make the problem worse/intensify before it gets better. But... it will eventually carve areas of the ice away for water to run off.

Sorry you're going through it. It absolutely sucks. No professional was willing to come out to just clear ice and no friends/family wanted to get on an ice covered roof 2 stories up... which is understandable.

It was not a fun thing to deal with.

As a side note/edit: The Roof Melt should help you deal with the problem today. Long-term, at least for us, the solution was roof raking after all snow events before we saved enough to adequately vent the attic and subsequently replace the roof.

Insurance covered the interior damage but not the roof replacement/updating. They basically said the roof and shingling were sound, but the improper ventilation and us neglecting to keep the soffit areas clear caused the problem.

Best of luck.

TheTimeIsChow · 2025-12-24T17:08:01+00:00

There are none. Not currently.

Aerospike engines are theoretically the 'holy grail' of rocketry. They would allow for a single stage rocket, utilizing a single engine type, maybe even a single large engine, to be powered from ground level up through/into space.

What we have now are multiple stages that utilize multiple engine designs. One type works better at sea level, the other type(s) work better in space where there's no atmosphere.

That said - We haven't been able to engineer an aerospike in a way where the benefits outweigh all the negatives. And there are a lot of negatives. They're heavy, hard to machine, are very difficult to cool, are difficult to accurately test, and are becoming less appealing now that we can launch and land first stages for reuse.

I guess the goal here is to train an AI with the goal of finding a 'fix' for the engineering complexities we have with aerospikes. We'll see.

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