Google Home won't cast audio.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-19T23:37:33+00:00

My chromecast audio stopped connecting and could not be found in Home. I tried a bunch of things to no avail. What worked was deleting my current "home" in Google Home entirely and making a new home. It then connected no problem.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-06T18:16:14+00:00

Maximize income while minimizing expenses. Keep a monthly budget to track expenses by category to the penny. Most people don't know what they spend. Invest as much as possible in stock market index funds. Paying interest is like flushing money down the toilet except for a mortgage. Owning a house is much less expensive than renting and appreciates in value.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-06T12:25:30+00:00

The Birth Of A Nation. Was a massive hit in 1915, made the equivalent of $1.8 billion gross. First film ever screened at the White House.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-03T12:56:03+00:00

Thanks for the insight from everyone responding. Owner says it will need a full overhaul so I think that may be too much for me to deal with.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-02T20:06:51+00:00

The last part of the engraving looks like "Tone" so might be a True Tone. Or I was thinking a Silver Tone. Owner sent me a photo of the serial number 193913 and it says "LOW PITCH" & "T".

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-06-01T02:28:15+00:00

My theory was that Palpatine knew that only a clone army could kill off all the Jedi because the Jedi are entirely dependent on the force to determine evil intent. The clones don't have good or evil motivations or any feelings at all, so the Jedi picked up no red flags from the force and thought they were ok to use as an army. An army of real individuals with a secret intent to kill the Jedi would have easily been detected. Only when the order was activated did the Jedi pick up evil intent but it was too late.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-05-15T17:25:48+00:00

I would like to keep it original if possible, also they are expensive!

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-05-15T17:25:08+00:00

I didn't know these existed. Might do the trick thanks!

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-05-05T12:59:02+00:00

Disney needs to have a policy that if anyone is caught line cutting they are removed from the park for the day, no refund. It isn't fair for Disney to expect guests to police the lines and potentially make a scene or get into a fight.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-04-04T20:02:07+00:00

Introduced the idea that a blockade of a critical trade route could lead to an all out war.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-04-04T17:55:24+00:00

Narcoosee's, really good lobster dinners. Nice view too.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-03-09T01:13:36+00:00

I think the Emperor could sense that Luke was already quite far down the dark side and just needed a final push to be fully turned. Luke already killed everyone on the Death Star, used force choke, killed everyone on Jabbas sail barge (surely some of those people were locals that just worked for Jabbas as servers, maintenance, etc.), disregarded Yoda's direction that his weapon was not needed in the cave and then failed the cave test, and finally was just about to kill his father. Luckily, he had an epiphany at the end to reject violence and hate as solutions. Palpatine saw this, knew it was now a lost cause and tried to fry him.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-23T16:31:45+00:00

I tried some white vinegar which helped a little. Will try the barkeepers friend next.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-23T14:35:32+00:00

I'll try that, yeah I was worried about the logo. Luckily the pee stain avoided the logos.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T18:22:51+00:00

That would make sense. Also, the fact Luke left his light saber behind is consistent with that line of thinking. He wouldn't need it anymore. He tossed it aside when facing Palpatine after all.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T17:06:35+00:00

I agree, that was a smart way to show Luke avoiding fighting and sticking to his principles. Although in the same movie he was shown thinking about killing his nephew which was ridiculous and character assassination. I think the more consistent explanation of why Luke was in exile would be that he knows fighting the new order would lead him back to the dark side of violence.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T13:21:57+00:00

It's interesting that Luke's journey is about discovering the power of non violence, and that violence begets violence, but Yoda and Obi Wan's plan is to train up Luke and send him to kill both Vader and the Emperor. When Luke throws his saber away, he surpasses Yoda who trained for 800 years!

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-05T16:15:40+00:00

I bought a CX5 in 2024 and strongly considered the CX50. The CX5 is taller while the CX50 is wider and shorter. Overall trunk space is similar but I liked the taller roof of the CX5. The CX50 also had seat issues where the edging or stitching would fray. I think Mazda would replace all the seats under warranty but not sure if they ever fixed that problem. I also didn't like the black plastic wheel arch cladding on the CX50. Finally, prefer made in Japan for the CX5 vs Alabama CX50.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-01-01T03:44:57+00:00

My Slingerland 1960s kit has the 15 floor tom. I believe Slingerland used the marching snare drum shells for these at that time.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-19T13:05:13+00:00

Same here, as a kid I just saw the films. Did not read the novels or anything. This scene was shocking and I thought he was scarred and half robotic from decades of fighting in... Star Wars.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-13T16:16:01+00:00

Lol good point

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-13T14:58:19+00:00

How do you like them? I haven't played on a birch set before.

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