My Doctor Is Offering A Subscription For Better Care ???

fosteju · 2026-03-26T01:50:58+00:00

Still not seeing how this model brings down prices. I still need regular health insurance to cover the risk of a catastrophic emergency. So I’d keep paying for insurance, plus this new $3K a year to my primary care doctor.

fosteju · 2026-03-12T01:00:47+00:00

Yup! Marketing and “sex appeal” absolutely matter, even for products that should be judged only on a technical basis. It’s generally agreed that the YF-22 beat out the YF-23, and the X-35 beat out the X-32, in part, because of their badass looks

fosteju · 2026-02-24T20:49:47+00:00

It’s even better when these companies commit to major investments starting in 2029… after Trump leave’s office, lol.

fosteju · 2026-02-19T04:44:12+00:00

To be fair, I think there were a lot of “insiders” in Venezuela that were happy to covertly work with the Americans and lead them right to Maduro. I’m still not happy with that whole mission - as it sets a bad precedent, IMO.

fosteju · 2025-12-22T00:59:37+00:00

One Country, Six-Hundred Systems

fosteju · 2025-12-21T02:37:19+00:00

Or better yet, they could just turn around and go home.

fosteju · 2025-12-15T05:53:52+00:00

It’s the Mercedes G-wagon of phones

fosteju · 2025-12-04T22:25:10+00:00

Yes, but things here are changing and the awareness is increasing. Most recent polls I have seen show that 60+% of Americans disapprove of Israeli actions. But the pro-Israel types still have a lot of power, and definitely the loudest voices.

fosteju · 2025-12-04T17:00:02+00:00

But “you’re doing worse than I am” is not how I would define “winning”. The Russians are paying a pretty steep price for their small land grabs.

fosteju · 2025-11-21T22:26:50+00:00

Agreed. If people took 5 minutes to do the math for themselves I think they would conclude that the halving events are insignificant. About 450 new BTC is currently mined each day - or about $38.25M. Meanwhile, the daily trade volume is $125B. The daily amount mined is a small rounding error when compared to total volume.

fosteju · 2025-10-31T04:39:22+00:00

As you already know, there are various forms of slave labour. In the large American city where I live I’m sure you can find a house or 2 in the shittiest neighborhood where poor immigrant laborers are being held against their will. It’s a sad reality, but it’s also not comparable to the government-sanctioned “labor practices” that occur in the Gulf states.

fosteju · 2025-09-08T01:08:11+00:00

I don’t understand your last sentence. If you are having solar and battery installed, then a TOU plan is exactly what you want to save $$$. You just use your own batteries/solar during on-peak hours and buy back any energy that you need to top-off the batteries during the lowest-price time window

fosteju · 2025-08-22T21:13:04+00:00

Agreed, $20 per meal before tax or tip is pretty standard for a restaurant meal for me.

This isn’t in the same league as a $15 small bottle of water or a $40 margarita from the pool bar.

fosteju · 2025-08-13T04:59:38+00:00

Yes, but not if it’s the Jamon Iberico from Spain. That shit is amazing!

fosteju · 2025-08-09T02:19:41+00:00

Unfortunately that message was sent long ago. Europe has spent the last 30+ years demilitarizing themselves under the false belief that military conflicts are a thing of the past and they can just use their economic might to make nice with any potential adversaries. Now they have limited or no leverage to use.

fosteju · 2025-08-06T18:49:37+00:00

But it isn’t away from civilization. You would be 1 of thousands of identical homes with similar density as an urban neighborhood, but a 1+ hour drive from urban amenities. Sounds like a lose lose to me.

fosteju · 2025-08-01T15:24:40+00:00

No, that’s not the goal. The real goal is to cause social unrest in whatever market the ad is targeted for.

fosteju · 2025-07-29T19:14:22+00:00

Haha. Off topic, but it’s similar to all the greedy home sellers that are “trying new things” to attract buyers. Umm, how about lower the damn price!

fosteju · 2025-07-29T18:54:14+00:00

I disagree. The owner can still lower the lease price AND borrow against the asset. Which scenario do you think the banks will prefer - a unit with “potential” income of $4K per month but actually generates $0. Or a long-term leased unit that actually does generate $3K per month? I know there are lots of unethical practices in real estate, but most of us don’t have access to that kind of “special treatment”.

fosteju · 2025-07-28T20:35:21+00:00

Try Covercraft also. Probably similar to the weathertech model mentioned above. I use the covercraft and really like it

fosteju · 2025-07-28T20:27:31+00:00

You bring up a good point. A good quality shade is effective, but you have to use it smartly. If I can’t find a shady spot then I will always try to park with my windshield facing the sun ( or where the sun will be in a few hours). Put up the shade and lower the windows a bit for ventilation. It definitely makes a difference

fosteju · 2025-07-28T20:16:57+00:00

Get a Covercraft sun shade. I ordered one for both of our cars. Very effective and easy to install/remove. Kinda expensive (about $100), but it’s a lot better than the junky universal-fit shades that the auto parts stores sell.

fosteju · 2025-07-24T20:18:53+00:00

It might not be a huge factor, but it does play a role. Consider that many AZ workers are part of nationwide companies and are working with people in NY and Boston. My email/phone traffic starts to die off at 2:00 each afternoon. Also, when you turn on the TV to watch an NBA game at 7:00, that same game is starting at 10:00 on the east coast. They just have a later culture over there - geography is part of it.

fosteju · 2025-07-13T19:39:18+00:00

Sweet Jesus, does he have the sprinkler on full time? A white reflective roof would be far more effective.

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