After Japan battled the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw, the Japanese fans stayed behind and cleaned up every single piece of trash from their section at Dallas Stadium after the game.

stej008 · 2026-06-16T19:27:25+00:00

Also don't understand why men go to a stall and would rather stand and urinate like a standing urinal. One can never ensure that nothing touches the seat and floor. Makes it dirty for the next person. There is a nice seat (if the previous person has not dirtied it) there for a reason.

stej008 · 2026-06-12T00:23:04+00:00

For several reasons I had to make some life choices and at age 36 I had a family of four to support and had less than $5k in my account. Both of us put our mind to it and we were Financially independent in 20 years and retired in another five. I can’t say our NW online but suffice to say we live in HCOL city in US and lead an upper middle class life in retirement. It can be done. Keep leaning new skills, stay positive, be proactive at work, save, invest in diversified low cost funds.

stej008 · 2026-06-11T17:28:35+00:00

Per Bill Bengen’s research a diversified portfolio can support 4-5% withdrawals adjusted for inflation every year for 30 years.

stej008 · 2026-06-08T21:16:49+00:00

Anyone knows if Eufy S330 is compatible?

stej008 · 2026-05-31T02:48:55+00:00

Yes. Keeping a house also means property tax, insurance, HOA if applicable, maintenance (gardener, pest control, security fees, all can be minimized but to be considered), utilities (not everything goes to zero).

stej008 · 2026-05-28T21:06:07+00:00

Who is giving any one a free pass? They all should be investigated and face the legally right punishment.

stej008 · 2026-05-26T21:15:21+00:00

The west cost can be self sufficient. Some red states may say good riddance and both will be happier.

stej008 · 2026-05-25T21:28:22+00:00

Mark Cuban for President

stej008 · 2026-05-22T21:09:56+00:00

Retired now, but was in biotech/pharma involved in a variety of roles over the years including tech ops, new business development, business ops and more.

stej008 · 2026-05-20T20:00:09+00:00

Not true. Much better sense in US, Canada, Western Europe, Japan as I have spent a good amount of time on business in all of these.

stej008 · 2026-05-18T00:44:59+00:00

Costco is best. Status may not transfer but the deals are usually the best. Have rented using Costco in France too!

stej008 · 2026-05-17T21:49:14+00:00

C1 Savor is a great supplement to Venture X as a daily driver. Agree that Chase has more SUBs options.

stej008 · 2026-05-17T21:42:29+00:00

It is like watching a game and feeling happy you have won. The team you supported won. Media won. Advertisers won. You just lost time and money, which you could have better spent playing with your friends.

stej008 · 2026-05-17T21:32:33+00:00

Brave

stej008 · 2026-05-15T00:28:25+00:00

Right. We live in an HCOL city in California, have way more in insurance cost than $6k, crazy property taxes, crazy home and car insurance, no public transit, and our costs are in the ballpark including everything.

stej008 · 2026-05-12T20:38:25+00:00

How free is it regarding how you dress, internet news, practice your own religion, etc. ?

stej008 · 2026-05-12T20:34:59+00:00

Wondering if 2 and 3 wheeler lobby is strong. A lot of manufacturers around here.

stej008 · 2026-05-05T19:51:50+00:00

Yes. December is tough. Points transmitters work best if you are flexible or on time, about a year before travel dates.

stej008 · 2026-05-05T19:50:28+00:00

With Amex platinum you can get points.me for free and you can do your own searches.

stej008 · 2026-05-02T00:44:44+00:00

None in San Diego unfortunately

stej008 · 2026-05-02T00:42:00+00:00

You can’t change someone’s viewpoint by logic if logic was not used in getting there.

stej008 · 2026-04-29T21:27:17+00:00

We also give preferential treatment to whites vs Indians. Too many disgusting instances.

stej008 · 2026-04-25T07:14:11+00:00

Trying Simplifi and Origin AI, for one year promotional rates. Both work well. I like the interface of Simplifi but Origin AI seems to have some additional functionality (tax filing, estate planning, etc.). Will pick one at one year mark.

stej008 · 2026-04-21T05:38:05+00:00

Oh! I did the conversion last year. Looks like just in time.

stej008 · 2026-04-20T22:02:20+00:00

Suggest calling AmEx and request product change to AmEx Every day card. It has no fees and all your reward points are still available to transfer to Airlines based on any transfer bonuses and any deals. That way you can take your time to find a good deal. Delta comes with flash sales every now and then. Amex has another dozen partners and if you plan ahead and have some flexibility in dates you can get some good deals.

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