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    EV/Plug-in/Other vehicles

    https://insideevs.com/news/757661/slate-suv-kit-range-impressions/ “In other words, the SUV’s seats, structure and roof make it heavier, increasing energy consumption. But its streamlined shape also makes it slice through the air more efficiently. At the end of the day, you can expect a “small...
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    EV/Plug-in/Other vehicles

    Coming after the Ford Maverick: https://headlight.news/2025/04/25/slates-new-pickup-to-start-at-under-20000-but-are-americans-ready-to-return-to-the-days-of-hand-cranked-windows/ Toyota going head to head against competition in China...
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    Dango and Mochi at Mitsuwa

    I buy fresh mochi here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/sakura-ya-gardena https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-06/sakuraya-gardena-mochi-shop-fujita-brothers Go early or else selection will be very limited later in the day. If you're looking for "pretty" mochi for gift box, Chikara is...
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    Hilarious listings

    For $600k more you can have this in Alabama: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7-Montagel-Way-Shoal-Creek-AL-35242/309923012_zpid/? https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2025/04/14/luxury-home-in-alabama-listed-at-5-million-hits-market-see-inside/83081416007/...
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    Poll: Irvine Housing Prediction June 2024 to 2025

    I've owned investment properties in Irvine, Placentia, Murrieta, Temecula, and Chino. Be warned that South Riverside County area like Murrieta/Temecula do not have easy train access. Taking the train from Perris station to Union Station or Irvine will take over 2 hours. As people return to...
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    First American replaces CEO who allegedly choked man on cruise ship

    https://www.housingwire.com/articles/first-american-replaces-ceo-who-allegedly-choked-man-on-cruise-ship/ First American replaces CEO who allegedly choked man on cruise ship Mark Seaton was named the new CEO on Tuesday First American Financial Corporation has cut ties with CEO Ken DeGiorgio...
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    Stock picks

    Other stocks that I'm eyeballing (not buying yet): AMAT - semiconductor ARCB - transportation FAST - MRO, need to wait a bit to see how supplier price increase will hit them OXY - Warren Buffet doubling down
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    Stock picks

    The stock market resembles my daily glucose levels.
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    Stelo glucose sensor experience

    Has anyone tried "Sola" low carb bread and bagels? It's avail via special order from Walmart. https://thesolacompany.com/ https://thesolacompany.com/pages/where-to-buy https://www.walmart.com/brand/sola/10004393
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    Stelo glucose sensor experience

    I have type 2 diabetes and take oral medication (glipizide, metformin). The typical treatment target is to keep A1C below 7.0, mine went over so they had me order Stelo. Interestingly, the nurse said my issue was that I was taking too much medication in the evenings, which caused glucose level...
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    Stelo glucose sensor experience

    https://www.stelo.com/en-us So my latest A1C test came back a bit high and my diabetic care nurse suggested that I order Stelo, which is made by Dexcom. This is a wearable sensor that you apply to your skin, it's active for 15 days and report your glucose level to the app (on your phone) every...
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    College applications discussion

    At CSU Fullerton they gave beginning saber class padded/foam practice sabers back in early 2000's. Not sure about now.
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    Clearman's North Woods Inn (La Mirada)

    https://clearmansrestaurants.com/north-woods-inn-la-mirada/ Yes, they're still around. Roof is still white like snow. Peanut shells on floor, free peanuts. Lots of free peanuts. Check your guest list for peanut allergies. Muzzle loading hunting rifles hang on the wall with animal trophies and...
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    College applications discussion

    Having a team sports background means you're physically fit and a team player. The military recruiter is less likely to receive an email like this: "SGT Volkin, I work out every day and I get straight A's in school. My fear about basic training isn't about my capabilities to fail; my fear is...
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    Stock picks

    Bought NVDA $87.xx Bought Google $141.xx My AMZN order at $160 didn't hit ($161.38 today) but I expect the tariff to to drag them down further.
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    College applications discussion

    I studied fencing back in college. There's an on-going joke today that when you visit local fencing school for kids, the coaches look Russian and the students look East Asian, with tiger moms looking to build college applications.
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    Retail Openings and Closures

    If anyone doesn't know, bopomofo is somewhat like furigana for Chinese characters, mainly used in Taiwan today: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bopomofo https://support.apple.com/guide/chinese-input-method/zhuyin-traditional-cimzt15531/mac
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    Stock picks

    Let's see... Bought META @ $500 Bought NVDA @ 99 My AMZN and GOOGL limit orders didn't hit today, will see what happens. As for Costco, although a recession would reduce consumer spending, their business model and target demographics makes them somewhat more recession proof. People who live...
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    Oil

    For comparison: https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/
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    Recent product purchases that work vs those that do not

    Here's a list of some recent purchases that work: Saphir Canadian Polish for garments in black/noir https://saphir.com/products/canadian I have a 20+ year old black leather jacket that has seen better days with dried leather and fading/white spots. Used cheap Walmart Herman Survivors...
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