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    Disk Cloning Software

    Every since Samsung discontinued the data migration tool and rolled the disk clone feature into Samsung Magician, they've dropped support for various old drives. Previously you could clone them to a Samsung SSD, now they just show as unsupported. So it's back to Macrium Reflect. The free...
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    7 Japanese BBQ & Yakitori Bar (AYCE), Irvine

    https://7japanesebbq.com/ https://7japanesebbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/04-Arlens-Edit.pdf Located at intersection of Barranca and Culver, I believe they took over the former Islands building. This is a Korean owned AYCE Japanese BBQ, Sushi and Yakitori restaurant. They offer $50 and...
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    The joy of dealing with EDD for unemployment insurance

    It's been over a month since I've been laid off and I have yet to see a single unemployment insurance payment. Called in to ask what the issue was, said I didn't look for work in last week of April so they have to setup an interview to ask why. (No interview was actually setup or communicated...
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    Carbonaut bread, Carnival Cruise (Panorama), on-board restaurants, etc.

    * I finally got around to try Carbonaut bread, found it for sale at Sprouts for $10. It's $6 at Target but I think you may have to order it. In terms of taste and texture, I give it a thumbs up for low card bread. Need more time to evaluate impact to glucose levels. * Took a celebratory...
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    Ramen Izakaya Taiko

    https://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-izakaya-taiko-fountain-valley Taiko Japanese Restaurant in Irvine (on Jeffery) opened a ramen restaurant in Fountain Valley recently, so we decided to pay them a visit. We ordered the Naniwa Paitan (ramen with chicken leg), Mazeman (cold noodle), assorted...
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    Good books on options trading?

    Since I finally have some time, gonna study options trading. I did take a class back in college on the subject but it was over 2 decades ago. Any recommendations on good books, YT channels, web sites? I ordered the set of options trading books from Freeman publication on Amazon to start.
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    Royo low carb bread, bagels, challah rolls

    So I drove through heavy LA traffic to buy Royo low carb bagels from kosher market (https://eatroyo.com/pages/where-to-buy). Western Kosher receive weekly shipments and they place them out front (outside front door to the right) and inside on the bread shelf. Sadly, the texture and consistency...
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    House of Mandi, Anaheim

    https://www.houseofmandianaheim.com/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-mandi-anaheim-10 I've dined previously at Monsaba Yemeni Cuisine in Stanton, but unfortunately they've closed. It took a while to make my way to House of Mandi in Anaheim because their service size is quite large, and...
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    Chiang Rai, Tustin

    Chiang Rai 608 E 1st St Tustin, CA 92780 https://www.yelp.com/biz/chiang-rai-tustin-7? Yesterday was my last day at work (outsourced!), the company was quick with depositing $$$$ to my account so I figured it was time to start my culinary adventures again. My first stop today was Chiang Rai in...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    pandemic-like toilet paper shortages and price hikes (?)

    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/coming-next-week-the-u-s-could-face-pandemic-like-toilet-paper-shortages-and-price-hikes-heres-the-main-reason/articleshow/119670801.cms?from=mdr
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    $40 million home for sale at Shady Canyon

    https://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/11-Spike-Moss-92603/home/7202753
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    Anyone use PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx insoles for overpronation?

    I use PowerStep Pinnacle High Insole inserts for supination: https://powerstep.com/products/pinnacle-high-arch-insoles? Ordered couple sets, put one set in the shoes and thought it didn't feel right. Took it out and found that they sent me Pinnacle Maxx (overpronation insole) by mistake...
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    Yubuya, Costa Mesa

    https://www.yelp.com/biz/yubuya-costa-mesa 1500 Adams Ave Ste 101 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 yubuyasushi.com L sized inari sushi, freshly made. They're open 7 days/week and lunch specials are avail until 2:30PM. The inari sushi you get actually looks like the photos. It's not Michelin, but for...
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    Hoka and ASICS shoes extra tight? (Shoe rant)

    So I read some articles on recommended shoes for supinator's (Under-pronation). Went to Hoka store at South Coast Plaza and ASICS stores at Citadel outlets. The ASICS shoes (Nimbus, Kayano, etc.) were really tight, was told that they have wide but it wasn't in stock. I could barely squeeze my...
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    Gelson's at corner of Jeffery and Alton

    Went to Gelson's on Friday to check out the sushi bar that they put in. I couldn't stay too long so just picked up a roll to go. Quality is much better than what you'd get from Stater Brothers sushi, but pricing is on par to going to a sushi restaurant. Surprisingly, I found eggs for...
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    2024 Boglehead Conference videos

    https://boglecenter.net/2024conference/ https://boglecenter.net/bogleheads-university/
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