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Yesterday, 04:17 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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FWIW, just broke ground on a similar sized...
FWIW, just broke ground on a similar sized affordable senior building in the greater seattle area and that was the construction budget last i saw. That didnt include the upfront...
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04-23-2024, 03:46 PM
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Guy in a Tesla put it into autopilot so he could...
Guy in a Tesla put it into autopilot so he could look at his phone and then rear ends and kills a motorcyclist stopped in traffic on the highway.
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04-23-2024, 11:39 AM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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This is the problem. It would be idiotic to say...
This is the problem. It would be idiotic to say that someone who opposes hamas is pro-genocide, the same as it would be idiotic to say that someone who critiques israeli military actions is...
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04-22-2024, 10:02 AM
Thread: Shit that annoys you
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It shouldnt annoy me as much as it does. I was...
It shouldnt annoy me as much as it does. I was and still am one of those people who loves an american flag themed anything, and i love flying the flag at my house. Meanwhile my wife is constantly...
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04-22-2024, 09:54 AM
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Just buy the beans from your local cafe/roaster...
Just buy the beans from your local cafe/roaster and have them use their commercial grade grinder to grind the bag up for cold brew. If they produce good cold brew in-house, theyll give you the...
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04-19-2024, 12:00 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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If this is a short term rental, have you thought...
If this is a short term rental, have you thought about just not fixing it and instead finding some kind of suctioncup soapholder on amazon that you can slap on the tile to hide the broken holder and...
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04-19-2024, 11:57 AM
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Is the point of this thread that Musk is a clown....
Is the point of this thread that Musk is a clown. And Tesla/SpaceX/Nueralink/etc are his traveling circuses?
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04-19-2024, 10:56 AM
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I thought the cyber truck was meant to be a fun...
I thought the cyber truck was meant to be a fun little oddity, similar to the Tesla flamethrower. Never meant to be an actual seller or significant part of the Tesla lineup. More marketing than...
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04-19-2024, 08:26 AM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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If youre scared of tapping away at tile, grab a...
If youre scared of tapping away at tile, grab a hand sander and mask and grind it down. Gorilla glue a new soap holder on there, and then caulk around it. Boom, like new.
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04-18-2024, 01:07 PM
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And also do you need a developed campground, or...
And also do you need a developed campground, or is dispersed camping fine?
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04-17-2024, 03:54 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Agreed that it should be condemned. Now,...
Agreed that it should be condemned.
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04-17-2024, 02:56 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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...and it should be condemned or condoned?
...and it should be condemned or condoned?
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04-17-2024, 02:12 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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See the post you responded to just yesterday...
See the post you responded to just yesterday...
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04-17-2024, 01:59 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Yep, those 5yr olds really have it coming after...
Yep, those 5yr olds really have it coming after they launched their little (pun intended) attack on Oct 7th. No excuses, no mercy!!!!!!
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04-17-2024, 01:41 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Roger that. Highangle has no problem with the...
Roger that. Highangle has no problem with the IDF targeting and killing innocent children, as long as they lived in gaza or the west bank (they arent palestinian because palestine is but a figment...
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04-16-2024, 11:39 AM
Thread: Why all the Caroline Gleich hate?
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Seems like a person who would vote similar to me,...
Seems like a person who would vote similar to me, and would push issues that i agree with. She also hasnt been charged with multiple felonies, isnt a conspiracy theorist, and isnt actively trying to...
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04-15-2024, 02:17 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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Grow a nice himilyan blackberry thicket/hedge. ...
Grow a nice himilyan blackberry thicket/hedge. Basically it will be an invasive, impenetrable barbed wire hedge that will grow 10-15' tall and also provide you an abundance of delicious...
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04-12-2024, 02:14 PM
Thread: Fast Food Drive Thru's...
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Where at? Legit curious b/c i design MCD sites...
Where at? Legit curious b/c i design MCD sites as part of my day job and have never seen a 3 lane DT.
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04-12-2024, 01:29 PM
Thread: Fast Food Drive Thru's...
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Around 80% of revenue for McDonald's comes...
Around 80% of revenue for McDonald's comes through their drive thrus. Its so important that they are actually shrinking the size of their new builds because dine-in just isnt a profit driver. They...
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04-12-2024, 11:38 AM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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The Western world seems to be fully expecting a...
The Western world seems to be fully expecting a retaliatory Iranian strike on Israel after Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus last week.
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04-12-2024, 09:05 AM
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Do we know how much of his wealth (at least on...
Do we know how much of his wealth (at least on paper) is divided up between SpaceX, Tesla, Xcorp, Nueralink, etc?
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04-12-2024, 07:53 AM
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Condolences to the community that knew him,...
Condolences to the community that knew him, sounds like a great guy who will be missed bigtime.
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04-11-2024, 04:43 PM
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Got my shirt the other day and am wearing at the...
Got my shirt the other day and am wearing at the office today. At 6'4" and 190lbs the Large fits perfect. the length is great on the sleeves, and the hem could easily be worn loose or tucked in. I...
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04-08-2024, 01:26 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Welp, it sounds like the IDF has temporarily...
Welp, it sounds like the IDF has temporarily mostly moved out of gaza after largely leveling Khan Younis in the south. There are reportedly 1.5million hamas/people cornered in Rafah, right up...
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04-06-2024, 08:57 PM
Thread: What Really Scares You?
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Surprise insect infestations. I dont...
Surprise insect infestations. I dont particularly like insects, but one or two dont really bother me and ill just kill them no problem. But large amounts of insects in a small place freak me out.
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04-06-2024, 08:31 PM
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Yep, Musk is a clown. Which is unfortunate. ...
Yep, Musk is a clown. Which is unfortunate.
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04-06-2024, 07:55 PM
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Hero no. Though he is only 52 so hes got another...
Hero no. Though he is only 52 so hes got another 30+ years to turn it around.
Tragic for humanity that he has such significant and pervasive personality/character flaws, yes.
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04-06-2024, 06:28 PM
Thread: Ukraine
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Mass production of distilled potatoes, Propaganda...
Mass production of distilled potatoes, Propaganda and Penal Colonies?
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04-06-2024, 06:01 PM
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No, I think its pretty clear i was not. When...
No, I think its pretty clear i was not. When people ask about how smart someone is, its nearly always specific to IQ. Put them in a sterile room with a problem to solve, can they do it?
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04-06-2024, 04:59 PM
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I would just like to point out, that the above...
I would just like to point out, that the above traits/characteristics are often seen in those of significantly above average intelligence. I think its pretty easy to argue that his (significant)...
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04-04-2024, 01:59 PM
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The pipedeam would be for Summit to hire enough...
The pipedeam would be for Summit to hire enough staff to adequately staff the place so that they arent constantly on an overworked skeleton crew. A few weeks ago when they opened late on a tuesday...
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04-04-2024, 08:24 AM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Who are the anti-semites that have outed...
Who are the anti-semites that have outed themselves on here?
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04-04-2024, 08:00 AM
Thread: espresso making mags?
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Two part question: 1) any distinct benefit to...
Two part question:
1) any distinct benefit to storing beans in a plastic vacuum pack, vs a mason jar long term? If i buy in bulk, id only use maybe 8-10oz per week so storing in week long amounts... -
04-04-2024, 07:47 AM
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I have 1 main nitpick about all clothing brands...
I have 1 main nitpick about all clothing brands sold online. It is invaluable to have a couple different models (even if they are the owners and not real models) show how a M and a Large fit, along...
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04-03-2024, 08:57 AM
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^^^ I hope Boyne doesnt take another page out the...
^^^ I hope Boyne doesnt take another page out the Xstal/Stevens parking playbook and start bussing people up from a park N ride in North Bend as overflow "included complimentary winter parking".
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04-02-2024, 03:25 PM
Thread: espresso making mags?
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Im confused. When people say they are using a...
Im confused. When people say they are using a nespresso, are you all literally talking about the Kuerig-type machine that uses prepackaged capsules? The espresso drinks ive had from those machines...
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04-02-2024, 01:40 PM
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Is it just too sketchy for tow trucks to tow on...
Is it just too sketchy for tow trucks to tow on snowy roads and tight parking lots? The repo guys on TV seem to always FITFO. If the summit put out the word to every tow yard within 40 miles that...
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04-02-2024, 01:21 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I dont have a cassette tool. Are there any...
I dont have a cassette tool. Are there any ghetto ways to install a new XD cassette, onto a new XD hub/wheel?
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04-01-2024, 04:23 PM
Thread: espresso making mags?
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My BIL/SIL got an all-in-one breville espresso...
My BIL/SIL got an all-in-one breville espresso machine that grinds and pulls shots in a compact little machine. they make FUCKING TERRIBLE espresso. Tastes like some cross between lemonjuice and...
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04-01-2024, 09:03 AM
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I did this to my own car. Bent the tip of the...
I did this to my own car. Bent the tip of the blade clearing snow, and didnt realize it. Next time i turned the wipers on for more than the quick swish to clear any leftover snow was on the freeway...
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04-01-2024, 08:41 AM
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Coming from someone whose company is known for...
Coming from someone whose company is known for still considering it a success when its products that go through "rapid unscheduled disassembly", im not sure id trust him on this.
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04-01-2024, 08:04 AM
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I was going to get my wife a pass next year, but...
I was going to get my wife a pass next year, but not at that pricepoint. She would need to ski 12+ days to make it worth it (using my 4 half off vouchers). If summit is selling out of unlimited...
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03-29-2024, 09:00 AM
Thread: Fucking drivers!!!
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Had someone road rage at me this morning. Was...
Had someone road rage at me this morning. Was making a right turn onto an arterial street with 2 lanes- the right lane had a few pieces of broken lumber debris in it right after the crosswalk so i...
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03-28-2024, 11:19 AM
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Alaska and Delta still bag carseats out of the...
Alaska and Delta still bag carseats out of the handful of airports we've flown into/out of the past year. Its been quick and easy each time at the normal baggage check counters. YMMV.
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03-28-2024, 09:49 AM
Thread: P Diddy?
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No, he is famous and rich for very real and...
No, he is famous and rich for very real and tangible reasons. If you think he is rich and famous from being a musician (where you have a valid point for him being undertalented) you are very ...
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03-27-2024, 08:36 AM
Thread: Shit that annoys you
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Can you tell the difference between full moto kit...
Can you tell the difference between full moto kit and full airsoft/paintball kit? Cause theres a surprisingly large amount of crossover. Seems like he and his buddy came out to play...
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03-26-2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: 50 years to the day
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Both sides playing the optics game of "engaging...
Both sides playing the optics game of "engaging in negotiation" without any intent whatsoever to actually negotiate in good faith.
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03-26-2024, 10:26 AM
Thread: The Midlife Club
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https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/health-...
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/health-insurance/pickleball-injuries-kiplinger-economic-forecasts
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03-25-2024, 10:57 AM
Thread: Fu*king Cyclists
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The passing space is a full lane, correct, and i...
The passing space is a full lane, correct, and i have no problem with that. But if the cyclists are 2wide (each in the lane's wheel path) then when i pass ont he left in the oncoming lane it results...
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03-25-2024, 09:01 AM
Thread: Fu*king Cyclists
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I try to give cyclists as much room as possible...
I try to give cyclists as much room as possible when passing. If they are taking the full lane 2-wide, and i pass in the oncoming lane then they are only getting a few feet of clearance. If they...
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