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    update of asset forfeiture laws

    RBG, just back to work from her medical leave, has written the majority opinion in a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court in the Timbs case. Hopefully this will be the impetus to curb the overzealous seizures by certain states, towns and counties...
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    I GOT A BREVILLE SMART OVEN AIR !!!! & power question

    1800 watts is 15 amps @120 volts AC That's 150 amps @ 12 volts dc. x 2 hours = 300 ah + losses = a lot at least 315 ah or what Jim said.
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    Real talk...Cleaning that toilet "bucket"

    DO NOT MIX BLEACH AND ALCOHOL - makes Chloroform, which can further break down and make Phosgene. https://www.thoughtco.com/bleach-and-alcohol-make-chloroform-607720 Bleach and Ammonia makes Chloramine gas, not phosgene. Bleach and Vinegar (or other acidic products) makes Chlorine gas...
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    How everyone else sees vans

    Reminds me of this mis-perception: :D
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    Woodstock 2019

    Hmmm, that Rolling Stone article was dated 2014...early planning stages. Actually, going to be two separate events on the same weekend....one by original Woodstock promoter Michael Lang at Watkins Glen, NY and the other promoted by Live Nation at Bethel, NY in the new facility built on the site...
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    FREE Shock Collar Portraits at RTR (Tues 1/15 & Wed 1/16)

    Found some samples: https://oknotok.com/galleries/shock-collar-portraiture-2017?filters= :rolleyes:
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    Are any of you worried about autonomous vehicles?

    Timing is everything...1 day after I post the Uber video, they're back on the road. https://www.cnet.com/news/ubers-self-driving-cars-return-to-public-roads-after-fatal-crash/ :(
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    Are any of you worried about autonomous vehicles?

    Uber autonomous car WITH human back-up. Still killed a woman.
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    What's for dinner?

    Sliced tomatoes is a common side with breakfast. Sunny side eggs over grits, bacon, sliced 'maters...yummy way to start the day. Also good for omelettes...a little Feta cheese, onions, diced tomato = Greek. Can add diced tomato to any mix of scrambled eggs... Don't limit your choices just to...
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    Are any of you worried about autonomous vehicles?

    Changes to transportation and its supporting infrastructure will come eventually, but it will be a gradual evolution based upon economics. 10-20 years is quite the leap of faith. Also the 'experts' are already warning of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence: Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates, Elon...
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    make great toast on a single burner portable stove

    Been using one these 4 slicers forever. Folds flat for easy storage. Coghlan's Camp Stove Toaster...$3.14. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coghlan-s-504D-Camp-Stove-Toaster/8586944 They have a Coleman just like it for 5 bucks. [/URL] Just re read post....oops. OP wrote: "Please do not reply to...
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    OBDii–Use before & after you buy a vehicle?

    I bought one of these as an easy way to add a tachometer....plus it is a code scanner along with trip computer. As mentioned, reading codes is only the first step after the 'check engine light' comes on. https://www.scangauge.com/
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    Mice!

    Couple of posts here talk about soy based insulation being why rodents chew wires up....believe me they've been eatin wires long before any soy was introduced. Back in my early days of phone tech life, the learning process starts with pullin cable. The outer jacket of the common cables in use...
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    Quick Charge House Battery E car charger

    Curious...since the car uses a liquid cooling system to maintain proper battery temps, will your setup utilize any type of cooling system? I realize you are just using a portion of the cars total capacity, and your loads probably won't approach that of the car's motors...but 18650 form factor...
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