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US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/us-announces-usd6-billion-long-term-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/index.html US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — ...

Moody Blues cofounder Mike Pinder, last surviving original member of band, dies at 82 Pinder's family's statement described him as a “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend” who “lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.” ...

Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/boeing-starliner-launch-spacex-delays-scn/index.html After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to ...

No worries. I would suspect that most EV maintenance would only be available the dealerships unless a factory trained mechanic broke away and opened a niche EV repair shop. I remember seeing a piece, I think on CBS Sunday Morning last year, about a shop that specialized in diagnosing EV battery pack...

Great. Anecdotal data is all we really have now. Arizona is as close to ideal as it gets for EV use/charging, rural Canada about the worst. I'd be interested in sales, and his business model too. What's the local situation like for mechanics? I have used three different garages over the years but I...

There is a dealer a few miles from me selling used EVs.
Maybe 10-20 vehicles on his lot.
Next time I go by I might stop in and check prices out of curiosity.
Will report back.

PP

Southwest cuts growth plans, warning effect of Boeing airplane delays will last into 2025 The Dallas-based carrier operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet and is acutely affected by Boeing’s aircraft delays stemming from its safety and quality crises. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/southwe...

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war The EX30 from Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China’s Geely, foreshadows the fierce competitive threat U.S. automakers could face from Chinese EV manufacturers. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/volvo-landed-cheap-...

Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/ford-earnings-ev-losses/index.html Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to $1.3 billion, or $132,000 for each of the 10,000 vehicles it sold in the fi...

Boeing to pay $443 million to airlines for Max 9 grounding as losses and problems mount https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/boeing-losses/index.html Boeing reported a slightly smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same time a year ago, but said fixing the problems that got attention...

G~Man wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:05 pm

Opsboi wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:01 pm

Ah, the tsunami memorial?
Can't remember where it was...Thailand?

Yep, close enough, I was here last week, the Krabi district of Phuket.

You have control.

Awaiting details of your trip.

PP

Ukraine uses long-range ATACMS against Russia for the first time The U.S. provided Ukraine with the powerful ballistic missiles this month but did not reveal it publicly for operational security reasons, a National Security Council spokesperson said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-uses-...

I have several 9V battery powered timers that I use. One waters plants on the patio via a drip system and the other waters 4 citrus trees in my side yard. Both attach to the hose bibs. https://www.orbitonline.com/collections/hose-timers This reminds me that I have to replace the batteries in both an...

My trip in the late ninety's was LAX-Tahiti (stop over but they let us off the plane and got to see the welcome committee of lovely local ladies in grass skirts in the middle of the night) -RAR on ANZ 747-200. Since it was pre 9/11 I was able to hang out on the flight deck for a few hours and visit ...

ricardian wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

FD2 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:18 am

All pilots take note!
Flying on Empty.jpg

So there are aircraft that continue to fly on empty fuel tanks? Do tell...

Factual reporting for once!

PP

Thanks for the Links Grumpy! I do a LOT of snorkelling around these parts so have my own gear. Especially Mask & Snorkel!!! The snorkeling inside the reef was almost as good as outside of it. Corals better outside but fish the same inside, just smaller. Only disappointment was lack of pelagic fish ...

All that I had was an old iPad that has a very tired battery. They want almost what a used iPad costs just to replace the battery. ~X( Consult YouTube, see if there's a step-by-step guide to replacing the battery yourself. I've done that to a few phones and laptops, although we don't have Apple pro...

At a previous place of employment I had numerous encounters with The Rich, The Rich and Famous, Those Who Thought They Were Famous, and quite a few other types. CEOs, entertainers, sports figures, politicians, etc. Just like amongst "commoners" they run the gamut from genuinely nice, caring people t...

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Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:10 pm

Our ships visited Copenhagen in 1967 and nearly all the cadets went to visit the brewery. Carlsberg and Tuborg tastings after the lecture were excellent. Sadly I've now lost the little enamel elephant lapel badge.

A good excuse to go back for another.

PP

Went on a dive trip there '96 or '97. We stayed at one of the resorts and did one or two 2-tank dives a day outside the reefs. The rest of the time was either snorkeling in the lagoon, riding scooters around the 4 X 5 mile island, or drinking beer in the pool. Food and beer at the resort was very ex...