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Since he lives on the water he should keep it for a swim dock or something similar.

PP

Hydromet wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:35 am

Bought some 'rocket salad' yesterday but it went off before I could eat it!

Were you going to have it for launch?

This is why we need a rimshot emoji.

PP

I just saw a TV ad for this bike:

https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-black

On sale for $999 w/standard battery or + $200 for extended range with free accessory package.

Anyone have any info on this bike / company?

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Unbelievable! :-o Less than three hours to repack slides and depart. :-? Accident: Laser MD83 at Caracas on Apr 28th 2024, smoke in cabin after landing By Simon Hradecky, created Monday, Apr 29th 2024 10:42Z, last updated Monday, Apr 29th 2024 11:03Z A Laser Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, regist...

CharlieOneSix wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:31 pm

I don't suppose that the prosecution could just play this at each of his trials.

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Utah cat found in Amazon warehouse a week after sneaking into a return box Galena, a timid indoor cat, survived for six days without food or water before being discovered by a warehouse worker in Los Angeles. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/utah-cat-found-amazon-warehouse-week-sneaking-ret...

Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has 'critical safety gap' linked to hundreds of collisions The NHTSA report comes as Tesla signals it is betting its future on autonomous driving. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/feds-say-tesla-autopilot-linked-hundreds-collisions-critical-safety-ga-rc...

So the slide decided that there was an emergency and exited?

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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.

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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.

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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-...