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I stumbled across this detailed government data on spending from 2021. I don't know if this is the most recent. It's incredible detail. I thought some of you might be interested in it. It's mostly the mean values. Unfortunately, I see we're a bit above most of the means. :blush...

Just read about a new device patented by an outfit in South Korea. Not much information on the device, but it sure sounds like a perpetual motion device. Any electrical guys here understand anything about this thing...

I have a problem with my sinuses plugging when I lay down to sleep. I got a CPAP machine with humidity control, which helps some. But sometimes both sinuses plug at the same time. I'm considering seeing an ENT clinic and maybe trying balloon sinuplasty. Has anyone has that procedure...

When I run across articles about improvements in battery technology, I'll post the information and hopefully a link to the articles here.

With the current $7,500 tax incentive, I was looking at the autos that qualify for it. The Tesla model Y is interesting, but I have a question about the interior if anyone on the board owns or has driven one. From the photos, it appears there is only the one screen located in the center of...

Our home has a treated wood deck. Although it's stained, it seems the wood only lasts about 10 years. I'm tired of staining every year and still replacing pieces of the deck every year. I'm considering replacing the whole deck with aluminum or something. Anyone have experience with metal...

We've been considering moving to a 55+ community and have looked online at some in Florida. They say the houses are concrete block. I'm curious if anyone knows how they insulate the walls in this type of construction? I don't think concrete block provide much insulation alone.

I see Vanguard has an I-Bond ETF. I'm wondering with the current inflation, if it would be a good spot to park some short term cash? Money you don't need for 6 months to a year. Anyone know how that fund responds to interest rates and inflation?

Our over the range Microwave died, and I just replaced it with a new model from GE. We have a gas range and oven below the microwave. With the oven on and some burners while my wife was cooking dinner, the vent fan on the new microwave turned on at high speed to keep it's electronics cool...

Just opened a new pack of Charmin toilet paper. The rolls are about 1/2 inch narrower than the last pack we bought. I guess everything is shrinking like the candy bars now. :(

What's the experience with injections for knee joint pain? I've read about viscous fluid injections attempting to cushion the joint. I've also been told about steroid injections. What's everyone's experience? What works best? I had a surgeon debride the cartilage in one of knees a few...

I see something new called vertical checking accounts. Jump through some hoops and they are advertised as paying 3.5% interest. What sort of accounts are these? Every other account at the institution is paying minimum rates except these.

I'm suddenly getting popup warnings from Microsoft Edge browser that my password and login for various websites have been compromised, and that I should change my passwords. At first, it was one here and there. Tonight I got notice for 12 different web sites. Anyone else start getting these...

Anyone here live in Sun City Carolina Lakes? I'd be interested in some personal experiences of living there. It's one of the places on our list to relocate to.

I've had trigger points in the muscles along the edge of my scapula for 17 years. I've tried a lot of therapies for them. They can improve the discomfort, but they don't make them go away. I found the following article about a surgical solution to the problem. Anyone had, or know anything...

A link was posted earlier in another thread of a video made by two California ER doctors. They were basically refuting the stay at home requirements of the state. Here's the response of their peer organizations; "The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Academy...

Here's a news report on a new study of social distancing results. There is a link in the article to the report. https://www.kentucky.com/article242367161.html?fbclid=IwAR2k2eaEA8WItYsH-1hKXFM-2BEEbowIjG6XarboB3kxOi84uid6B-Z4y_g It's a study by a Free Enterprise group funded by the Koch...

Sweden didn't do a lockdown like it's neighbors. Many people have been using Sweden as an example of a better way to handle the virus. Here's an update on Sweden's results; "The death rate in Sweden has now risen significantly higher than many other countries in Europe, reaching more than...

Here's a link for a very simple infection model you can build in Excel. For the nerds among us. You know who you are... :) Make Your Own SIR Model

Studies have determined the Covid-19 virus occurred naturally. It was not engineering in a lab. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/sorry-conspiracy-theorists-study-concludes-covid-19-is-not-a-laboratory-construct/ar-BB11Mi5h?li=BBnb7Kz But really can't explain those black...

Not just hospitals overwhelmed... The deluge into unemployment offices is beginning to strain systems. In Ohio, the Department of Job and Family Services said 36,645 claims were filed Monday. That’s typically what the department receives each month, The Columbus Dispatch noted...

Two brothers in Tennessee with 17,700 bottles. Check this story out. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/he-has-17700-bottles-of-hand-sanitizer-and-nowhere-to-sell-them/ar-BB11blvS?li=BBnb7Kz

I just added two factor authentication on my Vanguard account. When I log in, it's supposed to send me a text with a code number. It doesn't work. I click on the send another text 4 or 5 times. Nothing shows up. I switch to call with a code and the phone rings right away. Anyone else...

I use a custom HOST file to block access to ad servers. I found the list I was using from online was also blocking access to update MS Windows. I renamed the HOST file to HOST.OLD and spent the day updating Windows and Edge. I was about 4 updates behind. I wanted to replace my old HOST...

Wondering what opinions are on the Vanguard Managed Payout fund. Expenses are a little high, but sure looks like a nice automated way to monetize retirement savings.