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One of the two key fobs (Remote Key Entry transmitters) to our 2022 Bolt EUV has gone missing. The dealer wants $300+ for a new fob, programming, and cutting the key. Outrageous, of course. I ordered a replacement from Amazon for $40. The owner's manual outlines the procedure for programming...

This Ohio funeral home will preserve your tattoo when you die I expect they will expand the product line to offer lampshades, wallets, and handbags. :facepalm:

DW (75) and I (77) have had Medigap plan N policies with Mutual of Omaha since mid 2018. MoO "closed the book" on our pool of insureds about a year after we started with them and I have been closely monitoring their annual rate increase each June, expecting the worst. They haven't been too...

Air Force seeks retirees to come back to active duty Here's your chance for [-]O[/-]4MY.

I thought this was an interesting and entertaining short 3 minute video about how "checking the box" on a website can determine you aren't a robot.

I was looking at 2023 expenses and noted we averaged less than $18 per month for streaming services. We watched one or more months of Netflix, Britbox, Max, Hulu, Discovery+, Paramount+, Peacock Premium, PBS Masterpiece, Bally Sports SW, and Sling Orange. That's a lot of variety and a lot of...

The photos below show the front elevation of a couple of houses currently for sale in my zip code. These are expensive homes with asking prices 3x what is typical for the area (no, the car isn't included in the price). Can''t help scratching my head regarding the design of these homes. For that...

Delta flight forced to turn around because of diarrhea incident

No, this is not from The Onion... Rent The Chicken

Many of you may already be aware that some of us in North America will have an opportunity to view (with proper glasses!) two upcoming solar eclipses: - An annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. An annular eclipse results when the moon is farther from earth and doesn't completely cover...

The application form for a Texas drivers license includes "maroon" and "pink" as choices for eye colors.

The Missing Workers Who Are Never Coming Back

Mike Leach died at age 61 from heart illness. He was truly one of a kind. Hope this isn't behind a paywall: Mike Leach on football, weddings, candy corn and so much more...

I find it interesting that something as complex as a hybrid vehicle - combining an ICE and electric propulsion system - would be more reliable than an ICE vehicle or an EV. Apparently not: CR Survey Says Hybrids are Most Reliable Vehicles CR's explanation:

Government to pause free at-home COVID tests by Sept. 2 Link to Order Site: https://special.usps.com/testkits

Man dies after lighting firework on his head

From the BBC: Sand battery could solve green energy's big problem While you won't be able to put one in your Tesla, it does sound interesting as a cheap way to store a source of heat.

I learned yesterday of the sudden passing of forum member Big Money Jim, Early-Retirement.org's first Admin. Jim had been an infrequent visitor to the board over the past few years but was one of the members who helped form this community and is responsible for some memorable history – notably...

Shortly after noon on June 23, 2002, FIRECalc developer Dory 36 posted the very first message on E-R.org: Retirement Afloat. Note that this initial message was a lifestyle post, with no mention of FIRECalc, asset allocation, safe withdrawal rates or anything related to finances. Twenty years...

Few will mourn its passing. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/22/999343673/internet-explorer-the-love-to-hate-it-web-browser-will-die-next-year

I'll believe it once I actually see it: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/medicare-recipients-premium-cut-2023-85032114

For those of you considering choosing Medicare Advantage plans vs Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans:

This study reinforces the accuracy of both my sig lines: Lead from gasoline blunted the IQ of about half the U.S. population, study says

A few days ago a few of the images on my desktop PC started pixelating (see example below from Clark.com). If I reload the page, the problem may or may not repeat. The problem shows up on various web pages and appears to be random. I've made no changes to hardware or software, and a PC reboot...

Good news. The latest Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report released today indicates a significant drop in cases over the past four weeks. This is a pleasant surprise after all the news reports about this year's vaccine miss and concerns about the potential severity of "Flurona". While...