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    Favorite website that tracks all of the stock markets at the same time?

    Another one you may like: It has line graphs (left side of screen) that shows todays ups/downs. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/watchlist?tab=Related&id=a33k6h&ocid=ansMSNMoney11&duration=1D&src=b_secdans&relatedQuoteId=a33k6h&relatedSource=MlAl
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    Jack stand pad help

    Any jack or stand you use should match the factory jack for fit and location. The factory (pinch-weld locations) is reinforced to prevent damage. If I damaged the pinch weld area, that's just sloppiness.
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    Internet Bank Scams - Careful out there - Be warned

    We have to worry about the cowboy who sells rifles to the Indians .... sort of the same thing.
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    Could someone help me with a quick physics question? Want to figure energy in water for a given temp

    I copied your question into chatgpt .... it answered by showing - You’re actually very close, and your intuition about the formula is good. The key point is that for liquid water over normal temperature ranges (like 160–195°F), the energy content is almost linear with temperature, because the...
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    Reminder to periodically replace your water supply hoses on your clothes washer.

    Smart .... my thoughts exactly. I also put a water alarm 'behind' my refrigerator.
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    US and Canadian border

    Looks like there are houses built 'right on' the border. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/one-of-a-kind-home-straddles-us-canada-border-for-sale-brian-demoulin/ I think if you fell out of bed, you'd be a different country .... LOL
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    Brake fluid color

    Maybe drive on a gravel road and brake so that your ABS activate and circulate the fluid. Get the dirty fluid out of the reservoir 'before' flushing again.
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    Bought a new Toro super recycler

    On my Toro, I changed the oil after 30 minutes and then every hour until it drained out clean looking. Maybe like 3-4 hours of total run time.
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    Bought a new Toro super recycler

    I bought my Toro Personal Pace Recycler in 2011 .... $500 plus tax. It has been flawless. .... still starts on the 1st OR 2nd pull. The rear wheels have zerk fittings. I did change the drive belt once, but it was still good. I also used a file and 'regrooved' the wheels. Using this mowers...
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    Wheel chair early boarding example

    The airlines created a .... bottleneck.
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    Oil filter for turbo engines?

    A compromise could be: 1. use OEM filter and also 2. stick some neodymium magnets on the filter to catch smaller micron particles. (at least thru the engine break-in period). I'd also check to see you have an air-filter and the clips are latched correctly. (one in a million chance of...
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    Chinese Robots

    For a 'military robot', why have only .... two arms? In my army, the robots would all have .... four arms .... and be twice as scary.
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    Need To Spray Expanding Foam

    A multi-pronged approach. I'd also put some glue-traps or snap-traps 'inside' the garage. Note: only 'in' the garage. Placing outside could trap birds.
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    Sheetmetal so thin these days

    Very true. Recently I pressed my hand on my aluminum hood and briefly thought it might be plastic. Quite a bit of flexing.
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    H&R Block Tax software

    I've used Turbo Tax for 30 years. I'm no expert, but do get thru it. Last week I used TT and got confused on a 'new' income source. TT explained the problem, but I did not understand. I then tried H&R Block (generally easy to navigate), but got confused on another entry. Agggh .... tax time...
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    Lake Erie is nearly 96% frozen

    Question: If you wanted to go from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario WITHOUT going over Niagara Falls, what do you do? Answer: you go thru the Welland Canal. I grew up near Buffalo and my neighbor was a Captain on a tugboat that would dredge the Welland Canal. One day his tugboat was in Buffalo for...
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    Noxudol and GM factory wax

    I'd also suggest you get some Mudflaps and rubber Floor Mats. Read the Owner's Manual for any special - engine break-in procedures.
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    Noxudol and GM factory wax

    How to spray inside doors, tailgates, and inside frame openings. Good for any areas that it won't wash-off. Fluid Film with an 'atomizing hose'.
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    Noxudol and GM factory wax

    Welcome to BITOG An AI search shows Fluid Film will NOT penetrate GM's wax coating, .... but that's ok. AI search showing compatibility: https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/cdhSiruY8Vb1KsHjfaLJ4 Whatever you decide, keep it .. simple .. so you can always 'easily' redo when required. I like...
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    Dry Cylinders from Oil Draining

    I just recently bought a (new) 2025 Toyota Rav4. .... On dealers' lot for one month. Because of this weather, the car has been sitting in my garage. I'm hoping I can avoid driving thru all the salt & slush until I can oil undercoat it and install mudflaps. This has me thinking how long the car...
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