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I was at the optometrist this morning, inside Walmart, getting a new prescription for eyeglasses. My least favorite part of the exam is looking through the multi-lens phoropter (invented over a 100 years ago !) and judging which is better, #1 or #2. This optical device from iCRx in Arizona...

https://apnews.com/article/fighter-jet-ngad-trump-hegseth-china-55d7b3d15e5a4fa9cb061ec85ac19ae2 Is Boeing up to the task?

It seems that the wholesale price of Nepros and KTC tools for USA dealers is increasing by at least 50%. This email from DRPD explains it. DRPD has a clearance sale of 15-45% on all KTC and Nepros tools. www.drpd.cc

Feb 26 only!

The new golden age for sports car endurance racing in WEC and IMSA continues! Another manufacturer enters the competition in the top class of "Hypercar". https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/ford-commits-to-le-mans-return-for-outright-victory-with-lmdh-bid/10692604/

If the link does not directly go to the $99.85 deal (with free shipping) fom Amazon Global Store UK, select it from "Other Sellers on Amazon". Hazet Wrench Set

This offer from JB Tools expires about 8.5 hours from now, on Jan16 11:59PM EST. Free shipping with orders over $99. Clore $70 Clore $97

As far as I know, Tire Rack does not use Texas based Treadwell for their testing. Apparently, Treadwell Research Park has recently begun adding winter tire testing capability. Discount Tire says they test and evaluate 95% of the tires they sell...

This voluntary recall of 146,568 tires applies to one model and only in one size. https://continentaltire.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/1/AvMG~wr~DP8ScBb~Gv8E~yLxJv8o~y77Mv~9~z7~Pv80/5/457/12/03ad859c0d447a31a970a1810e68a73d4a2fc6ae/13/MA!!/14/1

I tried accessing my credit card account online at Citizens Bank, and received the message "this password has expired, click the link to reset it". So I clicked the link, and entered my full credit card number, and received the message: "this number is not recognized, call Customer Support". I...

Why did you make these changes Youtube? The old format was fine. :mad: https://www.wfla.com/news/national/youtube-is-testing-a-new-layout-the-internet-hates-it/

Which OEM manufacturer has the most expensive cartridges for their inkjet printers? For my 2 year old Brother printer, the LC401XL 3-pak of high yield color cartridges is $47 at Amazon. And the LC401XL 2-pak of high yield black cartridges is $55 at Amazon. For my 11 year old Brother printer...

The well regarded Blizzak LM005 performance winter tire is being replaced by the strangely named Blizzak "6 ENLITEN". Sometime this year I believe the Blizzak WS90 will also be replaced, by the WS100...

Have not yet seen an official press release from Continental, with detailed information, but expect more info this month. It will have lower rolling resistance compared to the previous generation. It's arrival is good timing for me, I need to buy new winter tires later this year. Tread design...

Well, this is interesting. Also includes Nokian and Pirelli. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-30/tire-firms-raided-by-eu-watchdogs-over-suspected-cartel

In the first quarter of 2024 EnerSys (Odyssey) will have a new series of chargers designed and manufactured by CTEK that they claim will "transform the battery charging landscape". Odyssey's recommendation for optimum charging current is 40% of the battery's C10 rating (i.e. 40 amps for a 100Ah...

Working amongst these "general purpose" robots would be a bit creepy at first, I think. https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/01/20240119-figure.html

The 8-amp CS ONE has been available in Europe for 2 years, but is not readily available in the US. To use all its features requires a smart phone. Voltage and current can be monitored on the phone. Polarity does not need to be observed when connecting the cables. Supposedly has advanced adaptive...

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/tire-brands-ranked-in-order-of-consumer-satisfaction-a2490084769/ Surprised to see Vredestein in the top four. https://www.torquenews.com/14093/consumer-reports-best-car-tires-2023-update

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