willstr1 t1_jeevrpb wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Reply to comment by woakula in Approximately 53,000 hoverboards recalled over fire risks after 2 deaths by Goal1

To be fair you could say that about any lithium ion battery product. The bigger the battery the bigger the risk.

Even going with major brands won't guarantee anything, pretty much every company that has made a significant amount of bespoke lithium ion battery products has had a recall or two for overheating problems.

Also gasoline isn't much better. Dense energy storage is just naturally volatile, almost like it has lot of stored energy.

denandrefyren t1_jeevekp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Reply to comment by OneWhoSearches in Fed inflation gauge February 2023: Core PCE up 0.3%, less than expected by bambin0

Well that's because food prices aren't included in core CPI, neither are energy prices. They're considered "too volatile".

ChalupaCabre t1_jeevdfm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Reply to comment by JulianNDelphiki in Ford hikes prices on its F-150 Lightning again, as production resumes after EV battery fire by Shakawakahn

Lol! Cheers to your dad, how long was he a sparky and what kind of electrical did he do?

carlosos t1_jeeva8f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Reply to comment by Fun_Amoeba_7483 in Ford hikes prices on its F-150 Lightning again, as production resumes after EV battery fire by Shakawakahn

I don't think they ever asked for your sympathy. People can decide how they want to spend their money in a free market economy and they not only spend their money on things that they need but also on things that they want.

mreed911 t1_jeev9jl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Reply to comment by Mental_Attitude_2952 in HPD: Rapper shot, killed by suspects dressed in black near River Oaks area by zsreport

I’m willing to help find out.

mreed911 t1_jeev7wr wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Reply to comment by _synik in HPD: Rapper shot, killed by suspects dressed in black near River Oaks area by zsreport

They probably know his “rap name” but not his real name.

MississippiJoel t1_jeeufo7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Reply to comment by Intelligent-Prune-33 in Britain ‘haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs by Goal1

So the Wikipedia article is a little confusing, but apparently the Roman calendar actually began with the spring equinox in March, so the Ides of March would fall on the 15th by either counting method.

The Julian calendar added two months, but that's where I'm getting confused with the extent of its other reforms, and whether it began with January or March.

However, the central point you are making still stands: "Ides" simply means "the middle," so it would either be the 15th or the 13th of a given month, so "Double Middle" would make no sense in any timekeeping context.

findhumorinlife t1_jeeufde wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Reply to 'Ultra-rare' pink diamond expected to sell for more than $35 million at auction by fraufleur

What a ridiculous thing to spend that on! What? To wear it? Look at it? Have a fake made cuz you’re afraid someone would cut your finger off for it?

thundercod5 t1_jeeuast wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Reply to comment by TGhost21 in Ford hikes prices on its F-150 Lightning again, as production resumes after EV battery fire by Shakawakahn

Just wait till it gets delivered to a dealership who then sees you as ripe for another screw job. Many news articles exist of insane dealership "just because we can" markups. I wouldn't be surprised if someone who actually gets one of these ends up paying $150K when it's all said and done.

BatteryAcid67 t1_jeeuaht wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Reply to comment by SirupyPieIX in Six bodies, including one child, recovered from St. Lawrence River by Portalrules123

Why would anyone want to leave Canada for the US?

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BG40 t1_jeetr1d wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Reply to comment by OneWhoSearches in Fed inflation gauge February 2023: Core PCE up 0.3%, less than expected by bambin0

That’s price gouging in effect. Eggs manufacturers reporting 700% increases in profits isn’t inflation.

g_st_lt t1_jeetpgb wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Reply to comment by Zeeformp in Miami Beach Restaurateurs Say Spring Break Is Killing Business by JAlbert653

Depending on the cut and kind of fish, I lack any concern for this guy's business.

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dinoroo t1_jeerv1u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Reply to comment by mmaun2003 in Ford hikes prices on its F-150 Lightning again, as production resumes after EV battery fire by Shakawakahn

Same my mortgage is $875 a month. I just can not justify spending that if more on a vehicle and this was going to be a farm truck, which for me, means I would put maybe 1000 miles a month on it max. Even generally using it, it would probably last forever, I still can’t justify that cost.