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You know someone will come up with a hack for that and rightfully so.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Inaugural run of Amtrak Mardi Gras service delayed by errant trucker
by Brad GuntherMon, August 18th 2025 at 5:15 PM
Updated Tue, August 19th 2025 at 10:40 AM__________________________________________Amtrak service returned to the Gulf Coast this morning with excitement, and a delay.
A truck in Gulfport became stuck on a crossing causing a 45-minute delay in the trains arrival in New Orleans.
A sign at the crossing warns of low ground clearance.
The delay affected both the westbound and eastbound trains, with the New Orleans to Mobile train arriving 35 minutes late.Post edited by BlueBirdMusic on"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA -
Subscription-based everything is the (near) future. So many companies cannot generate revenue by increasing new or repeat unit sales, but they can generate revenue more or less in perpetuity by essentially selling consumers the license to a product and charging a monthly fee to maintain or upgrade access to/use of the product.
When Microsoft goes to a subscription model for Windows (and they will, sooner or later), I'm (back) to Linux, full time!
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Subscription-based everything is the (near) future. So many companies cannot generate revenue by increasing new or repeat unit sales, but they can generate revenue more or less in perpetuity by essentially selling consumers the license to a product and charging a monthly fee to maintain or upgrade access to/use of the product.
When Microsoft goes to a subscription model for Windows (and they will, sooner or later), I'm (back) to Linux, full time!
Agree!! I have been using Windows forever, but ............
I have a new Apple MacBook Air Laptop as of two weeks ago.
I am in the process of putting Linux on my desktop.
The end of Windows for me!"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA -
Fits the theme...
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA -
You know someone will come up with a hack for that and rightfully so.
Agree and, Toyota is using remote access to shut off your Toyota should you miss car payments.
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This doesn't surprise me. Have you seen how young truck drivers are these days?BlueBirdMusic wrote: »
Inaugural run of Amtrak Mardi Gras service delayed by errant trucker
by Brad GuntherMon, August 18th 2025 at 5:15 PM
Updated Tue, August 19th 2025 at 10:40 AM__________________________________________Amtrak service returned to the Gulf Coast this morning with excitement, and a delay.
A truck in Gulfport became stuck on a crossing causing a 45-minute delay in the trains arrival in New Orleans.
A sign at the crossing warns of low ground clearance.
The delay affected both the westbound and eastbound trains, with the New Orleans to Mobile train arriving 35 minutes late.
My brother (not young at all) has been a long-haul trucker for decades. He tells a story of going through a re-certification a while ago, and a young 'certifier' was in the truck with him...giving instructions. Eventually, my brother had enough, turned to the guy and said, "Dude, I've driven more miles backwards than you have forwards, so just shut-up and let me do this.""This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
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skipshot12 wrote: »
As much as I despise the shift towards subscription based features in vehicles, this seems like the absolute best and most satisfying use of this technology, IMO.
Pay for your stuff and you don't have issues.
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GPS tracking and remote kill switch is very common for high risk borrowers.. Nothing to see there and it's not just Toyota- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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The laminate flooring was installed, and the toilet was removed, so it wasn't in the way. A few hours later, the carpet was installed...
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Upstatemax wrote: »skipshot12 wrote: »
As much as I despise the shift towards subscription based features in vehicles, this seems like the absolute best and most satisfying use of this technology, IMO.
Pay for your stuff and you don't have issues.
Too many people are willing to spend money they don't have, and then expect to keep using what they aren't paying for.
I agree with the spirit of this argument 100%. My issue is abuse of the same tech. For example, during to c@vid lockdowns - the government doesn’t want you traveling? Easy - just lean on the car companies to lock everyone (except the ruling class, of course) out of their bought/paid for transportation.
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BlueBirdMusic wrote: »
Ground control to Major Tom. -
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^^^^Looks like they were going to knock out that curb to fix the puddle. The blade doesn't look bent or worn out and they're not cheap. What am I missing here?
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motorstereo wrote: »^^^^Looks like they were going to knock out that curb to fix the puddle. The blade doesn't look bent or worn out and they're not cheap. What am I missing here?
Maybe the ground beneath is eroded, causing concrete to settle against the blade.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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nooshinjohn wrote: »motorstereo wrote: »^^^^Looks like they were going to knock out that curb to fix the puddle. The blade doesn't look bent or worn out and they're not cheap. What am I missing here?
Maybe the ground beneath is eroded, causing concrete to settle against the blade.
That blade is from a walk behind road saw and I've buried those blades to the arbor many times over the years. Same with a back breaking demo saw. Never once got one stuck to the point of removing the saw.
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Upstatemax wrote: »skipshot12 wrote: »
As much as I despise the shift towards subscription based features in vehicles, this seems like the absolute best and most satisfying use of this technology, IMO.
Pay for your stuff and you don't have issues.
Too many people are willing to spend money they don't have, and then expect to keep using what they aren't paying for.
True to your point on people over buying their mens but damn, I don't want someone listening to me & the misses doing the nasty while someone monitoring the car is whacking to our music.
I realize that's a way out there example but it's kind of how I feel, they keep creeping into our privacy.
I find it interesting that younger folks are more acceptable to the idea of giving up some freedoms compared to the older gens.
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That's already happening though. It doesn't take a vehicle to spy on you. Case in point. I told my wife a Joke the other day. She laughed. Siri laughed. Alexa laughed. The TV laughed. Google laughed.
(this is not a real story BTW....but you get where I am coming from)
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Talk around your cell phone, open up a search engine, start typing, surprise ! Most times it starts populating things you were just discussing.....
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skipshot12 wrote: »Upstatemax wrote: »skipshot12 wrote: »
As much as I despise the shift towards subscription based features in vehicles, this seems like the absolute best and most satisfying use of this technology, IMO.
Pay for your stuff and you don't have issues.
Too many people are willing to spend money they don't have, and then expect to keep using what they aren't paying for.
True to your point on people over buying their mens but damn, I don't want someone listening to me & the misses doing the nasty while someone monitoring the car is whacking to our music.
I realize that's a way out there example but it's kind of how I feel, they keep creeping into our privacy.
I find it interesting that younger folks are more acceptable to the idea of giving up some freedoms compared to the older gens.
Not bashing anyone so don't get all fluffy and ****.... I just find it curious.
Yeah, it really doesn't phase me. We have Alexa devices throughout our home and at this point, I wouldn't ever consider getting rid of them. The have just shown to be way too useful.
If someone wants to listen to me tell my kids to take out the garbage and feed the dog 400 million times, knock yourself out...
In all reality, I have zero fear that anyone is listening in on me and my family.
I understand why some people will have their reservations and just don't trust them, I simply don't share the same viewpoint.
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Parked across from this "person" today and If I had a pen and paper would have left this note: Are you seriously okay with your parking job?? Please, throw away your keys and NEVER drive again!! My girlfriend congratulated me on my restraint....I really wanted to say something else about his lack of concern....
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This is why it's worth keeping a few of these at hand. ;-)
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I more often see people pulled a foot or two over the line in front of them. Not sure which is worse. It’s just not that hard …
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A fingerfull of dirty grease from the front end of your vehicle placed under the driver's door handle would've been fitting. If you were really upset another dose underneath the tailgate handle is a nice added touch.
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Could have been a vehicle towing a trailer in the space in front of the white pu and no other open spaces at that time. Thing is you just don't know and in the end it's no skin off your back, so don't be an a$$.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Could have been a vehicle towing a trailer in the space in front of the white pu and no other open spaces at that time. Thing is you just don't know and in the end it's no skin off your back, so don't be an a$$.
Not likely. That scenario just doesn't play out. There are literally acres of parking spots in this area, two banks, three restaurants, Costco and Walmart are all associated with this stretch of land.
No sir, this is just another example of the inconsideration people show with their vehicles here in San Antonio whether they are driving or parking, and it's overwhelmingly abundant. If leaving a note under someone's wiper is being an a$$, call me what you will, it's no skin off my back.Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2
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EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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