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just went car shopping

Biden will not want any voters to be buying a car or even gas up just before voting

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What is the inflation rate for cars?

The CPI for used vehicles in October of 2023 was 187.25 compared to 139.15 in March of 2020, right before the pandemic's onset. This is a 35 percent inflation rate for used vehicles over the past three years. New vehicles tell a similar story, with a 22 percent increase from March 2020 to October 2023...............Dec 7, 2023

U.S. News & World Report

https://cars.usnews.com › Cars › Cars Features

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How much have car prices increased in the last 10 years?
about 60%
Average transaction prices for new cars have increased by about 60% over the last decade.Dec 29, 2023

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just went car shopping

Biden will not want any voters to be buying a car or even gas up before voting

Prices are where they should be
I'm a firm believer in capitalism and the free market
Prices should be determined by supply and demand
No govt interference
Are you a Trump tariff supporter?
That will make the situation worse

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just went car shopping

Biden will not want any voters to be buying a car or even gas up just before voting

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What is the inflation rate for cars?

The CPI for used vehicles in October of 2023 was 187.25 compared to 139.15 in March of 2020, right before the pandemic's onset. This is a 35 percent inflation rate for used vehicles over the past three years. New vehicles tell a similar story, with a 22 percent increase from March 2020 to October 2023...............Dec 7, 2023

U.S. News & World Report

https://cars.usnews.com › Cars › Cars Features

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How much have car prices increased in the last 10 years?
about 60%
Average transaction prices for new cars have increased by about 60% over the last decade.Dec 29, 2023

If you can wait a few months to buy a used car it would be wise. Used car prices are going to crash shortly. So much inventory is coming in, people are having a hard time with interest rates, dealer lots are loaded with cars and they are having to auction some to reduce debt.

I was passing a sign where it was listing “breakfast” but there wasn’t enough space for the letters so it said,

Break
Fast.

So, breakfast wasn’t a name but a reference to the first meal after a fast I suppose.

Then there’s this:

Quote:

According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the etymology of lunch is uncertain. It may have evolved from lump in a similar way to hunch, a derivative of hump, and bunch, a derivative of bump. Alternatively, it may have evolved from the Spanish lonja, meaning 'slice of ham'.

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I was passing a sign where it was listing “breakfast” but there wasn’t enough space for the letters so it said,

Break
Fast.

So, breakfast wasn’t a name but a reference to the first meal after a fast I suppose.

Then there’s this:

Yes, it was common to fast for around 12 hours after your dinner meal.

On occasion I am forced by circumstance to tolerate a person who dominates the conversation. I don't want to dislike him [in most other ways he is OK, can be interesting]. There are no rules of order in ordinary conversation, I sometimes wonder if there should be sort of unwritten ones... basically, you have to interrupt if you have something to say and hope that works with this guy. Not much help in the web, advice often says 'don't interrupt'.

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What to do when someone won't let you get a word in?

At their first pause, point right at their face and say something like “Interesting” or “I never thought of it that way before” then start talking about what you want. If they still override you, turn your back to them and move away [emphasis mine!]
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How to professionally say you talk too much?

For example, you might say:

"I don't believe you're talking over everyone on purpose, Bob. ...
"I realize you aren't purposely monopolizing our conversations, Darren."
Try to avoid complaints and sweeping generalizations like: "People hate it when you talk too much" or "You never let anyone else speak."
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How to deal with a compulsive talker

Attempt to redirect the conversation. Without being confrontational, introduce another topic and ask others to share their thoughts.
Intervene. ...
Point out the pattern of interrupting. ...
Talk to the overtalker privately. ...
Leave the room. ...
Orchestrate gatherings.
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How to politely interrupt someone who talks too much?

So be ready to fight for your airspace. A great way to do this is to politely interrupt them with phrases like: “Absolutely, and guess what else…” or “A quick point on that note...”, or “Before you go on….”

Eugenics was like a religion to many people, not to be doubted, *logically* it made sense to them... yet it was bad science. Sound familiar ?

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What did Helen Keller say about disabled children?

Keller had a complicated relationship with disability. Like radicals and conservatives of her time, she fully supported the policies of the eugenic and euthanasia movements, arguing that disabled children's lives should not be sustained.

https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/539/716

What was the first TV program in color?

The very first commercial network color TV program was broadcast on June 25, 1951 on CBS. It was a variety show called, Premiere. The show featured Ed Sullivan, Garry Moore, Faye Emerson, Arthur Godfrey, Sam Levenson, Robert Alda, and Isabel Bigley—many of whom hosted their own shows in the 1950s.
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What year did Bonanza film in color?

1959
The Cartwrights first rode through Virginia City, Nev., in the Western TV drama series Bonanza on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1959, on NBC, and it was the first Western to be televised entirely in color. Bonanza lasted 14 seasons, making it the second-longest-running TV Western behind Gunsmoke
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How much did a color TV cost in 1965?

Remember When, Chattanooga? Small color TVs in the 1960s cost ...
For example, a 21-inch (diagonal) GE color television in 1965 had an advertised price of $499, which is equal to $4,724 in today's dollars, according to the federal government's inflation calculator.Feb 17, 2023
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How much did a TV cost when it first came out?

The first commercially made electronic televisions with cathode ray tubes were manufactured by Telefunken in Germany in 1934, followed by other makers in France (1936), Britain (1936), and US (1938). The cheapest model with a 12-inch (30 cm) screen was $445 (equivalent to $9,632 in 2023)

https://nypost.com/2024/06/01/lifestyle/i-thought-a-florida-alligator-was-walking-near-me-and-my-daughter-on-the-road-what-it-actually-was-shocked-me/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3JmhY9bhA8dW0TK0yl9Izf5yXDYvE0o48XM8X1ybHGat9nkG99pvemR44_aem_AaPirGyvaIgWTsM5Z5Mr-K5oYAAT9UOQSErUgmfG9F5tOoAJ4S_fg9V6zpHvV9-cJQR-bSzB3c1XZxHbPFtUBHP9



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Are water monitors friendly?

Asian water monitor lizards do secrete venom, however, it is not lethally dangerous or fatal to humans. They are usually quite docile in nature and are not known to attack humans at all. If they do, it would only be to defend themselves from threat or harm. This may elicit them to bite, which may cause an injury.
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Can you cuddle a monitor lizard?

Meet Echo, a large monitor lizard who loves climbing. into his owner's lap and cuddling up.Dec 27, 2021
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Can you have a Komodo dragon as a pet?

There are two animals known as "dragons," the Bearded Dragon and the Komodo Dragon. The latter isn't suitable for anyone but a zoo or wildlife preserve to own, as they are very large with potentially fatal venomous bites.

New cars don't have keys but commonly 'fobs' instead

pretty nice, eh? But guess what will have to be working properly or you can't start the car or get into it if locked. I do think it's pretty cool ... on the other hand the more of this tech stuff gets added the more you're adding problems. OK for the wealthy.

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Why do new cars not have keys?

Unlike traditional key systems, keyless ones allow you to unlock your car automatically and start and stop it at the push of a button, offering drivers increased convenience, safety, and security.
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The main issue with keyless cars is how susceptible they are to theft. Because the key only needs to be close to the car to open it, thieves are able to tap into the radio signals and fool the car into thinking the key is a lot closer than it actually is.
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What are the cons of keyless entry?

Power Failure

Since a keyless entry lock is electrical it can stop working, batteries don't last forever, therefore leaving you locked out of your home or not able to lock the door when leaving. They do have a warning system but that lasts only a certain time.
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What is the problem with keyless ignition?

Ignition Left On

Leaving a car on idle is one of the major concerns associated with keyless ignition. Since there's no key, drivers left the engine idling and took the keyfob with them. It directly impacts the fuel efficiency and overall lifespan of the vehicle.
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How much does it cost to fix keyless entry?

Keyless entry became a common automotive feature in the 1990s, and nearly every new model today uses a key fob for unlocking doors and starting the ignition. Key fobs can perform many functions, and having that technology means replacing them costs from $150 up to several hundred dollars.
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What is the lifespan of a keyless entry?

Under normal circumstances, the battery life of the remote key control is generally 2-3 years. It is determined according to the actual number of uses, and there are differences between different models, and it is difficult to determine the specific replacement time.Oct 5, 2023 [yikes!]