My Thoughts on Newspaper Endorsements
Been a bunch of whining about newspapers not endorsing candidates. I rate endorsements like my morning defecation – they mean just as much to me.
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Epic Build Battle – WBAMC vs El Paso VAHCS
My local Veterans Administration will be breaking ground on their new hospital next week. Expected to be a 492,996 square foot medical center, it will be built next to the existing William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) with a scheduled completion date in 2028. Clark Construction has been awarded the contract. Until 2021, both EP […]
Can I Use My Welding Helmet to View the Solar Eclipse?
For those of you who may have been curious, such as myself, if you can use your welding helmet to view the upcoming eclipse, here is our answer from NASA. Short answer is yes – if your lens is at least a shade 12. NASA claims 12 may be too bright for others and 14 […]
Automakers Sharing Our Driving Habits with Insurance Companies.
Amazing how much data these new cars are sharing with the manufacturer who then share with insurance companies – for a fee. GM is making in the “low millions” from LexisNexis. GM. Subaru. Kia. Honda. Hyundai. Users are unknowingly agreeing to this when they click yes on the user agreement for Starlink and Onstar or […]
Wendy’s Reverses Crazy Price Surge Plan. Or do they?
The other day Wendy’s CEO announces his crazy plan to use price surging on their new menu boards. Like Ubers. Or airline fees. Intended result? Higher prices during the day’s busiest hours while lower cost during slower periods. The update would happen autonomously (I assume) and work seamlessly with the registers. Society’s response? They lost their proverbial […]