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ATT’s Disaster-Prep Test-Case In Tennessee – A Cash-Only Society Without Data Or Internet
[Buck Throckmorton]
The bombing in Nashville is a timely reminded that disaster preparation should be focused on much more than toilet paper, Lysol spray, and non-perishable food.
As a result of the Nashville bombing, much of Tennessee and Kentucky lost some or all AT&T services on Christmas day, with restoration of services still ongoing several days later. If you live anywhere between Louisville and Chattanooga - and AT&T provides both your cell phone data service and your home internet - there is a very good chance you were cut off from all communication. For my wife and me, we only lost our cell phone service. Fortunately, our AT&T internet service was not interrupted. We were lucky. But it was still unsettling to be driving and unable to call my wife from my cell phone. As best I can tell, AT&T has not communicated a single word to its affected customers. They could have texted or emailed me with updates, but they never did. So, I visited some online forums to try to figure out what was going on. A website that tracks outages had a lively forum going on, and one sad post exposed how destructive it can be to require internet access to operate most everything in your house.“My whole house runs on Alexa, so no heat, lights or internet is what I am dealing with.”
(buck.throckmorton at gmail.com)
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Linn Ridge at December 28, 2020 03:15 PM (E8JQx)
Posted by: Rosasharn at December 28, 2020 03:16 PM (yEBFM)
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:16 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: Rosasharn at December 28, 2020 03:16 PM (yEBFM)
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:16 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: WisRich at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (G0vdT)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: johnd01 - Office of the Humongous Elect at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (ukNFU)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (BM2fS)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (63Dwl)
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Creating an incentive for an armed robber to murder them so they have time to use their debit card to get cash.
Smart people are so smart!
Posted by: The Truth at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (Oqbhf)
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: Linn Ridge at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (E8JQx)
That was a good book. Depressing ending.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: 11B40 at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (evgyj)
Posted by: Puddin Head at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (/MiCL)
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It's beyond that. Not to mention the dependency on connectivity without local overrides (which is just piss-poor site/system design), you are opening an attack vector to your home. For lights this might not be *that* big a deal, but what about your thermostat or your door locks? How about someone overrides from the internet and turns off your heat in Wintertime, or perhaps leaves your doors unlocked for you at night?
I once read a great line about IoT: "Our only hope is that Internet of (incompatible) Things collapses under its own weight before the Internet of (insecure) Things gets us all killed."
Too bad folks like Amazon and Google solved the compatibility problems...
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (hYcqw)
"My whole house runs on Alexa, so no heat, lights or internet is what I am dealing with."
ugh.......
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (sX1BW)
Posted by: Puddin Head at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (/MiCL)
Everywhere else, hasn't been a problem.
But I do get your point.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (UPoLF)
Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (nxdel)
Alexa runs your house???
Buddy.... try getting your thoughts down to fit in the character cap limit here on AOSHQ.
THATS HARD
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (8XRCm)
.............. Unsettling? Sounds peaceful to me.
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (sX1BW)
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Beat me to it!
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (MxaJL)
Posted by: navybrat, quarantined at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (w7KSn)
"My whole house runs on Alexa, so no heat, lights or internet is what I am dealing with."
ugh.......
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (Zz0t1)
Nothing in my house runs on Alexa.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (ONvIw)
That was a good book. Depressing ending.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:18 PM (Q/cgF)
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Yep. Didn't read the follow up book yet.
Posted by: WisRich at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (G0vdT)
Especially these days
Big body weightlifters do not make bush Marines. They need too much nutrition to carry that weight.
There was a really interesting show about power lifters on A&E or History last year, huge guys who can lift inhuman amounts of weight.
They suffered for it, more than just the workouts. They had to sleep with CPAP devices, because the muscles on their body made it challenging to breathe. They had to eat enormous amounts of calories every meal, like ten times what a normal person does. They couldn't fit in normal chairs.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (s2VJv)
But, but, but bitcoin FTW!!!! Right? Right?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: occam's brassiere at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (evxBY)
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I'm under 40. With the exception of fuel and online purchases, I run a cash-only lifestyle. This is for privacy reasons, because I don't like all of my transactions being tracked all the time and entering my permanent record. I use random local phone numbers for supermarket rewards, which means that I don't associate with my own profile. I don't like being tracked all the time.
And yes, when I am out with my age cohort, I get weird looks from folks who don't know me well whenever I break out cash to pay a bill. I have been directly asked why I'm using cash instead of accumulating credit card rewards. It's like I'm some kind of aberrant crazy person.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (hYcqw)
"My whole house runs on Alexa, so no heat, lights or internet is what I am dealing with."
Like Robinson Caruso it's primitive as can be.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2020 03:21 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:20 PM (ONvIw)
My TV's aren't on the internet. My house is not.
My computers, playstations and mobile phones are.
As it should be.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (Zz0t1)
1.) One basket.
2.) All eggs.
3.) Total fucking idiot.
Posted by: RKae at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (zsZNR)
Totally normal and in no way completely fucked up.
Move along, citizen.
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (3P/5p)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (qH6FZ)
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Thankfully we're not going to have to worry about these types of choices for long
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (JIxk0)
A couple of months ago a friend told me to keep hundreds of dollars in cash in your house just in case something happens to local internet.
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (+lVUW)
So I don't do any home automation.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (hYcqw)
What is the follow up? Never even knew. I was pretty invested in the characters and that town.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (t+qrx)
I have $500 in a drawer as just in case money.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (kRraM)
I thought to myself uh oh, now I've opened a can of worms, and told him durable goods, precious metals, maybe jewels. I also pointed out that having bundles of paper money in his room was risky and if he lost it, it was gone for good. At least a treasury check could be cancelled and reissued.
So a couple days later he came to the office with a paper bag filled with hundred dollar bills, and asked to have a treasury check cut for it. He had well over ten thousand bucks in paper money, which was quite a bit for the early nineties.
Posted by: Stephen Skubinna at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (eAlHI)
Posted by: tubal at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (bCLt0)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
"The Mountain" (the guy from Game of Thrones) eats 10,000 calories a day.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (LwB8i)
https://tinyurl.com/yaeq2hjw
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (lmikk)
It is inevitable, not possible, but without question will happen one day that these systems won't be available. Power outages, hurricanes, earthquakes, Volcano, Tornado, Blizzard, EMP, solar flares, war, there are hundreds of possibilities. It will happen some day, and soon.
Making yourself so vulnerable so you feel like Captain Picard is just depressing.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (KZzsI)
"Siri, turn on the flashlight."
She turns it off after 2 minutes, regardless, so he's constantly yelling that one.
"Siri, call so and so mobile."
"Siri, find a chick fil a near me."
I find it UNBELIEVABLY lazy and annoying.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (Zz0t1)
I still have a real land line VOIP goes down with the power, an old land line does not. I have a generator, but you never know when they'll shut off the gas lines too.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (qH6FZ)
Yeah, I picture a clueless millennial couple sitting there screaming "ALEXA TURN UP THE HEAT" desperately, not realizing that the thermostat still works manually when it's not connected to the internet.
Same with everything else.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (UPoLF)
(incompatible) Things collapses under its own weight before the Internet
of (insecure) Things gets us all killed."
I look forward to the night somebody gets in their smartcar thinking they're going to a movie only to wind up trying to 'splain to the SWAT captain and crew that they're not the infamous drug dealer the warrants all say he is. While the bored teenager who hacked him is laughing his ass off whilst watching all this through on the police CCTV.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - #BlockadeDC at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (HaL55)
Thank goodness the government is not shutting down tonight.
And Packeestanny trannies are getting relief!
Posted by: wth at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (v0R5T)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (kRraM)
*dingding*
This person would freeze to death in the dark if a breaker tripped.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (t+qrx)
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For a realistic "what if" dystopian short short story.... google up Matt Brackens "When the Music Stops".
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (8XRCm)
What is the follow up? Never even knew. I was pretty invested in the characters and that town.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (Q/cgF)
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It's called "One Year After".
Posted by: WisRich at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (G0vdT)
To help with those affected by the Nashville explosion you won't be charged for any talk/text/data overages from 12AM 12/27 to 11:50PM 12/31.
So there's that. Which is total bullshit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: President-elect Iris at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (0MnEQ)
Posted by: Old Doc Beartooth at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (vgGvZ)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (trdmm)
There was zero communications in or out, in my case the land line was still functioning, but how many people still have a land line today? I'd bet we're looking at single digit percentage in most suburban areas.
For 2 days, stores were unable to operate, if they could even open their doors. No gas, since pumps were offline. After this little "event" the sub station now looks like what you'd expect for a high value target. Concertina razor wire, cameras, audio, motion sensors, and warnings. Suddenly, a huge wall was erected off of the 101 to protect what was a little shed in the middle of a bunch of power lines and transformers.
Of course, somebody needed to know about this particular spot, what to attack (it wasn't just random) and when. I've got little doubt that we're going to start to see this kind of thing ramping up once the idiots are fully back in charge.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (L8ADy)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/365 TRUMP WON! at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (pmEbq)
Posted by: Ian S. at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (6XLoz)
Posted by: wth at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (v0R5T)
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:17 PM (Q/cgF)
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The thing most people don't realize is how much water they use just in consumption every day. It's pretty easy to pick up a gallon for $1 every time you go to the grocery store, and you'll eventually have a decent supply. Sams has big water-cooler refill jugs for $5 and it's worth having one shoved in the back of a closet if that's an option.
The other thing I'm a fan of is potted meat / vienna sausages. Lots of energy in those little cans, and cheap as heck.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (sWM8x)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (lmikk)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (LwB8i)
Next class will be 101 uses for rat carcasses.
Silky's mink made out of 100 percent rat ass! Hit me baby!...........
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (aD5Lz)
Visa crashed and took down UK payment processing. Mastercard also went down regionally in the UK due to the load from people using it instead of Visa due to the outage. People couldn't buy groceries. They couldn't get fuel for their cars, nor pay cabs or buy bus tickets. It was a disaster, and it was only for a few hours.
Maintain 50% fuel in the tank and have access to a few hundred dollars, no matter what. Even if it isn't terrorism or a state action, shit happens and the internet and major platforms are more fragile than many think.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (hYcqw)
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No. Stupidity is what he's dealing with. Even if its an Alexa thermostat, its still a trivial task to touch two wires together.
Posted by: Jimco Industries at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (buTO7)
I am guessing the anabolic steroids and repeated beat downs they gave they themselves
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (Q/cgF)
https://tinyurl.com/yaeq2hjw
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (lmikk)
Hollywood. It destroys without remorse.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: tubal at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (bCLt0)
Posted by: Nurse ratched at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (kMyMl)
Yeah for a variety of reasons. Not only do they not report tips that are cash, a lot of places share the tips if they are on the receipt (you add the tip when you pay by card). Most places these days tax an estimated tip total for wait staff but its almost always much lower than what they actually got.
I dated a waitress around 2000 and she was visibly pissed when she came home with less than $80 a day in tips. Her dresser drawer looked like something Scrooge McDuck would swim around in.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (KZzsI)
I typically don't carry cash on me that often but I do keep about 1k in cash stashed in my gun safe just in case.
Posted by: Tennessee Jed at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (alrWI)
"..."
"Open the ice cream drawer, Alexa!!"
"I'm sorry, Dave, I can't do that."
Posted by: Dave Weigel's "Smart" House at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (6FeV1)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: Some rat in the swamp at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (r1z5A)
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (wHKGv)
I use cash in restaurants a lot, for several reasons. I find the waiters and waitresses like it. A lot.
"Tip? What tip? That party of 11 didn't leave a $100 tip. They totally stiffed me."
Posted by: DOCTOR! IllTemperedCur at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (EGyGV)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (VP4Cd)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:23 PM (Zz0t1)
Aziz! Light!
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (L8ADy)
So there's that. Which is total bullshit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 28, 2020 03:24 PM (3H9h1)
I tried to get to McDonald's wifi on Christmas Day to call my parents. It was closed but their hotspot was on- and wifi calling did not even work. What a horrifically bad system.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (lmikk)
Yeah I am certain these guys are juicing, they are huge mountains of bulging muscles. And even on the show, they each damaged themselves in some way: broken bones, torn ligaments, etc. These are people pushing their body to the absolute human limit and beyond. All were world record holders. All were pretty funny guys, too.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (KZzsI)
credit card rewards. It's like I'm some kind of aberrant crazy person.
It's just as good as money from what I hear.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - #BlockadeDC at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (HaL55)
Unless you have a propane storage tank out back like they do in the country, running electricity to heat or light your home is just as dicey. More people lose power every winter to storms than lose internet.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: Old Doc Beartooth at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (vgGvZ)
University of Texas Computer Science students hacked a yacht in the Caribbean (I think) via it's GPS system and disabled the engines.
Yeah, you fucks go ahead and put your entire lives on the internet.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (Zz0t1)
A corollary to that: If you do want home automation-like devices and apps/services, ensure that what your set up is not internet/cloud-dependent.
Those "free" or low-cost apps/services and devices that are a cinch to plug in and set up are "free" or low-cost for a reason. And it is likely not because those companies providing them are looking to do you a solid.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (L8ADy)
This right here is a good comment.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: President-elect Iris at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (0MnEQ)
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I think most "disasters" are natural.
I peg my water at 3 weeks need and have stored accordingly. I do have some foodstuffs tucked away.
Having said that .... I also have ... several .... rifles and pistols and and several thousand rounds of ammo if things REALLY go sideways.
Ill be able to barter with those... or get what I need one way or the other.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (VP4Cd)
Those of us who are 29 remember back in the 60's when they were talking about the "push button age" when all you had to do was push a button for something to happen.
They never could have predicted we'd be too GD lazy to press a fucking button.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:29 PM (L8ADy)
a kid in my kids class name is Siri
Posted by: will choose a nic later at December 28, 2020 03:29 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: President-elect Iris at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (0MnEQ)
My survival pantry is full of the staples:
Couple of gallons of water, some saltine crackers, and many cases of beer.
What you do is whenever you buy beer, buy twice as much as you normally would. Then slowly build your stock up.
Also, don't forget to rotate the beer. Depending on the type of beer, you're looking at 90 days to a few years before it gets skunked. So when you buy new beer, buy it warm (not in the cooler), and put it in the pantry while rotating out some of the older beer.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 03:29 PM (UPoLF)
"NSA Surveillance and Dominion Systems Data Storage Nashville Tech Support Line regrets to inform you that we can't discuss your internet and voice service status as it is classified".
"Press 1 to exit this menu without infuriating us further, prole"
Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at December 28, 2020 03:29 PM (3P/5p)
Posted by: occam's brassiere at December 28, 2020 03:29 PM (evxBY)
We had one of those when I was a kid. We called it "Life".
Posted by: jbspry at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (ATe9j)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (tsZQ+)
Posted by: Picric at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (3QnyK)
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (JIxk0)
Posted by: Puddin Head
I know. You don't have to use the thing to start the car so it doesn't have to be in your hand, but you have to remember to always have it with you. I'm constantly leaving the thing lying around in locations that are NOT the damn car.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (BM2fS)
Well, people over a certain age.
My mom gives money for birthdays and half the time the Zoomer kids don't ever even cash the checks. They probably don't even know how.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (wHKGv)
I think what they do is awesome. Wish they did not suffer like that later in life. To be fair not all strongmen are crippled after their career. Some just get fat.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (Q/cgF)
Posted by: vmom - Trump won! at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (i0qA9)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (qH6FZ)
Power goes out? Internet goes out after all the battery power in the local comms substations is gone. So even if the local gas station can pump gas, their ability to process electronic payment may be zero.
If you can afford it, having a couple thousand in small denominations around for such occasions is a good idea.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (KnJdm)
Whisky is the real way to go for disaster prep. Lasts forever. Great barter. Many non-drinking uses.
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (sX1BW)
We did that all the time back home in Alabama to see who could hold them the longest. The kid named "Twitchy" usually won.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - #BlockadeDC at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (HaL55)
Posted by: tubal at December 28, 2020 03:26 PM (bCLt0)
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My microphone has been broken on my iPhone for two years. Can't use it for a phone without a headset. I consider it a feature, not a bug. And I will never have an Alexa.
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (MxaJL)
Posted by: SDN at December 28, 2020 03:27 PM (K9d/B)
This is a good one.
We have a smart power meter on our house. Miss a payment and they shut it off immediately.
Call them, pay the bill and it takes HOURS to get the power turned back on.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (Zz0t1)
The service returned in time for him to leave, so he was able to use his trusty navigation app. But he and my kids no longer laugh at me for being Cliff Clavin and Rain Man combined when it comes to the US Highway system -- haha!
Posted by: Doof at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (mZUr4)
Posted by: Puddin Head at December 28, 2020 03:19 PM (/MiCL)
So sorry. We do not approve.
Posted by: Chinese mega corp rare metals strip miners at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (BRkq2)
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I refill 2 litre coke bottles for water storage. The clear plastic material is indestructible. Add about 10 drops of bleach and it'll keep forever.
In addition to the canned meats you mention, peanut butter is an excellent and cheap emergency food.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (sWM8x)
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (JIxk0)
Then how do you post while driving?
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (t+qrx)
We had one of those when I was a kid. We called it "Life".
Posted by: jbspry at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (ATe9j)
You must be older than me, we had credit cards in the 50s, 60s, and 70s
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (ONvIw)
Ladies and gentlemen,
The monster,
Which the peasants in this area call frunobulax
(apparently a very large poodle dog)
Has just been seen approaching the power plant
Bullets can't stop it
Rockets can't stop it
We may have to use nuclear force!
Posted by: G'rump928(C) at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (yQpMk)
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We are not yet cold but as a nation we are broke and in the dark.
Posted by: President Elect Decaf at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (hpVf/)
His boy Elroy!
Daughter Judy!
Jane, his bitch!"
"JAAANE! How do you stop this crazy thiiing?!"
Posted by: jbspry at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (ATe9j)
All fun and games until Jeff Bezos goes Jack "Rasputin" Dorsey and unleashes the house cylons on you.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (Lzpvj)
When Sandy came through, everyone in the area lost power, heat, hot water, etc, for days. But their house somehow still had heat due to the jerry-rigged system (and other, older members of their family stayed there for days while utilities were being restored).
Not all the old ways were wrong.
Posted by: Revenant at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (//ATM)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (wHKGv)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:28 PM (8XRCm)
An acquaintance was bragging about how prepared he was soon after the market shock in 2009. He was convinced that society was going to collapse. I asked him if he had any guns. He said no. I said, "thanks! I know where to get whatever I need."
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (xT2tT)
c'mon! everybody! let's go!
Get the distilled water! get the canned goods!
Get the toilet paper! you know we need it!
Go to da shelter
My baby, my baby,
Go to da shelter
Go to da shelter
Posted by: G'rump928(C) at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (yQpMk)
20 years ago, they smart wire their whole houses with coax, phone wire,
speaker wire, etc., etc. A wire bundle bigger then your forearm, all
pretty much useless today.
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (qH6FZ)
We are wiring a new build. Coax and CAT6 is all we are running, other than electricity and smoke alarms. Coax is for future sales, while CAT6 is for network security.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (KnJdm)
"The darkest days are still to come!"
//Joey Plugz 2020
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (Lzpvj)
My favorite goofy futuristic movie is Minority Report, where the big "upgrade" in computer technology is Tom Cruise waving his hands around like Kermit the Frog introducing the Muppet Show. Or Tony Stark "building" something by slapping his hands around on a hologram. Because somehow that's better than using a mouse.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (ONvIw)
ksshhUNK-kshunk
Posted by: Warai-otoko remembers at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (6FeV1)
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (BM2fS)
I have not had a problem with leaving it anywhere and everywhere, but I STILL- more than a year later- reach into my pocket when I come around to the right side of the car to get the 'key' out of my pocket.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (lmikk)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (KZzsI)
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Heck, don't even have to go to the bank for that anymore. Pic of front and back or check electronically sent to bank. Money goes in account.
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (MxaJL)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (trdmm)
Posted by: JT at December 28, 2020 03:34 PM (arJlL)
An acquaintance was bragging about how prepared he was soon after the market shock in 2009. He was convinced that society was going to collapse. I asked him if he had any guns. He said no. I said, "thanks! I know where to get whatever I need."
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (xT2tT)
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Had an almost identical conversation with my "progressive" brother and Y2K.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:34 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (sX1BW)
Posted by: tubal at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (bCLt0)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (ONvIw)
ksshhUNK-kshunk
Posted by: Warai-otoko remembers at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (6FeV1)
The carbons.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (lmikk)
Posted by: Picric at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (3QnyK)
I've noticed in those little letters they send out regarding power and water, I'm always right at "average" for a family of "X", and can always do better.
Thing is, I'm all by myself, have nothing to water, turn off every light and run practically nothing. Yet somehow I'm still normal. You're not convincing me that a home full of women taking 10 minute showers, running hair dryers, ovens, etc only use as much as I do heating up a fucking microwave burrito.
I should know better, and leave the heater running and leave the windows open, with the hose turned on full blast out in the street. At least then I'm setting up a baseline, so when they cut 25% of my usage, I'm not hurting a bit.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (L8ADy)
Welcome to the year 2030. Welcome to my city - or should I say, "our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes.
It might seem odd to you, but it makes perfect sense for us in this city. Everything you considered a product, has now become a service. We have access to transportation, accommodation, food and all the things we need in our daily lives. One by one all these things became free, so it ended up not making sense for us to own much.
https://tinyurl.com/y5laqgrf
This will work out great during a communications outage. Just splendidly.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (hYcqw)
Hey Garry the Gunner you don't have any toilet paper, food, water, or medical supplies what are you going to do?"
"Go over to CBD's friend's house, BRB"
//Garry the Gunner
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (Lzpvj)
One of them was in his 40s, and struggled to keep up with the others, but was still amazing. He had huge respect from the others though because of what he had accomplished in his life and still was doing.
I mean, Jack LaLane was in his 80s doing incredible crap. Some can keep going but yeah usually they either end up a horrible disaster or keep eating too much for their body's current needs and turn into a zeppelin.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (KZzsI)
I do a lot of things that would be easier with AR goggles and haptic gloves, honestly.
Mostly just wanking, but still.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (t+qrx)
ksshhUNK-kshunk
Posted by: Warai-otoko remembers at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (6FeV1)
The carbon paper was how my brother got SOOOO many of his report cards signed.......
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (ONvIw)
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Yeah... but you dint use it to buy a quarter pounder at McDOnalds either.
And back then it was paper slips and carbon papers.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (8XRCm)
They never could have predicted we'd be too GD lazy to press a fucking button.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED!
WALL-E
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (wHKGv)
Alexa is just the poor man's manservant/butler...
"Bardash! Place this apple on your head and stand over there!"
"Bardash! Quit shaking! How do you expect the Colonel to get off a decent shot with you quaking about like that?"
Posted by: Boswell at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (w2LAm)
What do they use coax for today? Cable TV still use it?
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (qH6FZ)
That... that part I cannot honestly believe anyone would even consider doing. I am stunned banks are doing that. It is so catastrophically begging for fraud.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (KZzsI)
In addition to the canned meats you mention, peanut butter is an excellent and cheap emergency food.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (sWM8x)
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+1 to each. And if the bleach smell is too strong all you have to do is let it sit exposed to the atmosphere for a bit and it will dissipate naturally.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (9Om/r)
And back then it was paper slips and carbon papers.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (8XRCm)
++++++++++++
I'm a young pipsqueak (mid 30s) and *I* remember when not being able to use a credit card at a fast food joint was not unusual.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (hYcqw)
Posted by: klaftern at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (RuIsu)
They never could have predicted we'd be too GD lazy to press a fucking button.
Remember those little Amazon Dash reorder buttons that they marketed? You'd stick them up on your refrigerator or laundry room wall and press the button to re-order detergent or snaccs, and Amazon would ship you your Cheetos.
They discontinued them last year.
Posted by: DOCTOR! IllTemperedCur at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (EGyGV)
Mostly just wanking, but still.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (t+qrx)
Call me when I can make love to a hooker, then strangle her to death... and then drive somewhere along the LA freeway to dump her body, and bury it in a shallow grave, covered with dirt and other debris.
Until it gets that realistic, it's of no use to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (oQ94s)
The "elite" have spent decades proposing all sorts of efficient ways to improve society. But there are always costs in terms of risks.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (jOcSX)
Posted by: fixerupper
Never barter something that can be sent back to you at 1200 fps or more.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (8XRCm)
Along with exorbitant interest, and they'd take your shit back if you didn't pay it off.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (6FeV1)
Posted by: Desultory joe at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (L9P9s)
...then it all became reality, and I learned the truth!
Alexa can turn the living room lights off, and YOU DON'T NEED TO TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH!!! HOLY FUCK! THE FUTURE IS SO AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Idiot American Consumer at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (zsZNR)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:31 PM (qH6FZ)
Yep, when we built our place in 2003, CAT5 and phone lines in every room. The one I'm in now - same development a few years older has coax sometimes 2+ running to every room as well. Plus, the entire burglar system. And not 10 years later it was all a bunch of junk in the walls.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (L8ADy)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:22 PM (kRraM)
Only $500?...piker. Joking. There was a time when I was lucky to have a couple of$100 stashed back.
Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (R5lpX)
The "elite" have spent decades proposing all sorts of efficient ways to improve society. But there are always costs in terms of risks.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (jOcSX)
+++
JIT supply chains. Hugely efficient. Also, brittle.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (hYcqw)
Those were fun to use. And they felt functional, like you'd done something significant.
The "easier to use" and "convenient" credit card machines today, there are 97 different kinds and every one works differently and annoy the hell out of people. And its no faster.
One big advantage of cash: you cannot overspend it. Nobody's account ever got over drawn by spending only cash.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Warai-otoko remembers at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (6FeV1) "
I think we still have one of those in the garage, with a handful of the forms ... it was the backup device back when Mrs Eez had a retail store.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/365 TRUMP WON! at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (pmEbq)
"The darkest days are still to come!"
//Joey Plugz 2020
Posted by: sven
Whatever happened to "Happy days are here again?"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (63Dwl)
carrying any money with them. They actively scoff at the idea of
carrying paper currency.
I still go to the bricks and mortar bank as often as possible. There have been too many glitches, mistakes, attempted thefts over the years that I want layers of proof that I actually made the transaction: surveillance camera, actual receipts with timestamps, etc.
I'm sure the banks hate me and my ilk.
Posted by: kallisto at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (DJFLF)
Until it gets that realistic, it's of no use to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (oQ94s)
I see you've heard about the VR version of "Congressman Simulator" in development.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (6FeV1)
You should also not expect that you will always be able to use credit cards or internet-pay applications.
This.
All eggs, one basket. Using the internet to heat or light your house is also a completely unnecessary concentration of risk.
I taught my sons to always have an alternative way of doing something, if at all possible. A plan B, as it were.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (vBvJV)
Posted by: DB- just DB at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (iTXRQ)
Alexa can turn the living room lights off, and YOU DON'T NEED TO TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH!!! HOLY FUCK! THE FUTURE IS SO AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Idiot American Consumer at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (zsZNR)
I blame The Clapper.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Dr Spank at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (wa4LO)
Posted by: Picric at December 28, 2020 03:30 PM (3QnyK)
===
Master of the house, doling out the charm
Ready with a handshake and an open palm
Tells a saucy tale, makes a little stir...
Posted by: George Costanza at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (8XRCm)
The Brits love touchless credit cards and debit cards. It's weird, because they don't run tabs at pubs. But it sure makes it easy to buy beer!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (xT2tT)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (hYcqw)
it's like not a single one of them ever heard about the Tragedy of the Commons. short story: people don't care for things they don't own, so the reaction is to have a heavy handed totalitarian government force everyone to do it. It all blows up sooner or later, every time.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (trdmm)
They discontinued them last year.
Posted by: DOCTOR! IllTemperedCur at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (EGyGV)
Those things had a pretty decet hacking ecosystem.
https://tinyl.io/3C9O
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (t+qrx)
what if you have a connection, but Alexa is in a bad mood ... for your own good? Or what if Alexa's middle name is Karen?
Posted by: illiniwek at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (Cus5s)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: GOP platitude that you were indoctrinated to accept and mimic at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (BRkq2)
A generation was programmed to feel its very existence was a pox on mankind's soul....
I have read 6,000 years of history....
what we are going through right now is unprecedented, I have never seen a civilization allow its academic class to be willfully destructive of its own future like this to this degree without an armed occupation enabling it.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (19g6/)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (kRraM)
Useful in an emergency. The landline grid is about as robust a grid we
have in this country.
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (sX1BW)
That used to be the case. Not so much, anymore, except for legacy systems.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (t+qrx)
I can type on my phone without looking. My keyboard app does super accurate autocuke.
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (JIxk0)
Posted by: Desultory joe at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (L9P9s)
Anyone remember INTERCOMS?
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (W6Jq2)
Correct it is coming, "no whites allowed*"
*unless provably a democrat booster
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (vBvJV)
Guns make "Plan B" almost effortless to plan and execute.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (xT2tT)
In addition to the canned meats you mention, peanut butter is an excellent and cheap emergency food.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis
16 drops of plain Clorox per gallon of water.
There are other dry bleaches you can use, (swimming pool chemicals), along with math to figure out what you need.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (trdmm)
+++
usually sooner.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (hYcqw)
Yeah... but you dint use it to buy a quarter pounder at McDOnalds either.
And back then it was paper slips and carbon papers.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:36 PM (8XRCm)
I have never had a quarter pounder. But no you used cash for most little purchases or wrote checks. I don't see many checks these days.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: dartist at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Warai-otoko remembers at December 28, 2020 03:33 PM (6FeV1) "
'Ksssshunk!' was the sound I heard when the wife ran over my prized gas powered four stroke leaf blower in the garage.
I screamed like a little girl...
Posted by: Boswell at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (w2LAm)
Posted by: Biblio at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (DhmBm)
I amazed that you can hook your dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, and oven up to the internet.
WHY?? WHY WOULD YOU EVER NEED TO DO THAT???
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (8XRCm)
I now started to keep some petty cash in my drawer as a just in case
Posted by: Big Star at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (pvJV4)
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (jOcSX)
Everything works fine, as long as nothing goes wrong. Kinda by definition.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (vBvJV)
Everyone's lucky that this clown didn't blow up FB or GOOG's cloud servers,
that could cause worldwide problems.
Fortunately, this AT&T blast is small potatoes and still it shutdown a lot of people.
Yay! We're all living on a Virtual Chain Gang!
Posted by: naturalfake at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (EERbD)
Welcome to the year 2030. Welcome to my city - or should I say, "our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes.
Davros > Dalek > Davos
Exterminate!
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (L8ADy)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: EveR at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (DsGxB)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (kRraM)
How does one post while driving?
Marry a typist, or use voice recog software and drive with your feet.
I have done all 3.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: sinalco at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (yODqO)
Posted by: Desultory joe at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (L9P9s)
This should violate every line of the HIPAA laws.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and hysteria at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (GbPPJ)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (W6Jq2)
+++
My parents' house has it. My mom had one in her house when she was a kid when it was the leading-edge affluent thing to have one. There is one thing home intercom systems have in common: they're used once or twice until the novelty wears off, then they sit idle for the next fifty years.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (hYcqw)
Until it gets that realistic, it's of no use to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (oQ94s)
I see you've heard about the VR version of "Congressman Simulator" in development.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (6FeV1)
Egad, no. I don't want to have to VR run for office, any more than I want to do it in RL. No, maybe an OTC trucker.
Maybe a Hollywood producer? Is there a VR for that? BUT NO PEDO STUFF!! I'm not a weirdo.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 03:39 PM (6FeV1)
Free to play, but you have to pay for the version where you don't play as Ed Buck.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: EveR at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (DsGxB)
===
You know who was actually useful in the aftermath of Katrina and some will probably laugh. Waffle House!
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (BDZWU)
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Now you don't even have to sign if it's under $200 or some crazy-high amount.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (XSoJN)
The one I find odd is walmart does not even seem to require a pin for purchases under $50.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (lmikk)
Its also a complete invasion of your privacy.
Alexa works by 'hearing' words, then asking a database offsite, what those words mean.
So, you telling it to turn your lights on, is telling them you are home.
All that information is not only kept in a database, it is SOLD to other companies.
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (oHd/0)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (ONvIw)
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Mrs Fixer still writes checks. Even the monthly bills.
She gets a lot of dirty looks at the grocery store. She doesnt care one bit.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (lY4np)
Posted by: DB- just DB at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (iTXRQ)
WHY?? WHY WOULD YOU EVER NEED TO DO THAT???
What I don't get is why you would even want to? The refrigerator I can kind of comprehend, even if I would never want it: it can report to you when you're low on food or get you a picture of the contents. But your washer??
OOh it texted me that its on the rinse cycle. I'm so high tech! You old people and your just checking the machine!
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (KZzsI)
So ... they should send a text to the cell phones that have no service, to tell them they have no service?
Not to be The Defender of AT&T, but I swear I saw a timely Twitter announcement they made.
Posted by: President-Elect Optimizer at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (hOOi9)
You know that old saying "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh?"
Well, when you allow your government to provide everything for you for free, they can also decide, for whatever reason, to not provide for you.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (W6Jq2)
power, heat, hot water, etc, for days. But their house somehow still had
heat due to the jerry-rigged system (and other, older members of their
family stayed there for days while utilities were being restored).
Not all the old ways were wrong.
Posted by: Revenant at December 28, 2020 03:32 PM (//ATM)
In The Stand, Mother Abigail made sure to keep her outhouse cause she knew that endtimes were coming and the fancy indoor toilet wouldn't work.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (946rW)
I have never had a quarter pounder. But no you used cash for most little purchases or wrote checks. I don't see many checks these days.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (ONvIw)
Consider yourself blessed.
The quarter pounder from McD's is why the phrase "gut bomb" was invented.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (Zz0t1)
But it sure makes it easy to buy beer!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Except for that one little detail about having enough money in your account.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: cool breeze at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (UGKMd)
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (jOcSX)
California wants everyone to go to electric cars, at the same time as they shut down electrical power plants. So if you're in wildfire country and you need to flee, but your electric car is discharged, and PG&E or whatever has shut down the power lines (in anticipation of a wildfire threat), then you've got yourself quite a little problem.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (vBvJV)
Posted by: x at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (0tE/i)
Posted by: SH at December 28, 2020 03:35 PM (sX1BW)
Not if you have fios
Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (tsZQ+)
Posted by: EveR at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (DsGxB)
+++
'Twasn't always so. In 1979, AT&T lost a major NYC central office due to a massive fire. They pulled out the stops to recover it and drew assets from the entire system to do it. They called the recovery the "Miracle on 2nd Avenue"
https://youtu.be/f_AWAmGi-g8
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (hYcqw)
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (JIxk0)
If you're good with CW, they have phone keyboards that replace the entire keyboard area with a single Morse code keyer (or two buttons, if you use iambic keying).
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (t+qrx)
People text each other questions and comments IN THE SAME ROOM these days. Because opening your jaws and breathing is too taxing.
"Why on earth do we have an obesity problem with our youth????"
--countless articles
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (KZzsI)
2) What is the best place to park your money during times of high inflation?
Posted by: RoyalOil at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (aO8Gd)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (Zz0t1)
ultimate treif: quarter pounder with cheese.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (ONvIw)
Lucky??? I'll have you know that I am DEEPLY disappointed in him!
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (trdmm)
When the EBT payments don't happen, things will really get sporty
Posted by: cool breeze at December 28, 2020 03:45 PM (UGKMd)
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Again. Read Matt Brackens "When the Music Stops".
Will make you think.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (8XRCm)
And remember: don't think of government as some big nameless, faceless all-powerful entity.
Governments are run by just a few people at the top making decisions. Get rid of them, and you solve most of your problems.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (W6Jq2)
Posted by: ... at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (JIxk0)
I think you mean autocorrupt.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (oQ94s)
Remember those little Amazon Dash reorder buttons that they marketed? You'd stick them up on your refrigerator or laundry room wall and press the button to re-order detergent or snaccs, and Amazon would ship you your Cheetos.
They discontinued them last year.
Posted by: DOCTOR! IllTemperedCur at December 28, 2020 03:38 PM (EGyGV)
Those always seemed dumb. You tend not to impulse buy stuff like laundry detergent. So a press button to order more was always dumb. If you do online shopping you're probably not ordering one thing at a time. And if that merely did an "add to cart" well you likely have an Amazon app on your phone that can do that. Then there is just simply going to the store if you forgot to order.
I'd love to know what the number of those actually bought was, and then what the usage rate was. I bet they were small and insignificant.
Posted by: Buzzion at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (Xb4PZ)
Posted by: Stinklin at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (Yv1rx)
Don't have one. Never will.
What's it do?
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (Zz0t1)
What do they use coax for today? Cable TV still use it?
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (qH6FZ)
Cable TV, We won't, but future purchasers probably will, and it is about $100 in materials.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM (W6Jq2)
And condition giving it to you on your compliance with something that they want.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (vBvJV)
Posted by: CN
It's because the stores have figured out how to debit your account on the spot, so now you have a signed check literally "in the wild", until you get home and burn it.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (W6Jq2)
My ex was pissed I wouldn't install one in the new house. Even though the way it was designed all the upper rooms circled the "great room" with a ceiling that goes 20' up. All you need to do is stand in that room and anybody in any room can hear you.
One of the things that's cool about my job is going into some of the "state of the art" homes from the 50-70's. The entertainment systems for a multi-million $ swank home are entertaining all by themselves.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (L8ADy)
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (sWM8x)
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (ONvIw)
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DOUBLE quarter with cheese.
AND a Diet Coke.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (8XRCm)
So I turn that crap off and just use it as a normal thermostat.
Posted by: banana Dream at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (l6b3d)
Until it gets that realistic, it's of no use to me.
Posted by: BurtTC
Hmmmm. That was oddly specific.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (BM2fS)
Yeah it gets nasty. A tightly sealed glass jar can hold water a long time, but keep it out of the sun. Its heavy as hell though.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (KZzsI)
Granted we're not talking $100, but geeeze.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (3H9h1)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/365 TRUMP WON! at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (pmEbq)
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I'm still a tad unclear on how it's not illegal for Google to listen to millions of people in law enforcement interviews, doctors offices, and psychiatrists offices every day.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (XSoJN)
Where to keep money during inflation....
theoretically real-estate except SPOILER ALERT donkey is going to make war on home ownership
Gold
Except the country has already established the feds can steal it
We are about to take our first tottering baby steps towards an open Grifter State wherein the state conducts theft for the winning coalition openly.
Have fun Karens.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (Lzpvj)
the Los Angeles area that are refusing to take cash (and checks) and
ONLY taking payments in plastic, because paper money might carry the
Wuhan Flu Cooties, donchaknow. I hope when we have a disaster here, I
hope it's a nuclear explosion, because radiation disinfects the paper
money. Or something.
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (lY4np)
A) I think that is illegal. Cash money printed by the government is legally payment for all debts.
B) Do they think that people disinfect their plastic?
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (946rW)
distilled water in glass containers won't, but if it's in plastic, then it'll pick up the taste of the plastic, and that's not good. Found that out the hard way once.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (trdmm)
Someone asked why would you want an internet washer and drier? Start the washer from work, get home, its done and ready to put in the dryer. Do you NEED it? No. Is it kinda cool to have? Yep.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (Zz0t1)
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I have a friend who is a CPA. Her professional organization guidelines explicitly forbid the use of voice-activated "smart" devices or mobile phone apps in any space where she meets with a client.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (hYcqw)
In 2004 ATT was bought out by Bell South.
It ain't my Dad's ATT (he retired in 83 as a senior ATT Engineer).
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (oHd/0)
Why the hell would you put the clothes in your washer, then leave, so you can turn it on at work???
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (KZzsI)
B) Do they think that people disinfect their plastic?
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (946rW)
I think that they get away with it because a purchase is not technically considered a "debt."
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (jOcSX)
Anyone remember INTERCOMS?
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (W6Jq2)
We have a system called "yelling" where I come from.
Posted by: banana Dream at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (l6b3d)
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (946rW)
No, you can refuse to take cash.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (8XRCm)
Water goes "flat".
Re-oxygenate it by pouring it rapidly between two containers.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (qH6FZ)
His whole house runs on Alexa? Brilliant move there. Just wait until it goes all Hal 9000 on him.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (LAc+h)
Posted by: klaftern at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (RuIsu)
Free to play, but you have to pay for the version where you don't play as Ed Buck.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (t+qrx)
My version you can play as Ed Buck, or Ed Buck's "friend" in Congress, or Ed Buck's black houseguest.
The last one isn't as popular, and if you go online it's just a bunch of Adam and Eds running around. No "bucks," as it were.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (oQ94s)
It ain't my Dad's ATT (he retired in 83 as a senior ATT Engineer).
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (oHd/0)
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Oh yes. Today's AT&T is descended from the Southwestern Bell Company (SBC) after the Baby Bells started eating each other after the breakup. The 1975 affair was back in the monopoly days. It was overall worse, but they did have the ability to put shit back online during an emergency.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (hYcqw)
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I'm buying some land and going to lease it out to hunt clubs.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (XSoJN)
Then, sit back and wait for their e-mailboxes to be flooded with spam.......
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (kRraM)
Hurricane Michael in October 2018, Verizon hustled to get everything
back up and give perks to customers while they were doing it. ATT sent
you to a ESL, rude customer "service" rep who enjoyed telling you to eat
shit and die in ATT-approved Corp-speak.
Posted by: EveR at December 28, 2020 03:42 PM (DsGxB)
Completely true. Verizon and Walmart hustled to get people service and needed supplies. Home Depot did well, too. Target suffered a lot of damage and just bailed on Panama City. Kinda fits with Target's "ethos" these days.
Posted by: Chunk Hunger at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (uhPTO)
Posted by: Jean at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (Xih1H)
Whataburger single laughs and farts at both.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2020 03:41 PM (xT2tT)
Except the not getting shot part.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: clutch cargo
you live in Carousel? cool.
Posted by: x at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (0tE/i)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (XSoJN)
Did you hear about the new TOS for instagram? They're basically telling you your property is theirs. With Slow-Joe in office they'll rule the fucking world. It's insane.
Awaken with JP has a funny take on it, or as funny as possible.
https://youtu.be/VhSX7IzHkrE
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (L8ADy)
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (jOcSX)
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Yes, this. If you pump the gas then pay, it is a debt. If you can't pump until your pay, it isn't. If you pay after your meal, it is a debt. If you pay before it, it isn't.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (hYcqw)
Waffle House is awesome in disasters. They have a whole infrastructure setup for them to be up and running almost instantly in disasters including flying in staff for them so their local staff can take of themselves and family during the disaster.
Posted by: Tennessee Jed at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (alrWI)
Do you want your clothes sitting wet all day? This way the cycle ends as you get home instead of 6 hours before you get home.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (kRraM)
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Until your fill level sensor goes bad and your nifty main floor laundry floods everything beneath it..... by running ALL FREAKING DAY because you werent there.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (8XRCm)
Burger King and Wendy's both leave me feeling queasy afterward. I don't know what's wrong with Wendy's but I think the fake "grill marks" on the BK burgers are the problem.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (KZzsI)
I haven't been inside a bank in years.
On the rare occasion that i run in to someone who doesnt have venmo or zelle, and must give me a check, I deposit it using my phone.
I'm curious as to why you think there would be more capability for fraud depositing the check on my phone or in person?
Since 9/11, physical checks are all scanned at clearing houses and everything is done digitally. The physical checks don't make it to the issuing bank to deal with in paper format anymore.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (UPoLF)
"There is no federal statute mandating that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services. Private businesses are free to develop their own policies on whether to accept cash unless there is a state law that says otherwise."
https://tinyl.io/3C9d
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (t+qrx)
to last a couple of days
but I ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones,
Ain't got no records to play
Posted by: Hills at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (2cfUo)
Big business here in Louisiana and Texas del East mi amigo....
all fun and games 'til the city folk outlaw hunting to save bambi
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (KZzsI)
There is a reason I've been buying kerosene lamps (put out heat as well as light.) I seem to be more interested in non-electric things. I dug out the two burner propane stove, which needs cleaning but should work now that I have some cannisters. I need to fill up the water bottles I stash under the sink, etc. it's not hard to have some basic preps on hand.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (JKNZq)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (LAc+h)
Why do I envision this house as being built within the last five years? That's the only way I can imagine a home without even a light switch.
Posted by: WOPR - Tactically Dramatic is Failue at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (WVeiZ)
Wendys has little keychain tags for a $2 donation that will get you a free frosty every time you visit for the following year.
The donation goes to a fund that helps orphans IIRC.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (XSoJN)
Will make you think. Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (8XRCm)
Read it. Highly recommended. Also, his "Alas, Brave New Babylon"
Posted by: cool breeze at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (UGKMd)
You don't see the possibilities for fraud in using a picture of a check to get money? Seriously???
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (8XRCm)
So why didn't your basement water sensor trigger?
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 03:44 PM
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ultimate treif: quarter pounder with cheese.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM
You mean a Royale avec fromage?
Posted by: zombie Vincent Vega at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (DMUuz)
Welcome to the year 2030. Welcome to my city - or should I say,
"our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a
house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes.
How communist of them.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (LAc+h)
F*ck the Fed....
bet you never thought you'd hear me say that.
If a person or business won't take cash, then they can collect their debt in give a f*cks.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (Lzpvj)
Oh its probably got a light switch but pajama boy doesn't know where they are or how to use them.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (KZzsI)
Then, sit back and wait for their e-mailboxes to be flooded with spam.......
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect
Or, failing that, just go to Pr0nHub and sign up with your mortal enemy's work e-mail address.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (BM2fS)
Posted by: BurtTC
Hmmmm. That was oddly specific.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 03:47 PM (BM2fS)
Well yeah, when it comes to games, why not.
When I play Mario Kart, I always have to be Princess Peach. Always.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: DB- just DB at December 28, 2020 03:40 PM (iTXRQ)
I keep $500. These preps are very personal. Like arguing taste. All I can tell you is what I'm thinking.
For a "normal emergency" of seven days or so, $500 cash might score you some groceries and gas. Based on my experience through an ice storm - no travel for four days, no power for more, plenty of food and water on hand. Once we got out, comm lines were down so no credit. We had cash.
Longer than seven days ? Cash won't be the currency of choice. It only took that long for certain folks around me to show their true colors. I responded in kind.
Posted by: Endeavor To Persevere at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (hNICT)
Will make you think. Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:46 PM (8XRCm)
Read it. Highly recommended. Also, his "Alas, Brave New Babylon"
Posted by: cool breeze at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (UGKMd)
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See also his "What I Saw On the Way to the Coup"
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: steevy at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (wgghp)
Posted by: x at December 28, 2020 03:50 PM (0tE/i)
Well, now the ex does. And her "palm flower" started blinking red and black a LONG time ago.
Fucking can't trust anything in the future.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (L8ADy)
Maybe you want mildew building up. I dont. Like I said nobody needs it. I like having it. Nobody needs half the shit we own either. Each to their own.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:51 PM (L8ADy)
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This is great. I don't use Instagram and never will. Yet I am sure some or all of my friends do. So it will crawl *their* shit and find me, read their text messages to and from me, check E-Mails to and from me, listen to conversations in which I am a participant and more. And I never signed their TOS.
Yet I'm protected. Sure.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (hYcqw)
The router should still work fine in your house!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (CjFDo)
She gets a lot of dirty looks at the grocery store. She doesnt care one bit.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (8XRCm)
A few months ago I was behind someone at the grocery store who was writing a check and she apologized and then said someone her debit card number so she was waiting for a new one.
I told it was fine, all I had waiting for me was dishes and she laughed. The check out girl looked to be all of 19 and she said that she was thinking about getting checks and using them because there was so much fraud with cards and checks seemed safer.
Which is how I and another lady spent a good five minutes (there was no one in line behind me) explaining to the super confused check out girl what check washing was. She was stunned.
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and hysteria at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (GbPPJ)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (LwB8i)
What did Americans use before candles for light mom?
//Janey in 2030
"Electricity dear, there was energy everywhere."
//Mom 2030
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:48 PM (KZzsI)
Take a hamburger and discard the buns. Add the meat to a regular Big Mac. I call it the Big Mick.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 28, 2020 03:55 PM (aD5Lz)
B) Do they think that people disinfect their plastic?
A) Agreed. "Legal tender for all debts public and private" seems to be printed on every piece of it. The whole Constitution has been disregarded in the Time of The Plague And Paranoia.
B) Of course not. But the checker's won't touch it. They'll hold the swipe device out the window on a stick. Of course, they all have that neat piece of Saran Wrap on the keys now, which have only been touched by the last 14,000 people that have gone through the drive-through. I'm sure it's sanitary and not a growth medium for cooties.
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 03:55 PM (lY4np)
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (JKNZq)
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When I worked in a network ops center, we called that "backhoe fade." It's a play on the "rain fade" effect on microwave transmission during bad weather. Made me laugh every time.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 28, 2020 03:55 PM (hYcqw)
Now you're just being silly. Even if you are in an area where this is a problem, the 6 hours or so before you get to your clothing isn't going to create a colony.
Just the idea of loading up the washer with soap and clothes then... walking away so you can push a button later makes me giggle and point.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:55 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at
My house was built in the 20s and it has an intercom system. It buzzes in the kitchen and a little word pops up with the room you pressed the bell from. Like dressing room. It was to call the maid.
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (7bcfy)
You know why all this Alexa stuff is so stupid?
Because none of us will need Alexa when Everything we have is in arm's reach when we live in those "tiny houses," a.k.a. closets.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (W6Jq2)
If the appliance has to phone home it does genius.
Alexa goes and checks in with Jeff's server before it does what you need.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (Lzpvj)
Wendys has little keychain tags for a $2 donation that will get you a free frosty every time you visit for the following year.
The donation goes to a fund that helps orphans IIRC.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (XSoJN)
Wendys then probably renders the orphans down into the fat they use as an emulsifier in the frosties.
Posted by: banana Dream at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (l6b3d)
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hahaha
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (XSoJN)
The router should still work fine in your house!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (CjFDo)
True, but the voice processing for the Echo is done off-site at Amazon's servers. So you can have an Echo and a light on the same (islanded) network and yell at it to turn on the light right next to it all day, and nothing will happen, because the command won't be processed.
But the light switch is right there, and it still works, the same as all the other stuff.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (t+qrx)
Why do I envision this house as being built
within the last five years? That's the only way I can imagine a home
without even a light switch.
Posted by: WOPR - Tactically Dramatic is Failue at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (WVeiZ)
Yeah it does make any sense that they don't have light switches or a thermostat or anything else. Everything is run off of Hal 9000. I would never want that.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 28, 2020 03:56 PM (LAc+h)
It isnt dependent on the internet though. Whomever posted that thing about Alexa is retarded. Alexa doesnt control anything. You control it via Alexa but could do everything Alexa does manually as well. I can say Alexa turn on my kitchen light or I can go switch the light on manually. Alexa is just a voice activated remote for things like lights, heating, security cameras, etc.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (kRraM)
//Janey in 2030
"Electricity dear, there was energy everywhere."
//Mom 2030
Posted by: sven
"We used to have so much energy, we could walk out of a room and leave the lights on!"
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (LwB8i)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (r+sAi)
Posted by: RoyalOil at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (aO8Gd)
We also have a stash of cash in the house in case things go sideways. But a stash isn't enough - all 20s, or bigger if you're a high-rolling moron, can pose a problem so there's a goodly amount of smaller bills as well.
Posted by: all doubt removed at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (S2eH9)
Posted by: steevy at December 28, 2020 03:53 PM (wgghp)
Everything in my house is hooked up to the internet, but then the internet is hooked up to my coal burning power plant... unless I'm out of coal, in which case I have a bicycle generator.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Mercenary13 at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (go1/K)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:43 PM (8XRCm)
And she's got a record of payment sent - and possibly payment received, if she goes at it enough to get the images of the scanned cashed checks she wrote.
She shouldn't care. She's smart and meticulous.
Posted by: Endeavor To Persevere at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (hNICT)
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and hysteria at December 28, 2020 03:54 PM (GbPPJ)
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I agree..... but ..... Im not pushing the issue with Mrs Fixer. Shes pretty analog.... but knows where every penny I make goes....
And.... If I were to nag her too much.... Id be the one paying the monthly bills and grocery shopping.....
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:57 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: SMOD at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (3aI0K)
Posted by: RoyalOil at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (aO8Gd)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (8XRCm)
Even the folks that are aware of the fragility have no idea how fragile it really is.
All it takes is a coordinated effort by a small group of bad actors willing to do something malicious.
Cascading failures are a bitch.
I'm sure the DoD has gamed out a number of scenarios but sadly they are just as vulnerable.
I'm sure the Chinese are very aware of this and
I'm afraid there is going to be a really hard lesson going down within the next four years.
Posted by: pawn at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (Cfk8j)
Next week, the teacher brought a toilet seat, filled out the check on it, and they went to the bank. It worked.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (W6Jq2)
Achilles, check your heel
Posted by: kbdabear at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (qAR6u)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, GED at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (H3MF8)
- gold- ammo- liquor- sex- canned food- drinkable water
Fortunately for me, I have four of the six covered.
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (lY4np)
Saved some time, though.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (kRraM)
Like I have posted on at length, the leftoids do not grasp that they are a 747 balanced on a spider's web.
Remove just in time logistics and stress their power and water grid and they devour themselves in two weeks.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (Lzpvj)
Just a quick reminder from Davos:
Welcome to the year 2030. Welcome to my city - or should I say,
"our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a
house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes.
And I couldn't be happier!
Posted by: New World Man at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (63Dwl)
So, no long ago, we used to all walk around without a phone in our pockets, and we were just fine.
We were not helpless. I guess people born after (insert year here) know nothing about this though.
Posted by: Zank Frappa at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (iaCeZ)
Next week, the teacher brought a toilet seat, filled out the check on it, and they went to the bank. It worked.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (KZzsI)
You can pretty much fill out a check on any hard surface. Writing on carpet, however, is difficult. The pen puts holes in the paper easily.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (Zz0t1)
I can easily bl that WH would be an asset after a Hurricane. Our little Volunteer Fire Department had a Generac building generator and we were cooking and providing lodging for the EMS crews that were cycling through the disaster area. We also provided food and hot showers for our small community until the utilities were restored. Amazing how much little things, like a good meal, will raise your spirits.
Posted by: EveR at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (DsGxB)
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (lY4np)
Been trying to give sex away for over thirty years now. Based on my results, guess I should stock up on the other five.
Posted by: Endeavor To Persevere at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (hNICT)
Burger King Whpper > McDonalds 1/4 pounder
Fight me
Posted by: fixerupper
..
Since McD's started cooking their burgers on demand, the 1/4 pounder is pretty damn good!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (CjFDo)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (W6Jq2)
These 3D printers are amazing, aren't they?
I mean, I just downloaded Iceland... fool that I was, thinking I could store my beer there.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (oQ94s)
Because something can sometimes go wrong we should never do anything. Great way to live life.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (kRraM)
Now you're just being silly.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:55 PM (KZzsI)
1 Cup white vinegar in the wash removes mildew smells. Yeah, those front load washers suck, and this is even if you stay on top of it.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: pawn at December 28, 2020 03:58 PM (Cfk8j)
Stephen King is an insane asshole and that's before you get to the political stuff but the opening explanation as to just how it was that Captain Trips got out was a fantastic explanation of cascade failures.
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and hysteria at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (GbPPJ)
If you really want to prepare him, make sure he knows to always keep a list of the Top Ten Places to Loot Fast when the Burning Times start. You snooze, you lose.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (trdmm)
Yeah this idea that something is wrong if you cannot use your phone constantly everywhere is really baffling to someone over the age of 29.
I get that emergencies are tougher now because there are no pay phones around any longer, but every business will let you use a phone in an emergency, and most people will let you use a phone in a house unless you look dangerous.
But I mean... I never take my phone anywhere with me the few times I leave the house. I like not having it around to annoy me.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (6Pqz7)
Fortunately for me, I have four of the six covered.
*ponders whether commenter has food or water. *
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (r+sAi)
1825: DRYER RUNNING AS BEFORE. CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (t+qrx)
In case you missed it our nation has been blowing its economic brains out for near a year "to save one life."
You cannot engage in proper oversight of your property if you are get this, a county away headed home.
I would not run appliances that can do thousands in damage out of my sight lightly.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 03:25 PM (L8ADy)
My cousin is a site manager for substation construction; he recently built one outside of Vegas.
They had designed it with 20' tall cinderblock walls around the site to prevent bozos from taking potshots at the transformers. go figure.
*********
Yeah, I buy most things for cash. I also keep some cash around, as well as a couple of tubes of silver dollars. And a shitload of silver dimes. Tollbooth insurance.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (F0YaR)
Posted by: New World Man at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (63Dwl)
Oopsie! We need to cull another 10% of the population, and you made the list this time. Sorry. Greater good and all that.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (oQ94s)
If the EMP takes out all electrical systems (not certain), including vehicles and farm tractors, we'll be pulling plows with people power.
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (HCeRP)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (kRraM)
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No, it's more because homeowners should be aware of how household appliances should and should not be used.
At least get a flood alarm and switch that will shut off the water line if it detects pooling water nearby while you're not home.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 04:04 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 04:04 PM (Zz0t1)
But a stash isn't enough - all 20s, or bigger if you're a high-rolling moron, can pose a problem so there's a goodly amount of smaller bills as well.
Posted by: all doubt removed
Same thought process for gold and silver. Gold for big ticket items, silver for everyday purchases.
Silver for barter for a loaf of bread, because I don't have change for a gold coin. And you don't want to buy a loaf of bread for a gold coin.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 04:04 PM (LwB8i)
Quite, and if he were intellectually honest he would have mocked Fauci for outsourcing gain of function research that had been banned by Saint Obama to Red China....
but here we sit.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (W6Jq2)
I guess my risk tolerance is higher than yours. Which is cool. We all do what makes us comfortable.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:49 PM (KZzsI)
Clothes can get moldy sitting wet for hours.
Posted by: Inogame - Trump Won at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (zTThE)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 03:52 PM (KZzsI)
Well if someone is going to go to the trouble of faking a check, then depositing in their own account, what difference does it make if you scan it with your cell phone or if a check clearing house scans it with their cameras?
ATM's do the same thing. You put the check in, it scans it, shows you the image and how much the deposit is for, you say "yep, that's right."
The physical checks are destroyed after they are scanned. They're not shipped around the country to banks anymore like they were pre-9/11.
That system was deemed not ideal when air traffic was grounded and it was taking a lot time to move checks around the country on trucks.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 04:05 PM (UPoLF)
Posted by: dartist at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: lowandslow
I write one check a year. To the property tax office.
Because I'm too cheap to pay their card "fee".
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (LwB8i)
Of course, I'm the guy that throws the water valve and main breaker for leaving for vacation. It's not a guarantee. Just trying to shift the odds.
Posted by: Endeavor To Persevere at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (hNICT)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 04:02 PM (KnJdm)
Front loaders are what they sell to people who have too much money.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (Cxk7w)
I inspect my toilet every 10 minutes to make sure it isnt leaking. Imagine the damage that can be done if those things are left unattended for even an hour.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: dartist at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (+ya+t)
Kinda don't see how this is any different from a garage door remote control or a timer on a coffeepot.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (t+qrx)
I know the new construction is built to earthquake code but all the lovely old brick stuff? Not so much.
I knew someone from California who moved to Nashville about 20 years ago and was stunned to learn the new house he was building had to meet earthquake codes. He had no idea that one of the larger earthquakes in American history happened in the middle of fly over country.
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and hysteria at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (GbPPJ)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:00 PM (kRraM)
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I don't mind waiting in line for someone using a check. I do get kind of perturbed though when they don't fill everything out except the amount while they are waiting.
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (MxaJL)
That's just common sense.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (KZzsI)
I'm 48 years old, I grew up trying to be Evel Knievel....
Generation Tippy Cup is a lot weaker than we were and unfortunately voting is part of their religion.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (Lzpvj)
I'm in my sixties; I guess I've given away one item on my list that won't work as legal tender for me. Oh, and add gasoline to that list.
I'm told, though, that if you've got ammo, getting anything on that list during the hard times won't be nearly as much of a problem.
Posted by: Qoheleth at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (lY4np)
Posted by: DB- just DB at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (iTXRQ)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales
My Kids watched that on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day I gifted Lucifer's Hammer by Niven/Pournelle to my youngest daughter, the Brainiac (13). I've asked her to read that and compare it to Greenland and report how different/similar the book treats the End of Everything Comet Strike from the Movie.
Should be an interesting conversation when next I see her.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 04:08 PM (BM2fS)
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 03:59 PM (W6Jq2)
16, 0000,0000 reasons why I wanted Trump to be re-elected and acquiring Greenland ( and it's rare metals) was one of them.
Posted by: JoeF. at December 28, 2020 04:08 PM (HrMC1)
Burger King Whpper > McDonalds 1/4 pounder
Fight me
Posted by: fixerupper
..
Since McD's started cooking their burgers on demand, the 1/4 pounder is pretty damn good!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (CjFDo
good to prove you can shit over a 5 wire fence
Posted by: Hills at December 28, 2020 04:08 PM (2cfUo)
You flush your toilet from outer space when you are at work?
Cool story bro.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:08 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (kRraM)
I have a friend that always says, if your toilet floods, water heater breaks, pipes burst, remember what your deductible is and go away for the weekend.
When you come back, you get a new house for your deductible.
Posted by: Sponge - Office of the Mr. Dr. President Elect at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (Zz0t1)
Really? You can't tell the difference from using a device to open the door for your garage instead of getting out of the car to do it in the rain then going back to the car? You can't figure why someone would want a timer on a cooking device and think that's the same as sitting in a room 4 feet from a switch and yelling at Amazon to do it for you instead?
There's no distinction here at all to you?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (kRraM)
Finally. I thought I was the only one.
Posted by: Yerp at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (LDX7T)
"our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a
house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes.
... imagine no posessions ...
Posted by: John Lenin at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (v3pYe)
Shit happens. That is why insurance is for. Im not going to live my life worrying about what if the washer breaks and leaks water. If it happens it happens.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (kRraM)
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (Cxk7w)
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: DB- just DB at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (iTXRQ)
I won't run the dishwasher if I'm not home (because it attaches to the faucet with the hot water running, and I don't trust it 100%), but the washer? If it floods out the concrete laundry room when I'm home or when I'm not, it won't make a difference.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (KZzsI)
I agree. A neighbor came home to quite the flood when a toilet cracked for some unknown reason . The water just kept trying to fill the thing, for a week.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (ONvIw)
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (HCeRP)
Years ago, I bought 4 used Niven/Pournelle books.
The Mote..., Gripping Hand, N Space, and something City.
Never read any of them. I am book-averse.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (W6Jq2)
Posted by: SMOD at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (3aI0K)
1825: DRYER RUNNING AS BEFORE. CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:03 PM (t+qrx)
You use a click pen?? What happens if it doesn't click!!!
No, a quill, a needle, and blood for me.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (oQ94s)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (KZzsI)
"The Starvation Diet Plan" trust me, weight regularization will not be a problem.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: WitchDoktor at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (C+We0)
If the man wants to turn on his washer from his phone - that's cool. I just wouldn't do it. Still kinda' interesting.
Posted by: Endeavor To Persevere at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (hNICT)
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (Lzpvj)
In Pennsylvania there were 205,000 more votes than there were voters.
Posted by: SMOD at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (3aI0K)
Dominion shill to let us know it's all above board in 3...2....
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (LAc+h)
The Mote..., Gripping Hand, N Space, and something City.
Never read any of them. I am book-averse.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales
It's good to have them on hand.
Just in case.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (BM2fS)
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (kRraM)
Also, I have AT&T Connected Car service, but it still has backup maps when the internet connection is down. As my daddy taught me, I have a road atlas and giant jumper cables in the trunk. I actually love looking at maps.
Posted by: Moonbeam at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (qe5CM)
Posted by: alexthechick - Boobs and h
I didn't know that either. One of our kids used to live in DC, they were their for the earthquake. We don't expect them back east
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (7bcfy)
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (t+qrx)
Your voice is not being recognized and processed by each device. Those "smart devices" are just sending your voice data to the servers in the sky. You know this.
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: banana Dream at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (l6b3d)
I scored three boxes today when I went to the range! Too bad they have limits dammit.
Posted by: Jewells45TRUMPWON! at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (nxdel)
Shit happens. That is why insurance is for. Im not going to live my life worrying about what if the washer breaks and leaks water. If it happens it happens.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:09 PM (kRraM)
It's inconvenient as hell when it's water and worse if it's fire. I do not run the appliances when I'm not home. I do leave the room, though.
Posted by: CN at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (ONvIw)
Fight me
Posted by: fixerupper
..
Since McD's started cooking their burgers on demand, the 1/4 pounder is pretty damn good!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 28, 2020 04:01 PM (CjFDo
good to prove you can shit over a 5 wire fence
Posted by: Hills at December 28, 2020 04:08 PM (2cfUo)
I refuse to give BK any of my money anymore. That's my white privilege. As far as I know, McD's isn't cooking on demand - they converted their kitchens 10+ years ago for the current "it's all in plastic trays" thing. What they DID do with the QP was use fresh beef instead of frozen. And yes, it made a difference. I drive past the BK to go to In-N-Out. There's a BK, McD's, In-N-Out and Five Guys all kitty-corner to each other here.
Posted by: clutch cargo now with extra America is DOOMED! at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (L8ADy)
Check the float valve on your AC condensate pump. Add bleach to the line to keep algae from hanging it up.
Because washing machines aren't the only thing that will flood your house.
Or f*ck it, who cares.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Pro-mask study again accidentally confirms that masks are just magic talismans at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (XSoJN)
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 04:10 PM (BDZWU)
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*side-eyes the 2nd mcD's double cheeseburger sitting next to me*
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (MxaJL)
"The Starvation Diet Plan" trust me, weight regularization will not be a problem.
Posted by: sven at December 28, 2020 04:11 PM (Lzpvj)
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It's funny but it's all because of Ace posting about intermittent fasting that got me into it.
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (BDZWU)
better start getting healthier if you aren't. Start eating better and
make exercise a daily habit."
I think survival of the fittest means the ability to swing a baseball bat at someones head.
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: SMOD at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (3aI0K)
You can bet they'll want their monthly payment on time though
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (axyOa)
bought Direct TV for 50 billion a few years ago
now, trying to unload the company, can't find any buyers at 20 billion
Posted by: REDACTED at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (zZxh0)
I looked that up after your post. Thanks for pointing that out. My second point still stands though:-P
Nobody is disinfecting their plastic.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 04:13 PM (946rW)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 28, 2020 04:14 PM (KZzsI)
I inspect my toilet every 10 minutes to make sure it isnt leaking. Imagine the damage that can be done if those things are left unattended for even an hour.
Posted by: Asshoes at December 28, 2020 04:06 PM (kRraM)
Yeah, I turn off my water main, and drain my water heater when I'm not showering.
Just common sense stuff like that, ya know?
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at December 28, 2020 04:14 PM (UPoLF)
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 28, 2020 04:14 PM (7bcfy)
If the EMP takes out all electrical systems (not certain), including vehicles and farm tractors, we'll be pulling plows with people power.
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 0
Do EMPs kill horses?
Posted by: Inogame - Trump Won at December 28, 2020 04:14 PM (zTThE)
Posted by: PhlounDer, Ayatollah-Elect of Rock-n-Rolla at December 28, 2020 04:12 PM (KnJdm)
Sufficient recordings of my voice already exist to pull whatever deepfake someone wants, or whatever nefarious actions they'd need my voice for. That ship has sailed.
Posted by: hogmartin at December 28, 2020 04:14 PM (t+qrx)
A buddy just happened to hear water running during the night before leaving on vacation. Water heater popped and flooded his basement. Lost all the wooden flooring but imagine how much water your basement could hold in 2 weeks. I like the idea of water alarms.
Posted by: dartist at December 28, 2020 04:15 PM (+ya+t)
Because washing machines aren't the only thing that will flood your house.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Could have used this advice 18 years ago when we bought our first house. A lot of water damage before we noticed.
Posted by: 6-4-3 at December 28, 2020 04:15 PM (MxaJL)
Go figure.
Posted by: wth at December 28, 2020 04:15 PM (v0R5T)
If i were paranoid i would shut the water off anytime i left the house.
Electrical appliances are less dangerous.
Posted by: USNtakim deplorable still. at December 28, 2020 04:16 PM (0OmEj)
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:17 PM (HCeRP)
each month. To be honest I would pay it online but there is a $2.00
service charge for online payments and out of principle I will not pay
it because I don't believe you should be charged extra because you
choose to pay a certain way. Oftentimes I'll walk to the leasing office
to drop the check off so I get some extra steps in too. A win win if you
ask me.
Posted by: Augustine at December 28, 2020 04:07 PM (BDZWU)
I pay in cash.
Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at December 28, 2020 04:18 PM (946rW)
checks. Call it the Luddite Line.
at the grocery i frequent, you can hand the cashier a blank check and she stuffs it in the cash register, which fills it out. she hands it back, you sign it, and you're good.
Posted by: Anachronda, behind the Newsom curtain at December 28, 2020 04:19 PM (v3pYe)
Posted by: Golfman at December 28, 2020 04:20 PM (hOMhY)
Posted by: KarlHungus at December 28, 2020 04:20 PM (TXRzQ)
Posted by: dartist at December 28, 2020 04:22 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 04:22 PM (qH6FZ)
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:23 PM (HCeRP)
You get hit on the noggin with one of those dollar coins, you gonna hurt a bit.
Posted by: Somewhere South of I-80 at December 28, 2020 04:23 PM (uxUoN)
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:26 PM (HCeRP)
each month. To be honest I would pay it online
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I use checks to pay for any subscription and charitable donation, if possible. Prevents automatic renewals you do not want. Or rip-offs by Team WinRed.
Posted by: JM in Florida at December 28, 2020 04:32 PM (HCeRP)
Prison.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 04:33 PM (6FeV1)
As that person is finding out. I'd bet Alexa gets tossed in the trash when things get straightened out.
Posted by: jakee308 at December 28, 2020 04:34 PM (scYIt)
They grow up so fast!Posted by: Warai-otoko at December 28, 2020 04:34 PM (6FeV1)
Posted by: responsiblejerk at December 28, 2020 04:35 PM (DwnPl)
*fistbump*
Posted by: G'rump928(C) at December 28, 2020 04:36 PM (yQpMk)
Hah! I've had plugged in heaters that were not running as the temperature was okay, fry the outlet they were plugged into because while they were "off" they were still drawing current. Enough so that when it shorted out the outlet started smoking. That's how I found out it happened. Enough to start a fire but not enough to trip the breaker.
A log of stuff that is plugged in is actually "on" it just isn't operating in normal mode.
Don't be fooled in thinking it's okay. In fact the lower current draw is worse if it shorts as it won't throw the breaker.
Posted by: jakee308 at December 28, 2020 04:40 PM (scYIt)
The Kindle has a camera. I have denied the Camera App all permissions to (1) saving files (2) reading files, and (3) accessing the Camera on the Kindle.
It makes me jolly to accidentally open the Camera App and watch it whine about not being allowed to see the camera.
I love being cruel to software.
Posted by: Inspector Cussword at December 28, 2020 04:57 PM (uquGJ)
Anyone out there that wants to have home automation needs to use "Home Assistant". Get a cheap $35 raspberry pi and use the open source local automation software. No internet needed.
Posted by: Alexa Knows Too Much at December 28, 2020 05:18 PM (Vu1jV)
As that person is finding out. I'd bet Alexa gets tossed in the trash when things get straightened out.
Posted by: jakee308 at December 28, 2020 04:34 PM
I've been looking for a new TV and the one thing that gives me the heebie-jeebies is that they all have Alexa embedded in them. Can you avoid using it? I don't use any Google products and the only time I use Siri is in the grocery store, mostly for measurement conversions or food substitutions.
Posted by: Moonbeam at December 28, 2020 05:28 PM (qe5CM)
Posted by: timactual at December 28, 2020 06:09 PM (+oSfl)
Posted by: FriscoYoda at December 28, 2020 06:33 PM (+56GQ)
Posted by: CarolLK at December 28, 2020 07:12 PM (iLb58)
Posted by: jdgalt at December 28, 2020 07:19 PM (3SFo/)
It's an important skill.
I bet those folks in Tennessee had to break out the calculator to do the math to give change.
Posted by: Lee Also at December 28, 2020 08:35 PM (LOqi/)
We have always kept cash around but I am now seriously considering buying a stash of gold coins.
Posted by: Michael McDonald at December 28, 2020 08:48 PM (1BVw7)
Posted by: Deplorably Bonnie Blue says TRUMP WON at December 28, 2020 10:01 PM (BNMel)
Posted by: Smitty at December 28, 2020 10:24 PM (HjdTl)
What do they use coax for today? Cable TV still use it?
Posted by: lowandslow at December 28, 2020 03:37 PM (qH6FZ)
Connects cellular extender antennas and receiver nodes, and satellite TV systems.
Posted by: CZ = FNG To Remain Silent Because, FNG at December 29, 2020 02:20 AM (MkuC5)
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Real Clear Politics
Gallup
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band
AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection
AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings)
George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer
Democratic Forays into Erotica
New Shows On Gore's DNC/MTV Network
Nicknames for Potatoes, By People Who Really Hate Potatoes
Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse
Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party"
Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad
Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up
Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry
NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)