[Razor Ramon HG]

The only memorable thing I have of that typhoon is this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ANcA2l0YA

[SkinnyPupp]

The only memorable thing I have of that typhoon is this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ANcA2l0YA
Free bidet addon! :alonehappy:

[westopher]

Fuck imagine you just diarrheaed and it came shooting back at your dick at that exact time. I'd want the typhoon to just take me and finish me off.

[EvoFire]

https://www.thebay.com/product/zojirushi-10-cup-stainless-steel-pressure-ih-rice-cooker-zo-np-nwc18xb-91842876.html?queryID=69578bfbbc40463ed4b829dd5770 dd57&objectID=91842876

I have this at home and it's excellent.

EDIT: Which rice cooker are you looking at from Costco?

https://www.costco.ca/tiger-micom-5.5-cup-rice-cooker-and-warmer.product.4000035660.html

This one some one linked in the last day or so. Looks like it checks my boxes.

[donk.]

600$ for a rice cooker, Jesus Christ

My 20$ one from superstore is still working 8 years later

[underscore]

https://www.costco.ca/tiger-micom-5.5-cup-rice-cooker-and-warmer.product.4000035660.html

This one some one linked in the last day or so. Looks like it checks my boxes.

The Costco here didn't have that one in stock so I couldn't get it, but they did have the Cuckoo CR-0632F https://www.cuckooamerica.ca/products/cr-0632f so I picked it up for $129 since it was 5 mins to close lol. Do you guys think it'll be good enough or should I bring it back and order the Tiger?

[68style]

Best thing about my Zorijushi is that it sings twinkle twinkle little star when the rice is done.

I mean... if that's not a selling point I don't know what is.

Does cuckoo sing? Does Tiger sing? Just sayin........

[MG1]

Hahahahaha........... most things play tunes when something's up. Just last night, I replaced the batteries on my almost 20 year old aftermarket alarm key fob. I hate it, hate it, hate it. It's out of tune. I think it plays Bingo, as in, "Bingo Was His Name, Yo!"

I cringe each time.


These manufacturers need to up their game. Play Beethoven's Fifth, lol.

[Badhobz]

Removing white oxidation from plastic eyeglasses ? Condensed Considerations (http://blog.cassandrahunt.com/removing-white-oxidation-from-plastic-eyeglasses)

https://i0.wp.com/blog.cassandrahunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/before-after-text.jpg?resize=768%2C512

So i wear glasses and some of my plastic frames were turning white from oxidation.

Apparently if you take a mr clean magic eraser, it'll remove this white layer and then you find a good sealant (like the same stuff used in headlight restoration kit) and presto.

Internet is so cool, you can find an answer to almost anything. I used to buy new glasses every time the frame turned white.

[radeonboy]

Best thing about my Zorijushi is that it sings twinkle twinkle little star when the rice is done.

I mean... if that's not a selling point I don't know what is.

that song played in my head as I read that :lol:

Does cuckoo sing? Does Tiger sing? Just sayin........

My parents bought some fancy cuckoo cooker in South Korea, and that thing has a LCD to select cooking options, speaks Korean, and plays a jingle like a TV ad.

[inv4zn]

All Koreans use Cuckoo lol, Cuchen is another brand but less favoured. You can get decent deals at H-Mart for Cuckoo, and it's a lot more expensive because it's a pressure cooker capable of doing a lot of things, ie. make rice cake, etc. Ours is 8 years old and still going strong.

[StylinRed]

Best thing about my Zorijushi is that it sings twinkle twinkle little star when the rice is done.

I mean... if that's not a selling point I don't know what is.

Does cuckoo sing? Does Tiger sing? Just sayin........

My tiger hot water dispenser sings a tune when it's done boiling the water

My rice cookers too old to sing I guess :okay:


Edit: oh wait my water dispenser is zojirushi :lol

[MG1]

I started to get on the vinyl bandwagon again. Went to Sunrise Records in Metropolis. What a mess of a place. Their LP's are jammed into the bins. So much so, you can't even pull them out to look at them. You have to pull out a few dozen (with great effort) just so you can flip through them. I just left. Nothing was where they were supposed to be. People working there didn't know much.

On my recent trip to Bellingham, I decided to look for records. Didn't go to the smaller independent stores downtown, but went to big box stores. Walmart, Target, Best Buy. Damn, records in translucent colours. I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Vinyl in funky colors. I already have volume 1, but wanted to get the funky colored "deluxe" version. The one I have at home was purchased at London Drugs. Produced by Back to Black. Worst record I have ever dealt with. The hole was so small I had to force the record to sit on the platter. The edges were full of sharp imperfections and the surface was riddled with vinyl pieces. After cleaning it up. I realized the wound was horrible. Listening to the one I purchased in Bellingham, it was better, but the sound was off. Something wasn't right. Researching via Internet revealed this was done on purpose. To recreate the sound of cassette........... W-T-F? I'm keeping it anyway, the funky red and yellow is kind of cool. Sound engineers got away with this one. BTW, coloured vinyl is not better or worse, sound wise (with some exceptions).

Anyway, I wasn't about to give up on vinyl just yet. I went to this little local record shop on Hastings called, "Hooked on Phono," this afternoon. I keep thinking hooked on phonics, lol. Dude working there was very knowledgeable. A good salesman. Got a few things wrong, but generally a good guy. I purchased some used LP's of Chuck Mangione. Children of Sanchez and Live at Hollywood Bowl. After seeing what I had chosen, he put me onto an LP I already had in my collection Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Band. He told me this thing was engineered properly and remastered with care. I'm not a fan of anything remastered, but thought I'd give it a go. I'm listening to it now and let me tell you it's gorgeous. My faith in vinyl has been restored. These newer remastered, low quality pressings are horrible. I guess when people listen to vinyl on Crossley's and Victrola's, little does the sound matter.

Friends don't let friends buy or listen to vinyl on those players. Nuff said.


Take Five never sounded so good. A piece in 5/4 time........... I love it.

[The Producer]

Before Covid my wife and I would hit red cat a few times a month. Wonderful store - great people. Always find something to bring home to the record player. Just went back last month for the first time since. Really nice to get back into a bit.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MG1]

Yup, I go there once in a while. Good people there, too. Neptoon and Audiopile on Commercial. Different folks there, Nothing wrong. Just don't feel too comfortable there. Maybe not white enough? Gulolol.............. I'm referring to Audiopile. Neptoon is very comfortable.

I miss Sikora's and even A&B Sound. OMG, pretty good bargains there on Boxing Day.


BTW, I have some very nice LP's stashed away. MoFi half speed and 45 rpm LP's from them. Too scared to open them. Need to play them on a high end system, which I cannot afford. I have regular pressings of them, so............

Hell, I'm getting on in age. Maybe I'll crack 'em open............ or find someone who will let me listen to them on a minimum $30 000.00 + system (the turntable and preamp).

[sonick]

Not a huge collector but it's a nice side hobby and I've always been into audio and home electronics.

A haul from a year ago after finding a local vintage shop in the tri cities area. No special pressings or anything. Also have a lot of modern stuff too, not just classic rock.

https://i.imgur.com/ClG2jGF.jpeg

My rig (no Crossley here)

https://i.imgur.com/16oNg2k.jpeg

[Hakkaboy]

nice flex on the eames too

[Great68]

Nice!

I've have my setup in my garage. Just stuff I picked up from local usedvic for a few hundred bucks: NAD 7020, Sony PSF20, PSB Speakers. Going more for nostalgia than audiophile:


https://i.imgur.com/GRfFOEw.jpg

Most of my records I pilfered from my Dad and Uncle's collections, here's my list:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rLo1wI12qqP-gdG9AuSfmuKJXIu922_eRVr4xJjvfnM/edit?usp=sharing

I'm actually looking to get rid of anything in the "Off shelf" tab (It's not stuff I'm really into), they're up for grabs if anyone wants them.

[sonick]

^ damn too bad you're on the island would definitely take a few off shelf off your hands

nice flex on the eames too

Haha if I had taken a new pic for this discussion would've not included it but I was on the shitter and that was what was on my phone.

[Great68]

Yeah I know. If you ever make a trip to the island, they'll be here.

[Hehe]

I started to get on the vinyl bandwagon again. Went to Sunrise Records in Metropolis. What a mess of a place. Their LP's are jammed into the bins. So much so, you can't even pull them out to look at them. You have to pull out a few dozen (with great effort) just so you can flip through them. I just left. Nothing was where they were supposed to be. People working there didn't know much.

On my recent trip to Bellingham, I decided to look for records. Didn't go to the smaller independent stores downtown, but went to big box stores. Walmart, Target, Best Buy. Damn, records in translucent colours. I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Vinyl in funky colors. I already have volume 1, but wanted to get the funky colored "deluxe" version. The one I have at home was purchased at London Drugs. Produced by Back to Black. Worst record I have ever dealt with. The hole was so small I had to force the record to sit on the platter. The edges were full of sharp imperfections and the surface was riddled with vinyl pieces. After cleaning it up. I realized the wound was horrible. Listening to the one I purchased in Bellingham, it was better, but the sound was off. Something wasn't right. Researching via Internet revealed this was done on purpose. To recreate the sound of cassette........... W-T-F? I'm keeping it anyway, the funky red and yellow is kind of cool. Sound engineers got away with this one. BTW, coloured vinyl is not better or worse, sound wise (with some exceptions).

Anyway, I wasn't about to give up on vinyl just yet. I went to this little local record shop on Hastings called, "Hooked on Phono," this afternoon. I keep thinking hooked on phonics, lol. Dude working there was very knowledgeable. A good salesman. Got a few things wrong, but generally a good guy. I purchased some used LP's of Chuck Mangione. Children of Sanchez and Live at Hollywood Bowl. After seeing what I had chosen, he put me onto an LP I already had in my collection Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Band. He told me this thing was engineered properly and remastered with care. I'm not a fan of anything remastered, but thought I'd give it a go. I'm listening to it now and let me tell you it's gorgeous. My faith in vinyl has been restored. These newer remastered, low quality pressings are horrible. I guess when people listen to vinyl on Crossley's and Victrola's, little does the sound matter.

Friends don't let friends buy or listen to vinyl on those players. Nuff said.


Take Five never sounded so good. A piece in 5/4 time........... I love it.

The thing about vinyl is that you have to research for those that are not digitally remastered or worse, digital master in the first place.

Anything that was recorded digitally or digitally remastered would not give you a sense of what vinyl is capable of. Since they basically took a digital signal and use some converter or even added that "warmth" of vinyl after.

I suggest to start hunting for vintage vinyls from collectors who know how to keep their shit. They might not be cheap, but the sound is like nothing else.

[MG1]

Better than vinyl is tape. Problem with tape is, info on it fades over time. Reel to reel from original masters. Very very few examples of good tapes were ever produced for retail sales. While on topic of tapes, I have a Nakamichi TD 1200 which is the car audio version of the famous Nakamichi Dragon. I have some amazing cassettes that were limited run copies made by Nakamichi themselves (okay, produced by other companies, like MFSL) to show off their machines. The Nak TD 1200 has some amazing tech incorporated in its design. Auto reverse playback with auto azimuth correction after direction change. I have to dig it out of storage. I even have some blank TDK all metal housing cassettes with acrylic facings. Quite expensive, but if you had a Nakamichi Dragon, that's the tape you used to record off your records. Original master tapes.............. damn, some people have them.

If you have a sealed, first pressing of Pearly Jam's Ten on cassette, it could net you up to $4000 on eBay. Others have sold for less, but still go for between $400 to $700, while a used copy averages about $20 or so.


Don't laugh, but 8 Track was a very capable system. Just never took off. Plus the run of the mill pre-recorded tapes, along with cassettes, and the players themselves, were horrible. Then, there was the dreaded tape jam and not surviving the elements.

I remember when CD's first came out. People were all over it. Lots of CD's were of poor quality. Just hold one up to the light. Holes, lol. Yup. Most holes came that way from the manufacturing process and usually don't cause any issues. Plus, players are capable of correcting the missing info. BTW, this is not related to CD rot. If you store CD's properly, you'll never experience CD rot. If you have CD rot, your CD's have been to very dirty places. Like a Surrey Ho................

[MG1]

Just ordered the Kevin Gray/Steve Hoffman cut, Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (180g 45rpm Vinyl 2LP). Best of the best version, so the reviews say. Pressed in Germany (Pallas). I have a generic remastered LP, which is fantastic, but reviews say this version blows all other versions out of the water. Hmmmmmmm............

On a whim, I also ordered a Japan pressed, Hybrid SACD of the same title. I have a DVD-Audio version of it, but want to compare the two versions. I am surprised MFSL (Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs) doesn't have any of Fleetwood Mac's albums. I guess can't get the rights to it?

Rolling Stones 7/500 best albums of all time list.

I ordered the two LP set from Music Direct. Free shipping to 24/7 Parcel in Blaine. I love retirement................

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2VPJ1KH3GPEHX

[sonick]

Just ordered the Kevin Gray/Steve Hoffman cut, Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (180g 45rpm Vinyl 2LP). Best of the best version, so the reviews say. Pressed in Germany (Pallas). I have a generic remastered LP, which is fantastic, but reviews say this version blows all other versions out of the water. Hmmmmmmm............

On a whim, I also ordered a Japan pressed, Hybrid SACD of the same title. I have a DVD-Audio version of it, but want to compare the two versions. I am surprised MFSL (Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs) doesn't have any of Fleetwood Mac's albums. I guess can't get the rights to it?

Rolling Stones 7/500 best albums of all time list.

I ordered the two LP set from Music Direct. Free shipping to 24/7 Parcel in Blaine. I love retirement................

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2VPJ1KH3GPEHX

Steve Hoffman always reliable for good mixes.

I have the Steve Hoffman icky thump white stripes vinyl and it the dynamics on that are amazing.

RHCP stadium Arcadium as well.

[Hondaracer]

My setup is a bit bastardized for the true vinyl experience but it’s pretty awesome nonetheless

So I’ve got my record player - Sonos amp - hardwired ceiling speakers (courtesy of Punkwax, still appreciate the hook up!)

Then.. the Sonos amp is the backbone component for the wireless Sonos Plays. So the Sonos amp takes in the analog signal through two RCA’s, spits it out on the hardwired ceiling speakers but also plays the analog vinyl over the wireless Play speakers. So you’re listening to it anywhere in the house.

Obviously that’s like totally against the whole idea of vinyl and I’m sure even the amp to the ceiling speakers is doing some sort of conversion. Still sounds pretty great though

We’ve got a bunch of original first print vinyl like Rolling Stones etc. and man the sound they provide is pretty great

I’ve got a huge stack of stuff I have no interest in though, I’ll see if I still have the list somewhere as I priced it all out before. I’ll give the stuff I don’t want to anyone who wants it for free if I can find the list again

[Great68]

Had a reality check of my age smack me in the face a few months ago.
Had to drive up to Cumberland for a project, so I took my 20 year old Uvic coop student with me. There was a little record shop up there, and he asked if we could stop in there and I said sure.

So here I am looking to add some Hendrix and Marley to my collection, he finds Radiohead The Bends. I'm like "Fuck, I bought that album on CD when it was released, thanks for making me feel old"

[underscore]

Radiohead The Bends

Ah yes, classics from the late 1900's

[MG1]

Don't ever feel old, guys. Just keep on keeping on. The advantage us older folks have is the experience and then some. Keep current. I was with my daughter when I went to Hooked on Phonics. I listen to indie label stuff as much as I can and try to get stuff on RSD. She found a vinyl copy of both our favourite local group, Teagan and Sarah. The one that was released on/for RSD 2022.

She doesn't even have a player yet............... gotta make sure she doesn't get a Crossley, gulolololol.

House warming present? Anyway, gonna call her and see if it is indeed a red vinyl. Should be.

[68style]

Tegan and Sara shouldn't be anyone's favourite local group!!! A few catchy songs but... ermmm...

Aren't they from Calgary anyway?

[underscore]

"It doesn't matter how old you are, an old person is someone ten years older than you" - Warren Miller

[MG1]

Tegan and Sara shouldn't be anyone's favourite local group!!! A few catchy songs but... ermmm...

Aren't they from Calgary anyway?

Born in Calgary, but live in Vancouver................

[MG1]

Just found a box of LP's. Most are still sealed. Playing Heart's Dreamboat Annie, ATM. 176 versions of this album over the years. I think the one I have is one of the worst of the 176 versions, lol. I might have to go back to a conical stylus for these crappy LP's. My Nagaoka Elliptical stylus reveals too much. Cheap made in china Audio-Technica might do the trick............. or go buy a Victrola! Can't damage the records any more than the shape they come brand new. Hee hee, hue hue, pew pew.


Update: Upon closer look, as in magnifying glass, the Rumours LP I have has KPG/SH@ATM on the dead wax/run out groove. It's a Gray / Steve Hoffman cut. Nice!


And, I also found a Rumours DVD. The one that is full of interviews. Man, some interesting stuff. The band members and the sound/recording engineers. The production issues and personal conflicts. Drummer boy's wife was being screwed by his best friend "He's a good friend. I guess it's better someone you know than some stranger - twisted." Christine McVie (RIP) in Songbird. Brings tears to one's eyes. Stevie Nicks was surprised the album ever made it to production. Best $12.00 I've spent.

Silver Springs - Best song that never made it on the album because of the limits of vinyl. What a beautiful song.

[whitev70r]

Damn !! 2nd time workers reject mediated contract agreement

http://https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-strike-reject-agreement-1.6922140 (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-strike-reject-agreement-1.6922140)

[MarkyMark]

Well the first time it didn't actually make it to the members to vote, this time it was the actual workers who shot it down.

Sounds like local 500 dislikes this contract a lot more than 502

[Traum]

Damn !! 2nd time workers reject mediated contract agreement

http://https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-strike-reject-agreement-1.6922140 (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-strike-reject-agreement-1.6922140)
This probably belongs more in the Canadian Politics thread, but if Turdeau were to actually man dafuq up and legislate these longshoremen back to work, is the NDP gonna pull out of their supply and confidence agreement? Or would Jagmeet only do that if the Libs doesn't deliver on the dental plan coverage thing?

(Honestly, I think Turdeau and his new cabinet really need to step up and send the longshoremen back to work.)

[Manic!]

This probably belongs more in the Canadian Politics thread, but if Turdeau were to actually man dafuq up and legislate these longshoremen back to work, is the NDP gonna pull out of their supply and confidence agreement? Or would Jagmeet only do that if the Libs doesn't deliver on the dental plan coverage thing?

(Honestly, I think Turdeau and his new cabinet really need to step up and send the longshoremen back to work.)

Jagmeet has already said he will not let the government interfere. If the Alberta government had any guts they would have stopped the coutts blockade.

Same shit different government.

[Badhobz]

Well the first time it didn't actually make it to the members to vote, this time it was the actual workers who shot it down.

Sounds like local 500 dislikes this contract a lot more than 502

Hilariously I talked to some of my longshore buddies and they all thought it was gonna go through. They even told me I shouldn’t worry.

Projected recovery date for the existing 13 day strike is/was already late august (if railcars were readily available which they are not right now). In reality my internal projections had recovery pegged in October. Given just how poorly rail performance usually is (like when the flood happened 2 years ago and it washed out rail lines).

Ughh… I need a vacation.

[GLOW]

so the lease in my subaru is up in a year so i get an email from the lease manager about options.

one is if i choose to buy it out what the cost is (i have to confirm those #'s, seemed higher from what i recall).

one thing that jumped out in the email was a $900 admin fee added to the buyout costs.

pretty sure i was charged an admin fee ($500? i can't recall) when i signed up to lease the vehicle (maybe it was waived), but is it legit to charge another admin fee, and at $900 <- this seems steep

any way i can negotiate this out if i plan to buy out the vehicle end of lease, or do i have to eat it?

wondering what other folks' experience with this is

[donk.]

any way i can negotiate this out if i plan to buy out the vehicle end of lease, or do i have to eat it?

wondering what other folks' experience with this is
What does the original paperwork state for buyout fees?

[yray]

just pay direct to Toyota finance now and screw the dealer

unless you need to finance your buyout

[Badhobz]

just pay direct to Toyota finance now and screw the dealer

unless you need to finance your buyout

i dont think you can do that. I tried to buy out the VW sportwagen before and they wouldn't deal with me. Told me to go through the dealer.

[EvoFire]

BMW won't release my car until it was inspected. Had to pay the dealer an inspection fee.

[MG1]

Valley Bakery in the Heights is closing its doors in August. Damn...... such sad news. The old man deserves the break. Hats off to him.

My family will miss going there.

https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/longtime-burnaby-bakery-bids-farewell-to-the-community-after-65-years-7341527

[Badhobz]

Dude so many of our old haunts around Hastings are closing or closed already. That London drugs on east Hastings and penticton is closed now.

I bought my first timex watch from there and a crap ton of Lego. I used to walk to that store every time I’m in the old neighborhood just for memories.

Sigh.. it’s a sad day. I still remember when fields was where that Scotia bank is on Hastings.
https://i.postimg.cc/fykKTrjy/IMG-6353.png

[Razor Ramon HG]

https://images.dailyhive.com/20230727102030/IMG_7977.jpeg

Adding to another list of businesses closing down, Hoy's Wonton House is closing today.

My mom said that my uncle used to go there all the time when he worked late night shifts. I ordered food from them a few times and I thought the food was pretty typical greasy diner food, but my mom hated it, lol.

P.S. Just realized it's 人人食家 on the sign. My mom always called it 人人麵家.

[StylinRed]

Drove by there the other day and it was packed! Was telling my mom looks like business is back to normal for them and we wondered if it was being run by the same people

Last time I went there was like 4years ago, food was horrible tho :badpokerface:

[SkinnyPupp]

I have a place that I like too that my wife can't stand.. 1930's cha chan teng that we used to go to all the time but our location shut down and she never wants to go to any of the others lol

It's a nice place! Classic! LUL

https://i.imgur.com/cYVjHsv.png

https://i.imgur.com/SfLadxX.png

(no really it kind of always sucked but was really cheap.. afternoon tea was like $23 hkd back then including a drink, not sure how much it costs now though)

Might go some time when I'm in that part of town alone, just for kicks

Edit: holy crap prices went up... It's cool that cha chan tengs are popular with Chinese tourists, but it really drives the price up in TST and places like that.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Those pics reminds me of something I saw on IG today. Some random Filipino (influencer I think) was recommending #9 in Richmond and all the Chinese folks in the comments flaming her, lol.

(Not that the food in your pictures are bad, the pictures just reminded me of the post)

[winson604]

Those pics reminds me of something I saw on IG today. Some random Filipino (influencer I think) was recommending #9 in Richmond and all the Chinese folks in the comments flaming her, lol.

(Not that the food in your pictures are bad, the pictures just reminded me of the post)

My rule for 24 joints are they're only meant for when everything is closed. That said, number 9 is as close as you can get to being maybe acceptable in the day time, maybe.

[SkinnyPupp]

Those pics reminds me of something I saw on IG today. Some random Filipino (influencer I think) was recommending #9 in Richmond and all the Chinese folks in the comments flaming her, lol.

(Not that the food in your pictures are bad, the pictures just reminded me of the post)
Oh the food is bad lol.. Well it's fine for what it is

What's wrong with #9? It used to be a decent late night spot when I was last in town (so mid 00's). I guess it makes sense that a place can really fall in 2 decades, but to be flameworthy is surprising

[Traum]

Food-wise, I don't think #9 is all that bad. It is certainly not great, but it is definitely passable. What irks me is the ridiculous price for the quality of food that they're charging. If you are charging me $5 for a $5 bowl of noodles, I'd really be OK with that. If you're charging me $3 for a $5 bowl of noodles, I'd call it a good place. But to charge me $10 for a $5 bowl of noodles? Come on, man. At that point, it becomes a ripoff.

[Badhobz]

when subway is on average 14-16 bucks for a footlong, everythings gone up quite a bit.

I havent been in no 9 for years as i dont club / party / stay out late anymore. But it used to be great at 3am when nothing else was open and you wanted a snack.

[EvoFire]

when subway is on average 14-16 bucks for a footlong, everythings gone up quite a bit.

I havent been in no 9 for years as i dont club / party / stay out late anymore. But it used to be great at 3am when nothing else was open and you wanted a snack.

Instant noodles with fried egg and spam. Dude you are Chinese.

Wait, does spy balloon ban instant noodles in the house too cause it's too peasant?

[MG1]

Chinese Sausage or Flip Sausage > Spam.

Just Saiyan...........

[quasi]

when subway is on average 14-16 bucks for a footlong, everythings gone up quite a bit.

I havent been in no 9 for years as i dont club / party / stay out late anymore. But it used to be great at 3am when nothing else was open and you wanted a snack.

I paid just under $11 for a 6" Turkey sub last time I was there. The lady behind the counter noticed me look back at the menu when I was paying and I didn't say a word but she's like, yeah everything went up. I know it's just subway and shit has gone up all over and I never went there often but I legit won't go back, like ever.

[Great68]

Don't forget the tipping option they now put on the machine, defaulting to a minimum of 15%. What a joke.

[radeonboy]

With subway I order and pay online to skip the interaction, plus they have online/mobile coupons which I like to use for their rice bowls. The bowls are pretty sizable for under $10 with coupons and I like them way more than their buns.

[donk.]

Doctors, mechanics, and CPAs should really turn on the 30% minimum tip option for the professional services they provide

[Badhobz]

Instant noodles with fried egg and spam. Dude you are Chinese.

Wait, does spy balloon ban instant noodles in the house too cause it's too peasant?

https://www.instacart.com/image-server/672x672/filters:fill(FFF,true):format(webp)/www.instacart.com/assets/domains/product-image/file/large_61c42953-7b29-4942-b291-01d448fb335f.png

Nah we got some. My favourite is the Thailand stuff called mama instant noodles. The pork flavor is excellent. Too bad the packages are tiny and you need 2 packages per person

[bcedhk]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertolsen/2023/07/26/desperately-faking-riches-inside-a-hong-kong-businessmans-outlandish-efforts-to-get-on-the-forbes-billionaire-list/?sh=7afa0df574cc

Gotta love how Forbes is making this guy a fool. Even though the Forbes top 30 under 30 lists have been a joke for the past few years.

[Badhobz]

typical rich people bullshit. Nothing left to buy, nothing left to do, OH I KNOW lets compare against other douchebags.

[westopher]

For years, Calvin Lo has relentlessly pitched himself as a globetrotting billionaire-financier-cum-philanthropist
I'm no billionaire but I too am a cum philanthropist. Always willing to share a load with those in need.

[68style]

Ports reached a tentative deal? Time to start playing master and commander with those ships hobz!!! Grocery stores are getting sparse in the Coke sections!

Tesla owners are super upset that their delivery dates are getting pushed too... and nobody gets more bent out of shape about not feeling as special as they think they should than those people!

[underscore]

when subway is on average 14-16 bucks for a footlong, everythings gone up quite a bit.

That's what they're charging in the US now too, in USD. It's like $20 CAD for a sub.

[unit]

the subway on scott road in surrey still has 3 footlongs for $18 on sat/sun.
probably only like ham or something, but i'm still surprised they can still keep that deal up after all these years.

[MG1]

Pee Wee Herman........... RIP, Namo Amida Butsu

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/paul-reubens-obit-1.6923170

[MG1]

GULOLOLOLOL..............


China, such a wAnderful place.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/zoo-china-denied-bears-were-122507443.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr&guccounter=1



Painting dogs to look like wolves?

[nismodrifter]

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/metro-vancouver-moving-to-stage-2-water-restrictions-aug-4-1.6498530

[yray]

typical rich people bullshit. Nothing left to buy, nothing left to do, OH I KNOW lets compare against other douchebags.

Weird asian rich people antics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSW8yUBhUHY

:lol they all came from Vancouver

[whitev70r]

^ haha ... that fiance lady looked so convincing ... like she really wanted to make this 'public' stmt. He is 75 and she is 45. If you're going to rob the cradle, at least pick a hotter one.

[68style]

None of them look like they married for looks... and that's ok

[CivicBlues]

President of Singapore is a figurehead position. PM is the one who holds all the power.

[whitev70r]

What the hell has this world come to ? Just blame others for one's own destructive and toxic behaviour ...

Quebec trucking company ordered to reinstate driver fired for drinking and driving (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-trucking-company-drinking-driving-1.6924015)

A Quebec trucking company has been ordered to reinstate a driver who was fired after she drank at least nine beers before she lost control of her truck on a Pennsylvania highway.

The driver's actions amounted to serious misconduct, but her drinking was the result of a disability — alcoholism — and trucking company Groupe Robert should have made a reasonable accommodation for her, labour arbitrator Huguette April said in a written decision on July 18.

[inv4zn]

What the hell has this world come to ? Just blame others for one's own destructive and toxic behaviour ...

Quebec trucking company ordered to reinstate driver fired for drinking and driving (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-trucking-company-drinking-driving-1.6924015)

A Quebec trucking company has been ordered to reinstate a driver who was fired after she drank at least nine beers before she lost control of her truck on a Pennsylvania highway.

The driver's actions amounted to serious misconduct, but her drinking was the result of a disability — alcoholism — and trucking company Groupe Robert should have made a reasonable accommodation for her, labour arbitrator Huguette April said in a written decision on July 18.

Yeah that's fucked up - although if you read the article it's the union doing union things despite its own policies, and a brain-dead arbitrator. The company is appealing, as it should.

[68style]

This has been true for a long long long time... I took HR classes like 15 years ago that had case studies on the labour law side of things where a company up north in BC got sued (successfully!) for firing someone that showed up to work drunk every day operating a boat that took tourists out on the water because they didn't make any attempt to get the employee assistance.

It's nothing new... employing people fuckin sucks and is super risky.

[MarkyMark]

That's basically the blueprint when you royally fuck up at work and your job is on the line, say you have a problem and need help putting the onus on the employer to put you in a program and keep your job.

[68style]

Okay guys, theoretical question time -- I am working on a project and coming up with questions to ask someone who is saying their seatbelt failed on their vehicle and taking this complaint from them with a mind toward their possibly being a recallable issue with it.

Any brainstorms for questions to ask the complainant?

Some ideas I had that could be factors:
- What type of vehicle does the person have and what trim level/options/features does it have
- Is there an existing reacall for this vehicle
- Was this vehicle purchased in Canada or out of country
- Was the vehicle in an accident before, if so what type
- Have the seatbelts ever been recalled before
- Was the person wearing anything that day that might have hit the unlock button
- Has the person worn anything that might have caused the seatbelt to fray
- Are they sure they buckled it properly or did they notice any warning chimes or flashing seatbelt lights

Anyone got other interesting ideas or questions or information resources that might be relevant?

[whitev70r]

- how much did the driver/person weight?
- what exactly was happening when it failed ... were you stopped, going steady, accelerating, sudden braking, etc.?

[underscore]

- Does the manufacturer state the belts should have been inspected at some point due to age? iirc my 97 Prelude had a thing saying you're supposed to have them reinspect the belts every 10 years but I've never seen that on anything else.

[inv4zn]

I would ask how/why they think it "failed". Maybe i

Like were they in a crash and it didn't lock? If so, does the car have a pre-tensioner?

[underscore]

A couple more I thought of, have the belts ever been removed, disassembled or modified in any way? Have they been cleaned with a method that goes against the manufacturers instructions? What about the seats? Are the seats and belts original to the car? Is there any debris in the mechanisms?

[68style]

All very good suggestions lads, thank you

[MG1]

Hiyashi Somen (Japanese Cold Noodles).

Having some right now.

Perfect for hot summer days...........

https://www.lafujimama.com/hiyashi-somen/

On occasion, I make the mentsuyu from scratch, but only if the kids come over. As a widower and basically on my own, I resort to using store bought ones. I do, however, add my own ingredients to it, like hayani kombu (kelp), chopped onions, and shiitake mushrooms. On the side or on top of the noodles, kizami shoji, chopped green onions, and seaweed salad (from Costco).

I get my kizami shoji from Darumaya in Richmond, but it's too far away and dangerous. I googled the stuff and found another place that carries it. https://morefoodsmart.com/products/momoya-kizami-shoga. Nice! The kizami shoga is like no other ginger out there. Seasoned and in oil. Chopped, not grated or a past. So, so good.

Somen I get from Yokoyaya (Kims Mart). Available just about everywhere else, btw. I only get the ones from Japan. Why on earth would you get ones from anywhere else?

Anyway, somen is very easy to make. Just don't overcook them and make sure they are chilled in ice water overnight.

I used to use traditional zaru for presentation, but can't find it. Here's a really easy to clean, plastic alternative. From Oomomo. https://www.oomomostore.com/products/soba-tray-w-noodle-drainer-square-bk-be-022318


BTW, cold soba is very popular, but somen does it for me.

[Badhobz]

Awww come on pops, you can’t post that without a picture of your work. Show it off !!!

[MG1]

I've had a lifetime of showing off............I'm over it. If I made it for others, then I'd worry about making it all nice.

[StylinRed]

I get my kizami shoji from Darumaya in Richmond, but it's too far away and dangerous.

Somen I get from Yokoyaya (Kims Mart). Available just about everywhere else, btw. I only get the ones from Japan. Why on earth would you get ones from anywhere else?


Why is it I never knew about darumaya! Got a new store to checkout thanks MG1, I wonder if they carry the soy sauce that I import from Japan (yamaroku) everywhere I've seen it available online charges like 3X the price of me ordering from Japan and having it shipped over tho

Also my mom and I prefer Some too but we haven't seen it available at t&t or hmart recently it's been soldout (I guess due to the port strike?)

[Badhobz]

https://i.postimg.cc/sfTnbQt3/IMG-6565.jpg

Is this any good gents ? I’m gonna hook it up to my pc and run it with a 4090. It says it’s 4k native and 120hz 5ms response time

Is the price fair for this ?

[ImportPsycho]

I don't know much about TVs but with everything being equal
I would buy from Costco instead of Bestbuy.


https://www.costco.ca/samsung-85%22-class---qn90c-series---4k-uhd-neo-qled-lcd-tv.product.4000161202.html

[SkinnyPupp]

https://i.postimg.cc/sfTnbQt3/IMG-6565.jpg

Is this any good gents ? I’m gonna hook it up to my pc and run it with a 4090. It says it’s 4k native and 120hz 5ms response time

Is the price fair for this ?
These guys do a great job of TV reviews, and it looks good (https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qled).

[Klondike]

Why is it I never knew about darumaya! Got a new store to checkout thanks MG1, I wonder if they carry the soy sauce that I import from Japan (yamaroku) everywhere I've seen it available online charges like 3X the price of me ordering from Japan and having it shipped over tho

Also my mom and I prefer Some too but we haven't seen it available at t&t or hmart recently it's been soldout (I guess due to the port strike?)

Izumiya on Alderbridge & No. 3 has pretty good fresh food + baked stuff too

In Burnaby, there's Suzuya beside the historical museum and Kim's mart beside Edmonds skytrain station

I went to Sakuraya a few weeks ago and they have a lot of stock, plus reduced to clear items in the back. Think I ended up spending around $60 bucks in junk food lol.

[Manic!]

https://i.postimg.cc/sfTnbQt3/IMG-6565.jpg

Is this any good gents ? I’m gonna hook it up to my pc and run it with a 4090. It says it’s 4k native and 120hz 5ms response time

Is the price fair for this ?

Is this for gaming?

[Razor Ramon HG]

https://i.postimg.cc/sfTnbQt3/IMG-6565.jpg

Is this any good gents ? I’m gonna hook it up to my pc and run it with a 4090. It says it’s 4k native and 120hz 5ms response time

Is the price fair for this ?

I have the 65" of the 2021 model (QN90A). It's been a great TV for watching sports and console gaming. Gets significantly brighter than my LG C9 and no need to worry about burn-in.

The only thing you have to look out for is the dirty screen effect (DSE) on these panels when you get it.

Mine has a bit of DSE. I watch a lot of hockey, so it's a little noticeable because sometimes some parts of the ice might be darker.

Can't complain too much though, I got the TV for $1000, lol.

[donk.]

Is this any good gents ? I’m gonna hook it up to my pc and run it with a 4090. It says it’s 4k native and 120hz 5ms response time

Is the price fair for this ?

Stop flexing on us poor people

[whitev70r]

^ yah man ... are your old Asian squinty eyes getting that old and bad? I have no idea what an 85" TV even looks like in real life in terms of size. I'm thinking 65" is monstrous enough.

[Badhobz]

I’ve never had such a big ass tv before either. Curious how my lesbian scat porn is gonna look on such a big screen

The new place has this cut out on top of the fireplace and if I don’t fill it with a 85 inch tv, it’ll have this ugly looking gap.

This stand that the current owner used is staying. It looks kinda weak too, although it does hold up their 85 TV.
https://i.postimg.cc/8PfXBR27/IMG-6531.jpg

[punkwax]

You could get a suntan with a TV that big.

[Hondaracer]

I’d probably get a better mount. The 3 way Costco one is very good for the price, I don’t know if you’ll really find one better

[underscore]

Make sure the room has enough depth for a TV that big. My inlaws went from a 55 to an 85 and at first left the couch in the same spot. It was borderline unwatchable that close up.

[whitev70r]

^ so now he's showing off how big his TV/Entertainment room is. GTFO of here with your boomer materialism. :lol

Stop flexing on us poor people

[Hondaracer]

Make sure the room has enough depth for a TV that big. My inlaws went from a 55 to an 85 and at first left the couch in the same spot. It was borderline unwatchable that close up.

These QLED, QOLED, and to some degree micro QLED have much less issue with viewing distances than previous TV’s/lower end designs

[Manic!]

I would go with the 77 inch LG Oled for hundreds less. Oled is a much better technology.

https://www.costco.ca/lg-77%22-class---oled-c3-series---4k-uhd-oled-tv.product.4000179194.html

[Badhobz]

what the heck is this Neo QLED technology? im asking because they also have this one thats like half the price, but when i saw it in the showroom it was less bright. Max nits was only like 1000 vs the 1500/2000 nits the newer one goes up to.

https://i.postimg.cc/6QmxpdFt/IMG-6566.jpg

There's some big windows next to the TV so im thinking the brightness will be important.

I would go with the 77 inch LG Oled for hundreds less. Oled is a much better technology.

https://www.costco.ca/lg-77%22-class---oled-c3-series---4k-uhd-oled-tv.product.4000179194.html

Cant do 77 cuz it'll have that nasty-looking gap. 85 is both max and minimal dimensions for that particular room. That 5 grand one is NEO QLED, it looks sharper and better than the regular QLED but i dont know if its that just the demo they are playing, or is it actually an improvement over QLED.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Lower end model. That's a Q70. The one you were looking at is the Q90.

[Badhobz]

Razor did your TV ever have any issues? is it worthwhile paying for that warranty? all this newer tech is kinda annoying as even the best buy dude said they'll go within 5-10 years.

[underscore]

These QLED, QOLED, and to some degree micro QLED have much less issue with viewing distances than previous TV’s/lower end designs

Sorry I should've clarified, it wasn't pixel density or anything fancy that was the problem. The screen was just physically too large to be looked at that close because it extended beyond a comfortable field of view.

[Hondaracer]

Both TV’s are now considered “older” technology, you’re paying a premium because it’s an 88”

In order to get current tech in QDOLED you’re gonna be looking at min 10k

Personally I’d side with Manic in buying newer tech VS size. But if this is just a room you won’t be using all the time the original TV you’re looking at will be fine

[Razor Ramon HG]

Razor did your TV ever have any issues? is it worthwhile paying for that warranty? all this newer tech is kinda annoying as even the best buy dude said they'll go within 5-10 years.

I don't usually pay for warranty, but I did pay for my LG C9's warranty because it was an open box display model (it had like 3500 hours already and it was an OLED) and it was uber discounted.

I ended up claiming warranty work with Asurion for a bunch of dead pixels. They gave me back all the money I paid (minus the insurance) in a Best Buy gift card, I sold that and used it to buy the QN90A that I have now.

I think with your credit card, two years of warranty is probably good. I think most issues with TVs happen within the first little bit anyways, but if you want peace of mind for like 3-5 years then yeah, you can get it. If you're going to get TV warranty, you gotta get it from Costco. 6 years of warranty for $130? Fuck yea!

If you're going to be using this in a bright room, you should stick with the Samsung. My QN90A is SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than my LG C9 by a long shot, whites look actually white with no annoying ABL when the brightness is higher, and no need to worry about burn-in (newer OLED panels don't really have that much of a risk anymore, but it's still a non-zero change).

If you're going to be using this in a basement/movie room, you should get an LG OLED. Since each pixel can turn on/off, there's absolutely no blooming which is great when watching movies and the infinite contrast is absolutely amazing.

[EvoFire]

I have the last year model in 75", QA75QN95B. It's been fine. I specifically got the 95B for the breakout box, but they axed it for 23. This is a mature 4k panel that will get minimal development so if you want it then get it. Most of Samsung's resources are going into their 8k panels and QDOLED. There were minimal changes from last year.

[MarkyMark]

It's hard to go too big with a TV unless your room is tiny or you're watching garbage quality content where it's just going to magnify how crappy it looks.

[Badhobz]

I don’t think we need 8k tv as we don’t even have 8k signal. I mean the computer can do it, but I honestly think it’s unnecessary

[Hondaracer]

95% of the content you’re getting probably isn’t even full 1080.

TV’s spit out the resolution they are capable of, a VHS on an 8k screen is still displayed in 8k

[Badhobz]

God that must look like dog shit then. Most of the crap I watch are YouTube videos and historical documentaries. Even 4k is overkill. The only 4k I use is for flight simulator.

[Hondaracer]

TV’s do varrying degrees of upscaling and filling in the lines which are left out from the native content

I’d say if you’re really set on the 88” your first choice is probably the best. I may hit up London drugs and look at the model there if they have it. LD seems to consistently he willing to negotiate on TV’s

If they don’t, I’d probably settle for a comparable model from Costco for the peice of mind warranty wise. Costco also sells different models online than they do in store

[donk.]

Move your couch closer to the TV, and get a smaller TV

65" 600$ good to go

Put the extra 5400$ towards track days and come out you pussy

[Badhobz]

no!!!! im fat and power to weight ratio is fucked on my car because of my fatness.

Also, i suck at driving. Im barely better than stereotypical Chinese woman who crashes headfirst into storefronts.

You boys go racing, i just watch and live vicariously through you guys (im quite decent in gran turismo if that means anything).

[yray]

well 5400 can buy you the gold badges

go 98" :troll:

[donk.]

no!!!! im fat and power to weight ratio is fucked on my car because of my fatness.

Also, i suck at driving. Im barely better than stereotypical Chinese woman who crashes headfirst into storefronts.

You boys go racing, i just watch and live vicariously through you guys (im quite decent in gran turismo if that means anything).

Il upload a video for you shortly in track thread

[Badhobz]

go 98" :troll:

Wont fit... Otherwise I would. I still gotta find one for the media room later on. ughhh this house wont be ready for months and months.

[underscore]

Hobz here bringing out the racing driver excuses without even going racing :lol Come out to the Okanagan and we can hit up Kartplex, I can't drive for shit either so it'll be a fair race.

[Badhobz]

https://youtu.be/ef99bFBTR54?t=14

My list of excuses is as viable as this guy's

[radeonboy]

If you're looking for size for the media room, have you looked into ultra short throw projectors?

https://www.costco.ca/hisense-120%22-class---l9g-series---4k-uhd-laser-tv%09.product.100805534.html

And if you want something for your flight simulator, then maybe a super ultrawide monitor like an Odyssey G9 OLED?

https://www.samsung.com/ca/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g9-g95sc-49-inch-240hz-curved-dual-qhd-ls49cg954snxza/

[Badhobz]

I was just gonna buy 3 monitors and put them together all ghetto like. Now that I’ve seen this panel I’ll be ruined forever.

Diablo 3 and StarCraft 1 is gonna be pretty sweet on that thing.

[Manic!]

[QUOTE=Badhobz;


Cant do 77 cuz it'll have that nasty-looking gap. 85 is both max and minimal dimensions for that particular room. That 5 grand one is NEO QLED, it looks sharper and better than the regular QLED but i dont know if its that just the demo they are playing, or is it actually an improvement over QLED.[/QUOTE]

You can make a frame with some nice wood to cover the gap. Oled is better then qled.

[ntan]

Does anyone know where I can pickup a Hong Kong style tea pot for making milk tea?

[unit]

hey tool nerds, i need an air compressor at the house for small tasks. is 1 gallon enough? is 0.5hp fine?

i think the main reasons for having one would be pumping up bike tires, seating tubeless tires, and diy stuff (nailer/stapler). i want it to be light enough to move around and put on a shelf (20-30lbs is ok), and quiet as well. i think this pretty much limits me to 1 gallon unless i want to spend $500+ and even still it will be heavy. if i want to do tire rotations i'll just buy a 1/2" impact wrench since i already have some power tools and batteries.

[SSM_DC5]

I'm using a 3 gallon pancake for nailing trim and I get like 6-10 nails before the compressor kicks on. Using it to blow dusty things and it kicks on within 10 seconds. It's certainly not quiet. Not too bad in terms of portability.

[Great68]

hey tool nerds, i need an air compressor at the house for small tasks. is 1 gallon enough? is 0.5hp fine?

i think the main reasons for having one would be pumping up bike tires, seating tubeless tires, and diy stuff (nailer/stapler). i want it to be light enough to move around and put on a shelf (20-30lbs is ok), and quiet as well. i think this pretty much limits me to 1 gallon unless i want to spend $500+ and even still it will be heavy. if i want to do tire rotations i'll just buy a 1/2" impact wrench since i already have some power tools and batteries.

Yeah for intermittent tools like nailer and inflating it will work great, but that's pretty much all it will be able to do. Forget about anything that uses constant air, ie: die grinders, paint guns, sanders, etc

I have a 240v 3hp 30 gallon and it can even struggle with those things.

[headhunt3r]

For the tasks you've listed, I think you can still get away with just buying cordless electric tools.

For bike tires I use this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-cordless-high-pressure-inflator-with-digital-gauge-tool-only-/1001547823
They also make nailers like this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-hyperdrive-18v-18-gauge-2-1-8-inch-brushless-cordless-brad-nailer/1000828866

Other brands have similar offerings.

I do have an oiless compressor (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/porter-cable-3-5-gal-135-psi-pancake-electric-air-compressor/1000657974) but it's pretty loud. If quiet is a top priority you should see if the tech for oiless has gotten any better in terms of noise. I don't use it nearly as much as I thought I would.

[Hondaracer]

Cordless brad nailers drive me fucking crazy with all the mis fires

Maybe they’ve fixed it now but even the better models from paslode etc. we’re super fucking annoying even for small jobs

[underscore]

If you're buying new I'd go electric as well. I have a 2 gal and it does okay with nailers and quick bursts of bigger tools but that's about it, and it's really loud. The only things I bother to drag it out for are seating the bead on SUV tires and my headless pin nailer for trim. But I bought one of these (https://www.vevor.ca/air-compressors-c_11298/vevor-on-board-12v-air-compressor-150psi-6cfm-high-performance-universal-p_010400142889) for airing up after offroading and it flows enough to seat a bead so now all the compressor is only used for the pin nailer. I don't think there are many electric ones for whatever reason so if you're planning a lot of that air might still be a better deal.

If you are set on air iirc it's cfm @ psi you need to worry about. Look up the requirements for the tools you want to use and work backwards from there.

[nismodrifter]

nm.

[Hehe]

I think when it comes to compressors, you either go big or go home. This is from a person who went through 3 different compressors.

The idea is to get a large compressor and all the potential attachments that can be used for a whole variety of situations.

But from what's listed, and if you have no plan to expand your tool arsenal later on, just skip the compressor. It's not worth the trouble.

[MG1]

I have a couple of compressors. Nothing huge, but my Makita is pretty good. CFM @ 90 PSI is not great. I have it in a deck box. Holes with computer desk thingys for electrical and air hose. Retractible hose reel. Can't hear much at all. The last time I've used it? Can't remember. Milwaukee M12 M18 tools, ftmfw! I even check tire pressure with the M12 inflator Set the PSI and it does the rest. A little noisy, but what a joy to use. It comes with storage for accessories to pump up balls, inflatables, etc. I keep it in the car. Have two of them. They go on sale for $99.00. I got one for $90 from Home Depot. Price match/beat.

[Manic!]

Dahua and Hikvision are 2 of the biggest camera manufactures in the world. Many companies buy from them and re brand them.

EmpireTech Andy is a guy based out of China who sells re branded Dahau camera's to people in the west. They come with English firmware. His prices are really good shipping is very fast and I have not been charged duty the 2 times I ordered.

https://empiretech01.com/

https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/important-empiretech-official-website-active.70558/

[punkwax]

Dahua and Hikvision are 2 of the biggest camera manufactures in the world. Many companies buy from them and re brand them.

EmpireTech Andy is a guy based out of China who sells re branded Dahau camera's to people in the west. They come with English firmware. His prices are really good shipping is very fast and I have not been charged duty the 2 times I ordered.

https://empiretech01.com/

https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/important-empiretech-official-website-active.70558/

Many brands have moved away from OEM’ing from those companies and for very good reason.

Banned by the US gov’t https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/28/fcc-huawei-zte-hikvision-hytera-dahua-ban/amp/

I also know of Canadian gov’t entities who won’t allow those products on their networks and that list is growing.

Google HIKVision Uyghur…

[Badhobz]

London drugs is like the perfect store. They got all these wack ass shit that would totally make you trip balls when you see them.

https://i.postimg.cc/1RFMbBkk/IMG-6791.jpg

[MG1]

Which store? Love the avocado cat. Gulolololol................

[Badhobz]

Richmond no3 road and Westminster one

I also bought this at the store. best 31 dollars ive ever spent

https://i.postimg.cc/763WgdgG/IMG-6792.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/T1THQ09k/IMG-6793.jpg

[MG1]

Cot Dam.............. went to Brentwood London Drugs. They didn't have any Avocato (cute play on the word). Manager told me it was very very popular. Sold out immediately. She looked up the item to see if any other locations had any left. I had thoughts of risking my life by going to the land where C-Lai's jump the curb and smash into stores............ Thankfully, Lougheed location had some left. I raced down there to get a couple. They are so cute. Anyway, forgot about the Fast & Furious Lego. They were supposed to have two. Well, they were MIA, like in, stolen. Same thoughts of C-Lai drivers came to mind. Then, the customer service guy there goes, "Hey, it looks like Brentwood has 20 of them in stock." Anyway, went back to Brentwood and got it there, gulolol. Most things like bobbleheads and Funko Pop never get it right. Nowhere near what the real thing looks like. Not with this Lego set. The character looks pretty much like whatever his name is.

[Badhobz]

It’s a good tribute to Paul. And reasonably priced. Most average lego sets are like 80-100 bucks and totally overpriced. Then you got the batshit crazy ones that are 500-1000 bucks. I think for 30 bucks this is the best set ever.

I’m surprised you’re so dedicated to buy avocato. It’s cute and totally worth it with the 60% off sale.

Im not sure how London drugs is surviving this retail apocalypse. I guess by stocking up on these Nick nack weirdo crap. Retail spaces like theirs can’t be cheap to rent and considering the low dollar amount of the average transaction there, they can’t be doing that well financially.

[MG1]

They scour the world for stuff at ridiculously low prices. Then they sell it at just above cost. They've survived by being smart. With 60% off, that stuff is what it should have been priced at in the first place.

London Drugs had its start in the DTES. I remember going to the then flagship store........... well, the only one. The One Hour Photo Finishing put them on the map.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Drugs#:~:text=London%20Drugs%20was%20founde d%20by,seat%20of%20the%20Canadian%20monarch.



A friend (caucasian) asked me why asian stores were so successful and why prices were so low compared to everyone else. $50.00 item Caucasian stores sell the shit for 100 bucks making lots of profit, but only selling ten items. Asian stores sell the same item for 75 bucks, but sell hundreds of them, because everybody loves a bargain.

[donk.]

Who's to say the Asian stores make more money, show me the data

[MG1]

RS needs a third button. Thanks, Fail, and W-T-F?

[SSM_DC5]

There is no data when it's cash sales:nyan:

[MG1]

Coming down pretty good. Forecast said rain Tuesday. Possibility of rain overnight no more than 1 mm.


At least no need to water the plants for a couple of days.

[winson604]

Is it just me or has the difference in gas prices between stations rather large recently? At any given time of day prices range between different companies and locations, maybe 3-5 cents sometimes slightly more. However, in the past couple weeks I've noticed a difference of 15 cents being very common. I ain't talking Super Save either but between the big companies. 2 weeks ago when I filled up at Chevon located at E 1st ave and Nanaimo it was x amount, within 10 mins as I drove South I passed by a 2 Petros and 2 Chevrons and they were 15 cents more. Tonight again I drove by a 2 Chevrons and 2 Petros both at 205.9 and ended up passing by Chevron at Marine and Main which was 189.9 all within basically the same timeframe. I'm not one to shop for gas, I usually just gas wherever but at a 15 cent difference that'll make me think twice.

[unit]

the super save on 12th and clark always manages to be the cheapest in the LM.

2 weeks ago i got gas there for $1.77, elsewhere we saw anywhere from $1.89 to even $2.03 in the same night. i'm not one to drive around looking for cheaper gas, but $0.30 difference is pretty staggering, that's a difference of $16.50 when filling 55L.

[Traum]

I passed by the Marine & Main Chevron last night and I saw the 189.9 sign too. Sucks that I just filled up 2 days ago at 204.9, so I was kicking myself hard when I saw the sign... FailFish

Is it just me or has the difference in gas prices between stations rather large recently? At any given time of day prices range between different companies and locations, maybe 3-5 cents sometimes slightly more. However, in the past couple weeks I've noticed a difference of 15 cents being very common. I ain't talking Super Save either but between the big companies. 2 weeks ago when I filled up at Chevon located at E 1st ave and Nanaimo it was x amount, within 10 mins as I drove South I passed by a 2 Petros and 2 Chevrons and they were 15 cents more. Tonight again I drove by a 2 Chevrons and 2 Petros both at 205.9 and ended up passing by Chevron at Marine and Main which was 189.9 all within basically the same timeframe. I'm not one to shop for gas, I usually just gas wherever but at a 15 cent difference that'll make me think twice.

[Gerbs]

Is there any studies on super save vs shell

[Badhobz]

yeah super save, saves you money*

*Warning, usage of super save gasoline might potentially cause irreparable engine damage and / or spontaneous combustion of humans. The term saving money might not actually yield any savings as mysterious ethanol mix ensures that you receive less gasoline than competitors.

Vs Shell

Which is FERRARI FUEL and Top Tier Gasoline#

#Warning, Shell paid endorsement to Ferrari and Top Tier ranking based on a study of gasoline manufactures to drum up hype by circle jerking around their own products.

[GS8]

Are high interest savings accounts worth it? I sold a ton of stuff on CL / FB and have some money I want to put somewhere to grow and use towards an eventual home purchase. GICs a better option today?

[unit]

you gotta compare the rates and decide how sure you are that you won't need that money anytime soon. if it's like hardly any difference then i always prefer the flexibility to take the money out instead of locking it in. never know what life throws at you. in both cases definitely use your TFSA/RRSP if you still have room.

[Badhobz]

depending on time frame, i would say just throw it into your TFSA. if youre gonna buy like 5-10 years down the road, then throw it in an index fund and forget about it. It'll still perform quite well.

GIC is good too given the interest rates nowadays.

[Hondaracer]

I’ve been seeing some ad’s for 5.5% 1 year fixed GIC

[headhunt3r]

is there any convenient way to find when a certain car model has arrived at a junkyard?

[unit]

i know how not to do that, call frequently. those guys are always assholes and if you ask more than one straightforward question you will get hung up on every time.

[donk.]

That's because the guys at junkyards are all drunks that live in trailer parks, with approximately 22-26 teeth

[underscore]

Row52 lets you set up notifications. I have some set up to notify me if the PnP here gets anything for my shitboxes.

[supafamous]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-average-price-of-a-new-car-tops-66000-as-drivers-wrestle-with-a-very/

Wild - that's the pre-tax price from what I can gather. Other than a trophy car (like the Porsche I'm dreaming about) I can't wrap my head around paying $66k for a car. Other than my RDX I've never paid more than $21k for a car - the idea that a new one goes for more than 3x that makes me shake my head.

Brace yourself. The average price of a new vehicle hit a record high in Canada in June – $66,288 – up 21 per cent in one year and 47 per cent over four years, according to AutoTrader.ca’s price index report.

That, combined with higher lease and finance rates, has accelerated auto loan delinquencies, prompting one industry expert to predict that drivers will be forced to downgrade their cars and extend the terms of their loans or leases to keep their payments manageable.

“You’re talking about double-digit increases. I don’t think we’ve seen that before,” said Baris Akyurek, vice-president of insights and intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, an online marketplace for new and used vehicles.

Alberta and British Columbia residents paid even more for new vehicles. In Alberta, the average price was $69,764 – an 18-per-cent increase from June, 2022, when it was $59,124. In British Columbia, it was $67,807 – a 19-per-cent increase from last June’s $57,025. Other provinces felt the pinch, too. In Ontario, new vehicle prices reached $64,807 – a 22-per-cent year-over-year rise compared with June, 2022′s $53,136. In Quebec, it was $64,215 – 27 per cent more than June, 2022, when it was $50,461.

As new car prices rise, the financial burden on Canadians keeps growing. The average amount financed for a new vehicle was $53,023 in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with $42,359 for the same period four years ago, according to consumer research company J.D. Power. At the same time, interest rates for leasing new vehicles rose to 5.5 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2022 from 2.8 per cent in the same quarter of 2018.

With some economists predicting the Bank of Canada will continue to raise rates to tame inflation, there’s likely little relief in sight for Canadians. “I think we’re at a 7-per-cent average interest rate for vehicles. That has [had] an effect, but it hasn’t had [the] effect on demand as we thought it would, yet,” said Charles Bernard, lead economist at the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, a federation of provincial and regional dealer associations. According to CADA’s 2022 data report, nearly 1.64 million new vehicles were sold across the country in 2022 at 3,430 automobile dealerships. For the end of 2023, Bernard is predicting sales of 1.7 million units.

In June, 2023, Canadians paid an average of $797 a month on a new car payment. That, too, has skyrocketed 38 per cent from June, 2019, when monthly payments were $577 a month, according to AutoTrader.

The purchase price and the financing rate is adding to the cost of vehicle ownership, said Rebekah Young, head of inclusion and resilience economics at the Bank of Nova Scotia. “Both of those drivers have been on the upswing. There’s not a lot of reprieve for people looking to finance a vehicle in this type of environment,” she said.

Daniel Ross, a senior analyst at Canadian Black Book, which tracks the value of used cars, says the effect of rising interest rates hasn’t really been felt yet. “But if you want to get into a new car with a new payment, it’s going to be a very surprising reality.

“The result will be consumers downgrading their vehicle and elongating their terms of financing or leasing. They’re looking at all avenues to make their monthly payment more palatable once they get into the new car market.”

Some Canadians are already feeling the financial stress of vehicle ownership. Auto loan delinquencies are rising at a much faster rate than other types of credit, according to a recent report from credit-rating agency Equifax.

“We are seeing delinquencies in the auto space ticking up and that adds on to the ability to qualify and the financing rates that consumers could face. Interest rates are high and still going higher and we know that institutions are being more careful now in their lending practices,” said Scotiabank’s Young.

Despite pent-up demand, low supply and other challenges to the supply chain, including the strike by port workers in British Columbia, new car inventory levels have been increasing, but the numbers are still below prepandemic levels.

“New inventory has been slowly, gradually, moving up. Based on the marketplace data, we’re up by 58 per cent for June, 2023, over June, 2022. But when you compare this data to 2019, we are down by 46 per cent. Despite the fact there has been improvement, we’re still well below 2019 levels,” said AutoTrader’s Akyurek.

“If you go to a [car dealer’s] lot and you want [a gas-powered] vehicle right now, supply is getting to a point where, most of the time, you’ll be able to get it at a price, to be fair, that is not even close to what the prepandemic prices were,” said CADA’s Bernard.

Boosting the price of new vehicles over all is the growing demand and tight supply of all-electric and hybrid vehicles, which have longer wait times and are more expensive to manufacture because they require different types of batteries, equipment and minerals.

What might help to ease the financial burden on Canadian car buyers? “Supply needs to catch up to demand. Until that supply-and-demand mismatch solves itself, we’re going to be looking at higher prices,” Akyurek said.

Once there’s greater supply, he said, “probably we’re going to start seeing some softening. But on the other hand, we do not expect the prices to go back to pre-COVID levels any time soon.”

[Hondaracer]

It’s harpers fault bra

The price for higher end stuff and trucks especially has seemed to have levelled off though

A friend of mine just bought a 3500 Denali diesel for just over 100k brand new. I remember in the midst of Covid the Abbotsford auto all and many others were selling comparable trucks with 40/50/60,000kms for
110-130k

[radeonboy]

I have no pulse on the market, but I wonder what sort of factors contribute to the higher average selling price.

For example, how much of the average price is affected because the buying population is now skewing to those that are in a better financial position and more insulated from rising interest rates?

The average monthly payment of $797 while the average sale price of ~$67k works out to roughly 84-month loans assuming no interest... Yikes.

[Traum]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-average-price-of-a-new-car-tops-66000-as-drivers-wrestle-with-a-very/

Wild - that's the pre-tax price from what I can gather. Other than a trophy car (like the Porsche I'm dreaming about) I can't wrap my head around paying $66k for a car. Other than my RDX I've never paid more than $21k for a car - the idea that a new one goes for more than 3x that makes me shake my head.
Is there really any surprise on the price though?

We know the trend for the cost of new vehicles have been going up for some years now. And esp in the last few years (bcos of COVID, chips shortage, supply chain issues and what have you), manufacturers have been shifting production to higher margin vehicles.

The Alberta average does not surprise me -- Albertans buy a lot of trucks, and nowadays, trucks are not cheap at all.

In BC, we sell a ton of Teslas (and other EVs), and EVs generally cost quite a bit more than their ICE counterparts.

But $66k... nowadays, I think that's enough to buy a 981 base Cayman with a few options?

[MG1]

My son sent me these links. People who have been to Japan probably know about this, but for regular folk who can't afford the plane tickets to see Japan and all its wAnderful weirdness, this'll have to do.

https://youtu.be/O_CSLU28hCI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzxW3B3_Pak

[ssjGoku69]

have some money I want to put somewhere to grow and use towards an eventual home purchase.

First home purchase? Open up a First Home Savings Account (FHSA). You get the benefits of an RRSP with a tax deduction on contributions for your tax return and the benefits of a TFSA with no tax on withdrawal as long as it's for a first home purchase.

I think there are some redeemable GICs that were paying almost 5% annual interest last month, maybe less now. You could probably hold those within the FHSA. Talk to someone about the right investment type for you though.

[winson604]

the super save on 12th and clark always manages to be the cheapest in the LM.

2 weeks ago i got gas there for $1.77, elsewhere we saw anywhere from $1.89 to even $2.03 in the same night. i'm not one to drive around looking for cheaper gas, but $0.30 difference is pretty staggering, that's a difference of $16.50 when filling 55L.

Damn and I thought 15 cents wad already a pretty big swing but $1.77 and $2.03 is pretty wild though I guess depending on the time difference you see the rices the price may have changed but either way still high.

[EvoFire]

I'm not surprised when the bottom of the market has been effectively cut out.

A bunch of the cheapest entry level cars to buy are all gone
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Yaris
Honda Fit
Mazda 2
Chevy Spark

The only thing left is the Mirage. The effective shifts the bottom up to at least a Corolla level car. Couple that with the fact that due to shortage, most manufacturers would rather produce the high margin more expensive vehicles with their resources, and most manufacturers also hiking their prices with nary a discount in sight. Yeah I'm not surprised.

[GS8]

First home purchase? Open up a First Home Savings Account (FHSA). You get the benefits of an RRSP with a tax deduction on contributions for your tax return and the benefits of a TFSA with no tax on withdrawal as long as it's for a first home purchase.

I think there are some redeemable GICs that were paying almost 5% annual interest last month, maybe less now. You could probably hold those within the FHSA. Talk to someone about the right investment type for you though.

Yes I would be first time home buyer here and I'm looking out-of-province so I'm totally down with a low to no penalty when it comes to withdrawals. I have the funds as is to buy but still shopping and want more money to grow because why not.

Thanks

[Hondaracer]

I'm not surprised when the bottom of the market has been effectively cut out.

A bunch of the cheapest entry level cars to buy are all gone
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Yaris
Honda Fit
Mazda 2
Chevy Spark

The only thing left is the Mirage. The effective shifts the bottom up to at least a Corolla level car. Couple that with the fact that due to shortage, most manufacturers would rather produce the high margin more expensive vehicles with their resources, and most manufacturers also hiking their prices with nary a discount in sight. Yeah I'm not surprised.

Had a mirage for a month in Portugal, in Europe though it’s rebranded as a “space star” lol

I’d definitely take it over a Fiat 500 but that’s a very, very, low bar lol

[inv4zn]

Kia Rio / Hyundai Venue are still around, Nissan Kicks as well I guess.

The Mirage is closer to a rickshaw than a car IMO

[ImportPsycho]

Lil Tay has died, says post shared on official account (https://bc.ctvnews.ca/young-social-media-star-lil-tay-has-died-family-says-1.6512003)

Her and brother on same day?
no word on cause of death?

[MG1]

Did somebody say................................ rickshaw?

Damn, I think all the streets in chinatown should be shutdown to traffic. Have rickshaws take people around. That would be awesome. How about Gastown?

All kidding aside, I love my Honda Fit. The thing is (Knock on wood) so freaking reliable. At least the engine. I abuse it, too. Still break the tires in second gear, gulolol. It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin' Had it since 2008. Sat not being driven for ages. Air con doesn't work anymore and too cheap to fix it. Other than that, happy as a clam driving it to Bellingham every week.

Rickshaw, I mean, Mirage, eh?

[unit]

i rented a kio rio like 5 years ago and other than the uncomfortable headrests that put your neck in a forward position, it was actually a pretty good lil hatch.

[sonick]

i rented a kio rio like 5 years ago and other than the uncomfortable headrests that put your neck in a forward position, it was actually a pretty good lil hatch.

Rented a Hyundai Venue for 2 weeks out in the Maritimes.

Didn't realize new cars in 2023 still came with drum brakes lol.

Drum brakes in a car with apple carplay/android auto, heated seats, and push button start lol such an unlikely combination.

[Hondaracer]

This was a 2023 fiat Panda we rented..a brand new vehicle that had a worse radio than my 1993 civic lol

https://i.imgur.com/OFq4h24.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FAJpaX7.jpg

The panda was a typical econo shit box but it was infinitely better than the 500 fuck. Had a rental fiat 500 I drove 800kms in 3 days, that’s the biggest POS I’ve ever driven. I’d take a 92 Corolla over a fiat 500

[Badhobz]

^holy shit. I've seen garbage bins with better interiors.

Only thing redeeming is that dildo, Thrustmaster shifter. ME LIKEY

[whitev70r]

The million dollar fountain at Aberdeen is gone ...what has this world come to ??!?

[whitev70r]

Damn ... huge & fast forest fire in Maui , Hawaii. Six people died and main street incinerated businesses and houses!

[SkinnyPupp]

Welcome to our new climate

[Traum]

The million dollar fountain at Aberdeen is gone ...what has this world come to ??!?
I'm sure it was just (temporarily) covered up for the VR event.

But it also seems to me that Aberdeen has been going hard at hosting different events in that open area lately. I'd say it's better usage of the space.

[AzNightmare]

Asking for a friend, how much should it cost to install lowering springs + wheel alignment on a 2023 BRZ? A few shops have quoted anywhere from $600-1000+

Is this the going rate these days?

[MG1]

LOL, I feel pretty stupid right now. Opened the 4 record set, Red, by Taylor Swift. Started up the player and I was like, boy this record is quiet. Wait...... how come a man is singing? Moved the stylus over to the next track. Same thing. Then I realized her Red album is a 45 RPM, 12 inch record. Nice! The sound is pretty impressive for something from Target. The album is Made in France, BTW. The songs are all described as "Taylor's Version," whatever that means.............. I'm so not a Swiftie. Also did not know every song is written by her.

[EvoFire]

I'm sure it was just (temporarily) covered up for the VR event.

But it also seems to me that Aberdeen has been going hard at hosting different events in that open area lately. I'd say it's better usage of the space.

That's a horrible space for events though, the echo chamber effect is so strong, you can't hear shit if they decide to use any kind of loud speakers, you just hear it echoing.

[inv4zn]

LOL, I feel pretty stupid right now. Opened the 4 record set, Red, by Taylor Swift. Started up the player and I was like, boy this record is quiet. Wait...... how come a man is singing? Moved the stylus over to the next track. Same thing. Then I realized her Red album is a 45 RPM, 12 inch record. Nice! The sound is pretty impressive for something from Target. The album is Made in France, BTW. The songs are all described as "Taylor's Version," whatever that means.............. I'm so not a Swiftie. Also did not know every song is written by her.

There was some drama I think where her old record label "owned" her songs so she couldn't play them or anything. She re-recorded and re-released them once whatever timeline ran out, hence "Taylor's version".

[68style]

Asking for a friend, how much should it cost to install lowering springs + wheel alignment on a 2023 BRZ? A few shops have quoted anywhere from $600-1000+

Is this the going rate these days?

I'd have a hard time paying much over $600 to be honest... an alignment alone is $140+ at any decent shop, but $450+ for the spring install itself is getting up there... how many hours are they quoting? I would think a 2023 BRZ would be all minty and have no rusty or stuck bolts, so 5hrs+ seems like a lot. Should consider doing the job themselves and just getting the alignment after.

[68style]

So, my 2004 Lexus IS300 sat for a couple of years before I started driving it more often in the last year or so... and since it was parked, I notice a light smell possibly like a moldy smell when I turn it on and the vents first start blowing. It goes away (or I can't notice it?) after a minute but the initial experience is obviously less than appealing.

Anyone with a similar issue had experience with a shop or process to clean up or sanitize their ventilation system?

[AzNightmare]

I'd have a hard time paying much over $600 to be honest... an alignment alone is $140+ at any decent shop, but $450+ for the spring install itself is getting up there... how many hours are they quoting? I would think a 2023 BRZ would be all minty and have no rusty or stuck bolts, so 5hrs+ seems like a lot. Should consider doing the job themselves and just getting the alignment after.

Yeah... we're kind of sus on those rates. One shop just quoted the total, another shop quoted 6 hrs. These are well known shops.

I paid about $280 for my install back in 2016. Different car and different era, but I wasn't sure did inflation really hit that hard.

[whitev70r]

I've had it done at local shop like Garage5 and they quoted x number of hour which was close to $450-$500, I'd say 3-4 yrs ago now. I've often wondered if they go by book hours ... I just can't believe a shop with lift/hoist, right tools it would take 6 hrs for 4 corners.

[underscore]

So, my 2004 Lexus IS300 sat for a couple of years before I started driving it more often in the last year or so... and since it was parked, I notice a light smell possibly like a moldy smell when I turn it on and the vents first start blowing. It goes away (or I can't notice it?) after a minute but the initial experience is obviously less than appealing.

Anyone with a similar issue had experience with a shop or process to clean up or sanitize their ventilation system?

I know there's a cleaner you can blast on the condenser to get rid of all the mildew and gunk that builds up on them, maybe start with that? Or get an ozone machine and run it with the fan on high (and you not in the car).

[Gerbs]

I'm surprised alignment is $140+tax now. The $80 - 100 days are gonezo.

G5 is like 4 hours @ $125 = $500 + tax?

[whitev70r]

^ man, it's like corn. I see some at $2 piece at Farmer's market and even some grocery store. WTH happened to like 3 for $1 ??

Inflation is for real.

[Liquid_o2]

Fruiticana has corn 4 for $1 and Richmond Country Farms is always affordable for corn as well. Just have to know where to look for it!

[unit]

yeah i bought corn for like 50c the other day, it's still cheap just not all the time and everywhere

[68style]

Or get an ozone machine and run it with the fan on high (and you not in the car).

Why? What's the problem?

:drunk:

[Badhobz]

I know there's a cleaner you can blast on the condenser to get rid of all the mildew and gunk that builds up on them, maybe start with that? Or get an ozone machine and run it with the fan on high (and you not in the car).

https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-ac-refresher-kit-289acrkt

Toyota sells an official condenser refresher kit but I think you can get the same result using Lysol spray and spraying the cabin air intake and all the vents. I did that and it cleaned it all up

[supafamous]

So, my 2004 Lexus IS300 sat for a couple of years before I started driving it more often in the last year or so... and since it was parked, I notice a light smell possibly like a moldy smell when I turn it on and the vents first start blowing. It goes away (or I can't notice it?) after a minute but the initial experience is obviously less than appealing.

Anyone with a similar issue had experience with a shop or process to clean up or sanitize their ventilation system?

I've done the lysol thing and it worked once (out of two times) for me. I have an ozone machine that I got off Amazon that I'm going to use on my RDX this weekend as it has a bit of a musty smell to it that I can't seem to get rid of. You're welcome to borrow it - just hit me up on DM - much cheaper than taking it to a detail shop especially as you only need to run it for an hour.

[ssjGoku69]

Asking for a friend, how much should it cost to install lowering springs + wheel alignment on a 2023 BRZ? A few shops have quoted anywhere from $600-1000+

Is this the going rate these days?

I tried to install coilovers myself and couldn't work through the rusty components since I bought a 10-year-old used Alberta car so I ended up going to one of the forum sponsors for it last month. I was quoted 5 hours for installation × $140/hr plus additional for alignment over the phone.

They ended up taking 6 hours for the install and 2.5 hours for the alignment.
8.5 hours × $140. Since it's a brand new BRZ, it should be easy for DIY though.


I felt like it was worth it despite the high labour cost because my shocks were very aged and there was no way I could have worked past the rustiness in a reasonable amount of time. The ride now is definitely a lot better over bumps.

[bcrdukes]

donk will do it for $200

[MG1]

Or....................
https://www.revscene.net/forums/653696-anyone-have-14mm-socket-1-2-wrench-i-can-borrow-now.html

As I recall, it was kind of related (suspension)................... RS to the rescue!


The key is to ask for a tool, gulolol

[MG1]

Every Thursday, I go to Burnaby Now office on Brighton Avenue to pick up the local papers that come out on Thursdays. Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, and Tri-City News. I love thumbing through the ads. Well, there were signs up on each of the newspaper bins stating, "This will be the last copy of xxx." Damn, sign o' the times, I guess. Where the hell am I going to get newsprint to wrap my compostables, like fish guts and whatnot. What am I going to clean glass with?

https://expresswindowsgroup.co.uk/why-clean-windows-with-newspaper/#

There's something about thumbing through ads. Digital.......... go blind, I will. It's like vinyl. Digital is better in many ways, but.......... People would much rather read a real book than digital copy. /rant.

[radeonboy]

What am I going to clean glass with?https://expresswindowsgroup.co.uk/why-clean-windows-with-newspaper/#

A waffle weave microfibre cloth and some Invisible Glass? I just demo'd this combo on a friends' stairway just this weekend and they were super impressed.

[SSM_DC5]

https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/burnaby-now-moves-to-digital-only-format-7366211

Mg Juan eyes still work well. In addition to food scraps I use the paper for cat poo. I'll need alternative solutions too

[Badhobz]

richmond still has their lame ass paper. i wish they wouldnt as its such a waste of resources. Just more fill for the landfill.

[Hehe]

LOL, I feel pretty stupid right now. Opened the 4 record set, Red, by Taylor Swift. Started up the player and I was like, boy this record is quiet. Wait...... how come a man is singing? Moved the stylus over to the next track. Same thing. Then I realized her Red album is a 45 RPM, 12 inch record. Nice! The sound is pretty impressive for something from Target. The album is Made in France, BTW. The songs are all described as "Taylor's Version," whatever that means.............. I'm so not a Swiftie. Also did not know every song is written by her.

It's about the right of her original masters.

When someone owns the masters to any musical work, it means they have the full right of when, where and how those original songs can be played and collect royalty.

In the case of Taylor Swift, her old label owns all her masters. Thus preventing her to license her songs in any way she sees fit.

She still collects a royalty payment on the composition of those songs (publishing rights), but she has little say on what to do with the music say... a movie soundtrack or whatever.

After failing to recover those rights, she decided to re-record all those albums and call them "Taylor's Version". And this way... she owns the master (AKA the full right) to those songs.

And for example, if on Spotify you play the original version, the royalty splits and goes a portion to her old label, who owns the master right, a portion to TS for publishing rights of her works (more precisely to whoever wrote those songs) because you are playing the OG songs that are basically a copy of that original master that her old label owns.

It might seem like a money grab from TS, but it's actually not... if you bring the user case above I just wrote to say a movie studio comes and says they want to license a song to feature in a movie... it's the label who decides whether or not they can feature the song in the movie since they own the rights to the masters. Even if TS wants nothing to do with it... there isn't much she can do as the label owns the right to those original "recording of the song". All she can expect is some publishing royalty and that's it. It's not up to her.

Taylor's version, OTOH, means that the total control of those songs, should one decide to use it, it has to go through Taylor's decision.

[unit]

this girl must be a damn billionaire by now.
6 shows in toronto? that's 300,000 tickets.. and they're not cheap.

[whitev70r]

Probably 2x billionaire ... good on her though, she gifted like $100K bonus to each of her truck driving crew for the show. Usually, there are 2 sets of crews, one drives to next destination while she is performing at a location. Apparently, there were about 50 members of the crews. Cool $5M ... as a tip!

Now there's a sugar mommy right there ... some lucky guy. But when they break up, he gets a dedicated song about how scummy he was ... :lol.

[westopher]

Yeah she apparently gave away 150 million dollars in bonuses to her crew for the tour. It's pretty cool. The whole corporate world could learn something from an early 30s pop star. You can be generous and still have way more fucking money than anyone should have instead of only the latter.

[MG1]

It's about the right of her original masters.


Yeah, the girl who works at Target, who's a "Swiftie," told me the whole story. You could tell she was passionate about it. She was about to tell me about every one of her songs, but fortunately she got paged to the front desk.

My next quest is to look for an audiophile copy of Carole King's Tapestry. One album all collectors are supposed to have.

Abbey Road, after that.

[MarkyMark]

Is there any other artist in the world right now that can even come close to selling out stadiums like this at the price they are going for? Pretty incredible

[EvoFire]

Ed Sheeran if he wants to go that route? But I don't feel like he's down for the huge shows, there was an article awhile back about him "hiding" in Australia and trying to figure things out.

[68style]

I don't know why more people aren't talking about how there's some new release weeks on Spotify where Ed Sheeran is like all over rap tracks.

I find it endlessly amusing all these rappers sign up to work with a dude that looks like an albino oompa-loompa.

[murd0c]

You do realize Ed Sheeran got famous from playing in a black club in LA because of Jamie Foxx right? He also love rap more then anything else. He looks albino but he's just a light skin brotha lol

https://youtu.be/5lVjKtQfT9o

[68style]

I did not read or watch The Ed Sheeran Story... so no I did not know that lol

[whitev70r]

Is there any other artist in the world right now that can even come close to selling out stadiums like this at the price they are going for? Pretty incredible

Maybe Beyonce if she wanted to do a world tour? Billy Joel equates Swift to like the Beatles !! Honestly, I don't know why though, I mean she's OK ... but not that stratosphere ... I think it's the SM and marketing that is hyping her up.

[HonestTea]

Is there any other artist in the world right now that can even come close to selling out stadiums like this at the price they are going for? Pretty incredible

Ed Sheeran most likely.

[underscore]

Is there any other artist in the world right now that can even come close to selling out stadiums like this at the price they are going for? Pretty incredible

What are you defining as a stadium? Other bands are doing and selling out stadium tours but idk how the capacity compares. A lazy search says RHCP, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Rammstein, and some other bands I've never heard of are all doing stadium tours recently/currently.

[sonick]

Speaking of music, not sure if I'm just getting older or coz I moved out to the tri-cities, but lately I've been unironically REALLY into mainstream country music.

I just find it really simple, comfortingly, and quaint. It's just about boats, beer, whiskey, trucks, and the opposite sex.

Anybody else finding this as well?

[mikemhg]

^I used to HATE country music.

As I've gotten older I've learned to appreciate it a little more, I wouldn't listen to it at the gym or at a party, but for certain activities it's great.

Sitting on the patio at the cabin with some buds having beers, boating, floating down a river, around a camp fire, fuck ya.

[sonick]

Yeah maybe that's what it is. As I've gotten older I prefer activities like the ones you've listed, and it's just a perfect setting for country music.

I kind of listened to it once in awhile before, but then actually got super hooked on it a few months ago on my roadtrip through the Maritimes when I'm driving like 5 hours a day. Wanted something upbeat but not too intense or whatever, and country music just hit that sweet spot cruising the Cabot trail or in the south shore.

[Great68]

I can't really stand any of the new stuff, but have been listening to a lot of old stuff ie: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc as of late.

[sonick]

I can't really stand any of the new stuff, but have been listening to a lot of old stuff ie: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc as of late.

I actually picked up a few Willie Nelson records on vinyl over the last year or so as well. Still holds up extremely well.

[westopher]

Honestly if you haven't heard the album Folklore by Taylor swift you are missing out. Written with Aaron dessner from the national and Justin Vernon of bon iver. It's a fucking hammer of an album, and totally solidifies TS as a true talent that goes well beyond a pop star.
I wouldn't sit through a concert TBH because it isn't my thing beyond that album, but even the snobbiest of music snobs should appreciate her.

[whitev70r]

Speaking of music, not sure if I'm just getting older or coz I moved out to the tri-cities, but lately I've been unironically REALLY into mainstream country music.

I just find it really simple, comfortingly, and quaint. It's just about boats, beer, whiskey, trucks, and the opposite sex.

Anybody else finding this as well?

You may want to check yourself into an old age home ... :lol. j/k ... to each his/her own.

[unit]

right on topic and right on time

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F2sy4hzd2aihb1. png

[MarkyMark]

What are you defining as a stadium? Other bands are doing and selling out stadium tours but idk how the capacity compares. A lazy search says RHCP, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Rammstein, and some other bands I've never heard of are all doing stadium tours recently/currently.

Well it seems like she's selling out the biggest venues in whatever city she goes to for multiple shows in the same location. Maybe it's just the media making it seem bigger than it is?

^I used to HATE country music.

As I've gotten older I've learned to appreciate it a little more, I wouldn't listen to it at the gym or at a party, but for certain activities it's great.

Sitting on the patio at the cabin with some buds having beers, boating, floating down a river, around a camp fire, fuck ya.

Are you talking country or the backwards hat wearing rock/rap with a bit of twang with a southern accent country music that has been really popular the last 15 years? I feel like most people can get into this new country (me as well) and most people except die hards dislike 'classic' country lol

[underscore]

Well it seems like she's selling out the biggest venues in whatever city she goes to for multiple shows in the same location. Maybe it's just the media making it seem bigger than it is?

Probably a bit of both? It's definitely a massive tour and people are paying stupid amounts of money for it but she's also not the only one who has sold out big places.

[westopher]

It's honestly an even bigger deal than people are making. Her tour as an economy are bigger than some states. It's the only tour that will have ever grossed over a billion dollars and will likely be similar to the number 2 and number 3 tours put together. It's absolutely fucking crazy.

[MarkyMark]

Probably a bit of both? It's definitely a massive tour and people are paying stupid amounts of money for it but she's also not the only one who has sold out big places.

Yeah it's probably just how quickly it's selling out and for the money it's going for. 6 shows in Toronto seems like a lot, and I don't know who's spending a couple grand on a ticket to see Motley Crue

Add to the fact that Ticketmaster has to limit the amount of people who can even try to buy tickets or their website crumbles from the traffic

[StylinRed]

Well it seems like she's selling out the biggest venues in whatever city she goes to for multiple shows in the same location. Maybe it's just the media making it seem bigger than it is?


I saw a news story in passing stating Taylor is on set to be the highest grossing female artist by the end of this tour and like the 3rd or 4th wealthiest music artist

This is like the first tour that's selling out tickets for shows a year in advance

[EvoFire]

right on topic and right on time

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F2sy4hzd2aihb1. png

Is that adjusted for inflation though? I would kill for 2017 living costs right now (Ed Sheeran)

[Badhobz]

I enjoy tay tay music. It’s not too bad. Strange that she used to be a country singer and now she’s just like uhhhh pop-ish

[roastpuff]

She was country pop to begin with, and pop has the widest reach IMO. Great for her for making herself the biggest music star of the century (possibly)

[MG1]

Respect to you, son.......... a man admitting to liking Taylor Swift music.

[sonick]

I am not super familiar with her music originally, but I really dig the Taylor's Versions that she's been releasing, they are much more folk/singer-songwriter vibe than what I remembered them to be.

I am looking forward to the TV of 1989. Ryan Adams did an acoustic cover of the entire 1989 album a few years back and its really good.

[supafamous]

Honestly if you haven't heard the album Folklore by Taylor swift you are missing out. Written with Aaron dessner from the national and Justin Vernon of bon iver. It's a fucking hammer of an album, and totally solidifies TS as a true talent that goes well beyond a pop star.
I wouldn't sit through a concert TBH because it isn't my thing beyond that album, but even the snobbiest of music snobs should appreciate her.

I'm a fan of Tay Tay too particularly as she's grown up and taken some strong political stances. I'm not much of a concert goer since they are usually too loud for my damaged ears but I'd definitely go see her live (but after Adele and Beyonce) as she works her ass off to give her fans a show. 3.5 hour long show and it doesn't matter what the weather is.

[underscore]

Yeah it's probably just how quickly it's selling out and for the money it's going for. 6 shows in Toronto seems like a lot, and I don't know who's spending a couple grand on a ticket to see Motley Crue

Add to the fact that Ticketmaster has to limit the amount of people who can even try to buy tickets or their website crumbles from the traffic

Their website has always been a piece of shit so that's not totally surprising, but I imagine it's got to be borderline unusable when her tickets go on sale lol.

What'd be an interesting (but impossible to get) number is the total amount people have spent on tickets, not just revenues. When you see people paying scalpers a fortune for tickets in the nosebleeds the amount of money people have spent to see her would be even further ahead of the revenue numbers. I'm guessing at least part of that is people trying to show off by going to a show that they wouldn't have otherwise but it's still nuts.

[westopher]

I'm a fan of Tay Tay too particularly as she's grown up and taken some strong political stances. I'm not much of a concert goer since they are usually too loud for my damaged ears but I'd definitely go see her live (but after Adele and Beyonce) as she works her ass off to give her fans a show. 3.5 hour long show and it doesn't matter what the weather is.

That's fuckin Springsteen sets. Can't argue with that.

[Badhobz]

I just like her cuz she’s a hot blonde. What’s not to like….. oh her music isn’t too bad either.

[punkwax]

I enjoy tay tay music. It’s not too bad. Strange that she used to be a country singer and now she’s just like uhhhh pop-ish

Appealing to a wider audience to avoid being pigeonholed is marketing 101. Kane Brown did a similar thing. Got famous with country and is now dabbling in pop.

Dolly Parton recently released a rock album..

Long story short, people in the entertainment business know how to make money.

[Manic!]

Her tour is expected to gross over a billion dollars. Setting a new record. Her tour uses 84 semi trucks for each show. it's crazy.

This is what made her a star. Check out the size of the mic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClZflY3lgok

[Badhobz]

So did Tim McGraw bone her then ?

Niceeeeee

[SkinnyPupp]

Good to see that Jeff Jarret's family babysitter is doing well for herself these days

[StylinRed]

How much are tickets for her concert? I took my gf to her concert in Chicago back in 2018 and they were $600 total for two tickets by the stage, can't remember if they were ticket master aftermarket tickets or regular priced tho

But I imagine this time around with the costs of everything it would be in the 1000s for one ticket :lol

[whitev70r]

Damn this is dope ... why can't our engineers think of things like this. Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel in Virginia, USA. Has anyone ever driven across and under this?

https://i.insider.com/5947ff63e592edd7648b4b00?width=800

https://www.geoengineer.org/storage/news/1767/featured_image/584/888639b535d99236c0df441262ad877f_XL.jpg

[radeonboy]

^I’m sure they have, but it’s probably too expensive to do without good reason. That said, maybe this can be our Massey tunnel replacement solution given how the governments flip flop between a tunnel and a bridge.

[Badhobz]

You should see the HK to Macau bridge / tunnel. That thing blows this outta the water.

[whitev70r]

^ just did a bit of googling ... the HK Macau one is LONG ass .. but what is weird is that I think Macau/China drives on the right hand side and HK drives on the left and you need special permit.

I think you have the bridge/tunnel if there are lots of ships that need to cross. I don't know how many ships need to cross Massey and it is short. What we need is a bridge like that to Victoria! Forget these delays, cancellations, mechanical ship failure, BS.

[radeonboy]

BC Ferries will be in shambles if they build a tunnel France / England style to connect the island to the lower mainland. And given our productivity level it'll take like 50+ years to get through all the red tape and NIMBYism that's going to appear.

We simply don't have the money or economic growth to justify large infrastructure projects like this (unfortunately).

[whitev70r]

Yah, and if any Prov government ever decided to do it ... then next government would revoke it. That and the $50B bridge will turn out to be $150B.

Those China men ... they are more than just good at moving !!

[Badhobz]

Fuck man this is why western society is getting left behind. ChiNAR wants a bridge they just build one. It’s done in like a few months.

We want a bridge, we need to ask everyone and their mothers for approval. Then it has to go through a gazillion tests and engineering oversight committees etc. by the time it’s all done the costs are 4x what was initially quoted and it’ll already underserve the needs of the people.

I’m trying to push Rob bank second terminal and got bogged down in environmental regulations and talks with the First Nations. Something about some fucking bird that isn’t even endangered but is at risk if we build robbank terminal 2.

Fuck you bird.

[radeonboy]

^Think Hong Kong had a similar problem when the airport tried to build a new runway in the same area, but instead of birds it's pink dolphins.

It's not easy to find a balance between China's method of 'we're doing this whether you like it or not' vs western method of 'let's consider everyone's concerns' (and take forever in the process) - each have their pros and cons.