GadgetComa’s Subconscious Rantings

Stupidity is a Pre-Existing Condition

Insurance companies should be granted an exception so they don’t have to cover hospital costs for covidiots like this. COVID patient in Louisiana says he’d opt for hospitalization again over vaccine Read more about this idiot on CBS News.

Science and Nature

07/21/21

Bathroom Remodel Project – Days 10-12

More visible progress, plus a few corrections. We’re seeing the benefits of being around to point out issues. The shower plumbing didn’t account for the height of the floor, so it had to be adjusted. We also had to point out the need for more height on the medicine cabinets. Fortunately, they were easy fixes and the crew handled them...

Health, Life, and Family

07/21/21

Ted Lasso Does It Again

I love how Jason Sudeikis decided to support the English footballers who were treated horribly on social media. Jason Sudeikis On His Viral Jumper In Support Of England’s Strikers Read the full article at www.vogue.co.uk.

Travel and Culture

07/21/21

Sorry, Big Oil. Electric Cars are the Future

At some point, I’m sure the big oil companies will find a way to get government handouts to switch to renewables instead of handouts to continue polluting. A new study lays to rest the tired argument that electric vehicles aren’t much cleaner than internal combustion vehicles. Over the life cycle of an EV — from digging up the materials needed...

Science and Nature

07/19/21

Beerbot? Nah. Give Me Cocktailbot.

Neat concept, but I’d prefer to have a full-stocked bar follow me. If it’s summer where you live, you’re likely spending many hours outdoors. A cold beer is a refreshing companion on a hot summer day, but there’s a downside: having to lug around a heavy cooler full of cans. Read the full article at www.slashgear.com.

Technology/Travel and Culture

07/16/21

Amazon Fights Against Fighting Fake Reviews

Amazon on Friday said it complained to Apple about an app called Fakespot, which it claims inaccurately identified fraudulent sellers and fake reviews, leading to the title’s removal from the App Store. Read the full article at appleinsider.com. Confusing, huh? Amazon got Apple to pull the Fakespot app claiming it violated App Store guidelines. Truth is, Fakespot easily spots fake...

Technology

07/16/21

Bathroom Remodel Project – Days 7-9

With a combination of some framing, electrical, and plumbing work, it’s starting to show signs of being our new bathroom. There’s still a lot of work ahead.

Health, Life, and Family

07/13/21

Bathroom Remodel Project – Days 5 & 6

Plenty of work happened on days 5 and 6, but the progress wasn’t as visible, since the big stuff is done for now. Most of the work was around electrical – removing old lights, planning for new ones, locating outlets and switches, and routing cable. Exciting! One might even say it was enlightening.

Health, Life, and Family