Cfwydirk
Cfwydirk t1_jdok73n wrote
A bigger win for the rank and file than for Mr. Fain.
Bravo Shawn Fain you got this! Prove yourself to the membership and you will someday retire as head of UAW!
Cfwydirk t1_jd0ht4f wrote
You are trying to do it the hard way. Just buy a plug in timer for the heater you have.
Cfwydirk t1_jcn7s3l wrote
Reply to What are some bifl kitchen jtems? by NebuKadneZaar
Corningware
Cfwydirk t1_jaame8q wrote
Cfwydirk t1_j9vfnie wrote
Reply to comment by Feruk_II in Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance by fghfghhh
There is a reason they don’t leave a trail for the auditors to find.
Cfwydirk t1_j9vf39i wrote
Reply to comment by Feruk_II in Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance by fghfghhh
There have been a few instances of such things but, they never tell you what happened to cause the craziness.
Such as was the contractor tasked to find a better way of doing this or that? Then, after analysis the old tried and true equipment or method of doing things was the best way causing the research cost being rolled into the cost of the item.
Cfwydirk t1_j9ve5sv wrote
Reply to comment by cscf0360 in Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance by fghfghhh
That’s the beauty of politics. When you fund things and there is no oversight it’s hard to point fingers.
Cfwydirk t1_j9vdimz wrote
Reply to comment by NuteTheBarber in Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance by fghfghhh
Smoke and mirrors. There is already a branch of government that fills that roll. Since 1921, the (General Accountability Office) has been serving the public. In that role. The politicians of both parties hold them on a leash and don’t have them audit all Federal programs as they should. “The work of the GAO is done at the request of congressional committees or subcommittees or is mandated by public laws or committee reports.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Accountability_Office
Cfwydirk t1_j9sn2pc wrote
Reply to comment by LystAP in Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance by fghfghhh
Amen. When you take off the star spangled rose colored glasses, it’s pretty ugly here.
Cfwydirk t1_j9sb6cx wrote
I 100% support arming Ukraine.
However in America we fund many programs, yet have little oversight of exactly where the money goes.
Cfwydirk t1_j9moo9i wrote
Cfwydirk t1_j9m6w94 wrote
Reply to Supreme Court rejects man’s bid to sue police over arrest for Facebook parody by sue_me_please
More proof the US Supreme Court is a political institution.
Cfwydirk t1_j7lbug1 wrote
Reply to comment by RockyMtnStyle in Need help finding an leather messenger bag by DP_MA
Sorry I don’t. There many are reviews online. My bag still looks good after 18 years.
Cfwydirk t1_j6okuq1 wrote
Former Ambassador Richard Olson got burned, so General Allen must not have fully crossed the line.
Cfwydirk t1_j6lqlub wrote
Reply to comment by SuperDave310 in Does anybody know the origin story of BIFL? by knowhow_LM
They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: Are Old Appliances Better Than New Ones? They could, and they could be energy efficient.
https://www.homeserve.com/en-us/blog/home-improvement/old-appliances-vs-new-appliances/
And yes, we all know modern appliances are energy efficient. In the old days electricity was cheap.
A 20-year-old refrigerator could use 1,700 kWh of electricity every year, compared with about 450 kWh for a similarly sized new ENERGY STAR model. At an electrical cost of 12 cents per kWh, that represents a savings of $150 per year and a potential payback of about 7-9 years.
Cfwydirk t1_j6ldnk2 wrote
Reply to comment by graywoman7 in Does anybody know the origin story of BIFL? by knowhow_LM
The semantics mean nothing. The plan is for consumers to buy more often. Even the hardcore green environment people don’t “get” it. More crap to put in landfills and pollute.
Cfwydirk t1_j6l3jv2 wrote
Many things used to be near buy it for life. The terminology is still used in government economic reports. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves and more are still called “durable goods”. They sure were. Not any more. Today things are not built to last. They call that….
“planned obsolescence”
a policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of nondurable materials. =profit!
Cfwydirk t1_j5zfzd8 wrote
Reply to comment by RedStag86 in Looking for various size glass food storage container set that all have the same exact lid by RedStag86
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Glass+food+storage+with+same+size+lid&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Plenty more where that came from. Google search: “glass food storage using the same lid”
Cfwydirk t1_j5x8cqv wrote
Reply to Looking for various size glass food storage container set that all have the same exact lid by RedStag86
Jeez! A simple google search will show what you are looking for.
Cfwydirk t1_j2ezn3u wrote
Reply to BIFL t shirts/long sleeves by Background-Peace-912
The sizing may not be right for you but, these shirts last.
Cfwydirk t1_jdty16j wrote
Reply to [BIFL][Request]EDC/Industrial Work Knife by NothingLikeCoffee
You are overthinking this. Do not buy a quality knife just to abuse it. You already know the abuse you give a utility knife dulls blades. The abuse will dull a quality knife blade just as quickly.
Buy a good knife for personal use and take care of it.
The beauty of a utility knife is brand new razor sharp blades cost $0.016 each. And if your knife is stolen you can replace it for $5.99 - $22.99.
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/hand-tools/utility-and-hobby-knife-blades/20536?store=15338&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuZLWgJz7_QIVXf_jBx32aQ7bEAQYAiABEgKDEfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Better yet, per suggestion of redditor F-21
Carbide Utility Blades stay 10 times sharper than traditional utility blades. The steel body helps to prevent breaking of the blade. https://www.authorizedtooloutlet.com/products/dewalt-dwht11131l-carbide-utility-blades-50-pack?variant=43358774460638¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google+shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OLL89n7_QIVbvbjBx2qVgbhEAQYAyABEgI7ZPD_BwE
https://www.acehardware.com/search?query=Utility+knife