Probably not worth repairing something like that (assuming it’s a cheapo version).

Goodwill or ebay might be a good resource to save some money on a replacement.

Speaking English isn’t a requirement to be in the country.

I’d just like to keep what I earn, taxes are ridiculous.

Companies are, and always have been greedy, that’s the point of their existence. They didn’t decide one day to become greedy. They will always maximize profits, always. You should more blame inflation than anything, it’s by far more damaging to your spending power and savings than anything else.

That’ll happen as long as people keep buying them.

Like many others here, travel. I would also like to get into gardening and become a better cook.

“Literal nazi” really?

The government (in any form, city, town, etc) shouldn’t erect statues or monuments.

A bit off topic, but cool jax-website. I didn’t know it existed.

10 different calls, thankfully nothing serious came of it: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/07/21/large-police-presence-reported-at-multiple-jacksonville-target-stores-reason-unclear/

When I was younger: Vanilla ice cream & maple syrup. Talk about a sugar high!

It’s also used in gum, not sure how much though.

Craftsman has brought back a lot of their manufacturing back to the USA: https://www.craftsman.com/pages/where-its-made

You want me to compare a country to a continent, which contains several different governments?

The US system has it’s problems, obviously, but it also has the best treatments in the world. People come from all over to get treatment in the US.

Money is a great motivator for “big pharma” to develop treatments.

I’ve been to the one at Bayard and it’s crazy, mardi gras on the water. I doubt this one will be as busy, but it is closer to town so we’ll see.

Keypad deadbolt lock for my front door. Not a “smart lock” (I try not to have anything online outside my house). I haven’t pulled a key out of my pocket in years.

If it died I would buy one same day.

Healthcare is one of the heaviest regulated industries in the US. Less regulations would be better-you could go to a store, see a menu board and order an MRI with upfront pricing.

Florida checking in: it’s good for your skin! I don’t like getting sweaty in the 10seconds it takes to walk to my truck, but i prefer it over everything else.

From the article:

We are excited to launch a new bar/restaurant concept in the space for 2024 so stay tuned.