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- Re: Trump Lets “Good” Banks Hide Their Bad Fees (fwd), robert
- It's a weird distortion that credit unions can get away with not reporting these fees. Does this mean that the Trump admin and the Republicans like credit unions more?
- Re: rutabaaaga?, robert
- I think it was. The narration seems a little funky, 'tho it was an interesting overview.
- Re: VIVA CALLE 4/13, robert
- Not sure we'll be able to go to the gym this weekend at all.
- Re: 10 Things Retirees Should Stop Spending on Now (fwd), robert
- Getting rid of extra vehicles would probably be a good idea.
- Re: [nobawc-announce] [asony] Message about Sunnyvale closure (fwd), robert
- Does this mean that we need to have a meetup there?
- Re: Patti Smith, robert
- That's a Wednesday. Not sure I could make it or not. Are you going with anybody?
- Re: April 6, 2025 (Sunday) (fwd), robert
- I wonder how people will ultimately evaluate Trump's experiment with the shock treatment of making lots of changes all at once. It's possible that he could end up being the most unpopular president in the modern history, but it's also possible that he may ...
- JD Vanceâs Trumpian Attack on Time, Robert
- counterpunch.org It is confusing what time is being referred to in "again" in the "make America great again". Is it 1913 before income taxes were imposed? Is it during the reign of McKinley? I suppose that keeping us guessing is part of the fascist playboo...
- Re: article about special election, robert
- Does anybody yet know who will be in the runoff? I'm glad that Quevedo didn't dominate, at least. It gives me hope that there will be some meaningful pushback to Mahan's misdirected policies.
Re: Sarah Silverman show, robert
- According to wikipedia.org Silverman is so pro-Israel that she quit the Democratic Socialists of America.
Re: Omar pleads no contest, robert
- So sad.
Re: Tennant, robert
- Oh, you mean, this Fresh Air episode? Sure. I'm generally a Tennant fan.
Re: latin america-style import substitution?, robert
- I can never see Washington Post articles. Maybe we could figure out a way to share them, or, alternatively, you could download them and send them as attachments.
Re: ecohome expo 4/12, robert
- It says that this already happened on September 28, 2024 .
- Re: ecohome expo 4/12, robert
- Oh, sorry, was looking at the wrong link. Yeah, it happened today. Not sure we would've had time, anyway.
Re: lemmings, robert
- The painting seems timid -- not sure why there is such a hubbub.
Re: RCV in the county, robert
- I didn't remember that Raul Peralez supported ranked-choice voting in 2022, where-I-livespotlight.com . Too bad it wasn't better supported. There's no doubt that Mahan would oppose such a move.
Re: Before we Die show, robert
- Not sure it matters much since we won't be seeing it. Honestly, it wasn't that great of a show.
Re: the Matts, robert
- "[Mahan] called the “establishment†candidate with special interest backing from oil and gas corporations such as Chevron and PG&E." Umm, what? I don't think so. "I’m going to support common sense candidates." He's in good company -- Trump also supp...
Re: April 11, 2025 (fwd), robert
- I'm waiting for the biggest data deportation program ever -- and falling right into the hands of Putin.
📅 Just scheduled: National Seniors in Cohousing monthly Q&A, Robert
- FYI. where-I-live and South Bay Cohousing:Intentional Neighborhoods invites you to a new event ; 200C; 0C; x200C; ; 200C; 00C;...
The Vagina Monologues Donation, Chao Lee
- Dear Robert, Thank you so much for supporting The Vagina Monologues fundraiser! We've added your name and ticket count to the guest list, and we can't wait to see you at the show. Your generous donation of $63.30 was received on April 12, 2025. Please note...
Re: essay from our niece Holly (fwd), robert
- Boy, it must suck to have to move out of their place in order to do upgrades. I doubt that we'll be able to afford to do this sort of big house renovation in the foreseeable future.
Re: Morgan Spurlock, robert
- Interesting how difficult it is to craft a stellar legacy -- it may well be impossible.
Re: Clockwork Alchemy steampunk convention, robert
- I'll take this off my reminders.
Washington Post password, robert
- When are you going to give me your Washington Post password?
Re: You've scheduled: Many Friends Brewing in Saratoga (fwd), robert
- I have "go to protest" for Saturday. Not sure what this protest is, however -- I didn't record the details.
Re: 🐰Hop Into Eggs-clusive Easter Savings! ( fwd), robert
- Ignore it. I'll fix it so you don't get these.
today, Robert
- I'll be leaving here in about 10 mins.
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- today, Robert
- I'll be leaving in a few mins.
- Friday, Robert
- My co-workers and ex-co-workers want to meet for lunch on Friday. I suspect that I'll need to borrow your car. Kosher?
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- Re: Friday, Robert
- Not sure. goo.gl is the latest suggestion. I'll wait for the melee to settle down.
Re: Disclosure About Your Retirement Plan (fwd), robert
- Good idea, worth a try.
work meeting times, Robert
- There's been a request that the Monday night meetings be changed from 9:30pm PDT to 9pm PDT instead. So, I'll be meeting at 9pm on Mondays instead.
Re: Steampunk Digest: Nautilus and The Gi lded Age to Premiere in June; Explorer Reader Survey (fwd), robert
- Dammit. We're so far behind on everything. We're entertainment deprived.
Re: Our 9th Earth Day Action celebration (fwd), robert
- Do you need to RSVP? (I didn't look at the flyer yet.) What time should we go? Will we also go to the protest briefly?
Re: [nobawc-announce] Call to support REI workers!! (fwd), robert
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Re: April 14, 2025 (fwd), robert
- This is just one among many distractions. When it comes down to it, although it is something that should be thought about, it seems like there are many more big policy changes that are being made that need to be dealt with -- Trump and his minions are jus...
Re: pelvic floor, robert
- I think it's no big news that I have tight hamstrings and hips.
Re: Stupid Coup Month Three: Two Plus Two Is Still Four (fwd), robert
- Well, I am looking forward to 2 weeks from now -- the mark of the first 100 days, when the honeymoon for Trump's supporters may finally be over.
Re: Chopsticks Cookies (fwd), robert
- Well, if Camera 3 finally gets some watchable movies, maybe we can go to Angkor Chef.
Re: camoflaged invasion of Panama, robert
- Or, perhaps, simply, just to justify the outrageously huge defense department budget request -- just stir up some hornet's nests so congress will be forced to hand over the money. Maybe Flora will really always be employed by the VA -- who knows?
Re: maybe we shouldn't be asking for receipts, robert
- Frankly, I'd rather risk absorbing toxic chemicals by taking a receipt that I can later review than become a victim of stolen identity.
Re: comment from British academic about the situation here, robert
- This is just the tip of the iceberg. If foreign students are prevented from attending universities, it's not just the universities that would suffer -- all the business supporting those people, including housing, food, etc. will also suffer. And, forcing t...
- Re: comment from British academic about the situation here, heather Howard
- Couldn’t agree more. Also, the fear that’s being spread. One of my grad students says they are “self-deporting,” Multiply this by hundreds who are leaving now voluntarily and all those who are being recruited now for next AY and are having second thoughts,...
Re: NLRB infiltration by Russian hackers?, robert
- Everything bad, everywhere, all at once.
Re: dedollarization, robert
- Having the Euro has a major currency would definitely be a positive thing. Trump will try hard to de-dollarize the world, but I have a feeling that a lot of business interests will push back hard. His administration will probably back down like he's done ...
Re: RCV on back burner, robert
- It's OK if it's on the back-burner -- as long as it doesn't go away.
Re: other abundance agenda, robert
- Agreed. And, the resistance to "going back" on women's rights is an important piece here: allowing women to make choices on bearing children and entering the workforce or getting an education is key to the part of "fewer" [children]. Unfortunately, income...
Re: US massive trade surplus...in education, robert
- Well, in general, Trump and his ilk completely ignore services sold to other countries. It's pretty distorted how their thinking is.
Re: lefty preppers, robert
- Glad they mention Margaret Killjoy. I already struggle to get everything done. Adding prepping on top of that is difficult. It's probably a balance, but I feel like it's difficult to find time to enjoy life before your imminent death.
Re: The Tax Wars First Crusader (fwd), robert
- It's not yet available on the pod. I'm hopeful.
Re: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor team up, robert
- Did you read the article referenced in this article?: vanityfair.com Pretty disturbing. Marx would have had a lot to say, I think. Steve Bannon says "the over-leveraged US economy is going to crash". It's not the overleveraged US economy that going to cau...
Re: You're invited: Party for Dollars & Sense (fwd), robert
- Seems like it would be quite a hike to go from your yoga thing up to Richmond.
Re: Fwd: YAK Fun Run and Plant Sale April 26 and 27, Match Mochi Madness, and many more workshops, classes and updates (fwd), robert
- Again?! When did you need me to go? What is on your list?
Re: Maher's visit with DJT, robert
- I did like Maher's movie about religion. That was very funny. But, haven't really followed him much since (except when we visit , of course 😏). I don't think I could ever meet with someone like Trump or a Trump-like person. Just too much of a bully, a cons...
Spring SBV birthdays, Elaine Sarni
- Hi friends, Four of our members have spring birthdays: Robert, Richard, Nisha and me. Let's get together to celebrate spring, their spring birthdays and our long friendships. Date: next Sunday evening April 27th, Location: DiLac restaurant, 2850 Quimby Rd,...
- FW: Spring SBV birthdays, Robert
- Will you be back in time to attend this?
- Re: Spring SBV birthdays, Nisha Blum
- Hi all, Sorry to miss this event the 2nd year in a row, but Matt & I will be out-of-town again, like last year. Thanks for the invitation, and hope to see everyone another time. Happy birthday to Robert, Richard & Elaine! Regards, Nisha
- Re: Spring SBV birthdays, Shalabh Agarwal
- Happy Birthday to all. I should be able to make it. Glad we're going to Di Lac instead of the usual.
- Re: Spring SBV birthdays, Robert
- Noelle and I would like to attend. Please consider this our RSVP.
Re: Re Giants tickets (fwd), robert
- How are you going to do this? I guess you could start collecting money now and set a deadline of when you'll buy the tickets, e.g., end of this week. Then, at least, some people will be able to sit together. Does everybody do Paypal? If so, they could pay...
RE: Re Giants tickets (fwd), robert
- Oh, you should contact Bernard via Meetup.com via the Member list and send him a message that way to ask about Friday.
RE: Re Giants tickets (fwd), robert
- Glad it worked out.
Re: Thank You for Contacting My Office (fwd), robert
- A bit redundant sending him a note, but at least you have something in writing.
Thank you for your recent feedback, Whitney Yu
- Dear Robert, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at CVS Pharmacy on April 20, 2025. Providing exceptional customer care is a priority for us. Your feedback will help us to make experiences even better in the future and we would love the o...
You're confirmed for: where-I-live Giants Baseball Game (fireworks night!), Meetup
- Title: You're confirmed for: where-I-live Giants Baseball Game (fireworks night!) You're going! where-I-live Giants Baseball Game (fireworks night!) Unumhum Brewing Friday, May 30 at 6:30 PM US/Pacific Excite Ballpark Directions See event details Unsubscri...
Joyce Manina sent you $31.00USD (fwd), Noelle
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Re: trump polls, robert
- I'll read your cited article later, but something to chew on: foxnews.com Even Republicans voters are growing frustrated.
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- Re: trump polls, robert
- Yeah, I agree. Why have babies when life seems crappy?
Re: MS Contact, Robert
- I received a message from you. (Calling you at the office number you left keeps hanging up for some reason.) Anyway, not sure what this is about, but I hope that my account has been converted from a managed account to an unmanaged account, allowing me to t...
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- RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: MS Contact, Robert
- Thanks. I got a message from Neil saying that it should be able to be transferred in-kind, but I think he was assuming that the brokerage account on the Fidelity side is also unmanaged. I asked my broker at Fidelity about setting up the transfer to an unma...
Re: Reminder re: this Sunday dinner 4/27 DiLac Restaurant, Robert
- I RSVP'd for both Noelle and myself earlier this week.
Re: Hegseth had unsecured internet line to connect with Signal, robert
- Maybe he works for the Russians?
Re: E-V.com on Newsom and AOC, robert
- I don't think it matters whether he's a phony or not. The fact is that he's pro-millionaire and pro-billionaire. That is primarily why I never, ever voted for him, and never will. He's just another Clinton clone and, in some ways, even worse. I would vote...
Re: Culper spy ring beer, robert
- Do you think this was a pivot or was it a TURN?
Re: WaPost & open ai, robert
- Not surprising. It's where the money is. At least, right now.
Re: endtimes fascism interview, robert
- Yeah, this was interesting, and, yet, depressing. I guess this doom scrolling, except expecting doom in-the-real-world. It begs the question about what really motivates these people. Is life just about outliving the other guy? Or, is it laughing, admiring...
Re: 2025 New Maple Crop (fwd), robert
- I don't think so. We hardly ever use maple syrup, not even as a sugar substitute.
Re: enshittification is the point, robert
- As Cory Doctorow has explained, this model is built into capitalism. Convenience and just the plain laziness of Americans just make it that much worse.
Re: BART’s where-I-live Station: “The Worst New Transit Project in... (fwd), robert
- Well, the Youtube video is pretty convincing. In any case, it does seem like a dangerous gambit.
Re: Ethical and Civil Liberties Risks in RFK Jr .s Autism Registry Initiative (fwd), robert
- Yeah, seems like a nightmare. Not sure why you'd go out of your way to stigmatize people -- unless, maybe, if you are eugenicist.
Re: TurboTax Update: Federal Return Accepted, Robert
- We got our tax refunds, just FYI.
USPS Hold Mail Request Confirmation, http : //www . usps . com/~auto-reply
- Title: Welcome! Confirmation #: CAH526232270 en-US Hello ROBERT, We've received your USPS Hold MailPS Hold Mail request USPS Hold Mail Details Confirmation #: CAH526232270 Hold Mail for: ROBERT where-I-live Phone: my-Oakland-voicemail-number Email: http://...
- Re: USPS Hold Mail Request Confirmation, Robert
- Your Hold Mail Has Been Scheduled Your Confirmation Number: CAH526232270 Please print this page for your records or write down your confirmation number. Print Your Confirmation Number: CAH526232270 Customer Contact Information Robert where-I-live eu.org St...
Re: Reservation Confirmation (fwd), robert
- We will need to have your newspaper held. We can do this on Sunday or some time this coming week.
pro-natalism on NPR, Robert
- boisestatepublicradio.org You probably missed this. Apparently, there are a lot of right-wing causes associated with this organization: sourcewatch.org There was nary a mention of increased immigration to solve any possible ('tho doubtful) economic issues....
Re: Barbara Fleig paid $47.00 to your Venmo account. Leave it in Venmo or transfer it to your bank account., Robert
- I'm not able to log on to access these funds. I assume it was a mistake. When I try logging in, I get Enter the full card number and expiration date for the CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Mastercard Credit Card ending in 52 that you have linked to Venmo. My Citizen's...
Re: Yoga & A Hike 5/4!🌳 (fwd), robert
- Are you going to this?
Re: GNGT 2025 Final Potluck Reminder (fwd), robert
- Will you be eating this in lieu of lunch on Sunday? Will we have time to go to the gym afterwards, before the sibling meeting?
Vacation Stop Confirmation, http : //www . mercurynews . com/~subscriberservices
- Title: AAS Your request has been received Hello NOELLE,Your newspaper delivery vacation hold is being processed Begin Hold: 05/03/2025 Resume Delivery: 05/10/2025 Account #: 1667883 Please allow 24 hours to process your request. If you have any questions p...
- Re: Vacation Stop Confirmation (fwd), robert
- Well, I called. Didn't get a chance to be confrontational and suggest temporarily canceling the newspaper, but, at least, you got two days of newspaper delivery credit.
Re: doris elaine email, robert
- Elaine Sarni <gmail.com>
Re: This Weekend's Movie Schedule (fwd), robert
- Sure. When?
neurodivergence, Robert
- movielens.org I never rated "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", so I don't think we saw it. It was listed as a movie that did a good job at portraying neurodivergence and why I added it to our Max watchlist.
black/blank screen on your computer after waking up from suspend/sleep, Robert
- I tried something on your computer to see if it fixes the "infinite hang" when trying to resume your computer after letting fall asleep. Please tell me if you see it again. Also, at some point, I'd like to try rebooting to see if it fixes things with the l...
Re: TONIGHT! Ira Flatow in SF 🎉 SciFri Events (fwd), robert
- Kinda short notice, huh?
Re: JTown farmers mkt back, robert
- Yep. Looks like my computer correctly reminded me of this.
Re: House 🏠 209 Raymond Buckner Drive, Robert
- Well, this does leave some options for you, but you still carry the monkey on your back. We should have a group discussion.
Re: Not Mayday but May Day: Trump Craters, the Public Rises to the Occasion (fwd), robert
- 👍
Re: Fwd: Bhavani Margaret, Robert
- Sure. What have you done so far? What's left to do?
Re: Google Inactive Account Manager reminder (fwd), robert
- Three months seems a bit long, but otherwise this looks fine.
Hello! (fwd), Noelle
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Free for All, Robert
- pbs.org I think it started Tue, which is why we didn't see it on KQED.
Re: Barbara Fleig requests $46.81 (fwd), robert
- You could try logging on to see if you can pay online. If it doesn't work, then you should ask for their address and send them a check.
Re: [The Washington Post] Sinners is a Black challenge to white Christianity (fwd), robert
- When are we supposed to leave for this?
Re: streaming TV series recs, robert
- We saw the previews for this. Looked amusing, but I consider it low priority entertainment. Hadn't heard about this one. In any case, I added both to our watchlists.
Re: Paris Marx on Democracy Now!, robert
- I was unable to find the parts, just the whole show.
Re: [SV4Bernie] where-I-live Tesla Takedown Thursday & Saturday (fwd), robert
- Not sure it was specifically Tesla that was taken down, but glad it's going down nevertheless.
Re: Feds Threaten Wikipedia After Right-Wing Media Uproar (fwd), robert
- Wikipedia is so insanely popular that just putting up a few banner messages would probably quash any talk of trying to shut it down. It seems like a lot of bluster for no reason.
Re: [nobawc-announce] accepting new member applications at Interstitial Technology Co-operative (fwd), robert
- I don't think I have the bandwidth to apply before the May 11 deadline. I'll keep it in mind in any case.
Re: Fandango Purchase Confirmation - Please Read (fwd), robert
- I thought you used AMC Theaters directly?
Re: mixed martial arts fitness "clubs" for young men, robert
- Funny. I just posted a message in Signal saying that younger people are joining fewer clubs, and that I didn't know why. This article seems to contradict that statement.
Re: non-askers, robert
- I like it when people ask me questions. It's the only way I get to respond. And I like to ask questions -- probably too many. (Probably why my career quiz profile said that I should be a psychologist.) It's when the other person doesn't stop talking that ...
- Re: non-askers, heather Howard
- You should give lessons to men who date
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- Re: non-askers, robert
- I didn't like the line in the article how, when the guy asked a question, he broke up with the gal. I did like in the article how the gal stayed quiet for a while. To me, that's really the problem. We need to learn to be quiet and to embrace silence, even...
Re: Jon Stewart profile on E-V.com, robert
- I really like his interviews. He manages to ask the deep and interesting questions. However, he is still very accepting of capitalism and its traits and is probably my primary hesitancy in voting for him for president.
Re: SNF Medicare revalidation deadline extended to Aug. 1 (fwd), robert
- That sounds bad. They need better people working there.
Re: Mary HK Choi, robert
- Not sure if it would matter at this point, unless it's something that I'd want to tell other people.
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- Re: Mary HK Choi, robert
- Ah. And vice-versa. How does one go about testing?
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- Re: Mary HK Choi, robert
- The online test (jotform.com ) gives me a score of 30 which is "moderate to high range". The jotform.com one gives me a score of 21 which "falls into the high range". OTOH, jotform.com gives me a score of 73, which "falls into the low range". Doesn't have...
Re: everything's gone pear-shaped, robert
- Well, it's definitely strange.
Re: AI coming for coding jobs in Cleveland, robert
- It's interesting to speculate how this could go wrong.
Re: COVID effects on youngins voting trends, robert
- Well, we'll how Trump's voters support him after a year or so after the economy and various social issues have settled in. This could also be how social media has manufactured consent.
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- Re: COVID effects on youngins voting trends, robert
- Agree with the below. Also, like I said in the kitchen, there's the whole issue about whether people 18-21 vote at all -- they usually don't. They don't really start voting until later in life. So, they may change their minds by that time (as mentioned bel...
Re: population rise in CA, robert
- What, me? Worry?
Re: assisted living, robert
- I wonder if Long-Term Care insurance will pay for moving to Mexico. In any case, it sounds like, unless the people working there care about you, you will not have a good rest-of-your-life.
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- Re: assisted living, robert
- People tend to care more about family members or people they have known for a while, but, yeah, I suppose caring about older people regardless of relation sometimes happens.
Re: mayor's endorsement, robert
- Again, less bad than Quevedo, but I'm still supporting Chavez-Lopez.
packing list for Santa Barbara, Robert
- Am I missing anything? Anything not needed? -- toothbrush toothpaste hairbrush floss Post-Its underwear pair socks flannel shirt black hoodie black silk shorts shorts swimsuit polo shirt sweat pants socks underwears electric shaver t-shirts vitamins prescr...
Re: Fwd: May the Fourth Beer With You: Sip on Chalmun's Punch while enjoying craft beer, art and great weather! (fwd), robert
- Glad we're staying home to watch the game.
Re: [The Washington Post] Sinners is a Black challenge to white Christianity, robert
- Well, its moral tales are definitely not clear-cut. It is kinda of funny that the vampires and church-goers have more in common than the white supremacists. I suppose that white supremacists are always bad in every context -- they don't even have a soundt...
Re: book reports, Robert
- A couple of years ago, I pulled my Linear Algebra book off my shelf and was looking through it, to see if I actually did learn about eigenvectors and eigenvalues. I looked at other parts, too, and went through some of the exercises in my head. Then, I stu...
- Re: book reports, Brian
- Yeah, I definitely didn't remember what an eigenvalue is, let alone why they're important. But at least I did remember what linear independence means. :)
wifi passwords, Robert
- JTown Pizza: drinkbeer Roy's Station: soymocha
Re: One More Note About the Potluck (fwd), robert
- 👍
Re: Reminder: How was your visit with Dr. Smith? (fwd), robert
- Yeah. I ignore most of these.
Re: USPS Expected Delivery on Monday, May 5 , 2025 arriving by 8:00pm 94490081054627819 51533 (fwd), robert
- I would hope so. I don't know.
Tom Tomorrow's The Task Force, Robert
- substack.com
Re: Jitterbug senior phones, robert
- I see that these phones do not work internationally nor outside of the U.S. domestic area. According to cnet.com , you can ditch your phone when traveling to another country and just buy a burner flip phone, which you would trash after you return.
paybyphone, Robert
- The PIN we used for parking at MBTA station in Boston, paybyphone, is your birthday. We should've used the last 4 digits of your cell phone, but didn't think of that.
Re: From Gail re: dinners with you, Noelle
- Robert said he could cook his food. We did this when we stayed with our sister-in-law who said she didn't have any vegan food, but in the pantry there were vegan ingredients he was able to use to make some food. There's also Trader Joe's. Yes. I think I h...
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