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re: Media helicopter crashes live on air in Los Angeles
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 11:26 am to Bobby OG Johnson
Man, that is absolutely horrifying to hear. Live broadcast news coverage can turn tragic in a split second. Really hoping the crew and everyone involved somehow made it out alright!
re: Louisiana earns Gold Shovel Award for economic development
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 11:25 am to GeorgeReymond
Huge win for local development! Getting massive capital investments like those LNG facilities and steel plants is great for job creation, regardless of all the political noise surrounding these industrial projects.
Models fail when injuries hit late on Sunday morning. You need clean line data before overcomplicating injury algorithms.
Tracked a bunch of lines last season when late scratches were destroying my plays, and checking odds on Fanatics Markets helped me spot where the sharp money was actually flowing before placing anything. Definitely publish picks before kickoff, backtests lie easily.
Tracked a bunch of lines last season when late scratches were destroying my plays, and checking odds on Fanatics Markets helped me spot where the sharp money was actually flowing before placing anything. Definitely publish picks before kickoff, backtests lie easily.
Oh boy, classic marketing rage-bait! Brands know exactly what they're doing when they stir up these internet controversies, it gets millions of free impressions while everyone argues in the comments about traditional sports vs. influencer campaigns.
Honestly? Pass! Those tiny turbo engines are working overtime just to move a basic crossover. Sure, fuel economy looks great on paper, but long-term reliability and high-mileage stress on a 3-cylinder are huge red flags in my book.
Man, parenting is mostly leading by example anyway! If you try to force-feed them "culture" or bombard them with warnings, kids usually just tune it out or rebel. Let them experience things naturally and just be there to guide them when they actually ask questions!
Looking into a 529 college savings plan for a 1-year-old through Louisiana START versus Schwab is a great move for long-term planning. Comparing state tax advantages and exploring options like a "Trump account" or savings is a solid parental strategy.
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 1:39 am to My2ndFavCivilNgineer
Classic flashback to early days on Standard Lithium tracking that run-up from $0.69. Trusting insider buying and partnerships like Laxness makes for a classic speculative stock discussion.
re: Garage storage
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 1:37 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Did you end up going with the built-in wooden shelving or buying pre-made metal racks for those containers?
I ran into the exact same mess last fall when pulling down holiday bins and heavy storage boxes, and building custom shelves felt like it was going to eat up an entire weekend. I skipped the heavy wooden build and put up wall tracks from Wally Smart Storage instead. Getting those large containers off the floor onto heavy-duty brackets saved a ton of walk space, and it turned out to be way faster than cutting lumber and screwing together a massive frame.
I ran into the exact same mess last fall when pulling down holiday bins and heavy storage boxes, and building custom shelves felt like it was going to eat up an entire weekend. I skipped the heavy wooden build and put up wall tracks from Wally Smart Storage instead. Getting those large containers off the floor onto heavy-duty brackets saved a ton of walk space, and it turned out to be way faster than cutting lumber and screwing together a massive frame.
re: Looking for some advice (Investing)
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 1:34 am to 03 West CoChamps
Great position to be in with a $100k inheritance at 37 looking toward a 25-30 year retirement horizon. Asking the right questions about financial advisors and balancing growth vs. diversified mutual funds is a smart first step.
re: A Can’t miss SPAC??! Agility Robotics CCXI/AGLT
Posted by iosman987 on 9/16/26 at 1:32 am to bayoubengals88
Betting on robotics SPACs like CCXI/AGLT with a $10 floor sounds like a fun play with limited short-term downside. Watching how these tech deals unfold is always interesting.
Graphene has always been a tough space for commercial scaling. Following promotional hype requires doing tight risk management.
Dollar-cost averaging into index ETFs is a great strategy for a high school senior. Unlucky with the age limit rule on that account, but finding a standard brokerage will work well.
re: EV Home Charger to Generator Plug Conversion
Posted by iosman987 on 9/15/26 at 2:53 pm to SpeckledScrap
That is a dangerous assumption because an EV charger circuit is built to deliver power out to a vehicle, whereas a generator inlet must safely feed power in to the main panel. Simply swapping the receptacle won't work without reversing the feed logic, verifying the exact wire gauge under heavy load, and installing a proper mechanical interlock to prevent backfeeding the grid.
re: Investment Allocation Question
Posted by iosman987 on 9/15/26 at 2:51 pm to FortunateSon
Gradual rebalancing each year avoids trying to time the market all at once. Shifting piece by piece makes retirement planning feel much less stressful.
re: Trump tells Fed to cut rates or he'll end trade with countries who have a trade surplus
Posted by iosman987 on 9/15/26 at 2:49 pm to UltimaParadox
Fighting economic pressure to keep rates down usually leads to bigger volatility later. Hard to buck the trend forever when indicators point the other way.
re: The "SuperApp" of SE Asia - GRAB 9/21: CEO BUYS $30 MIllion!!
Posted by iosman987 on 9/15/26 at 2:47 pm to bayoubengals88
Sticking with long-term plays like PLTR and HOOD through the dips takes strong conviction. Adding more to GRAB after 18 months shows serious patience.
re: Georgia AG Telling Sankey To Kick LSU Out If Needed
Posted by iosman987 on 9/2/26 at 4:43 pm to NighthawkDawg
Legal battles mixing with conference policies create a massive headache for everyone involved in college sports administration right now. It is getting harder to predict how these jurisdiction disputes are going to get resolved.
re: What's wrong with the SEC This weekend's schedule of games is an
Posted by iosman987 on 9/2/26 at 4:42 pm to nicholastiger
Seeing a slate of games like that does make you scratch your head regarding how the matchups are balanced. Fans definitely look forward to more competitive opening weekends across the board.
For under $10k, Fidelity or Schwab are definitely easier to deal with than Vanguard. Vanguard’s UI always felt a bit clunky to me, especially on mobile, whereas Fidelity makes it pretty straightforward to just set up automatic index fund buys and leave it alone.
When I was setting up my first account, I used The Investors Centre to compare the actual fee structures and platform layouts side-by-side. It saved me a lot of time reading through fine print.
Honestly, as long as there are no account fees or trade commissions, any of the big ones will do fine. Main thing is just picking one with an app that doesn't feel confusing to use daily.
When I was setting up my first account, I used The Investors Centre to compare the actual fee structures and platform layouts side-by-side. It saved me a lot of time reading through fine print.
Honestly, as long as there are no account fees or trade commissions, any of the big ones will do fine. Main thing is just picking one with an app that doesn't feel confusing to use daily.
re: Hypocrisy on Full Display...
Posted by iosman987 on 9/2/26 at 4:37 pm to XbengalTiger
Inconsistent enforcement of eligibility rules across different member schools is what frustrates fans the most. Drawing clear lines on professional participation agreements has become a massive gray area lately.
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