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- Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The cars we love/hate & the cars we may buy.
- Replies: 90
- Views: 25171
Re: The cars we love/hate & the cars we may buy.
I have always used Turbo Diesel Truck (prime mover) oil in every vehicle owned. Petrol or diesel. Have done over 1 1/2 million K in total and every Toyota engine was fine. 1st Car - 1976 Falcon wagon - swear it was dipped in salt water before coming of assembly line. 2 engines in it both lasted only...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:12 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: TV speaker replaceable?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9567
Re: TV speaker replaceable?
He purchased a big 4WD after that fright. Pickup had 800,000K on it before its demise. 800,000!!!!!!!!! I don't think I have driven that miles total in my over 50 year driving career! Vinny Yep, 800,000K - Had the 3Y engine in it. Was still running perfectly up till its last day. Did oil change eve...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 7:52 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: TV speaker replaceable?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9567
Re: TV speaker replaceable?
Further and finally, when I asked the mechanic if a new car would be safer, he said consider the car is made of a lot of steel rather than plastics in modern vehicles. The compression is down 10% and the transmission is tired. Alas. In 4 years I may get a Tesla. Still, I would consider getting it r...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 7:01 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Any downside to bars?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 40531
Re: Any downside to bars?
Ha, how many groups of guys are there in the world where a post with "bars" in the title refers to the shiny metal, and not to locations serving alcoholic beverages? Dubai guys have it sorted :D ( image above ) That is beautiful, and also very Sodom and Gomorrah. O0 Or Beowulf. Grendel is on his wa...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:01 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: TV speaker replaceable?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9567
Re: TV speaker replaceable?
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/tele ... ull-hd-tvsbedraggled wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:27 pmBTW,
The Samsung TV model #: UN40C500QF.
If the above helps in the search for compatibility. And it's 10 years old.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00079347/
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:56 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: TV speaker replaceable?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9567
Re: TV speaker replaceable?
Hmm.. Try plugging in a set of headphones/speakers and see if the problem persists. If so, the issue is probably on the main circuit board amplifier section -> new TV time If not, try looking at the internal speaker connections. Very rarely do speakers fail. Used to be an electronics tech many years...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: TV speaker replaceable?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9567
Re: TV speaker replaceable?
It appears my 40 inch diagonal Samsung TV has developed a cracked speaker. The unit is 10 years old. Can a repair shop replace the speaker easily? Are there such repair shops? Thanks. Quick question, what makes you think the speaker is physically cracked? Can you actually see it? Friend recently ha...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10513
Re: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
There won't be two different USDs at the same time. If they actually do issue a new one with gold backing, they will cancel all the old ones. BTW, the new one would have to be 100% backed and the backing validated by a third party for anyone to believe it. As for the "crime of '73" (https://www.usm...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:15 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10513
Re: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
I'm just trying to understand Rickards' position. What is it about pegging the gold price at a high dollar amount that would cause inflation, at least in his mind? I still don't get it. I must be dumb. I don't think bakers value their materials and labor in grams of gold. Maybe I have to buy one of...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:06 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10513
Re: How Does Fixing the Gold Price Create Inflation
oops! double post
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: A place to talk about random things....
- Replies: 130
- Views: 35876
Re: A place to talk about random things....
[/quote] Never. Just like I like low maintenance pets I like low maintenance things to plant. Plus prior to this year I used to keep my house temperature at 56 degrees, not conducive to growing anything. Vinny [/quote] If you like low maintenance you might consider the permaculture method of growing...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:09 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Any downside to bars?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 40531
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:13 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Monetary Realism
- Replies: 1
- Views: 789
Monetary Realism
An interesting find while under lockdown.....
https://www.infogristle.com/monetary-realism.html
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https://www.infogristle.com/index.html
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Any downside to bars?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 40531
Re: Any downside to bars?
My source: People who survived WW2 in Europe
Gold was a store of wealth to restart their life "after" the war.-> Coins/bars OK as life had returned to normal.
Silver "Coins" for trade during the war -> Any display of excess wealth (Eg, Gold) was dangerous.
Gold was a store of wealth to restart their life "after" the war.-> Coins/bars OK as life had returned to normal.
Silver "Coins" for trade during the war -> Any display of excess wealth (Eg, Gold) was dangerous.
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:45 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Time to replace Macbook Pro?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 28446
Re: Time to replace Macbook Pro?
I would suggest having a look on eBay to find the average price of your MacBook.
If the repairs will cost more than half the market price, then look at replacing.
https://www.ebay.com/b/2013-Apple-Lapto ... /bn_225496
If the repairs will cost more than half the market price, then look at replacing.
https://www.ebay.com/b/2013-Apple-Lapto ... /bn_225496
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:41 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Computer games - then & now
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10383
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:02 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Monetary Debate from 1970's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 941
Monetary Debate from 1970's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGsFK52 ... e=youtu.be
Did you pickup the parallel with Ron Pauls silver coin example?
Did you pickup the parallel with Ron Pauls silver coin example?
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:16 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Most Secure Way to Reasonable Hold PP Assets??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12302
Re: Most Secure Way to Reasonable Hold PP Assets??
I am drawn to the idea of holding a basket of 30 individual stocks. But how do you go about doing it without bias slipping in? Either because you don’t like a specific company for whatever reason or you have a bad feeling about an industry etc. And once you start stock picking then you may deviate ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Pricing Assets in Gold, Not Dollars
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3783
Re: Pricing Assets in Gold, Not Dollars
... Does anyone here on the forum price the four PP assets in terms of gold, not dollars? .. Ha! Not the assets, but I used to think about the equivalent of things like my home in ounces of gold. And my portfolio total. Problem is, I think of it in US$ first and then convert to gold using the spot ...
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:48 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Isn't there an Avatar Thread?
- Replies: 220
- Views: 158523
Re: Isn't there an Avatar Thread?
I think you could add Tyler
He had the red 2001 computer camera avatar for some time
Hal (9000?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARJ8cAGm6JE
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:45 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Podcast On Paper vs Physical Debate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2182
Re: Podcast On Paper vs Physical Debate
You may also find this interesting.
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https://www.gold.org
Well worthwhile registering (free) for the in depth research
https://www.gold.org
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:04 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Solar & Survival?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5774
Re: Solar & Survival?
Should have thought of this earlier...
You can get a good idea of prices, technology etc from websites like this.
https://www.emarineinc.com/Wind-Generat ... -Your-Boat
https://www.emarineinc.com/Pages/Articles-and-Tutorials
You can get a good idea of prices, technology etc from websites like this.
https://www.emarineinc.com/Wind-Generat ... -Your-Boat
https://www.emarineinc.com/Pages/Articles-and-Tutorials
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Solar & Survival?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5774
Re: Solar & Survival?
USD not equal to Pacific Peso
It was just the first ad that came up.
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Solar & Survival?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5774
Re: Solar & Survival?
Coming from a rural area myself, wind generators used to be very popular. Due to much overcast/rain during winter, solar panels were not very practical. (plus very expensive back then) Just did a quick search on a brand that was common around here. https://www.oocities.org/ibssinternational/dunlite....
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:48 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Retirement fund blocks access to funds
- Replies: 0
- Views: 975
Retirement fund blocks access to funds
Is this happening in the USA or elsewhere? Thankfully I have a self managed superannuation fund. https://www.facebook.com/adamseconomics/posts/832279210613741 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/super-fund-hostplus-rewrites-rules-to-suspend-cash-withdrawals-20200407-p54hqc....