I called AIG to get it repaired under the extended factory warranty and after 20 minutes on hold was passed to the resolution department because they “don’t repair countertop microwaves”.
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Extended Warranty Ripoff? Should You Pay For An Extended Warranty?
Damian Fulton Is Now On Tik Tok – Who?
The Covid Pandemic has left us starved for Entertainment, and my friend Damion Fulton is now on Tic Tok and I bet you don’t know
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Did Your Dry January Fail?
If you are like many people you at least tried for a Dry January and failed. I’ll admit I failed pretty quickly. Now that February
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Why Surveys Don’t Work…
Survey’s are an easy way for any marketing company to gather biased data. How you ask the questions will determine the outcome 80% of the time.
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Is Detroit Dead or Dormant?
When Tesla dropped the gauntlet, did they wake the Detroit Dead? It isn’t often that we say that there is innovation coming from Detroit. During
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Democratic Party Rule for 20 years, Is Life Better or Worse?
The Democrats have been in Charge for over 20 years and… Democratic Rule of Los Angeles has a long history, but it changed in 2001.
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Which Is Better, Plug In Hybrid or Diesel?
Plug in Hybrid or Diesel, That Is The Question. In the auto world, there is an ongoing debate about plug in hybrid or diesel or
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Do you need a user manual for face masks?
We all have to deal with it: The New Normal. In most countries it is mandatory to wear a face mask in public spaces and
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There are Great Things Happening on Florida’s Historic Coast
New hotels, art exhibits, live performances, sports and more are waiting to be discovered on Florida’s Historic Coast. ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA, USA, August 9, 2021
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The Kids Are Playing Ball and Grandma Wants to Cheer
With the Covid Lockdown, A lot of families have missed a lot of games. The Covid Lockdowns have changed the way we do a lot
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Van Cleef & Arpels Creates The Ultimate Pop Up Store
If you have ever seen a watch by French jewelry maker Van Cleef and Arpels, you know understatement isn’t in the vocabulary. This week, Van
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Little League Grand Parents Love Fan2Stage
Fan2Stage helps little league grand-parents and family members cheer on the kids even when they are watching from home on a webcam! HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA,
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Work From Home Conundrum – Happy Hour
Then the lockdown happened and we both started working from home. At the beginning, we started work earlier because we didn’t have to commute. The problem for a short while was that happy hour didn’t begin until 4 pm at our favorite places within walking distance.
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Have You perfected Sourdough and Pizza Yet?
When I returned home I looked outside at my pizza oven and wondered it I could make a pizza dough that wouldn’t make me look like a back acne poster child.
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The Easy Guide to Sourdough and Networks?
After going through several of Jacks videos and a dozen other less helpful ones, I think I broke the code. I got making sourdough bread, baguettes and pizza down to a two sided one page guide.
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What Will Post Covid Disneyland Look Like?
Is DisneyWorld a preview of Post Covid Disneyland or will it all fall apart? DisneyWorld reopened in Phases starting with Disney Springs and then a
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The Real Cost Of Apples Free Upgrade to Big Sur
Nothing is free when it comes to Apple, and the Upgrade to Big Sur is no different. If you are wondering if you should upgrade
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The Perfect Champagne Glass
Right away I figured out that pouring into the coupe is way easier. The wider top lets the bubbles settle quicker. Less foam meant less Champagne overflowing the glass.
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M1 Mac Mini Daily Crashes and Bluetooth Fun
We have a new M1 Mac Mini that crashes daily. Sometimes when you are the first to buy a new Apple product you get burned.
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The 2020 Huntington Harbour Boat Parade Video
The 2020 Huntington Harbour Boat Parade Video is better than ever. With nearly 70 boats making the parade this was a big year for the
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Do You Eat Out During Covid-19 Pandemic
One thing I like is that we are all a little more spaced out when we eat. I like the extra space, and don’t mind paying a little more and tipping a little more for the service. Call it “coronaflation”. Yup, I pay more and eat less thanks to Covid-19, and honestly it doesn’t bother me. My bathroom scale is pretty clear I am not starving when I check in each morning.
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Huntington Harbour 2020 Boat Parade
Yes Virginia there will be a boat parade in 2020. As the “pandemic” moves into flu season, the numbers are growing. Why is anyone surprised
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Are Digital License Plates a Good Deal?
Digital License plates are here and only one company makes them. Living in a world where everything is tracked and no one pay attention to
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CoolToys Covid Fun RC Car Hack
Josh has multiple crawlers, but Scott decided it was time to order a mini-me Jeep crawler. Axial had just licensed and released the Jeep JLU, and Scott ordered the clear body to make a true mini-me version of the CruToys JLU.
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Virtual Audience for a Live Show? F2S.Live!
What is a virtual audience? In the pandemic world things have changed and a virtual audience just might be the new reality. Can it be
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Local Music Favorite Loa Greyson’s New Music Video – Eleni
A Beach Street Favorite Artist, Loa Greyson has released a new video. For those of you that are familiar with the patio at Trader Sam’s,
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SuperCars By The Sea – Supports Warriors On Track
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa, and Corvette’s were in abundance but the interesting rides included an electrified Porsche, a Jeep with a Corvette LS3 stuffed under the hood and a couple of resto-mod Camaro’s which looked like they were hitting the marks to make an episode of CoolToys TV.
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Tech Talk – USB vs NAS vs Server
Recently a client sent me a bid for a new server. The cost was nearly $50,000.
Read moreMartina McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire and Heart to Perform as Part of the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2012 OC Fair
The 2012 OC Fair, themed Home Sweet Home, is July 13 – August 12 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday.
Read moreHow Do I Buy Life Insurance and Why?
Understand that most life insurance companies offer a range of different payment options to your beneficiaries. If you think those you leave behind would be better off receiving periodic payments, then this is something you have to decide now. You can choose to give them a single payment lump sum or to break it up into payments.
Read moreDo You Have Subscription Fatigue?
Do you get tired of paying monthly on too many accounts? Maybe you have subscription fatigue. Are you tired of paying inflated subscription fees? Many
Read moreFaceTime Spam?
Apple’s FaceTime is a lot of fun and lets us keep in touch in ways that were unimaginable just a dozen years ago. As many
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Warm Light or Daylight, is there a difference?
When you are shopping for an LED light you have choices like warm light and daylight, but why? When you are buying paint, most stores
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Things to Do – Richard Nixon Library – Must Do
Walking through the library I was reminded of our recent oil spill in Huntington Beach. It turned out in the late 60’s there was a large spill and Nixon was a major player in making oil rigs safer and cleaner. Then I stumbled on the biggest surprise of all. Nixon was a champion of women’s rights. A Rep
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Why Have Laws Without Enforcement?
Laws without enforcement are not even worth the hard drive they are stored on. The final day of the Pacific Airshow was cancelled due to
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