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I wish the government didn't allow monopoly's. So sick of dealing with my ISP who unfortunately is the only one that services our complex because we're on the wrong side of the street. Last month they talked my wife into a service ""upgrade"" that would save us $20+/month from our grandfathered in plan. That ""upgraded"" plan has doubled our bill this month since the associate completely fubar'd our account. Heck we couldn't even log in to see our bill until tech support unlocked it last night. He also looked at the account trying to figure out what the associate did and try to fix it. Unfortunately it looks like he was only able to knock $20 off the bill as our bill is still ridiculously high. I told the wife if they won't lower it to what they said then cancel it.

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And that right there is why F1 is not even in the top 5 of my favorite Motorsports to watch. Lando should have kept that 6 second lead and won the race since he was clearly the better car and driver for the race. If that were to happen in NASCAR that would most likely earn the team a 'not to do it again' warning at least. Most teams in NASCAR let the drivers race the teammates as for whatever spot as long as they don't wreck. Sure on the regular season finale race teammates will give a spot up to another teammate to try to get them in the "Chase for the championship" but they wouldn't give up a win.

Cole Custer to move back up to cup for 2025 season in Haas Racing #41 Ford. Haas will become a satellite team for Rush/Fenway/Keselowski Racing. https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/20/cole-custer-to-drive-for-haas-factory-team-in-2025/

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Corporal Klinger

Ryan Blaney won Pocono yesterday, this is the '23 champs 2nd win of the year and moves him up to 5th in championship standings. Corey Lajoie might be the driver of the week to be fined for on track conduct. He turned Kyle Busch after Busch threw a block on a late restart. If he would have turned Busch during the block it probably would have been called a racing incident but since Corey turned Busch well after the block and took out 4 other cars doing it he'll probably get a fine. Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez and Ty Gibbs got nailed for speeding on their last pit stops which mixed them back in traffic. Chase Elliott was able to get all the way back up to 9th, his teammates Alex Bowman and William Byron got top 5's.

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I'm done making plans this year because I never get to follow through with them. Something always comes up and ruins the weekend. At least I took out today's frustration on the weeds in the flower bed.

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Lee's (Famous Recipe Chicken) Dixie Chicks fan here, could care less about petty squabbles between musicians.

Noah Gragson is the latest SHR driver to find a new team, he'll be moving to Front Row Motorsports probably taking over the #34. https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/10/noah-gragson-signs-multi-year-deal-with-front-row-motorsports/ The Chicago street race was a good one to watch again. Too bad some protesters had to delay the start for almost an hour because they chained themselves to one of the fences. They were arrested and banned from all future NASCAR races. It was once again turned into a timed finish due to a red flag period to somewhat dry the track. One thing I can't figure out is why they added a lap though. They said numerous times once the clock hit 00:00 the leader would get the white flag but for some reason the flagman gave the 2 to go signal instead. The Xfinity Chicago race was a good one to watch too so if they put it up on the YouTube channel check it out.

Giant

Yeah hybrid powertrains are coming most likely around 2026 or so. Hopefully they will keep the V8's though Toyota is pushing for a V6. If that happens they will have to use balance of power rules to put the V6 and V8 on more equal footing. I watched a formula e race once, won't make that mistake again .

Because for the most part actors and actresses don't sign with one single studio. They sign contracts for Movies or TV shows. Back when studios where just starting in the 1910's, '20's and '30's etc... some actors and actresses did sign multi-year contracts with one studio and could not work for another unless given permission or buying out their contract. Musicians sign with one record company for a certain number of years or albums.

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NASCAR is going 'lectric racing https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/06/nascar-abb-reveal-ev-prototype-and-launch-electrification-innovation-partnership/

They're expensive but I can recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2's. Best all season tire you can get without having to get winter tires. But if you live where you don't see much snow than go for a cheaper tire. Like Hobie says work out a budget and stick to it. Also throw $5-10 into a savings account every week and don't touch it unless absolutely needed. Also since you got the transmission fixed trade that Focus in on another car before the transmission grenades again because it will.

It's Official Josh Berry is going to Wood Bros. Racing in 2025 https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/03/josh-berry-to-drive-for-wood-brothers-racing-next-seasonafter-signing-multi-year-deal/

Looks like Josh Berry will be signing with Wood Bros. Racing to drive the 21 Ford Mustang for 2025 season. Also looks like his crew chief Rodney Childers will be staying put at Haas to be the chief of the lone remaining Haas car next year.

There are some good Adam 12 episodes that deal with various social issues that are still issues today. It was produced by Jack Webb of Dragnet fame.

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