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First EV road trip — here comes the range anxiety

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First EV road trip - Palm Desert or bust!Yesterday, we took our first EV road trip. When we bought our 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus a couple of months ago, we were taking a leap of faith that the car’s advertised range of 226 miles would meet our needs. That was our hope, but when it came time to drive to Palm Desert from our home in North San Diego County, the issue of EV range … [Read more...] about First EV road trip — here comes the range anxiety

Scam Tip – Taking the chill off the cryocooler

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Taking the chill off the cryocoolerHave you been receiving a ton of emails about this amazing new device that can cool you off, purify the air, and use less energy while doing it? I’m sure getting them. So when it came time to write this month’s scam tip, I turned to all those emails to look into this supposedly incredible device. Yes, I’m taking the chill off of the … [Read more...] about Scam Tip – Taking the chill off the cryocooler

Friday Fotos – a monument in honor of the early Japanese laborers

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Monument honoring Japanese immigrantsWhile visiting Foster Botanic Gardens, we came across this monument honoring the pioneer Japanese laborers. The monument bears an inscription, which I’ve quoted below. It’s very difficult to miss the diverse culture that exists in Hawaii when you visit. During many of our trips, we’d heard about the immigrants who had contributed to that … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – a monument in honor of the early Japanese laborers