thank you @rontuner ! @Rontuner said: (A bit off topic, but how did your town weather the recent storms and flooding?) We got very lucky! We got some much needed rain (and we really needed it) but no flooding in town (as far as I know). But I saw some pretty bad photos of flooding in other places not so far away. And a few places had a lot of other kinds of storm damage as well. This summer has been rough in a lot of places.

The Bears were home for a pre-season game yesterday - along with the Cubs in town, the Air and Water show and the Printers Row art fest just a few blocks from us. The rain changed some events, but it is another busy weekend! (I treat all the news about the Bears as posturing and "chess moves" in the game of "who pays for what?".)

@RealPlayer said: Yes, the current piano bothers me. Nine foot grand, hard as heck hammers, harsh tone, really needs a new action. I wear musicians’ earplugs just to be able to practice. My god man-- get thee to a piano store!

Well, the history of socialists and communists in the US is a long and complicated one.

The Navy situation is tragic. It would be great if the Democrats took the Senate. I wish the minority leader would resign, however.

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Haven't made these breakfast pizzas but they look delish. [image: 20260810_152840-Edited-4x3-Copy-800x600.jpg] https://breadtopia.com/egg-and-herb-breakfast-pizzas/?utm_content

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@AndyD I saw a version with fingering.. many in the Henle app? I was planning on buying it soon, so I’ll let you know. I need to “finish” two pieces before I start this one. I’d love it if I could finish those two by the end of this month.

@dolmansaxlil I loved Notre Dame, too, and climbing up to the bell tower. LOUD. But cool to be up with the gargoyles.

@bernard I love that first blue house you showed. That’s a great color, and dark enough if you’re looking for heat retention. What would you choose for your trim? And would it work with your deck?

You can only pick from the available candidates. The people who run are motiviated by how the current system works. Sadly it appears that many/most of them aren't serving their constituents but are rather serving themselves.

(d) All of the above.

@AdagioM Thank you. No buzz problem.

From AI -Google "Regenerative braking reverses the electric motor to slow the car and recharge the battery. This process replaces standard friction, meaning physical brake pads are used much less often. As a result, brake pads on electric and hybrid vehicles can last anywhere from 70,000 to over 100,000 miles." Now I understand.