I've done refurbished iPads from Apple and they were great. Maybe not as big a savings as buying from another service selling used, but it's like getting a new device. High-quality materials and components in a refurbished iPhone reduce its impact on the environment. All refurbished iPhone models come with a new battery, a new outer shell, a one-year limited warranty, and free delivery and returns. This also includes: Full functional testing, genuine Apple part replacements (if needed), and a thorough cleaning The original operating system or a more recent version footnote * All accessories and cables repackaged in a brand‑new box If your device is shipped with the original Operating System, the most recent version can be downloaded for free from the App Store. https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/iphone

@dolmansaxlil AMA Waterways. Supposed to be nicer than Viking, per the person who organized a cruise teaching gig for me. She’s used to nice things. And our travel agent really likes them, too. We’re using a travel agent because we wanted to support her husband, who we know from Mr. AM’s previous work life.

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Jackie is sick, undergoing treatment. https://abc7.com/live-updates/big-bear-bald-eagle-jackie-latest-health-update-says-bird-received-successful-life-saving-blood-transfusion-remains-critical/19564788/

Looks like a traditional lead roof that will last for decades. Be nice to sit up there.

Either way, I hope he’s ok.

Got these this week: [image: 1784917186533-6867.jpg] [image: 1784917194286-6907-resized.jpg]

[image: a24219.jpg] "We never should have taught them flamenco."

I see even Speed Queen is going to electronic controls on some models, but they still have some with mechanical dials. Like this one: https://www.abt.com/Speed-Queen-Top-Load-Washer-3.2-Cu.-Ft.-in-White-AWN632SP116TW02/p/158384.html

Chinese student displays 70 marathon medals at graduation after running to fund education https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358968/chinese-student-displays-70-marathon-medals-graduation-after-running-fund-education [image: d19cd2aa-56c8-490f-985f-bdd4b455a858_5588690c.jpg]

AI bet goes awry: Oracle fires 21,000 employees Oracle laid off ~13% of its staff to fund a $300B computing deal with OpenAI. Now, a credit downgrade and $7B in required power grid guarantees put the massive project in jeopardy. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-903442 On, Wisconsin!

"Trump Administration Drops Subpoena Demanding List of Jews From Penn" https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/eeoc-subpoena-penn-jewish-list.html

I can't figure out how we got from Unagi to Lumbago, but it's cracking me up!

Guess the piano piece from the first note. Starts easy https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RDW7oREPT/

Title is “Meet Cute” (2022) Link to video Of the “crazy chick keep using a time machine to fix her one date” genre, very well executed, a pretty smart treatment of an otherwise dumb genre.

it’s a bold to move to make a change into something more creative and fulfilling. Reminds me of the leap of faith I took to become a bank accountant…