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Planned obsolescence is nothing new. They have been building things that way for decades. While some things built in the good old days may seem to have lasted longer, many of them were still built to fail.
The rising cost of labor has encouraged disposable products and disposable products has caused labor prices to go up. It is a vicious cycle and not about to change anytime soon.
They keep raising minimum wage to the "living" level - but then the higher wags cause prices to go up and that higher minimum wage is no longer "livable".
Sadly, this often make cheap, disposable things more affordable and desirable so large companies see no reason to make things better to last longer since cheap and disposable is what sells the best.

By Qapla · 3 hours ago3 hr
Man on the moon

Sad but true.
The other side of the coin is we live in a world of disposable products. In the past you were better off finding a repair man. Today, by the time you pay for parts and labor, you might as well throw the unit away and buy a new one.

By Bob · 8 hours ago8 hr
Insurance hoopla

It's aggravating even for doctors who want to take advantage of a specific treatment option that he knows would be the best option, and then the insurance is like 'no, let's try all these cheaper stupid ideas first', lol

By Bob · 8 hours ago8 hr
Gout- Uric Acid level

There are several mechanisms that can cause a gout flare-up. Red meat often gets the blame but is rarely the cause.
Drinks & Food
Alcohol — especially beer and liquor. It stops your kidneys from removing uric acid and can dehydrate you.
Sugary drinks and sweets — soda, fruit juices, and anything with high-fructose corn syrup. These quickly raise uric acid levels.
Dehydration — not drinking enough water. Kidneys can’t flush out uric acid well when you’re low on fluids.
Body & Lifestyle
Injury, surgery, or too much exercise — any physical stress or trauma to the body.
Crash diets or rapid weight loss — sudden changes make uric acid spike temporarily.
Extreme hot or cold weather — sudden temperature shifts.
Medicines & Health Issues
Certain medications — like diuretics (water pills), low-dose aspirin, or some blood pressure drugs.
Other conditions — obesity, kidney problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, or infections/illness.
Stress or fatigue — emotional or physical tiredness.
Everyone is different. I would drink plenty of water daily, and limit alcohol and sugary stuff. I've had gout before, but have never had a flare-up in the last 3 years of being on a carnivore diet - so I know it's not the meat.

By Bob · 9 hours ago9 hr
Daily Chat and Progress Check-in for March 2026

The family here is talking about getting a gym membership. There's a place down the street called Fitworks. We are also looking at Planet Fatness.
The wife, myself, and my son would all like to start working out.
Very nice. I'm jealous of anyone with good kidney function.
Glad to see you achieving your goals.
I merged your topics into this Daily Check-in for March topic. We don't need to start a new topic every time to prick your finger.

By Bob · 9 hours ago9 hr

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