First gas-up for 2013

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, Briefings | Posted on 04-02-2013

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Since relocating closer to work (5 miles), I have enjoyed shorter commutes and total elimination of competing with other drivers on LA's bumper to bumper traffic during rush hour. Today's the first day I had to gas up for 2013. I've been driving on the same tank of gas since refilling after the trip to [...]

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Review: Back to the Roots DIY home grown oyster mushroom kit

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 27-01-2013

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While on the flight back to Los Angeles from Philadelphia post-Thanksgiving, I flipped through Delta's SkyMall mail order catalog that was placed in the backseat pocket of passenger seats for passengers to read. One item caught my attention and it's the home grown mushroom kit. The ad claims that 1 to 1.5 lb of gourmet [...]

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Review: 6-1/2' Pre-Decorated Pull-Up Christmas Tree from Improvements

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 19-01-2013

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We've been eyeing this tree since November 2012, but due to budget constraint incurred from our moving expense and holiday vacation plans, we had to forfeit a tree for Christmas 2012 :[ (we're not folks that make impulse purchases on credit). Fortunately, when I returned to the Improvements site in January 2013, I saw the [...]

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Time Warner Cable begins charging for leased cable modems

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 07-12-2012

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Ever since we've subscribed to Time Warner Cable's (TWC) broadband service, our cable modem was provided by TWC at no charge. As of November 2012, TWC has decided to quietly assess an equipment lease fee of $3.95 a month. That's $47.40 a year and who knows if the monthly lease will increase in subsequent years. [...]

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Prius PLUS ground effects body kit DIY install guide coming...

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 14-10-2012

Been busy as heck again. In a few weeks, I'll have a couple of Toyota Prius DIY guides up. This includes a comprehensive how-to guide on installing the Prius PLUS ground effects kit by Toyota on the 2012+ Prius. I'll also be writing a DIY on how to install the Prius PLUS rear sway bar [...]

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Babies having babies

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 10-08-2012

Well, not quite. Remember those lyre tail molly fries from 20 weeks ago? They're fully grown and giving birth on their own. Here's one of two pregnant female mollies about to burst with fries: Here are some of the fries I've spotted. I counted about six. This time, the batch consists of a higher ratio [...]

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Molly fries at 16 weeks

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 07-07-2012

Actually, more like molly adults. Remember the molly fries I posted roughly 15-16 weeks ago? They are now all adults. Matter of fact, some of the female mollies in the tank are pregnant. I believe I've counted three. Anyways, here are some photos: No updates on the Prius so far, I've been extremely busy these [...]

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2012 Winter Gray Prius Four

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2012 3rd Gen Toyota Prius Four, Briefings | Posted on 20-05-2012

Yesterday I made the jump and purchased a 2012 Winter Gray Toyota Prius Four with Dark Gray interior. It's quite a change from the Acura RSX Type S and the comfort level is so much higher than the RSX. Although I still need to acclimate myself to the no-sound ignition and the high seating level [...]

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Car Shopping II

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 17-05-2012

After much contemplation, I've decided to shop around for the larger Prius and drop the Prius C. The Prius C, after having closer inspection, is a bit too small for my comfort. It looks about the size of a Nissan Versa hatchback or Toyota Yaris hatchback. From a rear passenger comfort perspective, it's not much [...]

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Car shopping

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 14-05-2012

I've been car shopping for the past couple of weeks. While I enjoyed driving the Acura RSX and satisfied with its reliability and performance through the course of 7 years of ownership, I think it's time for me to move on and get into something a little more practical, 4-door and fuel efficient. A couple [...]

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