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⚠️ This message is about the US election.

My anxiety peaked this morning when the Associated Press called the Presidential election in favor of Trump. I wasn’t surprised by the results, and I certainly didn’t think that he cheated. Instead, I felt massively disappointed and extraordinarily tired. The primary reason for Trump’s win is a lack of connection, understanding, and empathy between members of disparate social groups in this country. Modern communication methods do not often invite togetherness. Groups of people who truly…

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Essential Home Cleaning Products for Clueless Men (and Other People)

Do you feel like everyone else already knows how to actually clean their living space? Do you feel like it should be easy to pick out cleaning products – but it isn’t? As a Clueless Man, I’ve recently had these thoughts. But I wanted to stop using these thoughts as excuses for not cleaning my house, and so I’ve put some energy into figuring out the best way to clean. I’d like to pass on…

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Developing a Photography Website, Part 1: Planning

In August 2018, I purchased the zachfox.photography domain name and a Vultr VPS and wrote the first version of my personal photography website. I didn’t have too much of a plan at the time, besides “I want to show off and sell my photography and photography services.” I sold a few prints and digital wallpapers, but I mostly learned about web development and exactly how hard it is to sell photographic work. Now, I want…

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2021 Tesla Model Y Charge Port Error cp_a050

I knew Tesla vehicles were notorious for problems that caused them to be undrivable, but I never expected it to happen to me. I suppose that’s what everyone thinks. We have a 2021 Model Y, picked up in February 2021. We drove the car about 150 miles on 7/16 evening without problems. The battery drained from 80-ish percent to 25-ish percent. Everything seemed normal.  I got in the car on 7/17 and the screen displayed…

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How to Choose the Best Car to Buy: 9 Research Steps

Choosing the best car to buy for you can be a challenge! The number of options available can be overwhelming, and it can be stressful to sort through all of them without a clear game plan. Here are nine clear steps that you can take to make your car-buying research process feel significantly more manageable. 1. Create a Google Spreadsheet Create a new Google Spreadsheet. Add the following column headers: Manufacturer Model Body Style Notable…

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