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House project [ water heater fix it ]

Noticed the hot water getting cold sooner than normal  recently.Figured it had to be a faulty thermostat or a burned out element.

To solve the problem of which is at fault I purchased a water heater tune up kit [$35.00].   The kit included 2 4, 500-Watt, 240-Volt water heater HWD screw-in elements, 1 Therm-O-Disk 240-Volt lower thermostats and 1 Therm-O-Disc upper thermostat.  Also an element removal tool [$8.00]

Yesterday I shut off the water heater breaker, Ran the hot water at the sink until turning cold, drained the water from the tank, Charted the wiring schematic, removed and replaced the upper and lower elements, removed old thermostats, replaced with new thermostas rewiring according to the wiring schematic, turned on the cold water line to the tank filling tank to pressuried level after closing the hot water faucet at the sink, Checked the elements for any leaks at the threaded connection for leaks, no leaks, replaced the platic shield over thermostats and elements. replaced insulation, put access covers back on.

Turned breaker back on. Did not see the breaker trip or smoke coming from the tank. Left the breaker on and waited for the water to heat up to thermostat setting temperature [120 degrees] . After I figured it had time to heat up to temperature I turned on the hot water at the faucet and checked the water temperature with a probe type temperature gauge [ topped off at 120 dgrees].

Been 24 hours since fixing and all looks OoKa.

Al least I will not need to finish my shower in cold ass water.

 

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Judge Amy Berman Jackson Rules the Bureaucracy Controls the Executive Branch, Not the President

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    U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson Rules the Bureaucracy Controls the Executive Branch, Not the President

    March 2, 2025 | Sundance | 199 Comments

    Not unexpectedly, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has ruled that unelected bureaucrat, Hampton Dellinger, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel head has more unilateral power within the executive branch of government than President Donald Trump. [RULING pdf HERE]

    This ruling stems from the same mindset as former AG Bill Barr, former FBI Director James Comey, former Deputy AG Sally Yates, former IC Inspector General Michael Atkinson, and the entire organization of professional Lawfare activists that includes Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann and Norm Eisen. The collective belief is that in the modern “continuity of government” framework, the bureaucracy of government controls things, not the elected and plenary President.

    Basic constitutional civics has been destroyed in the modern era by progressive advocacy saying the executive branch is an omnipotent organism that is not controlled by the duly elected President of the United States. Current Lawfare activists and activist judges seek to retain this <snip>ized view of constitutional government.

    Let us hope the Supreme Court finally puts an end to decades of this ridiculous nonsense. The earlier ruling in the Presidential Immunity decision indicates SCOTUS is positioned to do exactly that.

    (Via POLITICO) – A federal judge ruled Saturday that President Donald Trump’s firing of a federal workforce watchdog was illegal — teeing up a Supreme Court showdown over the president’s claim to nearly absolute control of the executive branch.

    U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson concluded that Hampton Dellinger — confirmed last year as head of the Office of Special Counsel — may continue to serve his five-year term despite Trump’s effort to remove him from the post via a brusque email last month.

    Jackson ruled that Dellinger’s duties, which include holding executive branch officials accountable for ethics breaches and fielding whistleblower complaints, were meant to be independent from the president, making the position a rare exception to the president’s generally vast domain over the executive branch.

    Dellinger’s “independence is inextricably intertwined with the performance of his duties,” Jackson wrote in a 67-page opinion. “The elimination of the restrictions on plaintiff’s removal would be fatal to the defining and essential feature of the Office of Special Counsel as it was conceived by Congress and signed into law by the President: its independence. The Court concludes that they must stand.”

    […] Less than an hour after Jackson ruled, the Justice Department appealed her decision to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. (more)

    It’s worth remembering, the basic construct of Lawfare is not necessarily to win the final legal challenges – Lawfare is designed to shape public opinion, impede the target and advance an adversarial narrative.

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Following IEDs Discovered, Texas AG Commissioner Warns Farmers to Limit Travel to Daytime and Avoid

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    Following IEDs Discovered, Texas AG Commissioner Warns Farmers to Limit Travel to Daytime and Avoid Cartel Controlled Regions

    February 25, 2025 | Sundance | 209 Comments

    Things in South Texas look a little sketchy.  A Texas rancher was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device, and the warning from the Texas AG Commissioner is stark:

    [SOURCE]

    Meanwhile Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is proposing changes to the Mexican constitution in order to protect the Cartels from the designation as terrorists by the United States.

    MEXICO CITY — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

    The U.S. designations have stirred worry in Mexico that it could be a preliminary step toward U.S. military intervention on Mexican territory in pursuit of the cartels, something Mexico sharply rejects.

    “The Mexican people will not accept under any circumstances interventions, interference or any other act from abroad that could be harmful to the integrity, independence and sovereignty of the nation,” Sheinbaum said.

    On Thursday, the designation of eight Latin America-based criminal organizations was published in the U.S. Federal Register, carrying out a Jan. 20 executive order by Trump. The U.S. hopes the designation, something usually reserved for terrorist groups with political rather than economic objectives, will increase pressure on the groups.

    Sheinbaum said during her daily press briefing Thursday that Mexico also wouldn’t allow outside involvement in investigations or prosecutions without authorization and collaboration of the Mexican government. (READ MORE)

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Are tariffs a tax on foreign goods?

A tariff is indeed a tax on foreign goods. It is imposed by a government on imported goods or services and serves two main purposes: protecting domestic industries from foreign competition and generating government revenue.
forbes.com+4
Entry #5,509

SC pick 4 [ triple hit skip ]

Looks like a decent history of a triple returning in a short time frame.

Still a chance my 10 draw extended plays could hit.

I have the extended plays until Jan the 25th.

 Draw Date      State      Game      Results 
Thu, Jan 23, 2025    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    0-1-1-1, Fireball: 8
Thu, Jan 16, 2025    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    4-4-5-4, Fireball: 4
Tue, Dec 3, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    4-7-4-4, Fireball: 9
Sat, Nov 16, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    4-4-4-4, Fireball: 4
Mon, Nov 11, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    9-4-9-9, Fireball: 0
Fri, Nov 8, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    7-4-7-7, Fireball: 4
Sat, Nov 2, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    8-5-8-8, Fireball: 8
Tue, Sep 24, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    3-3-4-3, Fireball: 8
Wed, Aug 28, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    6-0-6-6, Fireball: 8
Wed, Jul 31, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    8-4-4-4, Fireball: 0
Sun, Jul 28, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    5-5-0-5, Fireball: 1
Thu, Jul 11, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    8-8-8-0, Fireball: 7
Sat, Jun 29, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    5-5-5-2, Fireball: 0
Tue, Jun 25, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    4-4-4-4, Fireball: 4
Thu, May 16, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    8-1-8-8, Fireball: 7
Mon, May 6, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    2-2-6-2, Fireball: 4
Sat, May 4, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    1-1-1-2, Fireball: 6
Wed, Apr 24, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    1-4-4-4, Fireball: 4
Wed, Apr 10, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    2-9-2-2, Fireball: 9
Tue, Mar 26, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    4-8-8-8, Fireball: 5
Mon, Mar 25, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    2-2-8-2, Fireball: 8
Fri, Mar 22, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    7-4-7-7, Fireball: 4
Tue, Mar 12, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    0-0-0-4, Fireball: 1
Sun, Mar 3, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Evening    8-9-9-9, Fireball: 0
Fri, Mar 1, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    8-8-8-2, Fireball: 3
Wed, Feb 28, 2024    South Carolina    Pick 4 Midday    6-6-0-6, Fireball: 7 

Entry #5,508

SC pick 4 [ the triple drops ]

Thu, Feb 20, 2025    1-1-0-8    6-6-5-6 

I got out to the store this afternoon. While there I played 6626 & 8288 str8 for 10 draws extended play. What a bummer.
Think I can turn in a loser and get my money back?

I at least had the 66x6 correct.

https://blogs.lotterypost.com/jap69/2025/2/sc_pick4_are_we_due_a_triple.htm

One of these maybe
1101, 1121, 1141, 1181, 1888, 3303, 
3323, 3343, 3383, 3888, 6606, 6626, 
6646, 6686, 6888, 8188, 8388, 8688, 
8808, 8828, 8848, 8881, 8883, 8886

Entry #5,507

WATCH CLOSELY: Zelenskyy Cancels Pre-Planned Trip to Saudi Arabia

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    WATCH CLOSELY: Zelenskyy Cancels Pre-Planned Trip to Saudi Arabia

    February 18, 2025 | Sundance | 449 Comments

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cancelled his planned trip to Saudi Arabia, citing his anger that he was not a participant in the U.S-Russia discussions which took place in Riyadh, earlier today. [SEE REUTERS REPORT]

    “We want no one to decide anything behind our backs…No decision can be made without Ukraine on how to end the war in Ukraine,” Zelenskiy told reporters during a visit to Turkey where he held talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. (more)

    I am not going to say much about this, except to remind readers what I mentioned yesterday morning.  Things are about to get very sketchy.

    [YESTERDAY] Zelensky said in an interview Sunday that his country would “never” accept a peace deal struck by the United States and Russia if Ukraine was not involved in the talks.

    If Zelenskyy is in the region (UAE), watch President Trump -through Rubio- to use those recent statements by Zelenskyy and say, ‘well then, get in here and talk.’  If that were to happen, Zelenskyy would reject the move because he is entirely unprepared to operate from a position of independent leadership.

    Watch this part closely because President Trump seems increasingly close to exposing the truth about the Ukraine war and how U.S. politicians are motivated in their influence positions by the financial benefits of the conflict.  Sparks could fly if the pretending stops. [END]

    Zelenskyy was in Poland, Germany, the UAE and Turkey since last weekend.  For a nation “at war” President Zelenskyy has a lot of time to travel to various countries outside his own.

    ♦ The USA delegation was in Riyadh to organize the channels for communication.  Organizing the diplomatic process for communication is the first stage in construct where dialogue can begin.  Zelenskyy’s participation in the organization of how the USA and Russia talk to each other is irrelevant and moot.

    ♦ Last night, drones from Ukraine attacked a pumping station responsible for transporting oil through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).  This is not exclusively a Russian oil infrastructure asset.  This is partly a western asset belonging to American energy corporations.  As noted by Medvedev: “In 2024, American businesses accounted for over 40% of CPC oil shipments, and together with other Western companies, their total share exceeded 65%.”

    Now, think carefully about what the Western control elements behind the Ukraine military operations are doing.  “They” are, essentially, using U.S. provided military weapons, to target energy infrastructure -ancillary to Russia- that is owned by American corporations.  Who are “they”?

    As previously said, things are going to get very sketchy if Zelenskyy remains the front-face of the elements from withing the west who are leveraging their control and influence over Zelenskyy to retain the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

    While there are elements within the United States who would love to drive a wedge between President Trump and Elon Musk, there are also elements within the larger geopolitical forces (IC) who need to retain a wedge between President Trump and President Putin.

    Eyes wide open.

    [Orban Tweet – Article Citation]

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IT BEGINS: President Trump Starts Peeling Back the Zelenskyy Mask

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    IT BEGINS: President Trump Starts Peeling Back the Zelenskyy Mask

    February 19, 2025 | Sundance | 73 Comments

    It was inevitable. We have been together from the outset of the conversation where we admitted to ourselves that sooner or later the pretending was going to have to stop. Well, here we are.

    President Donald Trump begins a very uncomfortable process to peel back the mask that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy represents. This is needed:

    President Trump – Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the U.S. and “TRUMP,” will never be able to settle. The United States has spent $200 Billion Dollars more than Europe, and Europe’s money is guaranteed, while the United States will get nothing back. Why didn’t Sleepy Joe Biden demand Equalization, in that this War is far more important to Europe than it is to us — We have a big, beautiful Ocean as separation.

    On top of this, Zelenskyy admits that half of the money we sent him is “MISSING.” He refuses to have Elections, is very low in Ukrainian Polls, and the only thing he was good at was playing Biden “like a fiddle.” A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left. In the meantime, we are successfully negotiating an end to the War with Russia, something all admit only “TRUMP,” and the Trump Administration, can do. Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the “gravy train” going. I love Ukraine, but Zelenskyy has done a terrible job, his Country is shattered, and MILLIONS have unnecessarily died – And so it continues….. (link)

    This is likely to stir a big controversy, but it is needed.

    CTH has outlined that elements outside our central government, likely CIA clandestine operators in coordination with GCHQ in U.K, are the leading operators on what they frame as Ukraine military operations.

    Two days ago, on the morning when Secretary of State Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were scheduled to meet in Riyahd, someone carried out an attack on U.S-owned energy infrastructure.  U.S military assets, drones that originated from Ukraine attacked a pumping station responsible for transporting oil through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).  This is not exclusively a Russian oil infrastructure asset.  This is partly a western asset belonging to American energy corporations.  As noted by Medvedev: “In 2024, American businesses accounted for over 40% of CPC oil shipments, and together with other Western companies, their total share exceeded 65%.”

    Zelenskyy was in the UAE at the time. He was NOT leading or authorizing this engagement.  So, who was it?  No one in the west is asking this question, only the Russians mention it.  This is only one example.

    Sooner or later, something is bound to happen, because the desperation to retain control amid those within the IC consortium is palpable and visible.  They fear President Trump and President Putin forming a geopolitical alliance and they are reacting out of fear for diminished influence.

    This presents a problem for our nation.  The background here is very concerning.  This is why I said, “at a certain moment, likely as a part of a media question, someone is going to ask President Trump why a certain action was taken by his administration in the Ukraine conflict. President Trump will respond by saying, “we didn’t do that.”  The puzzled media will repeat the question. President Trump will again say, no one in my administration did that. …. And suddenly, things will reveal.”

    Biden was never in control of the Ukraine operation.  This is something that started within the U.S. State Department (CIA division) long before Biden was installed.  President Trump is now having to deal with a geopolitical consequence that comes from this collaborative IC operation that is obviously no longer exclusive to the USA.  Other intelligence agencies are now too far enmeshed to safely retreat.

    It makes sense for President Trump to start this conversation by pointing out the Zelenskyy factor within it.  It was a logical prediction to look at the scope of the problem and see Zelenskyy as the Gordion knot that needs to be cut.

    Unfortunately for all of us, this is a very concerning -albeit necessary- conversation to have.

    President Trump now has the challenge to guide this awakening carefully.  It is a very concerning realization for our country to accept that representative government is not in control of things, the amorphous Intelligence Community is at the center of it.

    Keep watching.

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