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schulmeia
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Directv Vrs Cable

I am currently have Time Warner Cable service and researching the pro and con of changing to Directv. I like what Directv says its premire HDDVR service will provide. However I cannot seem to get a feel for how reliable the equipment and service are and how their customer service is. I searched the BBB and found that they have rated the company overall performance as "F". This has me wondering if anyone has anything good to say about Directv service and equipment performance?
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schulmeia said:
I am currently have Time Warner Cable service and researching the pro and con of changing to Directv. I like what Directv says its premire HDDVR service will provide. However I cannot seem to get a feel for how reliable the equipment and service are and how their customer service is. I searched the BBB and found that they have rated the company overall performance as "F". This has me wondering if anyone has anything good to say about Directv service and equipment performance?
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First off Kudos to you for coming here and asking questions first and not assuming and then bitching later.

Some people swear by the BBB and they do have their place and value sometimes, but they hold little value with me.........so with that said, here is my experience to date.

I left cable in Oct of 08 to go to D* and have been 100% satisfied with the service from the Dish and the Call Center reps to date. I have had my signal drop only a couple of times in really heavy rain and cloud cover, but usually it's only the HD channels that go. The picture quality is exceptional and cable does not even come close to a picture as good as D*......but it helps to have a good HDTV too. The only comparison I can use is the picture quality of FIOS is along the same lines as D*.

My only surprise (if you want to call it that) was when I ordered a second HD Receiver and my contract was extended a few more months without my knowing.....but that was my fault for not paying more attention and reading the fine print....but oh well lesson learned.

As far as my HD DVR is concerned, I do wish it was faster from a response standpoint as sometimes hitting the guide button or changing the channel is kinda slow, but other people tell me it is still a big improvement over the older equipment.

Overall, I kinda let the reviews I read online scare me too and wondered if I made the right decision, but with two years into it now, I am 100% satisfied and at this point have no plans to ever go back to cable.....though if FIOS were ever offered here I would consider it ONLY because I could then bundle my TV and Internet.

Hope my 2 cents helps.
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I would not , I mean NOT go with direct, period!!
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Do not put stock in the BBB . They are a joke . I cannot say Directv is better than Dish as I have not had them but a few days . I will say that they are good thus far . Bottom line should be cost of what you want and how charges are made during your contract . Dish screws around with peoples accounts all the time . If you were to go with Dish , watch your bill EVERY month ! I was a customer for 13 years . They play too many games with their fees . For me , I have not had Directv long enough to really compare but , they cannot be any worse . And I can assure you that Directv is better than cable . Good luck with your choice . If you decide to change and go to Dish . Give em the finger for me:D:D:D
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I think like other people had stated - if you're a sports fan it's a no brainer. I'm not, so it's a little tougher. I had Comcast and Time Warner both. Here are my opinions:

channel line-up - other than the sports they're probably about equal. Cable did have more of the local digital channels - like the extra ABC, NBC, etc channels, but those extra channels were garbage anyway.

price - I've considered switching year after year and have always found them to be about the same - or leaning toward cable since I could plug as many tvs in as I wanted. If you have home phone and DSL then satellite wins, but if you have a cable modem (without or without VOIP) cable always won for me. My company put a landline in the house, which made DSL cheap, which finally made sat worth trying.

picture quality - even the non HD channels are very good quality on directv. I also get better signal quality since I switched

DVR - much better than the scientific atlanta that time warner uses - assuming you get the HR24. The other ones were better in capacity but the menu/channel lag is really annoying

On Demand - I like the streaming on demand that cable has better than the download on demand that directv has. Directv probably has more content that time warner though. Their interface is better than the crap that time warner had - at least when I had it. The only downside is that they don't have HBO on demand.

Other than that I'd say that cable wins in 3 areas: #1 you can plug into as many tvs as you want without extra receiver lease fees. that is worth a lot if you're jsut throwing tvs in rooms that you don't use a lot or don't want to pay for - guest rooms, kids rooms, etc. #2 you can generally get service without lease agreements, Eartly termination fees, etc. #3 the whole rain fade thing is pretty annoying. I guess there is nothing they can do about clouds, but I figured lost signal in the rain was something of the past, until I switched. If it rains you will lose your signal. I bet those expensive sport packages are great when they get rain fade! I never had signal issues with comcast or time warner, but where I l ive now I had a crappy municipal cable company and their signal would degrade for no reason at all. At least rain fade i can explain!

Where sattelite wins - Multi room DVR is awesome, the TV apps are cool, even though I rarely use them. The general interactivity of the system is pretty cool - like News and spots channels that show you 8 channels at a time, and the feature to see what the top 5 shows are at the moment. The hard drive capacity kills cable. If you get 24 series boxes, they are significantly better than cable. The older ones are worse in my opinion - they have better capacity and features, but the lag was so bad that it really left me regretting my decision to switch.

All around I am much happier with Directv then my local cable provider. I also like them better than I liked Time Warner. Comcast gives them a run for their money, but the multi room DVR and hard drive capacity still blows them away.
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Having been with Comcast, Dish Network and DirecTV in the last year, I have to say that the others just don't compare to DirecTV. The picture quality is outstanding and the sports selections are unrivaled by any provider. I have also had nothing but great experiences with their customer service since signing up in May.

Things you may not like if you switch from cable:
-DirecTV almost always requires contracts with early termination fees
-receivers cost more up front and you will not own them

Many of the BBB complaints against DirecTV stem from those two points. Especially the way DirecTV and Dish sometimes automatically withdraw hundreds of dollars from your bank account to cover "unreturned" receivers and the remaining portion of your termination fee. I had DirecTV a few years ago and I was hit for almost $500 because they said I didn't return the receivers and they were taking the ETF too. I had my bank reverse the charge and had DirecTV actually send me a return box, which they said they did, but I never received it. I then cancelled my debit card. After they received my receivers, I paid the ETF. It was that simple. Why did I have to force it to be simple?

Anyway, I don't trust these companies as far as I can throw them, but DirecTV provides an excellent service, and I am a happy customer. I plan to stay with DirecTV until well past the time my contract expires unless I move to a place with no line of sight. You just have to know what you are getting into. I cancelled my debit card the day before I cancelled Dish Network. lol. I also promptly paid their ETF as soon as they got my receiver back.

The second point is mostly offset by the fact that the lease fees for DirecTV receivers are usually much lower than for cable and they are definitely lower than Dish Network's fees.


Overall, I would not let the BBB rating affect my decision. DirecTV has millions of happy customers, and you have found one of the best resources for knowledge about satellite tv on the planet. I absolutely love it.
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Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal

Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal
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Given that Tubi is one of the hottest FAST services out there, I don't expect it to go anywhere. Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?
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Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.
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Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?
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That is what I have to explain to customers all the time. They want it free with no ads :facepalm
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Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.
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Lol, I'm watching an Apple Tv ON my TCL Roku tv set... I use it as a client for my Channels DVR.
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Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.
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Hmmm... I don't have any of those problems with my Roku devices. I have 3 of them.
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I suspect Fox will make me consider 2-3 more Apple TV STB purchases.
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Genre Packs from DIRECTV

https://www.directv.com/insider/mysports-changes-the-game/
https://streamtv.directv.com/mysports/ (You might have to logout or open a private window to see the details)
As of now this is only available for streaming customers in select markets. Existing streaming customers can switch to it for $69.99, but they are not eligible for the $20 off for 3 months discount. More genre-specific packages will launch during the first half of the year.


At launch, MySports includes 40 sports and broadcast channels and is initially available in 24 metro areas, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and others. Click here for more information and the list of initial launch markets. The availability of MySports will expand into additional markets as DIRECTV adds more local stations to the package.
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The streamlined MySports package includes national and local channels in select markets, as well as live news channels.

National sports channels immediately available through MySports include ACC Network, Big Ten Network, DIRECTV 4K Live, DIRECTV 4K Live 2, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, TruTV and USA Network. Local channels will initially include any stations owned and operated by ABC, FOX, and NBC, with additional stations coming online soon.

Additional networks, local stations and ESPN+, will be included in MySports at no extra cost in the near future.
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Consumers who sign up online for the contract-free package before Feb. 28, 2025, can receive MySports for $49.99 monthly for the first three months, a $20 monthly savings. After the free trial, it auto-renews monthly, and consumers can cancel anytime.
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The Cowboy Channel will join MySports Extra on 5/18
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They recently split the news channels off of MySports, so CNBC, CNN, FBN, FNC and MSNOW are no longer part of it.

MySports was decreased to $64.99, and a new "MySports+MyNews Duo" pack is $79.99, which will also give you Bloomberg, CNBC World, CNNI, the C-SPANs, i24 and Newsmax.

Tennis Channel also joined MySports at some point over the past year.
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KyL416 said:
They recently split the news channels off of MySports, so CNBC, CNN, FBN, FNC and MSNOW are no longer part of it.

MySports was decreased to $64.99, and a new "MySports+MyNews Duo" pack is $79.99, which will also give you Bloomberg, CNBC World, CNNI, the C-SPANs, i24 and Newsmax.

Tennis Channel also joined MySports at some point over the past year.
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AMC+ now included in MyEntertainment Pack. I guess we know why the $8 price increase.
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Here's the Insider article. Shudder is now part of MyCinema and Fanatiz1 was added to the Spanish packages last Friday. PX Sports was also added a few weeks ago.

It's not just AMC+ driving the price increases on the genre packs, the rest of the AMC Networks (AMC, WE, IFC, Sundance, BBC America), along with Paramount/CBS, Hallmark, Weigel and others joined since they debuted last year.
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MySports now has some CW affiliates, and MyNews now has some CW affiliates and the MyNetworkTV O&Os.

At quick check, it looks like the CBS and Sinclair owned CW affiliates are missing.
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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The Logical Song - Supertramp
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From a Logical Point of View - Robert Mitchum
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A Google Partner Intentionally Installed Malware on their Android Set-Top Boxes

According to this article on The Verge, Videostrong Technologies based in Shenzen, China, placed a backdoor into 1.3 million of their devices and used this to deploy a botnet:
The infected devices were used without owners' knowledge for "malicious activity," like ad fraud, data exfiltration, and routing unauthorized network traffic. Google claims the "backdoor and botnet were intentionally developed, deployed, and operated for financial gain"
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www.theverge.com

One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet

A manufacturer intentionally hijacked its Android TV devices.
www.theverge.com www.theverge.com
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Another reason to never trust Google devices.
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Someone's, need to neuter the red China's junk they keeps spewing out... :p :hatsoff2
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Another reason to never trust Google devices.
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Or any Other Companies device.
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Someone's, need to neuter the red China's junk they keeps spewing out... :p :hatsoff2
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How about they just neuter China ...
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Only, If they can make a coup on the Chinese government! :cool: 👍 :hatsoff2
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Looks like this was just the latest in Android TV-based botnets. From last year on The Register:
www.theregister.com

Google sues 25 alleged BadBox 2.0 botnet operators

: Ads giant complains of damage to its reputation and finances ... and crime, too
www.theregister.com www.theregister.com
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Looks like this was just the latest in Android TV-based botnets. From last year on The Register:
www.theregister.com

Google sues 25 alleged BadBox 2.0 botnet operators

: Ads giant complains of damage to its reputation and finances ... and crime, too
www.theregister.com www.theregister.com
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"It's unlikely the suit will see any of the accused held to account, as they're in China and the Middle Kingdom seldom allows extraditions to the USA."

Just like all the other scams happening, they're overseas and beyond our juris-my-diction.
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DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 11/04/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
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National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
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Additional tabs provide:​
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
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Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8​

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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Now in the Hornets and Hurricanes markets we just get the TV promise screen. But Directv still charges sports fee I am assuming.
Luckily my DTV stream package doesn't have a rsn fee. Figure DTV that always says is the leader in sports would have come to an agreement by now.
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Now in the Hornets and Hurricanes markets we just get the TV promise screen. But Directv still charges sports fee I am assuming.
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Greenville-New Bern is $11.99 for MASN (Orioles) and Nationals
Raleigh is $11.99 for MASN and Nationals
Charlotte is $12.99 for BravesVision, MASN, Nationals and Reds

The fee in NC also includes the higher in state rate they have to pay for ACCN. Down in SC the fee is $15.99 as they are also a SEC state.
I'm not sure if they're doing it with those teams, but in some markets they also use the fee to cover the additional cost they have to pay for independents and MyNet stations that picked up full season NHL and NBA rights.

If you go to the TVPromise site, you'll likely be able to get a credit for not getting the Hurricanes and additional Hornets games that air on WITN-D2

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Figure DTV that always says is the leader in sports would have come to an agreement by now.
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Part of the hold out might be the packaging and price for outer areas like how the Thunder needs sports pack for other states. Hopefully they are also pushing for a guarantee from the teams that they would require whoever wins their local broadcasting rights in 2028 to negotiate with MVPDs. Commercial distribution rights are probably a factor too.

I'm guessing they got a deep discount for the Clippers based on how long it took them to officially announce ClipperVision and their KTLA simulcasts after they were basically handed a multi-year draft death penalty.

The Predators and Pistons channels are using feeds supplied by Scripps Sports

The Heat likely depends on whoever they sign for the Fort Myers DMA, as there's no point in paying a high price for the Heat just for that DMA when WPLG is streaming it for free on their app and website for viewers in the Miami DMA, and they already carry the West Palm Beach station.
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The Heat likely depends on whoever they sign for the Fort Myers DMA, as there's no point in paying a high price for the Heat just for that DMA when WPLG is streaming it for free on their app and website for viewers in the Miami DMA, and they already carry the West Palm Beach station.
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WINK-D3 (Weather) for Fort Myers

https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-...st-partnership-with-wink-in-southwest-florida
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WINK-D3 (Weather) for Fort Myers
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WINK-D3 Fort Myers is testing on the stream server
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Could be for the Heat since they have the rights to that.

Its always a surprise to see DTV carry subchannels...
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WINK-D3 Fort Myers is testing on the stream server
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It's now live on channel 654 as HEAT on sat and stream for the Fort Myers DMA, and it looks like it's only going to only be active for the Heat games and redirect to the No Broadcast slide when it's showing the WINK radar loop.

If they are also using this feed for Heat games on satellite's League Pass, you'll probably be seeing Fort Myers ads and a WINK top of the hour ID instead of Miami ads.
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All 3 Circle City broadcasting local channels 6-ABC, 8-CW & 23-MNTV in Indianapolis, IN are being added to both sat & stream, if not already there:

thedesk.net

Circle City Broadcasting stations return to DIRECTV | TheDesk.net

The deal restores WRTV, the Indianapolis ABC affiliate, and two other stations that have been unavailable on DIRECTV's platform since 2019.
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Nothing testing on stream yet for WISH/8 (CW) or WNDY/23 (MNT), but WRTV/6 (ABC) returned at around 11:37am ET.
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What supplements have you found that really helped your overall health

Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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Chia Seeds
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Chia Seeds
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Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits
    • Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
    • Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
    • Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
    • Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
    • Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
    • Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]
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Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits
    • Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
    • Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
    • Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
    • Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
    • Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
    • Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]
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Andy it builds your bones if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues I have there is 3 types of calcium only the one from real foods build better bones


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if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues
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I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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IT FIXED my wife's shoulder and knee pain, I only wish I took it before I got into Sat in 83, that beat my body up, I'm still here I turn 85 on the 31th
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I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.
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This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.
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I have tried the pill form and this liquid form and found the liquid to be far superior. It wasn't immediate, my joints slowly improved over time.
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Another supplement I wanted to mention was Luteolin. This has two major benefits
1) it helps improve your memory
2) it has a unique anti-greying affect. Saw a Daily Mail news story about a year ago I guess and they were testing different antioxidants on black mice and found that the ones they gave luteolin to barely greyed at all where the control group greyed normally. Has something to do with this stuff preventing the hair roots from becoming damaged which is one of the causes of going grey.

Now I've been taking this supplement for a long time and at 62 I barely have any grey hairs at all.
If it would only help improve my ability to remember NAMES!!
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Another supplement I wanted to mention was Luteolin. This has two major benefits
1) it helps improve your memory
2) it has a unique anti-greying affect. Saw a Daily Mail news story about a year ago I guess and they were testing different antioxidants on black mice and found that the ones they gave luteolin to barely greyed at all where the control group greyed normally. Has something to do with this stuff preventing the hair roots from becoming damaged which is one of the causes of going grey.

Now I've been taking this supplement for a long time and at 62 I barely have any grey hairs at all.
If it would only help improve my ability to remember NAMES!!
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It's too late for me. My hair is all gray.
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4 ft LED tube bulbs now come with color selector

I bought the fixed color version of these bulbs for my store several years ago...work great and no more replacing ballast. Finally had one go out and when I went back to Amazon I saw that now they come in selectable versions so no more guess work as to what color light would do best in a certain area. They are now double OR single ended...used to be strictly one way or the other. If any of you are looking at replacing the old style 4 or 8 ft bulbs, you might want to give these a try. The 8 footers are BRIGHT. I put 5 in my shooting/target shed and you can get a decent tan if you are in there long enough.

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When we re-lamped my in-Laws' house for sale last year, we were able to get all the Edison bulbs and a few fixtures with switch-selectable Color Temperature. We tried a few and settled on 3000°K as the best fit for the house. Matching the lighting in all the rooms made for an inviting experience. The Shop was the only place that we went with 4000°K for the LED 4' fixtures.

The house was sold within a month of going on the market, so we must have done something right.

The other advantage is if the new owners decide that they prefer a warmer light, they can unscrew the bulbs (I think it was close to 70 bulbs) and set them to the 2500K/2700K settings.

I'll have to check these out. Thanks!
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Wanted to come back and update this. Had to send them back.
The housing is about 3/16 of an inch longer than a standard housing and the fixture I was putting them in had no wiggle room. Going to try another brand
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I bought the fixed color version of these bulbs for my store several years ago...work great and no more replacing ballast. Finally had one go out and when I went back to Amazon I saw that now they come in selectable versions so no more guess work as to what color light would do best in a certain area. They are now double OR single ended...used to be strictly one way or the other. If any of you are looking at replacing the old style 4 or 8 ft bulbs, you might want to give these a try. The 8 footers are BRIGHT. I put 5 in my shooting/target shed and you can get a decent tan if you are in there long enough.

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That will be great, I won't have to remember what Color they are that way ... I use the Non Changeable ones in the garage and they normally work great ... when it comes time to replace, lets hope they still have them ...
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Wanted to come back and update this. Had to send them back.
The housing is about 3/16 of an inch longer than a standard housing and the fixture I was putting them in had no wiggle room. Going to try another brand
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Keep us updated ... wonder how they expect them to work universally if they are longer ?
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Meta VR Glasses: What Vision Pro 2 COULD Have Been!

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Apple Event September 2026

Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.
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Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.
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Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"
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Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"
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when was the last time they innovated something:rolleyes:
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when was the last time they innovated something:rolleyes:
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I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.
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Well, Munro and Associates are now a go-to for mobile device teardowns! Who knew? They have an idea what may be causing the iPhone Duo's inside folding screen to fail 40% up from the bottom:
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Apple's Q4 2026 Earnings Report

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