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The oil would actually have to get here which has been a problem with Venezuela. Lots and lots of leaks. If you are an environmentalist you would rather have the oil extracted here than in Venezuela. Basically if there is a leak in Venezuela it doesn’t get repaired it just leaks. As long as there is some oil coming in they are not going to shut it down. Venezuela is basically an environmental disaster at this point.

The $4 gas prices were nice while they lasted. Should see an increase at the pump around December with OPEC now deciding to cut production. Probably will see gas prices around $5-6 as an average starting in December. The Fed is definitely going to have to rethink its rate hike if oil goes north of $110 a barrel.

I believe he had an opt out clause. It was a really late one but he had one I believe.

I believe he had an opt out clause. It was a really late one but he had one I believe.

There have been some really bad metal bands lately. Tyler Childers is a really good country singer and his music isn’t really your typical or pop-country that is played on the radio.

Another 75 BPS raise. With another 75 planned for November and a 50 in December. The rate increases look to continue through 2023.

Houses in Phoenix are still selling at a premium. Even new houses in some areas are starting at $600k. The migration of people from California needs to stop already but is unlikely as a lot of jobs are moving from NY and California to Phoenix. The company I work for will be moving another group from NYC to Phoenix soon. These are also all high paying jobs in finance. Then there is the TSMC plant opening up in the next year or two. But I have heard those jobs will pay closer to Taiwan wages. Which is going to be challenging for those workers to find affordable housing in that area. Majority of the houses in that area range from $400k - 2m+.

It is mostly Germany that is in trouble. Which basically means all of western Europe because Germany is basically the biggest economy in western Europe. France is not even being impacted by the Ukraine war. Why is that? It is because France gets about 70% of its electricity from nuclear power plants compared to Germany which only gets about 13% because Germany has shut down the majority of their nuclear power plants. Germany was supposed to shut down all of its nuclear power plants by the end of this year and thankfully for Germany the Ukraine war stopped this. Not that I want to see a positive out of war but this is a positive for Germany. I believe Germany only has 3 operational nuclear plants right now but could bring a few more back online that they shutdown. Ironically Germany has started to use more coal to fuel its energy deficiency which we all know now is one of the least green friendly options. I can't believe I am going to say this but the world needs to be more like France when it comes to energy options. Right now France gets 69% from nuclear, 11% from hyrdro, 7% wind, 6% gas, 2% solar and 5% other. If the US wanted to be serious about green energy it would follow the French model which is more nuclear. The US currently sits at about 19% of its total energy from nuclear. That needs to increase to about 50-65% in the next 20-30 years. Renewables are right around where they should be. The US is already at about the same for wind and solar as France is so that goal has been reached. Hopefully our government wakes up and starts investing more into nuclear. While the US can produce enough on its own through natural gas it is time to start retiring the coal plants. If the US replaces its coal plants with nuclear plants that would get the US to about 40% nuclear. Also one nuclear plant equals about two coal plants or about 3 (1gw) sized renewable plants. Not sure why we are not making more nuclear plants as this seems to be the correct choice over green renewable plants. Environmentally in total cost to the environment nuclear is the best option.

If it is a fast charging station then 30 minutes would be about an 80%+ charge. But I highly doubt Kwik Trip installed one of those it is probably just a basic one.

The chip shortage is coming to an end by the end of the year is what they are saying. There should be new plants coming online in the next couple of years also. One day pant in Phoenix and I believe another in Texas. This should help supply a bit.

I wouldn't expect the Ukraine situation to end any time soon this could last for another year or more. Right now the war in Ukraine is a war of attrition without an end in sight at this time.

Europe sounds a bit risky to me right now but energy would be a good guess there.

Narvaez hasn't had his best year. That was clearly last year but he looks like he is starting to rebound based on his wOBA. He goes through streaks like this as all players do. It looks like he is in a valley right now and heading towards a peak. I wouldn't be surprised if he takes off in September to at least be MLB Average. Narvaez has been bit of an enigma this season. For awhile he looked like his normal self and then from about mid June he has been absolutely awful. It looks like he might be coming out of it but I am not sure he will. It would definitely be a boost to the offense if Narvaez can become Aug-Sept of 2021 again. That would really help the Brewers out offensively.

Narvaez hasn't had his best year. That was clearly last year but he looks like he is starting to rebound based on his wOBA. He goes through streaks like this as all players do. It looks like he is in a valley right now and heading towards a peak. I wouldn't be surprised if he takes off in September to at least be MLB Average. Narvaez has been bit of an enigma this season. For awhile he looked like his normal self and then from about mid June he has been absolutely awful. It looks like he might be coming out of it but I am not sure he will. It would definitely be a boost to the offense if Narvaez can become Aug-Sept of 2021 again. That would really help the Brewers out offensively.

Yes the Yankees and Dodgers could afford the Yelich contract but all you are getting back for Hader and Yelich is a signed baseball by a homeless guy in New York or Los Angeles. Also the Dodgers and Yankees would want the Brewers to pay for some of Yelich's contract in that trade so you are now paying Yelich to play for the Dodgers or Yankees. It would have been an absolutely horrible idea to include Yelich in a Hader trade.

The FED was slow on getting the hikes in place why wouldn't they be slow on stopping them?

Haven’t checked around but currently Affirm has a 1.25 APY on their savings accounts. It is 100% digital and you can only access it through their app on your phone or tablet. I think this is the highest APY on a savings account. This is a FDIC insured account.

You are missing out. In 2012 I bought AMD and NVDA for about $4 a share each and invested $3k total and now my investment is sitting around $200k. There have been some losers in that time frame like loan depot and others but overall I am up far more than I would be if I just invested in mutual funds. If you are just investing in mutual funds you are not actually diversified and you should have some individual stocks. If you want to go the safe route there is always GE and others. Also finding stocks that pay consistent dividends and consistently increase the amount paid in dividends is another good strategy to add for individual stocks.

McCutchen has a 101 WRC+ you don't just throw away 101 WRC+ players it is just dumb roster management. He is only not the worst in OPS that would be Narvaez and Taylor. McCutchen has also been the 6th best hitter in the 2nd half so far with an .832 OPS. McCutchen does not need to be replaced.

McCutchen has a 101 WRC+ you don't just throw away 101 WRC+ players it is just dumb roster management. He is only not the worst in OPS that would be Narvaez and Taylor. McCutchen has also been the 6th best hitter in the 2nd half so far with an .832 OPS. McCutchen does not need to be replaced.

LOL no. McCutchen has been one of the better hitters on the Brewers. Removing McCutchen would make this team worse not better. McCutchen should be the everyday LF over Yelich at least there maybe a couple plays at the plate on throws unlike just send it it is Yelich noodle arm in LF with the runner being safe by 10 feet.

LOL no. McCutchen has been one of the better hitters on the Brewers. Removing McCutchen would make this team worse not better. McCutchen should be the everyday LF over Yelich at least there maybe a couple plays at the plate on throws unlike just send it it is Yelich noodle arm in LF with the runner being safe by 10 feet.

It is clancy he wanted to play Braun at SS that should be all that needs to be said about clancy and his weird obsession of playing players at their worst possible defensive position.

It is clancy he wanted to play Braun at SS that should be all that needs to be said about clancy and his weird obsession of playing players at their worst possible defensive position.

Taylor's production in the 9th spot in the lineup is perfectly fine. I am not sure what you are expecting of a #9 hitter but what Taylor is putting up is your typical #9 hitter stat line.