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keeping it in the garage is a bad idea because modern refrigerators are designed to perform only in controlled temperatures, typically ranging from 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 
It's highly unlikely that your garage is temperature-controlled, and the moment it becomes too hot, too cold, or too humid, your refrigerator will start malfunctioning. For example, if temperatures drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the refrigerator's thermostat might turn the compressor off, believing the fridge is cold enough, even though it isn't. Your freezer will start to thaw, and the food in the refrigerator will spoil. Similarly, if the ambient temperature becomes too hot, the compressor will be overworked. This could lead to your fresh section overcooling, beverage bottles exploding, and the compressor eventually stop working. Extreme humidity will cause condensation, and that moisture will lead to rust, erosion, and electrical malfunction.
While extreme weather is one of the main reasons you should avoid putting your refrigerator in the garage, it's not the only one. For example, garages will most likely come with power outlets that are protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI). These GFCI outlets are equipped with circuit breakers that cut the power if it senses any kind of power leakage. They could misinterpret the voltage draws caused by the compressor going on and off as a leakage, and trip the circuit. This tip isn't restricted to your refrigerator: your garage isn't the best place for your old freezer either.
But it is always nice to have extra freezer space, or even a dedicated drinks fridge at home. And getting rid of a fridge that's working fine feels wrong. So, if you're sure you want to make room for your old fridge or freezer, the basement is a far better option, since it's likely to have more stable temperatures year-round. 
If the garage is the only extra room you have, you might want to trade your old fridge for a new one with a garage-ready label. Older refrigerators were often built with simpler mechanical systems and sturdier materials, making them better able to handle temperature swings. The fact is that appliances were built differently then. Many newer models are designed for the more consistent temperatures found indoors. Garage-ready refrigerators are built to perform in more extreme conditions and can typically handle temperatures ranging from 38 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Though if you're trading the old fridge anyway, you can invest in the best beer fridge for a perfectly chilled brew every time.

A man who bought his son a gun the teenager used to kill four people at his high school outside Atlanta was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, the first time in Georgia history that the parent of a school shooter was sentenced over it.
Colin Gray was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in March after buying his son Colt an assault-style rifle as a Christmas gift.
Colt Gray, who prosecutors said has a history of mental health issues, took the gun to Apalachee High School, and fatally shot fellow 14-year-olds Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo and teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, on Sept. 4, 2024. Eight more students and another teacher were wounded.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Gray had asked a teacher if he could go to the front office and speak to someone on the day of the shooting.
“The teacher allowed him to leave and take his belongings with him. Gray went to the restroom and hid from teachers. Later, he took out the rifle, and began shooting,” the agency said.
Colt Gray pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in March and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole earlier this month.
His mother, Marcee, did not have custody and did not face charges due to her limited contact with her son, according to Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith.
Colt Gray admired other school shooters, including the one who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.
Gray is among a few parents sentenced after their children carried out a school shooting. In 2024, the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison. Jennifer and James Crumbley’s teenage son killed four students in 2021 at Oxford High School in Michigan.

A man who bought his son a gun the teenager used to kill four people at his high school outside Atlanta was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, the first time in Georgia history that the parent of a school shooter was sentenced over it.
Colin Gray was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in March after buying his son Colt an assault-style rifle as a Christmas gift.
Colt Gray, who prosecutors said has a history of mental health issues, took the gun to Apalachee High School, and fatally shot fellow 14-year-olds Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo and teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, on Sept. 4, 2024. Eight more students and another teacher were wounded.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Gray had asked a teacher if he could go to the front office and speak to someone on the day of the shooting.
“The teacher allowed him to leave and take his belongings with him. Gray went to the restroom and hid from teachers. Later, he took out the rifle, and began shooting,” the agency said.
Colt Gray pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in March and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole earlier this month.
His mother, Marcee, did not have custody and did not face charges due to her limited contact with her son, according to Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith.
Colt Gray admired other school shooters, including the one who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.
Gray is among a few parents sentenced after their children carried out a school shooting. In 2024, the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison. Jennifer and James Crumbley’s teenage son killed four students in 2021 at Oxford High School in Michigan.

I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Hot Dog Brand—They All Said the Same Thing
"Ask @pubic_assistance"?
 
https://www.aol.com/articles/asked-5-chefs-name-best-182000000.html

Chicago Cubs Star Doubles Down After Telling Female Heckler to ‘Suck My F*cking D*ck, B*tch’ in Viral Clip
https://www.mediaite.com/media/sports/chicago-cubs-star-doubles-down-after-telling-female-heckler-to-suck-my-fcking-dck-btch-in-viral-clip/

A jarring experience that put him in a pickle.  😏

Man caught with penis in pasta jar ... near Nobbys Beach
WWW.SMH.COM.AU  

Ruffling their feathers At least 15 crates of live chickens mysteriously left across the road in NYC after falling off the back of delivery truck that drove away
At least 15 crates of live chickens were found in the streets of Brooklyn early Monday morning after falling off a poultry truck.
well, don't leave us in suspense... did they get to the other side?

6 Smells Guests Notice When They Enter Your Home (Even if You're Nose-Blind to Them)
APPLE.NEWS You may not smell it anymore—but your guests sure do. the decaying corpse in the basement 
the ground floor powder room you haven't flushed in six months 
the sulfur pit in the solarium 
the video of the Mets' 2025 season you have on a continual loop in the living room 
the trout you took out of the freezer to defrost that you put on top of the fridge for a second and forgot about 
@sync's latest culinary (mis)adventure 
 

A trusted repairman recommended to replace my wall oven with a Frigidaire.  First one I bought was defective.  I got it swapped out.  The replacement is working so far. 
🤞

A lot of the Asian smart appliances are much more advanced than what is available in the US market.  We're probably 2-3 years behind the early adopter markets like S. Korea and Japan.  

I did a full kitchen remodel a few years back and the appliances are all Monogram (GE) - I've had good luck so far, but I've heard that the longevity of all appliances these days is just not where they were 20-30 years ago. I wonder if that's true - that would definitely track with the US's obsession with unfettered capitalism and the constant need to produce/purchase the next thing that has one additional feature. 

Me too!  What are we to make of these new correspondents?  Will the show continue to operate on a transparent non-biased basis or is 60 Minutes going to start investigating wild conspiracy theories and going down empty rabbit holes?  Enquiring minds want to know. 

I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Hot Dog Brand—They All Said the Same Thing
"Ask @pubic_assistance"?
 
https://www.aol.com/articles/asked-5-chefs-name-best-182000000.html

Senior Horses Find Peace After Brooklyn Riding Academy Closes
After the Jamaica Bay Riding Academy closed in May, a handful of the older horses are now enjoying their final years at a horse sanctuary in upstate New York. Jamaica Bay Riding Academy, which provided riding lessons and camps for over 50 years, closed in May. 
  When the Jamaica Bay Riding Academy closed in May after 54 years, a handful of its senior horses got a second chance, retiring to a horse sanctuary in upstate New York. 
Located off the Belt Parkway near Bergen Beach, the riding academy opened in 1972 by the Danza family and offered trail and beach horseback riding and lessons.
“After years of dedication, strength, and loyal service, the time has come for our hardworking horses to enjoy the peaceful retirement they have truly earned,” the family wrote on their farewell note posted on the website.
Between 40 and 50 horses were displaced from the closure, and 13 of them found sanctuary at the 13 Hands Equine Rescue in Clinton Corners in Dutchess County, according to Marylou Tortorello, the founder and board chair of the rescue farm.
The Danza family reached out to Tortorello, and the horses arrived in early June.

Boomer is now living at 13 Hands Equine Rescue  “It’s taken time to complete evaluations and initial intakes, but every horse has now received immediate care including veterinary exams, farrier work, and dental,” according to Colleen Challenger Schropfer, a strategic engagement officer at 13 Hands Rescue.
A majority of the other horses were sold to individual buyers and farms for $3,000-$5,000, after a post by NYC Equestrian advertised their uncertain futures and possibility of going to auction, according to Tortorello.
However, many of the horses needed to be retired due to old age and medical complications related to aging. (I can't relate!)
“That's how we look at it and feel,” Tortorello said. “Almost every horse we got, except for two or three, were all about late 20s to early 30s.”
Horses in captivity live to be in their 20s on average, but oftentimes they encounter health issues before they reach higher ages, Tortorello said.
"So we look at quality of life too, and we don't want horses to suffer,” Tortorello said.
The Danza family did not respond to repeated emails and calls for comment.
“This group is older than we were initially told, and their needs are substantial,” Schropfer said in a statement. “Senior horses often require double that in feed and supplements. And our veterinary costs continue to rise as we uncover and treat underlying issues.”
This July, in collaboration with their vet, the rescue farm decided to humanely euthanize horses, S.T. and Midnite Shock. S.T. had an advanced chronic connective tissue disorder, and Midnite Shock had multiple tumors, including a ruptured one causing continuous bleeding.
Five of the other horses sent to 13 Hands Equine Rescue were adopted into other homes, and the other six are available to be sponsored at the rescue, according to Schropfer.
The horses needed a place to rest and retire after years of work, Tortorello said.
“Every person should help rescues because there are many animals we have helped, and there's so many more waiting to come here. But it's all about money and space,” Tortorello said. “But, there is never a loss for finding horses that need homes."
https://www.bkreader.com/lifestyle-culture/senior-horses-find-peace-after-brooklyn-riding-academy-closes-12601816

I keep expecting the show to end.

I keep expecting the show to end each week with a few minutes from Andrew Rooney. 

Arrested for hiring a juvenile?

Curious to learn what legal issues kept this completed film shelved for over a year. A genius concept made to resonate with those of us who grew up with the original WB characters
I can't wait to see it! 

Arrested for hiring a juvenile?

Your experience assembling your shopping cart parallels my experience assembling my exercise bike.  To this day, the assembly of it is the most exhaustive workout I've experienced with the thing.   

For a ginger with a sense of humor:  Bonin' O'Brien

I've seen it a couple of times before.  I think it's terrific.

https://www.tvline.com/2224990/josh-hartnett-below-trailer-netflix/
Josh Hartnett Unearths A Giant Sea Creature (And Long-Buried Secrets) In Netflix Thriller Below
In Netflix's "Below," a large something is swimming around in Newfoundland's waters, and it's about to disrupt a family man's modest fishing community. 
The limited series thriller (which drops all six episodes on Netflix Thursday, Oct. 8 follows "Calvin Penney (Hartnett), a big‑hearted but stubborn fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town who's still haunted by his father's mysterious death from decades ago. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing his hometown, Calvin must fight to hold his close-knit community together. Determined to keep his son Wade (Charlie Heaton) and the rest of his family safe, he teams up with a visiting marine researcher (Mackenzie Davis) to confront the creature and reveal the island's buried secrets before it's too late. Blending local myth, thrilling suspense, and heartfelt humor, this twisty series dives into themes of family, community, and change — both terrifying and inevitable." 
Get your first look at "Below" in the trailer embedded above, where Calvin's hard at work on his boat, until a huge mass starts heading his way just below the water's surface. After a whole bunch of footage that looks straight out of "Jaws," Calvin's soon screaming at the top of his lungs: "Stay back from the water!"