Reno brothels prices

Convert duplex to single family home
We currently own a ranch duplex on slab on 4 acres. We love this school district and the privacy we have here. We just need more room for our family to grow.
There are two apartments on each side of the building; a two bedroom one bath and a one bedroom one bath.
The apartments are connected by garages and you have to go outside to get to the other garage. All under a 3,000 square foot roof.
The one bedroom apartment is connected to a two car deep garage and part of it houses the utilities; oil tank, furnace, boiler, water filtration tanks and water softeners. All water lines are in the attic.
Our vision is to create a Scandinavian long house. Dark exterior vinyl, dark stained porches on both sides, big new windows and new doors. Complete gut Reno inside.
We already put on a new roof, new boiler.
We have baseboard water heaters for heat and no central air. What’s the best option for us if we convert into a single family home?
We are planning to save up a bunch of cash and take out a heloc.
Has anyone ever done this conversion?
The other side to this is to leave the duplex as is and add an addition, so we continue to have income from the other apartment and garage space. Will both options even out in price?

Last night I found out from a friend that my wife is a sex worker. I didn't want to believe him at first. He has never met my wife before and didn't attend our wedding because he was overseas at the time. He currently lives in another city which my wife flies down to every weekend.
Here's how it happened:
Summary of Events:

• 6pm: Picked my wife up from the airport as usual; she said she was visiting her sister.
• 7pm: Had dinner with the family. I posted a photo on my Instagram story of my wife and son enjoying their meal.
• After 7pm: Went home to watch a movie with my wife after our son went to bed.
• 11pm: Received a call from my mate.

During the call, my friend said, "I thought you wanted to hear this." I jokingly told him to F off, but he was dead serious. He saw that I tagged my wife, so he dug deeper into her profile and confirmed it was her. He had seen her earlier today at a brothel when the pimp let him choose the girls. He said he didn't pick my wife, but his mate did. My friend mentioned my wife's distinctive tattoo on her forearm, which matches the one in my Instagram story. He knew this phone call might end our friendship, but he felt he had to let me know. He ended the call with, "I didn't know, bro. I am sorry."
3 am: I'm still awake, sitting in my car. What did I do to deserve this? I hope it isn't true. I hope this is a prank, a very bad prank.
4 am: I somehow found her working name through my friend, who told me about this. From her working name, I found explicit reviews about her online in some forum. I have never been so defeated in my life. I really hope this forum is some sort of prank they made to prank me. I have never visited a sex worker before so i do not know if this is legit or not. I hope it is not true. I really hope this is just a bad dream.
All night I cried in the car. I haven't confronted her yet. When she came out to ask me to go to bed, I had to pretend everything was fine. She gave me a goodnight kiss, but I was so put off by her being near me.
I hope this is all a mistake, but everything checks out. I did some digging on social media and found out that her sister, who she was supposed to be visiting, moved to Melbourne a few months ago. Yet, my wife still flies there every weekend. These trips have been happening since January last year. She even told me she went shopping with her sister today, but her sister’s social media showed her at a cafe in Melbourne this morning.
I don't have close friends here in Auckland. I moved here for work and don't know where to turn. I'm seriously considering divorce because this is too much for me to forgive and forget. Losing the house is the least of my worries now. I'm hurting badly and in so much pain. I love her so much, but I don't know what to do. Please do not troll me, i have never cried this much in my life.
Does anyone know of any support communities or resources for dealing with this kind of situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Broken Man
UPDATE : Yes , i use chatgpt because English is not my first language and i just want to get my message across without having the readers to be confuse over my broken grammar. I just want to ask for genuine advice, not wanting to farm any likes or whatever its called on here. I guess its my fault for not stating it when i write.
As for writing the website on here, i did not know that i cant write it here. If it is an issue, then please delete my post. Very sorry to made you think that way of me. I never meant to offend anyone. I am too distraught to even reply to those who are saying negative things here.
Those that do not believe that this could happen, i agree with you. I never thought this situation is possible.
For the ones that asked me why i do not question her when she goes to another city every weekend leaving me to take care of my son, I did and we had a lot of arguments because my weekends i was stuck babysitting. As for the price of the flight, she has a job so she can afford it, we have a joint account and also our own private account that we do not share.
9am update : I have found more evidence and i am deciding between going to the lawyers first or confronting her first. I am very ashamed of going to see the lawyer and telling him/her in person of my situation. This is something really new to me. I am afraid that i will breakdown in front of the lawyer. I went to get a cup of coffee just now and tears just came flowing out.

We currently own a ranch duplex on slab on 4 acres. We love this school district and the privacy we have here. We just need more room for our family to grow.
There are two apartments on each side of the building; a two bedroom one bath and a one bedroom one bath.
The apartments are connected by garages and you have to go outside to get to the other garage. All under a 3,000 square foot roof.
The one bedroom apartment is connected to a two car deep garage and part of it houses the utilities; oil tank, furnace, boiler, water filtration tanks and water softeners. All water lines are in the attic.
Our vision is to create a Scandinavian long house. Dark exterior vinyl, dark stained porches on both sides, big new windows and new doors. Complete gut Reno inside.
We already put on a new roof, new boiler.
We have baseboard water heaters for heat and no central air. What’s the best option for us if we convert into a single family home?
We are planning to save up a bunch of cash and take out a heloc.
Has anyone ever done this conversion?
The other side to this is to leave the duplex as is and add an addition, so we continue to have income from the other apartment and garage space. Will both options even out in price?

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Emperor Karl V reacted to the Jiajing Emperor's invitation to bring tribute the way Mendoza had predicted he would: indifference. He was only vaguely aware of the fact Spain was in an undeclared war with China, and had only heard about the Battle of Acapulco in passing. Sending diplomats to present tribute to and grovel before the monarch of some Asian country wasn't in his wheelhouse—and he would've been even less interested if he knew that his diplomats would be meeting with one of the emperor's ministers rather than the emperor himself. Meanwhile, Antonio de Mendoza went to take up the viceregal office of Peru, where he soon caught his death of an unspecified illness.
Nevertheless, the agreement between Wei Chengjia and Bai Guguan held. Bai stopped sponsoring pirates. The NSS purchased more silver than needed, selling the excess off to Wei. Wei then sold it at cost to Bai, who sent it to China. Convoluted as it was, this system succeeded at keeping the peace.
Or at least, at keeping the peace between Xinguo and Mexico. All the pirates Bai Guguan had been sponsoring didn't simply go home: they'd gained an appetite for silk, silver, and other luxury goods. With their sponsorship dried up, they went into business for themselves. Wokou raids were now hitting the coasts of Xinguo with rapidly increasing frequency. New forts were built to repel them. Wei and Bai even agreed to a joint fortification of the Jaw, the strait that connects the open ocean to the Bay at the centre of the Valley where North and South provinces border each other. They built the Teeth forts, one on the northern tip of the Jaw and the other on the south. These were successful at keeping pirates out of the Bay itself, but they did little to dissuade attacks on the outlying coastal settlements.
What followed was the Anti-Piracy War (1553 – 1569), during which the Nine Anti-Piracy Expeditions invaded the Wokou's home territory far, far to the north in an attempt to rescue hostages and punish the pirates for their impudence.The geography of the region is difficult with choppy seas that constantly threaten to dash your ships on the many islands, and the innumerable bays and inlets not only make it easy to get lost, they provide perfect cover for ambushes.
That, however, is another story for another time. To put a long story short, the results were less than stellar for Xinguo. The most charismatic of the Wokou leaders was killed in the Battle of the Jaw (1569), and his followers fell into infighting. This enabled Xinguo to play the various factions off each other to the point where they were too distracted fighting other pirate gangs to launch any more major raids on Xinguo. Although the raids never ceased entirely, this was considered to be the end of the Anti-Piracy War.
Meanwhile, an undeclared peace settled over the undeclared war between China and Spain. With that, the Xinguans and Mexicans slowly became more familiar with each other, learned more about each other, and strengthened their economic ties. Ningbo was flourishing under the Treasure Fleet's attention. NSS merchants would buy silk, porcelain, tea, spices from the Indies, and other goods from Asia and bring them to Acapulco, where they traded for silver, cocoa, tobacco, spices from Mexico, and other goods.
However, Spanish merchants began to grow dissatisfied with this arrangement. Figuring they could get the same goods for a lower price if they went to the source, Spanish merchants began showing up in Ningbo with cargo holds full of New World goods to trade with the Treasure Fleet directly. NSS merchants immediately complained to Wei Chengjia that this would limit their profits. The NSS being the powerful lobby group that it was, their opinion prevailed and Wei decreed that only members of the NSS and DSS could trade with the Treasure Fleet directly. Some Spaniards applied for membership in the NSS, but were of course rejected.
Meanwhile, Dongguang fell into an economic slump. Businesses that had once thrived while servicing the Treasure Fleet were now closing up shop or barely staying afloat. Many packed up and moved their businesses to Ningbo. To pick up the slack, Bai Guguan pressured the DSS into accepting the Spaniards who were now applying for membership in their guild after being turned down by the NSS. The DSS resisted of course, since they didn't want a slough of foreigners taking over the guild. However, both Bai and the Spaniards painted a picture of soaring profits for them. Having members of their own guild with insider's knowledge and connections in Mexico could only be a good thing. Soon, Spaniards were showing up in Ningbo with DSS membership badges. Wei was forced to permit them to do business, but he didn't have to like it. He even passed a new law prohibiting non-Chinese, foreign-born individuals from staying the night inside the city walls, forcing them to stay in Dongguang or in small towns outside Ningbo.
In 1562, the Spaniards with DSS membership pooled their money and bought land along the Dongguang waterfront, where they built a warehouse with an adjoining office, and a pier. Savvy local businessmen built an inn, a pub, and a brothel nearby by to service the merchants and their crews. Many in Dongguang disliked this and complained to Bai Guguan that these foreigners were becoming too comfortable here. They shouldn't be allowed to own property, especially not inside the city walls. Bai, however, recognised the benefits of letting them stay, so he ignored the naysayers. Thus, the foundations of the Foreign District had been laid. Its size and prosperity would ebb and flow over the years, but it would eventually grow to be one of Dongguang's richest and most important districts.
Bai Guguan's welcoming of the Spaniards into Dongguang and even into membership with the DSS displeased Wei Chengjia. Wei decided to get back at him by refusing to sell silver at cost to Bai. This was no longer necessary for Bai, since he could now buy silver from the Spaniards who came to Dongguang, so Wei's feeble attempt at petty revenge had no serious effect. What it did mean, however, was that the treaty the two men had signed under the auspices of Cui Hejing was now as good as dead.
During this time, a linguistic shift began. Up until the 1560s, Nahuatl had been the trade language between Xinguans and Spaniards. Xinguan merchants had already been speaking it in order to trade with the Aztecs, and in the mid-16^th century, it was still a major administrative language of New Spain. Beginning in the 1560s, Spanish gradually replaced Nahuatl. Most Xinguan merchants spoke either Wu (for the northerners) or Yue (for the southerners), which are mutually unintelligible. Others spoke Min, Hakka, Cham, Vietnamese, or some other language. Amongst themselves, the merchants wrote in Classical Chinese and spoke in either Mandarin or one of their own languages. Not everyone spoke Mandarin, however. Humans, whatever their nationality, tend to gravitate toward the simplest solution, and to be able to do business with Spaniards, the simplest solution was for everyone to learn Spanish.
1565 would become a pivotal year in Sino-Spanish relations, and therefore, an important year in Xin-Mei relations. That was the year the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi invaded the Philippine island of Cebu and established the first permanent Spanish presence in the archipelago. This may not have been earth-shattering in and of itself, but it meant Spain was now expanding into China's sphere of influence. Tondo, a city on the island of Luzon just down the coast from the future capital of Manila, had long been a tributary of China and was the gateway for Chinese culture, trade goods, and political influence into the Philippines. In 1570 Spain conquered Manila, and the vagaries of politics soon brought it into conflict with Tondo, and therefore with China. Chinese troops were dispatched to the Philippines and fought with the Spaniards, whose army had relatively few actual Spaniards in it, with the bulk being made up of Filipinos and indigenous Mexicans.
The details of that conflict are beyond the scope of this work. What's important for us is how it affected Xin-Mei relations.
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Just receiving some quotations from both IDs snd contractors, I noticed that for IDs, the quotes comes with a design fees, which is not surprising. Whereas the contractors quotes does not, and I would assume the IDs also earn from some kind of referral/markup arrangements from various suppliers.
What is a fair price for such design fees that you all have experienced please? I'm just thinking the ID is double-dipping here, like design fees + suppliers markups.

Upcoming Smartphones: In the coming days of May, many smartphones are going to be launched. Brands like iQOO, Oppo, Realme, and Poco will launch their smartphones in the coming weeks. Some smartphones are already creating hype. iQOO and Oppo will present their smartphones in China, while the other brands will launch their smartphones in India. Let’s know about these upcoming smartphones.
Key Points:
Phones from brands like iQOO, Oppo, Realme, Poco will be launched.
The launch of iQOO Neo 9s Pro is scheduled for May 20.
The Oppo Reno 12 series is going to be launched in China on May 23.
Upcoming Smartphones: iQOO Neo 9s Pro
The launch of iQOO Neo 9s Pro is scheduled for May 20. Almost all specifications have been leaked before the launch. The phone will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chipset. It will have a dual-camera setup on the rear, with a main lens of 50 megapixels and a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor. For selfies, the phone will have a 16-megapixel camera. It will come with a 5160mAh battery and 120W fast charging.
Upcoming Smartphones: Realme GT 6T
Realme GT 6T is going to be launched in India on May 22. The phone will feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This device may come with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. It is said to have a 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The phone's price in India could be around 30 thousand rupees. It might have a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main lens. The main lens will be a Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS support, along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide-angle sensor, possibly the Sony IMX355. For selfies and video calling, the phone might feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 sensor on the front.
Upcoming Smartphones: Oppo Reno 12
The Oppo Reno 12 series is going to be launched in China on May 23, which might include Oppo Reno 12 and Oppo Reno 12 Pro. The Oppo Reno 12 will feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution. The phone will come with a 50-megapixel rear camera, along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom.
It will have a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The phone might have a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and a Dimensity 8250 chipset. It could come with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and an IP65 rating. The phone will run ColorOS 14 based on Android 14. The Oppo Reno 12 Pro might have some differences, such as the Dimensity 9200 Star Speed Edition chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera.
Upcoming Smartphones:Poco F6
In the Poco F6 series, the company might launch two models, including Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro. The Poco F6 is said to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. The phone will have a 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED display and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary camera. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery and 90W charging.
The Poco F6 Pro might be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. It will feature a 6.67-inch QHD+ OLED panel and a 50MP rear camera. The phone will have a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support.
Key Points Summary of Upcoming Smartphones
iQOO Neo 9s Pro: Launching on May 20, featuring a 6.78-inch OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chipset, 50MP dual rear cameras, and 5160mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Realme GT 6T: Launching on May 22 in India, with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, 50MP dual rear cameras, and 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Oppo Reno 12 Series: Launching on May 23 in China, includes Oppo Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro, with 6.7-inch OLED panels, 50MP rear cameras, and powerful battery and charging capabilities.
Poco F6 Series: Expected models include Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro, featuring Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 8 Gen 2 chips, 50MP cameras, and significant battery life with to read more click on the upcoming smartphones in may 2024

I was going out of town for 30+ days, and here were the parking options I considered below. Prices listed are from May 2024.

• Casino (Circus Circus) — Would be free, but read on Google reviews how someone's car was there for a while and got their catalytic converter stolen. That would have been $2k to $3K for a replacement.
  
• Street Parking (and hope no one messes with it) — Would be free too, but I was afraid Catalytic Converter thieves would be around.
  
• Reno-Tahoe airport — It was $12 per day for long-term parking. And that would have been $360 before taxes for 30 days.
  
• North Valley Self Storage — this is what I ended up choosing. $100 for 1 month. (They waived my $10 admin fee too.) After leaving my car there, I just took a $25 Lyft/Uber ride from their location to the airport.
  
• Cube Smart Self Storage — another better option than airport parking, but they had a $29 admin fee and monthly was $100 too (if you purchase online). The admin fee made it slightly more expensive than North Valley Self Storage.
  

I was going out of town for 30+ days, and here were the parking options I considered below. Prices listed are from May 2024.

• Casino (Circus Circus) — Would be free, but read on Google reviews how someone's car was there for a while and got their catalytic converter stolen. That would have been $2k to $3K for a replacement.
  
• Street Parking (and hope no one messes with it) — Would be free too, but I was afraid Catalytic Converter thieves would be around.
  
• Reno-Tahoe airport — It was $12 per day for long-term parking. And that would have been $360 before taxes for 30 days.
  
• North Valley Self Storage — this is what I ended up choosing. $100 for 1 month. (They waived my $10 admin fee too.) After leaving my car there, I just took a $25 Lyft/Uber ride from their location to the airport. Also, the compound is gated and has cameras.
  
• Cube Smart Self Storage — another better option than airport parking, but they had a $29 admin fee and monthly was $100 too (if you purchase online). The admin fee made it slightly more expensive than North Valley Self Storage.
  

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Oppo Reno 6 5G 8GB 128GB At only 24k
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I'm just too OCDish, so please help a brother out
True they are in different price ranges, but after excluding many other phones from many price ranges, those 2 from my POV are the good value for money locally.
There is a local FB group for the Reno, and it's full of people reporting problems, touch screen edges being less sensitive, and some other software problems causing sound problems.
Now these problems may very well be people not finding the appropriate settings or even some bugs that are gonna be fixed in the future (will they?)
Anyway, for the price difference (37.5% more) I would be getting more 4gb RAM (cool), Much nicer cameras and a 3x camera (I'm not a camera guy), stereo speakers (love that), and that's it.
What do you think? will Oppo save the day?, should I just opt for the Realme and pay more for stuff I may not be in a dire need for?, which company supports their phones better?

Grid Battery Metals is a junior mining company focused on advancing a portfolio of four Electric Vehicle (EV) metal projects, primarily in Nevada, along with a nickel project in British Columbia. The company's flagship assets are the Texas Spring and Clayton Valley lithium projects.
Nevada Lithium Projects:
•⁠ ⁠Nevada, known for its favorable mining jurisdiction and abundant mineral resources, hosts several advanced-stage lithium projects and America's only lithium-producing mine, Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.
•⁠ ⁠CELL's lithium projects, including Texas Spring and Clayton Valley, exhibit mineralization similar to advanced-stage projects in the region, indicating significant potential for M&A/consolidation opportunities.
Texas Spring Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Located in Elko County, Texas Spring is adjacent to Surge Battery's North Nevada Lithium Project, boasting high-grade lithium mineralization of up to 5,610 ppm Li.
•⁠ ⁠Recent exploration efforts, including surface sampling and geophysical surveys, have identified two significant mineralization zones, positioning the project favourably for further drilling and resource estimation.
•⁠ ⁠Located 73 km northeast of Wells, Nevada, and adjacent to Surge Battery’s NNLP
Clayton Valley Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Bordering Albemarle's Silver Peak mine, Clayton Valley project is strategically located in one of the most prolific lithium-producing regions.
•⁠ ⁠With encouraging past drilling results and geological similarities to other Clayton Valley deposits, CELL plans to initiate a comprehensive exploration program, including drilling, to unlock its lithium potential.
* Located approximately 273 km southeast of Reno, and 315 km from Tesla’s (TSLA)
Market Outlook and Catalysts:
•⁠ ⁠Despite a 37% YoY decline in lithium prices, the sector is experiencing a 24% YTD increase, driven by the rising demand for EV batteries.
•⁠ ⁠The U.S. government's initiatives, such as the "Inflation Reduction Act," underscore the importance of domestic EV and battery production, creating opportunities for companies like CELL.
•⁠ ⁠With an anticipated surge in EV sales and lithium demand, CELL is poised to benefit from the growing market, especially with upcoming drilling activities and positive market sentiment towards EV metal juniors.
Financial Snapshot:
•⁠ ⁠As of Q2 FY2024, CELL possesses strong financial fundamentals, including $7.67 million in working capital, enabling the company to fund its exploration programs and operational activities.
•⁠ ⁠The company's mineral assets, totalling $1.39 million, reflect its substantial investment in its project portfolio, particularly in Nevada's lithium-rich regions.
Investment Recommendation:
•⁠ ⁠Based on the company's promising lithium projects, favourable market conditions, and robust financial position, analysts from fundamental research corp recommend a "BUY" rating for Grid Battery Metals.
•⁠ ⁠A fair value estimate of C$0.22/share suggests significant upside potential, supported by upcoming catalysts such as drilling programs and increased investor awareness of the company's value proposition.
Overall, Grid Battery Metals emerges as a compelling investment opportunity in the EV metals sector, with its strategic project portfolio, strong financial standing, and favorable market dynamics positioning it for future growth and value creation.
https://gridbatterymetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grid-Battery-May-2024-Initiating.pdf
*Posted on behalf of Grid Battery Metals Inc.

Grid Battery Metals is a junior mining company focused on advancing a portfolio of four Electric Vehicle (EV) metal projects, primarily in Nevada, along with a nickel project in British Columbia. The company's flagship assets are the Texas Spring and Clayton Valley lithium projects.
Nevada Lithium Projects:
•⁠ ⁠Nevada, known for its favorable mining jurisdiction and abundant mineral resources, hosts several advanced-stage lithium projects and America's only lithium-producing mine, Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.
•⁠ ⁠CELL's lithium projects, including Texas Spring and Clayton Valley, exhibit mineralization similar to advanced-stage projects in the region, indicating significant potential for M&A/consolidation opportunities.
Texas Spring Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Located in Elko County, Texas Spring is adjacent to Surge Battery's North Nevada Lithium Project, boasting high-grade lithium mineralization of up to 5,610 ppm Li.
•⁠ ⁠Recent exploration efforts, including surface sampling and geophysical surveys, have identified two significant mineralization zones, positioning the project favourably for further drilling and resource estimation.
•⁠ ⁠Located 73 km northeast of Wells, Nevada, and adjacent to Surge Battery’s NNLP
Clayton Valley Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Bordering Albemarle's Silver Peak mine, Clayton Valley project is strategically located in one of the most prolific lithium-producing regions.
•⁠ ⁠With encouraging past drilling results and geological similarities to other Clayton Valley deposits, CELL plans to initiate a comprehensive exploration program, including drilling, to unlock its lithium potential.
* Located approximately 273 km southeast of Reno, and 315 km from Tesla’s (TSLA)
Market Outlook and Catalysts:
•⁠ ⁠Despite a 37% YoY decline in lithium prices, the sector is experiencing a 24% YTD increase, driven by the rising demand for EV batteries.
•⁠ ⁠The U.S. government's initiatives, such as the "Inflation Reduction Act," underscore the importance of domestic EV and battery production, creating opportunities for companies like CELL.
•⁠ ⁠With an anticipated surge in EV sales and lithium demand, CELL is poised to benefit from the growing market, especially with upcoming drilling activities and positive market sentiment towards EV metal juniors.
Financial Snapshot:
•⁠ ⁠As of Q2 FY2024, CELL possesses strong financial fundamentals, including $7.67 million in working capital, enabling the company to fund its exploration programs and operational activities.
•⁠ ⁠The company's mineral assets, totalling $1.39 million, reflect its substantial investment in its project portfolio, particularly in Nevada's lithium-rich regions.
Investment Recommendation:
•⁠ ⁠Based on the company's promising lithium projects, favourable market conditions, and robust financial position, analysts from fundamental research corp recommend a "BUY" rating for Grid Battery Metals.
•⁠ ⁠A fair value estimate of C$0.22/share suggests significant upside potential, supported by upcoming catalysts such as drilling programs and increased investor awareness of the company's value proposition.
Overall, Grid Battery Metals emerges as a compelling investment opportunity in the EV metals sector, with its strategic project portfolio, strong financial standing, and favorable market dynamics positioning it for future growth and value creation.
https://gridbatterymetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grid-Battery-May-2024-Initiating.pdf
*Posted on behalf of Grid Battery Metals Inc.

Grid Battery Metals is a junior mining company focused on advancing a portfolio of four Electric Vehicle (EV) metal projects, primarily in Nevada, along with a nickel project in British Columbia. The company's flagship assets are the Texas Spring and Clayton Valley lithium projects.
Nevada Lithium Projects:
•⁠ ⁠Nevada, known for its favorable mining jurisdiction and abundant mineral resources, hosts several advanced-stage lithium projects and America's only lithium-producing mine, Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.
•⁠ ⁠CELL's lithium projects, including Texas Spring and Clayton Valley, exhibit mineralization similar to advanced-stage projects in the region, indicating significant potential for M&A/consolidation opportunities.
Texas Spring Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Located in Elko County, Texas Spring is adjacent to Surge Battery's North Nevada Lithium Project, boasting high-grade lithium mineralization of up to 5,610 ppm Li.
•⁠ ⁠Recent exploration efforts, including surface sampling and geophysical surveys, have identified two significant mineralization zones, positioning the project favourably for further drilling and resource estimation.
•⁠ ⁠Located 73 km northeast of Wells, Nevada, and adjacent to Surge Battery’s NNLP
Clayton Valley Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Bordering Albemarle's Silver Peak mine, Clayton Valley project is strategically located in one of the most prolific lithium-producing regions.
•⁠ ⁠With encouraging past drilling results and geological similarities to other Clayton Valley deposits, CELL plans to initiate a comprehensive exploration program, including drilling, to unlock its lithium potential.
* Located approximately 273 km southeast of Reno, and 315 km from Tesla’s (TSLA)
Market Outlook and Catalysts:
•⁠ ⁠Despite a 37% YoY decline in lithium prices, the sector is experiencing a 24% YTD increase, driven by the rising demand for EV batteries.
•⁠ ⁠The U.S. government's initiatives, such as the "Inflation Reduction Act," underscore the importance of domestic EV and battery production, creating opportunities for companies like CELL.
•⁠ ⁠With an anticipated surge in EV sales and lithium demand, CELL is poised to benefit from the growing market, especially with upcoming drilling activities and positive market sentiment towards EV metal juniors.
Financial Snapshot:
•⁠ ⁠As of Q2 FY2024, CELL possesses strong financial fundamentals, including $7.67 million in working capital, enabling the company to fund its exploration programs and operational activities.
•⁠ ⁠The company's mineral assets, totalling $1.39 million, reflect its substantial investment in its project portfolio, particularly in Nevada's lithium-rich regions.
Investment Recommendation:
•⁠ ⁠Based on the company's promising lithium projects, favourable market conditions, and robust financial position, analysts from fundamental research corp recommend a "BUY" rating for Grid Battery Metals.
•⁠ ⁠A fair value estimate of C$0.22/share suggests significant upside potential, supported by upcoming catalysts such as drilling programs and increased investor awareness of the company's value proposition.
Overall, Grid Battery Metals emerges as a compelling investment opportunity in the EV metals sector, with its strategic project portfolio, strong financial standing, and favorable market dynamics positioning it for future growth and value creation.
https://gridbatterymetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grid-Battery-May-2024-Initiating.pdf
*Posted on behalf of Grid Battery Metals Inc.

Grid Battery Metals is a junior mining company focused on advancing a portfolio of four Electric Vehicle (EV) metal projects, primarily in Nevada, along with a nickel project in British Columbia. The company's flagship assets are the Texas Spring and Clayton Valley lithium projects.
Nevada Lithium Projects:
•⁠ ⁠Nevada, known for its favorable mining jurisdiction and abundant mineral resources, hosts several advanced-stage lithium projects and America's only lithium-producing mine, Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.
•⁠ ⁠CELL's lithium projects, including Texas Spring and Clayton Valley, exhibit mineralization similar to advanced-stage projects in the region, indicating significant potential for M&A/consolidation opportunities.
Texas Spring Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Located in Elko County, Texas Spring is adjacent to Surge Battery's North Nevada Lithium Project, boasting high-grade lithium mineralization of up to 5,610 ppm Li.
•⁠ ⁠Recent exploration efforts, including surface sampling and geophysical surveys, have identified two significant mineralization zones, positioning the project favourably for further drilling and resource estimation.
•⁠ ⁠Located 73 km northeast of Wells, Nevada, and adjacent to Surge Battery’s NNLP
Clayton Valley Lithium Project:
•⁠ ⁠Bordering Albemarle's Silver Peak mine, Clayton Valley project is strategically located in one of the most prolific lithium-producing regions.
•⁠ ⁠With encouraging past drilling results and geological similarities to other Clayton Valley deposits, CELL plans to initiate a comprehensive exploration program, including drilling, to unlock its lithium potential.
* Located approximately 273 km southeast of Reno, and 315 km from Tesla’s (TSLA)
Market Outlook and Catalysts:
•⁠ ⁠Despite a 37% YoY decline in lithium prices, the sector is experiencing a 24% YTD increase, driven by the rising demand for EV batteries.
•⁠ ⁠The U.S. government's initiatives, such as the "Inflation Reduction Act," underscore the importance of domestic EV and battery production, creating opportunities for companies like CELL.
•⁠ ⁠With an anticipated surge in EV sales and lithium demand, CELL is poised to benefit from the growing market, especially with upcoming drilling activities and positive market sentiment towards EV metal juniors.
Financial Snapshot:
•⁠ ⁠As of Q2 FY2024, CELL possesses strong financial fundamentals, including $7.67 million in working capital, enabling the company to fund its exploration programs and operational activities.
•⁠ ⁠The company's mineral assets, totalling $1.39 million, reflect its substantial investment in its project portfolio, particularly in Nevada's lithium-rich regions.
Investment Recommendation:
•⁠ ⁠Based on the company's promising lithium projects, favourable market conditions, and robust financial position, analysts from fundamental research corp recommend a "BUY" rating for Grid Battery Metals.
•⁠ ⁠A fair value estimate of C$0.22/share suggests significant upside potential, supported by upcoming catalysts such as drilling programs and increased investor awareness of the company's value proposition.
Overall, Grid Battery Metals emerges as a compelling investment opportunity in the EV metals sector, with its strategic project portfolio, strong financial standing, and favorable market dynamics positioning it for future growth and value creation.
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*Posted on behalf of Grid Battery Metals Inc.

Anyone had a paver patio done lately? Who did you use, and what was the size / cost or cost per sq ft?
We are on a budget and thought about DIY-ing it. Still am but I’m worried we’ll do a bad job with the measurements and ruin it. At the same time I’m seeing costs from some American subreddits for a patio costing $20k, and for that price I think we’ll just literally go touch grass.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. We are new to home reno’s but did successfully do a basement reno with the help of a contractor friend, so we have very mild experience under our belts.

So recently my mom passed away which has left my dad by himself in a fairly large home all by himself, currently it's about 2,200 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, 4 levels, lots of stairs, etc etc. We have tried for years now to get him to sell the house and find something more suitable for him and my mom, he's a stubborn old boomer who refuses to do anything outside his comfort zone and is too beholden to this home that he's lived in for 40+ years now and the neighborhood with 2 neighbor friends in particular. The house is in great condition, we're located in Salt Lake City, Utah, it's value is probably around $600k and he has no mortgage or anything. I figured if he sold it he could probably walk away with $500k or more depending on closing costs, etc. SLC is a relatively hot market still. We really really really want to get him out of that house, even though he is so stubborn about it, his granddaughter is his life now, he wants to be with her as much as possible and with us as much as possible as he's over 70 years old now. We're currently located around 25 minutes away from each other, but going to his house regularly is a HUGE inconvenience for us and a PITA as a family.
My wife, daughter, and I live just outside the city in a canyon, it's a beautiful area and perfectly ideal for raising our daughter. Our house is small, 1,400 square feet, and we have 2 dogs as well so we're bursting at the seams already. Our home value is probably in the $650-700k area based on comps for the area (it's an extremely low volume location, very high home prices, highly sought after location). We really want to stay in the canyon long term, but getting a bigger house in the area would require spending at least $1 Million. Our mortgage has roughly $275k remaining and with our low rate it's "only" $1,700 a month. If we did sell I imagine we'd walk away with probably around $275-350k.
So I have two thoughts, we want to move him in with us and as far as I can tell we have two options, both messy:
Option A: sell both homes, we'd be looking at a combined cash availability (after selling) of roughly $850-900k, we could look at buying a house in the canyon we're in and probably have to take out another mortgage (while trying to keep that mortgage to $200k or less given how rates our) to get us above the $1M mark for an upgrade. What I am VERY unfamiliar with is what this process would look like from a financing perspective, would it be easier for us to sell our home and get out of the mortgage, give us ~$300k in cash, move in with my dad for a bit while we wait for a home to come to market that fits our needs? Do we list both homes simultaneously and just wish/hope we sell both at the same time and find a home to move into? How would we go about financing with the hope of spending around $1M with multiple homes listed playing into that?
Option B: we do a MASSIVE reno and addition onto our home using my dad's home as financing/collateral for the project, it would probably take 3-6 months or more to complete I would imagine. Something like a $500k reno addition would hopefully add at least 1,000 square feet and another garage spot to the house, bringing us closer to 2,500+ square feet. It would also add probably 2 bedrooms and a bathroom as well as added living space. We live in a modified A-frame, so it wouldn't be easy, and while $500k seems like a nice budget for something like that I can imagine it'd go quick given we'd have to do foundation and 2 floors above a garage space. I think the easiest thing to do would be to move in with my dad, somehow get financing for the project using my dad's home as collateral or something like that, selling my dad's home during the project to pay for the whole thing. So does anyone have any experience with something complex like that? Is that even feasible?

This just happened today and I'm still fuming. I had a sales rep come to my home to give me a quote on refacing my kitchen cabinets. I told him from the beginning (and several more times during the visit) that I was not planning on having the work done until next spring. The kiosk rep had told me that I could get a free estimate and lock in a price for twelve months. The visit itself went fine, he showed me the materials and took measurements. He gave me the estimates for a 12 month locked price, but explained I would save money by buying in 30 days (not much, mind you) and that everyone gets that. I told him again that I was not interested in doing the reno that soon, I was only interested in the 12 month locked estimate. He said he thought I meant this spring. He then asked if I would pay for the gas it cost for him to come out here. I laughed in his face and said "Why would you ask that?" And then he muttered that his wife and him won't eat dinner tonight because he didn't make a sale. I told him that I needed to pick up my daughter from school and that he needed to leave. He quietly packed up his sample and left, but not before pointing out that I probably had to pay a lot for the new flooring.
I kept my cool until he left but I was completely floored by this guilt trip. It's not like one of those overly friendly salesman who become jerks when you turn them down; he was even-keeled the whole time but then made those stupid remarks. He only travelled 30 min to get to my house, and it's not my fault if you can't feed your family. And I never said no, I just wanted to get my 12 month estimate.
The AIO part is that I called his company to complain about the encounter and they were also floored that it had happened. They told me that the sales rep was immediately suspended from sales calls, pending an investigation. He's an older gentleman, and I know he hasn't been with this company long, so he's likely in hot water now. The company offered to send me a gift in the mail but I turned it down, saying that would be inappropriate. So, did I overreact in potentially jeopardizing this man's employment? Honestly, he reminded me of Gil from The Simpson's.

Considering purchasing a co-op that needs work. The bedrooms and living areas are all nice but the kitchen and bathrooms need to be gutted and redone, and i would most likely want to update all the electric. otherwise the reno would be demo and direct replace, not moving any pipes or walls, but will still need an architect to draw up plans for co-op approval.
I renovated a few years ago and I purchased all materials and appliances myself because i'm neurotic and particular, but I don't have the time to do that this go around. However, i am still neurotic and particular. When i say particular, i mean like i have preferences about how the button on a kitchen faucet changes the flow to a sprayer. But i'm also very thorough and happy to detail out the scope and specifications in whatever way necessary.
What's the best way to go about this? do i hire a general contractor and send them pictures of what i'm thinking, and they give me options with pricing? Same thing with appliances? do i need a full service design and build team? I don't really love that idea because i don't need design help, i just need help sourcing. I don't want to have to drive out to floor & decor in new jersey and schlepp a bunch of tiles back to the city.
Is this normal? Will a contractor hate me or is this the way people usually work? Just trying to get a sense of where to start and what to do. Thanks!

First, yes I am hiring a professional to help with this, but I want to come here to ask about it to make sure there’s nothing I’m missing.
We’re renovating our house, converting the basement to a JADU & possibly building an ADU.
First, I should note that I’m living in an extremely wealthy area (the average home price here is $6M) in California. I have a small house on a small lot so mine is worth much less.
I need help in choosing the best option for what we’re doing. There are a lot more details around the circumstances if this, but if at all possible I would love for the discussion to stick to the numbers and options I’ve provided here. We’ve explored everything imaginable and these are our best bet.
Current home appraised value: $1.73M -Mortgage: 2.125% 5/5 ARM (up to a 2% increase every 5 years) -Balance: $942k -The first adjustment will be December 2026
Construction cost for converting basement to JADU and renovating house + adding an extra bedroom: $900k -Appraised value expected when construction is complete: $2.4M
Construction cost for Reno, JADU, and detached ADU: $1.4M -Appraised value expected when construction is complete: $2.9M -Expected rental income: $4500/month
Here are our options:
Option 1: Only doing Reno & JADU -Bank pays off $950k mortgage at 2.125% combines balance with construction loan of $750k -$150k cash to the construction cost -New first mortgage of $1.7M at 8% for 5/1 ARM -We refinance when possible
Option 2: Only doing Reno & JADU -Keep $950k mortgage at 2.125% 5/5 ARM -$500k Construction loan/second mortgage at 12.5%. $500k is the max the bank will loan on a second mortgage, which is why I’d have to come up with the difference -Take out $250k from Roth IRA (from contributions only) plus $150k cash -End up with First mortgage of $950k @ 2.125% ARM and second of $500k at 12.5% -We refinance the second when possible -We’re considering this because the value of our home can increase dramatically based on where we’re living - it has increased $500k in two years.
Option 3: Reno, JADU, & ADU -Option 1 plus another $500k in construction costs -New first mortgage of $2.2M @ 8% -Add rental income from ADU of $4500/month
So the above options really come down to deciding whether it’s better to take $250k from my Roth contributions (my Roth has grown at 7.9% over its lifetime) and keep the 2.125% ARM but have a second mortgage of $500k at 12.5% vs having one mortgage at $1.7M at 8%.
Adding the ADU is a bit of a wash since we’d have rental income from it to cover a little more than the mortgage would be.
Thank you in advance for any/all input.