Why Doctors Don’t Remove Bullets

Unlike in Hollywood movies, removing a bullet from a gunshot wound is one of the worst things that can happen after you get shot in real life. In fact, having a bullet dug out of your flesh or bone is almost as traumatic as the shooting itself. Once they stop moving, bullets are largely harmless, which is why most surgeons leave them in place while repairing the damage inflicted by their entry. Removing a bullet may harm the patient in several ways, but the most harmful is when it may be pressing against a damaged blood vessel. That’s because removing it may cause severe bleeding. While people often instinctively want to get rid of foreign metal objects in their bodies, removing a bullet is not a good idea unless leaving it in will cause even more harm.

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Why You Should Never Buy Kirkland Ground Beef at Costco

Costco is an amazing place to buy so many things, because they always manage to keep their prices low, but ground beef isn’t one of them. This may come as a shock, because typically anything stamped with the Kirkland name is a great deal. There are, however, are some solid reasons to give the ground beef a pass. Keep in mind that this doesn’t apply to all the red meat at the big box store. In fact, Costco has great cuts of beef………just not ground beef. The biggest reason you shouldn’t buy ground beef at Costco is because it’s too lean, even for most chefs. Fat carries flavor and keeps the meat moist, while lean beef dries out fast and ends up tasting flat. Another drawback is the price. Kirkland Signature Ground Beef runs about $6.21 a pound, which experts say is too much. Look for something closer to $5 a pound. Of course, a typical downside to Costco is that everything comes in bulk. While that’s okay for toilet paper or granola bars, it can be overwhelming when it comes to perishable food. A standard package of Kirkland Signature Ground Beef is roughly 6 pounds. That means you’d better be making meatballs, meatloaf and hamburgers for a crowd.

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Things to Know About Buying Used or Refurbished Tech

Nabbing a sweet deal on an old piece of tech can feel great if you know what to watch out for. In today’s economy, people are learning to embrace the classic motto “reduce, reuse, recycle.” When it comes to shopping for technology, that means buying used or refurbished. However, doing that comes with risks that new products don’t normally pose. What’s the difference between used tech and refurbished tech? Refurbished technology get inspected, tested, repaired (when it’s needed) and graded before it goes anywhere near a customer, while used means someone owned it before you and it’s being sold as-is. There’s no guarantee it’s been checked, repaired, or comes with any warranty. Used and refurbished items differ in price as well. Used items tend to be cheaper than refurbished ones and much cheaper than new ones. Refurbished tech will sit nearer to the new product’s price. Another difference is who’s selling the tech: Used items often come from independent sellers who are trying to pass on specific items they don’t want. Refurbished items usually come from established companies that take the time to repair and certify the products before they’re resold. Here are some places you can buy used and refurbished tech:

 

THE BEST SITES TO BUY REFURBISHED TECH:
 

• • Back Market is the most popular site for refurbished tech. They have a massive catalog ranging from phones to computers to audio equipment. They also offer a competitive warranty policy. 
• • Micro Center is one of the most reliable places to buy refurbished tech. Their repair teams are skilled and the customer support is top-notch.
• • Best Buy offers a wide selection of refurbished tech through their Geek Squad section.
• • Mac of All Trades is a great place to buy refurbished items if you’re a Mac lover. All items are inspected, tested and refurbished, including MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Minis, iPads and iPhones.   

 THE BEST SITES TO BUY USED TECH:

 

• • eBay is an online auction site that’s a great place to find used tech. eBay also has a broad buyer-protection policy if you wind up with a dud. 
• • Facebook Marketplace is a community-based marketplace, but it’s also a common shop for scammers. Keep an eye out and remember that paying in cash means no buyer protections. 
• • Mercari is a viral marketplace that offers deals on all sorts of items. They offer a unique  buyer-protection policy that holds your payment until the item you bought is delivered and you give it a rating, or three days pass after delivery without a dispute. 

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Slate Auto’s Electric Truck Starts at $24,950

American EV startup Slate Auto has finally revealed pricing for its bare-bones electric truck. The base model’s estimated range was boosted from 150 miles to around 205 miles, making the price look ever better against the new-car market, where almost nothing starts under $30,000. The price excludes taxes, title, registration, destination, and documentation fees, so the out-the-door number will be higher. Even with those fees added, it sits at roughly half the average price of a new car, which now hovers around $50,000. Backed by Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google), Slate Auto says that affordable price is possible because of its pared-down, basic model that can then be customized — and even transformed from a truck into an SUV. Everything about the truck is stripped down. It has hand-crank windows, no infotainment screen, and a single gray composite body finish with no paint options. Slate plans to sell customizable wraps instead, which conveniently sidesteps the cost of a factory paint shop, one of the most expensive parts of building cars. First deliveries are expected by the end of the year.

 

 

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