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Does Tesla have an opportunity to develop smaller autonomous vehicles?  I would say yes, based on the battery and autonomous technology developed it could either be licensed or perhaps Tesla is already in the design and prototyping of smaller vehicles.

I for sure would be interested in smaller footprint SUV, something similar to the Chevy Bolt.  GM is not sitting idle with plans to deploy upgrades for the Bolt in 2021 and beyond.

Many people are really starting to believe that Trump could win the 2020 election and serve another four years.

Now that several democratic candidates are out, the field is reduced to Bernie and Biden.  Warren is really not a contender.  Rather than dilute the party votes, Biden and Bernie need to put their differences aside and focus on a ticket that will defeat Trump.    Could it be Biden and Bloomberg or Biden and Amy as a ticket, perhaps.  One thing is for sure, the sooner they consolidate their efforts and unify the sooner voters will have a clear decision to make.

There is even rumor that Pence my not serve as VP for the second term, so that could make things interesting from the other front.

If you have been the store lately, you have seen shelves cleared out of bottled water, canned foods, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer.  Face masks are also in very short supply and those who have them are charging premiums and gouging consumers.

You can make your own hand sanitizer in a variety of formulations.

A popular recipe using alcohol base.

2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol

1/3 cup aloe vera gel

3-10 drops of essential oil your choice

mix in bowl and pour into a bottle or bottles.  Recycled soap or previously used emptied hand sanitizer bottle.

A popular non alcohol base recipe

start with spray bottle, fill about 3/4 with sterile water and tbsp of aloe very gel, then 10 drops of cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus essential oils then add 20 drops of lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc..

Another popular recipe,

in 2 oz bottle 10 drops lavender oil, 6 drops lemongrass oil, 25 drops tea tree, 1 ounce aloe vera gel, 2 oz grain alcohol or which hazel, 1 tsp vitamin e oil.,

Pasadena Declares Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 Response

El Matador Restaurant – Authentic Mexican Food – Coming Soon to the recently closed location of

1806 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104

Mijares Mexican Restaurant East Pasadena Closes New Restaurant Coming Soon

Security Update – What is Smishing and how to Protect Yourself

Text message or SMS phishing, called “smishing,” is when cybercriminals use deceptive text messages to lure people into divulging sensitive personal information that can be used to commit fraud. The cybercriminals often impersonate government agencies, banks, and credit card companies to lend legitimacy to their scam. These smishing messages create a sense of urgency by implying that an immediate action is required, or that there is a limited time to respond.  The smishing message may contain a link that will prompt the user to provide confidential information such as usernames, passwords, and credit or debit card numbers; or may place malware on your device that can be used to intercept messages or quietly collect personal data in the background.

Security experts believe that one reason smishing is so effective is that users trust text messages more than phone calls or email. With the adoption of text messages for two-step authentication, where a verification code is sent to you, people are accustomed to receiving text message that require action from companies they do business with.

Follow these tips to help protect yourself from smishing scams:

• Do not click on links in unsolicited text messages. Clicking on the link may infect your mobile device with malware, or may lead you to a site designed to steal your personal information. If you receive a text message containing a link from a company you do business with, contact the company through a phone number or email you know to be authentic to verify the message you received is legitimate.
• Do not download apps via a text message. The app may be malicious and can be used to steal your personal information. Apps should only be downloaded from trusted app stores.
• Never provide your personal or financial information in response to a text message. Government agencies, banks, and other legitimate companies will not ask for personal or financial information like usernames, passwords, PINs, or credit or debit card numbers via text message. If you receive a text asking for such information, contact the company through a phone number or email you know to be authentic to verify the message you received is legitimate.
• Do not respond to smishing messages, even if it is only to text “stop.” Responding to smishing messages verifies that your phone number is active and that you are willing to open such messages, which can increase the number of unsolicited text messages you receive. Just block the sender and delete the message.
• Use the same safety and security practices on your cell phone as you do on your computer. Be cautious of text messages from unknown senders, as well as unusual text messages from senders you do know. Make sure that you keep your phone’s operating system, security software and applications up-to-date.

By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from falling victim to a smishing scam. If you believe that you are a victim of a smishing scam, contact the company or government agency that the cybercriminal is impersonating and immediately report it.

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