レストランはバスケに負けるのか 3月15日(金)

Marzo Quince (Viernes)
 そこそこの予約があった昨夜ですが、期待を外してしまいました。Dukeの試合が9時からありました。でも、これだけではないでしょう。
 昨日の朝、Costcoに買い物に行きましたが、Brookhavenは気を利かせて、9時45分ごろに開けてくれるのです。しかし昨日は誰も待っていない。大抵は5-10人が開店を待っているのです。ということで、昨日は私が一番乗りでした。それだけ暇なのか?
 さすがのCostcoも暇? その証拠が廃棄物の多さで分かります。火曜日にも朝一にCostcoに行っていますが、いつも買うオーガニックのサラダの賞味期限が古い、当日の12日が2ケースはありましたね。そして次のものが14日でした。それより新しいものはありませんでした。昨日行けば、もう14日はなく、撤去=廃棄されたのでしょう。新しい21日が入っていました。
 消費者は潜在的に新しい日付を買いますから、チーズ、ミルクなど、古いものはどんどん見捨てられ、廃棄されていくのです。このロスは大きいと思います。天下のCostcoでさえ、暇なのかと思うと、本当に世の中、どうなっているのかと思います。
 今月の私は、そのCostcoからもらった1年に1回のRewardを使って買い物しています。1850ドルほどありました。これを現金化しても良いのですが、店の売り上げが悪いので、仕入れに回しています。まあ、元々自分のものも買っていますからね。同じことなのですが。
 だいたい1週間に300ドル程度の仕入れでの買い物がCostcoでありますから、1か月分が十分浮く計算になります。

 最近の車は高い、3万―4万ドルをすぐに超えてしまう~チープに行こうよ!
Slide 2 of 16: Starting MSRP: $18,540Annual fuel cost: $1,100The affordable, city-sized Kicks entered the market last spring, making a splash with its low price and tiny appetite. Cargo and passenger room is surprisingly good given the cute ute’s tiny footprint, with ample headroom and easy loading.One engine is offered, a 1.6-liter four making 122 horsepower. Variable valve timing and a continuously-variable transmission take aim squarely at economy and provides the Kicks with 33 mpg in the combined cycle.Generous amenities add value, with even the base S model being offered with automatic emergency braking, Bluetooth hands-free calling, touchscreen infotainment, three USB ports, keyless entry, and automatic headlights. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto appear in midrange along with advanced safety features, while top models add luxury flair like leather interior accents and upscale exterior trim.
  
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Nissan Kicks $18450
Slide 3 of 16: Starting MSRP: $19,990Annual fuel cost: $1,200The Kona kills it with good looks and an affable nature, but Hyundai piles on amenities that add significant value for buyers.Seven-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, with six-speaker sound and steering wheel controls. There are dual USB ports up front for easy syncing, and connectivity appears at the first step up the trim ladder. Top models get an eight-inch touchscreen, navigation, a head-up display, and wireless charging,For 2019, the Kona adds standard active safety features: forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and driver attention warning. Blind spot collision warning and rear cross traffic alert become available midrange.Two engines are offered, depending on trim. SE and SEL models get a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower, while Limited and Ultimate get a 175-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbo. Both engines return 30 mpg in the combined cycle with standard front-wheel drive.All-wheel drive is available at every level for $1,300.
  
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Hyundai Kona $19900
Slide 4 of 16: Starting MSRP: $20,390Annual fuel cost: $1,150The Mazda CX-3 packs full-size fun into a striking subcompact package. Genuinely athletic handling might be its strongest defining characteristic, with a spirited 2.0-liter engine providing a smooth 148 horsepower, up from last year’s 146. Even better that, it returns 29 mpg in the combined cycle (front-wheel drive).Inside, Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity are standard features, along with steering wheel-mounted controls for audio and phone, automatic volume control, and USB inputs. The seven-inch infotainment system has voice control and seamlessly integrates with Stitcher, Pandora, Aha, and others.The littlest Mazda has added additional safety for 2019, as well. Now standard on all trim levels are direct tire pressure monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring. Adaptive cruise control and smart city braking with pedestrian detection are available on the top Grand Touring model.For an added dose of fun (or simply extra grip in sloppy conditions), torque-vectoring all-wheel drive is available across the model range for an additional $1,250.
  
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Mazda CX-3 $20390
Slide 5 of 16: Starting MSRP: $23,200Annual fuel cost: $1,400The Tucson is one of the best compact SUVs on the market today, offering economy and real value for money without ever feeling low budget.The base engine is a thrifty 2.0-liter four that returns 26 mpg in the combined cycle, but still puts out a peppy 161 horsepower on tap. SEL models and above up the displacement to 2.4 liters and power to 181, while still returning 25 mpg combined. (Economy numbers are for front drivers; all-wheel drive is available across the range for $1,400 and returns 23 mpg combined with either engine).A seven-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are all standard. Heated front seats with power adjust and power lumbar support are standard in all but the base model.A full gambit of active safety systems are standard, such as forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and driver attention warning.
 
Hyundai Tucson $23300
Slide 6 of 16: Starting MSRP: $24,295Annual fuel cost: $1,250Subaru’s best-selling Forester is all-new for 2019 and sees efficiency gains across the range. All models come equipped with a upgraded 2.5-liter boxer engine under the hood, now making 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. A continuously-variable transmission is the sole option and helps to boost economy up to 29 mpg in the combined cycle. All-wheel drive with active torque vectoring is standard.The wheelbase grew an inch in the redesign, allowing an airier cabin with more legroom. Standard amenities have grown, too, and now include a high-resolution touchscreen, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual front USB ports, keyless entry, and a security system with engine immobilizer.Advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and pre-collision braking with throttle management are now standard.
  
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Subaru Forester $24500
Slide 7 of 16: Starting MSRP: $24,350Annual fuel cost: $1,300We like the compact Honda CR-V for its “bigger on the inside” interior (we would have said TARDIS, but that would make us nerds). There’s a ton of room for both people and all the stuff that people carry. The second row accommodates adults without cramped feet or legs, and there’s still 39 cubic feet of cargo area behind the seats. With the second row folded, the CR-V will swallow a ginourmous 76 cubic feet.The base LX has a 2.4-liter four under the hood making 184 horsepower and returning 28 mpg in the combined cycle (our annual fuel cost is base on this motor and front-wheel drive). All other trim levels are equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo returning 30 mpg (FWD).All-wheel drive is available across the range.
  
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Honda CR-V $24500
Slide 8 of 16: Starting MSRP: $26,290Annual fuel cost: $1,450The Kia Sorento comes in so cheap compared to its competitors, we wondered if all four wheels were included in the price. We scrutinized the spec sheets to find the cost-cutting differences between it and our two other picks in the category.Base L and LX models come equipped with an economical 2.4-liter four-cylinder that returns 25 mpg in the combined cycle. Mid-level models step up to a powerful 290-horsepower V6 with a starting MSRP of $31,290.Amenities in base models are a bit scarce as well. Seats are cloth with manual adjustability and the air conditioning is not automatic. A seven-inch touchscreen is, however, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB input, and six-speaker sound.Active safety only appears at the LX model ($27,650) and above. A convenience package ($2,000) adds heated seats with power adjustability, connectivity, and leather trim. Even at $29,650 total, the Sorento still stands out as a value winner.
  
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Kia Sorento $26290
Slide 9 of 16: Starting MSRP: $31,430Annual fuel cost: $1,550Nissan adds value to its popular Pathfinder SUV with a standard 284-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine. The grunt is managed well and paired standard continuously-variable transmission, returning good economy at 23 mpg combined. Available four-wheel drive ($1,690) drops milage one point in standard models, and two in the top-of-the-line Platinum model.An 8-inch touchscreen graces the center console with standard connectivity and voice control. Six—six!—USB ports are standard, along with two 12V power outlets, and three-zone automatic climate control.All 2019 Pathfinder models come with automatic emergency braking, with blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic assist standard on all but the base model.Buyers needing a two-row midsize SUV would do well to look at the Pathfinder’s sibling, the Murano ($31,750).
  
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Nissan Pathfinder $31500
Slide 10 of 16: Starting MSRP: $31,530Annual fuel cost: $1,650In base LE trim, the Toyota Highlander comes equipped with a 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine making 185 horsepower and returning 22 mpg in the combined cycle. A V6 is offered ($2,050) and is an attractive choice with 295 horsepower and slightly better combined economy of 23 mpg.On the inside, the Highlander starts off with front and rear air conditioning, five USB ports, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen with integrated backup camera. There is smartphone integration, but CarPlay and Android Auto still appear to be absent.Where the Highlander shines is in standard safety. All models come with a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and dynamic cruise control.
  
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Toyota Highlander $31500
といったところがSUVでは安価、お勧めです。

 今朝のニュース早読み
1)ピエール瀧は、20代から大麻やコカインをやっていた
2)NZのモスク襲撃、49人が死亡、20人以上が重症
3)東北福祉大で、留学生700人が不明
4)ゴールドが1300ドルを回復、原油は58ドル、円は対ドル111.71円
5)北朝鮮、アメリカとの核廃棄協議を中止示唆?
6)混乱するベネズエラ、停電に続き断水も起きている
7)JALもLLCを、ZIPAIRはまずソウルとバンコクに飛ばす予定

 最近、中国の探査機が月面に着陸しました。アメリカ、ロシア、などが次々と月を狙っていますが、その理由の1つが水だそうです。
 水は現在1リットル1億円に相当するようですが、これがなぜ? 水を分解すると酸素になるからです。そしてもう1つは水素、これがロケットの燃料になり、月に行くのに往復の燃料を積むのではなく、帰りの分は月で調達できるのです。
 この前のJAXAのロケットが打ち上げるのに55億円かかったそうで、重量が600キロあったそうです。だから1億円=1リットルなんだとか。
 今の予定では、2040年には1千人が月に住んでいるとされています。酸素は必要なのです。へえ、なるほどです。 現代ビジネスに出ていました。

 
Showers and storms this morning, ending this afternoon
嵐は午前中に止む予定です。この後は来週の日曜日まで雨がありません。

厳しい売り上げの中、売れない魚をどうするか? 前はフライにして弁当に入れていましたが、昨日ネットで検索したら、「ふりかけ」というアイデアが出てきました。テフロンのフライパンで油なしで焼いていく、そして細かくして水分が抜けたら、塩、ネギ、ゴマを入れてさらに炒っていきます。10分で自家製魚のふりかけの出来上がりです。これをご飯にかけて、昼飯にしました、美味い! 
 ということは、まだまだ知恵は出るということです。昨日からハマチのスペシャルを新たに加えました。タルタルですが、今回は和風です、なめろうのソースで和えると美味い。目先を変えていかないといけません。数撃つ鉄砲はまだ弾が残っています。皆さん、良い週末を!

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