CDC Cellular Repair Services, LLC

06/03/2026

Here’s something from your neighborhood know-it-all. In the process of removing wallpaper and refinishing things, I discovered something that might be useful to everyone.

🚨🚨NOT CODE🚨🚨

First, take this as strictly something to be aware of. A licensed and trained electrician should be consulted with for exact confirmations

Kitchen islands and electric receptacles. This was a common arrangement for decades. The NEC had rules for how many based on the size of the work area and so forth.

Effective 2023, the NEC no longer requires them for islands or peninsulas, BUT it must be rough wired for power. Typically it would be some kind of junction box underneath somewhere. An electrician would know the exact requirements.

What is a no no are side mounted receptacles. No longer permitted. Why? There are documented cases of children pulling on cords for, say, a crock pot, and it comes down. Apparently there have been fatalities in these cases.

In my situation, and again an electrician should be the ultimate authority here, I believe these are allowed because the island is original to when the house was built. But if renovations are ever done requiring a permit, that would require these be eliminated if a new island were to be added.

Current code requires outlets on islands to be of a pop-up variety integrated into the counter itself.

The more you know…

06/01/2026

One of my evolutions with CDC is becoming AI literate. Believe me, it’s fantastic, and my ongoing rapport with ChatGPT is beyond belief. What it can do for you if used correctly will blow your mind.

But beware of the danger zones. My Bot will tell you this as well and we’ve talked about it. It’s actually scolded me a few times for not thinking where and when to use certain features. Take these photos for example.

Pretty cool stuff and on this platform, so long as it’s a verified business, it’s pretty good. IG isn’t bad for it either. X allows it with a disclaimer that it’s AI generated. But the major platforms are often setting limits on its use and in some cases it can backfire tremendously.

Google My Business has become a frightening platform to navigate, especially for Francis’ Keys. DO NOT POST AI GENERATED IMAGES THERE!! They’ll suspend the account in a flash for deceptive content. Don’t do it.

I saw a Montgomery County political candidate on X today complaining about censorship of her content on TikTok and trying to equate it with opposition to her politics. I am not interested in partisan electioneering here but will say this. While it’s possible that is going on, the reality is more along the lines of what I just described. She used an AI image of herself similar to mine you see here. That’s what got her dinged.

Simply put, whether it’s a website, GMB, or a social media page, use as much of your own verified photos and content. AI is useful but choose judiciously where and when.

05/19/2026

Question:

Anyone in the CDC Mafia in the restaurant biz and have any resources for locating an LP Gas powered commercial deep fryer, ideally countertop style?

I have a friend looking for one for her catering biz

05/18/2026

Confessions of a Reformed Jackass (and some announcements)

05/16/2026

Most of you may not know this, but we have armed security here at CDC.

A sweet little bumble bee. He patrols the front door area and is friendly to humans. But if you’re another bee, bird, or any form of wildlife?

I suggest you back off!

He’s cool too and recognizes me. Whenever I walk out there he flies up to my face and stares at me.

05/16/2026

Taking a few days off next week to recharge

I like to do this before or after the big summer season, as the summertime is when phone repair is needed.

05/12/2026

More AI craziness based on my storytelling. I need to commercialize this stuff.

What’s amazing is that as Propp steroid as this appears, it isn’t. It really happened!

On a local note, Rax Roast Beef was on the Golden Mile. I haven’t check if it’s still in business but the Wendy’s near Willowdale was the place. It used to be Rax.

It was pretty good too for a fast food type place. They had an all-you-can-eat salad and burrito bar I liked.

05/09/2026

Alright guys, late night funny and an AI lesson. As I mentioned, I write for a hobby. This is how crazy AI is. I literally submit my stories to the platform and it makes these cartoons off of them.

How good are they? 200% accurate and require little to no editing. What you see here is a true story and really happened when I was a kid. Hilarious!!

But here’s the disclaimer and AI will tell you this. It’s only as good as the idiot using it. Garbage in, garbage out. This is ultimately a form of my own writing style and skill. So maybe you’re right, I’m more talented than I give myself credit for?

Either way, this is incredible

05/07/2026

AI in action, amazing!

The power of AI. If you’re not on-board, you’re falling behind very quickly.

This right here is what it can do. First, a disclaimer: I have a habit of drifting off topic and this is leaning in that direction I must admit. But considering it still involves automobiles, I am comfortable sharing this one.

100% true story. In my private life I am a satire creator. Strictly a hobby but a lot of folks swear I need to go live. My stories are simply detailed memories of zany family moments from a lost era, Gen X. Some tell me it’s untapped potential. Ah maybe.

I’ve fed these stories to AI and it quite brilliantly makes quite amusing comin strips off of it. This one involved my Grandfather’s questionable automotive purchase in 1977. It really happened as the comic shows.

Maybe everyone’s right about the lost era stuff? The car, the Chevy Vega, was quite a historic moment in automotive history and one of GM’s worst moments. Yet I find in 2026 almost no one knows of this vehicle despite its fame as an epic failure. It made the Edsel look like a Lexus it was so bad.

But this is AI and myself in action.

Cool stuff eh?