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Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - January 14, 2026 [TRex]
Good evening Horde. The time has come for mid-week shenanigans of the post-cafe overnight variety.
Welcome to the Wednesday night ONT which means another edition of random overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Good will offerings of amusing puns are happily accepted. Pants are optional. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors. Lots of lists in this one, so buckle up! [Top photo: No knowledge other than the bike is an Indian Four. I just like the photo.]- S&P 500 (currently 6926.6)
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185)
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today)
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today)
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today)
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today)
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today)
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614)
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today)
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today) Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted?
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)?
- Regime change in Cuba?
- Another Government budget shutdown?
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)?
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement?
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026?
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections?
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally?
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down?
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics?
Winners get their pick of items from the Club ONT lost and found box and the admiration of the Horde. Best wishes!
Texas and Florida lead the list of in-migration states on the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer transactions during 2025, while California ranks last with the greatest out-migration number for the sixth consecutive year. Texas reclaims the title of No. 1 U-Haul growth state for the seventh time in 10 years. It climbs one spot from its previous ranking behind South Carolina, which slides four spots after being the leading growth state for 2024. Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee follow Texas as prime destinations. It's the same top five from 2024 and 2023, although in a different order. The top 10 also includes Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Alabama and Georgia.Top 15:
1. TEXAS
2. FLORIDA
3. NORTH CAROLINA
4. TENNESSEE
5. SOUTH CAROLINA
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA
8. IDAHO
9. ALABAMA
10. GEORGIA
11. OREGON
12. MONTANA
13. ARKANSAS
14. OKLAHOMA
15. MAINE Bottom 15:
36. VIRGINIA
37. KANSAS
38. NORTH DAKOTA
39. NEBRASKA
40. RHODE ISLAND
41. MICHIGAN
42. CONNECTICUT
43. OHIO
44. PENNSYLVANIA
45. MARYLAND
46. MASSACHUSETTS
47. NEW YORK
48. NEW JERSEY
49. ILLINOIS
50. CALIFORNIA
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: mindful webworker - world full of heroes and villains at January 14, 2026 10:00 PM (FMpsC)
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at January 14, 2026 10:00 PM (w3u3d)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (lUFok)
youtube.com/shorts/_Yoze3xAq_M
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:03 PM (n4Qav)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (mlg/3)
Posted by: Lucy Van Pelt at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (uQesX)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (FTdBq)
"I need some string for my weedwhacker, a box of .22LR, and two cinnamon rolls."
'Murrica.
Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (nhCoE)
Posted by: gKWVE at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (uQesX)
I don't know if the Morons really want one of their number to be lording his used water bottle over everyone else.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (COQGW)
Ah, the Pittsburgh scanner... just when you think those fine folks have hit peak crazy, they demonstrate that they are just getting started!
One of our local area Ace stores features flavored popcorn. The caramel is my current favorite.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (kB9dk)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (LNeRu)
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:09 PM (TfUTr)
Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:09 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (pscAN)
That's not something you often see nowadays.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (55Qr6)
How the heck are you?
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (JeN+l)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (COQGW)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (47diA)
Scott Adams excelled at giving people tools to analyze the world and how to think better.
Plus, his humor was funny and spot-on.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (u82oZ)
These days, anything is possible.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (S/Y4j)
Most bike manufacturers make big ugly bikes.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Orson at January 14, 2026 10:13 PM (dIske)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:13 PM (47diA)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: Some Rat
*********
Rat! where have you been, we were just about to send out a search party to see if you were ok!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (IQ6Gq)
I actually could relate. First time I used a mouse, it did take me a beat to realize how to deal with that situation.
Posted by: mindful webworker - long long ago in the ancient days of you're at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (FMpsC)
How the heck are you?
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops
Doing well, hit a bit of a rough patch, but improving.
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (TfUTr)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (sAmhv)
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA
Who the hell is moving to Washington? Most be the Ohio refugees. Or the Californians looking for another place to screw up.
I have news. You are too late!
Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (V5Xvl)
Posted by: Wally at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (0e5Te)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM
***
Just curious... How many ways are there to Rock?
Posted by: TRex - numerical dino at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
- Tim Walz indicted? No
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches? Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? Yes
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (VCgbV)
We made the right decision.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (XV/Pl)
Most, maybe. But not all:
https://janusmotorcycles.com/
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (uQesX)
States....I'm just glad Colorado isn't present. I hope lots and lots and lots of people get right the f'k out of here....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:16 PM (LNeRu)
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM
***
Just curious... How many ways are there to Rock?
Posted by: TRex - numerical dino at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
Well Capital and lower case to start.
Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (V5Xvl)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (47diA)
Posted by: Wally
An oversight the dims are feverishly going to "correct".
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (TfUTr)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM
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Hello COMM! Love your dino emoji!
Posted by: TRex - tech enabled dino at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: buddhaha at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (lbb+E)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (47diA)
_____________________
I kind of wonder if that's a Canadian connection. Both are border states. Washington, in particular, is getting a Nutrien port for Pot Ash distribution. It's supposed to be a $1 Billion project...so chances are Canadians are moving down into that area for future employment. And Canada as a whole is tanking hard.
Posted by: Orson at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (dIske)
Prediction: Ketanji Jackass leaves the Court to pursue her passion making and selling painted ceramic ash trays.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (COQGW)
I've not seen you around for a bit.
There is going to be a MOME, you will be there.
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (JeN+l)
Posted by: Fugitive From Board of Mental Health at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (oftw2)
He reminds of this movie clip (Chicken Ranch tie-in), just not as smart or good looking.
https://youtu.be/AALREbJZEZk
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (S/Y4j)
8419.3
82.28
96,654.94
0.20
2.45
7.95
164
93,416,416
2080
33.99
449.14
59.66
Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (nhCoE)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (nhCoE)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:20 PM (LNeRu)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (n4Qav)
A few years back, I was residing temporarily in Tyler, TX. When I registered my truck, I asked the lady what "kind" of Californians were moving in. She said the majority seemed to be conservative, leaving CA for that reason.
I think around Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, the answer may be otherwise.
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (47diA)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM
***
You're welcome. Good evening to you!
Posted by: TRex - pedestrian dino at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (ZenXW)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (OoFl2)
- Tim Walz indicted? (Yes)
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? (No)
- Regime change in Cuba? (Yes)
- Another Government budget shutdown? (Yes)
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches (No)
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? (No)
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? (No)
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? (Yes)
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? (Yes)
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? (In a year? No)
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? (Yes, dies)
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? (They won't go)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (NwnyJ)
I'm not queer
Get used to it
Apparently another shooting in the land of mutant militant lesbos again. Unconfirmed. So says the NY Post.
They are going to keep doing this. Altho I belive President Trump is a great multi-tasker, he has other fish to fry in Iran currently. This is on the back whiffle ball burner. Soon, Walzie. Soon.
I have to wonder how many illegals ICE captures and then has to beat off ugly pierced lesbians. If they are clinging to their precious Somolians I just say take them, too. Send them all to Somolia. The lesbos can get to know them better and no one will miss either.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (n4Qav)
Jill Biden was right on about the breakfast tacos.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (ZenXW)
I've not seen you around for a bit.
There is going to be a MOME, you will be there.
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops
Heh! I got diverticulitis, which of course led to having to get THAT procedure, THEN the flu and topped off with bursitis in my hip. The upside? I got some serious pain meds out of the deal...And you better believe I'll be at our MoMe and Texas!
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (TfUTr)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (RIvkX)
Youngest son lives in Port Townsend WA. He has been there for 15 years. He loves it up there.
He has no use for the rest of the state.
Posted by: fourseasons at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (47diA)
Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (jofRv)
***
Yikes. Good to have you back. We saved a seat for you.
Posted by: TRex - Doctor Dino at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (IQ6Gq)
And my state (NC) is #3 for Yankee Incoming. And we have no moose to stand out front with a Full Up sign.
Posted by: oldnorthstate at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (oftw2)
Almost as much as the Pittsburgh Scanner
Posted by: Charles II of Spain and his big big jaw at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: Opinion fact
It's Somolies who used up their benefits and welcome in other states. And other welfare gypsies too.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Wally
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Yeah, and wait until those migrants buy a new car and licence it!
Posted by: buddhaha at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (lbb+E)
We still have newbies around here that bitch at the lack of 'fine dining'. We just got our first standalone Starbucks so quit yer bitchen'.
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (cYBz/)
East Liberty. North Negley Ave. Caller says he is trying to park but some magician outside keeps trying to talk to him.
Shadyside. South Aiken Ave. Caller said that a ghost just felt him up. Caller wants to meet with PD to talk about options.
"Hey! Hey!! Give me a lift to South Aiken. The spirit I summoned got away, and I wasn't..... done yet."
Posted by: Magician with a poorly-concealed erection at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (nhCoE)
---
Good photo, I'd hang it.
Odd's on, there is an Indianologist in the house.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (y79kU)
You bastard!
Where the hell have you been? We saved many a space and had many a drink go warm and flat waiting for you.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM
***
Good evening! I was thinking of you today in light of current events.
Posted by: TRex - afterburner dino at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (LNeRu)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)
Well, that was fun. Just got back from the ER. Posting thread before last, after my last post about Iran, I noticed I was feeling sort of jumpy, like an adrenaline rush. Noticed my heart seemed to be beating fast. Put the pulse oximeter on. Heart rate 150ish.
So, off to the ER Miley and I went. On the way over, heart rate dropped to the 120ish level. Was 110 when I got in there. BP was 160/95. Lots of blood work. EKG normal, heart rate had calmed down to 90.
Everything looked normal. Did notice a couple of skipped beat sensations during all that. Doc referred me to cardiologist, thinks "something is going on".
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (w6EFb)
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185) 82.025
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 74,132.50
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.20
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today) 2.91
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today) 4.26
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today) $169
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614) 91,500,000
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)$2,150
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)34.99
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today) 375.00
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today)59.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (R86kT)
Posted by: TRex - Doctor Dino
Ahhhhh, thank you! (places soft pillow on chair...)
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (TfUTr)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Speaking of that - remember when some gas pumps had the little orange balls in a glass globe that spun when filling up?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: oldnorthstate at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM
***
Yeah, same thought here which is why I included the source. Don't know what's behind the data.
Posted by: TRex - Ace hardware donut dino at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (47diA)
- Tim Walz indicted? No
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? Yes
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? No
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? Under
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (R86kT)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Or College students and military moves inflate the numbers leaving.
Our local area of 130,000 is the fourth largest metro area in Kansas. This includes Manhattan and Junction City.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (u82oZ)
Where we live in rural Wyoming there is no fine dining, not much dining places.
Starbucks? Drive on hour one way or almost two hours the other way.
We drink real coffee here in the sticks.
Posted by: fourseasons at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (3ek7K)
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? - YES
- Regime change in Cuba? - YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? - YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches - YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? - NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? - YES
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? - NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? - NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? - NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? - YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? - YES
Posted by: RickZ at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (gKDq2)
This happened about anh hour ago. What the New York times left out of the headline is the immigrant is an illegal alien from Venezuela. He was being arrested for being in the country illegally and while beging arrested began to violently assault the arresting ice officer. Shortly after this, two other perps joined in and began beating the ice officer with a snow shovel and a club. The officer at this point defended himself and with his firearm and ended up shooting the illegal alien in the leg. The officer and the illegal are in the hospital and the other two perps are arrested.
Fox Live Now News Is broadcasting live from the scene.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (HTCU3)
- S&P 500 7500
- Price of Silver (per ounce) 110 USD
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 80,000 USD
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.20 USD
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas 2.10 USD
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California 5.75 USD
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance 179 USD
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 92.0 Million
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) 1850 USD
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) 40 USD
- TSLA stock price 580 USD
- Brent Crude Oil 49 USD
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (RIvkX)
I thought it might be a reaction to the TNF blocker infusion I get for the RA. I had shingles back in Nov, and so skipped the infusion, and it's thus been 4 months since the last one. Rheumatologist retired this year, and I had to get in with a new practice, and they finally got set up to do the infusion today, which I did around 4PM.
So, I wondered if maybe it was some crazy start after stopping for a while reaction. That stuff does have some association with heart problems, but I'd been taking it for years with no problems. RA itself long term does have heart effects.
So, there you go. Doc didn't think it was a reaction, just maybe coincidental. Anyway, they'll likely put me on some sort of monitor for a while and see if they see anything funny going on.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: a dude in MI at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (+I6Y/)
Posted by: Fugitive From Board of Mental Health at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (oftw2)
Do you have a regular nickname? I've got you filed away mentally as "that guy who has a new sock for every post." Or "oftw2" for short.
Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (nhCoE)
Heh, the most important economic indicator!
Posted by: pookysgirl prefers vodka at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (Wt5PA)
- Tim Walz indicted? NO
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? NO
- Regime change in Cuba? YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? YES
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? NO
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? YES
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? YES
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: LRob in OK
Newsmax reported both ice agent and the illegal in hospital and the 2 dumbshits that used a shovel and broomstick to beat the ice agent are in custody.
Posted by: old chick at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (F3Dlr)
Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (TfUTr)
Greenland: yes
Cuba: yes
Government shutdown: no. This is a House election year, and I think they know the voters are sick of that bullshit
More than six Starships? Yes
SpaceX IPO? Not a chance. Musk isn’t gonna give up that much control, and it’s not like he needs the money.
Russia/Ukraine? Don’t know, don’t care. Wildcard outcome: Poland bites off a good-sized chunk of Ukraine itself, possibly due to reviving the Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth. Ideally this will involve Winged Hussars.
Fed Chair: I think there’s a good chance that the Fed as we know it is gone by the end of the year.
Dem control of House. I don’t think so.
More than 14 magnitude 7.0 quakes? Sure, that’s about an average number, actually (I didn't see anything about doing research... if that wasn't supposed to happen...Oh, well. I cheated on this one)
Supreme Court Justice stepping down? Depends on the results of the midterms. If the Republicans have solid control of the Senate afterward, I could see Thomas retiring. Otherwise, no.
Olympic medals: no clue. Silly wild-assed guess: yes.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (47diA)
S&P 500: 7600
Price of Silver (per ounce): $120
Bitcoin (USD): $150000
9mm ammo (per round): 0.25
Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas: $2.95
Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California: $6.00
Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance: $170
Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026: 93,000,000
Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin $1950
Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN): $35
TSLA stock price: $500
Brent Crude Oil (per barrel): $58
Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (OoFl2)
Odd's on, there is an Indianologist in the house.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (y79kU)
Wouldn't be me. I know some things, but not like I know harley. The indian 4 was actually originally designed and built by Ace motorcycles, Indian bought them out and the 4 was an Ace design, but indian kept trying to improve it and fiddled with some things over the years. They stopped making them in the really early 40's. If I remember right indian ended up hiring one of Ace's engineers to help with the tinkering. It was an IOE engine, Intake over exhaust. I don't remember when but they tried to reverse that and build it as an exhaust over intake, and it ended up as a ball burner to anybody who rode it, so it failed and they returned to the original configuration. Kind of why I said it was interesting.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (snZF9)
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba?Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes!
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches No
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No
Posted by: Old Fossil at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM
***
Hello Teresa!
Posted by: TRex - dino likes cake at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)
Yeah, like that Hackberry photo that looks vintage, but recent drivebys show the same items out front. Faked.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (uQesX)
Posted by: moki at January 14, 2026 10:37 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: DBCooper at January 14, 2026 10:37 PM (eN7jM)
If they had any decent , reasonably priced missile silos still left I would have considered a move to Kansas. One of my dreams as a young adult.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:38 PM (KDPiq)
For the "Events, dear boy, Events" section:
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? No
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? Yes
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? Da (Yes)
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Please NO!
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? No
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No
Posted by: prognosticating pookysgirl at January 14, 2026 10:38 PM (Wt5PA)
S&P 500 (currently 6926.6)
7500
Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185)
150
Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today)
It'll be up and down all year, ending at 100k
9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today)
.50/round
Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today)
same
Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today)
$5.50
Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today)
$210
Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614)
90M
Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)
$2250
Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)
$40
TSLA stock price ($439.14 today)
$600
Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today)
$70
Posted by: Cave Johnson at January 14, 2026 10:39 PM (BGygK)
Posted by: Sub-Commander Vella at January 14, 2026 10:40 PM (uQesX)
- Tim Walz indicted? YES
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? YES
- Regime change in Cuba? YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? Oh, YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? YES
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:41 PM (n4Qav)
Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 10:41 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:42 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:43 PM (n4Qav)
https://youtu.be/VWVbtJQB3xk?t=512
Posted by: Tis the Season at January 14, 2026 10:43 PM (HTCU3)
I'm glad you took it seriously enough to go get it checked out, though.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (IG3/x)
Ditto
Posted by: MAC V SOG at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (P4Pk9)
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? No
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches No
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? Yes
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:45 PM (jofRv)
Posted by: publius
Those lizards are no joke.
Posted by: Reptile Dysfunction. at January 14, 2026 10:45 PM (oftw2)
- Tim Walz indicted? YES
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? YES
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? Yes, in handcuffs
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES, the other justices will trick KJB into signing her resignation letter, to preserve their sanity.
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (S/Y4j)
https://youtu.be/zF2a3aTfA9w
Posted by: Tis the Season at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (HTCU3)
Posted by: MAC V SOG at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (P4Pk9)
Don't these idiots remember any American history? Seems like we had this type confrontation before, c.1860 or so, and it got solved in favor of the feds. I DO NOT understand their goals.
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (47diA)
Silver 130.00 (also silly)
Bitcoin 160k (yet more silly)
9mm 0.25
Nat. gas/gallon $2.40
CA gas $5.00
Den-Orl 200
TSA 2026 - 78m
Austin aptmt 1500 (rental per month? down due to fewer illegals)
Bourbon $36.99
TSLA $400 (no need with cheaper gas)
Oil $45 (assumes Iran friendly, them and VZ producing and unsanctioned)
Posted by: Methos at January 14, 2026 10:47 PM (vSvIl)
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA
Who the hell is moving to Washington? Most be the Ohio refugees. Or the Californians looking for another place to screw up.
I have news. You are too late!
Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (V5Xvl)
***
What Pete said.
If you're coming to Washington, prepare for disappointment.
Posted by: Diogenes at January 14, 2026 10:47 PM (2WIwB)
Also, two weird movies: "Bacurau" and "The Mask." Both very weird, bu8t very worthwhile.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 14, 2026 10:48 PM (CHHv1)
Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
Tim Walz indicted? No
Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
Regime change in Cuba? No
Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? Yes
Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? Yes
More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes and there will be articles in Salon etc. blaming the increased frequency of earthquakes on global warming
At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes, probably Thomas. Roberts will retire the next time there's a Democrat president.
Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No, and I predict no medals will be awarded to the US in any sport that has judges.
Posted by: Cave Johnson at January 14, 2026 10:48 PM (BGygK)
The inner party wants power over others.
The useful idiots think they get power by rebelling, but they are pawns.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (u82oZ)
Lurk to your hearts content! As long as you are here sweet Rodent!💗
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (LNeRu)
Southern Munitions has a case of remanufactured (1000 rds) for $135
*shrugs*
Just spent $200 on 3" 12G Coyote loads for a stupid semi-auto AR style shotgun. Stupid me.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (NwnyJ)
Yeah, sure. Plans are ok, but they seldom survive reality.
Predictions are for carnival workers..
Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)
Yeah, like that Hackberry photo that looks vintage, but recent drivebys show the same items out front. Faked.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (uQesX)
yeah I don't know enough about indian to tell of the image is some AI mashup of indian bikes. It looks like a legit bike, and it seems to have a lot of details found on the earlier 1930s version, like the fenders and exhaust, so it seems consistent in the details, but like I said, not an expert on indians. You barely even see them anymore. The last one I worked on was years ago.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Big Porker at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (x389x)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (HTCU3)
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185) 120
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 110,000
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.19
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today) 2.533
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today) 7.00
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today) 149
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614) 86,513,314
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today) 1800
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today) 33.99
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today) 399.77
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today) 55.55
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (S/Y4j)
We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.
SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)
https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI
Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (2F0/Y)
Heart rate jumping up to the 150s like that for no reason just sitting there is odd. Thinking about it, I've noticed skipped beat sensations when I get an adrenaline surge, like with a startle such as a loud noise or a near miss thing driving, where you get startled and have to slam on brakes. Heart rate accelerates and then the skipped beat.
It seems sort of like a PVC. Thump..thump...thump...thumpThump.....miss...thump...
So, something is likely going on, and it's just starting to show up.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)
Those of us of pioneer stock could only snigger.
When they finally dug out the pit they only found a few rusted motorcycle parts.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)
Posted by: LRob in OK
They are desperate, seeking to throw any kind of wrench into the gears, a delaying action, hoping some other events will come along to save them. It's like when someone is fighting five burly cops trying to handcuff them, I'm sure deep inside the perp knows he/she is toast, but they keep resisting anyway.
Posted by: Mentally Ill, Also at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IhIKR)
It’s true about the space held open, you really don’t think the drinks went to waste. Do ya?
Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (V5Xvl)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
Can't argue that.
Posted by: a ham sandwich at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (nhCoE)
We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.
SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)
https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI
Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (2F0/Y)
Thank you for the reminder. I hope I'm asleep then.
The LZ is near San Diego, IIRC from the undocking feed. Here's hoping their navigation is top notch, and they avoid Mexican waters.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:55 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (RIvkX)
As optimistic as Metal Leo!
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:56 PM (uQesX)
Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)
Actually they found the frame also.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (KDPiq)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)
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Duh. The soft parts go first.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:58 PM (nWPIJ)
Greenland assimilation underway-Y
Cuba-N (let Rubio finish some of his current jobs)
Shutdown-Y obviously
>6 Starship-Y
SpaceX IPO-N
Ukraine ceasefire-N
Powell out early-N
D House-N (I hate that Reps are going to run on mildly less bad than the other guys and coincidentally same party as Trump, but Dems are determined to make that work)
>14 earthquakes >7.0- N (WAG)
Roberts shows up in Epstein files (or another SC is out)-Y
US outperforms at Italy winter olympics-Y
Posted by: Methos at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Yogi Berra at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (wVcYX)
- Tim Walz indicted? NO
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? NO
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? NO
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? NO
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (HTCU3)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (KDPiq)
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Rumors are swirling in the astronaut community that it was a nasty case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)
Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 11:01 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (KDPiq)
Texaco Star Theater was a big hit in the late 1930's radio and early 1950's TV.
Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 11:01 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)
That was better than the guesses I heard earlier:
Pregnancy or "Space Willies" before an EVA
Posted by: Kindltot - Si, se poden at January 14, 2026 11:03 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)
"Houston, we have an problem..."
Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 11:04 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Nasty Man at January 14, 2026 11:04 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Joemarine
Can I trust my car to the man that wears the star?
The big, bright Texaco star?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)
That's what she said.
*ducks*
Posted by: man
The judges would also have accepted a John Wayne Bobbitt sock.
Posted by: circumcisions, half off! at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (nhCoE)
Still very cool to look at, but that's it.
Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (XuXeR)
"Wishing you a peaceful night full of sheep and zero existential dread.”
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 11:07 PM (LNeRu)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:10 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)
Slowly on the mend, thanks :-)
Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 11:12 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: mindful webworker - long long ago in the ancient days of you're at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (FMpsC)
My favorite was the one where they gave the boss an Etch-A-Sketch as his new "computer" and told him to "reboot" it by turning it upside down and shaking it if the screen froze.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 11:13 PM (IG3/x)
Can I trust my car to the man that wears the star?
The big, bright Texaco star?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)
Found the 29-year-old.
Man, that was a deep memory. I wonder how many decades it's been since I thought of that.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 11:14 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 11:14 PM (KDPiq)
a thing which needs to happen, sooner than later
a thing which *will* happen, but hopefully not too soon
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM (ULPxl)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (HTCU3)
All depends on what kind of riding you want to do. New ones are a fortune, well kept bikes with low miles can be had pretty cheap.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM (snZF9)
The big, bright Texaco star?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)
Damn, you old fuck.
yes I do fire bazookas in glass houses. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 11:18 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 11:19 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
----
They gave Anita Hill a Chair at a college in OK but it wasn't long before they tossed her. She landed a better, by that a higher paying, job in (of course) California.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:19 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at January 14, 2026 11:20 PM (APZWP)
Posted by: LRob in OK
Index is based on one way Uhaul transactions. Illegal crosses the border, makes his way to California. Rents Uhaul. Packs up free stuff given away by Cali and the associated NGOs. Heads up to live with family members living in Yakima and Tri Cities.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:20 PM (vzcgi)
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM
***
May it be so.
Posted by: TRex - praying dino at January 14, 2026 11:22 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (47diA)
Even further back, The Whiskey Rebellion, 1791-94.
That was just three years after the Constitution was ratified.
The Federal Government, from our very beginnings, has never really liked people defying it. Or shooting at people who represent it.
Posted by: RickZ at January 14, 2026 11:22 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (APZWP)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Glad you clarified that.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (DFaaT)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (n4Qav)
Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 14, 2026 11:25 PM (bss/y)
We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.
SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)
https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI
Posted by: Joyenz
---
NASA has things Elon wants. It's symbiotic.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:26 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: Pod Hamp at January 14, 2026 11:28 PM (nH+RN)
yes I do fire bazookas in glass houses. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Heh. The old guy gassing up the cool Indian 4banger is now my new visualization for you. Not sure if its an upgrade.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:29 PM (vzcgi)
Posted by: Short Arm Salute at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: RickZ
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Why people kept on moving west.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: mindful webworker - have you heard the good word...? at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (FMpsC)
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (A32KF)
Which sock?
Posted by: Sub-Commander Vella at January 14, 2026 10:40 PM (uQesX)
Hapsburg jaw sock - from a previous thread. Bless their hearts
Posted by: moki at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (wLjpr)
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
On its way.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (vzcgi)
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (A32KF)
A band, too. Shah Na Na.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 11:39 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Fen at January 14, 2026 11:40 PM (ciYHQ)
Posted by: Digger O'Dell at January 14, 2026 11:42 PM (oftw2)
This is what's called "the hook"
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:44 PM (COQGW)
Posted by: Digger O'Dell at January 14, 2026 11:42 PM (oftw2)
What about the grubs? (stamps foot impatiently)
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at January 14, 2026 11:44 PM (8zz6B)
@FoxNews
At 6:50 PM CT, federal law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted traffic stop in Minneapolis of an illegal alien from Venezuela who was released into the country by Joe Biden in 2022.
In an attempt to evade arrest, the subject fled the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car. The subject then fled on foot.
The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer. While the subject and law enforcement were in a struggle on the ground, two subjects came out of a nearby apartment and also attacked the law enforcement officer with a snow shovel and broom handle.
As the officer was being ambushed and attacked by the two individuals, the original subject got loose and began striking the officer with a shovel or broom stick.
Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots to defend his life. The initial subject was hit in the leg.
All three subjects ran back into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside.
The attacked officer and subject are both in th
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:45 PM (vzcgi)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)
Have had them from stress (once in pregnancy combined with insomnia from changing work schedule). Again with stress in 2005.
Sometimes too much caffine,etc. But take no chances.
Sometimes nothing. But get it checked out.
And call 911 if you feel dizzy, short of breath, nausea, chest pain, like you are going to pass out etc. Call your doc tomorrow, please.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 14, 2026 11:45 PM (WONhk)
Clearly another case of ICE just going around shooting your neighbors willy-nilly.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:46 PM (COQGW)
It's a real photo from the 40s.
Posted by: pawn at January 14, 2026 11:47 PM (rbIOb)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 11:49 PM (LNeRu)
I don't understand how Nebraska is so low on the destination list. Every where you go in Omaha, companies are building huge apartment complexes. Who are they building them for? I can't believe it's just kids of the current population.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at January 14, 2026 11:50 PM (DK5Sh)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Picturing Gage and DeSoto pulling up in Squad 51, doing the EKG, transmitting the data to Docs Early And Brackett at Rampart General. Nurse Dixie McCall will answer the phone.
Posted by: Jack Webb Production at January 14, 2026 11:52 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 14, 2026 11:52 PM (tnz8V)
yes I do fire bazookas in glass houses. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Heh. The old guy gassing up the cool Indian 4banger is now my new visualization for you. Not sure if its an upgrade.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:29 PM (vzcgi)
No, I look nothing like that. You can forget that image. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 11:53 PM (snZF9)
"Only God can create a random number." -- I do not recall who
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 14, 2026 11:56 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 14, 2026 11:56 PM (tnz8V)
Posted by: Cicero
18USC111 Assualting a Federal Officer
Federal crime tried in a Federal court.
Depending on whether the shovel and broom are considered deadly weapons, the asshoes are looking at sentencing ranges that max out at 8 years (w/o DW) up to 20 years (w DW). Another daily dose of FAFO.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:57 PM (vzcgi)
When I worked for a 3-letter Federal agency, that would have been a really serious problem. You'd have to be stupid and irresponsible to reveal it.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (yzMRf)
It's like investing according to the Pelosi fund.
Posted by: mindful webworker - what can go wrong? at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (FMpsC)
My husband says I tell everyone else to go to the doctor but I try as best I can to avoid it myself.
I see a cardiologist in a week for my done fall out, that I don't think was cardiac related (in early November). No other symptoms and I have done this before from dehydration and insomnia. I am a strange bird.
I do have an irregular heartbeat (asymptomatic), need to lose wt and watch my mostly normal hypertension. I am very irritated about the entire thing. The echo showed some crap that we don't think is going to kill me. I am hoping the PA simply tells me to lose wt and puts me on new meds.
Today I promised my husband I would be as brave as I always have been, and quit worrying. I don't worry 24/7, but sometimes I think about crap that I should not and let my fear turn to faith.
Hope your heart is just jumping around and will settle down. I don't feel mine, but did in the past.
This getting old stuff stinks, but a privilege many don't have to be irritated like me. I remind myself of that daily. God bless.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (y79kU)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (yzMRf)
To be fair, he did look like he was suitable for a bullet sponge.
Posted by: Kindltot - Si, se poden at January 14, 2026 11:59 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 14, 2026 11:59 PM (9TGXB)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
My visualizations have nothing to do with reality. I blame it on the squirrel panel. You should see my visualization for CBD.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 15, 2026 12:00 AM (vzcgi)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 15, 2026 12:00 AM (BSdIE)
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Great pic, Dino. Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: scampydog at January 15, 2026 12:00 AM (41CYW)
Posted by: Sock Monkey
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Well, it does have two more cylinders than Bers' usual rides.
[ducks]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:01 AM (XeU6L)
It's a real photo from the 40s.
Posted by: pawn at January 14, 2026 11:47 PM (rbIOb)
First off: this pic is probably from England. Notice the sign by the window? RAC Service Depot? That's Royal Automobile Club. And the Shell pump reads "Shell Motor Spirit". That's Brit usage for sure.
The pickup, which is a Ford, I believe, looks like it might have an Amoco or Phillips logo on the door.
Could be an "old" photo, taken any time from the 1950's to the 1990's, at some well-off Brit's car and petroliana collection. Does not look like an organically "real" picture.
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at January 15, 2026 12:02 AM (8zz6B)
It said it could not find any artifacts.
I asked it if it was lying and just blowing me off to save computational time (this has happened before).
It spent almost 2 minutes (according to the timer that runs) and could not find any artifacts and said it was authentic but could not find any exact matches.
+++++++++++++++++++
So TRex, where did this photo come from? Please???
+++++++++++++++++++
Posted by: pawn at January 15, 2026 12:03 AM (rbIOb)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 15, 2026 12:05 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (y79kU)
Good catch! Looks like a K&N. Most 30's bikes had no air cleaner at all.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 15, 2026 12:07 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 15, 2026 12:07 AM (NFUXy)
Finally got my new insurance card for 2026. (My 2025 plan was cancelled.) Now I have to have a test rescheduled as well as going to the pharmacy to get scripts on which I was running low. Plus the joy of finding out if there is a co-pay, and how much.
What a pain.
Second year in a row my Medicare plan was cancelled.
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:07 AM (gKDq2)
Google says that those tanks ran around 4.5 gallons. Thus, assuming a completely dry tank, and using the 18 cent number, the guy's going to be on the hook for $.81
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:09 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: mindful webworker - More Darwin awards please at January 15, 2026 12:09 AM (FMpsC)
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Received a terse notice last week from Liberty Mutual, cancelling my homeowners insurance.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:11 AM (XeU6L)
+++++++++++++++++++
So TRex, where did this photo come from? Please???
+++++++++++++++++++
Posted by: pawn at January 15, 2026 12:03 AM (rbIOb)
A staged photo could be authentically a photo, and not an AI mashup, or product of darkroom chicanery. But a staged photo is not necessarily an authentic representation of actual events.
Example: a publicity shot from the movie "tombstone" would be a perfectly authentic photo of the actors and set, but not an authentic photo of the Earps and Doc Holliday.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 15, 2026 12:11 AM (8zz6B)
So, something is likely going on, and it's just starting to show up.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)
Sure sounds like Afib (atrial fibrillation), had that a decade ago. Get to a cardiologist soon. They can diagnose it pretty quickly. Usually control it with beta blockers and can eliminate it via a "relatively" safe catheter ablation surgical procedure.
But do see a cardiologist asap.
Posted by: Giles Overreach at January 15, 2026 12:12 AM (MDvLA)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 15, 2026 12:07 AM (NFUXy)
Thug bringing a shovel to a gunfight?
*checks Magic 8 Ball*
Outlook not so good.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 15, 2026 12:13 AM (n4Qav)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 15, 2026 12:13 AM (BSdIE)
Posted by: mindful webworker - More Darwin awards please at January 15, 2026 12:09 AM (FMpsC)
Every so often I come across a longish video of lefties being pulled out of their cars by ICE. It's lighthearted, wholesome entertainment.
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:13 AM (gKDq2)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:11 AM (XeU6L)
The way you wrote that, I'm guessing they didn't give a reason.
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:14 AM (gKDq2)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Under 10K new, less used. I'm leaning towards a 300cc or 500cc bike since that can do short sprints on the freeways when there's no other option. The rest of the time will be secondary roads and dirt roads. Dirt roads in New Mexico can be utter sand pits or can be paved with bone jarring rocks. 10 mph is a good top speed on those so lightness and maneuverability is a key aspect. The secondary paved roads you have to be able to do 65 mph. The reality is there's so little traffic in rural New Mexico you could do 40 mph all day long and not be a problem. Basically I'm looking for a souped-up Trail 125 cuz that's how I roll.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 15, 2026 12:17 AM (HTCU3)
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:14 AM (gKDq2)
Mike Hammer recklessly lives in an area subject to hurricanes every 80 years or so...
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 15, 2026 12:18 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.
That stinks. Do you have options?
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 15, 2026 12:19 AM (n4Qav)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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So.... you had a claim, they paid out... and F. U., right?
Safeco did that to my parents. No claims, no problems for almost 30 years-- and then a major claim. Fixed it up, paid the contractor & whammo: cancellation.
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 12:19 AM (rdVOm)
‣ The History Guy: Fire Aboard USS Enterprise, 1969
https://youtu.be/-nfbgKOnDrM
[Trek nuclear wessel link: "And Kepitan, it is the Enterprise." Only, it wasn't really.]
‣ The Rageaholic: Godspeed, Scott Adams
https://youtu.be/yXUXY_UkWUU
"I only enjoyed one fleeting, largely irrelevant interaction with Scott, though I'll take the details of that interaction to my grave." 🤔
‣ Cowboy Kent Rollins: Come With Me To Hunt My First Elk! Green Chile Elk Tenderloin
https://youtu.be/cx6Ro9LzW0I
Sure to upset Petans and vegetarians alike.
Posted by: mindful webworker - yoo hoo yoo toobs at January 15, 2026 12:19 AM (FMpsC)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Liberty Mutual. Keeping your home safe from insurance coverage.
Posted by: scampydog at January 15, 2026 12:21 AM (41CYW)
Posted by: RickZ
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Verbatim:
"After careful consideration, we have concluded that we will not be able to renew your homeowner policy."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:21 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:58 PM (y79kU)
Good catch! Looks like a K&N. Most 30's bikes had no air cleaner at all.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 15, 2026 12:07 AM (8zz6B)
Its the booster spring for the seat.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 15, 2026 12:22 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
What state are you in?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 15, 2026 12:22 AM (HTCU3)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at January 15, 2026 12:22 AM (Ti0Hb)
Safeco did that to my parents. No claims, no problems for almost 30 years-- and then a major claim. Fixed it up, paid the contractor & whammo: cancellation.
Posted by: JQ
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Precisely, roof damage post-Helene.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:22 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:23 AM (XeU6L)
Considering the prominence of the Indian it could be a stage photo done by them for publicity.
But you would think there would be a record of that in some archive.
And the background is very detailed and seems to be authentic period.
The Ford truck and the British elements are odd.
Hopefully, the Dino will shed some light on this.
Posted by: pawn at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (rbIOb)
Posted by: RickZ
The instances of AWFLs resisting instructions from traffic cops, screaming and freaking out, seem to be proliferating. Besides the one protesting The Latest Thang. They seem intoxicated, high on indignation and self-righteousness. Just mind-boggling entitled mentality. But, yes, usually entertaining.
Posted by: mindful webworker - do yoo know whoo I YAMMM? at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (FMpsC)
Posted by: Biden's Dog
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I wish you a continuum of such.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: PabloD at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (pXTL4)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
You and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 15, 2026 12:27 AM (vzcgi)
Posted by: PabloD at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (pXTL4)
In a perfect world they wouldn't have been able to ask shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 15, 2026 12:27 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
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NC
Posted by: Mike Hammer
A quick search says insurance companies are pulling out in North Carolina because of a settlement with state regulators and from costs from some disasters. That's a problem.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 15, 2026 12:28 AM (HTCU3)
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Had to LOL when I first read about idiot saying that. Because, you know, every time I'd read about idiots getting blasted with rubber bullets I'd think to myself:
"Why tf AREN'T they using real bullets?!?!?"
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 12:29 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Berserker
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"Uh...is this arterial beedin...
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:31 AM (XeU6L)
I now feel as though those years were not wasted.
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 12:33 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 15, 2026 12:34 AM (xVja5)
Stumbling in late again....but at least I'm not sopping wet, all scratched up and yelling the punch line from a joke...
My Predicts for 2026
Financial: No Idea.
Event Horizons...:
Walz Indicted - No
Greenland - No Change
Cuba - No
Budget Shutdown - Yes
>6 Starship Launches - Yes
SpaceX IPO - Yes
Rus-Uke Ceasefire - No
Powell Early Out - No
Democratic House - Yes
Earthquakes - No
SC Justice - Yes
Olympic Medals - Yes
Proposed Bonus Round: Shrillary and Slick Willie face any consequences AT ALL for ignoring Congressional Subpoena: RUFKM??? Ha!
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 15, 2026 12:34 AM (QGaXH)
Chelsea Clinton will divorce her unemployable husband.
Large Earthquake in Los Angeles. 8.2. 1 million deaths and injuries.
Mexican cartel drone attack at Seal Base Coronado as a reprisal against attack by us on Jalisco Nuevo Generaciones Cartel in Tijuana.
Hillary gets cancer. Stage IV.
Walz is indicted in March.
Bernie Sanders dies of stroke in July.
James Comey gets off from his crimes by unorthodox move by the presiding judge.
Maryland Father Kilmore learns enough ENGLISH to say hello and thank you.
Posted by: Donovan Nuera at January 15, 2026 12:38 AM (LKMDZ)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 15, 2026 12:39 AM (vzcgi)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 15, 2026 12:39 AM (y79kU)
You gotta fight
For your right
TO PARTY
Thank you for your attention to this message.
Posted by: Genial Late Nite Beastie Boy Miklos at January 15, 2026 12:39 AM (f/3mU)
Posted by: Case at January 15, 2026 12:41 AM (4rWc3)
Posted by: Mullah Miklos, freelance Mahdi at January 15, 2026 12:41 AM (f/3mU)
Posted by: Donovan Nuera
Adios would be sufficient
Posted by: Mikloso Garcia-Rodrigeuz at January 15, 2026 12:43 AM (f/3mU)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:21 AM (XeU6L)
"careful."
It was in the pile of policies to be cancelled. They were careful not to spill anything.
My friend is going nuts with home insurance on Staten Island. Ever since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, her rates have gone through the roof, after having to have the roof replaced. She was concerned then about the snow in the attic.
--
One more home insurance gripe. You're covered for a hurricane but if there are storm surge floodwaters, you're not covered for the flooding. Make that make sense.
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:44 AM (gKDq2)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 15, 2026 12:46 AM (n4Qav)
Posted by: Iranian barber at January 15, 2026 12:46 AM (f/3mU)
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 15, 2026 12:46 AM (A32KF)
Posted by: mindful webworker - do yoo know whoo I YAMMM? at January 15, 2026 12:25 AM (FMpsC)
I've seen two theories to explain this, and they probably run together.
The first is they've gotten away with such nonsense for far too long. It's the old story: Somebody breaks the law. Nobody enforces it, so no big deal. You continue breaking the law and someone does enforce it, they are now a fascist.
The other is legal pharmacology, overmedication.
Posted by: RickZ at January 15, 2026 12:48 AM (gKDq2)
For your right
TO PARTY
Thank you for your attention to this message.
Posted by: Genial Late Nite Beastie Boy Miklos
* digs around in drawer for brass knuckles*
* pours another glass of chocolate milk *
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 15, 2026 12:48 AM (vzcgi)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
Be a shame if it burns while still covered
Posted by: Innocent Lil' Miklos at January 15, 2026 12:49 AM (f/3mU)
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I would guess they expected the agent to just take a beating (or worse), because he's a Nazi and they're on the right side of history.
Posted by: Methos at January 15, 2026 12:49 AM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:49 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:51 AM (XeU6L)
Fellow travelers welcome: arrogant lefty asshats can fuck right off.
Posted by: Beverly at January 15, 2026 12:51 AM (reMys)
Copying here froze the posting so I'll have to email it.
Publius, best wishes from here, hope it turns out to be something simply solved. Be well, good buddy.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at January 15, 2026 12:51 AM (55Qr6)
Posted by: Sock Monkey *
The old molokko plus, eh droog? But chocolate
Posted by: Miklos in best Malcolm McDowell Clockwork voice at January 15, 2026 12:51 AM (f/3mU)
It would be nice to learn more-- I am truly curious about them.
It was proposed that Pixy do a post about data centers, to help clarify their purposes and need. I look forward to reading it, someday-- after a good night's sleep.
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 12:53 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 15, 2026 12:53 AM (y79kU)
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I would guess they expected the agent to just take a beating (or worse), because he's a Nazi and they're on the right side of history.
Posted by: Methos
Actually there were three thugs. The original IA suspect who the officer chased down and the two idiots who came out of the apartment with a shovel and a broom stick. The suspect is the one who was shot.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 15, 2026 12:54 AM (vzcgi)
Hauls in 12 "Yes" and 12 "No" markers. Throws them on floor.
"Distribute them however you will among the choices"
Candace Owens will go batshit crazy and run through her neighborhood rifling through trash cans looking for Mossad's spying devices.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 12:54 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: publius
*prayers*
Welcome to the Wide Wide World of Atrial Fibrillation
Posted by: Miklos lied to girls bout why my heart skipped a beat at January 15, 2026 12:55 AM (f/3mU)
Posted by: publius
*prayers*
Welcome to the Wide Wide World of Atrial Fibrillation
Posted by: Miklos
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I'll see your afib, and raise you a AAA.
See the doc, pubs
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:57 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: LASue at January 15, 2026 12:58 AM (Du1U/)
It was proposed that Pixy do a post about data centers, to help clarify their purposes and need. I look forward to reading it, someday-- after a good night's sleep.
Posted by: JQ
Cryptocurrency needs data centers because their value is continuously being computed, or some such nonsense.
AI needs data centers because Large Learning Models are restricted by only "knowing" those things to which they have been exposed ... and they are retarded ... but if we blow a few more gazillion computations on them Lo! they'll surpass Einstein in their knowledge and wisdom.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 12:59 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 15, 2026 01:00 AM (A32KF)
You gotta fight
For your right
TO PARTY
Thank you for your attention to this message.
Posted by: Genial Late Nite Beastie Boy Miklos
What's That Noise ?!??!?
Posted by: your mom at January 15, 2026 01:01 AM (3ZUWJ)
Headed to the arms room to get a broomstick.
Posted by: Boss Moss
Riley, is that you?
-- zombie Chuck Yeager
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 01:01 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Yep. Insurance is a *bad word* to me. They take and they take, year after year, "Lawd, they was lovey-dovey" until you have a claim.
Then it's a battle. And if you don't get cancelled, you sure as hell pay them back (double or more) in increased premiums afterward. Such a fking racket.
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 01:02 AM (rdVOm)
Gasoline prices around here this week $2.30 a gallon.
Posted by: Case at January 15, 2026 01:02 AM (4rWc3)
Posted by: MiklosWatch at January 15, 2026 01:03 AM (f/3mU)
"Large Learing Model"
Posted by: MiklosWatch
"Wipe that stupid look off your face or I'll wipe it off for you."
-- my dearly loved parents when they'd had enough of my bullshit
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 01:05 AM (xG4kz)
My boss's nickname was "Kim Jong-il" (female Korean American, married to an Antifa goon boy, and had a taste for sadism).
Being retired (three weeks now) is wee-urd. I thought it would be like being on extended vacation until the Lord calls me home -- but I feel adrift. It has also crossed my mind that my moneyman's telling me I have plenty of money to go the rest of the way, "even if you need a nursing home at some point" means that my expiration date is coming in a few years, and that's a sobering thought.
Health, apart from needing to shed the weight I gained after refugeeing south from NYC, is pretty good.
Sleep has been all over the map. Falling asleep in the Lazy Boy recliner, with Youtoob videos on autoplay; waking up at 5 am and pondering whether going back to bed counts as a nap.
I feel like I got off of a Hellship, but as it has gone hull-down over the horizon, and the voices on board are fainter and fainter, I'm adrift in a little sloop on the ocean, with no destination in mind....
Any thoughts?
Posted by: Beverly at January 15, 2026 01:07 AM (reMys)
Posted by: A Miklos is as a Miklos does at January 15, 2026 01:08 AM (f/3mU)
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My uneducated view is that all this extra computing power is at best-- little more than electronic masturbation for crypto/AI and at worst-- a more streamlined means of invading personal privacy for advertising or legal entrapment of political opponents.
Don't mind me. I'm just another idiot with a keyboard and 'net connection. Hahahaha.
Posted by: JQ at January 15, 2026 01:08 AM (rdVOm)
So it's Policy Cancellation Wednesday?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 01:08 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: publius
*prayers*
Welcome to the Wide Wide World of Atrial Fibrillation
Posted by: Miklos
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I'll see your afib, and raise you a AAA.
See the doc, pubs
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 15, 2026 12:5
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What is an AAA MH? Now I've had several SVTs, they are no fun.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at January 15, 2026 01:09 AM (55Qr6)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:43 PM (n4Qav)
Reading thru the comments from earlier in the evening - might be a good idea to include informing the Hq as part of your ongoing or final instructions to next of kin should something happen...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 15, 2026 01:10 AM (QGaXH)
Posted by: scampydog at January 15, 2026 01:10 AM (41CYW)
In the top photo, a single filling station was offering two different brands of fuel for sale (Shell and Texaco)? Never saw that before.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 15, 2026 01:10 AM (xG4kz)
Any thoughts?
Posted by: Beverly
In NC, they don't care about assets, only income.
NC is OK, and you can be a passive millionaire and qualify for Medicaid and stuff.
Posted by: sakkaliner Miklos, a few miles shy of the State Line at January 15, 2026 01:11 AM (f/3mU)
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185) $321.95
All the other number questions are just math, I can't even....
Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? Yes
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? Under
Evening all
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at January 15, 2026 01:12 AM (RkOfE)
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They don't cover flood insurance because only the Feds (currently) offer that as a separate policy...
Posted by: As not seen on TV at January 15, 2026 01:13 AM (5V942)
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