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Daily Tech News 17 May 2025
Top Story
- Facebook is arguing in court that the FTC has no case that Facebook has become terrible because Facebook was always terrible. (Ars Technica)
They might have a point there.
Tech News
- Verizon is paying $9.6 billion and taking on $10 billion in debt to acquire Frontier. (Ars Technica)
Frontier previously bought Verizon's network operations in California, Florida, and Texas in 2016, and fucked everything up.
- Charter is buying Cox (the Communications cancel out) for $21.9 billion. (Reuters)
There will be no competition and we don't much care whether you like it.
- NASA has restored the primary roll thrusters on Voyager 1, twenty years after they were deemed unrepairable, and just before a long maintenance window on communications would have canceled out any such efforts. (Space)
The backup thrusters are also failing and without them the spacecraft could not continue pointing its antenna back at Earth.
This was not considered an issue when the thrusters were sidelined in 2004 because honestly nobody thought the probes would keep working this long.
- MIT has formally requested arXiv take down one of its preprint papers, not because of any beef with the service, but because the paper is apparently garbage. (MIT)
They won't say what the problems are, but we'll know soon enough. Preprint services provide access to scientific papers that have not yet been peer reviewed and published, so it's not unusual for there to be errors, and everyone understands that. So taking down even the preprint suggests it's a bit embarrassing.
- The end of Windows 10 is nigh, but don't chuck your old PC yet even if it can't be upgraded to Windows 11 because Microsoft sucks; you can still run Linux or - the article doesn't mention this option - keep right on running Windows 10. (The Register)
Microsoft will stop updating Windows 10 itself, true. But security updates for Windows Defender antivirus, and patches for the various version of Microsoft Office running on Windows 10, will continue through 2028.
That's plenty of time for a PC to naturally implode all by itself.
- OpenAI is planning a new datacenter in Abu Dhabi that covers ten square miles and uses five gigawatts of power. (Tech Crunch)
This is four times larger than the company's new datacenter in Abilene, Texas.
With any luck, that will also implode by 2028.
- Crypto company Coinbase has disclosed a data breach involving inside actors affecting up to a million users and expected to cost the company up to $400 million to offset customer losses. (Bleeping Computer)
The people behind the breach demanded $20 million in ransom to not release the data. Coinbase told them to go fuck themselves.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: They did not the Korsche. They tried, but they did not.
Comments
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Hello everyone
Posted by: Ciampino - Spatial selection at May 17, 2025 04:30 AM (sPQoU)
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I nooded!
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:31 AM (CQE5S)
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Hello!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 04:31 AM (BLOW1)
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Good morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 17, 2025 04:39 AM (NVNRw)
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Yikes, this is a huge deal (MIT article):
"Our understanding is that only authors of papers appearing on arXiv can submit withdrawal requests. We have directed the author to submit such a request, but to date, the author has not done so. Therefore, in an effort to clarify the research record, MIT respectfully request that the paper be marked as withdrawn from arXiv as soon as possible."
letter from MIT "on behalf of the Committee on Discipline"
"Our understanding is that only authors of papers appearing on arXiv can submit withdrawal requests. We have directed the author to submit such a request, but to date, the author has not done so. Therefore, in an effort to clarify the research record, MIT respectfully request that the paper be marked as withdrawn from arXiv as soon as possible."
letter from MIT "on behalf of the Committee on Discipline"
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:39 AM (CQE5S)
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Whoever does these conservative political cartoons is very clever as well as being a good artist:
https://tinyurl.com/mr3tmd5b
https://tinyurl.com/mr3tmd5b
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 04:40 AM (m03Sy)
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yowza:
"MIT took this step in light of the publication’s prominence in the research conversation and because it was a formal step it could take to mitigate the effects of misconduct. The author is no longer at MIT."
"MIT took this step in light of the publication’s prominence in the research conversation and because it was a formal step it could take to mitigate the effects of misconduct. The author is no longer at MIT."
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:40 AM (CQE5S)
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G'morning All.
"Frontier previously bought Verizon's network operations in California, Florida, and Texas in 2016, and fucked everything up."
Yes, that was my experience in Florida. Verizon was the expensive alternative to floundering Frontier. Local authorities didn't allow TMobile, AT&T, etc. on the cell towers
"Frontier previously bought Verizon's network operations in California, Florida, and Texas in 2016, and fucked everything up."
Yes, that was my experience in Florida. Verizon was the expensive alternative to floundering Frontier. Local authorities didn't allow TMobile, AT&T, etc. on the cell towers
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 04:40 AM (sM4Un)
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Thanks for the Huey Lewis and The News. I liked that band.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 04:41 AM (m03Sy)
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author of the paper:
“The paper 'Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery and Product Innovation' by a former second-year PhD student in the Department of Economics at MIT...."
“The paper 'Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery and Product Innovation' by a former second-year PhD student in the Department of Economics at MIT...."
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:42 AM (CQE5S)
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That's plenty of time for a PC to naturally implode all by itself.
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My 2yo Lenovo laptop just decided to quit connecting to the wi-fi. Ksput. Will try old-fashioned cat5 cable.
That's plenty of time for a PC to naturally implode all by itself.
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My 2yo Lenovo laptop just decided to quit connecting to the wi-fi. Ksput. Will try old-fashioned cat5 cable.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 04:48 AM (sM4Un)
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Frontier definitely mucked up the phone system here.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 17, 2025 04:54 AM (NVNRw)
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Old time hymn- from 1880- "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling- sung by a classical vocalist:
https://tinyurl.com/p75n5wfw
https://tinyurl.com/p75n5wfw
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 04:57 AM (m03Sy)
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Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at May 17, 2025 04:58 AM (hoCmQ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 04:58 AM (RIvkX)
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3 Hello!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 04:31 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks, Pixy, for the fun thread. You brighten many early-morning peeps.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 04:31 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks, Pixy, for the fun thread. You brighten many early-morning peeps.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:00 AM (CQE5S)
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re: 86
I learned ca 1972 that 86 was put at the end of a story in journalism, that or # I think. And # also stood for pound, there was no such as a hashtag yet.
Damn, guess I'm old.
I learned ca 1972 that 86 was put at the end of a story in journalism, that or # I think. And # also stood for pound, there was no such as a hashtag yet.
Damn, guess I'm old.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at May 17, 2025 05:00 AM (55Qr6)
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This gets really funny at the end:
The symbol #, called hash in British English, has different names, some of them potentially confusing. In the US, it is referred to as either the number sign (when used in contexts such as ‘question #2’
or the pound sign (when used as a symbol for pounds of weight: ‘2# of sugar’. The technical name for it is the octothorp
The symbol #, called hash in British English, has different names, some of them potentially confusing. In the US, it is referred to as either the number sign (when used in contexts such as ‘question #2’
or the pound sign (when used as a symbol for pounds of weight: ‘2# of sugar’. The technical name for it is the octothorpPosted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:02 AM (CQE5S)
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the smiley faces are closing parentheses
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:02 AM (CQE5S)
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"Following God" Devotional on Proverbs 3:1-8
Following by some insights and a prayer:
https://tinyurl.com/4k5m2hyt
Following by some insights and a prayer:
https://tinyurl.com/4k5m2hyt
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:05 AM (m03Sy)
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Power outage for over seven hours. Old, dead tree at the corner fell on the power lines. Electric company sent out a truck, they looked, and went away. Hope work starts with daylight -- and that they work on Saturday.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 05:06 AM (RTEcs)
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Lots of tornadic activity last nite. Last count 5 dead in STL in 2 in Sikeston.
Posted by: olddog in mo at May 17, 2025 05:07 AM (hoCmQ)
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Farmer, this sounds like maybe what you're referring to:
Copy writing and copy editing: Technical writers in press releases often use three number signs, ### directly above the boilerplate or underneath the body copy, indicating to media that there is no further copy to come.
Copy writing and copy editing: Technical writers in press releases often use three number signs, ### directly above the boilerplate or underneath the body copy, indicating to media that there is no further copy to come.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:07 AM (CQE5S)
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LOL
Linguistic syntax: A hash before an example sentence denotes that the sentence is semantically ill-formed, though grammatically well-formed. For instance, "#The toothbrush is pregnant" is a grammatically correct sentence, but the meaning is odd.
Linguistic syntax: A hash before an example sentence denotes that the sentence is semantically ill-formed, though grammatically well-formed. For instance, "#The toothbrush is pregnant" is a grammatically correct sentence, but the meaning is odd.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:08 AM (CQE5S)
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Yikes, this is a huge deal (MIT article):
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:39 AM (CQE5S)
Even better from the article. I think some academic careers just ended.
While student privacy laws and MIT policy prohibit the disclosure of the outcome of this review, we want to be clear that we have no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and in the veracity of the research.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 04:39 AM (CQE5S)
Even better from the article. I think some academic careers just ended.
While student privacy laws and MIT policy prohibit the disclosure of the outcome of this review, we want to be clear that we have no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and in the veracity of the research.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:08 AM (gKDq2)
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Mornin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at May 17, 2025 05:10 AM (aKh6S)
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25 Even better from the article. I think some academic careers just ended.
While student privacy laws and MIT policy prohibit the disclosure of the outcome of this review, we want to be clear that we have no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and in the veracity of the research.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:08 AM (gKDq2)
I'm just imagining that statement being slapped on somebody's submitted dissertation. YIKES
While student privacy laws and MIT policy prohibit the disclosure of the outcome of this review, we want to be clear that we have no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and in the veracity of the research.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:08 AM (gKDq2)
I'm just imagining that statement being slapped on somebody's submitted dissertation. YIKES
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:10 AM (CQE5S)
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g'mornin', 'rons
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at May 17, 2025 05:13 AM (tljrc)
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Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation
Aidan Toner-Rodgers
This paper studies the impact of artificial intelligence on innovation, exploiting the randomized introduction of a new materials discovery technology to 1,018 scientists in the R&D lab of a large U.S. firm. AI-assisted researchers discover 44% more materials, resulting in a 39% increase in patent filings and a 17% rise in downstream product innovation. These compounds possess more novel chemical structures and lead to more radical inventions. However, the technology has strikingly disparate effects across the productivity distribution: while the bottom third of scientists see little benefit, the output of top researchers nearly doubles. Investigating the mechanisms behind these results, I show that AI automates 57% of "idea-generation" tasks, reallocating researchers to the new task of evaluating model-produced candidate materials. Top scientists leverage their domain knowledge to prioritize promising AI suggestions, while others waste significant resources testing false positives.
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Aidan Toner-Rodgers
This paper studies the impact of artificial intelligence on innovation, exploiting the randomized introduction of a new materials discovery technology to 1,018 scientists in the R&D lab of a large U.S. firm. AI-assisted researchers discover 44% more materials, resulting in a 39% increase in patent filings and a 17% rise in downstream product innovation. These compounds possess more novel chemical structures and lead to more radical inventions. However, the technology has strikingly disparate effects across the productivity distribution: while the bottom third of scientists see little benefit, the output of top researchers nearly doubles. Investigating the mechanisms behind these results, I show that AI automates 57% of "idea-generation" tasks, reallocating researchers to the new task of evaluating model-produced candidate materials. Top scientists leverage their domain knowledge to prioritize promising AI suggestions, while others waste significant resources testing false positives.
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Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:14 AM (CQE5S)
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Together, these findings demonstrate the potential of AI-augmented research and highlight the complementarity between algorithms and expertise in the innovative process. Survey evidence reveals that these gains come at a cost, however, as 82% of scientists report reduced satisfaction with their work due to decreased creativity and skill underutilization.
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Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:14 AM (CQE5S)
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Sorry for the troubles, JM in Illinois and for terrible weather woes in MO, old doc.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:22 AM (m03Sy)
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I'm just imagining that statement being slapped on somebody's submitted dissertation. YIKES
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:10 AM (CQE5S)
For too long academia has let standards slide, from plagiarism to faulty research.
If universities want to get their credibility back, MIT is (surprisingly) showing the way.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:10 AM (CQE5S)
For too long academia has let standards slide, from plagiarism to faulty research.
If universities want to get their credibility back, MIT is (surprisingly) showing the way.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (gKDq2)
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Morning, Tech Peeps
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (AN2gy)
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Old time hymn- from 1880- "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling- sung by a classical vocalist:
https://tinyurl.com/p75n5wfw
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 04:57
Thanks for the reminder of that song Fen. I'm not particulary fond of that version, I prefer a more rousing rendition by Bapstists singing their faith and their hearts out, due to my upbringing.
Might be a good song for Dad's celebration of life or his internment service, which may happen in the upcoming months.
He wants to be cremated, doesn't much care as to the ceremony, just wants his ashes to be near Mom. Scattered on the ground or interned there.
Any suggestions? I'm thinking why "internment" when scattering would do just as well.
Which always makes me think of my cousins scattering Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Dave's ashes near the local river. Protip- always make sure there is no wind coming up, as I'm sure we in the crowd inhaled a bit of both of them!
https://tinyurl.com/p75n5wfw
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 04:57
Thanks for the reminder of that song Fen. I'm not particulary fond of that version, I prefer a more rousing rendition by Bapstists singing their faith and their hearts out, due to my upbringing.
Might be a good song for Dad's celebration of life or his internment service, which may happen in the upcoming months.
He wants to be cremated, doesn't much care as to the ceremony, just wants his ashes to be near Mom. Scattered on the ground or interned there.
Any suggestions? I'm thinking why "internment" when scattering would do just as well.
Which always makes me think of my cousins scattering Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Dave's ashes near the local river. Protip- always make sure there is no wind coming up, as I'm sure we in the crowd inhaled a bit of both of them!
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (55Qr6)
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The WSJ published an article on the MIT paper (Dec. 29, 2024).
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (CQE5S)
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Morning, Tech Peeps
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (AN2gy)
{Kicks dirt}
Tech illiterate here.
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (AN2gy)
{Kicks dirt}
Tech illiterate here.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:25 AM (gKDq2)
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Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (55Qr6
I actually prefer others versions as well, but I think she has a lovely voice .
I actually prefer others versions as well, but I think she has a lovely voice .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:25 AM (m03Sy)
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... and a followup article (20 hours ago).
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:26 AM (CQE5S)
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Was it last Saturday that I mentioned an immature male orchard oriole? Regardless, we haven't seen it in days. Maybe it was passing through on migration.
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:27 AM (AN2gy)
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I see zero advantage to the author in allowing the withdrawal. Given the information we have.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (CQE5S)
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International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who sought an arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's war against the terrorist group Hamas, announced Friday that he is temporarily stepping down as the United Nations investigates sexual assault allegations against him.
Khan wrote in an email to staff that he will "take leave until the completion of the investigation" into a female aide's accusations that he coerced her into sexual intercourse on several occasions, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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*shocked face*
Khan wrote in an email to staff that he will "take leave until the completion of the investigation" into a female aide's accusations that he coerced her into sexual intercourse on several occasions, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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*shocked face*
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:29 AM (AN2gy)
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Tech illiterate here.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:25 AM (gKDq2)
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You can sit with the cool kids.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:25 AM (gKDq2)
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You can sit with the cool kids.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:30 AM (RIvkX)
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41 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who sought an arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's war against the terrorist group Hamas, announced Friday that he is temporarily stepping down as the United Nations investigates sexual assault allegations against him.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (RIvkX)
hahahahaha
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (RIvkX)
hahahahaha
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:31 AM (CQE5S)
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Lots of tornadic activity last nite. Last count 5 dead in STL in 2 in Sikeston.
Posted by: olddog in mo at May 17, 2025 05:07 AM (hoCmQ)
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That's terrible. T
he storms rampaged through my town, and we had tornado warnings, but fortunately we did not have a repeat of March 14.
Posted by: olddog in mo at May 17, 2025 05:07 AM (hoCmQ)
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That's terrible. T
he storms rampaged through my town, and we had tornado warnings, but fortunately we did not have a repeat of March 14.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025 05:32 AM (GlyvH)
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:32 AM (CQE5S)
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41 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who sought an arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's war against the terrorist group Hamas, announced Friday that he is temporarily stepping down as the United Nations investigates sexual assault allegations against him.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (RIvkX)
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Huh. I figured that would be a resume-enhancer for working at the UN...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 05:28 AM (RIvkX)
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Huh. I figured that would be a resume-enhancer for working at the UN...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025 05:32 AM (GlyvH)
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As far as hymns for memorial occasions or scattering of ashes etc, some favorites hymns are " "Great is Thy Faithfulness", as well as "The Old Rugged Cross" and "His eye is on the Sparrow"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:34 AM (RsKff)
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If universities want to get their credibility back, MIT is (surprisingly) showing the way.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (gKDq2)
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Maybe not so surprising. Reputation is the coin of the realm for elite universities. They can see what's happening to nearby Harvard's reputation.
I'm sure MIT wants to preserve its "elite" status as the premier STEM institution in the United States.
Posted by: RickZ at May 17, 2025 05:23 AM (gKDq2)
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Maybe not so surprising. Reputation is the coin of the realm for elite universities. They can see what's happening to nearby Harvard's reputation.
I'm sure MIT wants to preserve its "elite" status as the premier STEM institution in the United States.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025 05:35 AM (GlyvH)
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Pixy, if you can say: Did you read the MIT paper?
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:35 AM (CQE5S)
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:36 AM (CQE5S)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:38 AM (RsKff)
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It's incredible that they can fix Voyager I from such a distance.
A proposal: build a space probe that carries a small repair robot that make physical repairs to the craft.
Call it Bruce Dern I.
A proposal: build a space probe that carries a small repair robot that make physical repairs to the craft.
Call it Bruce Dern I.
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:39 AM (AN2gy)
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Charter is buying Cox (the Communications cancel out) for $21.9 billion. (Reuters)
There will be no competition and we don't much care whether you like it.
Once upon a time, I'd give a shit about the lack of competition, but what's it really matter when all customer support for everything is purposely engineered to deny any interaction with a person and any person you do interact with, if you can persevere long enough to beat the company's system, is in Calcutta?
There will be no competition and we don't much care whether you like it.
Once upon a time, I'd give a shit about the lack of competition, but what's it really matter when all customer support for everything is purposely engineered to deny any interaction with a person and any person you do interact with, if you can persevere long enough to beat the company's system, is in Calcutta?
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 05:42 AM (V9cMX)
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@RapidResponse47
May 16
.@POTUS in Abu Dhabi: "It's been a tremendous time and now it's time to go back home. My daughter had a baby — I'm going to go back home and see that little baby." ❤️
@RapidResponse47
May 16
.@POTUS in Abu Dhabi: "It's been a tremendous time and now it's time to go back home. My daughter had a baby — I'm going to go back home and see that little baby." ❤️
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:43 AM (CQE5S)
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Aww: That's sweet what Trump said. Prayers for his safe travel.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:44 AM (nFq4j)
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Oh, yes. Farmer. If your dear dad has expressed no preference, I think scattering is fine. My mother's ashes were scattered over the ocean.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:46 AM (nFq4j)
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>>> Call it Bruce Dern I.
Yikes. Name it something else. Apparently I only saw the last act of the movie.
Yikes. Name it something else. Apparently I only saw the last act of the movie.
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 05:47 AM (AN2gy)
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wow
Abby D. Phillip
@abbydphillip
10h
President Biden's interview with Robert Hur has been released. Listen for yourself... He answers haltingly to questions and is forgetful of key moments in his own life, including about his son.
Abby D. Phillip
@abbydphillip
10h
President Biden's interview with Robert Hur has been released. Listen for yourself... He answers haltingly to questions and is forgetful of key moments in his own life, including about his son.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:50 AM (CQE5S)
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This is Trump's 11th or 12th grandchildren. I would like to thank for doing his part to keep population numbers up😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:51 AM (nFq4j)
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Someone on this site- maybe Black Orchid- is having a family member graduate from college today I would like to ask for prayers that all graduations are peaceful and happy and no protests and people saying anti Israeli stuff.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:56 AM (nFq4j)
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@EsotericCD
in NRO
"Upon Comey's posting of this image to Instagram, the heavens immediately cracked open as four pale riders issued forth from the breach, bringing with them pestilence, war, famine, and death. Even worse than that, a bunch of people got extremely huffy on the internet--"Comey is calling for the murder of the president!"--as the rest of [the] country was reminded of what a weird, mewling pussy the guy actually is."
in NRO
"Upon Comey's posting of this image to Instagram, the heavens immediately cracked open as four pale riders issued forth from the breach, bringing with them pestilence, war, famine, and death. Even worse than that, a bunch of people got extremely huffy on the internet--"Comey is calling for the murder of the president!"--as the rest of [the] country was reminded of what a weird, mewling pussy the guy actually is."
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 06:00 AM (CQE5S)
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My college graduation was 95 degrees and 90 percent humidity. The sun was angry that day.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:05 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:06 AM (a1415)
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My 2yo Lenovo laptop just decided to quit connecting to the wi-fi. Ksput. Will try old-fashioned cat5 cable.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 04:48 AM (sM4Un)
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You might need a new WiFi card in it.
The good thing is they are relatively cheap components.
Look up your laptops specs, and see if the WiFi module is replaceable.
In most laptops they are, along with the SSD(s).
It’s just a matter of taking out all the screws on the back, prying it open and then your inside.
A WiFi card on a laptop is usually unscrewing one screw, unhooking a few wires and then the reverse to install the new one,
I recommend an Intel “Killer” brand WiFi card.
Especially if your system has an AMD processor and Lenovo used a MediaTek card, which is often the case.
You can find them on Amazon pretty cheap.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 04:48 AM (sM4Un)
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You might need a new WiFi card in it.
The good thing is they are relatively cheap components.
Look up your laptops specs, and see if the WiFi module is replaceable.
In most laptops they are, along with the SSD(s).
It’s just a matter of taking out all the screws on the back, prying it open and then your inside.
A WiFi card on a laptop is usually unscrewing one screw, unhooking a few wires and then the reverse to install the new one,
I recommend an Intel “Killer” brand WiFi card.
Especially if your system has an AMD processor and Lenovo used a MediaTek card, which is often the case.
You can find them on Amazon pretty cheap.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:07 AM (6ydKt)
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Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:05 AM (RIvkX)
Sorry. I'm sure that despite that, there were people there to celebrate yours and others achievements.
Sorry. I'm sure that despite that, there were people there to celebrate yours and others achievements.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 06:07 AM (nFq4j)
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Yeah they insisted. We had dinner at my favorite Vietnamese place. Still one of the best I've been to.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:12 AM (RIvkX)
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My college graduation was 95 degrees and 90 percent humidity. The sun was angry that day.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:05 AM (RIvkX)
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That’s what it was here yesterday.
Only slightly less humidity, it was probably 70-80% yesterday.
I think this is the first time this year it went above 90 around here.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:05 AM (RIvkX)
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That’s what it was here yesterday.
Only slightly less humidity, it was probably 70-80% yesterday.
I think this is the first time this year it went above 90 around here.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:14 AM (6ydKt)
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We hit a high of 97.7 degrees yesterday in the back yard.
And never got below 73 degrees through the night.
And never got below 73 degrees through the night.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:17 AM (a1415)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at May 17, 2025 06:17 AM (dg+HA)
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Cleaned, full and waiting customers
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:18 AM (a1415)
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69 We hit a high of 97.7 degrees yesterday in the back yard.
And never got below 73 degrees through the night.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:17 AM (a1415)
It sure felt like it.
I recall mid May last year we had a few days where the highs were in the low 70s and lows around 45.
No such luck this year.
I fear it’s going to be a really hot summer this year.
And never got below 73 degrees through the night.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:17 AM (a1415)
It sure felt like it.
I recall mid May last year we had a few days where the highs were in the low 70s and lows around 45.
No such luck this year.
I fear it’s going to be a really hot summer this year.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:22 AM (6ydKt)
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After waking up at some really ridicules times in the morning all week, I actually slept till 0530 this morning!
And boy, does it feel good.
And now this evening, Mrs VIA is hosting a 12 person Bunko party, so it's finish cleaning house, and get ready for all that this evening.
The cats will spend the evening in our bedroom, and I will probably hole up in the office, to only come down to refill the slushy machine for frozen margaritas as they empty it.
And boy, does it feel good.
And now this evening, Mrs VIA is hosting a 12 person Bunko party, so it's finish cleaning house, and get ready for all that this evening.
The cats will spend the evening in our bedroom, and I will probably hole up in the office, to only come down to refill the slushy machine for frozen margaritas as they empty it.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:25 AM (a1415)
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"I fear it’s going to be a really hot summer this year."
You may be right.
So far for the year, the low has been 19.3 degrees, and the high was yesterday.
You may be right.
So far for the year, the low has been 19.3 degrees, and the high was yesterday.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:26 AM (a1415)
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 06:29 AM (vFG9F)
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"We've waited all year
To finally say
That we're so excited
It's Jugfest Day!"
Didn't there used to be a magazine about that?
I seem to remember something about it as a teenager.
To finally say
That we're so excited
It's Jugfest Day!"
Didn't there used to be a magazine about that?
I seem to remember something about it as a teenager.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:31 AM (a1415)
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Good morning! It's a sultry 71 on the patio here in Cowtown with no breeze, headed for a likely stormy afternoon. Gonna get the grand daughter to her golf lesson and finish before lunch so hopefully we'll avoid that stuff.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 17, 2025 06:32 AM (3Ope8)
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NBC is reporting that the Trump administration has a plan to move 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya.
They even worked it out in the article, the logistics of feasible ways to move that many people via airplanes or ferries.
It’s a wild plan, if true.
And it won’t be cheap.
And Hamas says it won’t happen anyway.
They’d rather their people sit in the rubble for the rest of eternity.
They even worked it out in the article, the logistics of feasible ways to move that many people via airplanes or ferries.
It’s a wild plan, if true.
And it won’t be cheap.
And Hamas says it won’t happen anyway.
They’d rather their people sit in the rubble for the rest of eternity.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:32 AM (6ydKt)
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Evening to the Saturday toilers, and morning to the early early risers! Is 't truly Saturn's Day?
Temps hit 90 yesterday for the first (but, horribly, not the last) time this year, high humidity, winds from the Gulf of America as nearly always. My mile's workout yesterday in 78 F. was *tough*, esp. when compared to Sunday (61) or Wednesday (72). I dread tomorrow.
Anyway! I'm up, drinking coffee w/ almond "milk" in it ("Malk," it's called, one of Linda's coupon freebies). Yesterday we went out to breakfast. Because of that I had very little to eat after my workout, a half bagel with butter and honey and a few cubes of pineapple . . . and I felt much better compared to when I have a big breakfast. I'm gonna try that again today.
Temps hit 90 yesterday for the first (but, horribly, not the last) time this year, high humidity, winds from the Gulf of America as nearly always. My mile's workout yesterday in 78 F. was *tough*, esp. when compared to Sunday (61) or Wednesday (72). I dread tomorrow.
Anyway! I'm up, drinking coffee w/ almond "milk" in it ("Malk," it's called, one of Linda's coupon freebies). Yesterday we went out to breakfast. Because of that I had very little to eat after my workout, a half bagel with butter and honey and a few cubes of pineapple . . . and I felt much better compared to when I have a big breakfast. I'm gonna try that again today.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 06:33 AM (omVj0)
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Today we're taking Boy F. to the Northern California Special Olympics Summer Games in San Jose. Hopefully he will gold in high jump his Fosbury Flop is impressive.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 17, 2025 06:35 AM (RIvkX)
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So far for the year, the low has been 19.3 degrees, and the high was yesterday.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:26 AM (a1415)
Those home weather stations come in handy if you like to keep track of the weather.
19 degrees, eh?
That must’ve been back in January right around when it snowed.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:26 AM (a1415)
Those home weather stations come in handy if you like to keep track of the weather.
19 degrees, eh?
That must’ve been back in January right around when it snowed.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:36 AM (6ydKt)
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Anyway! I'm up, drinking coffee w/ almond "milk" in it ("Malk," it's called, one of Linda's coupon freebies). Yesterday we went out to breakfast. Because of that I had very little to eat after my workout, a half bagel with butter and honey and a few cubes of pineapple . . . and I felt much better compared to when I have a big breakfast. I'm gonna try that again today.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 06:33 AM (omVj0)
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There's episode of The Simpsons where the school is cheapening out on cafeteria food. Bart complains about his brittle bones or something, and says, "But I always drink my...(looks at carton)...malk?"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 06:33 AM (omVj0)
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There's episode of The Simpsons where the school is cheapening out on cafeteria food. Bart complains about his brittle bones or something, and says, "But I always drink my...(looks at carton)...malk?"
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025 06:38 AM (GlyvH)
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Good morning, Hordians. Morning chores taken care of. Now recording the Symphony No. 1 and Violin Concerto by Richard Yardumian.
Good morning, Hordians. Morning chores taken care of. Now recording the Symphony No. 1 and Violin Concerto by Richard Yardumian.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 06:38 AM (QnmlO)
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As far as hymns for memorial occasions or scattering of ashes etc, some favorites hymns are " "Great is Thy Faithfulness", as well as "The Old Rugged Cross" and "His eye is on the Sparrow"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:34 AM (RsKff)
Catholics have better prayers.
Protestants have better hymns.
As far as hymns for memorial occasions or scattering of ashes etc, some favorites hymns are " "Great is Thy Faithfulness", as well as "The Old Rugged Cross" and "His eye is on the Sparrow"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:34 AM (RsKff)
Catholics have better prayers.
Protestants have better hymns.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 06:40 AM (QnmlO)
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And now this evening, Mrs VIA is hosting a 12 person Bunko party, so it's finish cleaning house, and get ready for all that this evening.
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My mom did the Bunko thing every month with a group of friends, rotating house every month.
That lasted up until COVID, and they basically all stopped doing it. A few have passed on, others were sick or moved.
But she enjoyed it.
Must be a female thing, it included a bunch of wine & Brie,
Never heard of a man playing with them.
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My mom did the Bunko thing every month with a group of friends, rotating house every month.
That lasted up until COVID, and they basically all stopped doing it. A few have passed on, others were sick or moved.
But she enjoyed it.
Must be a female thing, it included a bunch of wine & Brie,
Never heard of a man playing with them.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:41 AM (6ydKt)
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This 73 year old woman in California has had a student loan for 40 years.
"She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology and when she discovered she couldn't earn enough to pay off her loans, she went back to school and got a master's degree. Her salary never caught up."
"Around 2008, when she consolidated her loans, she was paying $1,000 a month, but years of missed payments and piled-on interest meant she was barely putting a dent in a bill that had ballooned to $250,000. "
Now they are going to garnish her Social Security.
"She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology and when she discovered she couldn't earn enough to pay off her loans, she went back to school and got a master's degree. Her salary never caught up."
"Around 2008, when she consolidated her loans, she was paying $1,000 a month, but years of missed payments and piled-on interest meant she was barely putting a dent in a bill that had ballooned to $250,000. "
Now they are going to garnish her Social Security.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 06:41 AM (vFG9F)
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"Those home weather stations come in handy if you like to keep track of the weather.
19 degrees, eh?
That must’ve been back in January right around when it snowed."
I would have to look the date up, but it was back in January.
I just paid a small amount to be able to custom graph data for as far as three years back, in order to track the home HVAC performance. Put another sensor on the second floor, and can pretty much track more data than one might ever want, all in 5 minute increments for three years. And using the FLIR brand thermal camera, we have been tracking some very minor weaknesses in insulation as well.
It's been interesting
19 degrees, eh?
That must’ve been back in January right around when it snowed."
I would have to look the date up, but it was back in January.
I just paid a small amount to be able to custom graph data for as far as three years back, in order to track the home HVAC performance. Put another sensor on the second floor, and can pretty much track more data than one might ever want, all in 5 minute increments for three years. And using the FLIR brand thermal camera, we have been tracking some very minor weaknesses in insulation as well.
It's been interesting
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:42 AM (a1415)
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While student privacy laws and MIT policy prohibit the disclosure of the outcome of this review, we want to be clear that we have no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and in the veracity of the research.
So is the paper actually flawed? Or did they prove that everyone with XY chromosomes is a man, or some similarly politically disfavored research?
So is the paper actually flawed? Or did they prove that everyone with XY chromosomes is a man, or some similarly politically disfavored research?
Posted by: Ian S. at May 17, 2025 06:42 AM (QZThv)
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"Didn't there used to be a magazine about that?
I seem to remember something about it as a teenager.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice "
Probably. There will be jugs of all ages, sizes, and shapes. I'm sure there is a fanzine out there somewhere.
I seem to remember something about it as a teenager.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice "
Probably. There will be jugs of all ages, sizes, and shapes. I'm sure there is a fanzine out there somewhere.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 06:44 AM (vFG9F)
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"My mom did the Bunko thing every month with a group of friends, rotating house every month."
That's how it seems to work here in our community as well.
First time it will be at stately VIA Manor though.
And I plan to stay elsewhere in the house during this blessed event.
Probably hang out here with the Horde.
That's how it seems to work here in our community as well.
First time it will be at stately VIA Manor though.
And I plan to stay elsewhere in the house during this blessed event.
Probably hang out here with the Horde.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:45 AM (a1415)
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50 Pixy, if you can say: Did you read the MIT paper?
Posted by: m
Not yet. Ran into this story in my daily news sweep.
Posted by: m
Not yet. Ran into this story in my daily news sweep.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 06:45 AM (BLOW1)
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There's episode of The Simpsons where the school is cheapening out on cafeteria food. Bart complains about his brittle bones or something, and says, "But I always drink my...(looks at carton)...malk?"
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025
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I wouldn't pay for the stuff, but it tastes pretty much like chocolate milk, and it was free except a smidgen of sales tax.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 17, 2025
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I wouldn't pay for the stuff, but it tastes pretty much like chocolate milk, and it was free except a smidgen of sales tax.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 06:46 AM (omVj0)
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"She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology and when she discovered she couldn't earn enough to pay off her loans, she went back to school and got a master's degree. Her salary never caught up."
This is the kind of smart thinking that leads single mothers to open credit accounts in their minor childrens’ names because they imploded their own credit score.
This is the kind of smart thinking that leads single mothers to open credit accounts in their minor childrens’ names because they imploded their own credit score.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 17, 2025 06:47 AM (QZThv)
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Anywhere east of the Mississippi is going to be cool for the foreseeable future. Hot in the west and cool in the east. My favorite weather man says the pattern shows highs only in the 60's until about memorial day. (Ryan Hall)
Posted by: Coliin at May 17, 2025 06:48 AM (wlQdF)
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So what is the harm in folks posting photos of shells saying 8647, you ask?
Because somewhere there are more mentally ill folks like this one, easily goaded into violence.
https://tinyurl.com/38j7umth
Because somewhere there are more mentally ill folks like this one, easily goaded into violence.
https://tinyurl.com/38j7umth
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:49 AM (a1415)
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Today I get to wash not only all the floor mats for the RV, I get to wash the RV itself. Her Majesty is taking Rosalind to Albuquerque starting Tuesday and the front looks like it has accumulated every flying insect between Knoxville and Houston.
Today I get to wash not only all the floor mats for the RV, I get to wash the RV itself. Her Majesty is taking Rosalind to Albuquerque starting Tuesday and the front looks like it has accumulated every flying insect between Knoxville and Houston.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 06:51 AM (QnmlO)
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Now they are going to garnish her Social Security.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 06:41 AM (vFG9F)
Somebody has to pay for all of the fraud, waste, and illegal aliens who never paid a dime in.
It’s amazing how much money this country wastes.
Give out hundreds of billions of dollars to COVID crooks and Green Energy scams that go bankrupt, which is all written off as though it was nothing.
Give away hundreds more billions around the world to screwed up, corrupt, nations and groups that steal it or piss it away.
But an old lady on SS has to pay the piper, and hard.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 06:41 AM (vFG9F)
Somebody has to pay for all of the fraud, waste, and illegal aliens who never paid a dime in.
It’s amazing how much money this country wastes.
Give out hundreds of billions of dollars to COVID crooks and Green Energy scams that go bankrupt, which is all written off as though it was nothing.
Give away hundreds more billions around the world to screwed up, corrupt, nations and groups that steal it or piss it away.
But an old lady on SS has to pay the piper, and hard.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:51 AM (6ydKt)
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"Catholics have better prayers.
Protestants have better hymns."
I didn't realize it was a competition.
Protestants have better hymns."
I didn't realize it was a competition.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 06:54 AM (dg+HA)
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Anywhere east of the Mississippi is going to be cool for the foreseeable future. Hot in the west and cool in the east. My favorite weather man says the pattern shows highs only in the 60's until about memorial day. (Ryan Hall)
Posted by: Coliin at May 17, 2025 06:48 AM (wlQdF)
Ryan is in Kentucky.
It’s supposed to get to 90 here today.
The weather app says we won’t get a break from that here until Thursday with a high around 80.
Which I’ll take over 90 any day of the week.
When he says “East of Missippi” he must mean “East of Mississippi, and North of Appalachia” where these 60s temps are located.
Posted by: Coliin at May 17, 2025 06:48 AM (wlQdF)
Ryan is in Kentucky.
It’s supposed to get to 90 here today.
The weather app says we won’t get a break from that here until Thursday with a high around 80.
Which I’ll take over 90 any day of the week.
When he says “East of Missippi” he must mean “East of Mississippi, and North of Appalachia” where these 60s temps are located.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:58 AM (6ydKt)
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Sure, student loan oldster is a yutz. But I'm never gonna be made to understand why institutions that facilitate and make these bad bets (universities and the loaners) are excused. Why are we trying to squeeze blood out of stone instead of punishing people dumb enough to loan money to a box of rocks. We should borrow a page out of Willie Sutton's book and make universities guarantors of these loans.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 06:58 AM (V9cMX)
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91 50 Pixy, if you can say: Did you read the MIT paper?
Posted by: m
Not yet. Ran into this story in my daily news sweep.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 06:45 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks for posting about it!
Posted by: m
Not yet. Ran into this story in my daily news sweep.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at May 17, 2025 06:45 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks for posting about it!
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (CQE5S)
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98 "Catholics have better prayers.
Protestants have better hymns."
I didn't realize it was a competition.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 06:54 AM (dg+HA)
Said no one familiar with old-school Lutheran hymns. Buncha discordant funeral marches.
Protestants have better hymns."
I didn't realize it was a competition.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 06:54 AM (dg+HA)
Said no one familiar with old-school Lutheran hymns. Buncha discordant funeral marches.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (V9cMX)
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Hi, Wolfus
My son has joined a gym. He didn't ask me this, but I thought I'd ask you. What is the optimal number of times to go a week. I guess it depends on what the goals that people have, but I just didn't know.
My son has joined a gym. He didn't ask me this, but I thought I'd ask you. What is the optimal number of times to go a week. I guess it depends on what the goals that people have, but I just didn't know.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (zvisS)
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93 "She was a single mother when she got a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology and when she discovered she couldn't earn enough to pay off her loans, she went back to school and got a master's degree. Her salary never caught up."
This is the kind of smart thinking that leads single mothers to open credit accounts in their minor childrens’ names because they imploded their own credit score.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 17, 2025 06:47 AM (QZThv)
!!!
This is the kind of smart thinking that leads single mothers to open credit accounts in their minor childrens’ names because they imploded their own credit score.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 17, 2025 06:47 AM (QZThv)
!!!
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (CQE5S)
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"Said no one familiar with old-school Lutheran hymns. Buncha discordant funeral marches."
What do Lutherans and RUSH have in common?
What do Lutherans and RUSH have in common?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:02 AM (a1415)
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I didn't realize it was a competition.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 06:54 AM (dg+HA)
Said no one familiar with old-school Lutheran hymns. Buncha discordant funeral marches.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (V9cMX)
Said no one familiar with modern day Catholic hymns. Buncha cocktail-lounge mush.
I didn't realize it was a competition.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 06:54 AM (dg+HA)
Said no one familiar with old-school Lutheran hymns. Buncha discordant funeral marches.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:00 AM (V9cMX)
Said no one familiar with modern day Catholic hymns. Buncha cocktail-lounge mush.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:03 AM (QnmlO)
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Apparently, The FooFighters kicked Josh Freese out of the band.
Probably making room for Taylor Hawkins kid.
Probably making room for Taylor Hawkins kid.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:03 AM (XV/Pl)
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Every Sunday, while singing, I am suddenly reminded of how RUSH will shift beats multiple times.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:04 AM (a1415)
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18 This gets really funny at the end:
The symbol #, called hash in British English, has different names, some of them potentially confusing. In the US, it is referred to as either the number sign (when used in contexts such as ‘question #2’ or the pound sign (when used as a symbol for pounds of weight: ‘2# of sugar’. The technical name for it is the octothorp
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:02 AM (CQE5S)
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Also on a British keyboard the # used to be replaced by the English pound sign £
The symbol #, called hash in British English, has different names, some of them potentially confusing. In the US, it is referred to as either the number sign (when used in contexts such as ‘question #2’ or the pound sign (when used as a symbol for pounds of weight: ‘2# of sugar’. The technical name for it is the octothorp
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 05:02 AM (CQE5S)
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Also on a British keyboard the # used to be replaced by the English pound sign £
Posted by: Ciampino - just Ascii at May 17, 2025 07:05 AM (sPQoU)
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95 So what is the harm in folks posting photos of shells saying 8647, you ask?
Because somewhere there are more mentally ill folks like this one, easily goaded into violence.
https://tinyurl.com/38j7umth
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:49 AM (a1415)
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Nancy really has made this issue her crusade.
She went up against that trans congress guy.
She was accosted by some random gay guy in a store a few months ago,
Then she went off on that transsexual at a recent town hall event.
This isn’t counting that whole deal with her former fiancé and all the things she’s accusing him and other men of doing.
I’m not surprised she’s got a target on her back.
Because somewhere there are more mentally ill folks like this one, easily goaded into violence.
https://tinyurl.com/38j7umth
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 06:49 AM (a1415)
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Nancy really has made this issue her crusade.
She went up against that trans congress guy.
She was accosted by some random gay guy in a store a few months ago,
Then she went off on that transsexual at a recent town hall event.
This isn’t counting that whole deal with her former fiancé and all the things she’s accusing him and other men of doing.
I’m not surprised she’s got a target on her back.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:05 AM (6ydKt)
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"We should borrow a page out of Willie Sutton's book and make universities guarantors of these loans."
I suspect that this single change would do more to reduce student loan debt going forward than anything else that could be done.
I suspect that this single change would do more to reduce student loan debt going forward than anything else that could be done.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:06 AM (a1415)
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Speaking of funrreal sounding hymns, the patriarch of the church I serve hates, Once to every man and nation." He says, "If we have that again I'm going to walk out. It sounds like a funeral." If I'm still around for his funeral service I may play it just to get the last laugh when he can't walk out.
J/K but I like that hymn.
J/K but I like that hymn.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:06 AM (nFq4j)
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@108
>>Every Sunday, while singing, I am suddenly reminded of how RUSH will shift beats multiple times.
Was listening to Moving Pictures the other, on vinyl of course, and end track, Vital Signs, may be one of the most underrated songs, it's catchy, it's punchy and gets straight to the point.
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
>>Every Sunday, while singing, I am suddenly reminded of how RUSH will shift beats multiple times.
Was listening to Moving Pictures the other, on vinyl of course, and end track, Vital Signs, may be one of the most underrated songs, it's catchy, it's punchy and gets straight to the point.
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (XV/Pl)
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C.S. Lewis famously described the hymns he was exposed to as "fifth rate poems set to sixth rate music."
Heh.
Heh.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:08 AM (a1415)
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Congress enacted legislation preventing student loans from being discharged in bankruptcy a long time ago. Why?
A whole cottage industry had arisen, even courses on how to do it. Get your loan, go to school and obtain law degree, then …. declare bankruptcy. Pretty cool, huh?
A whole cottage industry had arisen, even courses on how to do it. Get your loan, go to school and obtain law degree, then …. declare bankruptcy. Pretty cool, huh?
Posted by: Common Tater at May 17, 2025 07:11 AM (BORTq)
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An enterprising class-action lawyer ought to take up the cause of these student-load defaulters. Colleges and universities prey on the ambitions and hopes of prospective students in full knowledge that job prospects that would allow the loans to be repaid are very slight.
An enterprising class-action lawyer ought to take up the cause of these student-load defaulters. Colleges and universities prey on the ambitions and hopes of prospective students in full knowledge that job prospects that would allow the loans to be repaid are very slight.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:11 AM (QnmlO)
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Greetings from the Carolinas.
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at May 17, 2025 07:12 AM (8VuSQ)
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That's great honey. They're building a big new philosophy factory on the other side of town!
Posted by: Just the punchline at May 17, 2025 07:14 AM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:15 AM (a1415)
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Remember the guy who said to Candidate Hillary, "But I PAID my student loans. Are you going to reimburse me?" and she said something like, "You've got to be kidding me."
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:16 AM (CQE5S)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:16 AM (a1415)
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We should borrow a page out of Willie Sutton's book and make universities guarantors of these loans.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 06:58 AM (V9cMX)
—
They pretty much brought this on everybody when they first made Student Loans protected from personal bankruptcy decades ago.
Then Obama had the Feds take over the Student Loans industry.
Then the colleges & universities decided every tuition and fee increase was going to be covered no matter what so they just kept increasing them until they’re now just the slightly less expensive little brother of the healthcare industry, and here we are.
If a person is bankrupt, they’re bankrupt, why torture them well into their retirement over the cost of something that the government caused by its own actions.
They wanted everybody to go to college to build this new economy when all the factory jobs left.
Now it turns out the juice was far more expensive than the squeeze.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 06:58 AM (V9cMX)
—
They pretty much brought this on everybody when they first made Student Loans protected from personal bankruptcy decades ago.
Then Obama had the Feds take over the Student Loans industry.
Then the colleges & universities decided every tuition and fee increase was going to be covered no matter what so they just kept increasing them until they’re now just the slightly less expensive little brother of the healthcare industry, and here we are.
If a person is bankrupt, they’re bankrupt, why torture them well into their retirement over the cost of something that the government caused by its own actions.
They wanted everybody to go to college to build this new economy when all the factory jobs left.
Now it turns out the juice was far more expensive than the squeeze.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:17 AM (6ydKt)
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Did rosasharn ever show up to twirl yesterday?
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (CQE5S)
125
The United States is so confusing. There are so many Carolinas, Virginias, and Dakotas. It's hard to keep them all straight.
Posted by: Your second grader at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (dg+HA)
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113 @108
>>Every Sunday, while singing, I am suddenly reminded of how RUSH will shift beats multiple times.
Was listening to Moving Pictures the other, on vinyl of course, and end track, Vital Signs, may be one of the most underrated songs, it's catchy, it's punchy and gets straight to the point.
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (XV/Pl)
Witch Hunt, in my humble opinion.
>>Every Sunday, while singing, I am suddenly reminded of how RUSH will shift beats multiple times.
Was listening to Moving Pictures the other, on vinyl of course, and end track, Vital Signs, may be one of the most underrated songs, it's catchy, it's punchy and gets straight to the point.
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (XV/Pl)
Witch Hunt, in my humble opinion.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (V9cMX)
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"he United States is so confusing. There are so many Carolinas, Virginias, and Dakotas. It's hard to keep them all straight."
There are far too many Brunswicks, in New Jersey alone.
There are far too many Brunswicks, in New Jersey alone.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 07:19 AM (vFG9F)
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"The United States is so confusing. There are so many Carolinas, Virginias, and Dakotas. It's hard to keep them all straight."
Especially during PRIDE month!
Especially during PRIDE month!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:19 AM (a1415)
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Lefties whine that, "In Europe, colleges are free!" Yeah, and very few people are admitted. And I bet they don't have the thick carapace of administrators. And the number of joke Studies departments. And palatial dormitories and student centers.
Lefties whine that, "In Europe, colleges are free!" Yeah, and very few people are admitted. And I bet they don't have the thick carapace of administrators. And the number of joke Studies departments. And palatial dormitories and student centers.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:20 AM (QnmlO)
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Oh, and the Greenvilles, Greenevilles, and Springfields!
Posted by: Yeesh at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (dg+HA)
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I am not familiar with Anglican hymns, but if they used some hymns by Charles Wesley they are lovely although some of the tunes are a bit difficult to sing . He was not a bad poet at all.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (zvisS)
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Hi, Wolfus
My son has joined a gym. He didn't ask me this, but I thought I'd ask you. What is the optimal number of times to go a week. I guess it depends on what the goals that people have, but I just didn't know.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025
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Good morning, Fen,
I haven't been to a gym in a few years, but my guess is three or four times a week. If you're lifting, your muscles need time to recover and consolidate their gains. He could work upper body and arms twice a week, legs twice a week. If you mean he's doing aerobic exercise like stationary bike or treadmill running, then about the same frequency. I do the latter, out on the road or at a track, three to four sessions in a week, plus some calisthenics and pre-workout stretching. In between, I rest!
The classic books on aerobic conditioning are the original Aerobics and its successors by Ken Cooper. He's the guy who "started America running" about fifty years ago -- and the first book is one of the great motivational books ever written. (In Brazil they still call aerobic workouts "coopering.")
My son has joined a gym. He didn't ask me this, but I thought I'd ask you. What is the optimal number of times to go a week. I guess it depends on what the goals that people have, but I just didn't know.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025
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Good morning, Fen,
I haven't been to a gym in a few years, but my guess is three or four times a week. If you're lifting, your muscles need time to recover and consolidate their gains. He could work upper body and arms twice a week, legs twice a week. If you mean he's doing aerobic exercise like stationary bike or treadmill running, then about the same frequency. I do the latter, out on the road or at a track, three to four sessions in a week, plus some calisthenics and pre-workout stretching. In between, I rest!
The classic books on aerobic conditioning are the original Aerobics and its successors by Ken Cooper. He's the guy who "started America running" about fifty years ago -- and the first book is one of the great motivational books ever written. (In Brazil they still call aerobic workouts "coopering.")
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (omVj0)
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"Said no one familiar with modern day Catholic hymns. Buncha cocktail-lounge mush.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:03 AM (QnmlO)"
After Vatican II, the RCC changed the Mass to include local folk hymns. But instead of incorporating over 200 years of great Protestant hymns here in America, fag Jesuits started cranking out artificial, astroturf, "folk hymns" and show-tunes.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:03 AM (QnmlO)"
After Vatican II, the RCC changed the Mass to include local folk hymns. But instead of incorporating over 200 years of great Protestant hymns here in America, fag Jesuits started cranking out artificial, astroturf, "folk hymns" and show-tunes.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (ZmEVT)
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The United States is so confusing. There are so many Carolinas, Virginias, and Dakotas. It's hard to keep them all straight.
Posted by: Your second grader at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (dg+HA)
Oh, I would have expected this in one of those "50 Things About the Unites States that Drive Europeans Crazy" articles.
The United States is so confusing. There are so many Carolinas, Virginias, and Dakotas. It's hard to keep them all straight.
Posted by: Your second grader at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (dg+HA)
Oh, I would have expected this in one of those "50 Things About the Unites States that Drive Europeans Crazy" articles.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:22 AM (QnmlO)
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An enterprising class-action lawyer ought to take up the cause of these student-load defaulters. Colleges and universities prey on the ambitions and hopes of prospective students in full knowledge that job prospects that would allow the loans to be repaid are very slight.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:11 AM (QnmlO)
The courts have made clear that they will in no wise interfere with the scam. There were a bunch of lawsuits against law schools that were doing everything from lying about the job prospects of graduates to misreporting other data about the schools. No dice, said the courts.
An enterprising class-action lawyer ought to take up the cause of these student-load defaulters. Colleges and universities prey on the ambitions and hopes of prospective students in full knowledge that job prospects that would allow the loans to be repaid are very slight.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 17, 2025 07:11 AM (QnmlO)
The courts have made clear that they will in no wise interfere with the scam. There were a bunch of lawsuits against law schools that were doing everything from lying about the job prospects of graduates to misreporting other data about the schools. No dice, said the courts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:22 AM (V9cMX)
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Also on a British keyboard the # used to be replaced by the English pound sign £
Posted by: Ciampino - just Ascii at May 17, 2025
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That goes back a long way. In a 1933 novel, the Ellery Queen cousins used it as a clue.
Posted by: Ciampino - just Ascii at May 17, 2025
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That goes back a long way. In a 1933 novel, the Ellery Queen cousins used it as a clue.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 07:23 AM (omVj0)
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There is one I particularly loath. "sing a new song....and let your freak-flag fly"
Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 17, 2025 07:24 AM (ZmEVT)
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Well, since Doof isn't around:
RUSH IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER!!
youtu.be/9o4AQe4BJr0
You're welcome!
RUSH IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER!!
youtu.be/9o4AQe4BJr0
You're welcome!
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 17, 2025 07:24 AM (sAmhv)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (omVj0)
Thanks very much for the information.
Thanks very much for the information.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:25 AM (zvisS)
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Maryland's Governor, and presumed Democratic candidate in the 2028 Primary announces a plan to bring thousands of good paying jobs to the State.
https://tinyurl.com/29zw7uar
Democratic leadership at its finest.
https://tinyurl.com/29zw7uar
Democratic leadership at its finest.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:26 AM (a1415)
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Good morning!
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:26 AM (u82oZ)
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120 "Greetings from the Carolinas."
The good one....
or that northern one?
—-
The original one, or one of those traitorous Tarheel types who decided to leave the best thing that ever happened to them back in the 1700s?
It was a sad thing and that’s why their colors are still blue.
And we still have the better flag.
The good one....
or that northern one?
—-
The original one, or one of those traitorous Tarheel types who decided to leave the best thing that ever happened to them back in the 1700s?
It was a sad thing and that’s why their colors are still blue.
And we still have the better flag.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:26 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 17, 2025 07:26 AM (Tv15w)
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I believe there is New Castle or Newcastle in every state in the nation.
I'm too lazy to look that up.
I'm too lazy to look that up.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 17, 2025 07:27 AM (sAmhv)
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These are the words to Charles Wesley's hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
https://tinyurl.com/2txst9wt
I can't think that C.S.Lewis would have a problem with it.
https://tinyurl.com/2txst9wt
I can't think that C.S.Lewis would have a problem with it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:27 AM (zvisS)
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Salty!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:28 AM (a1415)
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from The Hill, in 2016!
Over the past ten years, nearly $1 Trillion has been added to the nation’s student loan tab. Today, there are 44 million people saddled under this debt....
Over the past ten years, nearly $1 Trillion has been added to the nation’s student loan tab. Today, there are 44 million people saddled under this debt....
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:29 AM (CQE5S)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 07:30 AM (dg+HA)
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I have noted with happiness your plan to bring walking daily into your life.
Wishing you much success.
And....the Mallards are doing just OK.
Fox community has been bringing the circle of life around to completion in some cases.
But Dixie is still trying to hang in there.
Wishing you much success.
And....the Mallards are doing just OK.
Fox community has been bringing the circle of life around to completion in some cases.
But Dixie is still trying to hang in there.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:30 AM (a1415)
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Democratic leadership at its finest.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents probably are idiots, too.
( links to today's musical selection, BTW )
Democratic leadership at its finest.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents probably are idiots, too.
( links to today's musical selection, BTW )
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 17, 2025 07:30 AM (Tv15w)
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Was listening to Moving Pictures the other, on vinyl of course, and end track, Vital Signs, may be one of the most underrated songs, it's catchy, it's punchy and gets straight to the point.
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (XV/Pl)
Witch Hunt, in my humble opinion.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (V9cMX)
Oh come on you two!
Obviously Red Barchetta!!!
And Limelight may be the best song on the album.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 17, 2025 07:07 AM (XV/Pl)
Witch Hunt, in my humble opinion.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:18 AM (V9cMX)
Oh come on you two!
Obviously Red Barchetta!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 17, 2025 07:30 AM (sx6WT)
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https://studentloanjustice.org/index.html
https://studentloanjustice.org/index.html
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:30 AM (CQE5S)
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Over the past ten years, nearly $1 Trillion has been added to the nation’s student loan tab. Today, there are 44 million people saddled under this debt....
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:29 AM (CQE5S)
Another one of those Obama gifts that keep in giving, for decades.
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:29 AM (CQE5S)
Another one of those Obama gifts that keep in giving, for decades.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:31 AM (6ydKt)
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Good morning from Greenville. Guess which one.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at May 17, 2025 07:31 AM (by0v9)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 07:21 AM (omVj0)
Hi Fen
I know the question was directed at Wolfus, but I want to piggyback off some of his points.
Recovery time is necessary, but your son is in his physical prime, so I would go with six days or less. You can target different areas (leg day, etc) and not work it as hard others.
From what you have a told us about him, I can picture your son becoming a serious gym rat. As scruffy as that may sound I don't use it as a perjorative. It could be very good for him.
Hi Fen
I know the question was directed at Wolfus, but I want to piggyback off some of his points.
Recovery time is necessary, but your son is in his physical prime, so I would go with six days or less. You can target different areas (leg day, etc) and not work it as hard others.
From what you have a told us about him, I can picture your son becoming a serious gym rat. As scruffy as that may sound I don't use it as a perjorative. It could be very good for him.
Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 07:32 AM (AN2gy)
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154 Good morning from Greenville. Guess which one.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at May 17, 2025 07:31 AM (by0v9)
Home of Al Green?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at May 17, 2025 07:31 AM (by0v9)
Home of Al Green?
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:33 AM (CQE5S)
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Village Idiot's Apprentice
Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.
More adventures in OPM shenanigans. It has been a day less than a month since my wife died. OPM wants a death certificate (arrived yesterday) to turn on my pension survivor benefits. Since she did not live the entire month, they want back all the money deposited in her bank accounts fro April. Like now.
We fund terrorists, illegals, and corrupt Dem and Rep politicians, but for a regular citizen - suffer.
Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.
More adventures in OPM shenanigans. It has been a day less than a month since my wife died. OPM wants a death certificate (arrived yesterday) to turn on my pension survivor benefits. Since she did not live the entire month, they want back all the money deposited in her bank accounts fro April. Like now.
We fund terrorists, illegals, and corrupt Dem and Rep politicians, but for a regular citizen - suffer.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:33 AM (u82oZ)
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"Over the past ten years, nearly $1 Trillion has been added to the nation’s student loan tab. Today, there are 44 million people saddled under this debt...."
There clearly needs to be a common sense student debt control law!
let's make it illegal to force people to enter into involuntary contractual obligations, and return University attendance back into a choice to be made, not a requirement.
There clearly needs to be a common sense student debt control law!
let's make it illegal to force people to enter into involuntary contractual obligations, and return University attendance back into a choice to be made, not a requirement.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:33 AM (a1415)
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wikipedia
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer. He is best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone" (1971), "I'm Still in Love with You" (1972), "Love and Happiness" (1973), "Take Me to the River" (1974), and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together" (1972).
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer. He is best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone" (1971), "I'm Still in Love with You" (1972), "Love and Happiness" (1973), "Take Me to the River" (1974), and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together" (1972).
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 07:34 AM (CQE5S)
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Working out:
Fenelon, does your son have a copy of Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe? It's a great place to start.
Fenelon, does your son have a copy of Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe? It's a great place to start.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:34 AM (V9cMX)
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But instead of incorporating over 200 years of great Protestant hymns here in America, fag Jesuits started cranking out artificial, astroturf, "folk hymns" and show-tunes.
Posted by: no one of any consequence
You could not have seriously expected them to adopt anything from Prosties, the "No" Men, now could you?
But instead of incorporating over 200 years of great Protestant hymns here in America, fag Jesuits started cranking out artificial, astroturf, "folk hymns" and show-tunes.
Posted by: no one of any consequence
You could not have seriously expected them to adopt anything from Prosties, the "No" Men, now could you?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 17, 2025 07:37 AM (Tv15w)
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As a former Baptist, I often hear the beginning of a hymn on the organ, and go...'I know this one!'
And suddenly in mid stanza, the beat...ziggs!
And I'm like *Blink..Blink...Blink*
And suddenly in mid stanza, the beat...ziggs!
And I'm like *Blink..Blink...Blink*
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (a1415)
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Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:34 AM (V9cMX)
No; I will mention it to him. Thanks.
No; I will mention it to him. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (nFq4j)
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Let's Stay Together
Always think of Pulp Fiction.
Always think of Pulp Fiction.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (by0v9)
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FenelonSpoke
Pass on my best wishes for a ripped bod to FenelonSon. Running does not add to upper body strength, although turf manipulation may do that.
Still think his best bet is to ask someone in his church group to walk with him. Maybe later, go for coffee.
Pass on my best wishes for a ripped bod to FenelonSon. Running does not add to upper body strength, although turf manipulation may do that.
Still think his best bet is to ask someone in his church group to walk with him. Maybe later, go for coffee.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (u82oZ)
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"We fund terrorists, illegals, and corrupt Dem and Rep politicians, but for a regular citizen - suffer."
Yup.
Claim you're in the country illegally.
They'll leave you alone.
Yup.
Claim you're in the country illegally.
They'll leave you alone.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:40 AM (a1415)
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FenelonSpoke
The key to any workout program is start small, get small gains (with rest) before ramping up. Patience is a virtue, as you know.
The key to any workout program is start small, get small gains (with rest) before ramping up. Patience is a virtue, as you know.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:41 AM (u82oZ)
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Posted by: fluffy at May 17, 2025 07:32 AM (AN2gy)
If he's interested in something he can devote a lot of time and energy to things, yes. I appreciate your thoughts.
If he's interested in something he can devote a lot of time and energy to things, yes. I appreciate your thoughts.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:41 AM (nFq4j)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 17, 2025 07:41 AM (a1415)
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If I could sing a lick outside of the shower, I’d have probably enjoyed the hymns in church more when I was younger and attended.
Especially when all the older people were belting these hymns out by heart and I was still fumbling around in the Hymnal trying to figure out which song they were singing.
Especially when all the older people were belting these hymns out by heart and I was still fumbling around in the Hymnal trying to figure out which song they were singing.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:43 AM (6ydKt)
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G'mornin' everyone!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 17, 2025 07:43 AM (/Ghsb)
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"A sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
Hur's description of a villainous, hateful creature who's evil character was amplified by dementia.
"A sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
Hur's description of a villainous, hateful creature who's evil character was amplified by dementia.
Posted by: Auspex at May 17, 2025 07:44 AM (j4U/Z)
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163 Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:34 AM (V9cMX)
No; I will mention it to him. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (nFq4j)
If we can figure out some way for you to give me an address, I will be happy to hop on Amazon and have a copy sent at my expense. That's how good of a starting program I think it is. It is a simple program that produces results.
No; I will mention it to him. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (nFq4j)
If we can figure out some way for you to give me an address, I will be happy to hop on Amazon and have a copy sent at my expense. That's how good of a starting program I think it is. It is a simple program that produces results.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:45 AM (V9cMX)
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More adventures in OPM shenanigans. It has been a day less than a month since my wife died.
SSI is slightly different, they will eventually claw back the money, but you have to leave the deceased's account open and funded enough to cover the anticipated grab plus whatever reoccurring bank fees that will continue to mount.
Maybe I should send in the deceased's voter registration card and claim several privileges to Party Members and those who are not straight white, Christian males. They might just continue to send money to the account as long as some fraction gets siphoned off to ActBlue.
Don't know the percentage, though pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.
SSI is slightly different, they will eventually claw back the money, but you have to leave the deceased's account open and funded enough to cover the anticipated grab plus whatever reoccurring bank fees that will continue to mount.
Maybe I should send in the deceased's voter registration card and claim several privileges to Party Members and those who are not straight white, Christian males. They might just continue to send money to the account as long as some fraction gets siphoned off to ActBlue.
Don't know the percentage, though pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 07:46 AM (a4flb)
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Charter is buying Cox (the Communications cancel out) for $21.9 billion.
So it seems the cable business has entered the cannibal stage of diminishing returns.
So it seems the cable business has entered the cannibal stage of diminishing returns.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 17, 2025 07:48 AM (amnH6)
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Time for me to nip out and wash the car. Later, folken.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 17, 2025 07:48 AM (omVj0)
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If we can figure out some way for you to give me an address, I will be happy to hop on Amazon and have a copy sent at my expense. That's how good of a starting program I think it is. It is a simple program that produces results.
The alternative and OPSEC aware way is to provide a digital gift certificate
The alternative and OPSEC aware way is to provide a digital gift certificate
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 07:48 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Auspex at May 17, 2025 07:49 AM (j4U/Z)
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Unknown Drip Under Pressure
Monday, I am asking the County Clerk to allow me to vote for her with an absentee ballot.
We have a history of interactions from when I was a minor politician. He may even laugh before saying no.
The main point is to ensure she does not vote for a Democrat or Rino.
Monday, I am asking the County Clerk to allow me to vote for her with an absentee ballot.
We have a history of interactions from when I was a minor politician. He may even laugh before saying no.
The main point is to ensure she does not vote for a Democrat or Rino.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:50 AM (u82oZ)
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Especially when all the older people were belting these hymns out by heart and I was still fumbling around in the Hymnal trying to figure out which song they were singing.
At least you have a hymnal with actual musical notations rather that reading a wall.
At least you have a hymnal with actual musical notations rather that reading a wall.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 07:50 AM (a4flb)
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Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:39 AM (u82oZ
I told him to be nice to the girl who ran over his phone, and he said he was, but no coffee yet. All the girls in his church young adult group have boyfriends. Which is understandable. They're apparently attractive, thoughtful pleasant girls of faith.
I told him to be nice to the girl who ran over his phone, and he said he was, but no coffee yet. All the girls in his church young adult group have boyfriends. Which is understandable. They're apparently attractive, thoughtful pleasant girls of faith.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:51 AM (nFq4j)
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The 5th Circuit should issue an "temporary" finding (not an order) that any notice Trump gives is sufficient as they do not see a record has been developed below that courts have any jurisdiction over the AEA.
So, they're going to keep looking.
And, they are not remanding case nor are they issuing a final order that can be certified for appeal as it is still under consideration.
Very urgent consideration.
Very expeditious consideration.
A ruling any day now.
Could be the next hour.
The Roberts Bloc of liberals want to dick around and make up rules?
Fine.
So, they're going to keep looking.
And, they are not remanding case nor are they issuing a final order that can be certified for appeal as it is still under consideration.
Very urgent consideration.
Very expeditious consideration.
A ruling any day now.
Could be the next hour.
The Roberts Bloc of liberals want to dick around and make up rules?
Fine.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 17, 2025 07:52 AM (Oiolx)
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A reprise:
May you all have a wonderful day, with reasonable temperatures, zephyrs, and crepuscular rays from a cloud-dappled sky.
May you all have a wonderful day, with reasonable temperatures, zephyrs, and crepuscular rays from a cloud-dappled sky.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 17, 2025 07:52 AM (u82oZ)
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The main point is to ensure she does not vote for a Democrat or Rino.
That is a creative way to be left of Bang.
That is a creative way to be left of Bang.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 07:52 AM (a4flb)
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175 Charter is buying Cox (the Communications cancel out) for $21.9 billion.
So it seems the cable business has entered the cannibal stage of diminishing returns.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 17, 2025 07:48 AM (amnH6)
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I saw that yesterday, and thought “Well, I knew this was coming.”
Their ultimate goal is about three companies controlling everything from creation to distribution over coax, 5/6G, fiber and satellite.
Get ready for Comcast-Verizon-Disney and Charter-AT&T-WB.
So it seems the cable business has entered the cannibal stage of diminishing returns.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 17, 2025 07:48 AM (amnH6)
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I saw that yesterday, and thought “Well, I knew this was coming.”
Their ultimate goal is about three companies controlling everything from creation to distribution over coax, 5/6G, fiber and satellite.
Get ready for Comcast-Verizon-Disney and Charter-AT&T-WB.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 07:54 AM (6ydKt)
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Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 17, 2025 07:45 AM (V9cMX)
That's very thoughtful of you. . Thx . I think my old e-mail which I used when I coordinated the prayer list is defunct but I will check it out and get back to you,
That's very thoughtful of you. . Thx . I think my old e-mail which I used when I coordinated the prayer list is defunct but I will check it out and get back to you,
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 07:54 AM (nFq4j)
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As expected -
Wiki 86_(term) HS been heavily and aggressively revised.
Over x100 times since 16 My 2025.
Previously it had lengthy section on historically long use as a term meaning eliminate, kill, murder, assassinate...
Now it means "we are out of the Kung Pao Chicken".
FYI - There is a switch in Wiki to look at the complete revision history.
Wiki 86_(term) HS been heavily and aggressively revised.
Over x100 times since 16 My 2025.
Previously it had lengthy section on historically long use as a term meaning eliminate, kill, murder, assassinate...
Now it means "we are out of the Kung Pao Chicken".
FYI - There is a switch in Wiki to look at the complete revision history.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 17, 2025 07:55 AM (/lPRQ)
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The key to any workout program is start small, get small gains (with rest) before ramping up. Patience is a virtue, as you know.
Amateur. Your supposed to sign up for a year of Blackout Bootcamp classes that meet three times a week an hour before sunrise in a parking lot.
Amateur. Your supposed to sign up for a year of Blackout Bootcamp classes that meet three times a week an hour before sunrise in a parking lot.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 07:56 AM (a4flb)
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Their ultimate goal is about three companies controlling everything from creation to distribution over coax, 5/6G, fiber and satellite.
It sort of happens already. Why do you think the cola wars ended? Because Blackrock, Vanguard and State Street own both.
Same thing happens to a lot of former competitors, the money calls the shots and installs puppets in the C Suite.
It sort of happens already. Why do you think the cola wars ended? Because Blackrock, Vanguard and State Street own both.
Same thing happens to a lot of former competitors, the money calls the shots and installs puppets in the C Suite.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 08:01 AM (a4flb)
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FYI - There is a switch in Wiki to look at the complete revision history.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 17, 2025 07:55 AM (/lPRQ)
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There might even be some silly transparent explanations & flame-fests in the Discussion section to explain those thousands of edits.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 17, 2025 07:55 AM (/lPRQ)
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There might even be some silly transparent explanations & flame-fests in the Discussion section to explain those thousands of edits.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 08:03 AM (6ydKt)
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Push ups. Simple, quick and effective. No equipment, no membership, and you don't have to go anywhere.
Do some every other day.
Put a reminder in your phone.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless.
Do five pushups.
Do five pushups every other day for a month.
Next month make it six.
Add one more every month.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless one year after the first picture.
Compare the two pictures.
Do some every other day.
Put a reminder in your phone.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless.
Do five pushups.
Do five pushups every other day for a month.
Next month make it six.
Add one more every month.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless one year after the first picture.
Compare the two pictures.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 08:05 AM (dg+HA)
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It sort of happens already. Why do you think the cola wars ended? Because Blackrock, Vanguard and State Street own both.
Same thing happens to a lot of former competitors, the money calls the shots and installs puppets in the C Suite.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 08:01 AM (a4flb)
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I think the money, or lack thereof, is the main problem.
Cord-cutting is hitting the steady monthly income coming in.
While the Woke crusade has lost money at the same time they were wasting it by spending hundreds of billions to fill their new streaming services with expensive woke crap.
So they all raise prices on streaming, add cheaper Ad-tiers because people are cancelling over the prices.
And they are still losing money, except maybe Netflix, but they are lean & mean compared to their competitors.
They really have no option left but to consolidate and try to salvage the entire house of cards they built.
Same thing happens to a lot of former competitors, the money calls the shots and installs puppets in the C Suite.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at May 17, 2025 08:01 AM (a4flb)
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I think the money, or lack thereof, is the main problem.
Cord-cutting is hitting the steady monthly income coming in.
While the Woke crusade has lost money at the same time they were wasting it by spending hundreds of billions to fill their new streaming services with expensive woke crap.
So they all raise prices on streaming, add cheaper Ad-tiers because people are cancelling over the prices.
And they are still losing money, except maybe Netflix, but they are lean & mean compared to their competitors.
They really have no option left but to consolidate and try to salvage the entire house of cards they built.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 08:10 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: John the River at May 17, 2025 08:33 AM (Li1E5)
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Today is our Sussex community's yard sale, moved forward considerably from what had been its location on the calendar near July 4 every year. Yesterday Mrs. KvC and I opted out of taking part in favor of continuing to clean and fix up the place because we will have guests here this summer.
Today is our Sussex community's yard sale, moved forward considerably from what had been its location on the calendar near July 4 every year. Yesterday Mrs. KvC and I opted out of taking part in favor of continuing to clean and fix up the place because we will have guests here this summer.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 17, 2025 08:38 AM (Tv15w)
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Remember, when you get a SS payment in May, it's for April. So do not let them claw back too much.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 17, 2025 08:39 AM (ZmEVT)
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"I'm running a PC on windows 7.
Posted by: John the River"
Me too. My main desktop, an old HP Xeon workstation with 4 monitors. It works fine.
Posted by: John the River"
Me too. My main desktop, an old HP Xeon workstation with 4 monitors. It works fine.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 08:40 AM (vFG9F)
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Rubio 2028? Let's see how he does the next couple of years first.
Posted by: fd at May 17, 2025 08:43 AM (vFG9F)
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Abu Dhabi just spent 12 years building a four reactor nuclear plant that put out 5.2 GW onto the grid when all four are running.
Yet this AI data center will need 5 GW all by itself?
Abu Dhabi has lots of natural gas and has let sales contracts for LNG delivery from their new liquefaction plant.
Still, the announcement strains credibility.
Yet this AI data center will need 5 GW all by itself?
Abu Dhabi has lots of natural gas and has let sales contracts for LNG delivery from their new liquefaction plant.
Still, the announcement strains credibility.
Posted by: Whitehall at May 17, 2025 08:50 AM (DYfyE)
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OPM has been screwing up my pension for two oyears. Have to leave unreturned voice messages with the Former Spouse Branch.
I do feel a bit sorry that they are working deep in that Pennsylvania mine.
I do feel a bit sorry that they are working deep in that Pennsylvania mine.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 09:05 AM (/J488)
200
200
Posted by: m at May 17, 2025 09:12 AM (CQE5S)
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Add one more every month.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless one year after the first picture.
Compare the two pictures.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 08:05 AM (dg+H
A good plan. Method plus motivation.
Take a picture of yourself shirtless one year after the first picture.
Compare the two pictures.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 17, 2025 08:05 AM (dg+H
A good plan. Method plus motivation.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 09:55 AM (cYpPP)
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recommend an Intel “Killer” brand WiFi card.
Especially if your system has an AMD processor and Lenovo used a MediaTek card, which is often the case.
You can find them on Amazon pretty cheap.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:07 AM (6ydKt)
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Thank you! I will give it a try
Especially if your system has an AMD processor and Lenovo used a MediaTek card, which is often the case.
You can find them on Amazon pretty cheap.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 17, 2025 06:07 AM (6ydKt)
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Thank you! I will give it a try
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 10:00 AM (f7uVa)
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31 Sorry for the troubles, JM in Illinois and for terrible weather woes in MO, old doc.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:22 AM
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Thanks. Folks have it much worse than me.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 17, 2025 05:22 AM
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Thanks. Folks have it much worse than me.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 17, 2025 10:03 AM (R0wwO)
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Do you have any video of that? I'd love to find out more details.
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