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Untouched and Horny Cafe
Meteor falling while volcano erupts
by Daniel Kordan
Fox glides through pretty forest. Dog wants to be included. Dog wants to help. Dog tries to do CPR. Supposedly a man lost his dog for three years, then found him on the street. Poodle calls for an infield shift. Very satisfying: Storekeeper locks a criminal rat in a trap. No horseplay in the pool! Nice rack! The cat looks very confused by the new visitor. Little kid has a dance-off with a bird. Punking a seagull. Big dog is tired and wants daddy to carry him. Dancing with your cat.
Seeing a Rhino with its horn complete and intact is rare.
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) July 16, 2025
Majestic creature-untouched, as it should be. 🦏 pic.twitter.com/FIvIBj2ZTb
The breathtaking beauty of Yosemite Fallspic.twitter.com/8vug3RznwQ
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) July 16, 2025
Too cute pic.twitter.com/AryUHXyVzl
— Puppies 🐶 (@PuppiesIover) July 16, 2025
In a pet shelter, this kitten escapes his kennel to play with his puppy friend ❤️ too cute pic.twitter.com/bkPLOmaSRY
— Puppies 🐶 (@PuppiesIover) July 16, 2025
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Whoa!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 07:30 PM (W/lyH)
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Second too?
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 07:31 PM (W/lyH)
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Hola
Posted by: Thanatopsis at July 16, 2025 07:32 PM (GYt5+)
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Lonely here.
I'll go look at the rhino.
I'll go look at the rhino.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 07:32 PM (W/lyH)
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Great volcano/meteor photo. Once in a lifetime.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:32 PM (pMi6S)
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There is no dignity in bird hand.
Fingers splayed, loose, undefined, an amateur’s flourish,the limp-fingered semaphore of someone unsure whether they're gesturing or surrendering.
It’s pathetic. It’s indecisive.
It’s civilian.
Now contrast that with knife hand.
The knife hand is not just a gesture.
It is an ideological position.
Extended fingers, perfectly aligned, thumb tucked with just enough pressure, not clenched, but engaged, as if the hand itself is aware of its potential. It cuts through space, through doubt, through subordinates. It doesn't ask. It commands.
Bird hand suggests.
Knife hand dictates.
Fingers splayed, loose, undefined, an amateur’s flourish,the limp-fingered semaphore of someone unsure whether they're gesturing or surrendering.
It’s pathetic. It’s indecisive.
It’s civilian.
Now contrast that with knife hand.
The knife hand is not just a gesture.
It is an ideological position.
Extended fingers, perfectly aligned, thumb tucked with just enough pressure, not clenched, but engaged, as if the hand itself is aware of its potential. It cuts through space, through doubt, through subordinates. It doesn't ask. It commands.
Bird hand suggests.
Knife hand dictates.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:34 PM (XV/Pl)
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I think ‘bird hands’ is just that they’re all high af and filled with high nervous energy. They need something to do with their hands. And their faces too. It’s not a coincidence that all the nervous hand gestures are accompanied by exaggerated facial expressions.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 07:38 PM (t+Wsp)
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That rhino is amazing, because that's what the Ice Age wooly rhino's in Europe looked like. (from skeletal remains and cave art). Because its secondary horn was so small, and the primary so large, many have speculated that the wooly rhino was the original Unicorn that got stuck in our racial memory. (We did live next to them for thousands of years)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 07:38 PM (uWKK8)
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"Meteor falling while volcano erupts"
That happens all the time. I want to see a meteor fall into a volcano while it erupts.
That happens all the time. I want to see a meteor fall into a volcano while it erupts.
Posted by: fd at July 16, 2025 07:38 PM (vFG9F)
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I think my favorite gesture is the Ike Turner Back Slap hand.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 07:39 PM (uWKK8)
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That Rhino will f**k your day up if you get cross wise with it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:39 PM (XV/Pl)
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I'd like to have a robotic rhino to fetch the mail and cut the grass.
Posted by: fd at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (vFG9F)
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Talked to an Uber driver a few minutes ago. He is an off-duty pilot. Apparently had semi-inside info about the Air India 787 crash.
he said that the Indian govt. knew from Day 2 that it was pilot-suicide -- that the co-pilot had intentionally turned off the fuel to the engines 30 seconds after takeoff. But they delayed the report for a month, finally released it a few days ago with no fanfare, showing the physicality of what happened (fuel shut off on purpose by co-pilot, then the conversation of "Why did you shut that off? etc, then the pilot desperately turning it back on, but it was too late to regain altitude) out of national pride and to protect the stock value of the Tata Group (the multinational that owns the airline).
They tried to make the story go away through delaying tactics, with some success.
And what they HAVEN'T done is release the name of the co-pilot. Everyone wants to know if it's "Mohammed bin Ali" or something similar, but we may never know.
Anyway, I'm glad it wasn't a technical fault with the plane. I like flying 787s.
he said that the Indian govt. knew from Day 2 that it was pilot-suicide -- that the co-pilot had intentionally turned off the fuel to the engines 30 seconds after takeoff. But they delayed the report for a month, finally released it a few days ago with no fanfare, showing the physicality of what happened (fuel shut off on purpose by co-pilot, then the conversation of "Why did you shut that off? etc, then the pilot desperately turning it back on, but it was too late to regain altitude) out of national pride and to protect the stock value of the Tata Group (the multinational that owns the airline).
They tried to make the story go away through delaying tactics, with some success.
And what they HAVEN'T done is release the name of the co-pilot. Everyone wants to know if it's "Mohammed bin Ali" or something similar, but we may never know.
Anyway, I'm glad it wasn't a technical fault with the plane. I like flying 787s.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (pMi6S)
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9 "Meteor falling while volcano erupts"
That happens all the time. I want to see a meteor fall into a volcano while it erupts.
Posted by: fd
Meteor with a volcano on it?
That happens all the time. I want to see a meteor fall into a volcano while it erupts.
Posted by: fd
Meteor with a volcano on it?
Posted by: Bombadil at July 16, 2025 07:41 PM (MX0bI)
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>>> 8 That rhino is amazing, because that's what the Ice Age wooly rhino's in Europe looked like. (from skeletal remains and cave art). Because its secondary horn was so small, and the primary so large, many have speculated that the wooly rhino was the original Unicorn that got stuck in our racial memory. (We did live next to them for thousands of years)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 07:38 PM (uWKK
A unicorn is a pretty idealized version of a rhino... makes me think of that white horse Bugs Bunny rode towards the end of What's Opera, Doc.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 07:38 PM (uWKK
A unicorn is a pretty idealized version of a rhino... makes me think of that white horse Bugs Bunny rode towards the end of What's Opera, Doc.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 16, 2025 07:41 PM (ULPxl)
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People always talk about Ike Turner’s pimp hand.
What they forget, what they never really understand—is that it was Tina who walked away with the power.
Ike was the archetype. The old model.
A swaggering, violent, sunglasses-at-night relic of a masculinity so fragile it had to be enforced with fists and eyeliner.
He mistook volume for authority. Mistook fear for respect.
He was a power chord. Loud, distorted, short-lived.
Alpha male, they called him.
But alphas don’t hit.
They endure. They outlast.
And Tina?
She left. She survived. She rebuilt.
She didn’t just reclaim her name.
She turned it into a brand.
Global. Iconic. Bulletproof.
Ike had control.
Tina had command.
What they forget, what they never really understand—is that it was Tina who walked away with the power.
Ike was the archetype. The old model.
A swaggering, violent, sunglasses-at-night relic of a masculinity so fragile it had to be enforced with fists and eyeliner.
He mistook volume for authority. Mistook fear for respect.
He was a power chord. Loud, distorted, short-lived.
Alpha male, they called him.
But alphas don’t hit.
They endure. They outlast.
And Tina?
She left. She survived. She rebuilt.
She didn’t just reclaim her name.
She turned it into a brand.
Global. Iconic. Bulletproof.
Ike had control.
Tina had command.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:43 PM (XV/Pl)
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>>That rhino is amazing, because that's what the Ice Age wooly rhino's in Europe looked like. (from skeletal remains and cave art). Because its secondary horn was so small, and the primary so large, many have speculated that the wooly rhino was the original Unicorn that got stuck in our racial memory. (We did live next to them for thousands of years)
Where did the Virgin thing come from, then?
Where did the Virgin thing come from, then?
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:43 PM (oSEaw)
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Women usually learn early to look both ways, to stay in the lighted areas, to not be alone in public. One of the assaults was at the office, with plenty of people around. There is no way for a woman to be absolutely safe, period.
There is one way: A trustworthy, honorable guardian like a knight... or a good husband.
There is one way: A trustworthy, honorable guardian like a knight... or a good husband.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 07:44 PM (dfIr7)
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:44 PM (oSEaw)
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>>>Very satisfying: Storekeeper locks a criminal rat in a trap.
Obligatory: Now youse can't leave.
Obligatory: Now youse can't leave.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:44 PM (144I4)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at July 16, 2025 07:45 PM (QSrLX)
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Rhino horns are basically fingernails (they are not bone) so they are cut to deter poachers and for more comfort for the rhino. They grow back. I see nothing wrong with this. It’s like clipping your own fingernails, or your dog’s claws.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 07:46 PM (t+Wsp)
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I think ‘bird hands’ is just that they’re all high af and filled with high nervous energy.
Yeah if its not drugs its caffeine. After that grande double-caf super sweet choco-bomb espresso they have plenty of excess energy, I am guessing
Yeah if its not drugs its caffeine. After that grande double-caf super sweet choco-bomb espresso they have plenty of excess energy, I am guessing
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 07:46 PM (dfIr7)
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>>Rhino horns are basically fingernails (they are not bone) so they are cut to deter poachers and for more comfort for the rhino. They grow back. I see nothing wrong with this. It’s like clipping your own fingernails, or your dog’s claws.
Antelope are the same way.
Antelope are the same way.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:46 PM (oSEaw)
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If I were the pet shop owner, I'd let that kitten and puppy stay together -- they earned it. I might even ask that they be adopted together!
If I were the pet shop owner, I'd let that kitten and puppy stay together -- they earned it. I might even ask that they be adopted together!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 07:46 PM (HL/Ld)
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Where did the Virgin thing come from, then?
Long winter nights and a storyteller making stuff up, like how the horn cures all poison and illnesses
Long winter nights and a storyteller making stuff up, like how the horn cures all poison and illnesses
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 07:46 PM (dfIr7)
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...or, at least similar. Their horns are essentially like a keratin sheathe.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:47 PM (oSEaw)
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24 >>Rhino horns are basically fingernails (they are not bone) so they are cut to deter poachers and for more comfort for the rhino. They grow back. I see nothing wrong with this. It’s like clipping your own fingernails, or your dog’s claws.
Antelope are the same way.
Posted by: garrett
Antelope trim rhino horns? I didn't know they were so altruistic. How do they hold the clippers with their hooves?
Antelope are the same way.
Posted by: garrett
Antelope trim rhino horns? I didn't know they were so altruistic. How do they hold the clippers with their hooves?
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (pMi6S)
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TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
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>>>In a pet shelter, this kitten escapes his kennel to play with his puppy friend
I don't think his plan was to go play with the puppy. He just wanted out.
I don't think his plan was to go play with the puppy. He just wanted out.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (p4nXC)
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I want to know how you got a copy of my marriage counseling essay.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 16, 2025 07:49 PM (xcxpd)
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That lab in the pool.
It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:49 PM (144I4)
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Meteor falling while volcano erupts
by Daniel Kordan
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When a star and a planet love each other very much...
by Daniel Kordan
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When a star and a planet love each other very much...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (IBQGV)
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>>It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
Mine would run down to the river, hop in and swim upstream (while staying in place) for hours on end.
No getting them out.
Mine would run down to the river, hop in and swim upstream (while staying in place) for hours on end.
No getting them out.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (oSEaw)
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TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
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I wonder why they didn't just eminent domain it?
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
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I wonder why they didn't just eminent domain it?
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (144I4)
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29 TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
Bastards. No one saw that coming, did they?
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
Bastards. No one saw that coming, did they?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (WIBSw)
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Lol thomas bender
Posted by: Ace at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (KRtlO)
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That lab in the pool.
It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:49 PM (144I4)
Well at least until dad gets home.
It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:49 PM (144I4)
Well at least until dad gets home.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (MGB5H)
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Bird hand is influencer cultural mimicry.
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (XV/Pl)
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Where did the Virgin thing come from, then?
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:43 PM (oSEaw)
"Nobody knows." Nate Bargatze
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:43 PM (oSEaw)
"Nobody knows." Nate Bargatze
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (1Gsou)
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>>It would be interesting to see who vector zero was
Wasn't Bill Clinton the first Pressed Thumb talker.
That caught on like wildfire.
Wasn't Bill Clinton the first Pressed Thumb talker.
That caught on like wildfire.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:52 PM (oSEaw)
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Mine would run down to the river, hop in and swim upstream (while staying in place) for hours on end.
No getting them out.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (oSEaw)
Must have been a cardio beast! Just happy to swim in the water, not caring if it got anywhere or not. That's wild.
No getting them out.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (oSEaw)
Must have been a cardio beast! Just happy to swim in the water, not caring if it got anywhere or not. That's wild.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:52 PM (144I4)
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Weirdly, my pup (who looks and acts like the Ur-Lab) doesn't really like the water.
She's timid too, when her 'sister' the GSD isn't with her.
She's timid too, when her 'sister' the GSD isn't with her.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 16, 2025 07:52 PM (xcxpd)
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@37
>>Lol thomas bender
I'm trying to show I'm not a one note Johnny or gibbering lunatic imbecile.
Now let's talk about the cultural significance of Ikea Shelving.
>>Lol thomas bender
I'm trying to show I'm not a one note Johnny or gibbering lunatic imbecile.
Now let's talk about the cultural significance of Ikea Shelving.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:54 PM (XV/Pl)
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Buster Henry! I took my Golden to my sister in laws pool the other day and sadly had to tie her up because she wanted in that pool so bad. I have a kids pool for her on my driveway and she loves to sit it in but if the water is over 2 days old she won't use it until I put fresh water in it. Diva
Posted by: Molly k. at July 16, 2025 07:54 PM (j/yko)
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>>Must have been a cardio beast! Just happy to swim in the water, not caring if it got anywhere or not. That's wild.
Just like a Treadmill.
But, better and wetter.
Just like a Treadmill.
But, better and wetter.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:54 PM (oSEaw)
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They tried to make the story go away through delaying tactics, with some success.
And what they HAVEN'T done is release the name of the co-pilot. Everyone wants to know if it's "Mohammed bin Ali" or something similar, but we may never know.
Anyway, I'm glad it wasn't a technical fault with the plane. I like flying 787s.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (pMi6S)
From what I have heard, the co-pilot was flying on takeoff. The captain is the one suspected of crashing the flight. The "pilot flying" has both hands on the flying controls during takeoff.
And what they HAVEN'T done is release the name of the co-pilot. Everyone wants to know if it's "Mohammed bin Ali" or something similar, but we may never know.
Anyway, I'm glad it wasn't a technical fault with the plane. I like flying 787s.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (pMi6S)
From what I have heard, the co-pilot was flying on takeoff. The captain is the one suspected of crashing the flight. The "pilot flying" has both hands on the flying controls during takeoff.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 07:55 PM (8avO+)
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Some dogs love pools, especially in hot weather. Dogs can’t really sweat so they regulate heat through open mouths and dangling tongues. That’s also why they love sticking their heads out of car windows. It’s like a rush of cool water to them. We forget that most dogs are generally cold-weather animals, descended from arctic wolves. They need to cool down in hot tropical climates.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 07:56 PM (t+Wsp)
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Weirdly, my pup (who looks and acts like the Ur-Lab) doesn't really like the water.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him into a lake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him into a lake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:57 PM (144I4)
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The video of the dog's playing in the pool and ignoring mom but listening to dad is exactly what my dog does (not in a pool, but in general). He knows I ain't playin'.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 07:58 PM (Riz8t)
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TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
Bastards. No one saw that coming, did they?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (WIBSw)
Trump should seize it himself and let the old tenants back.
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
Bastards. No one saw that coming, did they?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 07:50 PM (WIBSw)
Trump should seize it himself and let the old tenants back.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 07:59 PM (8avO+)
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Our cat loves larger dogs especially goldens. Will play with them and cozy up. She hates small yappy dogs and will, if provoked, tear the little bastards face off or leave them at least bloodied.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 16, 2025 07:59 PM (/U5Yz)
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50 The video of the dog's playing in the pool and ignoring mom but listening to dad is exactly what my dog does (not in a pool, but in general). He knows I ain't playin'.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 07:58 PM (Riz8t)
DH will indulge both beasts, but when I tell them to behave, they know I mean business.
I've had dogs all my life and I won't take their crap. Not much, anyway. They have two acres to go outside and fuck around. They can behave in my house.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 07:58 PM (Riz8t)
DH will indulge both beasts, but when I tell them to behave, they know I mean business.
I've had dogs all my life and I won't take their crap. Not much, anyway. They have two acres to go outside and fuck around. They can behave in my house.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 16, 2025 08:00 PM (1Gsou)
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Got to see Tina from a front row table at a supper club. I will never forget it.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:01 PM (HFcKg)
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 08:01 PM (Riz8t)
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The video of the dog's playing in the pool and ignoring mom but listening to dad is exactly what my dog does (not in a pool, but in general). He knows I ain't playin'.
Yeah there's a fun video of a little boy ignoring mom ordering him to bed, until dad comes in and snaps his finger, points at the bed and in he goes like he was yanked by Jackie Chan's wire team.
Dad has authority that mom does not. And mom has authority that dad does not. She can destroy you with just a disappointed look.
Yeah there's a fun video of a little boy ignoring mom ordering him to bed, until dad comes in and snaps his finger, points at the bed and in he goes like he was yanked by Jackie Chan's wire team.
Dad has authority that mom does not. And mom has authority that dad does not. She can destroy you with just a disappointed look.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 08:02 PM (dfIr7)
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Bird hand is influencer cultural mimicry.
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (XV/Pl)
That meme where the women are standing up at a table and shouting, and there is a white cat sitting at the table too...one is doing the bird hand.
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (XV/Pl)
That meme where the women are standing up at a table and shouting, and there is a white cat sitting at the table too...one is doing the bird hand.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:03 PM (8avO+)
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Arghhh. Dogs, not dog's.
Posted by: Archimedes
This reminded me of the topic of life advice from last night. You know what the difference is between a professional and an amateur? A professional doesn't point out his own mistakes.
Posted by: Archimedes
This reminded me of the topic of life advice from last night. You know what the difference is between a professional and an amateur? A professional doesn't point out his own mistakes.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 08:03 PM (144I4)
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Holy crap. Come on, single digits!
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Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 08:03 PM (Riz8t)
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The video of the dog's playing in the pool and ignoring mom but listening to dad is exactly what my dog does (not in a pool, but in general). He knows I ain't playin'.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 07:58 PM (Riz8t)
DH will indulge both beasts, but when I tell them to behave, they know I mean business.
I've had dogs all my life and I won't take their crap. Not much, anyway. They have two acres to go outside and fuck around. They can behave in my house.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 16, 2025 08:00 PM (1Gsou)
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Dogs are highly social animals (descended from wolves) and instinctively follow the alpha. The alpha can be mom or dad or even another dog. But while they may ignore commands from non-alphas, they will always follow the alpha.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 07:58 PM (Riz8t)
DH will indulge both beasts, but when I tell them to behave, they know I mean business.
I've had dogs all my life and I won't take their crap. Not much, anyway. They have two acres to go outside and fuck around. They can behave in my house.
Posted by: tcn in AK at July 16, 2025 08:00 PM (1Gsou)
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Dogs are highly social animals (descended from wolves) and instinctively follow the alpha. The alpha can be mom or dad or even another dog. But while they may ignore commands from non-alphas, they will always follow the alpha.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:04 PM (t+Wsp)
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TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
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What does law this do, how does it work? LA County can't buy unless people are willing to sell. Surely there are developers who are willing to pay burned out homeowners dimes on the dollar as opposed to pennies on the dollar for the land? There are developers who would do that even if they had to wait 3 years before they could rebuild, aren't there?
TODAY is the day: California senate has passed SB549 granting LA county authority to purchase fire destroyed lots for minimal cost
Posted by: My Schadenboner Hurts at July 16, 2025 07:48 PM (/U5Yz)
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What does law this do, how does it work? LA County can't buy unless people are willing to sell. Surely there are developers who are willing to pay burned out homeowners dimes on the dollar as opposed to pennies on the dollar for the land? There are developers who would do that even if they had to wait 3 years before they could rebuild, aren't there?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:04 PM (HL/Ld)
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This reminded me of the topic of life advice from last night. You know what the difference is between a professional and an amateur? A professional doesn't point out his own mistakes.
Archimedes is not an amateur. Archimedes is not a professional. Archimedes just...is.
Archimedes is not an amateur. Archimedes is not a professional. Archimedes just...is.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 08:05 PM (Riz8t)
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Hey there Cafe dwellers!
Posted by: Doof at July 16, 2025 08:05 PM (7Oa3O)
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If you near the Alaskan coast right now, you might want to move back a bit.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (viF8m)
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A professional doesn't point out his own mistakes.
So when I note the line I screwed up in a drawing, that's unprofessional?
So when I note the line I screwed up in a drawing, that's unprofessional?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (dfIr7)
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Dogs are highly social animals (descended from wolves) and instinctively follow the alpha. The alpha can be mom or dad or even another dog. But while they may ignore commands from non-alphas, they will always follow the alpha.
It irritates my wife to no end.
It irritates my wife to no end.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (Riz8t)
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What does law this do, how does it work? LA County can't buy unless people are willing to sell. Surely there are developers who are willing to pay burned out homeowners dimes on the dollar as opposed to pennies on the dollar for the land? There are developers who would do that even if they had to wait 3 years before they could rebuild, aren't there?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:04 PM (HL/Ld)
No, this law allows them to force a sale. They can't rebuild, no matter how rich they are, and can't sell.
its theft.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:04 PM (HL/Ld)
No, this law allows them to force a sale. They can't rebuild, no matter how rich they are, and can't sell.
its theft.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (8avO+)
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Talk about Alpha you ain't seen nothing until you convince a 3 year old testosterone laden stud that you are the boss.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:07 PM (HFcKg)
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Got a kitty staring contest going on. Penny is my bedroom staring at Allie who is in my office staring back. The hallway between them is neutral territory.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 08:09 PM (IBQGV)
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Anyway, I'm glad it wasn't a technical fault with the plane. I like flying 787s.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (pMi6S)
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I just assumed it was their usual incompetence.
Posted by: zombie at July 16, 2025 07:40 PM (pMi6S)
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I just assumed it was their usual incompetence.
Posted by: Decaf at July 16, 2025 08:10 PM (unUNN)
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Talk about Alpha you ain't seen nothing until you convince a 3 year old testosterone laden stud that you are the boss.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:07 PM (HFcKg)
There was a funny incident when my sister had kids and she used the "Mom voice" on one and my younger brother reacted.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:07 PM (HFcKg)
There was a funny incident when my sister had kids and she used the "Mom voice" on one and my younger brother reacted.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:10 PM (8avO+)
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I don't fly in Asia unless it's with Singapore Airlines.
Posted by: Decaf at July 16, 2025 08:11 PM (unUNN)
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A professional doesn't point out his own mistakes.
So when I note the line I screwed up in a drawing, that's unprofessional?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (dfIr7)
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I think pros are more likely to point out their mistakes because they know they don’t make a lot of them.
So when I note the line I screwed up in a drawing, that's unprofessional?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (dfIr7)
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I think pros are more likely to point out their mistakes because they know they don’t make a lot of them.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (t+Wsp)
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No, this law allows them to force a sale. They can't rebuild, no matter how rich they are, and can't sell.
its theft.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Force a sale?! Like, LA County wants your land, they want to pay you 1% of what you bought it for, and you're not allowed to refuse the offer? This seems unconstitutional.
Y'know, years ago when the rich part of Oakland burned -- the hills, where there were tons of beautiful, small, old craftsman homes -- the burned out homeowners banded together to force the insurance companies to pay handsomely. The result was something called "eclectic rebuilds," but that's another story. But anyway, that little community saw strength in numbers and forced the rich bastards to shell out.
You'd think the residents of Pacific Palisades would put together enough clout, brains, and money to muscle their way out of this.
Well, maybe it's each man for himself this time.
No, this law allows them to force a sale. They can't rebuild, no matter how rich they are, and can't sell.
its theft.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Force a sale?! Like, LA County wants your land, they want to pay you 1% of what you bought it for, and you're not allowed to refuse the offer? This seems unconstitutional.
Y'know, years ago when the rich part of Oakland burned -- the hills, where there were tons of beautiful, small, old craftsman homes -- the burned out homeowners banded together to force the insurance companies to pay handsomely. The result was something called "eclectic rebuilds," but that's another story. But anyway, that little community saw strength in numbers and forced the rich bastards to shell out.
You'd think the residents of Pacific Palisades would put together enough clout, brains, and money to muscle their way out of this.
Well, maybe it's each man for himself this time.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (HL/Ld)
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (HL/Ld)
This is what you get from us. Take it or we will Eminent domain you
-California
This is what you get from us. Take it or we will Eminent domain you
-California
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (MGB5H)
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Oh, good grief...I know what that "Bird Hands" thing is all about (previous thread).
It's a subconscious positioning of condescension. They are putting themselves in the role of teacher explaining something to the unruly class. Their hands are like that subconsciously to indicate they are holding a piece of chalk just like your everyday stereotypical teacher. The narcissism has manifested to role play. I'm serious.
It's a subconscious positioning of condescension. They are putting themselves in the role of teacher explaining something to the unruly class. Their hands are like that subconsciously to indicate they are holding a piece of chalk just like your everyday stereotypical teacher. The narcissism has manifested to role play. I'm serious.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (dIske)
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I think pros are more likely to point out their mistakes because they know they don’t make a lot of them.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (t+Wsp)
I don't think pros critique themselves at all.
'You know, I didn't use enough tongue action on that blowjob.'
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (t+Wsp)
I don't think pros critique themselves at all.
'You know, I didn't use enough tongue action on that blowjob.'
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (gKDq2)
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Issss iiiiohtt jjjuiist me ooorr aarrrre therrrree a shitttton of earrrtthhqquuaaaakes lateeely?
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (W/lyH)
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You'd think the residents of Pacific Palisades would put together enough clout, brains, and money to muscle their way out of this.
Well, maybe it's each man for himself this time.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (HL/Ld)
You can refuse, but you need a permit to clear the rubble, a permit to see that the new plans meet code. Without the permit, the land is worth nothing to any developer. If you sell to the right people, they will get the permits instantly. You never will.
Well, maybe it's each man for himself this time.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:12 PM (HL/Ld)
You can refuse, but you need a permit to clear the rubble, a permit to see that the new plans meet code. Without the permit, the land is worth nothing to any developer. If you sell to the right people, they will get the permits instantly. You never will.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (8avO+)
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Meteor falling while volcano erupts
by Daniel Kordan
Whole world will look that way one of these ole days.
by Daniel Kordan
Whole world will look that way one of these ole days.
Posted by: Eromero at July 16, 2025 08:15 PM (LHPAg)
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>>Issss iiiiohtt jjjuiist me ooorr aarrrre therrrree a shitttton of earrrtthhqquuaaaakes lateeely?
I fell in
to a burning ring of fire
I fell in
to a burning ring of fire
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:16 PM (viF8m)
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I was home on leave, vacation from “over there” and gobsmacked some friends, we were trying to get their German Shepard to do something.
Finally I started yelling at it in German and he instantly complied. It was kind of funny & strange to be sure, but I suppose it was more the tone of my voice more than anything. I think.
Finally I started yelling at it in German and he instantly complied. It was kind of funny & strange to be sure, but I suppose it was more the tone of my voice more than anything. I think.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 16, 2025 08:16 PM (idVke)
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A cut in the group for Varus but no placement. Even though the entries for Houston are half that of 10 years ago, the high rollers still come to town and we're going up against them. The only time we've been successful was 2021, when Delilah took the Hound Group three days out of four.
A cut in the group for Varus but no placement. Even though the entries for Houston are half that of 10 years ago, the high rollers still come to town and we're going up against them. The only time we've been successful was 2021, when Delilah took the Hound Group three days out of four.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:16 PM (HZi96)
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Their hands are like that subconsciously to indicate they are holding a piece of chalk just like your everyday stereotypical teacher. The narcissism has manifested to role play. I'm serious.
You know, I think there might be something to that, and they likely aren't even aware of it.
You know, I think there might be something to that, and they likely aren't even aware of it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 08:16 PM (dfIr7)
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I'll take bird hands any day over uptalking and the vocal fry. I can't imagine the combination of all three.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 16, 2025 08:16 PM (/U5Yz)
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Bullshit, I claim.professional status by being self employed for 57 years and I question myself all the time as to how I can be better.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:17 PM (HFcKg)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 16, 2025 08:17 PM (71Ze6)
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It's a subconscious positioning of condescension. They are putting themselves in the role of teacher explaining something to the unruly class.
___________
Imagine Elizabeth Warren talking to you, forever.
It's a subconscious positioning of condescension. They are putting themselves in the role of teacher explaining something to the unruly class.
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Imagine Elizabeth Warren talking to you, forever.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:18 PM (HZi96)
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Imagine Elizabeth Warren talking to you, forever.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:18 PM (HZi96)
How.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:18 PM (HZi96)
How.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 08:19 PM (MGB5H)
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They are putting themselves in the role of teacher explaining something to the unruly class. Their hands are like that subconsciously to indicate they are holding a piece of chalk just like your everyday stereotypical teacher. The narcissism has manifested to role play. I'm serious.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (dIske)
*slips note to Mary Sue*
Want to meet me at recess?
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (dIske)
*slips note to Mary Sue*
Want to meet me at recess?
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:19 PM (W/lyH)
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The Bomb is 80 years old today.
Did you put your flag out?
As J. Robert Oppenheimer said, quoting the Bhagavad Gita, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
Did you put your flag out?
As J. Robert Oppenheimer said, quoting the Bhagavad Gita, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:19 PM (vm8sq)
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As a wannabe painter I’m really starting to dislike AI a whole lot.
Posted by: polynikes at July 16, 2025 08:20 PM (VofaG)
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That California law will go to court. It might slide through the lower court and the Ninth "Circus" Court of appeals, but the USSC will shoot it down based on a number of issues, not the least is the conflict of interest held by the municipality. They hold all the rapidly changing cards relative to permissions (permits), and can enforce the outcome to their benefit. That won't stand.
Additionally, I have a hard time believing someone holding a Replacement Cost Homeowners Policy won't be able to challenge non-payment for the Municipalities ex post facto additional requirements. Then there is a totally separate issue of the municipality and the State causing the fire severity by poor land management which could end up being a liability issue related to the "permit" reluctance on the municipality's part.
I smell a class action suit showing up down the road.
Additionally, I have a hard time believing someone holding a Replacement Cost Homeowners Policy won't be able to challenge non-payment for the Municipalities ex post facto additional requirements. Then there is a totally separate issue of the municipality and the State causing the fire severity by poor land management which could end up being a liability issue related to the "permit" reluctance on the municipality's part.
I smell a class action suit showing up down the road.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (dIske)
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I have a lot of foxes in my neighborhood. A good number of deer. Chipmunks and squirrels by the score. And copperheads, but haven’t seen any of those yet.
Posted by: banana Dream at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (cduTK)
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polynikes, you are not a wannabe.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (HFcKg)
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As J. Robert Oppenheimer said, quoting the Bhagavad Gita, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:19 PM (vm8sq)
__________
"I don't want to see that son of a bitch in this office ever again." - President Harry S. Truman
As J. Robert Oppenheimer said, quoting the Bhagavad Gita, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:19 PM (vm8sq)
__________
"I don't want to see that son of a bitch in this office ever again." - President Harry S. Truman
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (HZi96)
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64 If you near the Alaskan coast right now, you might want to move back a bit.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (viF8m)
Cancelled. Or so it said on my app earlier.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:06 PM (viF8m)
Cancelled. Or so it said on my app earlier.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (vm8sq)
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Candace Owens@RealCandaceO
I estimate Trump is about 4 days away from calling his base a bunch of DEPLORABLES.
I estimate Trump is about 4 days away from calling his base a bunch of DEPLORABLES.
Posted by: Mister Ghost at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (TGPs7)
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The uptalking thing is getting out of hand. it's not just women, but men. It grates on me. I am glad that the guys I work with in the survey department daily are crusty old gents.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (0aYVJ)
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Humans follow the alpha too. When I was a kid, that alpha was my mom. She was the disciplinarian and leader of the house. My dad was not a cuck. He was a successful breadwinner and into cool things like cars and sports. He was quite an athlete himself. But he had no patience for leading a house. He was happy to let my mom do that. So we learned at young ages that my dad’s commands could mostly be ignored. He had no patience to enforce them. But we all knew we had to listen to mom.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (t+Wsp)
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Bird hands upside down are Italian person explaining something hands.
Posted by: banana Dream at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (cduTK)
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I smell a class action suit showing up down the road.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (dIske)
Find a Trump Judge.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (dIske)
Find a Trump Judge.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:23 PM (8avO+)
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If I found my beloved dog after 3 years I’d have to give up my man card because I’d be bawling like a baby.
Posted by: polynikes at July 16, 2025 08:24 PM (VofaG)
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48 Some dogs love pools, especially in hot weather. Dogs can’t really sweat so they regulate heat through open mouths and dangling tongues. That’s also why they love sticking their heads out of car windows. It’s like a rush of cool water to them. We forget that most dogs are generally cold-weather animals, descended from arctic wolves. They need to cool down in hot tropical climates.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 07:56 PM (t+Wsp)
For my sister's basset hound back in the day, I'd take out a bucket of water and fill it with ice cubes. That hound would bury her face in it, I'd imagine just to cool off and feel the cooling sensation of the ice as she happily lapped up the water. It made her day. But...probably not as much as gumballs (yes, she loved gumballs).
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 07:56 PM (t+Wsp)
For my sister's basset hound back in the day, I'd take out a bucket of water and fill it with ice cubes. That hound would bury her face in it, I'd imagine just to cool off and feel the cooling sensation of the ice as she happily lapped up the water. It made her day. But...probably not as much as gumballs (yes, she loved gumballs).
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (vm8sq)
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Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (viF8m)
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You can refuse, but you need a permit to clear the rubble, a permit to see that the new plans meet code. Without the permit, the land is worth nothing to any developer. If you sell to the right people, they will get the permits instantly. You never will.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Okay, you can refuse. Was the change in this law to relax some requirement for LA County's land purchases? Like they had to offer some percent of the value as assessed at the last tax period, but now they're allowed to offer much much less?
You can refuse, but you need a permit to clear the rubble, a permit to see that the new plans meet code. Without the permit, the land is worth nothing to any developer. If you sell to the right people, they will get the permits instantly. You never will.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Okay, you can refuse. Was the change in this law to relax some requirement for LA County's land purchases? Like they had to offer some percent of the value as assessed at the last tax period, but now they're allowed to offer much much less?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (HL/Ld)
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I have a lot of foxes in my neighborhood. A good number of deer. Chipmunks and squirrels by the score. And copperheads, but haven’t seen any of those yet.
Posted by: banana Dream
You my neighbor?
Posted by: banana Dream
You my neighbor?
Posted by: MkY at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (cPGH3)
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So we learned at young ages that my dad’s commands could mostly be ignored. He had no patience to enforce them. But we all knew we had to listen to mom.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM
The hand that holds the wooden spoon.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM
The hand that holds the wooden spoon.
Posted by: Just the Punchline at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (jc0TO)
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"I don't want to see that son of a bitch in this office ever again." - President Harry S. Truman
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (HZi96)
From the movie only or reality?
(I can see it being true.)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:21 PM (HZi96)
From the movie only or reality?
(I can see it being true.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (vm8sq)
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Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 16, 2025 08:22 PM (t+Wsp)
Marine Sargent as a Dad. No ignoring his commands though he didn’t make a lot. He didn’t have to.
Marine Sargent as a Dad. No ignoring his commands though he didn’t make a lot. He didn’t have to.
Posted by: polynikes at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (VofaG)
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Now let's talk about the cultural significance of Ikea Shelving.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
She was pretty hot til she hit the wall.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
She was pretty hot til she hit the wall.
Posted by: eleven at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (fV+MH)
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78 Issss iiiiohtt jjjuiist me ooorr aarrrre therrrree a shitttton of earrrtthhqquuaaaakes lateeely?
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (W/lyH)
Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (W/lyH)
Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
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Okay, you can refuse. Was the change in this law to relax some requirement for LA County's land purchases? Like they had to offer some percent of the value as assessed at the last tax period, but now they're allowed to offer much much less?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (HL/Ld)
I don't know the details, just that the powers that be have been slavering over that land since they let it burn up in the first place.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (HL/Ld)
I don't know the details, just that the powers that be have been slavering over that land since they let it burn up in the first place.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (8avO+)
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105 Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (viF8m)
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Well, that's disappointing. Imagine all the social media "influencers" who were hoping to do their best Marilyn Monroe imitation of the short dress blow up as the train whips by. Back to the street vents I guess.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:25 PM (viF8m)
____________________________
Well, that's disappointing. Imagine all the social media "influencers" who were hoping to do their best Marilyn Monroe imitation of the short dress blow up as the train whips by. Back to the street vents I guess.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (dIske)
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Well, there is a difference between wondering how you can better yourself vs. telling a customer about a mistake you made, but the important point is that the mistake didn't hurt anything and no one would ever know.
The backstory to this advice is that a long time ago I was doing some home improvement or made something, I can't remember which, and I was showing my father-in-law. I was being critical of myself and starting pointing out things that I could have done better and whatnot, that's when he told me that saying.
The backstory to this advice is that a long time ago I was doing some home improvement or made something, I can't remember which, and I was showing my father-in-law. I was being critical of myself and starting pointing out things that I could have done better and whatnot, that's when he told me that saying.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 08:28 PM (144I4)
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I was home on leave, vacation from “over there” and gobsmacked some friends, we were trying to get their German Shepard to do something.
Finally I started yelling at it in German and he instantly complied. It was kind of funny & strange to be sure, but I suppose it was more the tone of my voice more than anything. I think.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 16, 2025
Was at a friend's apartment this one time, partying with a few others. He had a Schnauzer, Oscar, a real yapper.
So we were partying and Oscar is in a bedroom with an open door and he is barking up a storm. The owner is seated and not in visual range and yelling 'be quiet' 'stop' all those things. Nothing worked.
I'm sitting in full view of Oscar. I told them, 'I got this'. I'm seated. I point my right hand index straight up, start to stand all the while looking at Oscar. I didn't even get fully stood up when Oscar went quiet and sat back on his haunches. I never said a word to Oscar. The guys were all like 'how did you do that?' I told them, 'it's okay, I speak dog'.
Not five minutes later, Oscar quietly came out of the room and sat beside my chair, where he got some 'good boy' pets.
Finally I started yelling at it in German and he instantly complied. It was kind of funny & strange to be sure, but I suppose it was more the tone of my voice more than anything. I think.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 16, 2025
Was at a friend's apartment this one time, partying with a few others. He had a Schnauzer, Oscar, a real yapper.
So we were partying and Oscar is in a bedroom with an open door and he is barking up a storm. The owner is seated and not in visual range and yelling 'be quiet' 'stop' all those things. Nothing worked.
I'm sitting in full view of Oscar. I told them, 'I got this'. I'm seated. I point my right hand index straight up, start to stand all the while looking at Oscar. I didn't even get fully stood up when Oscar went quiet and sat back on his haunches. I never said a word to Oscar. The guys were all like 'how did you do that?' I told them, 'it's okay, I speak dog'.
Not five minutes later, Oscar quietly came out of the room and sat beside my chair, where he got some 'good boy' pets.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:28 PM (gKDq2)
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Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
Earthquake A can set off Earthquake B in a nearby location if stress has built up.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
Earthquake A can set off Earthquake B in a nearby location if stress has built up.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:28 PM (8avO+)
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>>So we learned at young ages that my dad’s commands could mostly be ignored. He had no patience to enforce them. But we all knew we had to listen to mom.
That could not have been further from the truth in my home. Defying my dad was a one way trip to pain.
That could not have been further from the truth in my home. Defying my dad was a one way trip to pain.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:28 PM (viF8m)
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111 Now let's talk about the cultural significance of Ikea Shelving.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
She was pretty hot til she hit the wall.
Posted by: eleven at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (fV+MH)
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I laughed at that....which has me concerned.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
She was pretty hot til she hit the wall.
Posted by: eleven at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (fV+MH)
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I laughed at that....which has me concerned.
Posted by: Orson at July 16, 2025 08:29 PM (dIske)
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57 Bird hand is (fake word) cultural mimicry.
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (XV/Pl)
It would be interesting to see who vector zero was, has to be a Kardasian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 16, 2025 07:51 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 16, 2025 08:29 PM (vm8sq)
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As J. Robert Oppenheimer said "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
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That’s just revisionist wankery. He said “HOOOOLY SHIT! IT WORKED!!”
My favorite Trinity Test anecdote, somehow a drunk private coming back on leave the morning of the test managed to avoid the MP security sweep of the barracks a few miles asay and laid down on his bunk to sleep it off. Alone.
He did not sleep it off, the bomb went off promptly at 0530 and scared the shit out of him. It was said he swore of booze and never drank again
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That’s just revisionist wankery. He said “HOOOOLY SHIT! IT WORKED!!”
My favorite Trinity Test anecdote, somehow a drunk private coming back on leave the morning of the test managed to avoid the MP security sweep of the barracks a few miles asay and laid down on his bunk to sleep it off. Alone.
He did not sleep it off, the bomb went off promptly at 0530 and scared the shit out of him. It was said he swore of booze and never drank again
Posted by: Common Tater at July 16, 2025 08:30 PM (b9poi)
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Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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Stacey Abrams has taken up twerking. Coincidence? You decide!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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Stacey Abrams has taken up twerking. Coincidence? You decide!
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 08:31 PM (144I4)
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94 I have a lot of foxes in my neighborhood.
We do too. I'm especially fascinated by the one that wears the short shorts and halter top while she's jogging.
We do too. I'm especially fascinated by the one that wears the short shorts and halter top while she's jogging.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 16, 2025 08:31 PM (/U5Yz)
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Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
When tectonic plate A loves tectonic plate B, and decides to slide under him.... and inertia tries to stop them
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
When tectonic plate A loves tectonic plate B, and decides to slide under him.... and inertia tries to stop them
Posted by: MkY at July 16, 2025 08:32 PM (cPGH3)
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If I were the pet shop owner, I'd let that kitten and puppy stay together -- they earned it. I might even ask that they be adopted together!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
The video cut off too soon. Maybe the cat regretted the act eventually.
If I were the pet shop owner, I'd let that kitten and puppy stay together -- they earned it. I might even ask that they be adopted together!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
The video cut off too soon. Maybe the cat regretted the act eventually.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 16, 2025 08:32 PM (63Dwl)
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The hand that holds the wooden spoon.
Posted by: Just the Punchline at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (jc0TO)
Wooden spatula. To be specific, Grandma's wooden spatula. Flatter, so more pain.
Posted by: Just the Punchline at July 16, 2025 08:26 PM (jc0TO)
Wooden spatula. To be specific, Grandma's wooden spatula. Flatter, so more pain.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:33 PM (gKDq2)
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Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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Great Cthulhu is having a restless night....
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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Great Cthulhu is having a restless night....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 08:33 PM (IBQGV)
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Issss iiiiohtt jjjuiist me ooorr aarrrre therrrree a shitttton of earrrtthhqquuaaaakes lateeely?
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (W/lyH)
Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
i doubt there are that much more than usual. The Pacific Coast is sliding north, the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:14 PM (W/lyH)
Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
i doubt there are that much more than usual. The Pacific Coast is sliding north, the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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i doubt there are that much more than usual. The Pacific Coast is sliding north, the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (IBQGV)
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It's about time, but they probably wanted her to complete her protection racke task. Can't have those beautiful people, globalists and child traffickers indicted can we....
Katherine Faulders@KFaulders
NEWS - DOJ fired Maurene Comey from the United States Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York today, where she most recently led the prosecution of Sean Combs, multiple sources tell me
Katherine Faulders@KFaulders
NEWS - DOJ fired Maurene Comey from the United States Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York today, where she most recently led the prosecution of Sean Combs, multiple sources tell me
Posted by: Mister Ghost at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (TGPs7)
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Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Oldcat
So it's those damned Russians again?
Posted by: Oldcat
So it's those damned Russians again?
Posted by: MkY at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (cPGH3)
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Stacey Abrams has taken up twerking. Coincidence? You decide!
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 08:31 PM (144I4)
Oh...yep, that would do it.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 08:31 PM (144I4)
Oh...yep, that would do it.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (WIBSw)
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54 Got to see Tina from a front row table at a supper club. I will never forget it.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:01 PM (HFcKg)
Friend of mine won an MTV contest that put him and a guest on a flight to London to meet TT and fly on the charter jet that took her band and the opening act (White Tiger, IIRC) to their next gig in Sweden. During the flight, they each got a few minutes to hang with her privately. My friend said she mentioned that her late son shared his name, and the smile she gave him when she said it just melted his heart...
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:01 PM (HFcKg)
Friend of mine won an MTV contest that put him and a guest on a flight to London to meet TT and fly on the charter jet that took her band and the opening act (White Tiger, IIRC) to their next gig in Sweden. During the flight, they each got a few minutes to hang with her privately. My friend said she mentioned that her late son shared his name, and the smile she gave him when she said it just melted his heart...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 16, 2025 08:36 PM (bA75n)
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One does not simply deploy the "bird hand" without good reason.
Posted by: Sean Bean at July 16, 2025 08:36 PM (PiwSw)
135
Stuttering Craig from Side Scrollers downloaded Grok's AI companion Ani. Hilarity ensues as Craig proceeds to insult and abuse Ani until she blows her top.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 16, 2025 08:36 PM (71Ze6)
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Are there really more than usual, or are we just in a high attention cycle? People talking about them, creating chatter and internet attention? Honest question.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
They happen every day. Just seems that the frequency in the last week has been up, and more powerful. Or it's this beer I'm drinking...
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 16, 2025 08:27 PM (WIBSw)
They happen every day. Just seems that the frequency in the last week has been up, and more powerful. Or it's this beer I'm drinking...
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:37 PM (W/lyH)
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That rhino horn will cure 10,000 Japanese men of their erectile dysfunctions. They tell me it's better than boner pills.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 16, 2025 08:37 PM (/gTjv)
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My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him into a lake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:57 PM (144I4)
We had a purebred Newf who was the same. He would "rescue" my daughter before she jumped into the pool by gently grabbing her arm and then whirling her onto the grass and sitting on her. Great instinct, poor follow through.
My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him into a lake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:57 PM (144I4)
We had a purebred Newf who was the same. He would "rescue" my daughter before she jumped into the pool by gently grabbing her arm and then whirling her onto the grass and sitting on her. Great instinct, poor follow through.
Posted by: moki at July 16, 2025 08:38 PM (wLjpr)
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the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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What's needed here is a land acknowledgement statement
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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What's needed here is a land acknowledgement statement
Posted by: 2009Refugee at July 16, 2025 08:40 PM (8AONa)
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i doubt there are that much more than usual. The Pacific Coast is sliding north, the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (IBQGV)
One of the fun parts is that at one point some 30ish million years back the crust ripped open across Washington state and basaltic lava covered it a few miles deep.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:34 PM (8avO+)
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Sounds like a geologic mosh pit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 16, 2025 08:35 PM (IBQGV)
One of the fun parts is that at one point some 30ish million years back the crust ripped open across Washington state and basaltic lava covered it a few miles deep.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:40 PM (8avO+)
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IF Queen Latifa, Stacey Abrams, and Lizzo twerk'd in unison....
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 16, 2025 08:41 PM (71Ze6)
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Mom had this thing where she would make a big production in the kitchen of opening the main utensil drawer and riffling through everything as noisily as possible, to retrieve the spatula. It was a form of audio torture, a presage or a portent of pain to come. “Uh-oh. I’ve really done it now”. She was, admittedly, a bit abusive. I instinctively realized the female of the species was a sort of “handle with care” type of creature, something that has stood me in good stead mostly, with uneven results naturally.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 16, 2025 08:42 PM (HpBvd)
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J. Robert Oppenheimer said "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
Well, fluuk yu loundeye!
Well, fluuk yu loundeye!
Posted by: Mayor of Nagasaki at July 16, 2025 08:43 PM (W/lyH)
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>>i doubt there are that much more than usual. The Pacific Coast is sliding north, the Northwest is rotating in against Canada, and Alaska is blocking the route north. Then the whole shebang is colliding with Siberia.
It's bigger than that. The entire Pacific region is connected, from the tip of South America to Alaska across the Bering Strait and down to New Zealand. That region contains the vast majority of plate tectonic activity and undersea volcanoes in the world.
It's called the Ring of Fire and someday, nobody knows exactly when, it will all go off. And it will be a good idea to not be there.
It's bigger than that. The entire Pacific region is connected, from the tip of South America to Alaska across the Bering Strait and down to New Zealand. That region contains the vast majority of plate tectonic activity and undersea volcanoes in the world.
It's called the Ring of Fire and someday, nobody knows exactly when, it will all go off. And it will be a good idea to not be there.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:45 PM (viF8m)
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>>>IF Queen Latifa, Stacey Abrams, and Lizzo twerk'd in unison....
Posted by: Anna Puma
>THEN ace will come calling and the summertime blues will have a cure.
Posted by: Anna Puma
>THEN ace will come calling and the summertime blues will have a cure.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 16, 2025 08:45 PM (/gTjv)
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One of the fun parts is that at one point some 30ish million years back the crust ripped open across Washington state and basaltic lava covered it a few miles deep.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:40 PM (8avO+)
I bet the traffic thru Seattle was just as shitty back then as it is today.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:40 PM (8avO+)
I bet the traffic thru Seattle was just as shitty back then as it is today.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 08:46 PM (W/lyH)
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I watched Star Gate for the first time today. Did anyone else see the similarities to John Carter of Mars. I think the writer read John Carter when he was a kid .
Posted by: polynikes at July 16, 2025 08:47 PM (VofaG)
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When they had the earthquake in San Francisco
Back in nineteen-six
They said that Mother Nature
Was up to her old tricks
That's the story that went around
But here's the real low-down
Put the blame on Mame, boys
Put the blame on Mame...
Back in nineteen-six
They said that Mother Nature
Was up to her old tricks
That's the story that went around
But here's the real low-down
Put the blame on Mame, boys
Put the blame on Mame...
Posted by: runner at July 16, 2025 08:48 PM (g47mK)
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Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw
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I thought he already did that. Or was he just at the threatening stage when I first heard it?
Anyway, I can't wait to hate-watch Winsome's reaction.
Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw
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I thought he already did that. Or was he just at the threatening stage when I first heard it?
Anyway, I can't wait to hate-watch Winsome's reaction.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:48 PM (HL/Ld)
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One night she started to shim and shake
That brought on the Frisco quake...
That brought on the Frisco quake...
Posted by: runner at July 16, 2025 08:48 PM (g47mK)
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It's called the Ring of Fire and someday, nobody knows exactly when, it will all go off. And it will be a good idea to not be there.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:45 PM (viF8m)
If the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:45 PM (viF8m)
If the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (gKDq2)
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I thought he already did that. Or was he just at the threatening stage when I first heard it?
Anyway, I can't wait to hate-watch Winsome's reaction.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:48 PM (HL/Ld)
Somehow keeping the Feds own money on a corrupt and doomed project will be the worst tyranny ever.
Anyway, I can't wait to hate-watch Winsome's reaction.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 08:48 PM (HL/Ld)
Somehow keeping the Feds own money on a corrupt and doomed project will be the worst tyranny ever.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (8avO+)
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Light Bulb. Musk is so pushy about the Epstein files because he lost his eldest son to the pedo ring.
Light Bulb. Musk is so pushy about the Epstein files because he lost his eldest son to the pedo ring.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 08:55 PM (wHp1L)
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I just watched Superman and liked it. One thing I liked is that Krypto, the Superdog, acts like an untrained puppy. Pretty funny.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 08:56 PM (L/fGl)
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>>If the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
Yea, it will likely be an extinction level event. Still, I'd like to be as far as way as possible.
Yea, it will likely be an extinction level event. Still, I'd like to be as far as way as possible.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 08:57 PM (viF8m)
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just watched Superman and liked it. One thing I liked is that Krypto, the Superdog, acts like an untrained puppy. Pretty funny.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 08:56 PM (L/fGl
Liked the revel at the end of why he was like that.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Lying Dogface Pony Soldier at July 16, 2025 08:56 PM (L/fGl
Liked the revel at the end of why he was like that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 16, 2025 08:57 PM (MGB5H)
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That lab in the pool. It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop!... ever...
Posted by: haffhowershower
Just had Daisy the madcap Malinois once again run out to the pasture to herd the cattle. She won't stop until we drive out there to get her. Afraid that one of these days she's going to lose some teeth — or worse — annoying the bull or some defensive mama.
Gotta admit, she does do a good job of herding them tightly together. Instinks.
We're dog-sitting for Daughter & Son-in-Law for a few days while they have a belated anniversary vacation. One of their two dogs is a very good boy and came right back to the house when called. Suspect the other one encouraged Daisy to bad behavior, then came back before we got out the pasture gate, as if to say, who, me?
Posted by: haffhowershower
Just had Daisy the madcap Malinois once again run out to the pasture to herd the cattle. She won't stop until we drive out there to get her. Afraid that one of these days she's going to lose some teeth — or worse — annoying the bull or some defensive mama.
Gotta admit, she does do a good job of herding them tightly together. Instinks.
We're dog-sitting for Daughter & Son-in-Law for a few days while they have a belated anniversary vacation. One of their two dogs is a very good boy and came right back to the house when called. Suspect the other one encouraged Daisy to bad behavior, then came back before we got out the pasture gate, as if to say, who, me?
Posted by: mindful webworker - needs training at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (8zuD/)
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My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him inlake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:57 PM (144I4)
Moose the black lab doesn't like water. Won't go near it.
My dog is part Newfy, and when we try to lead him inlake or river, he's like WTF, I'm not going in there. And he's an adult. Goofy Newfy for sure.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 07:57 PM (144I4)
Moose the black lab doesn't like water. Won't go near it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (dR6yv)
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f the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (gKDq2)
Not much coastal plains on the Pacific coast. Its the leading edge, plowing the ocean plates under the continent and crumpling the edge.
I don't see any reason for all the quakes to go off at the same time. They are thousands of faults building strain and slipping individually.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (gKDq2)
Not much coastal plains on the Pacific coast. Its the leading edge, plowing the ocean plates under the continent and crumpling the edge.
I don't see any reason for all the quakes to go off at the same time. They are thousands of faults building strain and slipping individually.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (8avO+)
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Stephen King
@StephenKing
The Epstein client list is real.
So is the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.
Stephen King
@StephenKing
The Epstein client list is real.
So is the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (63Dwl)
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Amazing how none of PDT'S kids and grandchildren. have any of these fucked up perversions.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (HFcKg)
Posted by: Barbara Billingsly at July 16, 2025 09:00 PM (i0F8b)
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🚨 BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi fires Maurene Comey from her job as top DOJ Manhattan prosecutor, the daughter of James Comey, per POLITICO.
She was responsible for prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
She was responsible for prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 09:03 PM (GITLP)
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BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi fires Maurene Comey from her job as top DOJ Manhattan prosecutor, the daughter of James Comey, per POLITICO.
She was responsible for prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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and PDiddy....that she lost
She was responsible for prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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and PDiddy....that she lost
Posted by: runner at July 16, 2025 09:06 PM (g47mK)
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Stephen King
@StephenKing
The Epstein client list is real.
So is the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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"Guests" who fly on his private jet visit the USVI island are in no way like "Clients".
@StephenKing
The Epstein client list is real.
So is the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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"Guests" who fly on his private jet visit the USVI island are in no way like "Clients".
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 16, 2025 09:06 PM (/lPRQ)
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Evening Ace, and Cafe patrons!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:07 PM (VJzi3)
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The dog in Superman is kind of divisive.. Some like him some really are annoyed by him. And it doesn't seem to be a dog lover/hater divide, its more a "is it funny for him to be unruly" or "is it disturbing for a dog that can kill an elephant with a sneeze being chaotically out of control" divide.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 09:07 PM (dfIr7)
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Kitty pop n lock is funny. The cat went from terror, to contemplating how he was going to get back at his human, to finally enjoying the groove
Posted by: kallisto at July 16, 2025 09:08 PM (K4Exm)
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...or, at least similar. Their horns are essentially like a keratin sheathe.
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:47 PM (oSEaw)
or whiskers fused together?
Posted by: garrett at July 16, 2025 07:47 PM (oSEaw)
or whiskers fused together?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:11 PM (VJzi3)
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Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of existing homes in the United States between April 2024 and March 2025, up by 33.2 percent from the previous 12 months.
China - 15 percent
Canada - 14 percent
Mexico - 8 percent
India - 6 percent
United Kingdom - 4 percent.
The top housing market for international buyers was
Florida, - 21 percent. This was followed by California 15%
Texas - 10 %, New York, - 7%, and Arizona -5%.
China - 15 percent
Canada - 14 percent
Mexico - 8 percent
India - 6 percent
United Kingdom - 4 percent.
The top housing market for international buyers was
Florida, - 21 percent. This was followed by California 15%
Texas - 10 %, New York, - 7%, and Arizona -5%.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 09:12 PM (wHp1L)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 16, 2025 09:12 PM (cYBz/)
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Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw
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It doesn't matter. The politically-connected lined their pockets long ago, and whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw
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It doesn't matter. The politically-connected lined their pockets long ago, and whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:13 PM (JkO4W)
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Shame that van 20+ years ago didn't finish Steven King off.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at July 16, 2025 09:13 PM (dR6yv)
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Super dog is to Superman what Ewoks are to Star Wars.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 09:13 PM (I5+UQ)
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Imagine Elizabeth Warren talking to you, forever.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:18 PM
Hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, wooooo,oooooo, wooooo, ooooooo...hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, wooooooo,ooooooo, woooooo,ooooooooo, hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, woooooo,ooooooooooo, wooooooo,oooooooooo
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 16, 2025 08:18 PM
Hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, wooooo,oooooo, wooooo, ooooooo...hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, wooooooo,ooooooo, woooooo,ooooooooo, hihowareya, hihowareya, hihowareya, woooooo,ooooooooooo, wooooooo,oooooooooo
Posted by: Carl Fox at July 16, 2025 09:13 PM (5yGIt)
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Sources told RCI that emails and other records tying the CIA’s controversial drafting of the Intelligence Community Assessment [ICA] to the FBI’s discredited “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation targeting Trump could be released as part of an Office of the Director of National Intelligence report as early as Thursday. The White House was briefed on the development Tuesday, the sources said.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 09:14 PM (GITLP)
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Amazing how none of PDT'S kids and grandchildren. have any of these fucked up perversions.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (HFcKg)
Sigh...
Posted by: Ben Had at July 16, 2025 08:58 PM (HFcKg)
Sigh...
Posted by: Zombie Rosemary Kennedy at July 16, 2025 09:14 PM (W/lyH)
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whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
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Also, the train itself is neither here nor there.
whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
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Also, the train itself is neither here nor there.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 09:15 PM (HL/Ld)
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Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 09:14 PM (GITLP)
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I want Peter Strzok and Lisa Page to go to prison.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 09:14 PM (GITLP)
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I want Peter Strzok and Lisa Page to go to prison.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 09:16 PM (HL/Ld)
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Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging By Activating A Protective Stress Response
So, pour me another cup of coffee for it's the best drink in the land.
So, pour me another cup of coffee for it's the best drink in the land.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 09:17 PM (wHp1L)
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Steven King is the cleaner, more fit version of Michael Moore.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:17 PM (dDmld)
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Super dog is to Superman what Ewoks are to Star Wars.
Its meant to appeal to women and kids "awww puppy" but I am not convinced its working as intended
Its meant to appeal to women and kids "awww puppy" but I am not convinced its working as intended
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 09:17 PM (dfIr7)
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Trump just announced he's ending all federal funding of Newsom's high speed rail to nowhere.
Posted by: JackStraw
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It doesn't matter. The politically-connected lined their pockets long ago, and whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
Doesn't that mean the lower apes in on the grift don't get to eat?
That's something.
Posted by: JackStraw
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It doesn't matter. The politically-connected lined their pockets long ago, and whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
Doesn't that mean the lower apes in on the grift don't get to eat?
That's something.
Posted by: Carl Fox at July 16, 2025 09:18 PM (5yGIt)
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whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there.
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Also, the train itself is neither here nor there.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 09:15 PM (HL/Ld)
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As were the potential passengers.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
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Also, the train itself is neither here nor there.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 16, 2025 09:15 PM (HL/Ld)
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As were the potential passengers.
Posted by: Zombie Rosemary Kennedy at July 16, 2025 09:18 PM (W/lyH)
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Just fired Maurene Comey was responsible for putting most of Epstein files under seal.
Posted by: SMOD at July 16, 2025 09:18 PM (GITLP)
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HEAT ADVISORY IN WESTERN WA!
It’s 90.
I’m a heat whimp and I readily admit it. But this is ridiculous.
It’s 90.
I’m a heat whimp and I readily admit it. But this is ridiculous.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 16, 2025 09:19 PM (mT+6a)
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Why was anyone named Comey still working after Jan 20th?Maybe the worst of the Bondi rule.
Posted by: Carl Fox at July 16, 2025 09:21 PM (5yGIt)
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Hey Nurse,
Im predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Im predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 16, 2025 09:21 PM (W/lyH)
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Just think of all those hobos that would have used the Bakersfield-to-Merced Cannonball Express who will now have to walk.
Sad!
Sad!
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:21 PM (dDmld)
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188 Hey Nurse,
Im predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Posted by: Diogenes
Oh yes. It’s going to be GTA on the freeway.
I’m heading to Auburn with son #1 for the NHRA PNW Nationals
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Fourth year in a row!
Top Fuel rocks my world.
Im predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Posted by: Diogenes
Oh yes. It’s going to be GTA on the freeway.
I’m heading to Auburn with son #1 for the NHRA PNW Nationals
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Fourth year in a row!
Top Fuel rocks my world.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 16, 2025 09:25 PM (mT+6a)
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Just think of all those hobos that would have used the Bakersfield-to-Merced Cannonball Express who will now have to walk.
Sad!
Posted by: Cicero
Was the train on Track 5 for Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga affected?
Sad!
Posted by: Cicero
Was the train on Track 5 for Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga affected?
Posted by: Tonypete at July 16, 2025 09:25 PM (cYBz/)
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>>I don't see any reason for all the quakes to go off at the same time. They are thousands of faults building strain and slipping individually.
This is a big reason that while I admire Musk for his persistence that we must go to Mars it frustrates me that we still have very little understanding of what's going on in our own oceans.
It's fairly well accepted that the continents have moved over millions of years. Continental drift. But continents don't drift and don't tip over as Hank Johnson would have people believe. The sea floor moves and carry continents. Plate tectonics. And the plates don't give a shit about borders.
The continents did split because things did go off at the same time at least in geological time and it did wipe out vast numbers of species. The earth's core is still active, more CO2 is pumped out of undersea volcanos than all V-8s on earth combined every year. The lithosphere is what all continents are built on and it moves.
At some point another massive movement will happen. The Pacific Region is by far the most likely to see massive dislocation. Probably won't happen in our lifetimes. But it might.
This is a big reason that while I admire Musk for his persistence that we must go to Mars it frustrates me that we still have very little understanding of what's going on in our own oceans.
It's fairly well accepted that the continents have moved over millions of years. Continental drift. But continents don't drift and don't tip over as Hank Johnson would have people believe. The sea floor moves and carry continents. Plate tectonics. And the plates don't give a shit about borders.
The continents did split because things did go off at the same time at least in geological time and it did wipe out vast numbers of species. The earth's core is still active, more CO2 is pumped out of undersea volcanos than all V-8s on earth combined every year. The lithosphere is what all continents are built on and it moves.
At some point another massive movement will happen. The Pacific Region is by far the most likely to see massive dislocation. Probably won't happen in our lifetimes. But it might.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 09:26 PM (viF8m)
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...a troubling new report from local media indicates that the IRGC has intercepted and seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The seizure was reportedly carried out under the pretext of "fuel smuggling," according to Iranian state media outlet Mehr News Agency (MNA) on X.
_zerohedge
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Iran needs another cup of FO.
_zerohedge
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Iran needs another cup of FO.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 09:29 PM (wHp1L)
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If the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (gKDq2)
Well, it really won't light off all at once. Each time there is a quake or volcanic eruption at one margin, the stress is relieved there, and it stops, momentarily, and then there is a quake or eruption elsewhere. It sort of ping-pongs around the Pacific basin.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 08:53 PM (gKDq2)
Well, it really won't light off all at once. Each time there is a quake or volcanic eruption at one margin, the stress is relieved there, and it stops, momentarily, and then there is a quake or eruption elsewhere. It sort of ping-pongs around the Pacific basin.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:30 PM (D7OgD)
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>>It doesn't matter. The politically-connected lined their pockets long ago, and whether a train system ever got built was neither here nor there
Well it matters to those of who are still paying lots of taxes.
Well it matters to those of who are still paying lots of taxes.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 09:30 PM (viF8m)
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As bad as car crying videos are, the women putting on make up while pissing about why men won't do shit for them while also telling them to expect nothing from them is kinda a trend.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at July 16, 2025 09:31 PM (OA79/)
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Russia Unleashes 'Most Massive' Attack Since War's Start On Zelensky's Hometown
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Putin's good at... well, if Zelenski just disappeared that war would go away.
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Putin's good at... well, if Zelenski just disappeared that war would go away.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 09:32 PM (wHp1L)
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Was the train on Track 5 for Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga affected?
Posted by: Tonypete at July 16, 2025 09:25 PM (cYBz/)
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Under Biden there was talk of running a spur to India.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 16, 2025 09:25 PM (cYBz/)
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Under Biden there was talk of running a spur to India.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:32 PM (dDmld)
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185 Just fired Maurene Comey was responsible for putting most of Epstein files under seal.
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I hate seals. And sea LIONS. Whatevz.
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I hate seals. And sea LIONS. Whatevz.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:34 PM (dDmld)
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194 If the Ring of Fire lit off, I don't think it would be a good idea to be anywhere. Imagine the tsumanis, the flooding of coastal plains having housing and farmland, probably hundreds of miles inland, creating a whole new ecology (if any). The particulate cloud cover reducing temperatures. Nuclear winter without all the bombing.
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There are those (Bastardi) who think the previous few years of undersea activity putting more water vapor in the atmosphere has influenced weather patterns.
Posted by: RickZ
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There are those (Bastardi) who think the previous few years of undersea activity putting more water vapor in the atmosphere has influenced weather patterns.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 16, 2025 09:36 PM (wHp1L)
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I hate seals. And sea LIONS. Whatevz.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:34 PM (dDmld)
Flipper clap.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:34 PM (dDmld)
Flipper clap.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:36 PM (D7OgD)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at July 16, 2025 09:37 PM (xG4kz)
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And that top photo sure looks fake to me. (scratches negative with needle)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:37 PM (D7OgD)
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People in the last thread were trying to find reasons why the dickweed in charge of Crowds on Demand turned down the $20m contract from some other dickweed. It's not the liability insurance, or profitability or any other 4D chess business move, at least on his part. Don't overthink this.
These organizations (and there are MANY) get 100% of their funding from the same place donors who pay for 100% of the Democrat Party, and those donors are very, very pissed off. The protests and riots and assorted other extremism aren't working anymore.
They aren't returning the Party to a place where it can deliver results for the donors. The donors know this, because they're looking at the balance sheets.
The Party they pay for are dullards - that's why donors employ them instead of other people who might have an indeoent thought - and they *don't* get it. All they have is a hammer and everything looks like a nail to them.
So some Party dullard calls the CoD dickweed and wants the contract. Mr. Dickweed calls the guys who actually write that $20m check, and they say "no way, dickweed." And dickweed tears up the contract.
These organizations (and there are MANY) get 100% of their funding from the same place donors who pay for 100% of the Democrat Party, and those donors are very, very pissed off. The protests and riots and assorted other extremism aren't working anymore.
They aren't returning the Party to a place where it can deliver results for the donors. The donors know this, because they're looking at the balance sheets.
The Party they pay for are dullards - that's why donors employ them instead of other people who might have an indeoent thought - and they *don't* get it. All they have is a hammer and everything looks like a nail to them.
So some Party dullard calls the CoD dickweed and wants the contract. Mr. Dickweed calls the guys who actually write that $20m check, and they say "no way, dickweed." And dickweed tears up the contract.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 16, 2025 09:38 PM (BI5O2)
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Good evening!
Posted by: Piper at July 16, 2025 09:39 PM (p4NUW)
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I noticed the "bird hands" thing - though I didn't have a name for it - a few weeks before Hoe Math released his video.
Thank God I've never seen my wife do that. I guess she doesn't watch a lot of TikTok videos from AWFLs.
Thank God I've never seen my wife do that. I guess she doesn't watch a lot of TikTok videos from AWFLs.
Posted by: PabloD at July 16, 2025 09:39 PM (o2Win)
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I'm predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Posted by: Diogenes
Is being unable to get to Canada really that much of a disappointment?
I'm predicting record road rage this weekend. The northbound lanes of I-5 are all closed.
Posted by: Diogenes
Is being unable to get to Canada really that much of a disappointment?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at July 16, 2025 09:40 PM (xG4kz)
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Speaking of meteors. Consider Meteor Crater in Arizona. That has been dated to 56 Kya. There is a new paper out that that impact caused a landslide in the Grand Canyon, which damned up the Colorado River, allowing a big lake to form.
The dam then failed, producing a big flood, which further carved out features. They precisely dated some driftwood samples found in caves to that 56,000 year ago time frame.
Speaking of meteors. Consider Meteor Crater in Arizona. That has been dated to 56 Kya. There is a new paper out that that impact caused a landslide in the Grand Canyon, which damned up the Colorado River, allowing a big lake to form.
The dam then failed, producing a big flood, which further carved out features. They precisely dated some driftwood samples found in caves to that 56,000 year ago time frame.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:40 PM (w6EFb)
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>>There are those (Bastardi) who think the previous few years of undersea activity putting more water vapor in the atmosphere has influenced weather patterns.
Only people who believe in actual science. What do they know?
Only people who believe in actual science. What do they know?
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 09:40 PM (viF8m)
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All I remember about sea lions is that is the smelliest part of the zoo.
And that's saying something.
And that's saying something.
Posted by: eleven at July 16, 2025 09:41 PM (fV+MH)
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Another hour or so of cooling down and then I'm off to the attic to begin hauling out boxes of books whose final destination will be a landfill somewhere.
What fun!
Another hour or so of cooling down and then I'm off to the attic to begin hauling out boxes of books whose final destination will be a landfill somewhere.
What fun!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at July 16, 2025 09:44 PM (xG4kz)
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185 Just fired Maurene Comey was responsible for putting most of Epstein files under seal.
Posted by: SMOD at
What of all this hoax garbage is to get ahead of Maureen leaking things from being fired? That would at least make sense.
Posted by: SMOD at
What of all this hoax garbage is to get ahead of Maureen leaking things from being fired? That would at least make sense.
Posted by: Piper at July 16, 2025 09:45 PM (pZEOD)
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If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (dfIr7)
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Just fired Maurene Comey was responsible for putting most of Epstein files under seal.
Posted by: SMOD
Just think if she put him under otter.
Posted by: SMOD
Just think if she put him under otter.
Posted by: haffhowershower at July 16, 2025 09:47 PM (144I4)
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I guess maybe I'm over-estimating their impact, but I'm thinking volcanic eriptions below the surface are going to create tsunamis radiating out in all directions. I think coastal areas will be greatly affected.
I see the Ring Of Fire, not as a pressure release like an earthquake or a single isolated volcano, but as a fairly long crack in the (underwater) crust. It's a hell landscape on an uninhabitable planet. Yet here it is.
Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember reading about a series of volcanic explosions below the surface, only islands that popped up through the surface. The damage they do is incredible enough, even thousands of miles away (thinking Krakatoa and the like), can't imagine what the underwater explosions/eruptions would do not only in the Pacific but world-wide. I think the impact would be that great.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
I see the Ring Of Fire, not as a pressure release like an earthquake or a single isolated volcano, but as a fairly long crack in the (underwater) crust. It's a hell landscape on an uninhabitable planet. Yet here it is.
Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember reading about a series of volcanic explosions below the surface, only islands that popped up through the surface. The damage they do is incredible enough, even thousands of miles away (thinking Krakatoa and the like), can't imagine what the underwater explosions/eruptions would do not only in the Pacific but world-wide. I think the impact would be that great.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 09:49 PM (gKDq2)
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Social Media: Who's in the running for the biggest jackass of the day?
Tell me more about your mother.
Tell me more about your mother.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 16, 2025 09:49 PM (/gTjv)
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Anyone ever question where in the heck all those people went that got burned out in calipornia?
I haven't heard one peep.
I haven't heard one peep.
Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at July 16, 2025 09:51 PM (P0m9n)
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It's fairly well accepted that the continents have moved over millions of years. Continental drift.
Except it wasn't all that well accepted at all - as recently as at least the 80s - which were not all that long ago. At least not so long ago that I don't remember them well.
Back when suggesting that maybe, you know - just by looking at a globe and noticing that South American and Africa sure look like they'd fit together was scoffed at by "the experts". And now ? Well, now it's at least accepted theory.
There is so much that we've been "taught" that is simply subjective, not able to be proven, and probably wrong. Evolution ? I doubt its as clean and simple as "the experts" insisted. Fossil Fuels ? Doesn't explain why carbons keep perking up from the ground.
Except it wasn't all that well accepted at all - as recently as at least the 80s - which were not all that long ago. At least not so long ago that I don't remember them well.
Back when suggesting that maybe, you know - just by looking at a globe and noticing that South American and Africa sure look like they'd fit together was scoffed at by "the experts". And now ? Well, now it's at least accepted theory.
There is so much that we've been "taught" that is simply subjective, not able to be proven, and probably wrong. Evolution ? I doubt its as clean and simple as "the experts" insisted. Fossil Fuels ? Doesn't explain why carbons keep perking up from the ground.
Posted by: The Cover Up at July 16, 2025 09:51 PM (/T6Pm)
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Arrest Maurene Comey. For whatever. Who cares? I'm sure there's some pretext.
Then put her in MCC with the same sleepy guards as Epstein had. Put her in a cell with a giant lesbo with big, strong hands that were made to crush a fragile, coddled nepot's hyoid bone.
And then encourage Daddy's big, dumb, lanky ass to consider the implications and anything he might be able to say that might get his ugly little princess out of that death chamber.
Then put her in MCC with the same sleepy guards as Epstein had. Put her in a cell with a giant lesbo with big, strong hands that were made to crush a fragile, coddled nepot's hyoid bone.
And then encourage Daddy's big, dumb, lanky ass to consider the implications and anything he might be able to say that might get his ugly little princess out of that death chamber.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 16, 2025 09:52 PM (BI5O2)
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>>> 213
If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (w6EFb)
Yes, thank you!
... say, have I mentioned that this year will be the *tenth* TX MoMee???
If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (w6EFb)
Yes, thank you!
... say, have I mentioned that this year will be the *tenth* TX MoMee???
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 16, 2025 09:52 PM (ULPxl)
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Pangea
If the crust unlocks from the mantle the plates could realign in just moments.
If the crust unlocks from the mantle the plates could realign in just moments.
Posted by: Elrond Hubbard at July 16, 2025 09:53 PM (P0m9n)
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I saw a documentary on earth sciences and they did a piece on the Arizona meteor thing. Interesting.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at July 16, 2025 09:54 PM (dR6yv)
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Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember reading about a series of volcanic explosions below the surface, only islands that popped up through the surface. The damage they do is incredible enough, even thousands of miles away (thinking Krakatoa and the like), can't imagine what the underwater explosions/eruptions would do not only in the Pacific but world-wide. I think the impact would be that great.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 09:49 PM (gKDq2)
Some eruptions are pretty placid. Like the ones in Hawaii and Iceland. No earth-shattering kabooms, just fountains of lava.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16, 2025 09:49 PM (gKDq2)
Some eruptions are pretty placid. Like the ones in Hawaii and Iceland. No earth-shattering kabooms, just fountains of lava.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:54 PM (D7OgD)
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201 I hate seals. And sea LIONS. Whatevz.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:34 PM (dDmld)
Flipper clap.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:36 PM (D7OgD)
Second flipper clap.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 16, 2025 09:34 PM (dDmld)
Flipper clap.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 16, 2025 09:36 PM (D7OgD)
Second flipper clap.
Posted by: Thalidomide Baby at July 16, 2025 09:54 PM (4/BuS)
Posted by: God at July 16, 2025 09:54 PM (W/lyH)
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223 I saw a documentary on earth sciences and they did a piece on the Arizona meteor thing. Interesting.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
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Ancient Aliens?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
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Ancient Aliens?
Posted by: Puddleglum, chillin' in Amish Country at July 16, 2025 09:56 PM (uGaBv)
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The idea of Continental Drift was proposed early in the 20th century by a man who was considered an amateur, so the profession scoffed at him. What changed everything was when submarines and sonar began mapping the sea bottom during WW2, and suddenly everyone saw that the Earth is laced with huge underwater ridges that wrap the world like seams on a baseball, most of them spitting out new crust constantly. Suddenly the mechanism for moving plates around, formerly hidden, became obvious.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 09:56 PM (I5+UQ)
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Speaking of meteors. Consider Meteor Crater in Arizona. That has been dated to 56 Kya. There is a new paper out that that impact caused a landslide in the Grand Canyon, which damned up the Colorado River, allowing a big lake to form.
Posted by: publius
I'd like to point out how fortunate the Gift Shop was there. That meteor hit very, very close to where the gift shop is located. A few yards to the east and that shop would have been absolutely obliterated.
Posted by: publius
I'd like to point out how fortunate the Gift Shop was there. That meteor hit very, very close to where the gift shop is located. A few yards to the east and that shop would have been absolutely obliterated.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 16, 2025 09:57 PM (cYBz/)
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The Meteor Crater impact event was just a relative baby, a "mere" 10 megatons. Tunguska was probably 10 - 15 MT, but the Arizona impactor was dense iron/nickel and made it to the ground. That paper mentions the expected seismic effects of it at the Grand Canyon.
In contrast, the dinosaur killer was about a freakin' 100 teratons of TNT. The human mind just can't conceive of how YUGE that was.
The Meteor Crater impact event was just a relative baby, a "mere" 10 megatons. Tunguska was probably 10 - 15 MT, but the Arizona impactor was dense iron/nickel and made it to the ground. That paper mentions the expected seismic effects of it at the Grand Canyon.
In contrast, the dinosaur killer was about a freakin' 100 teratons of TNT. The human mind just can't conceive of how YUGE that was.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:58 PM (w6EFb)
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If the crust unlocks from the mantle the plates could realign in just moments.
Thats why you stick to making a cobbler. Sure, you lose style points with the purists. But it tastes just as good and doesn't break apart near as easy.
And if they don't like it ? Don't share any of the cobbler.
Thats why you stick to making a cobbler. Sure, you lose style points with the purists. But it tastes just as good and doesn't break apart near as easy.
And if they don't like it ? Don't share any of the cobbler.
Posted by: The Cover Up at July 16, 2025 09:58 PM (/T6Pm)
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Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember reading about a series of volcanic explosions below the surface, only islands that popped up through the surface. The damage they do is incredible enough, even thousands of miles away (thinking Krakatoa and the like), can't imagine what the underwater explosions/eruptions would do not only in the Pacific but world-wide. I think the impact would be that great.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16
The ring of fire is not a caldera like Yellowstone. It's not going to suddenly erupt in a giant explosion. As pointed out it's constantly moving building stress at one point and relieving it some place else.
Like I said, maybe I'm overestimating/overthinking this.
Posted by: RickZ at July 16
The ring of fire is not a caldera like Yellowstone. It's not going to suddenly erupt in a giant explosion. As pointed out it's constantly moving building stress at one point and relieving it some place else.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at July 16, 2025 09:58 PM (g8Ew8)
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If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (w6EFb)
Fascinating. Thanxs!
If anyone is interested, here's the paper on that Meteor Crater/Grand Canyon thing:
https://tinyurl.com/yvqgj8ft
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (w6EFb)
Fascinating. Thanxs!
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Touchette'
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I went down, down, down, in a burning ring of fire.
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The idea of Continental Drift was proposed early in the 20th century by a man who was considered an amateur, so the profession scoffed at him.
There's a lesson in there about human nature. In any room, there will always be those voices that aren't concerned about getting it right nearly as much as getting it under their personal control. Why ? Not always for greed, often they'll do it for no personal gain. Pride ? Sure - although they'll swear its not and they usually don't even recognize their own hubris.
A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
There's a lesson in there about human nature. In any room, there will always be those voices that aren't concerned about getting it right nearly as much as getting it under their personal control. Why ? Not always for greed, often they'll do it for no personal gain. Pride ? Sure - although they'll swear its not and they usually don't even recognize their own hubris.
A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
Posted by: The Cover Up at July 16, 2025 10:02 PM (/T6Pm)
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Metal Sesame Street
I can only count to FOOOURRR!!!!
https://youtu.be/u8ccGjar4Es
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (dfIr7)
That's the best thing I've seen all year!
😂
I can only count to FOOOURRR!!!!
https://youtu.be/u8ccGjar4Es
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 16, 2025 09:46 PM (dfIr7)
That's the best thing I've seen all year!
😂
Posted by: Somewhere South of I-80 at July 16, 2025 10:04 PM (89Sog)
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The idea of Continental Drift was proposed early in the 20th century by a man who was considered an amateur, so the profession scoffed at him.
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There's a lesson in there about human nature. In any room, there will always be those voices that aren't concerned about getting it right nearly as much as getting it under their personal control. Why ? Not always for greed, often they'll do it for no personal gain. Pride ? Sure - although they'll swear its not and they usually don't even recognize their own hubris.
A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
Posted by: The Cover Up
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I'd prefer that they do it for payola.
Just for control? It's like doing it just to watch the world burn.
Much worse in my book.
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There's a lesson in there about human nature. In any room, there will always be those voices that aren't concerned about getting it right nearly as much as getting it under their personal control. Why ? Not always for greed, often they'll do it for no personal gain. Pride ? Sure - although they'll swear its not and they usually don't even recognize their own hubris.
A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
Posted by: The Cover Up
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I'd prefer that they do it for payola.
Just for control? It's like doing it just to watch the world burn.
Much worse in my book.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 16, 2025 10:05 PM (/lPRQ)
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>>Sure - although they'll swear its not and they usually don't even recognize their own hubris.
>>A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
>>Posted by: The Cover Up
Hard to argue with a professional on the topic.
>>A lot of times, its simply an inner drive to control - just for the sake of control. And yes, its stereotypical.
>>Posted by: The Cover Up
Hard to argue with a professional on the topic.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 10:13 PM (viF8m)
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Suddenly the mechanism for moving plates around, formerly hidden, became obvious.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 09:56 PM (I5+UQ)
Also, the uncanny resemblance of the South American east Coast and the West African coast. I saw that when I was a kid who knew nothing about tectonics.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 16, 2025 09:56 PM (I5+UQ)
Also, the uncanny resemblance of the South American east Coast and the West African coast. I saw that when I was a kid who knew nothing about tectonics.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I Have Become Comfortably Lame at July 16, 2025 10:14 PM (0aYVJ)
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>>Except it wasn't all that well accepted at all - as recently as at least the 80s - which were not all that long ago. At least not so long ago that I don't remember them well.
It's been accepted science for over 100 years you clown.
Will there ever come a time when you will take that enormous chip off your shoulder and stop being an asshole?
It's been accepted science for over 100 years you clown.
Will there ever come a time when you will take that enormous chip off your shoulder and stop being an asshole?
Posted by: JackStraw at July 16, 2025 10:48 PM (viF8m)
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