"Did you mean kiln--" "I SAID WHAT I SAID." I think you may have hit onto something with "angry pottery"! :D
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"Did you mean kiln--" "I SAID WHAT I SAID." I think you may have hit onto something with "angry pottery"! :D
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder version).
Wow, Big Bear has gotten a lot less sedate than when we visited back in the 80's. :D
So, what does he do if it turns out that, despite diversity efforts, the majority of college students are still white?
Brennan Lee Mulligan is just swearing off sleep for the next few years, it seems!
“The now undisputed Biden decline"--ha ha, look at this guy trying to make his narrative the default by pretending it's what everyone thinks. IMO, by next year more people are going to miss Biden's verbal gaffes when they have an actual declining POTUS calling the shots. :p
Agreed. We knew SCOTUS was pursuing a "unitary executive" policy, but I didn't expect Congress to give up its power so readily and so quickly. Hell, I didn't expect Rubio to contort himself into the shape he's in now, standing on the rubble of the USAID with that sickly smile on his face.
I get irrationally upset every time I think about the decades spent perfecting telephone handsets, just for them to be replaced in a few years by flat rectangles. :p
But they were, all of them, deceived, for among the burgers and fries there was a Sixth Guy
Having said that, I'm also a pragmatist: as you say, we have to figure out the new rules, like them or not. I'm more in favor of a panel of experts that can share results with affected states, but of course, someone has to pay for that.
The issue is, any "analysis" the LLMs do is based on predictive modeling, not actually understanding what's there. So yes, you could get results in minutes--but then you'd have to have your experts crawl through it to validate them, in case a particular reg got a bunch of downvotes on Reddit.
Liking for the anniversary, not the self-burn: Past Roses was awesome, and is the reason we have Current Roses!
Like the song says, "freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose." Go off, Hunter!
Heh, California's graveyards are filled with the political futures of people who thought they were more popular than Pelosi. :D
"What if--hear me out here--we ran with people who were /less/ popular, in an effort to win elections? Have we tried that?"
"There is such a thing as being too pretty." "This job's getting too glamorous, Brisco."
"They can be a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you...my only son."
That is a perfect way to put it: Skyfall prepares you for DRAMA (so much drama); You know My Name prepares you for BOND, (and all the ridiculousness that comes with it). :D
The tone change in Live and Let Die is amazing. And I love Skyfall. But the one that really gets my blood pumping and ready to see Bond do his thing is Chris Cornell's song from Casino Royal--what a way to kick off a new Bond!
See, that would be the Millennial/Gen Z play, not Gen X. :D
Eh, when I read the whole sentence I don't get the association. I'm mostly bummed that these seem to be mall-only locations, which doesn't spell "quality venue" to me these days. Unless they're a lot different than the mall arcades I remember.
I can't help but read a little bit of malicious compliance here. "You don't like me? Okay, I'll stand aside. What's that, the Dems might pick up a seat if the R's aren't running an incumbent? Dear me." Probably giving him more credit than he deserves!
Ha, good for him! Hmm, with his voice, maybe he can pretend to be "Francine's" new audiobook narrator. :D
I don't know what you're talking about: historically, a decisive military strike in the Middle East has /always/ settled the region down with a quickness--this time will be no different! :p
"These easy listening tunes are brought to you by the US Army, 250 years strong, and our friends at Palantir, who are always, /always/ watching. And now, here's the Scorpions' 'Rock You Like A Hurricane,' with soft trumpet accompaniment."
Heh, see, this was the other reason why I was sure we wouldn't lose--people /had/ to remember how bad Trump was the first time, right? RIGHT? Turns out, not so much. :p I hope the folks who sat out over Gaza are happy with the way things turned out.
I 100% agree--but I also can't help but remember that we had all the energy heading to the polls last November too, while Trump's events were somber and poorly attended in comparison. OTOH, I'd still rather be us than them heading to the next one at this point.
There are less stressful ways to meet the neighbors, BASKET. :p
YAYYYYYYY!!!!1!!!!1!!!1
Fingers crossed she shows up or is waiting for you inside. Did you check behind the washer & dryer, btw? A friend lost their cat for awhile when it got stuck behind the dryer, and now I'm paranoid every time a cat goes missing that they're hiding there.
Oh man, I hope she's just found a /really good/ hiding spot in the new place! <3
Right?!
Absolutely bonkers finale for #DoctorWho Season 2. Gutted at who we say good-bye to, but unexpectedly jazzed at who we're welcoming back. "Oh, hello!" indeed! Very curious to see where RTD--the madman with a script--takes us next!
Ha, someone else remembers the 80's "sequel" series!
Awesome news for a Portland neighborhood I generally only visit once a year, but is still near and dear to my heart. Love the Hollywood Theater--can't wait for the upgrades! www.wweek.com/arts/movies/...
You can do another Clue video as an excuse to recreate the tap dancing singing telegram scene! :D "This. Is. A New Clue Video!"
That is a perfect shot of a napping doggo. THAC0 must be ever-vigilant, in case he misses out on going for a W-A-L-K--but constant vigilance is hard!
Pritzker: The reckoning is here. And now that this culture of timidity is on display, these same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on the defense of Black people, trans kids, and immigrants, instead of on their own lack of guts and gumption.
You are absolutely getting shot with an arrow early on if Hawkeye ever gets a second season. :D
For real: they're about the only option for plain (or even sparkling) water in a can without any extra flavor added (at least that I've seen).
Naw man, I love LD because it's portable water in a recyclable metal can, not a plastic bottle. I went to a film festival in Portland and was blown away at their solution to the plastic water bottle issue. This is now my preferred solution for emergency water stored at home.
If history is any indicator, the end of 47 will be the end of MAGA: there is no succession plan, because the guy can't picture a world without him in it (like many before him). The coalition will splinter with different people trying to lay claim to the crown, and the world will move on.
Well, and we had years of people clamoring for "More Star Wars--MOAR STAR WARS!" to the point where they got so much they could start being picky about it. :p
Good day to remember that DOGE has already lost the US government at least half a trillion dollars this year alone. And likely more.
Saw this one going around from the subreddit yesterday:
I know the phrase is "judge a person by their enemies," but man, your enemies are really embarrassing--I don't know if that maxim actually does you any favors in this case.
mRNA is at the forefront of cancer research, as well as vaccines National Institutes of Health officials have now told scientists to remove all references to mRNA vaccines from their grant applications. This means that all research in the field will be stopped and abandoned.
So what I'm hearing is you need to own your own kiln...:D
"You never say thank you." "THAT'S WHAT THE MONEY'S FOR!"
Charlie's 3 rules: 1) Cash only, please 2) Don't lie to me 3) /Please/ don't post our selfie on social media Can't wait for season 2!
JD Vance claimed on X that “Slava Ukraini” protesters followed him & shouted at his daughter. Guess he didn’t realize it was caught on camera. No one yelled at his kid, and they didn’t follow them. Vance & Musk need to quit using children as shields. The public isn’t backing down—we want answers.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
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I just made the same point to friends: a competent leader knows you don't go before the cameras until everything is worked out (ie, sign the deal /then/ go public). Not only are we getting a king, we can't even start with a good one: we're going straight to "petty tyrant." Bold strategy, Cotton.
I know some models had gone back to physical controls--hopefully this encourages more to do so! It's insane the center console of some vehicles is just a giant touchscreen these days.
"'Til then."
America has only one King.
Seeing how bogged down Russia got with Ukraine, is Europe in better shape than we think if Trump pulls us out of NATO? In other words: can Europe stand up to current-day Russia if we /do/ abandon them at this point?
I hope we don't go back to the days of passing around sexy images wrapped in brown paper while watching out for the obscenity police--but who knows at this point. :p
If I were a young conservative spokesperson who's sold himself to the Trump movement over the last few years I'd be /pissed/ right now. :p
Woo-hoo--welcome to both you and your bodysuits! :D
Unclear. I haven't seen as many sexy posts here, but I don't know if that's because of moderation or the fact that I haven't followed many NSFW accounts yet.
This is why you fight these cowards. The moment you stand up to them, they crumble. Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights. He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
Build denser. Add bike lanes. More fast transit. Create walkable envrionments. All of that and more. But cars have a place in that world too, and creating solutions that ignore that reality is not, IMO, a path that is viable in the long term.
Your reality is subjective. Due to eyesight issues I've gone without driving my whole life: while it is certainly possible to get by without a car (at least in the city), I am more limited in my options than those who can drive. Ignoring that reality risks building solutions people will resist.
Hey, bikes are great--unless it's raining. Or snowing. Or super hot. Or you have to transport something heavy. Or you have to get kids to/from school. Or you're dressed up to go out. Again: I'm pro transit, pro bike, pro density--I just want to be realistic about the part cars still play.
It's a strategy, but I don't think you can--or even should--do away with personal vehicles entirely. They provide a level of utility and personal freedom that shouldn't be the exclusive purview of homeowners with garages. There's a middle ground to be found somewhere IMO.
I prefer this over a parking lot, absolutely. And maybe there are more people who have gone totally carless than I think. But I also won't be shocked if they have trouble filling units because street parking in Wallingford is already a hassle.
Sure, if all they do is go to work or places on a bus line--and don't mind it always taking 2-3x longer to get anywhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about transit, but transit doesn't get you everywhere and it doesn't run all the time--and sometimes it breaks down or is full at awkward moments.
You rock, and you've already come so far: you totally deserve good things and more success, and will do great in college!
Awesome news, but no parking at all? Room for 80 people and families, and everyone just has to find street parking somewhere, in an area that already has pretty crowded curbs? That'll be fun. :p
You can recreate That One Pottery Scene from Ghost for content! :D
Time is a circle. Everyone has to re-learn the lessons of "always on" games eventually.
Let's practice saying it together: "Fuck you, come back with a court order."
Elon Musk Offers Self $10 Billion Federal Buyout theonion.com/elon-mu...
When the president, on every issue, says that he will decide what he is allowed to do under the Constitution and nobody else, every appointee and member of his party obeys because they are either corrupt or afraid of him, and SCOTUS has given him immunity, you have an autocracy.
Wow, it's been awhile since I felt a shiver of existential horror that badly--well done.
...Come Back, Quayle, all is forgiven.
Excellent post
if we are all going to be forced to relive 2016, they should at the very least let us see mad max fury road in theaters again
wow excite much doge
United in their hunger!
The hairs of my arm just stood up. That's money right there. The only thing is, who does the audience root for?
I live in hope. That, and one day actually finding a hidden cave behind a waterfall.
Oh man, I've only had it once and that was enough. I didn't feel like eating anything but broth for almost two days--hang in there!
I no longer live in the area, but I'm still thrilled to see "Pinehurst Station" getting prioritized--that area was always a great hub for transit, and being able to zip straight to Nothgate and beyond will be awesome for the folks still there.
I bet if it were daylight it would be harder to tell how successful it was--but still, that was frickin' pinpoint accuracy.
Now this is someone who committed to the bit. Anytime the uber rich can flaunt their wealth while employing a whole lot of artists and tradespeople, they should do it.
Back in the 80's, Scarcella's Pizza in Temecula was my benchmark (we weren't big enough to have a Pizza Hut). Crust almost but not quite overdone, toppings piled high, soda served in pitchers, Defender, Qix, and PacMan to eat your quarters...It's been 40-ish years and I still miss that pie.
It does look more energetic than just a lithium battery explosion--but a LBE right next to a trunk of fireworks would qualify as a spectacular piece of bad luck for the driver if that's what happened.
Pace yourself, 2025--that's a little too on the nose right out the gate.
I'm going to assume your reporter did their research and notes that this is a change in keeping with the industry in general, and not some path D&D is blazing.
Good news for the most part, but imagine: we could have had someone capable in charge of FEMA under Trump, versus whoever gets selected in his place.
You'll get them next time--your popularity is only going to keep going up!
We don't know what will happen. We know what they want to happen, but we don't know how much they can actually get done. Just take it day-by-day, and take a step back if you have to--there's nothing we can do right now but brace, and take care of ourselves and our loved ones.
Yeah! That's supposed to be the tradeoff: you attack less often, but when you hit it's big news--otherwise you might as well just carry a shield if you're tanking. It's why I mostly used big sword builds in Conan Exiles.
Man, memories really are short--if anything, Trump violated pardon norms and Biden is a pale imitation of those excesses.