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Comment on Mark Ruffalo and Matt Stoller: This merger can, and should, be stopped in ~movies
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Comment on US will revoke passports for parents who owe child support in ~society
jredd23 LinkOne thing to keep in mind is that to get a "Real ID" driver's license a federal document can be used and the most likely document is a passport. That type of license (identification) is needed to...One thing to keep in mind is that to get a "Real ID" driver's license a federal document can be used and the most likely document is a passport. That type of license (identification) is needed to travel inside the country, let alone external. Dead beats shouldn't get a free ride but having a state issue become a federal issue without due process I think should raise concerns.
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Comment on Railway solar project turns unused track space into energy in ~enviro
jredd23 LinkWelcome to the Internet hug.. I got a "502 Bad Gateway" on the site.Welcome to the Internet hug.. I got a "502 Bad Gateway" on the site.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI find the articles definition interesting. Not only in relation to where its placement in the article but maybe just adding salt to an already wounded academia soul. Maybe I can be a philosopher?I find the articles definition interesting. Not only in relation to where its placement in the article but maybe just adding salt to an already wounded academia soul. Maybe I can be a philosopher?
Philology is the study of language through texts.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkSo I am still on the hunt for the 2026 great trail adventure. In my research, I found this item: …feral cows take over a remote Alaskan island It's a long read and at least for me, I find it so...So I am still on the hunt for the 2026 great trail adventure. In my research, I found this item: …feral cows take over a remote Alaskan island
On the surface, Alaska as a whole appears an odd choice for cattle: mountainous, snowy, far from lucrative markets. But we’re here in June, summer solstice 2022, at “peak green,” when the archipelago oozes a lushness I associate with coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The islands rest closer to the gentle climate of those coasts than to the northern outposts they skirt
It's a long read and at least for me, I find it so interesting. Mother nature may be impartial, sometimes cruel, sometimes not but nature seems to find a way forward.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentCandidly I did the same, it was a share sent to me by my family in the area where we are thinking of visiting.Candidly I did the same, it was a share sent to me by my family in the area where we are thinking of visiting.
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Comment on UN warns Denmark that the treatment of a Greenlandic mother whose newborn child was removed by authorities as a result of controversial parenting competency tests “may amount to ethnic discrimination” in ~society
jredd23 Link ParentThat's my point. In theory, sounds good but in practice it's stupid.That's my point. In theory, sounds good but in practice it's stupid.
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Comment on Why do the top American sushi restaurants leave us so bored and so broke? (gifted link) in ~food
jredd23 Link ParentAm with you on this one. I read the article hoping to learn something about one of my favorite food items and learn nothing.Am with you on this one. I read the article hoping to learn something about one of my favorite food items and learn nothing.
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Comment on San Diego now has so much water that it's selling it in ~enviro
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Comment on UN warns Denmark that the treatment of a Greenlandic mother whose newborn child was removed by authorities as a result of controversial parenting competency tests “may amount to ethnic discrimination” in ~society
jredd23 LinkI wasn't going to comment but after reading this stuff. Indigenous peoples have been getting the short side of life from many places so not totally surprised by it, though disappointed by it. I...I wasn't going to comment but after reading this stuff. Indigenous peoples have been getting the short side of life from many places so not totally surprised by it, though disappointed by it. I don't know much about Denmark and if Dane ppl are really that bad when it comes to parenting. In theory I support it, I suppose a country in relation to others that has a homogeneous population can put together a test like this but when you add a mixed population that theory breaks down quick. This is another example of government not being agile enough. I bet ppl in Denmark think this is stupid but government being government, it just keeps on doing it.
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Comment on Advice/Venting: My car was destroyed by hail in ~transport
jredd23 LinkDarn, I have no experience like what you have just gone through. Back in the late 90s I had a basement flood. I had a sump pump but the amount of water due to the weather system was overwhelmed by...Darn, I have no experience like what you have just gone through. Back in the late 90s I had a basement flood. I had a sump pump but the amount of water due to the weather system was overwhelmed by the volume of water. Point being that everything in the basement needed to be replaced, boiler, water heater, washer, dryer. The fun part of it all, I even lost an older car that was also flooded, I had it parked outside and can you imagine that the water was so high that the car got flooded. Anyway, I had FEMA etc., that supposively was to provide"relief" or "help". Almost 30 years and I am still waiting. It cost me an arm and leg as you can imagine but prompted me to help myself. Meaning prepare for the worst case scenario and take steps to lessen the impact. Since then I have had floods etc., but the impact for me on the personal side is less. So my advice is simple; education is expensive (ask anyone who is paying for it now!) but learn the lesson and prepare, prepare, prepare... This one is going to hurt, no doubt. I feel your pain. All I can say is that tomorrow is another day, and take steps for the tomorrow's tomorrow.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentInteresting stuff. Processed sugars (simple carbohyrates) being processed by dirt really interesting way of managing it. In addition to the fact that it's an adaptive behavior,Interesting stuff. Processed sugars (simple carbohyrates) being processed by dirt really interesting way of managing it. In addition to the fact that it's an adaptive behavior,
behavior that, despite the fact that it may seem strange, is very widespread in the animal kingdom, and is common among mammals, bird, reptiles and invertebrates,"
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkSo hiking season is in full swing with family and I was looking for new adventures. While searching I found this item. Made me rethink my options. Hiker Vanished In Arizona – 2 Years Later Found...So hiking season is in full swing with family and I was looking for new adventures. While searching I found this item. Made me rethink my options.
Hiker Vanished In Arizona – 2 Years Later Found Deep In CAVE
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkHairdryer or lighter? Polymarket is out of hand, I started to follow since the soldier who got caught on betting on Maduro. I am just stunned someone is willing to take the bet on, just crazy!Hairdryer or lighter?
Polymarket is out of hand, I started to follow since the soldier who got caught on betting on Maduro. I am just stunned someone is willing to take the bet on, just crazy!Weather enthusiasts speculate that a battery-powered hairdryer may have been used to tamper with the sensor, French newspaper Le Monde reported.
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Comment on World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100 in ~transport
jredd23 Link ParentNJ didn't, the organizers did and that was back for the 2018. As a shock, Qatar won the games so it was put in the back burner. Back then, Federal government was fully behind the bid, with...NJ didn't, the organizers did and that was back for the 2018. As a shock, Qatar won the games so it was put in the back burner. Back then, Federal government was fully behind the bid, with commitment for extra funds to the state for these games. Different time, and people today. FIFA got called out for the 2018 bid, with the scandals etc., that I believe the results of this year, but then again, different time and people at the federal level, meaning President/congress etc., However the 2018 game bid, if I recall did not call for the finals to be hosted in this area, it was to be in California. I think this time NJ was selected due to time considerations with Europe and other cities that watch the games live.
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Comment on World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100 in ~transport
jredd23 Link ParentIt operates this route, however that's typically on weekends AND that's with allowing parking at the stadium. Parking from what I understand is not going to be allowed at all for these FIFA events.It operates this route, however that's typically on weekends AND that's with allowing parking at the stadium. Parking from what I understand is not going to be allowed at all for these FIFA events.
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Comment on World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100 in ~transport
jredd23 Link ParentThe other part that is missing on that number is that I understand that NJTransit has to stop services like 5 hours before the game. Luckily the last match is on a weekend but those that happen...The other part that is missing on that number is that I understand that NJTransit has to stop services like 5 hours before the game. Luckily the last match is on a weekend but those that happen during the week day will have a big impact in the area.
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Comment on World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100 in ~transport
jredd23 LinkSome info that people who are not living in the region may not know. Parking at the stadium is not allowed for the game(s). From what I understand, it's a FIFA requirement due to FIFA wanting to...Some info that people who are not living in the region may not know. Parking at the stadium is not allowed for the game(s). From what I understand, it's a FIFA requirement due to FIFA wanting to have events around the stadium etc., Highly unusual for those of us who live in the metro area since most of us who do live here use our cars to get to the stadium. That impacts NJTransit, which isn't the best, but that's for another day. The stadium holds over 80,000 people. FIFA is not willing to pay or contribute to the 'host' city any money for public/safety support etc., I understand that's true for all others host cities of the past events however that to me makes no sense. FIFA is going to make tons of money on this and the only winner is FIFA. The state, city in other places who hosted FIFA have lost tons of money. Other places have been so eager to host FIFA event that they were willing to do it. I personally don't agree with it. If FIFA is making tons of money, then FIFA should contribute to some of the expenses. If they are not willing then why should tax payers be on the hook. So, if you are willing to pay THOUSANDS of dollars for a ticket to enter the game, accommodations/food etc., then YES, YOU will have to pay lots of money for transportation. It stinks, using people as ATMs but FIFA is more than willing to do it so why not the state. NJ probably won't see a big economic benefit from these events and the thing it does have is location. So, IMO, good for them, have the people pay BIG money; FIFA don't like it, go somewhere else. Personally I am thrilled to have the games around my area, its unfortunate I couldn't get tickets to any game. If I did, I would pay the train ticket price. It's expensive but so were the tickets I was hoping to get, which I didn't get. The cheapest ones I got in a lotto for (nose bleed section) where in the thousands of dollars.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentHave not been in Berlin in awhile, interesting approach. Hopefully it works.Have not been in Berlin in awhile, interesting approach. Hopefully it works.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkWoman slips off moving car in wild road rage incident - 9 News Australia When Crazy meet the Insane. Really a WTF moment. People are really wound up and you can't tell by just how they present...Woman slips off moving car in wild road rage incident - 9 News Australia
When Crazy meet the Insane. Really a WTF moment. People are really wound up and you can't tell by just how they present themselves.
Here is the back story
CNN represented a change. Seeing it diminish and perhaps die, that was predictable. The ever changing world doesn't appreciate the rapid change that has and will continue to be. For those of us who can say, "I was there when...{fill in your blank}...". That sounds silly to others who don't understand and maybe years from now you will. I heard that often enough, that am repeating it. I, understand.