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Comment on World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100 in ~transport
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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.
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Comment on France launches government Linux desktop plan as Windows exit begins in ~society
jredd23 LinkI get what the intent is but the fact is that Linux (flavor of the day) and M$ Windows approach is different. This is not an easy project to take on. Moving from M$ to Linux and having a formalize...I get what the intent is but the fact is that Linux (flavor of the day) and M$ Windows approach is different. This is not an easy project to take on. Moving from M$ to Linux and having a formalize implementation plan by autumn of 2026 is crazy! That might make create copy or news (almost like something Trump would say!) but lacks complete and total understanding of the scope of effort needed. I don't take this to be a serious project but hey, prove me wrong.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentFair enough, safety is an issue. I would hope organizers understood this before drawing up the course.Fair enough, safety is an issue. I would hope organizers understood this before drawing up the course.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI saw this and it reminded me of the story where a guy cut down a very old tree, I think England. Anyway, I don't get it, I do hope the punishment is severe enough so other ppl remember not to be...I saw this and it reminded me of the story where a guy cut down a very old tree, I think England. Anyway, I don't get it, I do hope the punishment is severe enough so other ppl remember not to be dumb.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI don't know about you, but for a very long time now, I understood the health benefits very well.I don't know about you, but for a very long time now, I understood the health benefits very well.
Help "flush out" chemicals and potential carcinogens from the prostate
Reduce intraprostatic inflammation
Reduce tiny crystal deposits that have been linked to prostate cancer
Support the immune system's ability to detect abnormal cells
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkMissing Girl Found After 32 Years The backstory is sad, dealing with family issues, custody etc., What I think is so interesting is that she has been living her life all this time and all of a...Missing Girl Found After 32 Years
The backstory is sad, dealing with family issues, custody etc., What I think is so interesting is that she has been living her life all this time and all of a sudden she is found. The story of that effort, to me, is what's so interesting.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkAm not a fisherman and I am ignorant to the rules around anything to do on fishing. Having said that, this guy sees his hook caught an animal that is not to be messed with and jumps in and saves...Am not a fisherman and I am ignorant to the rules around anything to do on fishing. Having said that, this guy sees his hook caught an animal that is not to be messed with and jumps in and saves the day. Fisherman frees great white shark caught on line at Hermosa Beach
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI see what you did there, clever wording all around.I see what you did there, clever wording all around.
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Comment on France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40 percent of Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed in ~society
jredd23 Link ParentAs deeply concerning as this is, from one internet stranger to another; I do wish you the best in your search for a proper job.As deeply concerning as this is, from one internet stranger to another; I do wish you the best in your search for a proper job.
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Comment on US Army ups maximum enlistment age to 42, relaxes rules on marijuana in ~society
jredd23 LinkI don’t understand why even have an age limit to begin with, those of us who are older are more expendable. The joke of going to a wake of a dearly departed as an older man with the full faculty...I don’t understand why even have an age limit to begin with, those of us who are older are more expendable. The joke of going to a wake of a dearly departed as an older man with the full faculty of self awareness that everyone is thinking: you are next!
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Comment on Nvidia CEO declares AI could start, grow, and run a successful technology company worth more than a billion dollars—excerpt from Lex Fridman Podcast in ~tech
jredd23 Link ParentReminds me of the saying of, in the long run we will all be dead anyway.Reminds me of the saying of, in the long run we will all be dead anyway.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on Reddit will implement human verification to tag and combat bots in ~tech
jredd23 LinkTime for deepfake technology to be properly employed.Time for deepfake technology to be properly employed.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentWhat a great find, been so busy that I didn’t catch this item. You’re so right, this song may foreshadow for the overall tone of the tournament. Sucks is an understatement. I personally have been...What a great find, been so busy that I didn’t catch this item. You’re so right, this song may foreshadow for the overall tone of the tournament. Sucks is an understatement. I personally have been playing Snoop Dogg My Medicine in a loop. Not that am into country music but not bad.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentGiven how expensive things have gotten I hope they use older, socks with holes. Maybe a rebrand of the tradition.Given how expensive things have gotten I hope they use older, socks with holes. Maybe a rebrand of the tradition.
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.