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General Discussion / This fish caught in an OK pond has nicer teeth than many humans

« on: July 19, 2023, 11:49:58 PM »

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) said an 11-year-old boy caught an exotic Pacu in a neighborhood pond. A Pacu is a South American fish closely related to the Piranha but with human-like teeth, experts said. Pacu is an exotic, invasive species that can damage local ecosystems.

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General Discussion / Many folks go there to conquer their fear as I've seen Asian folks crawl slowly

« on: July 19, 2023, 11:46:02 PM »

..around the glass rim due to their fear of height:

Unveiling the Grand Canyon Skywalk: What to know for an unforgettable experience

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/national-parks/2023/07/16/grand-canyon-skywalk-guide/70407060007/

If a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon isn't your thing, try seeing it from a glass-bottom overlook instead. The Grand Canyon Skywalk offers the chance to see the canyon's western end from a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the canyon's rim. The view looks out over the canyon bottom 4,000 below. The Skywalk, at Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in northwestern Arizona, is a different experience from Grand Canyon National Park. In addition to the glass bridge, activities at Grand Canyon West include zip lining, rafting, helicopter tours and pontoon boat tours.

Took these photos last time I was there:

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General Discussion / Asian dude is in his 70s and he's still ripping it up, TWO THUMBS UP and PROPS!!

« on: July 19, 2023, 11:37:49 PM »

Skiing Icon Wayne Wong Rips Summer Slush At Mammoth Mountain

Wayne Wong is one of the most iconic figures in skiing history. Plain and simple.

Career accolades aside, Wong will always be remembered for that classic K2 poster, at the very least.

Skier Dave Amirault accomplished a "childhood dream" by skiing with Wong yesterday at still-open Mammoth Mountain, California. Click below to watch the 72-years-young Wong leads the pack through the slush bumps.

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General Discussion / 90210 eh? Good way for rich people to hide and avoid trackers??

« on: July 19, 2023, 11:27:10 PM »

Tori Spelling Defends Staying in $100 a Night Hollywood Motel With Her Kids Amid Dean McDermott Split

Mama bear. Tori Spelling is defending staying in a $100 a night Hollywood motel with her five children amid her split from husband Dean McDermott.

“Are you a parent? You know you would do whatever you can for your kids, right?” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum responded to a TMZ cameraman when asked about her living situation as she left a San Fernando Valley Target store on Monday, July 17.

When asked if she was "blindsided by the split, Tori proudly stated, "I've always looked better on my own."

The family had to vacate their home after toxic mold was discovered in May, which was severely affecting the health of Liam, 16, Stella, 15, Hattie, 11, Finn, 10, and Beau, 6, whom she shares with Dean. It's unclear where he is living at this time.

"We are seeking accommodations via a hotel, Airbnb, or Vrbo home until we can grasp what to do," Tori told her Instagram followers when informing them of the mold situation.

The motel is a far cry from the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, where Tori and Dean held Stella's 15th birthday party. She shared photos from the poolside bash featuring cake, cupcakes and plenty of swimming in photos posted to Instagram on June 15.

"Penthouse suite, cabanas, cakes, the works. Tbh it was hard to leave. Family time is the best time and @beverlyhilton you continue to always make us feel like true family. We love you!" she added.

Two days after the True Tori alum shared photos of the happy family gathered for their daughter's birthday, Dean announced via Instagram that the pair were splitting after 18 years of marriage.

“It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own,” he wrote in the caption, adding, “We will continue to work together as loving parents and guide and love our children through this difficult time.” Less than 24 hours later, he deleted the post.

Tori and Dean met and fell in love while filming the Lifetime original movie Mind Over Murder in 2005. At the time, she had been married to husband Charlie Shanian for one year. Tori divorced Charlie and wed the Canadian actor on May 7, 2006.

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General Discussion / Feasting with my second best friend at his house

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:59:33 PM »

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General Discussion / the sh1t vs. The Sh1t vs. THE SH1T for us folks that grew up in the 70s and 80s

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:50:40 PM »

You are the sh1t if you have this:




You are The Sh1t if you have this:




You are THE SH1T if you have this:

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General Discussion / Don't trip ladies, if you see women in bikinis walking around in Sin City, it's

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:43:50 PM »

...normal there. Was on the Strip recently and this is just normal attire for some women:

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General Discussion / Cali Guy's "attest" was spot on re: the SN & also Mono just doesn't get old

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:36:59 PM »

...from the air  :

I can attest to a lot of snow left in the Sierra Nevada.

Took these photos as the plane passed over the Sierra Nevada and Mono Lake in the middle of Summer:

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General Discussion / Since Lee is Black, bet lots of White folks jumping all over this?

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:25:04 PM »

Black College DEI Director Sues School She Says Accused Her of Being a White Supremacist

"They literally marginalized me as an individual, and they shunned me and they worked really hard to push me out," says Dr. Tabia Lee.

A recently fired Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) director at a California community college is now suing the institution, accusing them of hindering her right to free speech after she believes she was targeted for not being the “right kind of Black person.”

Dr. Tabitha Lee, who is Black, was hired as a full-time DEI Director at De Anza Community College in Cupertino, California, in August 2021. She was fired from her position back in March 2023 “because of De Anza and the District’s ideological opposition to Dr. Lee’s humanism in the classroom,” her complaint states.

According to Inside Higher Ed, Lee says she lost her job because she “questioned antiracist “orthodoxy,” objected to the college’s land acknowledgment s for an Indigenous tribe, tried to bring a “Jewish inclusion” event to campus, declined to join a “socialist network,” refused to use the gender-neutral terms “Latinx” and “Filipinx,” inquired why the word “Black” was capitalized but not “white,” and allegedly disrespected a founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.” And while free speech gives her the right to question all of those things, it probably should have been the first clue that she wasn’t really on board with De Anza’s idea of DEI.

In an interview with Fox News’ Harris Faulkner, Lee said her approach is to bring people together and encourage critical thinking. But Lee said encouraging the students to think for themselves made her a target for not going along with the campus orthodoxy which she described as “excessively woke.”

Dr. Lee’s July 10 lawsuit filed against the college alleges she encountered a hostile work environment at De Anza, where she was accused of not being the “right kind of Black person.” She says she was accused of “whitesplaining” and being a white supremacist.

Read more from Dr. Lee’s complaint:

“She happens to be Black, but first and foremost, Dr. Lee is a teacher dedicated to humanism and civil rights. She teaches that people should not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. De Anza is hostile to this concept.” It says Lee’s thinking was opposed to “unchangeable attributes ascribed by characteristic s of race and gender beloved by De Anza’s race and gender ideologues.”

“These are people who should definitely know better,” Lee said in an interview with Newsweek. “And the way that they behaved was what they claim other people do to marginalized people. They literally marginalized me as an individual, and they shunned me and they worked really hard to push me out.”

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General Discussion / Respect women even more after my wife's 9 month pregnancy, this 3x dad should to

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:55:32 AM »

This dad's facial expressions while his partner gives birth are priceless

“I was just looking at her head! It went from being baseball size to a freaking cantaloupe."
An Arkansas dad delivered some hilarious facial expressions as he watched his partner give birth.

In a now-viral viral Facebook post, Brett Sills, a father of three, appears horrified when he looks down and sees his daughter’s head emerging. Once the baby is out, a grimacing Sills stands there frozen, as if he can't believe what he just witnessed.

“Dawg face is priceless,” one person wrote in the comments. Added another, “He looks terrified and grossed out at the same time.”

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General Discussion / Yeah that 580 stretch in the Livermore & Dublin areas tend to be bad most times

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:44:35 AM »

Especially with idiots like this with a big vehicle raising havoc on it:

California motor home 'plows' into 19 vehicle on interstate: Police


An unruly motor home plowed into 19 cars in slow-moving traffic on a busy California interstate, California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed with Fox News Digital.

CHP officer Robert Purl told Fox News Digital that on Monday at approximately 6:04 p.m., officers received a call that a white motor home crashed into multiple vehicle on I-580 eastbound in northern California.

Alan Wang captured the devastating aftermath of the multi-vehicle pile up after the RV “plowed” through the bumper-to-bumper traffic.

“It was bumper to bumper, and he was just plowing through everyone and just kept on going down the road, smashing into cars,” Wang can be heard saying in his video.

Wang captured the chaotic scene after the RV plowed into the 19 vehicles.

One car is seen on it’s side while others are seen with cracked bumpers.

“A guy in an older model RV came smashing by and hit me,” Wang said. “Smashed into everybody.”

“I don’t even know where he is now,” Wang said in the video.

After wreaking havoc, the RV sped off with CHP officer’s quickly on it’s tail.

CHP said a Dublin, California patrol officer saw the white motor home, going 35 mph and passing cars on the right shoulder.

He observed the reckless driver crash into another vehicle on the off-ramp and continue on, despite crashing into another vehicle.

The CHP officer initiated a traffic stop on the RV, but it did not yield, Purl said.

The officer chased the RV down an off-ramp to a road with light traffic. The RV became disabled, and a stand-off ensued.

About 18 minutes later, the suspect self-surrendered, and was taken into custody, police said.

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General Discussion / I've never seen this Asian Black guy date/married any Asian or Black girl, he's

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:38:10 AM »

..must really be into White girls. Not that there's anything wrong with that as every one should have their own preferences  :

Tiger Woods’ Ex-Girlfriend Erica Herman Drops $30 Million Lawsuit Claiming He Violated Their Tenancy Agreement

Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend dropped her lawsuit seeking $30 million in damages from the golf star’s estate for ousting her from his Florida mansion, court documents obtained by The Post show.

Erica Herman, 39, dismissed the blockbuster case pending the result of her latest appeal of a judge’s order to throw out a separate lawsuit she filed to nullify a 2017 non-disclosure agreement she signed with Woods, 47.

That case remains pending.

She first filed the suit against Wood’s estate in the fall of 2022 as a complaint alleging he violated the Landlord Tenant Act by tricking her into vacating his Jupiter Island mansion when they broke up.

Herman claimed that she and Woods had an “oral tenancy agreement” giving her the right to live at the house and that she had five years remaining on that agreement when they broke up.

A hearing in the case was scheduled for August, but a court document filed on June 29 announced it had been canceled due to Herman’s dismissal of the suit.

Ahhh...the good ol days:

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General Discussion / My passport is not that powerful anymore, probably because America's has been

« on: July 19, 2023, 01:31:46 AM »

..the top 2 or 3 world tourist destination consistently for many years now so there's no need for Americans to travel to other countries?  :

World’s most powerful passports for 2023 revealed

The 2023 Henley Passport Index has unveiled this year’s most powerful passports and there’s been a big shakeup at the top of the list.

Rank   Country   

1   Singapore   192
2   Germany   190
2   Italy   190
2   Spain   190
3   Austria   189
3   Finland   189
3   France   189
3   Japan   189
3   Luxembourg   189
3   South Korea   189
3   Sweden   189
4   Denmark   188
4   Ireland   188
4   Netherlands   188
4   United Kingdom   188
5   Belgium   187
5   Czech Republic   187
5   Malta   187
5   New Zealand   187
5   Norway   187
5   Portugal   187
5   Switzerland   187
6   Australia   186
6   Hungary   186
6   Poland   186
7   Canada   185
7   Greece   185
8   Lithuania   184
8   United States   184
9   Latvia   183
9   Slovakia   183
9   Slovenia   183
10   Estonia   182
10   Iceland   182


The worst passports to hold

Rank Country   

101   Syria   30
102   Iraq   29
103   Afghanistan   27

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General Discussion / Not sure if I've done this one but Minneapolis & Stockton running neck and neck?

« on: July 18, 2023, 01:21:51 PM »

30 U.S. Cities With Highest Violent Crime Rates

In this piece, we will take a look at the 30 U.S. Cities with the highest violent crime rates. For more cities, head on over to 5 U.S. Cities With Highest Violent Crime Rates.

Violent crime means that a person or persons behave in a way that threatens, attempts to harm, or actually physically harms another person or property. In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

30. Billings, Montana
Population: 119,960

Number of Violent crimes: 1,076

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 897

The city Billings of Montana, has one of the highest violent crime rates in the country, with the possibility of being a victim of a crime such as rape, armed robbery, manslaughter, aggravated assault, or even murder.

29. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Population: 1,567,258

Violent crimes in 2022:  15,668

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 999

Philadelphia is the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While in the past we have seen an increase in gun violence in cities and towns across the United States, Philadelphia is one of the few major American cities where it has been the worst in decades.

28. Nashville, Tennessee
Population:  679,342

Violent crimes in 2022: 6,855

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,009

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Larceny is by far the most common type of property crime in Nashville, followed by burglary and motor vehicle theft.

27. Beaumont, Texas
Population:  112,089

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,148

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,024

The community risk factors in the city of Beaumont include the amount of poverty in the area, unemployment rates, and the average education level of the city’s population which has led to the alarming rise in gun violence in Beaumont along with general crime.

26. Denver, Colorado
Population:  713,252

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,511

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,053

Denver is a consolidated city and the capital of Colorado. The crime rate in Denver has increased in recent years, with both property crime and violent crime above the national average in America.

25. Indianapolis, Indiana
Population:  880,261

Violent crimes in 2022: 9,109

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,054

Areas with a higher population density, such as downtown, have considerably higher crime rates. The single most important issue that the city as a whole faces is gun violence and crime.

24. Lubbock, Texas
Population:  263,960

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,795

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,058

Lubbock, Texas is termed as the third most dangerous city in the U.S. for 2021, according to a nationwide study conducted by SafeWise, ranking high in violent crime and property crime.

23. Houston, Texas
Population:  2,302,878

Violent crimes in 2022: 25,697

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,115

Houston is also a major center for the trafficking of cocaine, cannabis, heroin, MDMA and methamphetamin e due to its size and proximity to major countries that export illegal drugs.

22. South Fulton, Georgia
Population:  111,158

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,147

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,131

South Fulton, Georgia is one of the newest cities in the Atlanta metro area.

Given the economic and social upheaval caused by the pandemic over the past few years, there has been a rise in crime rates, especially gun violence.

21. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Population:  251,350

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,849

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,133

Homicide rates nearly doubled from 2015 to 2019 but dropped by 18.2% from 2019 to 2020, the FBI data showed. In 2000, there were 50 reported homicides, and, in 2021, there were 119.

20. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Population:  563,305

Violent crimes in 2022: 6,595

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,170

Amongst the largest cities, Milwaukee ranked high for murder, aggravated assault, and robbery. Property crimes and motor vehicle theft are at an all-time high in the city as well, causing concern to the citizens of Milwaukee.

19. Aurora, Colorado
Population:  393,537

Violent crimes in 2022: 4,642

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,184

Aurora’s murders, aggravated assaults, and robberies are at all-time highs according to Aurora Police Department reports and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

18. Chattanooga, Tennessee
Population:  184,086

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,184

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,186

Chattanooga, TN is a city that has higher than average crime rates when compared to the US as a whole.

17. Dayton, Ohio
Population:  135,944

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,620

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,191

There has been a massive increase in violence and gun use as an overreaction to disputes that could be resolved without assault weapons.

16. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Population:  425,096

Violent crimes in 2022: 5,130

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,206

Minneapolis was sort of the center of the defunding of the police movement after the death of Floyd at the hands of then-Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.

Protests and then violent riots rocked the city in the name of Black Lives Matter.  Since the Floyd riots, violent crime has skyrocketed in Minneapolis.

15. Stockton, California
Population:  321,819

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,921

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,218

The cheap housing and lack of opportunity have led to a community with many low-income households along with mental, emotional, and addiction issues, leading to a rise in crime.

14. Baltimore, Maryland
Population:  569,931

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,041

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,235

Baltimore, Maryland has long had a reputation as being one of the most violent cities in the United States.  This year gun crimes have resulted in dozens of shooting homicides, assaults, and robberies with deadly weapons.

13. Peoria, Illinois
Population:  110,021

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,367

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,242

Becky Rossman, CEO of Peoria Community Against Violence, said 43% of households in Peoria are single moms. She said the absence of male role models and a lack of resources often lead young people to a life of crime.

12. Lansing, Michigan
Population:  112,537

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,422

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,263

The rise in violence is not unique to Lansing in Michigan. Since the pandemic hit the US in early 2020, researchers have documented sharp jumps in domestic violence, violent crime, homicides, and gun violence more generally.

11. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Population:  561,008

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,442

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,326

As of 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. This wave of crime is particularly concerning and requires attention.

10. Springfield, Missouri
Population:  170,067

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,292

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,347

There are a variety of factors that contribute to violent crime in Springfield, including poverty and drug use. But the number one driver of violent crime in the city is domestic violence.

9. Cleveland, Ohio
Population:  361,607

Violent crimes in 2022: 5,293

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,463

Cleveland is one of the most important cities in the Midwest. Unfortunately, Cleveland has one of the highest crime rates in the United States, including property and violent crime.

8. St. Louis, Missouri
Population:  286,578

Violent crimes in 2022: 4,205

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,467

The City of St. Louis is known for manufacturing industries, the Gateway Arch, and baseball. Over the last few years, rapes, robberies, and burglaries have risen significantly, which has led to an unfortunate rise in crime wave, troublesome and worrying for the citizens of Missouri.

7. Rockford, Illinois
Population:  146,713

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,155

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,468

Rockford is among the most violent cities in America. Violent crime rates have increased nationwide following the pandemic.

6. Kansas City, Missouri
Population:  509,297

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,485

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,469

5. Tacoma, Washington
Population:  221,776

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,488

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,572

Tacoma is one of the largest cities in Washington state. It has a population of 221,776 – making it rank the third largest in the state and only surpassed by the economic hub Seattle and the riverside city Spokane. The crime rate in Tacoma, Washington is higher than the US average. Tacoma has seen a major spike in crime. Arson, robbery, stolen property, and sex offense cases are threatening the population on a daily basis.

4. Pueblo, Colorado
Population: 111,456

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,813

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,626

Pueblo is one of Colorado’s most crime-ridden and dangerous cities, with violent and property crimes being some of the most prevalent and ongoing. In Pueblo, violent crimes most often committed are manslaughter, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault.

3. Little Rock, Arkansas
Population: 202,864

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,694

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,820

Little Rock, Arkansas, has a high rate of violent crime and violent crime. Violent crimes, including homicides, have been on the rise in Little Rock, with some parts of the city experiencing murder rates more than 100% higher for the first three months of 2022 compared to the same time period in 2021.

Strict Law enforcement along with education and community programs could offer solutions.

2. Detroit, Michigan
Population: 620,376

Violent crimes in 2022: 12,724

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 2,051

Detroit is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Michigan, but the rise in violence in the city is not unique to its state. Since the pandemic hit the US in early 2020, researchers have documented sharp jumps in domestic violence, violent crime, homicides, and gun violence more generally.

The increase in violent crime is not limited to big cities either. Nationwide, homicides in rural areas have spiked during the pandemic.

1. Memphis, Tennessee
Population: 621,056

Violent crimes in 2022: 13,091

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 2,107

Memphis is the second largest city in its state after the capital, Nashville. It has a population of 621,056. It often gets criticism for high levels of crime, and perhaps it’s unsurprising that it ranks first on our list in terms of violent crimes as well. Using census data, the think tank found Memphis had one of the largest jumps in functional unemployment since the pandemic began, which has contributed to the rise in crime significantly, as well as increased tension, poor mental health, and easy access to firearms.

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General Discussion / The problem has escaped in San Francisco for a while now so nothing new

« on: July 18, 2023, 12:45:59 PM »

'Problems have escaped': Crime in this liberal city is now spreading to one of the richest neighborhoods in US

"The problems in the Tenderloin have escaped the Tenderloin." Larceny, robbery, assaults and motor vehicle theft crimes were all up from 2020-2022, according to San Francisco police data. A recent string of armed robberies targeting women with children last month in a nice San Francisco neighborhood shocked residents.

Alamo Square is a nice tourists spot with the Painted Ladies and nice family area but this FRAUD doesn't care even in broad daylight:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/14sf2nm/casual_alamo_square_smash_and_grab/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBGR0-IwcDY