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General Discussion / I was in D-Town not too long ago and yes, lots of Arabs and Muslim there

« on: April 15, 2024, 02:00:55 PM »

Group that held Dearborn rally says 'Death to America' chants were wrongful

The Al Quds Committee Detroit said in a statement Wednesday night posted on Facebook that the chants at a protest on April 5 outside the Henry Ford Centennial Library were "wrongful" and "a mistake."

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Pro Sports Discussion / Well SoFi is better than nothing, ProudLao's boys got into SoFi too

« on: April 15, 2024, 01:17:32 AM »

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General Discussion / Again, the Trump hate rhetoric loyalists won't care even if he murders someone

« on: April 15, 2024, 01:03:09 AM »

Former RNC chair: Donald Trump's polling lead despite felony charges is an 'abomination'

WASHINGTON –Former President Donald Trump's polling lead despite his numerous felony charges is an “abomination” Michael Steele, a former head of the Republican National Committee said. “It says a lot about us doesn't it,” Steele said Thursday on a panel on MSNBC's “The 11th Hour.” “It is an abomination.

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General Discussion / Good move on RED state Texas' part IMO

« on: April 15, 2024, 12:59:55 AM »

Texas Proves Its Commitment To Freedom By Legalizing Kei Trucks

The Texas DMV has issued a ruling that these cars are now, and will remain, street legal for use on Texas roadways.

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General Discussion / Alex is pretty tall and some reason I thought she was older than Keanu

« on: April 15, 2024, 12:57:33 AM »

Perhaps because she does look older even though she's like 10 years younger  :

Keanu Reeves Allegedly Ready To Marry Alexandra Grant, Refuses To Sign Prenup As He 'Trusts' Her

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General Discussion / When there's no real consequences, idiots won't care if they hurt the elderlies

« on: April 12, 2024, 02:00:30 PM »

Family of grandmother attacked on church steps blasts lawmakers for not holding criminals accountable

Tahliambouris walked up the church stairs on Sunday when the teenage suspect ran alongside her and then pushed her from the top step, surveillance footage shows. Her family said a lax approach to law and order, coupled with a high recidivism rate, continues to put unsuspecting victims in harm's way.

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General Discussion / Germany has a bad history w/ Jews so are they trying to make up for the Oct. 7

« on: April 12, 2024, 01:58:02 PM »

...attack  :

Germany to pay US$27 million to Holocaust survivors in Israel amid Gaza war
Many Holocaust survivors have been impacted by the October 7 attacks on Israel
Each of the 113,000 Jewish survivors in Israel will receive a payment of US$235

Germany said on Thursday it is providing €25 million (US$27 million) for Holocaust survivors in Israel to help them cope with the effects of the war in Gaza.

Each of the 113,000 Jewish survivors in Israel will receive a one-off payment of €220, (US$235) according to the Claims Conference, an organisation that seeks damages for Holocaust survivors and which worked with the German government on the scheme.

“Many Holocaust survivors were hit particularly hard by the Hamas attacks,” a German finance ministry spokeswoman said, pointing to the loss of homes or support systems in the form of care.

The additional funds were aimed at helping them “in this frightening war situation”, she said.

Gideon Taylor, president of the Claims Conference, praised the payout as a “message of solidarity” from Germany to Israel’s Holocaust survivors.
The payments are being distributed in Israel in cooperation with the Claims Conference and the Holocaust Survivors Rights Authority of the Israeli government, the ministry said.

Germany is a staunch supporter of Israel and its response to the Hamas attacks and ensuing conflict has been driven by its own dark past, and the slaughter of six million Jews by the Nazis during the second world war.

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General Discussion / Dogecoin produces more millionaires?

« on: April 12, 2024, 01:41:41 PM »

Dogecoin Millionaires Are Increasing: Investors With $1M+ In DOGE Revealed
Dogecoin (DOGE) took the internet by storm in 2021 after comments from Elon Musk and a large following on social media. The token has seen some of the largest price increases of any asset of all time; the token is up over 33,000% since its launch in 2013. Who is investing in this project? How much have they made? Let's take a look.

DOGE first began trading in 2013 and did not see much meaningful price action until early 2021 when the token went from a fraction of a cent to nearly $0.75 in four months. This move marked a gain of over 13,000%. The price has since fallen to around $0.20, with a market cap of around $30 billion.

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General Discussion / This California business continues to do well

« on: April 12, 2024, 01:19:39 PM »

In-N-Out’s billionaire heiress says she stood in line for 2 hours to land a job at her own store when she was just a teenager to shake the ‘stigma of being the owner’s kid’ and ‘earn respect’

Lynsi Snyder’s path to ownership of burger chain In-N-Out is scarred by family tragedy—and defined by the 41-year-old’s unwavering determination to ensure she’d earned her place in the business by gaining the respect of her peers.

Snyder took on the top job at the West Coast chain aged 27 in 2010, leading the business founded by her grandparents in 1948. When Snyder's grandfather, Harry Snyder, died in December 1976 the business was led by his sons Rich and Guy.


Rich Snyder—Lynsi's uncle—died in a plane crash in Orange County in 1993, followed by the death of her father in 1999. At the age of 17, Lynsi Snyder was the last blood relative surviving of the burger dynasty.

But the young businesswoman never wanted to be handed any opportunities courtesy of her surname, so she queued up for two hours outside a new In-N-Out restaurant in Redding, Calif. to land a summer job at the chain aged 17.

"I think that there's a stigma that can come with being the owner's kid," Snyder told NBC's Today and Morning News Now in an interview released this week. "I just wanted to be respected like others, doing it the right way and not having the special treatment."

Her first job at In-N-Out saw Snyder doing the minor jobs expected of new staff: slicing onions, preparing tomatoes and separating salad leaves. No one knew Snyder's identity at the store except its manager, the heiress told Orange Coast Magazine in 2014, ensuring she was treated the same by her colleagues as any other teenager.

In 2024 Snyder's net worth stands at $6.7 billion, per Forbes, after she oversaw the opening of the chain's 400th store and launched in three new states: Colorado, Oregon and Texas.

But her family's painful history is never out of mind for the mother of four, she said: "It really was that family pain and tragedy that really put each leader in its place."

In an homage to her family, Snyder also oversaw the construction of a replica of In-N-Out's first ever restaurant in Baldwin Park, California, which opened in 2014.

In the early days of leading the business Snyder struggled to establish her identity within the family-founded behemoth that employs more than 36,000 people.

"In the earlier days I actually wore pantsuits, and I did that because I felt like I was supposed to," Snyder added.

A flick through Snyder's interviews and Instagram illustrate the In-N-Out owner is anything but the suit-wearing board executive who keeps their work and home life separate.

A musician and fan of drag racing, Snyder oversaw the formation of In-N-Out's "company band," a rock group called .48 special. The Snyders—right back to Harry—have always been avid fans of California's car culture and in 2023 began a multi-year partnership with the National Hot Rod Association.

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General Discussion / Want conspiracy theory stuff? Well, this Friday the 13th one is getting on track

« on: April 12, 2024, 12:07:12 AM »

...another end of the world belief is rumbling about this:

On April 13, 2029, Apophis will pass less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) from our planet's surface – closer than the distance of geosynchronous satellites. During that 2029 close approach, Apophis will be visible to observers on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere without the aid of a telescope or binoculars.

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General Discussion / When my wife was pregnant, I told her that if it comes down to you

« on: April 11, 2024, 11:55:49 PM »

...or the baby, I choose you 100 percent because sh1t can happen during pregnancy and labor:

Husband of former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who died after stillbirth speaks out on his loss, lingering questions

Now, Clayton Anderson is speaking out about her tragic death, the loss of his child, and questions about maternal care he wants answered. Krystal Anderson died of sepsis in March after a stillbirth. "She was my world… my best friend and obviously the love of my life and mother to our children," said Clayton Anderson.

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General Discussion / Tough spot for Grandma but guess what? They are adults so let them duke it out

« on: April 11, 2024, 11:51:48 PM »

My Daughter Slept With My Granddaughter’s Boyfriend. All Hell Has Broken Loose.

"What am I'm suppose to do here?"

My family blew up recently. My granddaughter “Evelyn” is 20 years old, attending a local college, and was dating this guy. That relationship ended, because she caught her boyfriend in bed with her mother, “Mia.” Evelyn moved out of her mother’s home and in with me, and has gone no contact with her mother. I am extremely disappointed and disturbed by my daughter’s conduct. But as mad and as disappointed as I am, I do want to continue to have a relationship with her, if only to get a clear answer as to why she did something so awful.

This isn’t good enough for Evelyn, though. Over the past few weeks, she’s basically been trying to round up the entire family to go no contact with Mia, and has adopted a very “with me or against me” sort of attitude about all of this. I get it. She’s very young, and she was grievously betrayed. But it rankles to have a guest in my home telling me who I can and cannot associate with. On the other hand, I sort of agree with her. This is the worst thing Mia’s ever done. But it’s not the first time I’ve been taken aback by something my daughter has done. If it was just a choice of who I want to spend time with, Evelyn is the clear choice, but I resent her putting me in this position. What can I do here?

—Just Want a Peaceful Retirement

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Pro Sports Discussion / RIP American born Japanese Champ

« on: April 11, 2024, 02:17:51 PM »

Hawaii-born sumo champion Akebono Taro dies of heart failure at the age of 54 in Japan

Sumo legend Taro Akebono, who drove a resurgence in the sport's popularity and became its first foreign grand champion, has died of heart failure at the age of 54. The Hawaiian-born wrestler passed away in a Tokyo hospital earlier this month, his family said in a statement.

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General Relationship / Seems like women are on the losing end when it comes to the gap??

« on: April 11, 2024, 02:14:38 PM »

Too old and society criticizes you for being a sugar mama

Too young and society criticizes you for being a gold digger...

Sam Taylor-Johnson, 57, admits age-gap relationship with husband Aaron, 33, can be ‘uncomfortable’ at times

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General Discussion / I have the annual pass so doesn't apply to me but April 20, 2024 is the day if

« on: April 11, 2024, 01:57:17 PM »

..you don't want to pay the entrance fee:

National Park Week kicks off on April 20 and runs until April 28. Entry fees to every national park in the country are waived on April 20.