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Re: Mitch says he will endorse the "national emergency" bill - 3 days ago

QuoteFilliam H. Muffman The easy money is for previous emergencies that haven't ended. I bet he takes money from the California wildfires and Puerto Rico hurricane efforts. The Puerto Rica governor is already threatening a lawsuit if the money earmarked toward Puerto Rico's recovery gets diverted to the wall.

by Sam3 - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Put it down and walk away, ladies: Drinking two or more diet beverages a day linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacks - 4 days ago

Quotejdc QuoteSteveO IMO it's pretty much common sense not to make a habit of drinking diet sodas, or any soda. There has been a mountain of research telling us this crap is basically toxic to the human body. meh, thats kinda apocalyptic. Like many things in life, moderation is the key. theres nothing *wrong* with drinking soda, even 2 cans a day. But 2 2 liter bottles a day, well, duh. that

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Re: FOX News drives the Nation. Here's more proof..... - 4 days ago

Any chance that a new Fairness Doctrine could get enacted in this day and age? QuotePam Sinclair has Boris Epstein as their new director. It's spreading. The Fairness Doctrine was rescinded during Reagan's administration. Let market forces rule they said. They knew exactly what they were creating. State news for the right wing.

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Re: "On Broadway" - 5 days ago

QuoteSteve G. On Broadway" is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil in collaboration with the team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Not really. Well... Sort of. Mann and Weil wrote it and it was recorded by the Cookies and the Crystals. The Drifters needed a song to be able to finish their album and Mann and Weil offered it to Leiber and Stoller. Leiber and Stoller

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Re: "On Broadway" - 5 days ago

I love the George Benson version. I'm partial to it, as that was the first version that I heard, back in my college days. I got to interview George when I was working at the student-run radio station, it was quite an honor, and he was quite gracious and made the interview easy, especially considering I was a newby when it came to interviewing.

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Re: Rumor: Apple Event, March 25, Steve Jobs Theater - 6 days ago

Sounds pretty underwhelming. So their little free news app will now become a paid service? I’ll go find another news aggregator site.

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Re: doomed I tell ya'?!....1st teaser for DC 'Doom Patrol' TV series...... - 7 days ago

That was a really bad promo.

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Re: I have come to a conclusion about modern vehicles - 8 days ago

My 1970 SAAB 99 had heated seats. Talk about the ensuing discussions when people rode in it! That same car also had a fuel injected engine and stay-on all-the-time headlights. But no radio... or cup holders.

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Re: flavor of the month?!......Coke unveils new flavor...... - 8 days ago

I might be in if cola manufacturers would get off the aspartame kick and go to Splenda or Stevia as their non-calorie sweetener choice. I can't stand colas or dr. Pepper-like drinks with that crappy sweetener. Everything tastes like chemicals. I don't know how anyone can drink that stuff.

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Re: Tipping for fast food delivery - 11 days ago

QuoteNewtonMP2100 .....for dine-in I will tip %.....but for delivery, tip dollar amount since there is no real 'service' meaning they are not serving you....... .....usually $3-$10 depending on the factors.....however, I always give tip for delivery in cash as it is better for the delivery person.....if you put tip on credit card, they have to keep track of it and get it later or if they have

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Re: 1 + 1 =__?!.....George Eads replacement on 'MacGyver' has been cast..... - 11 days ago

He's stated that he wants to be closer to his daughter. The show was to have been shot in LA when he signed on, but then production got moved to Atlanta.

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Re: Recommend me a cheap used note-taking laptop-small and light - 11 days ago

I don't have a recommendation, except for a used Macbook Air, but the requirement to transfer only via WiFi, but not USB, flash drive, or Ethernet is just plain stupid. WiFi can be intercepted. Direct USB transfer, or through the house Ethernet LAN, is much more secure.

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Re: SB 53: "one of the most boring Super Bowls ever" - 13 days ago

The Rams biggest issue was that they could not figure out how to shut down Edelman until it was too late. The offensive line also made a couple of costly mistakes that allowed Goff to get sacked.

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Re: Who knew? Standing up to Trump raises your popularity - 13 days ago

QuoteNewtonMP2100 ....Popular, you're gonna be popular I'll teach you the proper poise when you talk to boys Little ways to flirt and flounce, ooh! I'll show you what shoes to wear, how to fix your hair Everything that really counts to be— Popular, I'll help you be popular You'll hang with the right cohorts, you'll be good at sports Know the slang you've got to know So let's start cau

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Re: Who got the notification to turn your heat down? - 18 days ago

The alert woke me up, I looked at my phone thinking the US was under attack, or some other serious emergency, however the message that was left was pretty lame. It didn't address the reason for the request at all. Quote Due to extreme temps Consumers asks everyone to lower their heat to 65 or less through Fri

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Re: It's so cold... - 18 days ago

It's pretty balmy here compared to our western neighbors: The city of my alma mater, WMU: Not trying to renew a Christmas controversy.. but it's pretty appropriate:

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Re: Deer vs Bicycle - 18 days ago

Then the uphill bicyclist almost gets whapped by both the flying bike as well as the deer that caused the accident.

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Re: I got 26 below. What you got? - 19 days ago

We currently have a balmy 1°F with a feels-like of -14°F, thanks to the moderating effects of Lake Michigan. On the other hand we are getting walloped with snow thanks to lake effect. My daughter's school system just announced that they are going to be closed tomorrow as well, making it 4 days in a row, so the kids are having a 6 day weekend!

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Re: Tim Cook admits prices might be a tad high for iPhone - 19 days ago

I traded in my 5s in when my daughter got her XsMax and it got discounted by $150 at Verizon. Verizon guy said that the 5s was the oldest model they'd accept for trade-in.

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Re: legacy?!.....the Apple $29 battery replacement is over but iFIxit DIY kits are still $29..... - 19 days ago

QuoteRobert M Newt, My dad had the battery replaced in his 6S for $49 and change at the local Apple store. Did it about a week ago or so. Robert Yes, that is the new price. The Apple person who helped me when I ordered the $29 battery replacement mentioned that the replacement price is going up on Jan. 1, but said it would now be $49.

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Re: Weather - 19 days ago

We're at -4°F with a feels like of -14°F, though some are showing/saying -23. The temperature is going to moderate to a balmy 1° F but wind chills staying the same or increasing to -26°F. The winds are going to be picking up.

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Re: Weather - 19 days ago

Golfer, what weather stations do you use? I'm interested in setting one up at my house, but am not sure where to start. There seems to be quite a variety, in models as well as prices.

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Re: "The Donald Trump CELL BLOCK TANGO (Part One)" - Randy Rainbow - 20 days ago

I missed this one, I almost like it better than the Cell Block Tango. There is Nothing Like a Wall

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Re: “Share your best iPhone shot” contest - 24 days ago

Here it is:

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Re: Florida bank slaughter- the perp's identity; white and migrated from Indiana - 25 days ago

Quoterjmacs The SCotUS is revving up to slash handgun restrictions in New York City. Are we all excited for the coming years of banking? The wild, wild west returns to the 21st century. Get ready for shootouts and quick-draw gun duels in the streets.

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Re: Thule Gauntlet 3.0 15" MacBook Pro Sleeve, $15 - 25 days ago

I have the Spire Boot which I got from Mattkime and I love. What is nice about the Spire is that it has a second pocket where I can store the power supply and any small accessories, like a multi-card reader and mouse.

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Re: I SE you, you SE me?!......Apple refurb store restocked with iPhone SEs...... - 25 days ago

Than you. Looks like they are sold out. Oh well. I was looking at getting a new iPod with a nice camera.

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Re: I SE you, you SE me?!......Apple refurb store restocked with iPhone SEs...... - 25 days ago

QuoteNewtonMP2100 .....the 128GB Space Grey were the first to go but other colors....... ....if they still sold them as new, their sales would be higher..... Agreed. There is a market for small, inexpensive phones. I got my wife one, as a 32GB was on sale for $199, she told me she was glad I didn't get her a six or newer as she likes having a small phone. She'd be OK with even a smaller

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Re: So Long Prime, Don't Let The Door Hit Yabutt! - 25 days ago

I'm keeping Prime. Even though we probably do enough shopping to justify the cost, the real use of Prime these past couple of years has been TV watching. My family regularly watches stuff available on Prime. Also my daughter uses the Prime-available Amazon Music streaming service.

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Re: Pelosi tells Trump no State of the Union on Tuesday - 25 days ago

Couldn't McConnell offer the Senate chamber to Trump for the SOtU address? I admit I'm ignorant as to how these things work.

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