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Re: I need baseball season to start tomorrow. Thanks Shohei. - Yesterday

That is $250 million more than the next largest contract - and that was for 12 years.

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Re: More comedy: Texas GOP shocked, SHOCKED! to learn… - Yesterday

QuoteSpeedy Gosh, hard for me to cheer either side in this case so I’ll cheer on both sides. Put me on the jury and I’ll find for the plaintiffs and award $1. But hit them with court costs.

by Ombligo - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Dominion wins access to Newsmax journalists' texts in its defamation case - Yesterday

I'm bothered by this only because I never like the court ordering any journalist to open up their notes, editor discussions, etc. This weakens journalism and sets a dangerous precedent. Don't think it couldn't be used by the right against the NYT, WaPo, or any other media outlet.

by Ombligo - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Court-Approved Abortion - Yesterday

No surprise. I also won't be surprised when the court either reverses the ruling or drags it out for a convenient nine months. This will end up being a challenge to the Texas law against traveling out of state to obtain medical care. The woman should have undergone the procedure immediately after the ruling before Paxton could get involved.

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Re: where to retire ..... - 2 days ago

We owned a couple of acres on a western Caribbean island in my wife's home country but finally sold it last year. The island had about 20,000 expats when we sold (vs. less than 5000 when we purchased in 1998). The locals learned fast to give a wide berth to the invading Norte Americanos. Living in Florida, I learned a long time ago that there is nothing more aggravating than hearing about how

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Re: Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans - 2 days ago

It is the Republicans, if they swear allegiance to the Orange Highness, they are qualified.

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Re: Does anyone actually pay for Apple Music? - 2 days ago

I never take free subscriptions because I'll likely forget to cancel and end up paying for something I never wanted to start with. If I want it (or the wife does, which explains Max) I'll pay for it.

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RIP Ryan O'neal - 2 days ago

Love Story Paper Moon What's up, Doc? That is just a sampling of his portfolio. He was 82. RIP Preppy

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Re: Appeals court upholds key provisions of Trump gag order in federal Jan. 6 case - 2 days ago

I wonder if he has already violated the order today. EDIT; Duh.. obviously he has, what was I thinking?

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Re: Student in Texas Is Suspended Over Hair Length Again - 2 days ago

Earlier reports stated that he had never had any disciplinary incidents prior to this. He also was allowed his hair length before this year.

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Re: Training Flights - 2 days ago

I'm sure it is coincidental that this is happening right after Venezuela voted on annexing Guyana oil fields.

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A promising breast cancer vaccine trial is underway - 2 days ago

A groundbreaking vaccine created through decades of research at the Cleveland Clinic and developed by Anixa Biosciences in San Jose, California is driving innovation by targeting triple-negative breast cancer, the disease's deadliest and most aggressive form. "This vaccine could potentially eliminate breast cancer," said Dr. Amit Kumar, Anixa CEO. The vaccine's findings from its f

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Re: Student in Texas Is Suspended Over Hair Length Again - 2 days ago

Just read about another African-American child with hair issues - A seven-year-old was removed from her cheerleading squad because if her hair wasn't curly, it would be too long. . This wasn't at a school, but just the same it is blatantly wrong.

by Ombligo - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: 3 way presidential race, 2 countries - 2 days ago

Putin/Trump '24 The Dictator's Choice

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College Bowl Game Mania - join the MRF group - 2 days ago

Join the forum bowl game pick'um and show how little you know about college football.

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Re: Student in Texas Is Suspended Over Hair Length Again - 2 days ago

This is no longer about hair length, this is about a school district refusing to admit they are wrong.

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Re: CNN will host two GOP debates in January - 3 days ago

QuoteThe events will provide Republican voters an opportunity to hear the governing philosophies of the leading candidates May as well just listen to crickets chirping.

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Re: "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy....." - 3 days ago

There is only a single USS Arizona survivor alive, Lou Center, now 101 years old.

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Re: Hanukkah tonite! Starts at 5pm ET Dec 7-Dec 15 - 3 days ago

Chag Hanukkah Sameach

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Re: Kevin McCarthy to depart House at end of year - 3 days ago

Quotegabester Oh goodness, I just had a horrifying thought... What if he thinks he can run for President? No worries, the House would never confirm his electoral votes.

by Ombligo - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Buying a used laptop... what to look for - 3 days ago

The biggest risk is water damage as the damage will get worse over time as corrosion takes place. Unfortunately, Macs don't have moisture indicators like an iPhone. Still check every key for stickiness, as well as the trackpad. If the owner allows it, take the back cover off, and look for any corrosion or water spots.

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Re: Who Knew? About Norman Lear - 3 days ago

Lear dropped out of high school right after Pearl Harbor and enlisted. He was a Technical sergeant =in the US Army Air Corp stationed in Italy, serving aboard B17's as a radioman/gunner. Little known fact (to most civilians), all enlisted members of a bomber crew were sergeants. This was an automatic rank as Geneva War Convention afforded sergeants better treatment if taken as a POW. German PO

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Re: Republican running for Santos seat convicted yesterday on Jan. 6 charges - 3 days ago

He has been convicted, seems like that would disqualify him from holding office based on the 14th Amendment.

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Re: RIP: Norman Lear at 101 [ TV producer ]..... - 4 days ago

Prior to his career in television, Lear dropped out of high school and joined the US Army in WW2. He was a radio operator on a B17, flying 52 missions. There is so much more to men of his generation than we generally know.

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Re: Kevin McCarthy to depart House at end of year - 4 days ago

Quotegadje Do they hold special elections, or the governor will appoint someone else? What is the repuglican majority at this point? A special election will be called with the race decided within six months. McCarthy's district is a safe Republican majority. A Democrat stands little chance in it. In January, the Republican majority will be down to two.

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Re: Biden says that 'if Trump wasn’t running, I’m not sure I’d be running' - 4 days ago

Biden has done a solid job in an impossible situation. Still, I would feel much better about the '24 election with another candidate. That isn't because of my vote, which he will get, but because of the swing voters who seem to have no memory and no interest in the truth of the situation. They vote on appearances, and Biden appears feeble. A younger candidate would likely attract those voters mor

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Re: RIP: Norman Lear at 101 [ TV producer ]..... - 4 days ago

A huge talent, his resume reads like Television's top hits. Those were the days...

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Re: Post your favorite Christmas movies - 4 days ago

QuoteIt Happened on Fifth Avenue - 1947 (One of my very favorites) mine too, along with Christmas in Connecticut and Joyeux Noel

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Re: NY Jets drama, Rodgers criticizes Jets over Sack Wilson leaked comments - 4 days ago

The Jets should just take the plunge and sign johnny Manzell.

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Re: More comedy from Comer - 5 days ago

Well, the good news is I can never go into politics because I helped out my kid when he was getting started. The world is just a tiny bit safer due to that.

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