people will commit crimes with an air of impunity?As I am writing this, I’m listening to a Los Angeles news radio station (about 120 miles north of me) that is broadcasting y... morepeople will commit crimes with an air of impunity?As I am writing this, I’m listening to a Los Angeles news radio station (about 120 miles north of me) that is broadcasting yet another high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle. I just tuned in, but according to the commentator, it’s been going on for at least 30 minutes. The police have just broken off the chase in the interest of public safety, and helicopters are instead taking up tracking the suspect vehicle. Also according to the commentator, the fact that it’s a property crime and no injury or death has as yet been ascertained, if apprehended, the suspect will most likely be checked for outstanding wants or warrants. If none are found, he or she will be cited, given a notice to appear in court, and then will be released from custody, all of this taking place within a few hours of been being arrested.
This is also true if the person is on parole or probation for previous offenses and/or convictions, because without an actual want or war... less
There are times when adults say things within earshot of young children without realizing that they’re being heard, and times when young children pick up things from adults&r... moreThere are times when adults say things within earshot of young children without realizing that they’re being heard, and times when young children pick up things from adults’ conversations, and then the children repeat the words in public without realizing that there might be negative consequences. Of course, it’s not the child’s fault at all.~
items that were never returned to you, indicating a situation where it would have been impossible to track you down, or the person had no way of tracking you down, or simply decide... moreitems that were never returned to you, indicating a situation where it would have been impossible to track you down, or the person had no way of tracking you down, or simply decided to keep the item.~
Over the course of my life, I found out the hard way what it’s like to sit next to a speeder, a tail-gater, a rude driver, an inconsiderate driver, unsafe drivers, and... more
Over the course of my life, I found out the hard way what it’s like to sit next to a speeder, a tail-gater, a rude driver, an inconsiderate driver, unsafe drivers, and once, a driver who happily boasted that he was driving even though his license was suspended. Each of those incidents were one time only that I made sure did not repeat.
ask for is the license plate number.
Question: How many of you know this information by heart? (Depending on where you are when your car is stolen, a second sour... moreask for is the license plate number.
Question: How many of you know this information by heart? (Depending on where you are when your car is stolen, a second source of information might not be readily available to you.)1. I do.2. Mine is easy to remember; I have personalized plates.3. I think I know mine, well, I’m pretty sure I do.4. Meh, I have it written down on a piece of paper that I keep in the car. Hey, wait . . .5. Report it? Heck, I need the insurance money.
6. Look over there, Randy D, a whole bunch of typos! (Grabs Randy’s car keys, jumps in his car and speeds off to a chop shop.)7. I have several photos of different angles of my car, my plate, and the VIN saved in my phone.8. Two or more of the above.9. None of the above/other answer.~ less
I found a 350 million year old fossilized piece of a tree branch in a limestone formation at a local park. A college professor verified what it was and said he had never seen its l... moreI found a 350 million year old fossilized piece of a tree branch in a limestone formation at a local park. A college professor verified what it was and said he had never seen its like before.
I can’t say I’ve ever had a negative situation with one, but a neighbor of mine has dogs, and on more than one occasion, they have bitten mail carriers, so much s... moreI can’t say I’ve ever had a negative situation with one, but a neighbor of mine has dogs, and on more than one occasion, they have bitten mail carriers, so much so that the US Postal Service first of all places the address on a temporary ban; they had to go to the post office to pick up their mail. I can’t remember how long the ban lasted, maybe a couple of months, maybe six. When it was lifted, sure enough, another dog-bite incident, and the ban was back on, only permanently this time. For about the past four years, the neighbor has had to pick up mail at the post office.
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When I listen to a radio and want to change stations, it’s simple: I reach over and change the station! It takes two seconds. When I listen online, however, it&r... more When I listen to a radio and want to change stations, it’s simple: I reach over and change the station! It takes two seconds. When I listen online, however, it’s go to the home button, select log on option, Touch ID here, open this, click here, minimize that, scroll, scroll, scroll, swipe right three times, select station, confirm that I want to leave the current station, close this, select again, decline the opinion poll, scroll again, tap twice, decline the pop-up ad, enter zip code, pretend to read the entire privacy agreement, accept privacy agreement, click this again . . . Grrrrrrrr. Okay, so I’m exaggerating.
What are some examples you can cite from personal experience of technology making something more complicated and/or more difficult as opposed to making it better?~ less
Today I heard about all the home and car breakins in Parksville and I started thinking about the song Little Robbers by the Motels. In case you never heard it -&n... moreToday I heard about all the home and car breakins in Parksville and I started thinking about the song Little Robbers by the Motels. In case you never heard it - it goes a little something like this - little robbers are on my mind little robbers going steal you blind if you don't watch out. Take my suitcase from my back put it down and it don't come back. - little robbers. Little robbers are every where little robbers they don't care little robbers just sit there and go ya ya ya they go ya ya ya they go ya ya YA. Cheers! less
this question asks the opposite; which has been your least favorite vehicle, and why? If you care to list more than one vehicle as least favorites, please feel free to do so.... morethis question asks the opposite; which has been your least favorite vehicle, and why? If you care to list more than one vehicle as least favorites, please feel free to do so.
Mine were these two, a Ford Mustang and an Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, the latter being the worst of the pair.
The Mustang was my first and last sports car. I found it to be slung way too low for my preferences, the way the driver’s seat was designed was far too “laid back” and could not be adjusted differently, much too restrictive field of visibility, too difficult to be seen by other drivers. I learned that sports cars are not my choice, and I have shied away from them ever since.
When I was growing up, my stepfather always said that a car is nothing but a hole to throw money into, and 15 years later, I had to agree with that sentiment because I became the owner of the Olds. It had so many mechanical problems that I called myself a member of the Part-of-the-Month-Club. I poured so much mo... less
I've heard suggestions that he was a fascist, a communist, a racist, and an anti-Semite. The first two are, of course, contradictory. Was he a political nut? Did he hate blacks and... moreI've heard suggestions that he was a fascist, a communist, a racist, and an anti-Semite. The first two are, of course, contradictory. Was he a political nut? Did he hate blacks and Jews? Or are these typical malicious lies we like to tell about great men so we don't have to feel so unaccomplished?
1. Type of vehicle, such as sedan, truck, SUV, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, or other.2. Size.3. New or used or doesn’t matter.4. Propulsion non-electric, electric... more
1. Type of vehicle, such as sedan, truck, SUV, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, or other.2. Size.3. New or used or doesn’t matter.4. Propulsion non-electric, electric, or other.5. Exterior color.5a. Interior color (if applicable).6. Any other specifications that you either must have, want to have, would like to have, or might consider.
7. When you might purchase it, such as immediately, within the next week, month, four months, year, when finances allow, awaiting a particular financially-related event to happen, depends on how long my current vehicle holds out, other factors determine it, etc.
Thank you.I am thinking of 1. a pickup truck 2. two-door, standard cab, medium sized bed3. most likely used4. 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder gas propulsion engine5. black, but if used, will accept dark blue or dark brown6. nothing older than 5 years, no salvage vehicle, no history of accidents, complete power package, Bluetooth compatible, GPS, tire sensors, tire size must be standard7. no nee... less
my neighbor was doing drugs and she finally got kicked out, now theyve been putting plastic on the walls, guess they found meth on the walls, ive never done dr... more my neighbor was doing drugs and she finally got kicked out, now theyve been putting plastic on the walls, guess they found meth on the walls, ive never done drugs myself but i wondered if my bldg could get shut down cause of it. any ideas?
1975 Ford Granada, black 2-door sedanHonda Civic, white 4-door sedan 1981 Datsun 210, silver 2-door sedanOldsmobile something-or-other, olive green 4-door hatchback Dod... more
1975 Ford Granada, black 2-door sedanHonda Civic, white 4-door sedan 1981 Datsun 210, silver 2-door sedanOldsmobile something-or-other, olive green 4-door hatchback Dodge something-or-other, white 4-door sedan
Ford Mustang, tan 2-door sports carToyota Corolla, red 4-door sedan Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, grey 4-door sedan Ford Taurus, black 4-door sedanNissan Maxima, black 4-door sedanChevy Cavalier, blue 4-door sedan1999 Toyota Avalon, black 4-door sedan2006 Nissan Altima, dark blue 4-sedan2015 Toyota RAV-4, black 4-door SUV I’m sure I’ve forgotten at least one or two.
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1. Get happy because evidence that can clear you must have been discovered2. Get happy because they’ve figured out it‘s just mistaken identity3. Get h... more1. Get happy because evidence that can clear you must have been discovered2. Get happy because they’ve figured out it‘s just mistaken identity3. Get happy because the public defender or your own defense attorney has arrived4. Get happy because good cop is about to cone in and take over and bas cop is going to step out5. Get happy because it’s lunchtime on a Wednesday, and you know it’s bologna sandwich with cheese day6. Get nervous because they must have discovered that your alibi is falling apart like moth-eaten cloth
7. Get nervous because witnesses could be in there to say whether or not they can identity you8. Two or more of the above9. None of the above/other answer_____________~ less
A) I am currently doing the 18:6 and it’s the bestest.
B) I lost my mind at day 10 of the 18:6 and quit.
C) My brain is broken at this time of night be... moreA) I am currently doing the 18:6 and it’s the bestest.
B) I lost my mind at day 10 of the 18:6 and quit.
C) My brain is broken at this time of night because I’m doing the 18:6
D) Not doing the 18:6 yet because I’m still living in 2019
E) purple
I was reading about director William Friedkin rejecting composer Lalo Schifrin's original score for the movie. Then I read that this movie trailer, according to the article, caused... moreI was reading about director William Friedkin rejecting composer Lalo Schifrin's original score for the movie. Then I read that this movie trailer, according to the article, caused some people to run out of the theaters to vomit and supposedly caused some to have seizures. Whether or not you've seen the movie - - (I have) - - this is one scary trailer!! Just moments ago was the first time I've seen it.
(And it features Schifrin's music, which I like, too)
Model Engineer magazine, originally published with & Electrician in the title, is as its name implies, for a readership with a lay but reasonably broad grasp of engineering princip... moreModel Engineer magazine, originally published with & Electrician in the title, is as its name implies, for a readership with a lay but reasonably broad grasp of engineering principles and related science.The latest edition (Vol.225 No.4643, 17 July 2020) publishes two extracts from its early-20C predecessor; the first on international affairs, the second on the "Enviroment" as it was not called then.'1) Fulsomely praising the technical inventiveness and ingenuity of what he called the "Chinese race" the editor commented, ".... The prospect of China becoming the workshop of the world is, perhaps, too remote to contemplate, but that China may be someday a formidable competitor in things mechanical is worth a passing thought." The date? 1904. (ref. ME&E Vol.XI No. 179; 29 Sept. 1904.)Particularly prescient for the magazine's modern readers, since most of the small lathes and other machine-tools now sold to model-engineers are made in either Taiwan or the People's Republic... less
