AP’s move is a little self-serving as smaller news orgs are likely to use AP’s services (as well as Reuters’).

HOWEVER, I think this is a good thing as AP and Reuters’ normally provide news based on facts written by real people.

A few companies are buying up TV stations, newspapers, and radio stations and presenting opinion as news. Sinclair’s TV news is one example.

It does not prevent people from voting.

It may, however, amplify distortions of the truth or bold-face lies.

With regards to AIPAC it amplifies the voice of a group that is ONLY concerned with the advancement of Israeli interests.

a/s/l

Forums are alive and well when looking for car info. Whenever I get a different car I look for communities with the most activity and that is usually a forum.

The one exception I can think of (proving the post to be true) is the first generation Tundra (2000-2007). The FB group had more current news than the forums and I managed to get banned (first time ever).

“Sounds like we can’t trust the IDF.”

Fixed that for you.

Damn, I admit I was guessing after looking at the headlines. Glad to hear someone is attempting to do it safely.

I am familiar with engineering and was amazed at all the corners cut by Oceangate.

There were several people who quit working with OceanGate because their failure would paint all submersibles with a bad reputation. And thanks to morons like you and Stockton, they were right.

Please don’t lump me in with Stockton. I may be a moron in many respects but I disagree with his whole approach the endeavor.

Safety rules are usually written in blood and ignored all of them.

The Titanic lies at a depth of about 12,500 feet (3,800 metres) and there are only a handful of subs currently rated to go there. I’d bet money this new ass-clown is going to treat safety the same way the last one did.

My very first thought was the upside flag is a sign of distress. I don’t hang with right wing anarchists or white nationalists. I did a search and found this:

It has been a widely recognized symbol of distress since the nation’s founding, when sailors turned the American flag upside down to signal that their ships were sinking, on fire or trapped in ice.

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I can’t watch it.

We’ve previously adopted a senior dog. He was basically deaf when we got him and had 50% vision in one eye. He was able to go out in our small fenced yard and find his way back but occasionally got confused. Occasionally our neighbor’s kids would leave the shared gate open and he would end up in their yard.

If this happened to him I would lose it.

I love thunderstorms. No way they are putting me to sleep.

I wrote a related reply about lack of small trucks in the US last night on The Autopian.

The large pickup/SUV was not exactly chosen by the people. The 1964 Chicken Tax has limited people’s choices and remains in order to give US domestic automakers an advantage over imported competitors. Combined with CAFE rules (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) of the ’70s small trucks were effectively wiped from the US market.

Why would a US automaker produce a small truck when they could produce a larger truck with more profit?

Agree 100 percent.

I’ve been reading reviews from EU and Australia. The initial quality has improved a lot.

I live in CA and try to keep track of things like this. These are two smaller companies along with many others that have stopped insuring homes in CA.

Truth. I’ve worked in one that provided mirrors to remind you to smile.

Big hug.

Unfortunately I cannot help directly as I’m a cis male that has lived in NYC, LA, and SF Bay Area the last 25 years.

Even in progressive locations there are establishments that are not. I suggest trying to find places you would be comfortable in. That may be a gym, coffee shop, or bar. Make conversation and get a feel for the place.

There is a local dive bar I frequent that is very LGBTQ friendly. Last night my wife and I talked to a transsexual woman (she shared this info) for almost an hour about what happens to donated body parts. She then took off to her friend’s place.

They are called “Wireless” headphones when there is a wire connecting them. “True Wireless” means two separate earbuds.

I loved the R32-R34 in the late 90s. I still do. They were raw sports cars. Since I’m in the States they have never been affordable and 25 years later still don’t have the disposable income to get one.

The R35 was different from the beginning. More refined, etc…

Boring in my mind.

Union trades. That’s where the money is, unfortunately for this conversation few areas have full union coverage.

I’ve worked in NYC. You can not do much in commercial buildings without union help.

I would strongly recommend wiring the negative directly to the battery. It is the easiest way to avoid ground issues especially with larger loads.

Can not comment on the breakers as I have no experience with them.