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  1. I don't think glasses are a genetic trait.
  2. I don't know why your background confuses me, but it always does. You were married and have kids and it must have been with her where your wife said something like she always knew she was a lesbian. But then you got divorced and remarried? You can PM me, and it isn't so important, but I have a heard time keeping things straight. It seems like it all happened around Covid. And just to keep things on topic, I know some very smart doctors who were anti-vax for Covid. I couldn't understand it because scientifically, mRNA vaccines should be safer than the standard vaccines. mRNA doesn't enter the nucleus and can't intercalate into DNA. Now, granted there is a lot unknown, but that is the way things stand as of today. And it codes for a single protein, the spike protein. Meanwhile, a standard vaccine is an extremely large amalgamation of proteins that create thousands of antibodies that could attack intracellular proteins as well as microbial proteins. That seems much more dangerous to me.
  3. You seem very curious young man.
  4. Trump holds grudges - It may be unwise for Putin to tell him to fuck off.
  5. @South Austin Same - Same. She just needed a goatee or he needs to shave.
  6. 16.5M base salary - production last year was 27 completions for 379 yards and one touchdown. He missed 14 games last 2 years with a combined 84 catches.
  7. You can't pick 57 million different combinations. But I guess a computer program with enough kiosks could do it. I don't know if it needs to print them out, though.
  8. How do you do it without getting repeats?
  9. Reminds me of Shirley Hemphill.
  10. We usually sleep in separate beds. I have a nasty habit of sticking my thumb up her ass in the middle of the night which she isn't too fond of. No pics. For real.
  11. Mainly because I’m not even sure if Ewers was a legitimate walking threat.
  12. When Tug McGraw was asked if he preferred grass or astro turf he said, "I don't know, I've never smoked astro turf."
  13. Chilling Texts Reveal Surviving Roommates Were 'Freaking Out' After Not Being Able to Contact Idaho College Students on Day of Killings Summarize Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were stabbed to death on the morning of Nov. 13, 2022 Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. Photo: Courtesy of Chapin Family; Maddie Mogen/Instagram; Kaylee Goncalves/Instagram; Xana Kernodle/Instagram Published on March 7, 2025 11:29AM EST The two surviving roommates who were in an Idaho home when their four college friends were murdered texted one another to say how frightened they were on the morning of the killings, court documents show. Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, were brutally stabbed to death in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022 at an off-campus residence in Moscow, near the University of Idaho. Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing the victims and is scheduled to go on trial on Aug. 11. A judge has entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, per the Associated Press. The suspect is facing the death penalty, despite his defense team's plea to keep capital punishment off the table because Kohberger is on the autism spectrum. Per newly-released court documents, surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke — only referred to in the documents by their initials D.M. and B.F. — became worried after their friends didn't answer their texts at around 4:22 a.m. local time on the day their bodies were discovered. The University of Idaho students were killed on Nov. 13, 2022.instagram(2) “I’m freaking out,” D.M. messaged B.F., claiming she'd seen a man with “like [a] ski mask almost” over his head and mouth. “I’m not kidding am so freaked out," D.M. followed up, as B.F. replied, "So am I." "Come to my room," B.F. messaged D.M., adding, "Run," per the docs. Per Fox News, D.M. spent the night in B.F's room, before an unnamed person called 911 from the latter's phone at around noon the following day. The operator spoke to multiple people during the call, per a transcript seen by PEOPLE. The call was made after Kernodle was found unresponsive, the documents stated. The four victims had arrived back at the King Road home at approximately 1:45 a.m., per ABC News. D.M. messaged an Uber driver to inquire if he was driving at 2:10 a.m., the court documents stated, suggesting she was heading home at that time. Per a previously released probable cause affidavit, which was reviewed by PEOPLE in January 2023, a sheath for the knife used in the stabbings was left at the scene in the bed where Mogen and Goncalves were found deceased. This is where detectives found DNA linking Kohberger, according to the affidavit. Agents took trash from Kohberger's parents' home in Pennsylvania to test for a DNA match, the documents alleged. According to the affidavit, one of the surviving roommates said they saw the killer, described as "a figure clad in black clothing and a mask," walk past her as he left the crime scene, and she heard crying on the night of the killings. Kohberger was linked to the crime scene from DNA and cell phone pings, the affidavit alleged. Bryan Kohberger. Monroe County Correctional Facility via Getty Kernodle received a DoorDash order around 4 a.m. and was on TikTok on her phone at 4:12 a.m., the previously-released affidavit alleged. Goncalves, Mogen, and Kernodle were roommates and Chapin was staying the night with Kernodle, his girlfriend. At the time of the slayings, Kohberger was a Ph.D student at Washington State University studying criminal justice and criminology. The university, which is in Pullman, Wash., is approximately eight miles away from the residence in Moscow, Idaho where the four students were killed. Ada County Judicial Court didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.
  14. We say Russia has 1.5 million troops, although I find that hard to believe. https://crsreports.congress.gov Updated October 10, 2024 Russian Military Performance and Outlook Despite advantages of a larger recruitment base and defense industrial capacity, the Russian military has been unable to decisively defeat the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Russian military has suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment. Its performance arguably has been hindered by a rigid command and control structure, a weakened corps of trained and professional units, and a reliance on tactics with high casualty rates. The Russian military, however, remains a resilient and capable adversary and continues to make steady progress capturing territory in Ukraine. It appears likely to sustain its operational tempo for the immediate future. Since 2022, Congress has supported Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s renewed invasion. Members may consider the Russian military’s condition and performance as they evaluate the state of the war, assess the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions on Russia and assistance to Ukraine, and deliberate about whether to appropriate further military or other assistance for Ukraine. Command and Control Despite attempted reforms to increase lower-level leadership and autonomy, the Russian military continues to operate with a Soviet-style centralized command. This command style at the tactical level often has contributed to the types of inflexible operations that contributed to previous failures and casualties. In May 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with civilian economist Andrei Belousov. This change came after persistent criticism of the defense leadership and poor performance of the Russian military. Some observers note that Belousov’s appointment reflects a recognition by the Russian leadership that the war in Ukraine is a longer-term challenge and that managing economic and defense industrial resources may be crucial to sustaining Russia’s war effort. President Putin did not replace Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, possibly out of concern that doing so could provoke instability among the military leadership. Some observers argue that Russia’s leadership prioritizes the perceived political loyalty of officers over their battlefield effectiveness. Multiple Russian military leaders, including some reported to be among the most competent, have been relieved of command, apparently for perceived criticism of, or insufficient loyalty to, Russian political leaders. Nevertheless, the Russian military leadership remains a cohesive force. It has gradually consolidated various semi-independent security force units and organizations fighting for Russia and brought them under its central command. Additionally, the Russian military leadership has proven capable of adaptation and of implementing changes in force structure, operations, and equipment since the 2022 invasion. Observers continue to debate the speed and breadth of these changes, as reforms in some cases appear isolated to addressing specific problems or implemented after extended debate that leads to delays. Personnel Recruiting sufficient troops remains a key challenge for Russia’s leadership. Continued casualties and challenges fielding well-trained troops have hindered, but not stopped, Russian military operations. Casualties In October 2024, U.S. officials stated that Russia has suffered at least 600,000 killed or wounded. That estimate, however, is possibly low given recent fighting and continued Russian losses. These rates arguably reflect the continued use of tactics that resulted in high casualty rates in the past, including a reliance on massed personnel attacks, massed artillery fire, and limited operational-level flexibility. Casualty totals likely include mobilized personnel, volunteers, National Guard, recruited prison convicts, and personnel from Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions. The loss of experienced soldiers has been particularly detrimental to the Russian military’s effectiveness and capability. Many of Russia’s casualties have been among elite and professional soldiers, as well as the junior officer corps. New recruits, including new junior officers, often have less training than those they are replacing, exacerbating the impact of the losses and apparently eroding the effectiveness of some Russian military units. Some observers say the loss of such experienced troops will have a long-term detrimental effect on Russian military capabilities. Recruitment and Mobilization In September 2024, President Putin increased the size of the military to 1.5 million active-duty troops. Russia’s draft budget for 2025-2027 allocates 30 billion rubles ($315 million at current exchange rates) annually for sign-on bonuses for new recruits. Russian authorities announced a mobilization of 300,000 personnel in September 2022 but have yet to announce another large-scale mobilization, likely due at least in part to domestic politicalconsiderations. Russian Military Performance and Outlook https://crsreports.congress.gov Russian law prohibits the deployment of conscripts to combat, forcing the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) to prioritize recruitment of contract soldiers. The MoD salaries that can be several times the average Russian monthly wage (including sign on bonuses, as high as 22 times the monthly wage), as well as bonuses and payments should soldiers be killed or wounded. Volunteers in units formed by local authorities and mercenary units reportedly receive the same pay and benefits. In addition, Russia continues to recruit prisoners with a promise of amnesty, but these recruitment rates reportedly have declined. The MoD also employs more coercive recruitment methods, including increased penalties for ignoring draft summons, pressure on conscripts to sign contracts, and punishments for canceling contracts. In addition, Russia has instituted a number of “stop-loss” policies to prohibit soldiers from resigning and bolster the number of soldiers available. Russia likely continues to recruit sufficient personnel, with some observers estimating 20,000-30,000 new recruits a month, to replenish and rotate units for operations in Ukraine. In July 2024, Russian officials stated that almost 200,000 people had signed contracts since the beginning of the year. Some observers assert these figures are exaggerated and do not accurately reflect the often ad hoc nature of current Russian military recruitment. The bonuses and payments for new recruits also have risen, possibly suggesting increased difficulties with recruitment. Additionally, reports suggest the training of recruits is often substandard and rushed, undermining the Russian military’s ability to conduct complex offensive operations. Equipment and Ammunition In addition to inflicting heavy personnel losses on the Russian military, the UAF has destroyed large quantities of Russian equipment, including tanks (according to some open-source estimates, Russia has lost more tanks than its entire pre-war active duty force), armored personnel carriers, artillery and rocket systems, helicopters, and naval vessels. Russia has responded to those losses by mobilizing its economy to support the war effort. Among other actions, it has directed civilian enterprises to produce products with military applications, has transitioned the defense industry to round-the-clock production, and plans to spend 40% of the 2025 federal budget on the military and security services (an increase of 25% from 2024). Russia also has received assistance from Iran and North Korea. Such efforts have contributed to the Russian defense industry’s resilience in the face of sanctions restricting the import of critical components. U.S. and other Western officials state that China is a crucial source of components for Russia’s defense industry. Russia has continued to increase its production capacity and output—including substantially scaling up drone production. However, a lack of sufficient components and manufacturing tools, maxed out factory space, and labor shortages, combined with the need to continue producing equipment and ammunition, arguably have forced the Russian defense industry to prioritize quantity over quality. Examples include the use of dual-use items (which are less effective than components designed exclusively for the military) and the reactivation of Soviet-era tanks and artillery. According to some observers, a majority of Russia’s equipment replacements consist of older models refurbished from storage facilities. Currently, Russia’s defense industry appears capable of upgrading and repairing most equipment and weapon systems for current operations, but it is constrained by dwindling stockpiles and maximized production capacity. It remains unclear whether the defense industry can produce advanced weapon systems or increase production over the long term. Current Military Performance and Outlook After several defeats in spring 2023, Russian forces constructed extensive defensive lines in southern Ukraine and stabilized their command situation. Russian forces have resumed localized offensive operations, focusing on eastern Ukraine. Russian operations often retain many of the same characteristics as previous operations that resulted in heavy casualties and limited territorial gains. However, the Russian military has reportedly adjusted its tactics to focus on small unit assaults, improved communication, and improved targeting by Russian artillery. It has deployed new equipment and tactics to counter UAF operations, including the increased use of drones and electronic warfare. Russian logistics also have successfully adapted several times over the course of the conflict in response to improved UAF long-range strike capabilities provided by the United States and other Western allies. This has enabled the Russian military’s strategy of wearing down the UAF in several sectors across the frontline, including capturing the Ukrainian town of Vuhledar in early October 2024. UAF long-range strikes continue to challenge Russian operations, but arguably may be insufficient on their own to halt Russian advances. Russia also continues its own long- range precision strike campaign targeting key Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets, including destroying much of Ukraine’s energy grid. The Biden Administration, allied partners, and the Ukrainian government have warned that recent Russian military successes will continue absent continued U.S. security assistance. Others, including some Members of Congress, assert the UAF cannot defeat the Russian military regardless of U.S. security assistance. Some observers also note the continued presence of some Western components in Russian military equipment, leading some Members of Congress to call for greater oversight of sanctions on Russia’s defense industry. “70% of the machine tools that Russia is importing are coming from China; 90% of the microelectronics that Russia is importing—coming from China. And that’s enabled it to sustain its aggression against Ukraine.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, July 10, 2024 Russian Military Performance and Outlook https://crsreports.congress.gov | IF12606 · VERSION 4 · UPDATED Andrew S. Bowen, Analyst in Russian and European Affairs IF12606
  15. Shaw, Charles, Sharma are huge and January looks like he is 40.
  16. Are you saying certain music sounds better in 7.2 than stereo?
  17. I have a theoretical question about the federal layoffs. A friend sold his home and business and relocated his family for a high-level, essential position in the federal government in a non at-will state. From my understanding general layoffs and downsizing are not protected, however, in the state. The first year in federal employment is a probationary period. If the government decided to lay him off within the probationary period simply due to downsizing, would he have any recourse?
  18. Mother of 12-Year-Old Threatens to Shoot Up School March 5, 2025 by David Jones A Texas mother, aged 45, is currently being sought by law enforcement after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at her child’s middle school in response to her child being bullied. Cicerly Nicole Walker is facing a felony charge of making a terroristic threat, according to court documents. The incident occurred on January 30, when officers from the Aldine Independent School District Police Department were called to Hoffman Middle School on West Little York Road around 11:30 a.m. The call was in response to an unauthorized person on the school premises. Upon arrival, the officers were briefed by the school’s assistant principal. He reported that a parent, later identified as Walker, had entered the school without permission and was causing a disturbance. Walker reportedly gained access to the school by following a student through a locked door that had been opened by a school clerk. The clerk, realizing Walker was not authorized to be on the premises, promptly alerted the principal. Two 12-year-old students provided statements to the police, describing Walker as causing a disturbance by yelling loudly in the school hallway. The situation escalated when Walker entered the school cafeteria and allegedly threatened the students there. According to one of the 12-year-old students, Walker questioned her and others about bullying her child and threatened to return and carry out a shooting at the school. This statement was corroborated by the other student, who also expressed fear for her life. The students reported that many of their peers were present in the cafeteria when Walker made the alleged threat, causing widespread panic and distress. The school clerk was able to confirm that Walker’s child was a student at the school and provided a photo of Walker. The two 12-year-old students positively identified Walker from the photo as the person who made the threat. A check of Walker’s name in the police system revealed that she had a previous record, including charges of evading arrest, verbal harassment, driving while intoxicated, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
  19. If he drops further. It might make it easier to recruit Ojo and Turntine in the same class.
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