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  1. I don't know how old she was when that clip was filmed, but the convo between her and her father there--he's so worried, but she won't let him talk over her because she understands how easy it would be to step back and do nothing. With her status and privilege and wealth, one could argue she is not taking as extreme a risk as some of her fans (for simply existing) but that she is galvanizing people (on the right side of history as she stated) to vote, to speak up, to not allow the hate machine to silence the right to exist and live life with the freedoms that are the right of everyone, not just the chosen few--that will register with those who wish to concentrate and retain the power of oppression. Good for her; may she have many allies in the fight.
  2. What about a Honda Accord Coupe? I think they made some sporty models around 2006-2008 that might fit your price if you look around? They made some that are vanilla but I seem to remember seeing some that were a little more vroomy.
  3. I haven't been on this thread, although I do read it now and again. But the commentary regarding fasting ended up becoming useful. The past week and a half I had developed a gastro issue, something that is rare for me, other than the occasional tummy bug that the kids would bring home. We don't eat out much so I had only ever had food poisoning (salmonella) once many years ago, so I was a little concerned to have suddenly developed extremely painful abdominal cramping and acute (and I mean acute) diarrhea. No vomiting, just the other end. It was going into the weekend so I drank water and spouse insisted on mixing up powdered Gatorade so I drank that too, alternating. Three days in and he suggested a probiotic drink which I tried. That was a big nope which I paid for the rest of the day. After five days of liquids and taking sick days, managed to get in to a PA since my PCP was out and the convenient care affiliated with our insurance was full of flu and COVID patients and it seemed like maybe they needed more immediate care than I did, although I was getting pretty darn weak. But you're right, after awhile, you don't feel hungry so much. The amount of weight loss triggered their system (from my last visit) so now I get to provide a lovely sample and await the results. Hopefully the organs will be okay, but I'm beginning to think I didn't wash the lettuce I got from HEB as thoroughly as I could've (I have a salad for lunch daily) and I picked up a case of e-coli. Would not recommend for weight loss. But fasting, if only clear liquids counts, does affect one's weight.
  4. If the convoy wishes to sit in a circle and hold hands, it's a better outcome than I might've predicted. I hope they remember to pick up their litter when finished and leave their campground pristine.
  5. I feel so much for the pain many of you have experienced recently. It's difficult to know what to write to express that you are seen and heard in your sorrow and that we're here if you need to share.
  6. Me, too. He's in that generation of actors/actresses that came up through the ranks about ten-fifteen years ago and are hitting their stride. I love to see it--the ones who've developed and improved and made the most with whatever they've been tasked. I don't know how the biz works, but if artists (writers, directors, actors, etc) mentor the younger gens, I expect it doesn't make the business any less cutthroat but it does give those of us who watch so much pleasure to see talent unleashed.
  7. I would keep the TTP funds where they are at least for now. For the 529, keep contributing, naturally. Eighth grade is but a beginning and there's a lot of learning and maturing between now and the future as to the where and what she will study. These years are for her to figure out what paths keep as many doors open as possible. Life changes so many times over its course and learning how to adapt to that and see potentials and pitfalls is part of her learning process too. Mostly, remember that the early years of high school are stormy and full of stressors and keep an eye out that mom and dad are not contributing to that unintentionally but instead being the lighthouse to the shore.
  8. I have no account so if anyone sees any good comments in the replies, please do tell.
  9. I hadn't given it any consideration at all, tbh. Getting a rough survey of the demographic the site is trying to attract might provide some insight as to what forums or issues work.
  10. Lorne likely makes the list because he's donated to both GOP and Democratic candidates. He gave to the late John McCain but also donated to Obama. He gave to Susan Collins of Maine as well.
  11. This is a perspective that perhaps needs further discussion with respect to the topic. To step away from that for just a second, though, some other thoughts... Most collegiate sports message boards are +87% male. Among those males, a higher percentage are white, possess at minimum a bachelor's degree, and around 40% earn a higher than average salary of $100K/year.* Considering that the applied, admitted, enrolled data for the University of Texas (Austin campus only) shows that since at least 2013 (as far back as their dashboard goes--they have more data but the dashboard is quick and easy), Texas has enrolled an average of 52.8% female students. Of those females going back the decade, they're an average of 40% Hispanic identified ethnicity. Whereas, the percentage of males enrolled since 2013 averages to 47.2%. Of those males, ~35% enrolled were Hispanic, 26% White, 18% Asian-American, 11% Black or African-American, 6% Intl, and Other had no figures/were identifiable. Those numbers matter depending upon what you want your site to be and what your goals are. I enjoy the site and (most) of the posters, but it's not really welcoming to females and that's +50% of your graduates right there. That may not concern you and that's okay too. It's an observation based on the data from the UT campus. Focusing on males, there were 2,364 enrolled (freshmen) for 2023. Over the last decade, that number is 19,133. Presuming everyone graduates that enrolled, from 2013-2023, that is 21,404 females to 19,133 males. Given some of those numbers and percentages, it might be that Neonmoon's comment is not out of line. What makes the culture of Surly appealing is its infinite capacity for debate, discussion, diatribes, and devil-may-care digs, but boundaries--should they exist? Or not? That may determine engagement among the lurkers you try and attract or repel. Edit: and @safe sex had a beautiful response that came as I was typing. This is not meant as an attack on the site. I've gotten a lot of joy from hanging around here. *This was taken from a paper in the Intl. Journal of Sports Communication
  12. Wonder if the Q/MAGA dude was an acolyte of Michael Flynn.
  13. I don't know what will happen, but one healthy response she usually has to haters is to: not personally respond. It has been rather a good method for her. Whether that includes legal actions, I cannot say, but she just goes out and keeps doing what she does.
  14. I got a score of 102. Some of the questions, like how many sports played in hs were interesting. I have zero pilot and/or aviation knowledge. I don't think the job would be for me given the little bit of description that I know about it.
  15. Remember, this is Elon and his company here so I imagine it's like the ending of the video posted above but the eventual outcome is this:
  16. Most of the Aggy politic board is skeptical that Swift is a psy-op campaign, but there is always that one guy. Here's some screenshots for your Hump Day reading: The poster, 'Shooz,' didn't comment after that; perhaps has decided to do some more 'research,' before resurfacing. I wonder exactly the qualifications necessary to be classified as a 'shadowy figure.' Seems like a rather vague job description. FTR, CAA has around 3000 employees worldwide, give or take a few (they cut jobs during the pandemic). Their current majority owner is married to Salma Hayek:
  17. Produce? Not sure you'll find that in the convoy cart.
  18. The meme about daughters and "be smaller, be less" is exactly how the haters wish it to be. It's why it's so troubling to them. How can men such as themselves feel good about themselves unless females serve and obey them?
  19. It boggles my mind that the outrage geniuses can't see how they're being played by RW media w/respect to Swift/Kelce. The NFL needs not only consumers viewing its sold ad time, but players in the pipeline. Anyone with half a brain who reads may have noticed that participation numbers of males in football has declined overall. It's especially noticeable in certain demographics and certain states. WaPo did an article on it, and the NFHS released a survey about two years ago that broke down some of the numbers based on tackle, flag, etc. Oddest thing: while overall participation was down, girls participation was up--perhaps that made the NFL take notice. Especially due to the fact that the wealthier, more educated, whiter demographics were the areas where overall tackle football participation declined. If you have fewer players in the pipeline and fewer fans watching, money dries up. Guess, they could go Saudi like pro golf (one of the few sports that saw an increase in the NFHS survey) and the other sports that Saudi has purchased large shares of (soccer, Formula One, Cricket among others) but given Saudi Arabia's views towards women in sport, the NFL is capitalizing on this moment to perhaps get a viewing share of the younger demographic who like to, you know, enjoy the rizz of the singer and athlete. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2023/football-participation-decline-politics-demographics/ https://www.nfhs.org/articles/nfhs-releases-first-high-school-sports-participation-survey-in-three-years/
  20. He moved from Arizona to Texas prior to running. He has six children, so if CPS shows up at his house, perhaps the call will come from inside....
  21. Nah, even after all the reports on the faulty Cybertruck trunk closures come in, they'll still be like:
  22. I could rant for a good several paragraphs on the stupidity of a man who is blind to that which is no one's fault but his own, but I don't think I will. He is not a kind man, nor a particularly insightful one even though he believes himself to be. His anger frequently over-rules his logic, proving once again that some men are every bit as emotional as they claim women to be.
  23. One of the weird bits in that video was when the guy was plugging his accessory/Tesla support business at the 3ish minute mark and went on to talk about replacing filters in the models because "you're probably familiar with, you know that gross sock smell" I get that he makes money off the filters, but dude you just paid a lot of money for a truck that smells like dirty socks and you still rave about it? That sounds like an Elon bro, for sure.
  24. I vote for the chairs as well. Unless the chairs create an issue (damage) with the surface upon which they set, the chairs are way more versatile and easy to replace. Plus, you can stack them as necessary, move them to other locations, and so on. I'm a practical person so take that for what it's worth.
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