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@Axtremus said in Mildly interesting: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2025/04/24/california-gdp-us-states-ranked/83250950007/ Which US states have the largest economies? From largest to smallest economy by nominal GDP, here’s how other U.S. states and Washington, D.C., stack up behind California according to preliminary 2024 numbers from BEA: California: $4.1 trillion Texas: $2.7 trillion New York: $2.3 trillion Florida: $1.7 trillion Illinois: $1.1 trillion Pennsylvania: $1.02 trillion Ohio: $928 billion Georgia: $883 billion Washington: $855 billion New Jersey: $847 billion North Carolina: $839 billion Massachusetts: $781 billion Virginia: $764 billion Michigan: $707 billion Colorado: $553 billion Arizona: $552 billion Tennessee: $550 billion Maryland: $543 billion Indiana: $527 billion Minnesota: $501 billion Wisconsin: $451.3 billion Missouri: $451.2 billion Connecticut: $366 billion South Carolina: $350 billion Oregon: $331 billion Louisiana: $328 billion Alabama: $321 billion Utah: $301 billion Kentucky: $293 billion Oklahoma: $266 billion Nevada: $261 billion Iowa: $257 billion Kansas: $235 billion Arkansas: $189 billion District of Columbia: $186 billion Nebraska: $185 billion Mississippi: $157 billion New Mexico: $141 billion Idaho: $128 billion New Hampshire: $121 billion Hawaii: $116 billion West Virginia: $108 billion Delaware: $103 billion Maine: $99 billion Rhode Island: $82 billion Montana: $76 billion North Dakota: $75.4 billion South Dakota: $75.2 billion Alaska: $70 billion Wyoming: $53 billion Vermont: $46 billion I wish there is an animated "how the rankings changed over time" video DC with 700K residents has a higher GDP than 16 states. That should really make you think…

***=NSFW content***click to show n 1933, a young Lucille Ball, just 22 years old, made one of her earliest on-screen appearances as a Goldwyn Girl in the musical comedy Roman Scandals. At that time, she was still a rising star—an ambitious model-turned-actress trying to make her mark in Hollywood. The Goldwyn Girls were known for their synchronized glamour and were featured in elaborate musical numbers that added dazzle to the silver screen, and Lucille was among them, soaking in the experience of big studio productions. Though her role in Roman Scandals was uncredited, it was a crucial step in her journey. Surrounded by the showbiz spectacle and working under the direction of established filmmakers, Lucille was quietly learning the ropes—building poise, camera awareness, and performance skills that would serve her well in the years ahead. Even then, she stood out with her expressive features and magnetic energy. This moment in Lucille Ball’s life captures her at the very beginning of a legendary career. Before she became a household name with I Love Lucy, before she broke barriers as a pioneering producer and comedic genius, she was one of many hopefuls in the chorus line. But even in the background, Lucille had a spark—and history would soon catch up with her.

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Wow. Not a class M planet.

@Mik said in I want this.: @LuFins-Dad said in I want this.: @Nunatax said in I want this.: Two words: robot mower A roomba with sharpened blades. What can go wrong? For one thing they're REALLY easy to steal from your front yard. Depending on the model, they come with a lot of measures against theft these days, though admittedly I definitely don’t know how effective these all are. We’ll be shopping for one in the coming months, so hope to find out

Wow, almost like a sad script. The Steelers have always drafted better than most, looks like they got another solid guy.

On a fish kick this week as Janet is out in the evenings supporting the high school musical. Last night was grilled mahi mahi with grilled sweet peppers and sugar snap peas. A big plate of very healthy food for 300 calories. Tonight is, from one of my favorite recipe sites: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/grilled-cod-with-pistachio-herb-salsa/#wprm-recipe-video-container-86282

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Didn't they arrest a New Mexico judge yesterday, too?

6.5% is the perfect ABV... citra and cascade hops, that sounds delicious.

Fascinating. Over the years I can still sing bits of Bugs' Wagner... "You're so wuvly" "Yes I know it, I can't help it" "Return my wuv" There's another where he plays piano selections with his ears and feet, and a cheeky mouse living inside also plays bits then has to avoid the hammers

@Horace said in Make America Globalist Again: I think the main pro-isolationism messaging boils down to empathy for people who would have died of a fentanyl overdose, but were saved by a factory job. As a country, we're really, really prioritizing that story. It's a strange thing to put at the top of the economic priority list. Agreed. I don't think it was the factory job by itself. It was the factory job along with the cultural norm of people able to get married and have a regular life if you were willing to buckle down and do an honest day's work. The culture part of the equation is completely ignored.

@Doctor-Phibes Trump had better, seeing that his policy of tariffs and other assorted threats against Canadian sovereignty have single-handedly stolen the election from the Conservative Party of Canada and all but ensured a Liberal Party majority on Monday evening. @Mik Said no Canadian ever. I wish. Sadly, there are a few out here who have crawled out from under their rocks thinking the Trump path to salvation is the new and immutable gospel. I expect they will follow the lead of their MAGAt brethren and demand obedience from the majority of the country following Monday’s election. The rather inept premier of Alberta plays to their anger and keeps it stoked.

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@LuFins-Dad said in Will we have a fee election in 28? Or even 26?: Poll taxes can make a comeback! [image: 1745595489571-c953254c-ed50-439e-bb55-e072bf42c50b-image.png]

@taiwan_girl said in The Never-ending Grift: The price of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. [image: 1745589891194-8afe59a2-b6d9-465c-9e56-d569e6e04d97-image.png]

I heard that there’s a rumour going around that Hegseth may resign after learning there are Trump tariffs on make up and other grooming products.

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