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@kluurs I always was disheartened when Condoleezza Rice was shocked that anyone would use airliners as weapons. Interesting point, I wasn’t aware of that. In defence of Dr. Rice she was a recognized Russia expert and probably only had in process knowledge of the fanatical nature of the Islamic-fascism of Al Qaeda. I don’t think at the time she fully grasped the irrational and rabid mindset of the religious fanaticism of Bin Laden and his network of terrorists. Likewise, I am not certain current US leaders understand the depth of the religious fanaticism that determines the Iranian response to US ultimatums, threats and military strikes against their theocratic tyranny. The God laden Christian rhetoric (actually, unmitigated B.S.) from the likes of Hegseth only fuels the fire and lends nothing to the mission the troops are being asked to accomplish.

I’m sure they will.

[image: Spotted-Lake-Osoyoos-Okanagan-Valley-Canada-1.jpg] https://mybestplace.com/en/article/spotted-lake-stunning-lake-filled-with-colored-circles Spotted Lake, also known as Lake Kliluk, is one of the most visited natural attractions of Canada. It is located about 60 miles from Vancouver, just near the the United States border, between Okanagan and Similkameen Valley in the desert of the Canadian region of British Columbia. The colorful rings appear due to a high concentration of minerals dissolved in the water which contains some of the highest levels in the world of magnesium sulfate, calcium sulfate, sodium and other minerals, and even small concentrations of silver and titanium. There are over 365 separate tubs which form extraordinary natural and geometric shapes that change color according to the seasons and temperature. When climate is hotter, the water evaporates and decreases in level allowing for the composition of the minerals and their crystallization which are colored white, yellow, green or blue, creating walkways and natural pools of magical charm.

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Loved the pics. Thanks for sharing!! (PS I dont think that BKK is thaaaat bad. LOL)

I knew that CD selling has decreased, but I did not realize it was so small in today's world.

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Well, my two quantum stocks are up about 8x so hopefully it will continue to go up so that I can afford a gallon of gas.

All is not bad news. The March jobs report indicates that the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%. Job gains were primarily in healthcare, construction, and transportation sectors.

Factor in the number of graduates in each field and it might have something.

@jon-nyc said: From a new Finnish study. https://x.com/suzylebo/status/2040485163252031698?s=46 This is nothing new. Peterson laid it out quite well over a decade ago. Gender Dysphoria is not the root cause , it’s a symptom. The fact that in over 90% of the cases it actually resolves itself through puberty tells you everything you need to know…

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Who didn’t??

AI may result in the downfall of civilization - but it's a godsend for meme production.

@89th said: You wonder what Vance's wife says in private. She has a remarkable poker face, but you know she is DYING inside for the sake of her husband's potential career. I would not be so sure. It's not uncommon for a wife to be supportive of her husband's career aspirations.

@jon-nyc said: ***=NSFW content***click to show Sete Cidades caldera, São Miguel island, Azores I am inpressed!! So close, but wrong island.

It ain't just in Minnesooota.