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Great piece, clarity amid the fog of war.

Unfortunately a negotiated end ceding Ukrainian territory just kicks the can down the road.

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Conditions improving from 2 years ago

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https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/CompareTwoWeeks.aspx

I was shocked to see my first grade teacher, Sister Mary Teresa, working as a bartender.

It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen, bar nun.

@jon-nyc said in Mar-a-Lago raided:

Bye bye, Special Master. We hardly knew ya!

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-reverses-appointment-special-master-trump-documents-probe-2022-12-01/

Not surprising. Most observers were of the opinion that Cannon erred in the first place in appointing a Special Master.

@George-K said in Elon Musk buys a big chunk of Twitter:

@Renauda said in Elon Musk buys a big chunk of Twitter:

Some wicked witch turned Phibes into a Trump like troll! 😞

No shit! Look at his avatar!

That's not Tucker, it's his twin brother, Magnus. He's so amazing. And really, really smart. Like a stable genius. He cleans out the horses so well, like really really well.

Looks great Jon, congratulations!

Of course, it's not Playgirl or anything important like that.

But congrats anyway, we're all still proud of you!

@Aqua-Letifer thanks - forwarded to D2.

She made dinner the other night....

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Texas chili. Made this one hot. Fritos do make a difference.

Nah. What the world needs is a lot fewer pussy males like you.

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Perfect filet mignon with sautéed mushrooms and apple cheddar salad. Thomas Keller method.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cook-perfect-filet-mignon-easy-filet-mignon-recipe

Had a very brief "nodebb" whiteout a few minutes ago t; everything is fine now.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/crypto-lending-teeters-on-brink-of-extinction-after-genesis-collapse/

@George-K said in What are you watching now?:

"True Detective..."

The first season had a good, but somewhat unsatisfying ending. There was a lot o philosophizing on the part of McCaunghey's character that was fun. It was dark, disturbing, and brilliantly shot.

This scene was all shot in one take. Almost 5 minutes of nonstop action, with no cuts...

Link to video

Second season stars Colin Ferrell, Amy McAdam, Vince Vaughan, Kelly Reilly (Beth from Yellowstone) and I guy I can't remember. It twists itself into too many plots, too many irrelevant characters. This is a story that could be told in 4 episodes, but is taking 8. Giving up after four.

True Detective is the shit. Easily one of the best shows of the past 10 years.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/22/trump-south-carolina-campaign/

Trump is having trouble consolidating support in South Carolina. GOP donors/activists there are split supporting Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott.

Ip Man Potter

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A photographer has captured the incredible moment an eel has tried to escape from inside a heron’s stomach while the bird was still in flight.
This photo has achieved wide spread despite its horrible, I leave you to see more details and photos in the link.
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THat's a hell of a dovetail!

@LuFins-Dad said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

When I started the thread I managed to lose some weight but stalled. So I am back on the plan and making progress. I hope to be at 205 in 5 weeks, and after the trip I’m hoping to knock out a bit more. I’m eyeballing 195…

Not quite at the 205, but close... It's nice to be back within the limits (barely) of "optimal weight" for my height!