OK, when I was born (Bernard too), there were still Civil War veterans around ...

Yes, Rogers could lose in MI and Peltola could carry Alaska ... Hard to imagine big national changes that would undermine Democratic candidates. A lot easier to imagine national changes that reinforce this polling. The war in the middle east is all loss for the GOP. If it ends with obvious US concessions, they're toast. "Trump lost a war of choice and weakened our troops!" If it continues, they're toast. The stuff about the Navy has got to be worrying them, especially if Democratic candidates (the ones with a brain) broadcast ad after ad with Trump saying he thinks the yearlong deployment of our carriers is "not long enough." Elaine Luria in my area will kick Jen Kiggans' GOP incumbent ass in November over this, I'm sure. And that's a battle of two ex-military people. Even without our Virginia redistricting three GOP House seats are at risk.

WTF?

Haven't made these breakfast pizzas but they look delish. [image: 20260810_152840-Edited-4x3-Copy-800x600.jpg] https://breadtopia.com/egg-and-herb-breakfast-pizzas/?utm_content

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Bears announced a few days ago they're continuing their focus on Hammond. Fingers still crossed. From a prof at Ball State University. Guess some Hoosiers don't want the Bears to move there any more than some of us Illinoisans want them to stay here. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/20/lets-hope-the-chicago-bears-stay-in-illinois/

A380

@AndyD I saw a version with fingering.. many in the Henle app? I was planning on buying it soon, so I’ll let you know. I need to “finish” two pieces before I start this one. I’d love it if I could finish those two by the end of this month.

@dolmansaxlil I loved Notre Dame, too, and climbing up to the bell tower. LOUD. But cool to be up with the gargoyles.

@bernard I love that first blue house you showed. That’s a great color, and dark enough if you’re looking for heat retention. What would you choose for your trim? And would it work with your deck?

You can only pick from the available candidates. The people who run are motiviated by how the current system works. Sadly it appears that many/most of them aren't serving their constituents but are rather serving themselves.

(d) All of the above.

@AdagioM Thank you. No buzz problem.

From AI -Google "Regenerative braking reverses the electric motor to slow the car and recharge the battery. This process replaces standard friction, meaning physical brake pads are used much less often. As a result, brake pads on electric and hybrid vehicles can last anywhere from 70,000 to over 100,000 miles." Now I understand.

Sounds like a great birthday, Mik! Many happy returns!

Interesting experience today. Man came to fix my car alarm. I heard his accent and turns out he's Egyptian. We talk about it. So, I pay him. He's leaving and tells me he has to pray on the mat he brought for under the car. I thought he was joking. No, I looked outside and he was serious. Not an everyday Florida thing... or maybe I've been away a long time.

P.S. join me in this thread for an extension of this discussion to piano music: https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/3960/two-different-versions-of-clair-de-lune