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  • Another general bites the dust

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    Following the news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired another Army general this week, a statement shared to media outlets from a Pentagon official said the high-ranking officer had failed polygraph examinations amid an ongoing investigation into alleged leaks of classified information to journalists. The revelation is unusual and raises questions about whether the disclosure violated federal privacy laws. Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia's ouster from the Joint Staff was first reported by The Atlantic Wednesday evening. Soon after, social media influencers and news outlets, including CBS News, published a statement that said Sylvia failed three polygraph examinations. Some attorneys say the disclosure could run afoul of the Privacy Act of 1974, which generally prohibits federal agencies from releasing personal information maintained in certain government records without the individual's consent or other legal authorization. Polygraph results, which are ordinarily maintained in personnel security or counterintelligence records, are protected under the law. The statement from the official also accused Sylvia of leaking classified information about Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-disclosure-fired-general-brett-sylvia-polygraph-privacy-laws/
  • The golf course

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    Oh. My guess was this was about the golf course where Ivana is buried. I got the Trump part right So, reading between the lines-- yes, Trump officials repeatedly deceived the federal judge, and she knows it. About Ivana- talk is (I haven't verified this to any degree of certainly) Trump buried her on the NJ golf course for tax advantages if property used for burial(s). Ghoulish.
  • Students cheating with AI

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    @Daniel It will come crashing down on it's own. And I've read the Dems in congress have no appetite for bailouts.
  • RIP Patrick Stewart

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    Indeed
  • RIP Elke Sommer

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  • Grief

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    Link to video Love. ️
  • Bed rotting?

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    I hope Mayla gets well soon.
  • France

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    Link to video On a more serious note, I suspect in fact I know the same thing has happened in Europe.
  • Ain’t paying no rent, either

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    Hahaha!
  • Washing machine update

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    Wash" cycle with HE detergent to clean the drum and prepare the dispenser. Water Connection: Ensure the hot water inlet hose is connected to the hot supply and the cold to the cold. Reversed hoses can lead to warm rinse water and wrinkles. Water Supply: Make sure both hot and cold water faucets are fully turned on for proper fill. 2. Detergent and Additives HE Detergent: Only use HE or High-Efficiency detergent and measure it correctly. Excessive detergent or using non-HE detergent can cause excessive suds, poor cleaning, and very wet loads or error codes. Detergent Dosage: Follow the manufacturer's dosage based on soil level and load size. Use less detergent for very soft water. Fabric Softener: Measure carefully, dilute it, and add it only to the rinse cycle to avoid staining. Using too much on smaller loads can cause discoloration. Liquid Chlorine Bleach: Measure accurately and follow manufacturer's directions. Undiluted bleach will damage fabric. 3. Cycle and Settings Temperature: Select the warmest water safe for your fabric, checking garment care labels. Warm/hot water may be cooler than in previous washers. Soil Level (Wash Time): Select a suitable setting for your load. Use "Extra Heavy Soil Level" or "Extra Power" for heavily soiled items, and "Light Soil Level" for lighter soil to reduce tangling and wrinkling. Spin Speed: Faster speeds shorten drying time but may increase wrinkling. Slower speeds reduce wrinkling but leave loads damper. 4. Loading and Sorting Load Size: Do not overload. Items must move freely. Load items in loose, even heaps around the washplate. Sorting: Separate dark items from lights and whites to prevent dye transfer and a dingy appearance. 5. Maintenance Clean Washer Cycle: If clothes are not coming clean or the water level seems low, run a "Clean Washer cycle" approximately once per month. This re-calibrates the control to factory-set water levels and helps remove detergent/softener build-up. Use the recommended affresh Washer cleaner. If you are still having concerns, please reach out to us directly through any of these options: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmanaBrand/ Live Chat: https://www.amana.com/resources/contact-us.html (Tuesday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET) Customer Service USA: 1-866-616-2664 (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET) When reaching out on Social Media (Facebook or Instagram), please reference the case number #25100304. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marie Q I have a better idea, Marie Q. Stop promoting disposable clothes washers and these stupid instructions about how to make an appliance function because it isn't capable of washing clothes for 3 years and a day wouldn't be needed. The best part is don't overload. No, definitely don't overload because government regulations limit the machine's fill level to tub 1/3 full.
  • Anyone want to take bets about the date the lights will go out at WTF A?

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  • November Primaries

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    It seems like yesterday.
  • Harry takes his act home...where...

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    They got evicted by the billionaire owner from his Cotswold estate after Meghan posted pictures of the estate on the Internet allowing the world to know the location and to identify the owner who leads a private life among having uninvited guests staying there, being rude to staff, the usual. Apparently, the owner did it because he thought he was doing his friend William a favor, so it was a con from the start. Surprise. He'll never be forgiven for betraying the agreement he personally made with the Queen "Sandrgham Summit" imo. He'll never be forgiven for slandering his family for something they didn't do "the Oprah interview". She? I don't have all day. She's a creature from Hell imo.
  • Sweet story for the day

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    Sweet story. Cute kitty!
  • Weird weather

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    I couldn't image living in the upper MW climate. The weather seems like it would be brutal. Weather here is mild, maybe a little warmer than I expected. That could change in only another week. We're getting 10- 12 constant winds. The humidity is low. Late fall is great weather here. Hurricane season done. I'd like to say 2nd consecutive year in FL with no hurricanes but one did hit the panhandle. We got lucky again.
  • PharmaBro at the airport this morning?

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    Well, you have now. Lol.
  • Health concern

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    Thanks, Mark!
  • The lost 1961 documentary about Chicago

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    Me too
  • I’m guessing this is a risk Canadians are willing to take

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    WTF? BTW, it sucks when it's the middle of the night and you have G but no T. Ask me how I know.
  • Cruise fail

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    Living on a cruise ship is great if your idea of fun is getting infected with a serious disease and effectively quarantined or alternatively if your idea of fun is falling into the ocean and being left for dead.