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  • Meanwhile, in Venezuela

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    said in Meanwhile, in Venezuela: I was going to make a joke about her swapping her Nobel for Y-K-W's support of the opposition. She has offered to share the prize. He said he would be happy to accept it The Nobel Committee says the prize cannot be shared or transferred. The money awarded with the prize can be spent anyway the recipient wants. Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/event/will-trump-and-machado-share-the-nobel-peace-prize
  • NSFW

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  • Introducing your new National Parks annual pass!

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    The National Park Service card policy was updated this week to say that passes may no longer be valid if they've been "defaced or altered." The change, which was revealed in an internal email to National Park Service staff obtained by SFGATE, comes just as the sticker movement has gained traction across social media. In a statement to NPR, the Interior Department said there was no new policy. Interagency passes have always been void if altered, as stated on the card itself. The agency said the recent update was meant to clarify that rule and help staff deal with confusion from visitors. The Park Service has long said passes can be voided if the signature strip is altered, but the updated guidance now explicitly includes stickers or markings on the front of the card. It will be left to the discretion of park service officials to determine whether a pass has been "defaced" or not. The update means park officials now have the leeway to reject a pass if a sticker leaves behind residue, even if the image underneath is intact. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/09/nx-s1-5672341/national-park-updates-guidelines-stop-visitors-defacing-trump-picture-pass
  • ET Drone Home-- How Clever!

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    Yes, very clever!
  • In Minneapolis

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    Fox News coverage. It was definitely road rage. https://www.foxnews.com/us/surveillance-footage-shows-immigration-activist-blocking-road-before-fatal-ice-shooting
  • Favorite movie dance scenes

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    Link to video And this one from Boliwood, particularly the part starting around the 1:43 mark: Link to video
  • Thoughts on portable electric heaters

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    There are tons of these freestanding units in all types of designs. Some are designed to be used as TV stands and have storage in them, and others, like ours, are just supposed to look like a fireplace. For us it's a good way to cover up a fireplace that we can't use but to still have a bit of the fireplace-y ambiance that we like.
  • I think I see a pattern here

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  • Animal antics

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  • Did people actually vote for this guy?

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    And the hits just keep on coming!
  • Born a Douche

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    OMG
  • What are these trays under bed-legs (real estate photo)

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    Ok I googled, most likely pest control, those are used to prevent bed bugs. Why on earth would not remove those for the photos ?? Btw this is from this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/realestate/manhattan-brooklyn-homes-for-sale.html It’s a 2.something million dollar townhouse in Brooklyn. With an idiot for a real estate agent, I guess.
  • Gotta have some good news

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    More than a dozen House Republicans broke ranks with their party Thursday and voted for a Democratic bill to extend expired Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years without any restrictions. Why it matters: It's a rare instance of Republican lawmakers defying President Trump — though the phenomenon has become less and less taboo in recent months. Seventeen House Republicans voted with Democrats to extend the subsidies despite opposition from Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The bill, which passed 230-196, now heads to the Senate, where Senate Majority John Thune (R-S.D.) has signaled he has no plans to bring it up for a vote. https://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/trump-mike-johnson-aca-subsidies-republican
  • On them for life. Or else...

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    @wtg said in On them for life. Or else...: four times faster Yikes!!!
  • Anyone been to Thailand?

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  • Changing the sea's acidity ...

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  • I bought myself a Christmas present

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    @Steve-Miller said in I bought myself a Christmas present: What will be your inaugural recipe? I’m hoping for cornbread! No cornbread yet. I started with some sauteed vegetables, and then some breaded pork cutlets. The pan is really non-stick and the food cooks up beautifully. It is pretty heavy, however, especially when I hold it with one hand, tipping it, and scraping the contents into a bowl. Definitely a weight lifting exercise, at least for me. A 12 inch skillet would probably be too heavy.
  • Alaska tries out AI

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  • House du jour

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    Love the location, to live by the sea like that. The house is not my style but it is special and probably built to take advantage of 270 degree views