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  • Bourbon competition winner

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    Just ordered a few bottles for Christmas presents. Might be hard to find soon. Thanks!
  • End of an era?

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    My dad works for a motorcycle dealership that used to be a licensed HD dealer. The dealership has been around since the 60s. However, a few years ago HD pulled their dealership license because they gave a dealership to a big shiny new showroom that was closer to a small city and right off the highway so easier to get to. The dealership my dad works for is back of beyond, and definitely isn’t shiny and new. But they do have a great reputation and sell bikes to customers from literally all over the world. So now they sell used HD that they buy from people all over North America. The business is still doing well, it’s just changed the business model a bit. However, I know that this idea of closing down small shops that have been around forever but who don’t have the big fancy glassed in showrooms hasn’t only hit the shop near us. It’s been a common practise over the past decade or so. Maybe it isn’t working out as well as they’d like?
  • Anyone following the latest flap?

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    The revenge campaign is never-ending. Probably looking for mortgage fraud. The Department of Defense on Monday said it is launching a "thorough review" into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, citing "serious allegations of misconduct." The announcement comes days after President Donald Trump accused Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" for a video in which they said that U.S. service members could refuse illegal orders. In a statement posted to X, the Department of Defense said it "received serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly, who is a retired U.S. Navy captain. "In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings," the statement read. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagon-launching-review-democratic-sen-mark-kelly/story?id=127827953
  • James Comey

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    Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful. Prosecutors who work under Halligan argued Attorney General Pam Bondi has full authority to appoint whomever she wants to the position as long as they are qualified, and that the 120-day period serves as a sort of check-in system for those interim US Attorneys appointed. “The implications of a contrary conclusion are extraordinary,” Currie wrote of the Halligan appointment. “It would mean the Government could send any private citizen off the street — attorney or not — into the grand jury room to secure an indictment so long as the Attorney General gives her approval after the fact. That cannot be the law. “ https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/politics/james-comey-letitia-james-indictments-dismissed
  • Has Marjorie Taylor Greene ...

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    Honestly though I think she just figured she'd lose her primary and might as well quit before being fired. Better for her career.
  • CBS/YouGov poll looks dismal for DJT

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  • Need some motivation for diet and exercise?

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    But then you just get exercise and how-to-eat-right advice from ChatGPT anyway.
  • I think I’m losing it

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    At least he's still talking about federal debts and deficits.
  • Duralex

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    I think they’re famous for sets of nesting glass bowls too. I have such a set, but they’re knockoffs because I didn’t know any better at the time.
  • Best. Pears. Ever.

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    These are those.
  • A little bit of history

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  • Trying something new

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    @Daniel said in Trying something new: is there any linguistic similarity between Lithuanian and Ukrainian Turns out there is, at least as far as vocabulary is concerned. We talk about a lot of things, including food, and sometimes I'll say "this is the word in Lithuanian" and she responds "yes, yes, we have the same word in Ukrainian". We haven't really talked about grammar but I think there are lots of similarities there, too. Their Cyrillic alphabet is still a mystery to me. Lithuanian uses a Latin alphabet.
  • Greetings from SFO!

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    @Steve-Miller said in Greetings from SFO!: I’ve never had Panzanella and I want to try it. Great idea! Hey @Steve-Miller !! Winter panzanella.... Balsamic Butternut, Kale and Cranberry Panzanella https://cookieandkate.com/balsamic-butternut-kale-cranberry-panzanella/
  • Whatever happened to...

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    I think Venice switched to a different form of government a long time ago.
  • What about this 'house'?

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    @AndyD The one you chose is beautiful, Grade II as you know, and more manageable I would imagine than your 1st link. The 1st link is mind boggling. Grade I and that price?! I'll take the Georgian mansion in your other post. I love them as I'm sure you've noticed by now.
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    Wrong.
  • What's up for Thanksgiving this year?

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    We're heading out to Santa Fe for the week. Our sons, daughter-in-law, two step grands are joining us from Las Vegas.
  • Not shocked at all

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    Thanks for the tips, @Rontuner . I think the iron I bought is faulty. It would melt a little solder and then completely fail to melt any more, even with the solder pressed against the iron.
  • Saudi Public Investment Fund low on cash?

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    What is a trillion here or a trillion there to Saudi Arabia. Seriously.
  • We failed the young generation

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