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Another "gravity overdose". Top Putin war official plunges 160 feet to her death from high-rise building A high-ranking Russian defense official in the war against Ukraine was found dead Wednesday after falling from a high-rise window in an apartment building. Marina Yankina, 58, was discovered by a passerby at the entrance of a high-rise on Zamshina Street in St. Petersburg, Russian news Telegram channel Mash reported. She is believed to have fallen 160 feet to her death. Her personal belongings and documents were found on a balcony in the building. https://nypost.com/2023/02/16/top-putin-war-official-marine-yankina-plunges-to-her-death/

The videos of Kensington on YT were mind-boggling, then very depressing, when first viewed a few years ago. No clue what the solutions might be for this vexing problem.

In related news... Hobby Club’s Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF A small, globe-trotting balloon declared “missing in action” by an Illinois-based hobbyist club on Feb. 15 has emerged as a candidate to explain one of the three mystery objects shot down by four heat-seeking missiles launched by U.S. Air Force fighters since Feb. 10. The club—the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade (NIBBB)—is not pointing fingers yet. There are suspicions among other prominent members of the small, pico-ballooning enthusiasts’ community, which combines ham radio and high-altitude ballooning into a single, relatively affordable hobby. https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/hobby-clubs-missing-balloon-feared-shot-down-usaf

Ms. Haley had a rocky start with Sean Hannity. Not much there there. Still waiting for the Trump nickname. And then there's this... Controversial Pastor Opens Nikki Haley’s First Presidential Campaign Rally Haley praised televangelist and pastor John Hagee, who has a history of making remarks denounced as anti-Semitic, anti-Catholic and anti-LGBT. Hagee has also suggested that Hilter’s Catholic background contributed to his anti-Seminitism and appeared to refer to the Roman Catholic Church as the "apostate church" and the "great whore,” among other anti-Catholic remarks noted by Catholics, including the Catholic League, which tracks anti-Catholic discrimination. Hagee later apologized for some of his remarks on Catholicism, and defended his remarks on Jews as mischaracterized. “To Pastor Hagee, I still say I want to be you when I grow up,” Haley said. https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2023-02-15/controversial-pastor-opens-nikki-haleys-first-presidential-campaign-rally

I can't watch the (POV) Youtube videos of people "testing" their Tesla's FSD capabilities, just too scary. But for some reason the third-party view of folks asleep is fascinating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHUZxeSUFUk

I would register for Google Voice, even if you plan to keep Mint Mobile, before leaving the U.S. as it is much more difficult to do from outisde the U.S. Google Voice works fine for 2FA IME. I use it for dozens of apps., 5 -6 times per day and never had a problem. I do have several back-ups. How often do you plan to use Mint Mobile? Will you be making and receiving calls? Will you have access to reliable WiFi? Does your handset currently support MM (T-Mo) WiFI calling implementation? I would probably port MM to GV, or a lower-cost provider like UltraMobile or US Mobile. I do not believe MM will have any issues with your residing outside of the U.S., but I would research that based on the terms of the plan, and even contact them to verify.

Why is 300 baht the "right" figure to collect? Many here say it is in insiginificant amount. So then why not charge more? Why not 1,000 baht? Will this figure rise in the future? If yes, then why? Who will collect this fee? Who will audit the fund into which these fees will flow? Will timely reports be issued on the activity on this fund? How will funds be dispersed, and to whom? I could care less about 300 baht. I'm more concerned about this HUGE pile of cash ripe for skimming, and kickbacks from hospitals, national parks managers. Let's say 11 million tourists in 2H23, with some 8 million eligible, thats 2.4 BILLION baht. A mountain of cash with very little oversight, and no information so far about how it will be spent, other than some vague references. There's a reason for the push to get this implemented now, and as with most things here, it involves greed and corruption. I'm half-expecting the RTP to be along shortly requesting that a tourist policing fee be implemented.

Whitewater Benghazi I'm sure Matt's young "adopted" son, Nestor, is happy his "daddy" will not be prosecuted. Gaetz was reported to have sought a pardon from Trump for these potential charges. Wingman Greenburg, and the underage (at the time Gaetz allegedly had relations with them) women, were probably not reliabe/believable witnesses, which is a must in a she said/he said scenario. Venom-ing cash to women is hardly illegal if you can't prove it was for sexual services. Matt's dodged a lot of bullets over the years. His daddy pulls a lot of strings for junior.

MTG wieghed in...

Hoagie Hogan.

Yes, this seems like what will happen. Use an app. prepay via credit card, get issued a QR code, which gets scanned by arriving Imm. officer.

And yet, there they are on Youtube. For anyone to see. So what's the plan? Censorship? Guilty. I read your post as having "seen" all these drag shows in person. Maybe it was the extra detail you added. Fool me once.

They are desperate to get this in place before the dissolution of the government ahead of elections. The collection, adminstration,a ccounting and transparent reporting, and even the use of, these funds still remains a mystery. The only known is how much will be embezzled. I'd say close to 30%, some in skim, some in kick-backs. I see they're now calling this a "landing fee" so it sounds like they plan to collect it on arrival, presumable before arriving Immigration.

"White-boots Ron" You can be sure this photo will be used by Trump, along with the photo of 23 year old DeSAntis partying with his 17 YO female students, or as Trump said, "Is this Grooming?"

Not anymore. Ohio agency estimates 3,500 fish killed days after East Palestine train derailment https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-department-of-natural-resources-estimates-3500-fish-killed-east-palestine-chemical-release-vinyl-chloride-train-derailment

Yeah, I get that you can't attend every drag show, but can you share how many you've attended, where these were, and why you attended so many. And how mnay children were in attendance? I do respect your right to attend drag shows.

It's strange that it took Ohio Senator JD Vance 10 days to blame the Biden administration. Or that Governor DeWine has NOT declared an state of emergency thereby availing his fellow Ohioans of Federal Disaster funds and support. My vote would be for Norfolk Southern management and their families be required to consume only water from East Palestine wells for the next 25 years.

How did this thread morph into book banning? I'm not sure the government is best suited to raising children - more so given their record overseeing Native-American orphanages, providing them with love and support, and insuring that they are happy and healthy. That's for parents, and if they need help from health professionals.

Texas --> Martha's Vineyard, MA

You seem to go to a lot of drag shows, with children in attendance. Where was this? If this is such a huge concern why isn't the Republican-led House of Represenatives taking this issue up, holding hearings and writing a bill?

Hiding behind the Congressional speech and debate clause is the last refuge of this incompetent coward. That said, what he experienced OUTSIDE of any role he might play in Congress, during his time as Trump's Vice-President would seem outside that scope.

(pre-)2015 Nikki Hayley - a potential candidate. 2023 Nikki Hayley - not gonna happen. She had a chance to make a difference, but just look at her flip-flop on the Confedrate Flag. Damaged goods.

One of the few societal benefits of easy access to firearms. Von Nukem - love it.

I don't remember "Drag Shows" being one of the top 10 or 25 issues with voters in the 2022 mid-term elections? But if it's so important to "protect the children", and politicians feel that parents are unable to do that, then by all means spend valuable time (South Dakota has a pretty limited legislative schedule) passing these sorts of bills. I think North Dakota had considered a bill which would invoke a $1,500 fine each time someone used a pronoun which did not match the birth certificate. Obviously wouldn't pass the First Amendment test, so thankfully that did not pass. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/north-dakota-lawmakers-reject-bill-that-would-fine-people-1500-for-using-pronouns-different-from-ones-assigned-at-birth/3051023/ What's next on the legislative agenda?

Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on Trump's 2020 election denial Mike Pence is preparing to resist a grand jury subpoena for testimony about former President Donald Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 election, according to two people familiar with the former vice president’s thinking. Pence’s decision to challenge Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request has little to do with executive privilege, the people said. Rather, Pence is set to argue that his former role as president of the Senate — therefore a member of the legislative branch — shields him from certain Justice Department demands. Pence allies say he is covered by the constitutional provision that protects congressional officials from legal proceedings related to their work — language known as the “speech or debate” clause. The clause, Pence allies say, legally binds federal prosecutors from compelling Pence to testify about the central components of Smith’s investigation. If Pence testifies, they say, it could jeopardize the separation of powers that the Constitution seeks to safeguard. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/14/pence-subpoena-trump-election-00082637