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I was kinda rooting for him NOT to get caught. But in today's technological and connected and photograghed/video capable world, I knew it was highly impossible for a regualr citizen to commit murder in broad daylight and get away with it. I had the same WTF moment as you regarding his education. Im actually shocked it took that long. Im actually shocked he was able to leave NYC WITHOUT getting caught. We do live in a highly internet connected, always getting second by second updates and armed with a cellphone with camera/video capabilities. The brothers that bombed the Boston Marathon were caught immediately BECAUSE of second to secong Twitter updates of where those brothers were headed. The obvious corrupt insider trading of that insurance company that was under investigation, the fact that that insurance company scammed and denounced MANY claims from needy people and the fact that that CEO was the head honcho of such a dispicable corporation. I had another WTF moment in that the gun he used was a 3D printed one. Another political opinion of mine coming up, so brace yourselves... The ATF and NRA better figure out what the hell to do with the 2nd Ammendment because 3D printed guns have FINALLY entered the chat with public shootings in America. Thoughts and Prayers to everyone.... (Ill repeat what I said above) Thoughts and Prayers to everyone.... And you are a good man for thinking this way. I took the sarcastic path, but Im with you in that sentiment 100%4 points
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Kind of a bizarre story all around... when it originally happened, it seemed like the work of a professional, but this kid was clearly no Jackal. It is amusing how much effort the NYPD put into finding him, if the victim had been an ordinary person instead of a scumbag CEO of a corrupt insurance company I doubt if they would have done much or if it would have made the national news...3 points
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Grew up in a wealthy family, seems he was spoon fed everything and never really had to work hard or figure out how one gets along with the positive and negatives in life. His family failed him imho. What we know about Luigi Mangione, Ivy League grad charged in CEO's murder - ABC News This makes me think he was a trust fund baby. Luigi Mangione: What We Know About Arrest in UHC CEO Killing | TIME Weirder yet is they say he is richer than the ceo he killed. Luigi Mangione: The Wealthy Heir Behind the Suspect Murder of Brian Thompson | KnowInsiders We have a day of reconning coming as the whole GHOST GUN is an old new thing that will cause states to write laws, and the NRA is running on borrowed time with their stupidity of taking a narrow ignorant approach to the 2nd amendment. Considering how we, the U.S. wrote the constitution of Japan and how you have to go through so much training, medical reviews, etc. to get a license to buy a hunting rifle, but handguns for the public are illegal in Japan and this was written by some of the most conservative gun happy people such as General McArthur. So, we are stupid for not adjusting how we deal with guns especially the whole 3D printed gun and silencer.3 points
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There is "some" relief about the "closure," but also one big WTF. They apprehended the likely perpetrator of the murder of Brian Thompson in Manhattan. America is transfixed when someone in a high profile case is on the lam - think Brian Laundrie and Scott Peterson, even though with similar but different circumstances. In the movies, "Thelma and Louise" come to mind, at the very least. The arrest came about fairly quickly. Thank the McDonald's in Altoona, PA. The WTF is his background. WTF! He has a bachelors and masters degree in a STEM field from Penn. He was in a fraternity. He went to an exclusive prep school in Baltimore. He was the valedictorian. He was capable enough in his chosen field. It's interesting and bizarre that he shares an alma mater with Trump and Musk. From where he lived, Ivy League Penn, in Philly, is really close to the Baltimore area, so he didn't stray far from home. What made him snap? How did he go from Ivy League grad to marksman and gun connoisseur? Did he grow up with a silver spoon or not? What was the household like? Everything on paper so far looks standard. This is going to take some unraveling. He obviously wasn't as "smart" as he thought he was. I feel bad for everyone adversely affected. I'm thinking his parents, relatives, and friends are in shock and some people will not treat them too kindly going forward, which is unfair.3 points
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The Arco Arena is in Sac, but in the Natomas area, and built when it was a much emptier area with a lot of fields. It is/was one ugly stadium. The Kings used to play there. The rapport with the Lakers was strained. Someone on the L.A. side called Sacto a cow town. The locals were pissed. The locals supposedly would bring cowbell triangles to games with the Lakers played at home. I'd have to look if that's true. Karma is a bitch. The Monarchs also used to play there. I won't go there. A place where I worked once hired a girl who had a Monarchs sticker on her SUV rear window to work as a "paraprofessional." She had to work on something for me. I sensed she didn't know anywhere near enough. I asked her if she knew the actual dimensions of a 2x4. She did not! This wasn't kindergarten. She wasn't working out very well ... for anyone. One day, she stopped showing up, either because she was stressed out or knew she was going to be let go. There is/was all this empty land and they still haven't gone through all the hoops to put in the light rail from downtown to the airport through that soulless Natomas area. City nicknames go from Sactomato to Excremento, and then some. I have/had a few smarter friends who worked at a few wings of the government there and they either got complacent or had nerves of steel to keep plowing ahead to be achievers alongside some duds. Living in the foothill communities is the way to go if you have to live in that metro area, but you'll have rattlesnakes as neighbors.2 points
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it took 4 days to catch those guys. It wasn't immediate. 15th was the marathon attack and 19th was the firefight/arrests.2 points
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Don't be, because it was a little stressful as a kid, with only one rough - very rough - crossing. I had no choice in the first 2 round trips, or 4 crossings. My parents bought passages on the ships so we could move overseas on them ... and back ... and across ... and back. LOL. Passage 5 was not right after college, but close enough. I had to do it. The others are more recent. FWIW, crossing to the UK is 7 days. Crossing to Italy (no longer a thing) was about 7 or 8, reaching the Strait of Gibraltar in about 5 to 6 days, usually with a stop at Lisbon before entering the Med. Yes, it is possible to do the cargo ship thing. You'll have lodging and your meals, but I don't know what else. On a ship, you'll never get bored because there's so much to do. There are also nooks and crannies where you can indeed burrow, relax, and read/write.2 points
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Really wild custom Olds... Another cool motorcycle photograph... I love this vintage steam locomotive photograph... The building of the ST Louis arch....2 points
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I actually like the look but at near 9,000 lbs., holy smokes! Instant pot hole maker lol..2 points
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I remember the Arco Arena being kind of off by itself. I recall eating at a few restaurants downtown that were nice. Been 20 years since I’ve been there. My sister did a few gigs for a few years at CALPERS, CALSTRS and CALTRANS, I visited a couple times to go to concerts back in the day.1 point
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50%? Not a chance when the lightest GAS powered crew cab Silverado is 4700 lbs and they mostly tip out at near 3 tons. This would do good to get down to 7,000 lbs but even that won't happen with the current EV platform. The bigger weight problem is all that battery underneath.1 point
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Last pic for a bit, but I love this photo...1 point
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I love this photo, I need to be on the road again! Passengers boarding a plane in 1932, neat picture.1 point
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Two things... The idea of an America that welcomes folks regardless of who they are is dead forever. Never was and never will be this country or who we are. All I can control are my own actions. I love the Jeep Video's, but there is a saying about sailboats, planes, and prostitutes that applies to race cars...and Stellantis products. If it flies, floats, or f#cks, you are better off renting it. YMMV. Agreed. He is a hero, the former COE is a zero. He is a hero. The CEO is a zero, Agreed on folks treating his family without kindness.... I am highly jealous of your crossings. I actually would like to do the crossing on a cargo ship some day. Ditch my phone, take some books, and hide from the world for the 17 days or however long it takes to cross.1 point
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I'm sure that will lead to support headaches. I'm glad I don't have to use Windows..1 point
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It was 1973, BMW produced what is believed to be the first production motorcycle with handlebar fairing designed according to aerodynamic principles. Sport a 67 hp, top speed of 124 mph, double disk front brakes and sporting riding dynamics, the R 90 S was considered the "Sound Barrier" motorcycle of its time. The R 90 S had a huge history of racing success and as such BMW wanted to make sure this racing heritage made it into a new bike they are proud to offer today as the R 12 S. This bike transfers the spirit of the R 90 S into the here and now. R 12 S embodies the retro sporty motorcycle blending several of the R 90 S ingredients in paying it homage. This model in the image above is the European spec R 12 S with the required extended tail over the rear wheel and license plate holder. The U.S. model with have a short rear tail and swing arm mounted license plate frame. See picture below. The 2025 R 12 S will come standard with Ultimate Care Break-In Service at 600 Miles standard. This allows BMW to ensure the customer get a truly premium experience with this first service at 600 miles or maximum of 750 miles/six months from in service. The 2025 R 12 S come with a standard 1,170 CC 2-cylinder air/oil cooled Boxer engine with 6-speed gearbox, DOHC cylinder had with 4 radially arranged valves, Shaft Drive, Cast aluminum wheels, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, BMW Motorrad Paralever, Twin disc front brake with radial brake caliper, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, Rear Preload Adjustable, Steering Stabilizer, Upside down fork with adjustable rebound, compression and preload, 12V Socket, Speedometer and Revolution counter, Electronic Immobilizer, LED turn indicators, LED Headlight and tail light, USB Port, On-Board Computer, Ride Modes, Adjustable handbrake and clutch levers, Keyless Ride, Chrome plated Header, Aluminum Fuel Tank, Intelligent Emergency Call, Ultimate Care Break-In Service. With the R12 S Daytona Package one gets the following: Lava Orange Metallic Paint. Cockpit Fairing. Short rear tail with integrated LED lighting. Black license plate frame attached to swing arm. Option 719 Classic II Wheels. Hill Start Assist. Headlight Pro. Shift Assistant Pro. Single Seat and Rear Hump Cover. Heated Grips. Cruise Control. Billet Pack Shadow. Milled Shadow ignition coil covers, oil filler plug, Avus Black Metallic Matte cylinder head covers. Billet Pack Shadow II Milled shadow foot shift and brake levers, rider and passenger footrest systems, hand brake and clutch levers, brake reservoir cover, bar end mirrors. BMW Gallery The BMW R 12 S paying homage to the iconic R 90 S is expected to launch Q1 2025 with 109 hp / 85 ft-lbs of torque with a top speed of 134 mph and a acceleration of 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds.1 point -
Yes we have gone a bit political, but imho a civil discussion. I agree with @ccap41 that for the most part, I have tried my best to stay away from reading on politics in general, but the part of me in standing up to bullies due to my own family being heavily Korean, aka Minority, not white I have to stand up to protect those I love and the rights of just being human. No one has a right to make anyone here at C&G or in North America feel they are any less human than anyone else. To quote the Statue of Liberty 1903 Bronze Plaque: The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" If one still wants to wonder about the U.S. constitution, let me quote the key two sections: ArtI.S8.C18.8.1 Overview of Congress's Immigration Powers https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-1/ALDE_00001255/ ArtI.S8.C18.8.7.2 Aliens in the United States https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/ Now with that said, some will choose to turn a blind eye if it is not affecting them and that is fine, it is their right, others will monitor and choose to act based on the issue and that is fine too. One hopes that we will have limited ignorance of people just blindly hurting others for a racist ignorant agenda. NOW IN REGARDS TO AUTOS @A Horse With No Name Very cool videos of the Jeeps doing winter stuff, but after the $5,000 repair shortly after warranty and Jeep knowing they built a flawed engine but fighting the customers in court to take accountability and then just dumping the V6 and moving to a straight 6, Stellantis will never get another dollar from me or anyone in my family. My son wants nothing to do with Jeep products.1 point
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First, the greenhouse of the charred Charger says 2006 and on up to the redo in the mid-2010s, so no interest on my part. But thanks! (Medium well for me.) - - - - - The ocean liner video is true, for the most part. When the ocean liners were pulled, there was a niche for one to stay in the game - the QE2 (1969-2008). That ensured she was close to full and profitable. I've been on it once and it was sleek and modern (for being from the OG group). They kept their promise and she is now a hotel in Dubai. She looks the same, minus the lifeboats. I would love to stay there for a night or two, but Dubai isn't on my radar. The France (1962-1974) was the longest ship for decades, between 1,000 and 1,100 ft. long, and French food as standard equipment every day would have grabbed me, but she started to sail far from full and bled red ink. The S.S. United States situation rotting away in Philly saddens me. It should be redone and parked next to a venue in Manhattan. It's the U.S.'s very last true ocean liner. Americans don't have as much of a connection with ships, IMO. Italian Line had 4 ships (after the Andrea Doria replacement with the Leonardo) into the late '70s, retiring them on a staggered schedule. They took the southern route, so there was more time to enjoy the pools. They differentiated themselves with white hulls and superstructures to reflect that sunnier route. The food was great - better on the 2 smaller ones compared to the 2 bigger ones, per my parents. I've done 4 crossings with the family as a kid and it changes how you see the world - for the better. The floor/deck plans below the promenades were "messy" (labyrinthine) to keep people in their 1 of 3 classes, so not that amenable to conversion. The Leonardo was the only ship that crossed into the Pacific, on a unique 41-day cruise to Hawaii, from Italy, through the Panama Canal. The Leonardo, relative to size and weight, was the biggest gas guzzler in the fleet - much like the L-1011 relative to other heavies. The current Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is a dream. I've now done the crossing twice. ("Economy class," and perfectly okay, though one inactive member here who could afford the suites up high had to trash it.) It's big and, even if full, it never feels crowded. Not only that, it's beautiful inside and out, and fairly luxurious in a traditional way, but also fairly priced. One of the coolest things is sailing out in tandem with a Staten Island Ferry - what a treat for those lucky commuters and visitors. Also, a crossing is not a cruise - it's a different purpose and different experience, with a diverse crowd using the QM2 for transportation between the U.S. and Europe. Cunard Line (not sure) may have once had the slogan "Getting there is half the fun," IIRC. I'm on board with that! I can be a pedantic nerd when it comes to this topic and I'll own that.1 point
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A former poster by the name of Wings perhaps? Yeah...he was out of control LOL Hey...what do you know???!!! Olympic Airways that airliner in the thumbnail is. True. But it has been quite civil. The problem posters that would have helped to derail and devolve are all gone. Well...despite all that is going on right now in your country, at least the New York Yankees couldnt resign Juan Soto!!! THAT is a good thing, non? Phoque the Yankees!!! But he still stays in New York and signs an incredible 15 year 765 million dollar contract with the Mets. Hey...at least sports in the USA are not bankrupt. Well...at least not financially. (bankrupt that is)1 point
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