Tuesday Overnight Open Thread (7/18/23)

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"An unelected body like who is controlled and run by multi-billionaires should never be allowed to act in place of a democratically elected government," German MP Christine Anderson

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“I don’t agree that you should work your buns off to get rich,” Corcoran told CNBC Make It, adding the thought “never entered my mind my whole life. And I’m rich. Barbara Corcoran

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People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.Unknown

You better pick up Henri's poo-poo or you'll be in deep doo-doo in France.

The European town where dogs' DNA is being taken to catch owners for dog poo
The mayor of the town said he'd "had enough of all this poo" as the he finally wins a six-year battle to introduce legislation in tackling the issue.

The topic of food is not confined to Sunday's Food Thread. One wouldn't have problems with skimpy bacon if they made their own. It really isn't that difficult.

Make a Better BLT With a Waffled Bacon Patty
BLT bacon can be the perfect sandwich patty with a waffle iron and a plan.

There’s never enough B in my BLT, but the problem isn’t solved by simply adding more bacon. It’s the size, thickness, and shape. The bacon strips are thin and insubstantial; they never quite scratch that chunky, meat patty itch. Luckily, this is a problem that can be solved with a waffle iron and a plan.

I can't speak for you. But, I'm quite happy with the $49.99 oil change and 20 point safety inspection every 3,000 miles.

Aston Martin Valkyrie Costs $464K to Service Over First 10,000 Miles: Report
Most of its service intervals cost more than a Porsche 911.

Needless to say, if you can afford a $3 million, track-focused hypercar, you can afford its absurdly expensive maintenance. Still, actually seeing the numbers in front of our commoner eyes can be quite shocking. In addition to its multi-million dollar price tag, there's a service bulletin floating around Facebook claiming that the Aston Martin Valkyrie will apparently cost its owners about $464,000 to service over the course of just three years.

Fuck Alzheimer's Diesease.

Eli Lilly drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s progression
Dementia experts hail "watershed moment" after trial results for donanemab antibody treatment.

Dementia experts have hailed the latest landmark in the treatment of Alzheimer’s after Eli Lilly released trial results that showed its new drug significantly slowed memory loss and cognitive decline.

The US pharmaceuticals group on Monday reported full findings of its phase 3 clinical study of donanemab at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam, showing that the antibody treatment slowed progression by about 35 percent in the early stages of the disease.

Born on this day: 18 Jul 1929
American singer, songwriter, musician Screamin' Jay Hawkins. A Golden Gloves boxing champion at 16, he was married nine times, fathered over 30 children, spent two years in jail and was temporary blinded by one of his flaming props on stage in 1976. He recorded 'I Put A Spell On You' in 1956, (which was covered by many acts including The Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Nina Simone). He died on 12 February 2000 aged 70 after emergency surgery for an aneurysm. via thisdayinmusic.com

Born on this day: 18 Jul 1939
American singer and songwriter Dion Dimucci, best known for his 1961 US No.1 & UK No.11 single 'Runaround Sue'. He had 39 Top 40 hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a solo performer, with the Belmonts or with the Del Satins. via thisdayinmusic.com

Madison, Dane County, WI pooch probably is a Commie-Lib. But nevertheless Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

Firefighters rescue small dog trapped inside electric sofa

Deciding the contributory negligence of each is too much trouble. Genius Award Winners.

Pair of drivers arrested for OWI after crash in town of Burke

TOWN OF BURKE, Wis. -- A crash early Sunday in the Town of Burke ended with both drivers involved getting arrested, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies and paramedics were called to County Highway T just after 2:25 a.m. for a report of a two-vehicle crash. Officials said a 31-year-old Madison man was driving west when he crossed the middle line and collided with truck driven by a 26-year-old Sun Prairie man.

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