Tuesday Overnight Open Thread (8/8/23)

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"God knows what could have happened. ... Because she did the right thing, this individual has been arrested." San Antonio Police Department Sgt. Washington Moscoso

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Now there is no quarrel between progress and order because neither can exist without the other. . . . And to those who say that law and order is the code word for racism, here is a reply: Our goal is justice—justice for every American.” President Richard M. Nixon

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“I am absolutely certain that the current Attorney General Merrick Garland is in grave danger of being charged with obstruction of justice and with having destroyed the system.” Former Speaker, Newt Gingrich (R-GA)

It's been a while since The ONT featured this young lady............

The perfect bus. The perfect unicorn. The bus that gave tree huggers sexual arousal has had a tough go as of late.

Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection

It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech?

Proterra Inc. (PTRA) is (was?) an American automotive and energy storage developer that would be celebrating two decades in the industry next year. We at Electrek have contributed consistent coverage of the California-based company over the years through its countless ventures in electrification.

This included vehicle launches like its ZX5 Max electric bus last year and the rolling out of the first EV battery packs off the assembly lines at its latest production facility in South Carolina. In addition to its own vehicles, “Proterra powered” EVs like Thomas Built Buses have already eclipsed 1 million miles driven to date.

I once told my Mother, "The only reason you grow zucchini is to give the stuff away." If Mom were alive today I believe she would be celebrating this day: SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY

Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day on August 8th offers gardeners a way to rid themselves of extra produce. For some, this day offers a way to rid their garden of an overproducing squash plant.

Paul Joseph Watson examines today's latest symptom of insanity.

So what is the first thing that comes to mind after reading this headline? Texting while walking makes college students more likely to fall

Texting while walking makes college students more likely to fall

Summary:
When it comes to college-aged adults who are glued to their smartphones, experts argue over whether texting while walking increases the risk of an accident. Some studies have shown that texting pedestrians are more likely to walk into oncoming traffic, while other studies suggest that young adults have mastered the art of multitasking and are able to text accurately while navigating obstacles. However, few studies have measured how texters respond to unpredictable hazard conditions. By simulating an environment with random slipping threats, researchers report that texting increases the risk of falling in response to walkway hazards.

Cha Cha Slide creator DJ Casper has died at the age of 58.

The songwriter revealed he had been diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016 and his wife Kim confirmed to ABC 7 on Tuesday that he had passed away after battling the disease.

The Chicago-born star - real name Willie Perry Jr -was best known for writing the popular 2000 song Cha Cha Slide and creating its accompanying dance.

On this day: August 8, 2017 - Glen Campbell
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, television host, and actor Glen Campbell died in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 81. He became a patient at an Alzheimer's long-term care and treatment facility in 2014. Campbell released more than 70 studio albums and sold 45 million records worldwide. His hits include: 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman', 'Galveston' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy'. His guitar playing can be heard on ‘Strangers in the Night’ by Frank Sinatra, ‘You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'‘ by The Righteous Brothers and ‘I'm a Believer’ by The Monkees.

Neil Young & MushHead are the targets of satire.............

Two Genius Award Winners this evening.

Anger is not a luxury I can afford today. Genius #1.

Road Rage Driver Shot and Killed after Attacking Lone but Armed Woman in Parking Lot

There is a time for everything. This was not one of those times. Genius #2.

A woman was caught trying to smuggle cocaine through an airport – by hiding some of them in her vagina.

The 20-year-old stuffed 11 capsules into a condom and then inserted it up her vagina before she was busted on July 29.

Fvck Cancer! Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

A trained radiologist assisted by artificial intelligence was able to spot 20% more breast cancers in mammogram screenings without any increase in false positives, a new study showed.

Pitting the man-machine team against two trained radiologists, the authors believe it’s the first randomized controlled trial demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-assisted breast cancer screening.

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