Tuesday Overnight Open Thread (10/24/23)

Quote I

"Unfortunately, we knew that things would get this bad. Unfortunately, we knew the Democrats were this corrupt. Now I have hit to the frontlines and be a speech prisoner in Biden's America." Owen Shroyer

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‘I know our kids may act out at times, but if there’s a problem, leave the disciplining to the parents.’
Parent, Nikki Glasco

Not every ICE car will be turned into the Energizer Bunny Rabbit.

Since the moment Dodge rolled out the electric Charger Daytona SRT concept car in 2022 and proclaimed it was done making gas-powered muscle cars, people have wondered: Really? Dodge, builder of supercharged V8s and seller of over two million Challengers and Chargers, is just going to stop? As it turns out, no. Rumors have swirled about this for a while, and now The Drive can report that the next-generation Dodge Charger will offer both a full-electric version and a gas version powered by the company's 3.0-liter "Hurricane" twin-turbo inline-six engine.

This news comes to us by way of a source connected to a supplier with firsthand information of Dodge's production plans. The source agreed to speak about the next-gen Charger program in exchange for anonymity and shared a number of details confirming their identity and position. We'll only be publishing the most significant information about the car.

SHOCKED I AM!

California DMV Halts Cruise’s Self-Driving Robotaxis Statewide

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has yanked Cruise’s permits to operate its autonomous vehicles across the Golden State, citing the agency’s determination that its vehicles are “not safe for the public’s operation” and that the cars pose “an unreasonable risk to the public,” among other reasons.

When thuggery is praised. When acts of good men are laughed at. When human nature is ignored. You get Pharmacy Deserts.

America's pharmacy deserts: Rite Aid, CVS and Walgreens will shut more than 1,500 stores due to crime and competition - leaving MILLIONS without access to healthcare
Rite Aid said it will close 150 of its 2,100 US locations after filing for bankruptcy
CVS is set to close the doors on 900 of its stores by the end of 2024
Walgreens will shutter 150 stores by summer 2024 - leaving millions in 'pharmacy deserts'

You know damn well if they could break even let alone they would stay open in these neighborhoods.

Its always funny that the Jesse Jacksons, Sheila Jackson-Lee's, Al Sharpton's, Et al. never put their shake downs money where their mouths are.

Huh? Eating when bored is not good? Who would have thought? Aston University.

A new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared to when they are in a neutral mood.

Despite boredom being a common emotion experienced by many children, no research to date has looked experimentally at how much more children eat when bored. On average, the study shows that children who were feeling bored ate 95 kcal when they were already full, compared to children in a neutral mood condition who ate just 59 kcal. The pioneering research was led by Dr Rebecca Stone as part of her PhD, supervised by Professor Claire Farrow and Professor Jackie Blissett from Aston University, and Professor Emma Haycraft from Loughborough University

Silly Ranjit Singh, Self-Defense is for our Betters not us Deplorables.

NY Gov. Hypocrite Hochul Spotted in Israel Wearing Body Armor She Banned for New Yorkers

The post-Bruen tantrums in the legal landscape have been nothing short of a nightmare for New Yorkers. After New York’s corrupt, discretionary permitting scheme was struck down, the Empire State struck back, passing a lot of laws that made life objectively worse for gun owners in New York. It’s fair to say that New York gun owners are in far worse shape today than they were before the landmark Bruen decision.

Politicians certainly cannot be shamed.

You certainly don't have a crappy sense of taste if you give this calendar as a gift.

Introducing the all-new 2024 Calendar! Getting ready for a White Elephant Party, Yankee Swap, or Secret Santa gift exchange?

Maybe you know someone with an undying love for dogs? Well, look no further, because this 12-month calendar featuring dogs in their natural moments will undoubtedly be the most memorable gift you give this year. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, as each month features a different adorable canine answering nature’s call.

I'm no longer cool or tragically hip. So of course you won't find me hanging out in these cool 'hoods. I'm fine with the Frozen Tundra.

The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We polled thousands of city-dwellers and grilled local experts to rank the greatest places for fun, food, culture and community

It’s that time again. Every year, we ask thousands of city-dwellers to tell us the coolest spots in their cities. What are the places locals love and visitors flock to? Where are the exciting new openings across food, drink and culture? Where are people going out, hanging out and having fun?

For the sixth year running, the results are in. Over 12,000 people had their say in this year’s shortlist, naming the neighbourhoods in their hometowns where everyone wants to be right now. Then, we narrowed down the selection with the insight and expertise of city editors and local experts who know their cities better than anyone else. To create and rank the final list, we considered factors including community and social ventures, access to open and green space, and thriving street life.

The first is surprising.

Pass the popcorn. I don't think FNC will let this pass without a fight.

The new media company that Tucker Carlson founded after leaving Fox News has signed its first significant advertising contract.

According to PublicSq. CEO Michael Seifert, the deal with the conservative-friendly shopping app was reached on Friday and is worth at least $1 million.

ONT regulars know the following. But, the new readers need to be introduced to the following segment. The ONT Is Always Looking Out For You^TM

How often should you wash your jeans? Cleaning experts settle the debate
Are you washing your jeans enough and properly? Here's how frequently you should wash denim
It could be a tale as old as Levi’s: People debating how frequently to wash their jeans and the right way to get denim clean and spiffy.

It’s time to settle the argument.

How often you should wash jeans ultimately comes down to personal preference — and whether you’re wearing the jeans to go to brunch or you're about to corral horses.

Born on this day: 24 Oct 1946 Jerry Edmonton, from Steppenwolf who had the 1969 US No.2 hit single 'Born To Be Wild'. Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide, released eight gold albums and scored 12 Billboard Hot 100 singles. He was killed in a car crash on 28th November 1993. via thisdayinmusic.com

Born on this day: 24 Oct 1936 Bill Wyman, bass, The Rolling Stones (1969 UK & US No.1 single 'Honky Tonk Women', and over 30 Top 40 UK & US singles and albums. Quit The Stones in 1993, 1981 UK solo No.14 'Je Suis Un Rock Star'). Now tours with his backing band, The Rhythm Kings, which has featured Albert Lee and Georgie Fame via thisdayinmusic.com

Never bring a hammer to a gun store. Unless you want to be Posthumous Genius Award Winner.

A masked thug made the fatal mistake of trying to steal a firearm from a gun store while armed with a hammer.

The incident took place at a gun store in Livermore, California, on Sunday, police said.

It will be no surprise to regular Slay News readers that the gun store owner knew his Second Amendment rights and was ready a willing to exercise them.

Unfortunately, there are no prizes for guessing that it didn’t end well for the would-be robber.

Obviously, when the crook pulled a hammer on the store owner, he was shot dead.

We could also double up on this story as a Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day. But, you know this Cob and I'm a giver.

Don't you wish more teenagers spent their time with computers differently? Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

What if washing your hands to prevent getting a simple flu virus was all that was needed to prevent skin cancer? Bold as that sounds, it wasn’t an Anderson Center laureate who came up with the idea, but a 14-year-old.

Heman Bekele, a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia, was awarded the $25,000 grand prize as the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a melanoma treatment in the form of a bar of soap.

As the winner of the nation’s premier middle school science contest, now in its 16th year, Bekele has been accorded the prestigious title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.

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