Sunday Overnight Open Thread (11/12/23)

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"During the pandemic we saw more people drinking to cope with the stress. We also saw alcohol being delivered to homes." Dr. Timothy Fong with UCLA health, a specialist in addiction psychiatry

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“I hope that this episode can stir some consciences and that we can finally put an end to the exploitation of animals in circuses,” Alessandro Grando, the mayor of Ladispoli,Italy

Thought of the day: Where are the apologies for Former Gov. Sarah Palin? Her prediction of Death Panels is certainly true.

So many great comments so few IT resources.

Ted,The Dead, Kennedy haunts us to this day. Carlson Tucker explains......

Anger issues. I wonder what would have happened to this jackass in say, Wyoming.

McDonald’s customer flips out at drive-thru window, hurls drinks at staff: ‘Give me some food!
An “erratic” man at a McDonald’s drive-thru took “hangry” to a whole new level as he hurled drinks at workers and demanded that they “give me some food!” in a now-viral video on TikTok.

The unidentified man, wearing a beanie, blue polo shirt and sunglasses on his head, is on foot when he throws open the drive-thru window at McDonald’s in White Marsh, Md., about 16 miles north of Baltimore, and tells a worker: “You do this! You do this, dumb b—h!”

During his fit of rage, the man also grabs an order of fries and a small drink from near the window, seemingly where items get lined up to be handed to drive-thru customers, and throws it at a worker.

Since it is the Kinder, Gentler Mis. Hum on Sundays I'll keep more of my commentary to myself.

Let me get this straight? I have a chance to win my tax dollars back if I buy an EV? Oh For Fuck's Sake!

The Biden administration was roasted this week after it unveiled an initiative offering Americans the chance to win thousands of dollars for submitting a video showcasing their electric vehicle (EV).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — which has pursued a regulatory regime that experts say will force more EV purchases in the coming years — announced the so-called "EV Video Challenge" on Tuesday, offering a total of $13,500 to Americans. Almost immediately after the announcement, the agency was hit with criticism and accused of hypocrisy.

"How is the Biden Administration's push to mandate Progressive Lifestyle Choices working out?" the Alliance For Consumers, said in an X post. "The EPA is now *paying people* (with taxpayer dollars) for positive stories about EVs actually working ... Yes, you read that correctly."

So you haven't had your fair share of FFS? Here is Round #2 of Oh FFS!!!

One automaker's solution to in-trip EV battery power depletion? A generator

Detroit — One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won't buy an electric vehicle is "range anxiety": the fear of running out of juice on the road with nowhere to recharge. Stellantis' Ram brand may have an answer for that, especially for people who need a truck to haul or tow things. It's called the Ramcharger, a pickup that can travel 145 miles on electricity, with a 3.6-liter V6 gas-powered engine linked to a generator that can recharge the battery while the truck is moving.

This should upset "Our betters". Gee whiz, people prefer real meat over test tube chops.

Beyond Meat Continues To Hemorrhage Cash As Consumers Sour On Fake Meat

Beyond Meat, a company that makes meat substitutes, reported huge decreases in revenues in its most recent earnings report on Wednesday and still remains unprofitable despite cutting costs.

In its third quarter earnings report, Beyond Meat reported an 8.7% decrease in net revenues year-over-year, bringing in $75.3 million, according to the company. Despite the loss in revenues, the company improved its gross profit but was still not able to turn it positive, losing $7.3 million for a margin of -9.6% compared to a loss of $14.8 million for a margin of -18% from the same period a year ago.

Born on this day: 12 Nov 1945
Neil Young, Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist who as a member of Buffalo Springfield had the 1967 US No.17 single 'For What It's Worth'. Joined Crosby, Stills Nash & Young who had the 1970 US No.1 and UK No.5 album DejVu. As a solo artist Young scored the 1972 US No.1 and UK No.10 single Heart Of Gold, and his 1972 UK No.7 album Harvest spent 66 weeks on the UK chart. In 2008 a newly discovered trapdoor spider Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi was named after the singer.via thisdayinmusic.com

Born on this day: 12 Nov 1944 Booker T. Jones. Booker T and the MG's, who had the 1962 US No. 3 single 'Green Onions', and the 1969 UK No.4 single 'Time Is Tight'. Booker T. played keyboards on the Otis Redding hit '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'. via thisdayinmusic.com

The Dakota is in downtown Minneapolis. A fun place to see a show. Small venue, great acoustics, good food and fine drinks. Check it out if you ever get to Minneapolis.

Well if you are going to G up, go big. Genius Award Winner

W.Va. Woman Charged With Stealing Ambulance While Medics Attended to Call

Theoretically, an ambulance is to help the injured or ill get medical care quickly, and if necessary, get a quick rise to the hospital. But one West Virginia woman found another use for it. Namely, as her own vehicle just to drive around.

Patience with a sense of humor is: Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day. (H/T CBD X video)


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