Monday Overnight Open Thread (1/29/24)

Quote I

“Base jumping is dangerous because you don’t have a second chance." Ed Harrison

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“Who suffered here? We haven’t seen a long list of victims.” University of Michigan law professor William Thomas

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“As No Labels goes down that presidential path, we cannot lose what was gained in all these years trying to improve the institution of Congress,” New York Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican No Labels board member

If the drug sniffing dog hits on your suitcase, is that vacuum seal really sealed? Really, really sealed?

Two people on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship were found with 112 bags of marijuana, an affidavit says.

One said she'd only met the other at the ship's bar, but both had 56 bags, per the court document.

Both have pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges relating to drug trafficking.

Two passengers on a cruise from Miami to the UK were found to be carrying over 100 bags of marijuana, a Department of Homeland Security affidavit says.

The play by play announcing isn't spectacular. But, it's always nice when a Genius Award Winner takes on a cop.

This is a bit surprising.

EAT UP Top fast food chain in America is named – and it’s not beloved spots McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, or Taco Bell
Chipotle didn't make the top 20

BASKIN-ROBBINS has been named America's number one fast food chain.

Every year, the internet polling firm YouGov releases its list of the most popular dining locations across the United States.

On this day: 29 Jan 1992
American blues singer and guitarist Willie Dixon died of heart failure. He wrote the classic songs 'You Shook Me', 'I Can't Quit You Baby', 'Hoochie Coochie Man', 'I Just Want to Make Love to You' and 'Little Red Rooster'. Dixon was a major influence on The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. via thisdayinmusic.com

Born on this day:29 Jan 1920
American R&B pianist, songwriter, producer, Paul Gayten. He played piano on the Chuck Berry hit 'Carol'. In 1956 he had the biggest hits of his own career with 'The Music Goes Round and Round'. He worked for Chess Records as a talent scout, producer, promotion man, songwriter and recording artist. He died age 71 on 26 March 1991. via thisdayinmusic.com

Just because you can post videos on YouTube doesn't mean you should. The internet is forever. Genius Award Winner.

A viral YouTube video of a Texas man allegedly reaching speeds of 150 mph on a motorcycle has been taken down, but among its viewers was the Colorado State Patrol, which now wants to award the man criminal charges for his driving.

Rendon Dietzmann, 32, of Justin, Texas, goes by Gixxer Brah on YouTube and posts videos from a camera mounted to his helmet while driving his motorcycle. A video titled "From Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 Minutes" appeared to show him traveling at high speeds while weaving in and out of traffic in September 2023. The video has since been taken down, but Colorado State Patrol announced this week that they've issued an arrest warrant, alleging Dietzmann violated several laws and put "hundreds of people in jeopardy."

The drive typically takes about an hour on Interstate 25, which has a speed limit of 65 mph or 75 mph, depending on the exact location, an increase from 55 mph in 2014.

The cops could have told the homeowner to vacate to a warmer location. They didn't and became Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

Police Officers Deliver Free Firewood To Elderly Citizen Without Heat
January 25, 2024

Today's good news story comes from Gallatin, Tennessee.

The Gallatin Police Department (GPD) went beyond their official duties to assist a 72-year-old resident during last week's freezing temperatures in Tennessee.

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