Monday Overnight Open Thread (7/1/24)

Quote I

“Gardening is a nice, stress-relieving hobby,” Brewer said. “But I’m nervous for people who may not be aware that working with compost and flower bulbs could pose a risk to their health.” Marin Brewer,UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Quote II

“I say to a lot of people like, when's it end? When do we change course? And the number one answer is, 'We haven't bottomed out yet. We're getting near it. We haven't totally bottomed out.' And then I say, ‘Why is it necessary to bottom out?’” He said. “It's like saying, you know, I was looking for some stuff in my son's room and I found some syringes and a baggie of heroin. But he hasn't flatlined yet, okay? I have not walked in and seen foam coming out of his mouth or him convulsing. And you go, 'Yeah, I know, but why don't you get him in some treatment now?' And you go 'Because his heart hasn't stopped yet.' And it's like, ‘Yeah, I know, but why do we have to bottom out?’ We know where we're going. Let's reverse course. California and Los Angeles can't do it.” Adam Corolla

Quote III

"While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high ticket discretionary items." Big Lots CEO Bruce Thorn

Sounds like Biden's economy is fvcking rocking!

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If You See This USB Charger In Your Hotel Or Airbnb, Get Out Immediately

If you stay in an airbnb or a hotel, you probably don't think twice about the amenities offered. Perhaps you'll brew and enjoy complimentary coffee from the coffee maker, or binge a series on a streaming service that's been paid for, but you might not realize that one convenience you've been provided with might not be as it seems - a USB charging cube.

It always feels like you need another cube, even if you've brought some of your own, so if you find one in your room, there's a good chance you'll plug it in and charge up a device with it, but some cubes out there don't only charge, they also film you. Search Amazon for "USB cube camera" and you'll see dozens of pages offering USB cubes in all shapes and sizes, only they are described as spy devices since they allow for unsuspecting people to be recorded.

Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse was child's play compared to these Brown Shirts in Washington, D.C.

An employee with the D.C. Central Detention Facility (DOC), better known as the D.C. Gulag, pepper-sprayed a January 6 prisoner in the face twice in less than a few minutes for refusing to wear a mask, bodycam footage obtained by the House Judiciary Committee confirms.

Now that Pride Perversion Month is over let's see what happened at Possum Lodge shall we?

We keep hearing about the hottest temps. What about the coldest temps evah?!?!

Antarctic Anomaly: 2023’s Record-Breaking Cold Contrasts Global Warming

A 2023 study documented unprecedented cold spells in Antarctica, contrasting sharply with global heat records and underscoring the complexity of climate patterns.
2023 was marked by record-breaking global temperatures, but it also witnessed unusual extreme cold events in Antarctica. A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences highlights the intense cold spells that occurred on the continent during the late winter months of July and August.

In a detailed examination of the late winter months of 2023, researchers observed extreme cold temperatures across a broad region of Antarctica.

“Record cold temperatures were observed in our Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) network as well as other locations around the region,” said Matthew A. Lazzara of the Antarctic Meteorological Research and Data Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). “These phases were marked by new record low temperatures recorded at both staffed and automatic weather stations, spanning East Antarctica, the Ross Ice Shelf, and West Antarctica to the Antarctic Peninsula.”

It isn't a long read and should be taught in every classroom.

What Rhymes with FBI?

Mark Twain has been credited with the quip that “history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” When it comes to corruption and the FBI, he may have been right.

In the late teens to early twenties, evidence began to trickle out in the media suggesting that an individual within the Executive Branch of the United States Government had profited significantly from his official position. Over the course of several years, it became clear that money had flowed from an energy company looking to secure favorable business deals to a self-dealing Executive Branch official. Millions changed hands and the Bureau was called in to investigate.

Yet, the Bureau wasn't actually there to investigate the corrupt official. They were there to investigate any person asking questions about the corruption. They were there as part of an effort to protect the high-level official from rightful scrutiny for his unexplainable wealth. They were there to intimidate those bringing to light misdeeds and corruption.

If this sounds familiar, it should.

You just may have the century wrong.

Kurt Schlichter has a way with words. His take on Resident of The White House, MushHead's debate performance.

Leftists would prefer a senile leftist to a competent, capable conservative, but what are they going to do? Ol’ Daddyshowers won’t go voluntarily, and they can’t force him out. But even if he agreed to cancel his cantankerous candidacy, what would they do? Who are they going to put in? Kamala Harris? They have to – she’s a woman-identifying being of color. How do you step over her for pallor penis-person Governor Gavin Hairstyle? Maybe they could pick Gretchen Whitmer, that frigid Karen from Michigan, and let the shrill white lady come along to save us from the failed black woman. That’s an image they just can’t have.

Sad......

I wasn't this wobbly and didn't need this much help after my recent knee replacement.

Born Today In Music July 1st via thisdayinmusic.com

1935 - James Cotton
American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter James Cotton. He worked in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. In 1955, he was recruited by Muddy Waters to come to Chicago and join his band. In 2006, Cotton was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. He died from pneumonia aged 81 on 16 March 2017.

1915 - Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon, blues singer, guitarist, 'the poet laureate of the blues'. Credited with writing more than 500 songs by the end of his life. Wrote classic songs: 'Hoochie Coochie Man', 'I'm Ready', 'You Shook Me', 'I Can't Quit You Baby', 'Little Red Rooster.' Major influence on The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Dixon died on 29th January 1992.

"I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance. And I'm a Genius Award Winner". The 'educator stated'

Texas Teacher Caught In Bed With Teen Student
Brother, 12, saw sibling under sheets with educator

FEBRUARY 24--The latest school teacher to get arrested for having sex with one of her underage male students was nabbed after the boy’s younger brother discovered the educator in bed with his sibling, according to police.

Kathryn Murray, 28, was arrested yesterday for sexual assault of a child and booked into the Harris County jail, where she is being held in lieu of $250,000 bond. Pictured in the mug shot at right, Murray taught eighth grade at Memorial Middle School before recently being fired.

I'm not a golfer. But I do have someone who I will cheer for on the links. Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

Chris Hockaday battled drug addiction throughout his 20s and got clean at age 34. Yesterday, the 55 year-old qualifier shot 69 and MADE THE CUT at the U.S. Senior Open.

This interview is mesmerizing.

It's never too late for redemption in life.


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