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Quote: DRichNo, not in Nevada. No dram shop laws here.
That's a nice savings for the owners.
Quote: DRichIn the 18 years I have been going there I don't know of a single patron that got into an accident drunk.
Did you drive today, how many near
misses did you have. Probably none.
Drunks tend to take the same route
home at non busy times of day so
it keeps there chance of getting
into an accident low. Stats say
that the average drunk driver gets
a DWI once for every 40 times he
drive intoxicated.
Police dept's in the 80's started to
realize what a cash cow DWI's were.
That's what's really at the bottom
of this. They raised the fines to
obscene amounts and started
handing out DWI's to anybody
who was even the tiniest bit
over the limit. And they kept
dropping the limits.
What people don't get about driving buzzed or, say tailgating at 90 mph, is that even though it works out fine the vast majority of the time, the concern is the 1 time in 2000 where something happens and you need to react quickly or some one is killed or crippled.
The stakes are high and it's someone else's well being on the line so it's pretty reasonable to bring down the hammer.
Quote: billryanWe'd ride six or seven to a car yet somehow managed a cooler or two.
Did you live thru it?
Including his first time.Quote: EvenBobStats say that the average drunk driver gets a DWI once for every 40 times he drives intoxicated.
Impaired driving and red light cameras are cash cows, supporting judges, layers, counselors and 'treatment' experts. All narcotics enforcement enhances traffickers.
Quote: FleaStiffIncluding his first time.
Impaired driving and red light cameras are cash cows, supporting judges, layers, counselors and 'treatment' experts. All narcotics enforcement enhances traffickers.
I think those numbers are out of date. People under forty grew up in a very different era than those of us that are older. Where we would take five cars and drink on the way to the event, young people take taxis and uber in case they might drink.
Where we thought it was okay to drive buzzed and wouldn't argue with a friend who wanted to do the same, these younger people were raised in an almost zero tolerance atmosphere. Don't drink and drive is inculcated to them from nursery school and many took the lessons to heart.
Quote: billryanI think those numbers are out of date. People under forty grew up in a very different era than those of us that are older. Where we would take five cars and drink on the way to the event, young people take taxis and uber in case they might drink.
Where we thought it was okay to drive buzzed and wouldn't argue with a friend who wanted to do the same, these younger people were raised in an almost zero tolerance atmosphere. Don't drink and drive is inculcated to them from nursery school and many took the lessons to heart.
I'm an outlier. I don't think I've ever driven drunk. Generally limit myself to one drink, if going to be there a few hours will have a second, rarely. I was not afraid of an accident, but more of legal ramifications. I've taken keys away from friends. Big fights. I've gotten a cab ( and paid for it!) for co workers at a holiday party.
I can honestly say I've seen and taken care of thousands of people whose lives have been ruined by drunk driving. So many orthopedic injuries you recover from, but never good as new. Let's not even talk about traumatic brain injury events....
Quote:When a Michigan couple won $500,000 from a lottery scratch-off in 2016, they said they wanted to turn their life around. They apparently did, but in the wrong direction.
The couple, Stephanie Harvell, 28, and Mitchell Arnswald, were charged in a string of burglaries over the weekend, and police said they are suspected of breaking into several houses in the Bay County area in the last two months, often during the day while the homeowners were at work.
Harvell told the Michigan Lottery in 2016 that the day she won the lottery, she was also served with an eviction notice. She and Arnswald had been living paycheck to paycheck.
“We both work really hard, and it’s been tough to support our family,” Harvell said at the time. “We recently lost a car."
Harvell said she and her husband planned to buy a house and car with the new money, and save for her two daughters’ education.
Quote: rxwineQuote:
When a Michigan couple won $500,000 from a lottery scratch-off in 2016, they said they wanted to turn their life around. They apparently did, but in the wrong direction.
Strange story, nowhere does it say
where the $500K went or why they
started robbing homes.
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/couple-who-won-dollar500k-playing-lottery-accused-in-burglary-spree-police-say/28913879
Quote: EvenBobStrange story, nowhere does it say
where the $500K went or why they
started robbing homes.
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/couple-who-won-dollar500k-playing-lottery-accused-in-burglary-spree-police-say/28913879
One word.,......DRUGS
Quote: MaxPenOne word.,......DRUGS
But they look so super smart..
Quote: EvenBobStrange story, nowhere does it say
where the $500K went or why they
started robbing homes.
Quote: MaxPenOne word.,......DRUGS
Quote: DRich... local utility bonds to guarantee themselves a positive return for their retirement. Or, they bought about 1000 cases of Sudafed.
Nah, they've still got the half mil, partly in cash accounts and partly in long-term, secure investments. Unfortunately, having such security in place can lead to boredom, and hey! a couple has to get some fun and adventure someplace, after all.
Today I played the $600 tournament and soft bubbled finishing 28th of 195. Top 20 got paid. The bubble is the last person to finish outside of the money and the soft bubble is the next 5% or so. I busted when utg goes all in, a player then moves all in for more and in the big blind I look down at two aces. I obviously call all in and I am way ahead of the first players jacks and the other guys kings. Jacks makes a runner runner straight on the turn and river and that is all she wrote for me. If I win the hand I would have had an average stack with 27 left. I was 67% to win the hand preflop and 81% after the Q83 rainbow flop. I wasn't upset because I think that I played my "A" game for 8 hours. I am not playing the $300 bounty tourny tomorrow because the structure sucks so I will play the main event at noon on Saturday.
my last 7 years before retiring I worked at Dulles airport - ground crew - I worked with a lot of mechanics - I never met an irresponsible one - they were all dedicated pros -
the clown that did this deserves a long, long jail sentence
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/us/american-airlines-mechanic-sabotage.html
Quote: lilredroosterreally, really, effed up - an American Airlines mechanic pissed off about his pay sabotaged an airplane
my last 7 years before retiring I worked at Dulles airport - ground crew - I worked with a lot of mechanics - I never met an irresponsible one - they were all dedicated pros -
the clown that did this deserves a long, long jail sentence
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/us/american-airlines-mechanic-sabotage.html
After seeing the guy's name it is no surprise. I'm thinking there might be more to this story.
Quote: PokerGrinderLocal poker series is this week. Last night I played the $180 satellite where the top 10% got tickets to the $1100 and $600 tournaments. I barely scraped by but I managed to win a package. I had to win an all in and then get a shove through the blinds to survive.
Today I played the $600 tournament and soft bubbled finishing 28th of 195. Top 20 got paid. The bubble is the last person to finish outside of the money and the soft bubble is the next 5% or so. I busted when utg goes all in, a player then moves all in for more and in the big blind I look down at two aces. I obviously call all in and I am way ahead of the first players jacks and the other guys kings. Jacks makes a runner runner straight on the turn and river and that is all she wrote for me. If I win the hand I would have had an average stack with 27 left. I was 67% to win the hand preflop and 81% after the Q83 rainbow flop. I wasn't upset because I think that I played my "A" game for 8 hours. I am not playing the $300 bounty tourny tomorrow because the structure sucks so I will play the main event at noon on Saturday.
That's what makes poker so tough/frustrsting/fun. You play great for 8 hours and 1 unlucky moment ends it.
Everyone loves a bad beat story . . . (-:Quote: PokerGrinderLocal poker series is this week. Last night I played the $180 satellite where the top 10% got tickets to the $1100 and $600 tournaments. I barely scraped by but I managed to win a package. I had to win an all in and then get a shove through the blinds to survive.
Today I played the $600 tournament and soft bubbled finishing 28th of 195. Top 20 got paid. The bubble is the last person to finish outside of the money and the soft bubble is the next 5% or so. I busted when utg goes all in, a player then moves all in for more and in the big blind I look down at two aces. I obviously call all in and I am way ahead of the first players jacks and the other guys kings. Jacks makes a runner runner straight on the turn and river and that is all she wrote for me. If I win the hand I would have had an average stack with 27 left. I was 67% to win the hand preflop and 81% after the Q83 rainbow flop. I wasn't upset because I think that I played my "A" game for 8 hours. I am not playing the $300 bounty tourny tomorrow because the structure sucks so I will play the main event at noon on Saturday.
Quote: MaxPenAfter seeing the guy's name it is no surprise. I'm thinking there might be more to this story.
I don't know if I agree with that, but his name will hurt him if this proceeds to a trial.
I am in the same state as Cape Hatteras but well to the west (Charlottte area). Yesterday, we had cloudy skies and some mild winds. Today it is calm and sunny.
Also today, I received email from Delta Airlines inviting me to place a bid (using frequent flyer miles) on a "custom five-night curated experience in Nassau, Bahamas, complete with boat rides to an exclusive island, tropical libations beachside and a day of water sports." Here are some of the details of what they are offering:
*A five (5) night stay for two (2) guests at Rosewood Baha Mar, in an Ocean View King Studio in Nassau, The Bahamas
Roundtrip airport transfers for two (2) to and from Rosewood Baha Mar
Long Cay Island Experience for two (2) on any day of stay based on availability
Take a short boat ride to an exclusive island, where you will be greeted with libations and enjoy a picnic lunch and non-motorized water sports
Indulge in this custom curated 5-night getaway experience in The Bahamas at a stunning destination, where you'll enjoy an Ocean View Studio, an exclusive island adventure and unforgettable memories at Rosewood's Baha Mar.
Immerse yourself in a trip that combines the unique and natural beauty of The Bahamas, with elegance and indulgence of a 5-star hotel.
Does anyone else think that promotion might be poorly timed? Is the host resort even standing now?
Quote: Doc... "custom five-night curated experience in Nassau, Bahamas...Is the host resort even standing now?
Time magazine says, "The Bahamas’ southern islands, including its capital, Nassau, were not affected by the storm."
See https://time.com/5669725/bahamas-after-hurricane-dorian/.
Yes, poorly timed. However, Nassau is about 100 miles south of Grand Bahama Island. I believe it only received TS force winds from Dorian, not hurricane force., and did not receive nearly the decimating damage that GBI and the Abacos did. The resorts on Nassau might need a little clean-up/repair, but I would bet they are still there.Quote: DocDoes anyone else think that promotion might be poorly timed? Is the host resort even standing now?
Quote: unJonEveryone loves a bad beat story . . . (-:
It wasn’t meant that way lol. I have had people tell me I should post more poker content so I figured I would post a bit from this series. I had to run really good to win the satty so running bad in the $600 is just the other side of variance.
Quote: DocAs I post this, the CNN web site has headlines saying that (1) "Hurricane Dorian makes landfall at Cape Hatteras" and that (2) "Bahamian official warns people to prepare for the 'unimaginable'. "
I am in the same state as Cape Hatteras but well to the west (Charlottte area). Yesterday, we had cloudy skies and some mild winds. Today it is calm and sunny.
Also today, I received email from Delta Airlines inviting me to place a bid (using frequent flyer miles) on a "custom five-night curated experience in Nassau, Bahamas, complete with boat rides to an exclusive island, tropical libations beachside and a day of water sports." Here are some of the details of what they are offering:This Rosewood Baha Mar Experience package includes:
*A five (5) night stay for two (2) guests at Rosewood Baha Mar, in an Ocean View King Studio in Nassau, The Bahamas
Roundtrip airport transfers for two (2) to and from Rosewood Baha Mar
Long Cay Island Experience for two (2) on any day of stay based on availability
Take a short boat ride to an exclusive island, where you will be greeted with libations and enjoy a picnic lunch and non-motorized water sports
Indulge in this custom curated 5-night getaway experience in The Bahamas at a stunning destination, where you'll enjoy an Ocean View Studio, an exclusive island adventure and unforgettable memories at Rosewood's Baha Mar.
Immerse yourself in a trip that combines the unique and natural beauty of The Bahamas, with elegance and indulgence of a 5-star hotel.
Does anyone else think that promotion might be poorly timed? Is the host resort even standing now?
I would think the Bahamas could use your tourist dollars more now than ever before.
Nassau did not take any significant damage. I would guess that the timing would depress the price needed in a bid to secure it. And since most islands are independently run as to electricity/water/services, your should have a very nice trip. Go for it!
Quote: MaxPenAfter seeing the guy's name it is no surprise. I'm thinking there might be more to this story.
Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani is the guys
name. I don't understand, why are you suspicious.
Quote: EvenBobAbdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani is the guys
name. I don't understand, why are you suspicious.
Probably the same reason I'm not afraid of my shadow.
Quote: billryanProbably the same reason I'm not afraid of my shadow.
The jihadi told us it wasn't terrorism related so let's just take his word for it. 😂😂You must be in the "I don't get suspicious until 40 reds in a row" camp.
Quote: beachbumbabs
I would think the Bahamas could use your tourist dollars more now than ever before.
+1 this.
Went to BVI after the last big one and they got pounded. Enough so that there was a large effect on the trip. Several joints were closed, others gone completely. One of our favorite party barges was 70' up the beach (Willy T is dead, DRich ><), and we lost our dinghy to a nail filled broken dock. Prices went up, selection went down, and it was all in all a lot "rougher " a trip.
BUT, I dig the locals, as they're mostly salt- of- the- earth country folk scrabbling to survive. THEY made that "lesser " trip the best one yet. Hearing their stories of perseverance was inspirational, and buying local goods does more good than any $5 text to the Red Cross.
Shops may have closed but the place was very much open. Might depend if you're more into relaxation than recreation, but I'd not pass it up over a lil rain
This week, he graduated from the US Army Ranger school. At seven foot, hw must be one of the tallest Rangers ever. I didn't think they took people so tall.
Ranger school is a tough multi-week course that most people don't qualify to even get into and the attrition rate is ridiculously high.
Rangers lead the way!
Quote: billryanProbably the same reason I'm not afraid of my shadow.
when I worked at Dulles airport for 7 years about 60% of my co-workers were Muslim
just about all of them were really nice guys many of whom I considered to be my friends
they hate the terrorists more than Americans do - the terrorists have made their lives miserable
just about all of the successful apprehensions of Muslim terrorists happened due to the work of Muslim informants
I would estimate the % of Muslims who are terrorists as being less than one one hundredth of one percent
Quote: lilredroosterwhen I worked at Dulles airport for 7 years about 60% of my co-workers were Muslim
just about all of them were really nice guys many of whom I considered to be my friends
they hate the terrorists more than Americans do - the terrorists have made their lives miserable
just about all of the successful apprehensions of Muslim terrorists happened due to the work of Muslim informants
I would estimate the % of Muslims who are terrorists as being less than one one hundredth of one percent
Sounds like American Airlines is due for a name change.
Why? Because of the number of Muslim employees? I highly suspect that most of them at Dulles were Muslim Americans.Quote: MaxPenSounds like American Airlines is due for a name change.
Quote: lilredroosterthey hate the terrorists more than Americans do -
At least in public to whites they
do. Behind closed doors it's
often a very different story.
Quote: EvenBobAt least in public to whites they
do. Behind closed doors it's
often a very different story.
Wow talking out of your ass EB, good job. Nothing like some good old racism.
Quote: PokerGrinderWow talking out of your ass EB, good job. Nothing like some good old racism.
Hardly racism. It's a fact that certain
groups put on a different agenda
in public than they maintain in
private. That's why the FBI has
agents that go deep undercover
to ferret out what's really going
on. What you see is often not what
you get.
Quote: MaxPenSounds like American Airlines is due for a name change.
I didn't work for American Airlines but I worked alongside them and they didn't hire many Muslim immigrants - at least at that time - very few -
the same with United
I worked for a contractor where it was easier for them to get hired
7 years I was there, I knew at least 60 of them and there was never any kind of problem with any of them
immigrants such as these are very often wonderful workers - they're so happy to have work which they cannot get in their countries - they work very hard
the FBI was all over Dulles airport - there were national airlines from Muslim countries and thousands of Muslim passengers
there wasn't a single incident of any kind with them while I was there - and I would have known about it - lots of gossip
and as for immigrants taking American jobs - the company I worked for was always hiring - we were always working short - and very few Americans applied
the entry level wasn't a great job - the work is brutally hard - but when you consider that overtime was always available it was not low pay and you could fly anywhere for free
a lot of people running their mouths about Muslims really don't know what they're talking about
yes, there are a very few very dangerous ones - but that % is so very, very small
IMO it's a no brainer that you don't penalize or stereotype a group of almost 2 billion people because of a tiny # of bad actors
How often have you been closed doors with muslims, but invisible to them so you were able to hear the real truth?Quote: EvenBobAt least in public to whites they do. Behind closed doors it's often a very different story.
2) We’ve been egging on mods for mods for pages here about the “new rule”, no one wants to read that crap.
$ ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
I actually got two great help line people to get it fixed pretty quickly so I could pick it up at the correct insurance price. I am wondering if there is ANYONE paying that for the particular prescription? (Invokana)
And I wonder how much my insurance company pays the pharmaceutical company for that prescription? $100? $200? more?
Quote: SOOPOO
And I wonder how much my insurance company pays the pharmaceutical company for that prescription? $100? $200? more?
I take 3 drugs and have for years,
it's always under $10 for 3 months.
I was shocked last year to learn
that without insurance these drugs
are over $300. What a racket.
Quote: SOOPOOI am wondering if there is ANYONE paying that...
Just 44 million of us.
Amazingly enough, I don't have to take anything anymore.Quote: EvenBobI take 3 drugs and have for years,
Quote: AxelWolfAmazingly enough, I don't have to take anything anymore.
I currently have six prescriptions and are taking none of them. Life is a gamble and I am a gambler.
