Miscellaneous Discussion Thread II
That company became Oracle, and her ex-husband is now the fourth richest person on the planet.
No word on how she spent the $500.
Ms. Jenkins has avoided the spotlight almost completely since the early 1980s. She hasn't done interviews or made a public appearance in nearly forty years.
Most very tall buildings do not have a 13th floor
Edit - well, they do, but they call it the 14th floor
Wooooooooooooooo
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Quote: lilredroosterSuperstitious America
Most very tall buildings do not have a 13th floor
Edit - well, they do, but they call it the 14th floor
Wooooooooooooooo
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The Taj Mahal in AC has it's convention suites on the fourth floor, and rooms start on the 14th floor, one level about the 4th. The Taj doesn't have a 5th through 13th floor, so that the top floors appear even taller.
It's a forty story building with guest rooms on the fiftieth floor.
Quote: lilredroosterSuperstitious America
Most very tall buildings do not have a 13th floor
Edit - well, they do, but they call it the 14th floor
Wooooooooooooooo
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Casinos that cater to Asians will sometimes avoid having floors in the 40s. Or tables that end in "4." Asians are probably the most superstitious group out there. When I was in pest control one refused service the month of Chinese New Year because it was bad luck to kill anything in the house that month, even bugs.
Quote: lilredroosterSuperstitious America
Most very tall buildings do not have a 13th floor
Edit - well, they do, but they call it the 14th floor
Wooooooooooooooo
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No idea how much truth there is to it, but a hotel manager told me people would once request a room on the 13th floor when they wanted to commit suicide in the hotel, and renaming it the 14th floor was intended to reduce the chances of that activity taking place on their property.
on the lighter side - one of the things I wonder about in my spare time
why would anyone say -
"I just ate a tuna fish sandwich"_____________?
if they ate tuna everybody already knows they ate fish
they should have said - "I just ate a tuna sandwich"
no one is going think they may have eaten a land based tuna______________________________(-:/
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Quote: lilredrooster.
on the lighter side - one of the things I wonder about in my spare time
why would anyone say -
"I just ate a tuna fish sandwich"_____________?
if they ate tuna everybody already knows they ate fish
they should have said - "I just ate a tuna sandwich"
no one is going think they may have eaten a land based tuna______________________________(-:/
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I've always heard "tuna fish" to mean "tuna salad" - generally canned tuna, mixed with mayonnaise and maybe pickles.
In contrast, "tuna" usually meant a tuna steak or filet - some hunk of tuna meat that wasn't from a can.
A nice (Nice?) pan bagnat sounds amazing right now.
I'll guess it isn't too long until we have plant based "tuna" as an option. When I was in college, the fishing fleets out of Montauk went out each day and usually returned at night. Now they have to travel two or three days just to get to the right fishing grounds and it takes a week to match what used to take a day. That's why three-quarters of the baymen no longer do commercial fishing, and you have fourth-generation fishing families converting to whale-watching expeditions.
Quote: rxwineFuture long-term felon, attacks Las Vegas judge in flying leap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HV3O3t9hbQ
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In a follow-up, due the incident, this guy just had another 26 to 65 years added to his prison time. So he'll first be eligible for parole sometime after 2050.
Quote: GialmereQuote: rxwineFuture long-term felon, attacks Las Vegas judge in flying leap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HV3O3t9hbQ
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In a follow-up, due the incident, this guy just had another 26 to 65 years added to his prison time. So he'll first be eligible for parole sometime after 2050.
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But he became internet famous. I'm sure it was all worthwhile.
Quote: billryanA fantastic bit of live television was broadcasted by a CNN reporter from a Syrian prison. Her escorts break open a locked cell, and inside, they find a man cowering under a sleeping bag. He has no idea Assad had fallen and doesn't quite grasp he has been freed.
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This is common in third world prisons. They don't coddle the inmates like they do in Western prisons by letting them watch TV all day and fraternize with the general population. They throw them in a cell and forget about them. Men who spent time in Russian prisons laugh when they get in sentenced to an American prison. They say it's like spending a few years at a Holiday Inn.
as I earlier indicated I'm addicted to True Crime stories
this one is the most bizarre one I've ever accounted
in the killing of Marty Duram by his wife a parrot's words become key to the prosecution's case - they believe the parrot witnessed the killing
listen to the YT vid and you can clearly hear the parrot saying "No, No" and then "shut up" and then "get your a** over here now" and then "don't f******* shoot"
"don't f******* shoot" is not very clear in the YT vid - it was much clearer in the TV episode I watched - although they blotted out the word f******
prosecutor's believe Duram's wife was attempting murder suicide but failed to kill herself - she was convicted of his murder partly because of the words of the parrot
below the YT vid is a news story about the murder
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https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/wife-charged-murder-parrot-possible-star-witness-n600486
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Quote: billryanHow can a parrot be a witness? They can't get sworn in, nor can they be cross-examined.
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the parrot was not a witness - his words were not used in Court
but his words influenced the Prosecutor to go forward with the murder charge - he believed the parrot witnessed the murder and was recounting what was said during the killing
the headline on the Inside Edition YT video is wrong
the Prosecutor considered getting the Parrot's words into Court somehow but ultimately declined to do that
my previous post did not make that clear - my bad -
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numerous sightings of drones on the East Coast, particularly in New Jersey is causing a great deal of speculation - see link
they have been seen flying near military installations and an airport was temporarily closed for a short time due to the sightings
the Feds are investigating and are taking the issue seriously but they don't currently have clear answers -
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https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/15/us/drone-sightings-east-coast/index.html
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numerous sightings of drones on the East Coast, particularly in New Jersey is causing a great deal of speculation - see link
they have been seen flying near military installations and an airport was temporarily closed for a short time due to the sightings
the Feds are investigating and are taking the issue seriously but they don't currently have clear answers -
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https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/15/us/drone-sightings-east-coast/index.html
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IMO, the most likely explanation for the recent swarming of drones is that this is some sort of classified test by the U.S. military or intelligence agencies. The strange press releases by the federal government smack of "we can't reveal everything we know but don't worry."
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numerous sightings of drones on the East Coast, particularly in New Jersey is causing a great deal of speculation - see link
they have been seen flying near military installations and an airport was temporarily closed for a short time due to the sightings
the Feds are investigating and are taking the issue seriously but they don't currently have clear answers -
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https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/15/us/drone-sightings-east-coast/index.html
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IMO, the most likely explanation for the recent swarming of drones is that this is some sort of classified test by the U.S. military or intelligence agencies. The strange press releases by the federal government smack of "we can't reveal everything we know but don't worry."
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Or the drones are looking for the nuclear material that was lost in NJ . . .
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/u-s-nuclear-regulatory-commission-releases-report-confirming/
Quote:After losing his chiropractor’s license following allegations that he had misled patients and defrauded insurers out of millions, he dove into an industry with virtually no guardrails or barriers to entry — the shadowy U.S. body trade.
Operating out of a beige strip mall in Las Vegas between a tattoo parlor and a psychic, Nassiri’s new company, Med Ed Labs, acquired corpses from funeral homes and medical schools, then sold or leased them at a markup to groups seeking human remains for medical training, including the U.S. military.
Within just a few years, he had built a national network of suppliers and clients. He also left a trail of scandal and alleged ethical failures, including complaints that he mishandled human remains.
Like in 2023, when a university expressed concern that Nassiri had failed to return nearly 20 feet. Or when he shipped remains in dirty and disintegrating containers, with one box likened to “scrap cardboard.” Or when he supplied a World War II veteran’s body for an event in which members of the public paid $500 to watch it be dissected in a hotel ballroom, drawing the fury of the man’s family.
20 feet of what? Oh…20 feet of 20 feet.
Punching your opponent in the skull with a bare fist will lead to long-term hand damage.
Quote: billryanIn the few fights I've seen in the States, the two fighters square off and the ref says go. It's unlike boxing, where you start from your corner and meet the fighter in the middle. I don't object to bare-knuckle fighting, but I don't like the rules they seem to have adopted.
Punching your opponent in the skull with a bare fist will lead to long-term hand damage.
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Most people think the reason boxing gloves were first used was to protect the opponent, it was to protect the hands of the puncher.
My local elementary school just had a fundraiser. For a five-dollar donation, you get a book with freebies and bongos.and one special meal- 2 Big Macs, two med fries and soda, and a choice of desserts for $10 or double that for $20. The school raised over $2,000 towards its spring athletics.
Quote: billryanFor a five-dollar donation, you get a book with freebies and bongos.and one special meal- 2 Big Macs, two med fries and soda, and a choice of desserts for $10 or double that for $20. The school raised over $2,000 towards its spring athletics.
That is awesome. I want to be the next Bobbye Hall, how do I get these Bongo's?
Quote: DRichQuote: billryanIn the few fights I've seen in the States, the two fighters square off and the ref says go. It's unlike boxing, where you start from your corner and meet the fighter in the middle. I don't object to bare-knuckle fighting, but I don't like the rules they seem to have adopted.
Punching your opponent in the skull with a bare fist will lead to long-term hand damage.
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Most people think the reason boxing gloves were first used was to protect the opponent, it was to protect the hands of the puncher.
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In a fist fight, a fighter is much better off using the old-fashioned stance where your clenched fist has the palms facing you It will help prevent broken fingers and usually gives you an opening as your opponent thinks he is fighting a fool. Keep your left arm forward to prevent straight ahead punches , and with your head back.
The modern boxing stance works great, when observing the rules of boxing. It isn't so great in a street fight against a trained fighter.
the drawing for the Mega Million jackpot is over $1 billion
hard to believe but you still wouldn't have an edge playing it unless it goes up by a lot more before the drawing when considering taxes that would be owed
a single ticket now costs $2.00 and there is a one in 302.6 million chance of hitting it and no way of predicting if someone else would hit it at the same time causing the payout to have to be shared
the estimated cash value after taxes are paid is $448 million (at the time the article was written - it's higher now)
the next drawing will be Christmas Eve (tonight) at 11 p.m.
6 times in the history of the thing a player has hit for over $1 billion
this is the 7th highest jackpot in the history of the game
https://www.wifr.com/2024/12/24/mega-millions-jackpot-reaches-1-billion-ahead-christmas-eve-drawing/
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the drawing for the Mega Million jackpot is over $1 billion
hard to believe but you still wouldn't have an edge playing it unless it goes up by a lot more before the drawing when considering taxes that would be owed
a single ticket now costs $2.00 and there is a one in 302.6 million chance of hitting it and no way of predicting if someone else would hit it at the same time causing the payout to have to be shared
the estimated cash value after taxes are paid is $448 million (at the time the article was written - it's higher now)
6 times in the history of the thing a player has hit for over $1 billion
this is the 7th highest jackpot in the history of the game
https://www.wifr.com/2024/12/24/mega-millions-jackpot-reaches-1-billion-ahead-christmas-eve-drawing/
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The simulation determines the winner, don't bother playing.
the 1.22 $billion jackpot was hit last night
the total amount is only if he accepts a 30 year annuity payment
if he takes the lump sum he "only" gets about $550 million in cash
and he would owe tax on (depending on the state) about half of it
so, if he did that he would take home about $275 million
nowhere even close to the publicized amount of the jackpot
still not a bad day for a guy who is probably not an AP
he's most likely of the "I'd rather be lucky than good" variety of gambler
https://archive.ph/giTCk
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the 1.22 $billion jackpot was hit last night
the total amount is only if he accepts a 30 year annuity payment
if he takes the lump sum he "only" gets about $550 million in cash
and he would owe tax on (depending on the state) about half of it
so, if he did that he would take home about $275 million
nowhere even close to the publicized amount of the jackpot
still not a bad day for a guy who is probably not an AP
he's most likely of the "I'd rather be lucky than good" variety of gambler
https://archive.ph/giTCk
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Just another reason to live in a state that doesn't have income tax. Save $50 million or so.
Quote: DRichQuote: lilredrooster.
the 1.22 $billion jackpot was hit last night
the total amount is only if he accepts a 30 year annuity payment
if he takes the lump sum he "only" gets about $550 million in cash
and he would owe tax on (depending on the state) about half of it
so, if he did that he would take home about $275 million
nowhere even close to the publicized amount of the jackpot
still not a bad day for a guy who is probably not an AP
he's most likely of the "I'd rather be lucky than good" variety of gambler
https://archive.ph/giTCk
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Just another reason to live in a state that doesn't have income tax. Save $50 million or so.
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Move to Puerto Rico or Guam before collecting and save the income tax.
Quote: rxwineAFAIK, you have to present the winning ticket in the state you bought it in, even though it’s a national drawing. So can’t claim it in no-state tax state.
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Is this true? If I am a legal resident of state XX, but buy the ticket in state YY, you are saying I have to pay state taxes in state YY? Not XX?
Sounds not true?
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: rxwineAFAIK, you have to present the winning ticket in the state you bought it in, even though it’s a national drawing. So can’t claim it in no-state tax state.
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Is this true? If I am a legal resident of state XX, but buy the ticket in state YY, you are saying I have to pay state taxes in state YY? Not XX?
Sounds not true?
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I believe you have to file income taxes in both states. You’ll end up paying the higher of the two as you will get a credit from the state where you bought ticket to apply to your state of residence.
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: rxwineAFAIK, you have to present the winning ticket in the state you bought it in, even though it’s a national drawing. So can’t claim it in no-state tax state.
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Is this true? If I am a legal resident of state XX, but buy the ticket in state YY, you are saying I have to pay state taxes in state YY? Not XX?
Sounds not true?
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Hard to say. Here in PA the PA lottery, at least used to be, PA state tax exempt. So the first thing is does that apply and do other states do it?
Now, states tax transient workers all the time. Sports players get sacked with this all the time. PA winnings are tax exempt to stimulate play and really the state is taking 50% in house edge so do they really need another 3.1%? Well, of course most states will say they do. It is criminal but I can see it happening.
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: rxwineAFAIK, you have to present the winning ticket in the state you bought it in, even though it’s a national drawing. So can’t claim it in no-state tax state.
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Is this true? If I am a legal resident of state XX, but buy the ticket in state YY, you are saying I have to pay state taxes in state YY? Not XX?
Sounds not true?
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If you are resident of state XX, but buy the ticket in state YY, you have to claim the prize in the state that sold you the ticket according to their law. And you also have to pay taxes to state YY-the state that sold you the ticket-according to their law. As for state XX, that gets into income from two states, which is above my pay grade and laws vary from state to state.
Source: My father, an accountant since 1966 and a CPA and enrolled agent since 1975.
Quote: billryanYou can become a South Dakota resident by staying one night in a hotel or campground. It's convenient for those who don't have a permanent address or wish to avoid state taxes.
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I believe you also need to establish a mailing address in the state and do some basic filings.
HOWEVER, I thought I heard that the winning ticket was purchased in California, which does not tax lottery winnings.
Quote: DieterQuote: billryanYou can become a South Dakota resident by staying one night in a hotel or campground. It's convenient for those who don't have a permanent address or wish to avoid state taxes.
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I believe you also need to establish a mailing address in the state and do some basic filings.
HOWEVER, I thought I heard that the winning ticket was purchased in California, which does not tax lottery winnings.
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I've met many RVers with SD plates and driver's licenses. That state has gone out of its way to become a haven for the mobile generation. It attracts visitors who normally wouldn't go and collects an annual driver's license fee from people who barely use any state services. I've been told Florida is the next easiest state, although insurance rates are above average.
I had a jar of sundried tomatoes in olive oil. When the last tomato was gone, roughly a third of a bottle of oil was left. I thought it would be perfect for the next grilled cheese sandwich I made. The jar was in my fridge for about a week, no more than ten days at the outset.
When I took it out yesterday, it was more solid than liquid. I was in a rush, so I just threw it out and used jarred olive oil.
If I'd left it out, it would have returned to oil over time, but would it still be usable?
I found some locally-made buffalo mozzarella that makes a great snack with the SDTs
Quote: billryanCan someone explain this to me?
I had a jar of sundried tomatoes in olive oil. When the last tomato was gone, roughly a third of a bottle of oil was left. I thought it would be perfect for the next grilled cheese sandwich I made. The jar was in my fridge for about a week, no more than ten days at the outset.
When I took it out yesterday, it was more solid than liquid. I was in a rush, so I just threw it out and used jarred olive oil.
If I'd left it out, it would have returned to oil over time, but would it still be usable?
I found some locally-made buffalo mozzarella that makes a great snack with the SDTs
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Olive oil gets thick when it's cold. I have anchovies in olive oil and I always have to leave them out for 20 minutes when I want to use them so the oil goes back to normal.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: billryanCan someone explain this to me?
I had a jar of sundried tomatoes in olive oil. When the last tomato was gone, roughly a third of a bottle of oil was left. I thought it would be perfect for the next grilled cheese sandwich I made. The jar was in my fridge for about a week, no more than ten days at the outset.
When I took it out yesterday, it was more solid than liquid. I was in a rush, so I just threw it out and used jarred olive oil.
If I'd left it out, it would have returned to oil over time, but would it still be usable?
I found some locally-made buffalo mozzarella that makes a great snack with the SDTs
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Olive oil gets thick when it's cold. I have anchovies in olive oil and I always have to leave them out for 20 minutes when I want to use them so the oil goes back to normal.
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Yes. Most oils get thicker when they get cold.
It wouldn't surprise me if there was something extra going on with the tomato remnants and the oil.
Even thick, frying an egg in a spoonful of it would probably be great.
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Yes. Most oils get thicker when they get cold.
It wouldn't surprise me if there was something extra going on with the tomato remnants and the oil.
Even thick, frying an egg in a spoonful of it would probably be great.
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There is a real problem now with a label saying olive oil but it's actually a blend of different oils. Even buying olive oil in a bottle in the store you never know what you're getting now. Could be half olive oil and half sunflower oil, there's no way of knowing.
Good to know this is valuable information for online offshore casino play.Quote: billryanQuote: DieterQuote: billryanYou can become a South Dakota resident by staying one night in a hotel or campground. It's convenient for those who don't have a permanent address or wish to avoid state taxes.
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I believe you also need to establish a mailing address in the state and do some basic filings.
HOWEVER, I thought I heard that the winning ticket was purchased in California, which does not tax lottery winnings.
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I've met many RVers with SD plates and driver's licenses. That state has gone out of its way to become a haven for the mobile generation. It attracts visitors who normally wouldn't go and collects an annual driver's license fee from people who barely use any state services. I've been told Florida is the next easiest state, although insurance rates are above average.
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Why is it that phone cameras sometimes give a mirror image of things in video? In their still pics this does not happen.
I'd like to wish a happy new year to each and every forum member! Thanks to VladAlex1 for bringing the above equation to my attention.
Quote: AZDuffmanQuestion for whoever knows.
Why is it that phone cameras sometimes give a mirror image of things in video? In their still pics this does not happen.
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I've seen reversed YT videos, which seem like the driver is on the right side of the car, but then I've seen the same video that shows him on the left side. I'm guessing it is with the editing. I think the reversed images are the result of lazy or incompetent editing.
Quote: AZDuffmanQuestion for whoever knows.
Why is it that phone cameras sometimes give a mirror image of things in video? In their still pics this does not happen.
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This doesn't happen with me and my iphone.
Quote: WizardQuote: AZDuffmanQuestion for whoever knows.
Why is it that phone cameras sometimes give a mirror image of things in video? In their still pics this does not happen.
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This doesn't happen with me and my iphone.
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Check out certain YT videos, it happens there all the time.
