Posted to Safiya Nygaard (RE:Plane Health Hacks) Uploaded to You Tube 12/01/2024
I have used gua sha (usually with a moisturizer) for over 2 years now. It actually does have a positive effect on diminishing swelling and (WICKED ALERT) defying gravity. Not to get too personal but did the water consumption mean more trips to the bathroom? I can see the value of the frequent internal moisture and the act of walking to and from one's destination but on a crowded flight with long lines it might not work for me. That ostrich pillow was hilarious. I desperately want one, in pink if possible. A definite no, for me, on the sticky face mask as it seems like too much gooey work along with mask disposal. How long did the whole hydration process last? I mean an hour later after landing were you now thirsty along with having dry facial skin? TMI on my queries? Probably not a problem, as when I post this comment there are over 1600 other comments! Whether inappropriately or appropriately this comment will be hidden.π€£
Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Prosecution Denied Access of Phone Records of K.Read's parents)12/01/2024
I wonder if there are any legal precedents for getting the respondents' (aka judges and attorneys) regarding cell phone/email records for any communications from or mentioning the DA of Norfolk County, Michael W. Morrissey? Yes Judge Cannone denied the prosecution's request for the private phone records of Karen Read's friends and relatives, but as was said in this video public officials are subject to different criteria.
Posted to penguinz0 (RE: Concert Prices) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/01/2024
I got priced out of most concert tickets years ago. So long ago that fees and scalpers were my only nemeses (yes folks that is the plural of nemesis per Google AI). The widespread scourge that is dynamic pricing has simply transported me into the "not in my lifetime" realm. BTW Can we have a very short, pointless discussion on that term, "dynamic pricing"...I mean talk about your euphemisms that descriptor makes it sound like a fun theme park ride or magical happenings.
Posted to Morgan Gold (RE: NYC vlog) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/29/2024
I appreciate Morgan including a brief clip of that well-known 2006 documentary...oops I mean comedy, into this vlog. I also wasn't really too surprised with what happened in the U.S. on November 5 2024. My private totally unsubstantiated fantastical theory is that "none of the above" won the election. I loved the ending of this video which indicates that we all need one another wherever we are currently living. Full disclosure, while I do not live in a metropolitan-type locale, the nearest Apple store to me is minutes away.π€£
Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Moving?) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/02/2024
While I am not a farmer, a move to another country as Morgan said, is complicated for any immigrants no matter the species. My home is not only a structure rather firmly ensconced in its current area, it is also where emotionally, I am also rather firmly connected. I agree that this is the time to spend additional attention to local government. Whoever (or whatever as, there be 'bots ahead) "Western Hemisphere aka A Viewer who Loves America" is, I thank them for triggering an interesting thought experiment for Morgan Gold to mull over. As a viewer, I need that chicken and the egg video. Also I am sure that most of us would love a conclusion to The Mysterious Evaporation of Sir Porkington". Who knows what could happen should Netflix decide to film and stream that topic as a new series.
Posted to Chase Hughes(RE: How to "shut down" a narcissist safely)Uploaded to You Tube 12/02/2024
While I am currently self-employed, very long ago in a time before that pandemic which hit us all, I worked in a cubicle "jungle". The strategies discussed in this video are good survival techniques. I use the term survival in terms of not having your boss or co-worker be responsible for your either voluntary or involuntary departure from the business. However, I also noticed a good many of these strategies would also work great with toddlers and teenagers.π
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Ezra Miller Interview) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/02/22024
Maybe I am being too literal, but doesn't the red stain on the hands sort of match the red stain on the tee shirt? I do not know what Ezra Miller's internal demons are, but I am guessing by the behavior, the sniffing a bit and making no sense that one or more controlled or even illegal substances was involved. I think the higher powers (aka studio executives) let Ezra Miller get away with a lot because they saw currency signs not a person who was struggling with self-control. FUTURE TOPIC: I know press junkets can be problematic for all concerned, but have you been on one that was handled professionally and without drama? What made it a good (or a bad) junket?
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: The Evolution of Mikayla Nogueira) Uploaded on 12/02/2024
Her accent is a bit off (I am from Eastern Massachusetts area). It almost sounds like she is trying for a Russian or a generic Eastern European sound. I have only watched her infrequently, but I noticed some subversive, snarky humor along with the obvious product placements. I LOVE subversive, snarky humor. I get product ideas from all over social media. When it comes to an actual purchase I go to Sephora or Ulta or Amazon or even CVS to buy what I can afford. I am human though, if a company sells pretty glittery and matte colors of eye shadow in an even prettier palette case then charge under $25, I will try it at least once whether social media wants me to buy it or not.π
posted to antphrodite (RE: Women vs. Men) Uploaded onto You Tube on 12/02/2024
Those we put into power who are in charge of making, passing and administering laws appear to think it is 1946-1950. I feel schools, health care, child care, body autonomy and jobs that employ women in management positions is being set back to mid 20th century. At the moment, I feel numb and apathetic which is better then being depressed about things beyond my control. I hope ant is correct about the jump forward and I hope it happens in my lifetime. Probably odd READING REQUEST: Melania Trump's next 4 years. IMO a shocked Melania Trump after her spouse's first win agreed to play the political game and cosplay as First Lady. From 2025-2029 I would be very surprised if she even set one stiletto heel in Washington DC, never mind The White House.
Posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: Advent Calendars) Uploaded onto You Tube on 11/19/2024
(my comment was on 12/03/2024). As this video just posted to my feed, You Tube's algorithm gets a π from me. My absolute favorite was the Advent Musical Box with a different track for each day. It is charming, fun, adorable, entertaining and I am going to check out that link. Of course, should anyone be roaming around gifting Advent Boxes (a thought that is both scary and charming) I would not refuse the contents of items such as chocolate, makeup or poetry. I know that the time ahead looks less than promising, so we should cherish family, friends and neighbors along with assistance given where it is in our power and ability to do so. Love and please π€.
Posted to LTL Media (RE: "Drama") Uploaded onto You Tube on 12/02/2024
Backlash usually comes from a combination of fear, misunderstanding and a lack of information. I am not very eloquent hence my previous statement is a "lifted" mash-up of that famous Yoda (Star Wars) quote regarding the existence and lure of the dark side. Justice for Officer John O'Keefe and freedom for Karen Read are in no way mutually exclusive. Yes You Tube monetizes content, yes discussing this case is content, but an active, trustworthy, accountable platform is a necessity to publicize the corruption and incompetence which is doing so much damage. Legacy media, cable tv and other dinosaurs raging against extinction, seemingly no longer have the will or the ability to know the difference between reporting based on provable facts and editorials based on personal opinions. Facts and editorials can coexist, as long as their motives are clear. The 2 concepts of Justice and Freedom are ideals that we must always aspire to and fight for in this time and in this place. (Sorry for rant, lately it has been difficult to maintain optimistic outlook.)
Posted to Smokey Glow (Bougie Holiday Gift Catalogues) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/03/2024
That was a HILARIOUS video and made me SO happy (not laughing much these days). HOWEVER...I have a theory on all this. Full disclosure I am not a social scientist, I am not obscenely (or any variety) wealthy, I do not know any obscenely wealthy person with whom I can do a ride share to Cannes on their private jet. All that being disclosed, my uneducated hypothesis is that these luxury catalogs are the rich person's version of a joke store. Chortle, chortle, here's your frisbee, oops flying disc or here is your wacky dinner tray for eating in front of your 80 foot home screen during cozy evenings at your Aspen chalet.
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Review of the Bryna) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/03/2024
When Runkle was saying that the pig eyes should be put in something shaped like a human eye socket for testing, I still wasn't expecting a skull with seemingly more aesthetically pleasing teeth than I have to be that placement. It looked to me that the Byrna was only a few inches (or millimeters) away from the pig eye. I am guessing Canadian law does not specify distance when using this test to determine the category of a weapon? If I am that close to anyone, even with an unsharpened pencil, as long as my arm was steady couldn't even said pencil also piece an eye? Byrna should be actually pleased with this review. A consultant being paid for such a report would probably charge the company into the thousands. This review pointed out quite clearly (I understood it and I can barely assemble and/or fire a super soaker accurately) the positives and the negatives and even a possible future should Byrna license their patent out to manufacturers.
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (Re: Murder of United Healthcare CEO) Uploaded on 12/04/2024
Thanks to education by Runkle and others on You Tube, I felt that this was not a professional hit. While it was obviously planned by someone with gun skills, still it was quite messy. The victim was shot multiple times in survivable areas (calf, back), the gun jammed and then multiple shots were fired into the victim. The shooter, per the available video, was standing in a place where a professional could have easily hit the head and/or the brain stem area. As Runkle and other comments have said, this was personal, whoever fired that gun, was very very angry. As for the efficacy of the multiple theories on twitter, well consider the source.
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi) Uploaded to You Tube 12/04/2024
PLEASE DO A FOLLOWUP READING: I wonder how this ties into the recent (over a week ago as of this comment) un-aliving of Hannah's father, Ryan Kobayashi. As of this comment news indicates authorities feel that this is a self-unaliving. Kind of makes me wonder if the father also found himself in a trap maybe from someone falsely claiming to have info on his daughter? Or was it some sort of personal guilt that ended Ryan Kobayashi's journey? Also appreciate ant's reading. I am not concerned with his level of knowledge on the subject, pre-reading.
COMMENT to this video by@editordaniellemarie
Please do a reading on the healthcare CEO executive who was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan this morning! If possible. Thank you!!! ππ
MY RESPONSE TO THIS COMMENT:
My top 3 guesses regarding the motive of the person with the weapon: (1) a very very unhappy investor in United Healthcare stock (2) a very very dissatisfied ex-employee or (3) a very very angry subscriber to a United Healthcare medical plan. While this person did seem to have a weapons skillset, their actions indicated that this was "personal" not professional.
Posted to Lucy Livin' (RE: Korean Skin Care - gone viral on TikTok) Uploaded to You Tube 12/04/2024
I blocked the image on the needle section. I have major body horror issues (so many horror films that I cannot watch) which includes certain potentially invasive skin care techniques. However I did listen and APPRECIATE the bravery that went into voluntarily putting that cream on living skin. As for any cosmetics (TikTok or wherever) that go viral I usually stay away. When a song goes viral sure I will listen, but when a product goes viral that is to be put on me, well not going to happen. ONE QUESTION/Video Idea: Dups for expensive skin care. I apologize if this is already on the spreadsheet or recent video, but I am looking for an affordable dups for Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream and The Water Cream. I can afford the travel size (approx. 21-23 usd each) but not the big, all grown up, adult size. I find the travel size tends to sell out quickly. My usage on facial cream tends to be "a little more is more and more is better" regarding skin care.π
Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Killing of United Healthcare CEO) Uploaded to You Tube 12/05/2024
I do not think some of the mistakes were actual errors in judgement. I think this person expects to be eventually caught. With the messages on the shells, this individual probably wishes to use the trial as a platform of sorts. My guess is that this individual wished more to inflict pain along with severe injuries requiring long term care...and money. Imagine the irony of a medical insurance CEO, admittedly with more privilege and money than his policyholders, going through "the system" along with watching others go through "the system". If anyone wants to vilify (looking at you twitter) or lay blame (looking at the rest of us), then blame the enablers of our broken, unfair and inadequate insurance system. Spoiler, we vote them in all the time. The enablers are in The House of Representatives and in The Senate of both the U.S. states and the U.S. federal government.
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Daniel Penny jury deadlocked on count #1) Uploaded on 12/06/2024
I always enjoy actually listening to the internal debate of an expert in constitutional law turned into a video, so thank you Uncivil. As of this comment count 1 (manslaughter in 2nd degree) has been reportedly dismissed, However, count 2 (criminally negligent homicide) is also an "overcharge". Whether there is a guilty or a not guilty, verdict on count 2 what is the result? Now we all just watch as someone kills or hurts someone else? There is a Good Samaritan Law in New York State regarding calling 911 without fear of the caller being arrested. However, kind of problematic when you are locked into a confined area below ground with someone who has professed the need to un-alive you with no one to assist. While it is sad that a person died, that is more the fault of the mental health system in the U.S. than the fault of one man who chose to protect strangers from harm.
Posted to Mia Maples (RE: Advent Calendars) Uploaded to You Tube 12/06/2024
I have seen scams by luxury clothing brands, by Advent Calendars from many brands and gift shops on luxury sites, but the 2021 Chanel Advent Calendar is the ABSOLUTE WORST that I seen in recent memory (aka post-pandemic). That being said I laugh-cried through the entire Chanel section...brought to you by Mama & Mia Maples AND THE NUMBER 5. I do enjoy looking through Advent Calendars, especially when purchased by others.π
Posted to Smoky Glow (RE:YouTubers who have gone off-grid aka social media)Uploaded 12/07/2024
I enjoyed hearing the history of these You Tubers and how reality rose up in so many ways causing them to walk away from success. IMO they made the appropriate and necessary decisions to depart. Whether one's personal life needs some R & R or not, I think the magic sanity medicine is warning your subscribers that time off from weekly/frequent videos will happen for months maybe longer. Maybe throw in a few "shorts" or IG reels so that fans have proof of life. I always enjoy these videos where there is a history and where (if at all) are they now on social media without disrupting anyone's privacy.
Posted to Attorney Melanie Little (RE: Conversation w/Joshua Ritter [@CRconfidential])12/07/2024
Very good discussion with Joshua Ritter. I have subscribed to Mr. Ritter's channel (@CRconfidential). Daniel Penny should not have been put on trial. There are reports that indicate that the victim had a pulse when the police showed up. The problematic ME stating that drugs in a person's system does not matter is beyond incompetent. IMO should invalidate the final autopsy report. If the City of New York is interested in prosecuting persons of interest in the death of Mr.Jordan Neely they are (in no particular order): Medical insurers, doctors, hospitals, social services, police and let's not forget those who enable all that expensive, often inadequate care and performance; the legislators at Albany and at Washington DC. The complete failure of these groups placed Mr. Jordan Neely on that subway threatening to kill on May 1 2023.
Posted to penguin0z (RE: Health Insurance Industry) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/08/2024
I cannot condone un-aliving anyone unless done to protect oneself or others from imminent harm. I believe that I am an ethical individual. However, ethics is NOT a part of the medical insurance industry, no matter what their protestations are. The enablers of the medical insurance industry in the U.S. by ignorance, corruption or both are the U.S. state and federal representatives and senators irregardless as to political party. These individuals are the villains. Banish them to obscurity and searching for their own insurance provider by voting all of them out, unless there is a clear and definitive effort to clean up the mess that they helped create and sustain.
Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Riley Keough & Chelsea Handler) Uploaded on 12/08/2-24
Years ago, I used to watch and enjoy Chelsea Handler's late night show. She was funny, snarky along with being quite blunt and truthful. In recent years, I have not watched her shows or stand-ups. At least from these clips, it seems that Chelsea has turned into a vapid talking head without an ounce of sense. So sad to see someone de-evolve in that way. As for Riley Keough, whether due to fear of, or utter immersion in, this cult she is very much NOT a success story.
Posted to Morgan Gold (RE: American Health Care Industry) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/08/2024
The "sudden passing" of an American CEO of a health care insurer with a very high rate of denied in-network claims (sorry cannot find specific link so--> https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/claims-denials-and-appeals-in-aca-marketplace-plans/) admittedly does not engender much sympathy. This highly covered and talked about event is an ugly symptom of how dire our medical coverage situation has become in the United States. Insurance companies have enablers. SPOILER: U.S. voters habitually re-elect these enablers, irregardless as to political party, to offices in our state and federal government. Thank you Morgan Gold for the data, whether or not it was fueled by ADHD. Loved the MatPat "theory" reference. Much appreciation for lending his time, humor and opinions, of course I am referring to the inimitable PabloBarnCat along with AI generated, but still cute, cats.
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Person who shot CEO of United Healthcare) Uploaded on 12/09/2024
YES, pls do a part 2. As of this comment, a person of interest has been "caught" (he was eating at a McDonalds in Altoona Pennsylvania) spotted by a clerk. l think that he wanted to be caught from the beginning. The hunt, publicity, arrest, trial everything is part of what he considers essential for his platform. According to his manifesto, as of course he has a manifesto, he wanted to pattern himself on the Unabomber (Ted Kaczynski). Vigilantism is dangerous. Most people are not capable of being judge, jury and executioner. Were I the police I would go to his social media. They should emphasize investigation of the followers he had BEFORE he was caught. His current follower count is huge.
Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Suri Cruise at 18 inherits a trust fund) Uploaded 12/09/2024
Shocker, child of two celebrities gets a trust fund at 18. Admittedly Daily Mail has a "rep", but click-bait stories like that one is why legacy media is going extinct. It is simple math multiple each item by 4: college tuition, transport (vehicle maintenance and fuel if not 100% electric), dorms/off--campus housing, books, tech, clothing, food, perhaps a semester or two abroad (in which case more housing, food, transport expenses) and most likely due to who Suri is...security. While Suri will not have to resort to being on any state aid program, after 4 years that trust fund is not going to add Suri onto that Forbes list of the 100 richest women in America.
Posted to Courtroom Confidential (RE: Daniel Penny not guilty verdict) Uploaded on 12/09/2024
Thank you for a very careful, calm description of this case. I hate that people are politicizing this tragedy. Mr. Neely did not "fall" through the cracks of our society into that subway. Jordan Neely was flung into an abyss that he could not comprehend by people and organizations which did not treat or protect him. At the top of that list are the legislators who should be passing laws to help the weakest and least able among us. There are other people just as hurt, damaged and alone as Jordan Neely out there in many U.S. cities. QUESTIONS to legislators, What will happen the next time that someone acts out, but no one is willing to help? Especially directed to NYC legislators, what will you do then?
Posted to Collier Laundry (RE: Tweets from Luigi Mangione's twitter feed) Uploaded on 12/10/2024
Please be well Collier Landry. I can only imagine how this is affecting him. There is so much PTSD for anyone whose life was upended by just one action on one day by one family member. Mangione's intense interest in Ted Kaczynski (Unabomber) is very disturbing. Kaczynski died at 81 on June 10, 2023 while incarcerated at FMC at Butner NC. FMC is a U.S. federal prison for inmates with "special needs". I wonder what tweets were made by Luigi Mangione on that day. As Ted Kaczynski's playbook seemingly played an important part in Mangione's plans I would hope that all unexpected packages to any healthcare execs be left unopened for a security check. Luigi Mangione was (past tense as the life he might have lived is gone) gifted, intelligent and had the tech skillset to do far more damage from within rather serve as self-appointed judge, jury and un-aliver to someone I doubt he ever spoke to.
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Luigi Mangione was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis April 2022 and underwent surgery later
(diagnosis per the posted video by Dr. Todd Grande published on YT on 12/10/2024)
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AI Overview----as of 12/11/2024
Yes, spondylolisthesis can be considered part of Marfan syndrome, as people with Marfan syndrome have a significantly higher likelihood of developing this condition due to the weakened connective tissue that affects their spine, making them more prone to vertebral slippage; it is considered one of the musculoskeletal manifestations of the disease. Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition
Key points about spondylolisthesis and Marfan syndrome:
Increased risk: Individuals with Marfan syndrome have a much higher incidence of spondylolisthesis compared to the general population.
Mechanism: The weakened connective tissue in Marfan syndrome can lead to instability in the spine, facilitating the forward slippage of a vertebra.
Symptoms: People with Marfan syndrome experiencing spondylolisthesis may have low back pain, stiffness, and difficulty bending forward.
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Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Update on Luigi Mangione) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/10/2024
In a few of the images of Luigi Mangione, his profile reminded me of Marfan syndrome. The diagnosis of spondylolisthesis is often seen in individuals with Marfan. Simply treating the back issues is akin to prescribing a bandage instead of administering a full spectrum antibiotic for a severe bacterial infection. While neither Marfan syndrome generally or spondyloisthesis specifically, affects cognitive abilities, I have no doubt that the constant pain, life changes even with adequate healthcare no doubt affected Luigi Mangione's mental state. Marfan is also a genetic condition, or as some insurers like to call it a "pre-existing" condition.
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Best and Worst purchases of 2024) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/10/2024
I cannot beat the BEST mentioned here which was becoming a healthy and a happy person. I guess my BEST was adopting 3 animal companions from a shelter. It qualifies as a purchase as you do have to pay the shelter for past veterinary care along with food and bedding expense. My current non-human housemates (all adopted from shelters) are: 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs and 1 chinchilla. Also, I have one huge fish (cichlid variety), actually she (? he) was free from an aquarium store as this fish was a sickly runt picked on by the other fish. Highly ironic as the healthy siblings which I paid for, died after less than one year. Somehow "Mr/Ms Unknown" has survived, thus far for 3 years. My WORST purchases are various glittery, shimmery and shiny items which sit and wait in vain for me to use.
Posted to Morgan Gold (RE: Capture of Luigi Mangione) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/12/2024
Morgan had me going for almost half of this video. Humans are evolved for fight or flight and to make order out of the chaos. These abilities are sometimes at odds with our modern reality. As damaged is our healthcare, choosing to be judge, jury and executioner cannot be the norm for any society. Jordan Neely (Daniel Penny case) was on a subway May 1, 2023 instead of receiving proper care and meds. I often use public transport in a large city. Speaking from a very scary personal experience, there are many more people suffering out there who act out suddenly, irrationally and with violence. The answer is in legislation not un-aliving.
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Living at home and friends) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/12/2024
I also went home during a turbulent time. It is healing, comforting and occasionally (as in telling others) quite annoying. While I cannot say it is a fun time, putting on makeup for me is always calming, soothing and, this sounds highly narcissistic, "centering". Dating can be h*** on earth. My only advice is to put yourself in activities and places where you are surrounded with people you like at events you like. Not that THE person will be in the crowd just waiting for you, but being around happy people who like me, makes me happy (sounds confusing as I type that, oh well). Of course this comes from the person who has been in "parallel play" mode since pre-k. Totally mystified my teachers!π
Posted to Neurodivergent Doctor (RE: Healthcare-Neurodivergent Patients&clinicians) 12/12/2024
I knew that some clerk at some insurance corporation in somewhere, USA had access to my blood test results, but I hadn't thought it through to the highly personal notes taken by a therapist also being accessible data. The recent tragic shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare, is morally (and of course legally) wrong. As for its legacy, being a glass is half empty type, I am guessing that healthcare for profits will probably pass on all those extra security costs for their buildings and their executives into extra insurance fees in the form of higher premiums, co-pays, deductibles and the very familiar deny-deny-deny response. Why correct their system with complex laws and ethical patient rights when these for-profits can apply a useless, pointless and short-sighted bandage to it?
Posted to Breakfast All Day (RE: review of the movie Kraven The Hunter) Uploaded on 12/13/1024
I think that Tim Grierson summed it up accurately, the era when ANY superhero/antihero/supervillain would be wildly accepted and highly profitable has ended. These less well-known "supers" belong on a streaming channel where the audience can learn the backstory. Should the personality catch on, then there is the potential of a theatrically released film based solely on that character or even including the character in another's story. BTW this comment did cause me huge laughs, "Not an abomination"....Christy Lemire. Kudos to Christy as that statement works on several levels if one remembers Abomination's first role in the 2008 version of The Incredible Hulk film. Starring in that role was yet another actor who deserved better material Tim Roth.
Posted to Rachel Maksy (RE: Gingerbread House bag) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/13/2024
Whenever I have to go into Home Depot, I approach it like a plan for a major conflict. Go online, get map coordinates (aka aisle and bin numbers), get civilian population numbers (aka be sure there are multiple items in stock), march firmly and deliberately to where the action is (aka product of interest), take my prisoner (aka product of interest) and march directly to the safe/required exit point (aka computer self-check out) and then with the prisoner and I liberated, I swiftly exit to my safe point (aka my car). Sorry about the of my story's length, I got started and could not stop. I LOVE the bag. I bet it gets second looks from random people wondering, hey that looked like....
Posted to Sarah Spaceman (RE: 2013 show Heroes of Cosplay) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/13/2024
My cosplay is more in the homage category as my crafting and sewing skills are more applicable for, "let's have a show...in middle school". Once I choose a character there are many online and in person thrift store visits. I never watched Heroes of Cosplay. Thanks for the deep dive into this show, as flawed as it was, Yaya Han was correct. This show (maybe superficially) explained cosplay to the parents, SO's and friends of the individuals who have so much dedication to this craft. I am interested in going further so I have ordered a paperback ('cause I'm old fashioned) of Yaya Han's book. BTW I am not sure what it says about me but those blue screen transformations appealed to me.
Posted to John Campea (RE: Review of Kraven The Hunter) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/13/2024
I have not seen this movie, although I do intend to check it out when it streams. I have heard of all the CGI, editing, continuity, even lip-syncing issues. These errors are very easy to avoid, if there is enough money. This is not the Marvel character everyone was shouting for, waiting for or longing for. This movie should have premiered as a multi-part series on any streaming service. Kraven could have done cameos in other Marvel films. Well, probably not now!
Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: Review of Episode 2 on Jon Benet Ramsey Cold Case)12/14/2024
I LOVE these cooperative videos, fascinating to hear impressions of two such intelligent and sharp experts. As I never used to recognize social cues, I do now thanks to experts like Spidey and Chase. The civil suit deposition with Steve Thomas (former detective) to me showed an individual who is aware that he was wrong, does regret it, but will not admit to anything probably due to the liability issues involved in the civil suit. The adjective mentioned was smug which is defined as being highly self-satisfied. What I see is a reluctance. Thomas does not like admitting being wrong in anything whether important or unimportant. My private theory of this case was that parents initially suspected their older child of this act, altered the scene and when they realized the son was not involved it was too late. Of course Occam's razor was also at play, regarding the less than competent job done by LE in the entire investigation. I am currently in the U.S.
Posted to Laid-Back Law (RE: Daniel Penny Not-Guilty Verdict) Uploaded to You Tube 12/14/2024
Enjoyed this group immensely. I agree that the case against Daniel Penny should never have gone to court. I wonder even with the not-guilty verdict, will anyone become involved to help others without thinking about the repercussions? I get stressed with the noise, confusion and crowds of a city. I am considered (arguably) sort of sane. Now add those environmental elements to an individual to whose concept of reality is tenuous at best. Tragedies are inevitable. Jordan Neely was failed by so many, but essentially by New York State legislators who failed to allow for treatment and protection for the members of society who need our help the most. How did the indictment and trial of Daniel Penny help any of the people like Jordan Neely who wander (and unlike the a quote from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien) and are so very lost. BTW I agree with Runkle on the AI story, I need more data. Just a thought, is Microsoft (who is an investor in OpenAI. Open AI owns ChatGPT) perhaps prepping for an investor meeting on enlarging their stake in OpenAI or introducing a new product using AI?
Posted to Morgan Gold (RE: I was the only Jew in Catholic School) Uploaded to You Tube April 2024
Except for the Off-Grid documentary, I haven't spent enough time being a viewer on the Morgan Gold channel as I have on the Gold Shaw Farm channel. This video was a better origin story, both in comedy and drama than DC or Marvel recently have been able to accomplish (low bar but still....) Even the special effects (animation and cat people) was more creative and effective than I have seen in big budget productions. This origin story answers questions that I did not know I had about someone who went from one type of life to a totally new one with the same enthusiasm, daring and intensity of that boy in Catholic School. It is so Morgan to include that final detail about the Catholic School's headmaster, Father Kerouac. Have a feeling that detail would not make it to the final read-through by studio suits.π
Posted to Abby Cox (RE: History of "Merry" Christmas) Uploaded to You Tube 12/15/2024
The "historical recreation" with the "historical" character running (aka gamboling) through the back yard followed by a (?) kitchen implement (?) was my fav part. I love how all through history alcohol is fine, alcohol is sinful, alcohol is fine, alcohol is illegal, alcohol is fine and finally our modern version, alcohol is fine but be sure to watch your drink constantly for...reasons. MERRY and HAPPY holidays to everyone, whether celebrating, ruminating, gamboling or just plain hiding beneath a pile blankets on a sofa (I am doing that last one).
Posted to Zaid Tabani (RE: News) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/15/2024
Glad Zaid Tabani is healing and becoming healthy. The past few months have been fairly stressful, I am guessing for more than just me. I did enjoy hearing, "...you got this.", so thank you ZT. I avoid legacy media. They often compose what used to be fact pieces into an unlabeled mixtures they call news. Legacy media ignores history seemingly in most articles (were all the researchers fired?) published. BTW for that less than culturally relevant TIME'S "Person of The Year" I would have made "The Health Care Consumer" the person of the year. As a health care consumer myself, I believe that all of us might benefit from more publicity about the wreck of a system that we literally try to live with and not dwelling on one irrational, unethical, illegal and immoral act of one individual who has a "cause".
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Celebrities ) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/15/2024
I go to many cons for anime, comic, RenFaire, gaming. There is an old expression "cosplay is not consent". I would also say that celebrity is not consent. In both situations the person is putting themselves out there, in full view, quite distinctive, but all of these people whether the individual is cosplaying as Wonder Woman or is actually THE Chappell Roan deserves our respect and their personal space.
Posted to Dr. Patrice Berry (RE: Sarah Boone latest letter) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/14/2024
Replay crew here. I agree with Dr. Berry, Sarah Boone is stuck in the 11 - 13 age level of a self-absorbed I know it all, not listening to any adult, stage. How does this all end? Obviously any appeal will be denied. When that goes away, what will she do to regain attention? Scarily (at least in Florida) an inmate can file a civil suit. QUESTIONS: How does Dr. Berry think Sarah Boone will handle the next several decades incarcerated? How does a prison handle narcissists regarding their interactions with guards and other prisoners? Would Sarah Boone be entitled to give interviews to media either remotely or on site? Would someone like Sarah Boone ever be content with anonymity after her infamy (or in her view, fame)?
Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Deaths of Jeff-Legal Vices and son of CLR Bruce Rivers) 12/16/2024
This must have been an unimaginably difficult video to make. Yet we needed to know so thank you Kurt. I have no familiarity with @CLRBruce Rivers or his son but I have felt the pain of a loved one passing. Jeff of LegalVices was only a virtual acquaintance, but still this news is a shock. I had not realized until this moment how much I cared about him. His 2 YT co-stars Strawberry and Yoda snoring or barking always made me smile. While I admired his intelligence and legal knowledge, I will miss the snark and that look in his eyes when he knew he said something very politically incorrect. My thoughts are with Jeff's family and the family of Michael Rivers.
Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Death of Jeff Harrison-Legal Vices) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/16/2024
Thank you Nik Starow for the best tribute that we can give to Jeff@Legal Vices with this video proof of his intellect, joy and humor that was always generously sprinkled with snark.
Posted to Runkle of The Bailey -- Community Page -- Uploaded to You Tube 12/17/2024
A friend of mine has passed away. There won't be a show tonight. Maybe Wednesday, we'll see.
My comment:
Not sure if you mean Jeff Harrison@Legal Vices, but either way a break is quite understandable. News of a sudden death is like a blow to one's body, you have to sit down, breathe, compose your thoughts and come to terms with reality. It all can be so difficult. Even though I never really knew the man who was Legal Vices, I did care and I am sad.
Posted to Kaiser Pineapple (RE: Death of Jeff Harrison-Legal Vices) Uploaded to You Tube 12/18/2024
That look in his eyes just after he said something that most of us were thinking but would not dare say aloud or in chat was always epic. He tackled the absurd (TEMU). He actually was able to follow instructions more confounding than IKEA with his Lego videos. He did commentary on the USCG hearing in September 2024 regarding the Titan tragedy making the science, naval regs and maritime legalities comprehensible. Range does not begin to describe what Legal Vices provided. Condolences to his family and to his friends of that man, aka Lawrax, who made us all smarter and happier.
Posted to Law News & Laughter with Aussie Overlaw'd (RE: Death of Jeff-Legal Vices) 12/17/2024
I was not able to join while this video was streaming, but even watching on replay I am comforted. Aussie Overlaw'd was a good friend to Jeff and really to all of us by putting himself though the emotions of this video. I have never and will never meet Jeff@Legal Vices, yet I will miss him. Cowboy hats, adorable potato pig dogs (aka his beloved bulldogs, Strawberry and Yoda) and even ships are going to make me cry for a while.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: 2nd Look at viral Blake Lively interview) Uploaded on 12/17/2024
I think that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are taking the no response approach. Which in a way is a smart PR move for those who cannot give a succinct, effective apology that works. That really bad movie promotional tour of "It Ends With Us" certainly didn't help her reputation. Even if Blake Lively had no PR rep, where was everyone else's PR reps? The director made it out with his reputation intact, not sure about the others as I know the book's author took some heat. Maybe I am being naive as apparently (film made a massive profit) bad buzz, good buzz is better than no buzz in the entertainment industry. POSSIBLE VIDEO: Who have you interviewed at the earliest part of their career and again once they become popular? Would there be a difference in the interview style? What is interview methodology when questioning a child actor, especially if this is their first film?
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Look at 2024 Trends) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/17/2024
I lost track of this year's trends as national election years always stress me out to the point of temporary amnesia so I appreciate the reminders. Rachel Gunn (RayGun) was hilarious (well not if you were an Australian candidate for their breakdance team. I mean who hasn't gone to a karaoke night feeling I can sing then melodically and hysterically, epic fail? Dr. Gunn (yes she has a PhD) for a short time did in front of the world during the 2024 Olympics Games, but forever on the internet.
Posted to Molly Burke (RE: Relationship) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/17/2024
Molly is so generous telling subscribers about her life. My guess is that many people are trying to be protective of Molly when those "percentage" questions are asked. BTW I gasped when SO mentioned he could get lost anywhere. Once I got lost because my reference point which had been a house surrounded on all sides by tall leafy green bushes within a few days (and without my knowledge or consent) lost all the greenery and gained white fence. So I missed my turn. While GPS has prevented me from being put on a missing person list, it is not enough. I have gotten lost in a literal parking lot. Sure it was a huge one that involved a stadium, but still VERY embarrassing. If SO ever finds a "cure", please post. To deliberately misquote JRR Tolkien's famous line from LOTR-The Fellowship of The Rings to fit my issue, "...those who wander ARE lost." Apologies to JRR and the foundation that manages his IP.π
Posted to Chase Hughes (RE: Manipulation by MSM and the NJ drone sightings) 12/15/2024
My very uneducated guess is that the drones are being launched by humans, done for amusement or perhaps a diversion. Trolls do not only exist on twitter or reddit. Sometimes they buy drones from Walmart and launch them at odd hours. Mainstream media (MSM) seems to focus more on opinions, which is fine when they are in the editorial section, but not when mixed in an article which should be composed of verifiable facts. I have also noticed that cut and paste method in MSM. I am a lazy person, I liked the old days when there were actual researchers and editors who proofread and made relevant corrections. I appreciate the theme of skepticism in this video to assist in decoding what MSM publishes. I am curious though, a certain textbook which teaches deciphering subterfuge was issued somewhat recently, October 2024. Hmmm when did that first sighting of drones happen? Asking, rhetorically of course as my comment is number 27,769-ish.π
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Luigi Mangione) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/18/2024
I agree with ant in most elements of this reading, but I do feel that this individual is looking forward to a widely publicized trial. This person WANTS to talk. I believe that the state of New York is not fond of cameras in the courtroom (as in Daniel Penny trial) if so unfortunately Mainstream media will be giving us data. MSM not to mention twitter, have already warped this story beyond recognition making this person a hero, a secret agent or a supervillain. This is not only wrong, it is dangerous. There are too many unstable people out there who also wish fame at any cost. This trial may become somewhat of a circus if this person testifies (probably against legal advice). Two things can be true at the same time, the U.S. health care system is broken and un-aliving another, except in self-defense or defense of others, is immoral and illegal.
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Family Channels) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/18/2024
At this point, I have zero confidence that the U.S. government can agree on anything that we would find beneficial. Don't even get me started on the U.S. Supreme Court. While we could all work towards passing these laws in the states where we live, that is a slow multi-year process that can end in failure. However even if successful in one particular state, as was said, moving to a more favorable state such as Utah or Texas is in comparison much faster and easier. I think that the only way to make this protection widespread is for social media sites such as You Tube, where there is profit involved, to require payment to any minor under 18 for on-set work, off-set work and even a separate account for medical/mental health/college assistance. The question is how to make sites like You Tube do the ethical thing?
Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: Questions from Instagram) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/19/2024
I do prefer longer vids, but that is me not taking into account the creator's time or others' preferences. I never felt that Hannah's educational background negatively affected her content or viewpoints...but then I have my own educational history. Wait, I flunked out of grad school, does that give me points?π Glad to hear the puppies (and of course the humans) are thriving. As for a podcast, especially with Hannah's sister, really sounds like fun. Having a second person's input can make a podcast more interesting, even exciting. Maybe solicit podcast topics from subscribers, discuss, but also freeform if the conversation takes a turn, coming back to the actual topic at the end? Could infuriate new viewers. Who knows? Theo is certainly not the only living entity on this planet that is highly reactive these days.π
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Explanation as to Ariana Grande "stealing" Lilly Jay's husband Ethan Slater video was taken down) 12/20/2024
I believe it takes TWO parties to cheat on their SO's, even if one of the individuals is famous and rich. Since I could only read parts of the article by Lilly Jay on different sites, due to paywall so it is difficult to say what Lilly's state of mind is. She believes that she might have lost a job offer due to this scandal which also may have impacted her relationship with current and future clients. Obviously she has a right to be upset, her ex has damaged her current life. My only complaint about the portions that I was able to find and read is that she shared too much of her personal feelings which for a clinical psychologist might be problematic for her career. The best revenge is success and happiness, both of which I wish for Dr. Jay and her son.
DATA NOT IN COMMENT:
Ariana Grande divorced her husband in March 2024
Ariana Grande separated from her husband July 2023
Wicked began filming in December 2022
Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: First Snow this season in Vermont) Uploaded on 12/19/2024
I really feel for the reluctant birds, stuck Toby Dog and even the *Coyotefox (*a rare northeastern U.S. mammal usually only seen in a very small area of Peacham, Vermont) appear to have the same trouble that I have EVERY year with the first snow...OMG it's everywhere.
LATER POSTED A SHORT: The Fox Coyote Mistake
https://youtube.com/shorts/hrs-X38w6JE?feature=share
Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Arrest Warrant for ) Uploaded 0n 12/20/2024
We have premise#1: there are those who will do anything for 15 minutes of fame/infamy. Then we have premise#2: a certain cult's pool of "employees" is reduced to those who are unstable, inevitably uncontrollable and uncivilized. Back to the first premise, people who do the same things multiple times expecting a new/better result are...well without assigning a pejorative label these premise#1 individuals should probably be living with caregivers or guards.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Lawsuit filed by Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni) Uploaded on 12/21/2024
I had not heard about this situation. It does explain why Blake Lively has been silent and no doubt will continue to be, due to legal advice. Maybe the blame for that abysmal PR email chain is with the 4 studios (one of which is Wayfarer co-founded by Baldoni) and 12 producers (Blake Lively is one) which are listed on the film's credits? It certainly has little or nothing to do with one interview done in 2016 about another movie. This does shine a very bright spotlight on MSM and how easily they can be manipulated. Guessing many of their tireless researchers and accuracy-oriented editors were let go? Addendum: (Sorry if behind a paywall) :
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/12/21/us/complaint-of-blake-lively-v-wayfarer-studios-llc-et-al.html
Posted to SpillSesh (RE: Lawsuit filed by Blake Lively) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/21/2024
Oh the irony of this film's title, as it seems that this conflict regarding a movie will never end with literally all players being problematic.
Posted to Collier Landry (RE: Conversation with Neama Rahmani on recent legal cases)12/19/2024
I very much learned from and enjoyed watching this conversation between Neama Rahmani and Collier. Respectfully I would like to disagree with Mr Rahmani's brief comment (52:58-53:04, 53:18-20) regarding the culpability of the un-aliving of Officer John O'Keefe (Read Trial). Mr. Rahmani did admit to not being extremely familiar with the case details. (IMO) attorneys should be held to a higher standard as their viewpoints/comments are so impactful. I would enjoy hearing further from Neama Rahmani as this case against Luigi Mangione progresses. My opinion regarding the act of overcharging by FBI, is that they wish to keep the public calm and self-controlled ASAP. Unfortunately as most public transit riders in major cities can verify, not all of the public is so easily controlled or even capable of being calmed
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Update - NY Times article mentioning 2016 interview w/Lively) 12/23/2024
I had a certain opinion of Kjersti Flaa waaaay back during the beginnings of what I will call, The Floral Tour composed of most of the main players minus Baldoni. I changed once I accessed Kjersti's content on You Tube. I have been on several live YT chats where the 2016 (without the date btw) interview briefly came up. A few who love Blake Lively seem to feel that the mention of this interview was an "aha moment" regarding a link to a reporter affiliated with Justin Baldoni's PR team. I tried to correct a few people. I felt that they were not actual trolls, just misinformed individuals amenable to being corrected. The New York Times (who have no doubt "furloughed" many of their researchers and editors) made it worse. While their correction is a nice show of ethics, it does not show how they will endeavor to improve in the future. Did any calls from reporters mention that they had seen the YT channel? If so, why call? Were they hoping for a slip, a contradiction or a "got you" moment? Apparently confirmation bias is doing well not only on Twitter, but also with the fading MSM. Who do I believe, Lively or Baldoni? At the moment no definitive opinion. There are the PR emails/texts, but still Baldoni could claim ignorance. Discovery is a legal process where (pre-trial) both sides literally tell ALL accurately. My guess on how this shakes out, there will be pre-trial settlement (and money) passing through hands very soon...all under an NDA.
Posted to A Charming Abode (RE: Life Updates during gift wrapping) Uploaded on 12/22/2024
I won't give medical advice or suggestions. I will give financial advice as someone who has had the good, bad and ugly experiences with insurance. Regarding any new, probably pricey, tests, I would consider 2 factors: (1) Will insurance pay it in full minus co-pay? (2) Would results A, B, C, or whatever affect future insurance payments for his current treatments and meds? With the U.S. healthcare (for profit) system, we all have to be researchers or know researchers. The statement concerning caregiving made me tear up. I trust in Leslie's strength, intellect and endurance (even if she has to have infusions to keep healthyπ). I am lucky, only one infusion (thus far) a year, but still so many hoops "to jump through", it is wearing. Sending love to Leslie, Jason and their family, you are all such excellent examples of grace under pressure.π♥
Posted to Roxxsaurus (RE: TEMU copies of OG gowns) Uploaded to You Tube 0n 12/23/2024
My favorite dress both on Roxx and that I would love for myself (in black though) is the white maxi dress with the pin-on flowers. That is such an amazing idea! Unless when flowers are detached there is some obvious damage or mark on the dress? If no problems then I would have a ridiculous amount of fun creating the best look for me. I love Roxx doing these comparison videos. My holiday plans are curling up under a very comfy blanket, sleeping and later snacking while clicking through different movies that I missed at the theater in 2024. ππ⭐❤ HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. ππ⭐❤
Posted to antphrodite (RE: Civil Complaint Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni) Uploaded 12/23/2024
This reading seems entirely plausible to me. I agree with ant's take that two stubborn, immature, somewhat egotistical people used to being in charge unfortunately ended up on the same set in jobs that required frequent interaction and cooperation. Baldoni was one of the leads, the director, co-founder of Wayfarer (one of the 4 distributing studios). Lively being the other lead, with a producer credit along with entirely more fame and clout than Baldoni. Amusingly a scriptwriter could use this material to either develop a movie featuring a war story or a tale of love with minimal alterations. Rumors are there MIGHT BE a sequel in development. After all this is the entertainment industry were hits are made over and over....π
Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: The Story of the Anterless Buck)Uploaded to You Tube on 12/23/2024
That was an adorable, warm and fuzzy story. At first, I wasn't sure what direction Morgan was going! My version is more reality show which unfortunately ends unresolved. Last week, my daughter and her boyfriend took a scenic roadtrip through a part of the Northeastern U.S. that is also known (to some as there were no warning signs) for a large population of white-tailed deer. Both are careful drivers, with each being aware of vehicles, speed limits and road conditions. Unfortunately they (nor was I) were aware that in the Northeast, this is the rutting season for deer. A very large buck who obviously did not learn in herd school that one looks both ways before darting across a highway, suddenly appeared in front of their car. My daughter and boyfriend are fine, but naturally a bit shaken from the experience. The car sadly did not make it. The only physical sign that a deer was involved was some fur lodged in the grill of the late lamented motor vehicle. However there was no sign of a body or bodily fluids on the road or the immediate area. The cliffhanger is, we will never be sure if Fergus' distant older cousin made it to his assignation or leapt over the rainbow bridge. We salute you Elder Fergus...and btw you owe my daughter a new carπ.
Seems somewhat awkward at this point but I do wish happy holidays to all and if you live in the Northeastern part of the U.S. please watch out for Elder Fergus.
Posted to Dr. Grande (RE: Complaint filed by Blake Lively regarding Justin Baldoni et al) 12/14/2024
Dr Grande has made a fair, logical assessment of a group of adults who all seem to be struggling to move beyond their middle school personas and "grow up". I profiled, incorrectly. I had assumed that the studio exec that hired PR rep were both male. For that I apologize. That a female executive and a female PR rep who must have encountered problems in their own careers could still inflict such pain on another woman is beyond depressing. As Dr. Grande has said two things can be accurate at one time, Blake Lively might be somewhat self-centered and feel superior. While Justin Baldoni might be immature, impulsive and irresponsible. With this and what happened on the set of RUST in October 2021, I feel that the entertainment industry also needs to "grow up".
Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: "It Ends With Us" update) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/14/2024
Thank you to Spill Sesh for attempting to make sense out of all this chaos. I cannot imagine all the Excel spreadsheets, researching, reading, compiling that had to be done in the hours before uploading this video. I have to know, is there a white board at Spill Sesh headquarters with tons of arrows, dashes, circles, huge red question marks and little photos of the suspectsπ? All this was for what? My hypothesis is; not for love of film or the entertainment industry, not for devotion to the cause of a safe work place and personal dignity. This mess was "birthed" in the desire for clout, fame, but mostly...for money.
Posted to Molly Burke (RE: Reaction to movie versions of being blind) Uploaded on 12/24/2024
I very much enjoyed this reaction video. I agree with one of the comments to this video, please compare/contrast the Ben Affleck film performance vs. the Charlie Cox performance in the streaming series, Daredevil. I think that Cox matched the fantastical with the actual better than Affleck. In Deadpool mythos there is a blind character, actually named "Blind Al" who is played in the Deadpool live action movies by Leslie Uggams. Please react to Al's introduction in the first (2016?) Ryan Reynolds Deadpool movie in the laundromat scene. Molly is right, bottom line blindness is a range not a single point. My vision disability is so minimal that I can currently drive. I am not in the major or the minority of being blind, just in that range.
Posted to penguin0z (RE: Released 1984 CIA report on Life on Mars) Uploaded on 12/24/2024
I was in tears of laughter until I realized, our tax dollars..."at work". Charlie is right, there are so many holes of insanity in this story that it could cosplay as Swiss cheese served to the residents of Arkham Asylum. CIA docs are auto-declassified after 25 years, with special instances requiring a release date of 50 or 75 years (FYI CIA was formed in September 1947). So why did this highly anime-ized 1984 document get released now instead 2009 or even 2034? Final question, why am I trying to apply logic to this...?π€£
Posted to hankschannel (RE: HONEY Scam) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/24/2024
Centuries (in internet time) when I first learned about the Honey app's claims, with zero research to prove or disprove my impression, I thought that it was too good to be true and moved on. I suppose it was inevitable that in our economy that a successful "too good to be true" company would go on to be enormously successful. See the problem with being enormously successful in our world is that it not only grabs the attention of investors and clients, it grabs the attention of those very committed internet sleuths who LOVE to research, who have TIME to research and who live and breathe to RESEARCH. (hum that Lion King classic), "It's The Circle of Life...."
Posted to jeffostroff (RE: What happened to the 5 bodies on Titan submersible) Uploaded 12/24/2024
Whatever the recovery mission found, the actual autopsies of these 5 people was probably more of a DNA collection exercise than what is presented as an autopsy on a CSI-type show. BTW Did the Coast Guard ever issue a report based on those September 2024 hearings? My brief online search indicates the investigation is still ongoing?
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: 2nd lawsuit in the "It Ends With Us Saga") Uploaded on 12/26/204
There is no logic in all these internet conspiracies, there are only fools (or Zul if you are a fan of OG Ghostbusters). I appreciate Kjersti trying to encourage trolls to research, but I fear it is not in their DNA. Actors behaving badly, I am not surprised. However, I am somewhat surprised at women who must have risen to their positions by fighting misogyny now spreading misinformation, disinformation and implying truth where there was no research or followup to be directed at other women. My words of encouragement, not very good I am afraid, is that I am sure that out there somewhere there will soon be a scandal which will relegate "It Ends With Us"(in view of recent events is such an ironic title) to a less click-bait category. It is not just a lack of ethics and empathy that is the problem, it is the abysmal lack of memory many of us seem to have developed. HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY=STAYING OFF SOCIAL and LEGACY MEDIA.
Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Laryngitis and The Farmer) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/26/2024
Another vote here for preemptively clipping these phrases from videos: "Good Morning Ginny Barn Cat", "Good Morning Pablo Barn Cat, ouch Pablo!", "Release The Quackens", "Where are The White Farm Dogs", "Abby, tranquila" and that oldie but goodie, "Come on cows, fresh grass, come on cows, fresh grass" and using these phrases at the appropriate times. TED TALK SUGGESTIONS: (1) How to make a radical career change work both financially and emotionally (2) How a small farmer can supplement their income (3) How to keep relationships (SO, family, friends) active (4) How to avoid burnout in your "new" career (5) How to become a polymath (plumbing, electrical, animal care, writer, publicist, influencer) (6) How to accept help, whether farming, health-wise and emotionally....and (7) How to insert "DAD" jokes in your day to alleviate stress (pizza dough, REALLY?! argh).
Posted to Spill Sesh (RE: Partial reading of Blake Lively complaint against Baldoni) 12/27/2024
Thank you for reading that portion of BL's complaint, as last time I checked it was behind a paywall. The background of filming this movie has become so much more complex and layered than the actual film (which I suspect got a financial boost with all this he said/she said). Whether BL is a mean girl or not, seems like the PR women and the female reporter exceeded her "mean-ness" by light years. As for Baldoni, unfortunately the traits of being sleazy, misogynistic, s**-addicted and utterly unprofessional are common traits in groups with power. BTW what is with all these suggestive nude scenes? Isn't this movie rated PG-13? Makes one wonder where all those cut scenes of Blake and her body double ended up. It is said men of a certain age still view women as inferiors, Baldoni is 40 so what is his excuse?
Posted to Rachel Maksy (RE: "Lady" Tummnus - Narnia) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/27/2024
The reveal looked great and very Narnian. I would keep it all and investigate a professional "hoof-maker". I have been personally (not during cosplay) been judged for many things, most of which I take full responsibility. Somehow as an adult standing in line to get material cut, the judginess stings more deeply. Note to all individuals standing in a craft/materials store line, please try to control your wtf looks, some of us bruise easily. Even the individual cutting the material will cautiously query (as they have probably seen a lot of s**t), "And what are you making?" (my response) "Oh that's nice." Not another word. Speaking as a former (child) ballerina anything on toes can be very painful, very damaging and will give you very problematic feet in old age (aka post age 35+), unless you wear REALLY expensive pointe (toe) shoes and hang with podiatrists.
Posted to Let'sTalkIBD (RE: Maggie's 2nd trimester) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/27/2024
I admire Maggie. I never felt comfortable when non-medical individuals wished to touch my stomach. I don't have a video, but midway through my first pregnancy my son turned around to breech position. I was half-asleep. At first I thought, we having an earthquake. I fully awoke to see the shape of a tiny arm and definitely a tiny elbow rise above my stomach. It was a real ALIEN moment for a few seconds, but unfortunately did NOT make it onto video. My daughter being very conservative even before birth, stayed in the proper position. As my daughter is now a rule follower while my son gets things done, but in his own way it is interesting comparing their gestation periods to their out-of-the-womb personalities.
Posted to LVcopsTV (RE: Police holding down a suspect too long, person died) Uploaded 12/27/2024
My only knowledge regarding gaps in LE training comes from recent court cases and sadly just daily news, where officers were apparently well-taught to make un-aliving weapon shots, but not in disarming or debilitating-type shots. I recognize that in certain situations there is no time to aim for a knee, leg, elbow or arm. Shooting specifically to un-alive; isn't that how soldiers are taught to react in a war? Now this video indicates that there is yet another huge skill set gap between officers knowing how to hold suspects down, but not sufficiently trained to notice respiratory distress or seizures. How did we get here?
Posted to Scientology - Life After a Cult (Interview by Natalie with Julie Walker) Uploaded 12/27/2024
Replay crew here. What Julie said about a trusted family member gently and not combatively asking Julie a few questions about her beliefs was basically the textbook method for trying to help someone extricate themselves from a cult rather than that old fashioned way of grabbing and "de-programming" a cult member. It is natural to challenge, debate or even shout at a friend or family member because the whole cult thing is so incomprehensible to those of us "never-ins". We can make mistakes, because we just want to help so badly. It takes a very special person to approach a cult member slowly, carefully and humanely.
Posted to Courtroom Confidential (RE: Lively Complain, Luigi Mangione, RUST) 12/28/2024
Even with receipts shown in Blake Lively's complaint, it is still a he said, she said until both sides can present all evidence to a court of law not of public opinion. Regarding the show of marching Luigi Mangione into his pre-trial hearing, the intent of the FBI and the State of New York may have been to scare off copycats. I think that they underestimate just how deeply people wish to be seen irregardless as whether it be fame or infamy. A RUST trial jury did vote to convict a person who catastrophically failed in her job resulting in tragedy. What about the people that hired her, solely due to her step-father's fame? What about the people that did not fire her after multiple complaints in her first week on the job. What about the 2 previous accidents on set regarding guns? What about allowing a minor to handle a weapon on set without proper supervision. Putting one person in jail for 18 months for the death of Halyna Hutchins is like putting a tiny bandage over a failing heart and saying problem solved.
Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: Episode 3 of JonBenet Ramsey Netflix series) 12/28/2024
Rob @Law & Lumber explains law so elegantly and so clearly that it (almost) makes me want to go to law school. While Patsy Ramsey is gone, her son and his father are alive. I cannot imagine their pain with all the renewed interest in this case. I cannot root my theory in any behavioral analysis, it is just a hypothesis ready to be disproved or substituted with something else. Perhaps initially the parents suspected their son of this crime resulting in touched/altered evidence. They realized too late that he had not been responsible for this tragedy. Match that with an ineffective investigation and possible DNA contamination we are left with this tragedy that may never have definitive closure.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: PR involvement in Baldoni and Lively mess) Uploaded 12/29/2024
I love that advice, "don't just jump on a train...." to extend that metaphor I would add, ...until you can walk on that train being certain that this is THE train that you need to get to your destination. I also love how Kjersti is trying to maintain some humor as all these adult-children are knocking over each others' castles. Blake Lively can be a bully, a bit clueless concerning her ability to be mean and at the same time and place Justin Baldoni can cosplay as a 13 year old with zero impulse control matched with an heavy dose of misogyny. This whole mess of adult children behaving inappropriately will go away either with a monetary settlement (minus attorney and PR fees) or just the next news cycle (aka scandal). One possible good result after all those celebrity egos are soothed is that many of us may begin to realize just how easy we are to be controlled and to be weaponized.
Posted to SpillSesh (RE: Lilly Jay's article regarding Ethan and Ariana) Uploaded on 12/29/2024
Who knows, maybe Lilly Jay and Ethan Slater had an unofficial agreement concerning their marriage pre-Ariana? With an NDA within at least one of the two divorce decrees (didn't Ariana also have a pre-nup?) then until it expires or is challenged/struck down by a court the truth might be out there but not in releasable reliable format. Either way everyone needs to read the room. Lilly Jay has no choice but to choose the high road due to her child. Also Dr. Jay's profession requires a certain level of civilized conduct and respect for confidentiality. While Ethan and Ariana need to keep a very very low profile to ride out the storm. Perhaps the "It Ends With Us" ironically endless flow of drama will give Ethan and Ariana PR relief, whether deserved or not, from the media and twits.
BTW is it just me or is The Daily Mail beginning to supplant TMZ regarding exposΓ©s of celebrity foibles and drama?
Posted to Safiya Nygaard (RE: All nighter in Singapore) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/26/2024
This Singapore all-nighter looked like an enormous amount of fun with my personal favs of eating shopping and pools. That all-night spa is leaving money on the table not selling athleisure fashion. Seems like many customers would choose to buy clean clothes after all that water and relaxation. I do like cooking one's own food at the table. However CATCHING and then cooking your catch is a bridge too far for me. It is illegal to catch prawns with your hands, but what if you want to throw one back? Full disclosure I eat fish and poultry, but not pork or beef, so I understand my full immersion into food hypocrisy. FUTURE ALL-NIGHTERS: maybe for the all-nighter for Japan do multiples? For example, an all-nighter in Tokyo has got to be different than an all-nighter at one of the Islands within the Okinawa Prefecture or meet in the middle with an all-nighter at Okayama (Okayama Prefecture)? Wherever you go, along with available night life, please also pre-check the crime rate.
Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: 2024 Gold Shaw Farm financials...in German?) Uploaded 12/30/2024
I also have two feline assistants who like Ginny Barn Cat, have no concept of personal space or the sanctity and import of the keyboard Admittedly I first arrived at this channel curious about a white collar exec who did a 180, while not losing his SO, not losing his sanity and acquiring more skills than I can count. Not being even close to a farm either by birth or choice, all I can say is that one should think of Gold Shaw Farm as a marathon not a sprint. All my love to the inhabitants of Gold Shaw Farm and to those who are still rebuilding in Vermont after the floods.
Posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: Pregnancy with twins) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/31/2024
Sleep now as much as allowed as much as possible, after first buying Rupert games, puzzles, music and books then dispensing these items at various points in this journey. Maybe get various family and friends to be temporary dog walkers? I find bribes (candy, candles, hand cream) for the unsuspecting humans especially helpful. The hopeful results; Jessica will be less stressed, Rupert will be busy learning and Claudia will be sleeping while the babies grow. LOVE to you ALL.
Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Why their divorce) Uploaded to You Tube on 12/31/2024
Thank you so much for sharing this portion of your story. Two individuals (having a sense of self in a cult is in itself a preliminary covert-type win) got out of a cult, made sure their children had a safe and loving home out of a cult and realizing that could not be in a marriage together, also realized that they could still be in a friendship together. I would say that this cult lost big time regarding Dallas and Jenna. BTW totally random ideas, but since it was asked: Dallas The Hill, Dallas Tex Hill, Dallas T-He Hill (sorry about that oneπ), Dallas Triple Hill, Dallas Tearoffs Hill and finally Dallas Taco Hill.
