Can we have a "It's not all bad news" thread?
In regards to road rage:
. Driving from Bogóta to Manizales, with my friend who is the 11 time national DH and World Cup champ (in other words, big brass balls, and not afraid of committing.). Hundreds of kilometers of steep, steep, windy, windy two lane roads over mountain passes, including the third or fourth longest (most vert) paved pass road in the world.
Hundreds of almost blind passes on double yellow lines, doubling of the speed limit, a hundred or two sketchy motos and road bikes, all over the road.
Following inches behind cars to prepare for the instant pass, passing literally inches from side mirror to side mirror. Tailgating, late braking, etc, even squeezing three vehicles (once a semi, our Highlander, and another car) into a space that should only fit two.
There was no rage, no gesticulations, no nothing. Every goddamn person knows that if you DIDNT drive like this, a seven hour drive would take 10.
It is super refreshing. (But there was a collision of some sort along the way).
Gringos would have been scared, insulted, their manhoods challenged. Fucking babies.
I personally drive safer than this, but it sure is something to experience.
. Driving from Bogóta to Manizales, with my friend who is the 11 time national DH and World Cup champ (in other words, big brass balls, and not afraid of committing.). Hundreds of kilometers of steep, steep, windy, windy two lane roads over mountain passes, including the third or fourth longest (most vert) paved pass road in the world.
Hundreds of almost blind passes on double yellow lines, doubling of the speed limit, a hundred or two sketchy motos and road bikes, all over the road.
Following inches behind cars to prepare for the instant pass, passing literally inches from side mirror to side mirror. Tailgating, late braking, etc, even squeezing three vehicles (once a semi, our Highlander, and another car) into a space that should only fit two.
There was no rage, no gesticulations, no nothing. Every goddamn person knows that if you DIDNT drive like this, a seven hour drive would take 10.
It is super refreshing. (But there was a collision of some sort along the way).
Gringos would have been scared, insulted, their manhoods challenged. Fucking babies.
I personally drive safer than this, but it sure is something to experience.
mitch mcconnel fell down some stairs and fucked himself up
the bad news: released from rehab today. We can't have nice things.
the bad news: released from rehab today. We can't have nice things.
Meet 'Dick Run Claire,' the Woman Who Draws Dicks With Running Apps
Claire's run dozens of routes resembling penises of various shapes and sizes.
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California reminds oil industry that California is the only one allowed to gouge on gas prices in the state.
Penalizing Oil Companies For Price Gouging
With the governor making it a major policy priority, the bill heads to the governor's desk, where he is expected to sign it into law.
www.mymotherlode.com
was feeling a bit bummed about the Denver election results (NIMBYs won out on 20, my favored mayoral candidate is in 3rd before the 2 pm vote drop)
but then I saw this and the world is a bit better. big props to the skateboarder.
but then I saw this and the world is a bit better. big props to the skateboarder.
LOL, this is not actually significant, but it makes me happy that there are a bunch of PISSED OFF Trumpie Rednecks in Eastern Wyoming today.
Community Cycling Center is first Portland bike shop to unionize
The Board voted in favor of the union less than 48 hours after they received the request.
bikeportland.org
Or maybe zero faith?
www.businessinsider.com
Billy McFarland, a year out of prison, says Fyre Festival II is 'finally happening'
Billy McFarland, the creator behind the failed Fyre Festival, appears to be texting people and asking if they'd come to 'Fyre Festival II."
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If you thought the first one was awesome, wait until you see this one!
Vestas hails breakthrough for recycling wind turbine blades
A new chemical recycling process can break down the epoxy resin in wind turbine blades into virgin-grade materials.
I totally want a road bike made from an old wind turbine.
Seriously, that would be kewl.
Seriously, that would be kewl.
So you can then chuck it in a landfill when you're done?
Probably work great. Just like carbon fiber which is so much better understood and designed these days and has none of the downsides of the 25 years ago nay sayers
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Or ride it for 10 years, when some newfangled contraption will turn it into a hydrogen/cold Fusion bike.
^^^^^EXACTLY^^^^^
I too like to justify my wasteful consumerism by explaining it away with technologies that don't exist.
Elderly couple wins at Wii Bowling tournament in wholesome gaming moment
You may remember the Wii being marketed as a console for everyone and it seems that motto is still going strong.
www.eurogamer.net
Is he still going to supply the sandwiches or is it supply your own this time?Or maybe zero faith?
Billy McFarland, a year out of prison, says Fyre Festival II is 'finally happening'
Billy McFarland, the creator behind the failed Fyre Festival, appears to be texting people and asking if they'd come to 'Fyre Festival II."
Gee, I thought the sarcasm was very, very obviously implied.
I’ll alert George Jetson that the flying car project is on hold for now.
We need a 2nd font choice for posting in when applying a touch of sarcasm.
I suggest Comic sands.
I suggest Comic sands.
GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to expel Republican member
Rep. Liz Harris had invited a witness whose testimony at a legislative hearing included conspiracy theories of "bribes and infiltration" involving state officials and church leaders.
Yeah, but that's only because she was threatening other GOP members. If it was just her conspiracy theories concerning Democrats, they would have started a committee investigation into the Dems.GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to expel Republican member
Rep. Liz Harris had invited a witness whose testimony at a legislative hearing included conspiracy theories of "bribes and infiltration" involving state officials and church leaders.www.nbcnews.com
Justice Thomas Failed to Report Real Estate Deal With Texas Billionaire
An investigation by ProPublica revealed a deal worth more than $100,000 between the real estate magnate and the justice.
Oh no Clarence! Looks like you forgot to wipe your ass!
‘Little Banned Library’ featuring books removed from schools opening in Houston’s Heights neighborhood | Houston Public Media
A variation of the popular Little Free Library concept, the forthcoming installation in the Heights was designed to resemble a prison cell and feature books that have been banned by public schools in Texas.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
Tempting to set one up in my hood.
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Who says money can't buy happiness?
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Wrexham secures promotion in front of jubilant owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney | CNN
Wrexham fans will likely be singing into the night, serenading their famous owners in the process, because the wait for promotion is finally over.
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this could go in many threads BUT
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Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News in wake of Dominion defamation settlement
Fox News and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, the network said.
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aaaaaaand conspiracies are already circulating that the LiBrUlS have taken over fox news and dominion forced him out
Make sure this isn't an Onion story...this could go in many threads BUT
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News in wake of Dominion defamation settlement
Fox News and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, the network said.
One America Nazi News and NewsMAX, here we go!
So I wonder who is going replace him spewing Fox's angertainment?
nobody will ever match his soulless, stupid stare
"done with fox" is trending on twitter. apparently the maga's that decry cancel culture are..... :checks notes: ....... cancelling fox news
