[SkaredShtles]

Seems like the suggestion of bootstraps would be appropriate here, don't you think?

Bob Murray, Who Fought Against Black Lung Regulations As A Coal Operator, Has Filed For Black Lung Benefits

Robert E. Murray, the former CEO and president of the now-bankrupt Murray Energy, has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Labor for black lung benefits. For years, Murray and his company fought against federal mine safety regulations aimed at reducing the debilitating disease.

www.wvpublic.org

 

[SkaredShtles]

More evidence that Michigan is the Midwest's Florida.

Militia Members Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, FBI Says

"I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says. Over the summer, conspirators allegedly began training for a potential attack.

www.npr.org

 

[johnbryanpeters]

More evidence that Michigan is the Midwest's Florida.

Militia Members Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, FBI Says

"I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says. Over the summer, conspirators allegedly began training for a potential attack.

www.npr.org

Post three... or four...

 

[Toshi]

Police find cash hidden between Bolsonaro ally's buttocks

Brazilian senator Chico Rodrigues is caught with notes during a search of his home

www.theguardian.com

 

[rideit]

Western Screech Owl hitches a helicopter ride

An owl joined a Wyoming-based helicopter crew mid-flight last week while they worked to control the Creek Fire, raging in Sierra National Forest, California.

buckrail.com

 

[Jm_]

Western Screech Owl hitches a helicopter ride

An owl joined a Wyoming-based helicopter crew mid-flight last week while they worked to control the Creek Fire, raging in Sierra National Forest, California.

buckrail.com

Saw that earlier. Cool. Think I saw an owl this evening on my ride. It sure wasn’t an Eagle.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Western Screech Owl hitches a helicopter ride

An owl joined a Wyoming-based helicopter crew mid-flight last week while they worked to control the Creek Fire, raging in Sierra National Forest, California.

buckrail.com

Ultimate Check Airman.

 

[SkaredShtles]

New Zealand... I am disapoint.

New Zealand Supports The Right To Die, But Rejects The Right To Get High

The country voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but no to legalizing marijuana. Two separate referendums were held along with the general election won Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

www.npr.org

 

[Pesqueeb]

And here I thought "Forced Monkey Labor" is what ever it is @Sandwich does around here.

Costco drops Chaokoh coconut milk over allegations of forced monkey labor | CNN Business

Costco has reportedly stopped purchasing Chaokoh coconut milk after PETA accused its manufacturer, the Thailand-based company Theppadungporn Coconut Co., of using forced monkey labor.

www.cnn.com

 

[JohnE]

So apparently telling someone " I hope you step on a Lego. And then fall in a cactus. One with the little spines that you never really get out. And I hope it gets infected. Because you are a festering, infected boil on the backside of humanity. One that needs to be lanced tomorrow." is considered "...wishing or hoping that someone experiences physical harm." by the twitter people and will get you suspended.

Who knew????

What happened to the 1st Amendment????

 

[JohnE]

Soylent Green. Its people man...its people.

 

[Jm_]

So apparently telling someone " I hope you step on a Lego. And then fall in a cactus. One with the little spines that you never really get out. And I hope it gets infected. Because you are a festering, infected boil on the backside of humanity. One that needs to be lanced tomorrow." is considered "...wishing or hoping that someone experiences physical harm." by the twitter people and will get you suspended.

Who knew????

What happened to the 1st Amendment????

Attica!

 

[JohnE]

Interesting read, certainly reflective of the zeitgeist...

"These vainglorious eternals somehow shamble on atop the culture even in their curdling dotage."

The Vainglorious Eternals Go Golfing

What a 2008 photo tells us about American political life in 2019

newrepublic.com

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Ugh.

 

[JohnE]

Seems like the suggestion of bootstraps would be appropriate here, don't you think?

Bob Murray, Who Fought Against Black Lung Regulations As A Coal Operator, Has Filed For Black Lung Benefits

Robert E. Murray, the former CEO and president of the now-bankrupt Murray Energy, has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Labor for black lung benefits. For years, Murray and his company fought against federal mine safety regulations aimed at reducing the debilitating disease.

www.wvpublic.org

 

[rideit]

 

[Pesqueeb]

I have Linnman's book, "the exploding whale". A fun read for any northwest resident.

 

[jimmydean]

I am sure folks outside have not heard about this, but it's kind of funny.

Portland City Commissioner who wants to defund police calls 911 on Lyft driver.

Portland Commissioner Hardesty calls 911 over tense ride with Lyft driver

The driver canceled the ride, but Hardesty refused to leave his car and called 911.

www.kgw.com

 

[jimmydean]

Note to self, change your shirt for court appearance.

Alleged porch pirate arrested after wearing exact same shirt to court from surveillance footage

An accused porch pirate has been arrested after wearing the exact same shirt the very next day to a courtroom that he had worn to steal packages from peoples’ porches.

abcnews.go.com

 

[jimmydean]

Soylent Green isn't technically people, either. It's people based.

Makers of grow-your-own human steaks say meal kit is not ‘technically’ cannibalism

The saying “You are what you eat” may soon become a lot more literal. A “DIY meal kit” for growing steaks made from human cells was recently nominated for “design of the year” by the London-based D…

nypost.com

 

[Jm_]

Soylent Green isn't technically people, either. It's people based.

Makers of grow-your-own human steaks say meal kit is not ‘technically’ cannibalism

The saying “You are what you eat” may soon become a lot more literal. A “DIY meal kit” for growing steaks made from human cells was recently nominated for “design of the year” by the London-based D…

nypost.com

Fucking 2020

 

[rideit]

I found this hilarious...

People Were Leaving 1-Star Reviews Of Scented Candles, Seemingly Unaware They Just Have Covid

People Were Leaving 1-Star Reviews Of Scented Candles, Seemingly Unaware They Just Have Covid

www.iflscience.com

 

[mykel]

I found this hilarious...

People Were Leaving 1-Star Reviews Of Scented Candles, Seemingly Unaware They Just Have Covid

People Were Leaving 1-Star Reviews Of Scented Candles, Seemingly Unaware They Just Have Covid

www.iflscience.com

Saw that and chuckled.

Best comment

"You've got the rona, Karen"

 

[johnbryanpeters]

A Tourist Fell Into This Ultra-Black Artwork That Looks Like a Cartoon Hole

Not everybody 'gets' art, but one man's failure to comprehend the artwork in front of him was so extreme he literally fell through a black void into limbo.

www.sciencealert.com

 

[rideit]

Interesting piece on Tony Hsieh and his descent.
mo’ money, mo’ problems, I guess?

Tony Hsieh’s American Tragedy: The Self-Destructive Last Months Of The Zappos Visionary

When the business icon died in a fire last week, questions abounded. The answers seem rooted in a Covid-period spiral, where he turned to drugs and shunned old friends.

www.forbes.com

 

[Fool]

This could probably fit in several threads, but a guy who probably jerks off into a thin blue line flag ran over a cop trying to flee being arrested after breaking the law several times

Staten Island Bar Manager Who Flouted COVID Rules Hits Sheriff’s Deputy With Car

Daniel Presti reportedly attempted to flee arrest after once again opening Mac’s Public House and ignoring COVID restrictions.

www.grubstreet.com

 

[kidwoo]

Hes still alive because hes white

 

[Fool]

Guy he ran over probably apologized

 

[Changleen]

Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it

A "galactic federation" has been waiting for humans to "reach a stage where we will understand... what space and spaceships are," Haim Eshed said.

www.nbcnews.com

Also he's trying to sell his new book.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it

A "galactic federation" has been waiting for humans to "reach a stage where we will understand... what space and spaceships are," Haim Eshed said.

www.nbcnews.com

Also he's trying to sell his new book.

Oh, I'm sure he will...

 

[eric strt6]

Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it

A "galactic federation" has been waiting for humans to "reach a stage where we will understand... what space and spaceships are," Haim Eshed said.

www.nbcnews.com

Also he's trying to sell his new book.

Rudy's Drinking Buddy no doubt

Plus no way no how Trump could keep his mouth shut about something like that

 

[Changleen]

Never underestimate the power of the alien’s ‘shut your stupid face’ ray.

 

[6thElement]

Never underestimate the power of the alien’s ‘shut your stupid face’ ray.

/wonders if your face turns orange from prolonged exposure

 

[rideit]

This is an interesting quick read.

Confessions Of A U.S. Navy Submarine Officer

We have all seen Hunt For The Red October, Crimson Tide and other submarine films, but what is life really like aboard the world’s most advanced and silent submarines? One of our go-to submariners, who told us the story of an epic maritime beer run, takes us into this shadowy world, one with a...

foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com

 

[Westy]

This is an interesting quick read.

Confessions Of A U.S. Navy Submarine Officer

We have all seen Hunt For The Red October, Crimson Tide and other submarine films, but what is life really like aboard the world’s most advanced and silent submarines? One of our go-to submariners, who told us the story of an epic maritime beer run, takes us into this shadowy world, one with a...

foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com

I have and still work with a bunch of sub guys. Generally all good dudes, and all pretty fucked in the head in one way or another.

 

[jimmydean]

Downtown is a hot mess

Well past time to clean up downtown Portland

Our Opinion: The starting point is for the Portland City Council to acknowledge just how important downtown is for this city's livability. Neither a person nor a city can survive without a heart.

pamplinmedia.com

 

[rideit]

 

[eric strt6]

 

[johnbryanpeters]

How the Kingston coal ash spill unearthed a nuclear nightmare

Workers wondered: What happened the night the dredging stopped?

grist.org

 

[Pesqueeb]

How the Kingston coal ash spill unearthed a nuclear nightmare

Workers wondered: What happened the night the dredging stopped?

grist.org

BeAuTifUL cLeaN cOaL!