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[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, Tank said:

you know what you need?

Step back.  Keep your f'iing distance.

[St1ck]

Son of former Dodger Steve Sax among five Marines killed in crash in Imperial County
https://news.yahoo.com/one-five-marines-killed-crash-175722989.html

 

[Jason]

1 hour ago, St1ck said:

Son of former Dodger Steve Sax among five Marines killed in crash in Imperial County
https://news.yahoo.com/one-five-marines-killed-crash-175722989.html

 

I saw this and it’s awful 

[Redondo]

BMW to test long-range battery made by Michigan-based startup in its electric SUV

BMW will test a long-range battery made by Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy in the car manufacturer's iX electric SUV, the companies announced Tuesday.

ONE's Gemini battery will use two types of battery cells, including one featuring advanced chemistry that can store more energy and enable vehicle range of at least 600 miles between charges, the company said. 

The prototype automobile is expected to be finished by the end of the fiscal year, ONE said.

The Gemini battery looks to cut down on the use of traditional electric vehicle battery materials like cobalt, nickel, graphite and lithium, ONE founder and CEO Mujeeb Ijaz said.

Ijaz said ONE is testing a range of different electrode chemistries in Gemini while also analyzing possible tradeoffs in cost, energy and sustainability.

ONE may offer a production version of the battery in three varying sizes and prices. This would include a low-end version costing the equivalent, or potentially lower, as nickel- and cobalt-based batteries, Ijaz said.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/bmw-test-michigan-made-long-range-battery-electric-suv

[Redondo]

The Actual Brands Behind Costco’s Kirkland Label

https://newarena.com/posts/the-actual-brands-behind-costcos-kirkland-label-aditude?utm_source=yh_ae&utm_campaign=yh_bh_adtd_costco_kirkland_fox_new613&utm_content=146458&utm_term=FOX_NEWS|c

[Redondo]

 

Meet the American who invented the motor home

 

An unheralded entrepreneur born in Urbana, Ill., outwitted the titans of industry in the effort to domesticate the untamed American roads of the early 20th century. 

His name was Roland R. Conklin — and he was a visionary in the early days of the automobile. He put all the comforts of home on wheels — and in dramatic style.

Conklin introduced in 1915 the first full-scale motor home, dubbed the "Gypsy Van." He then led a crew of eight on a spirited cross-country tour aboard the tricked-out Packard pick-up truck, from Huntington, Long Island, to the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.

The trip took two months, a testament to the poor quality of American roads at the time.

The stunning vehicle featured room for 17 passengers. It had electricity, cold drinking water, incandescent lights, bath, shower, stove, pantry, phonograph, book case, closets and roof deck, among other luxuries.

"This transport was a marvel of technology and chutzpah," Smithsonian Magazine enthused.

 

 

[Tank]

 

[Blarg]

Words the Angels front office live by.

[gotbeer]

Afghan earthquake: At least 1,000 people killed and 1,500 injured

 

[gotbeer]

Verizon and AT&T customers are suing T-Mobile for raising their prices (yes, really) 

 

[gotbeer]

Gnar.  But you would think someone else would have noticed and jumped in.

Anita Alvarez loses consciousness in pool at world championships in Budapest

[katie]

21 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Gnar.  But you would think someone else would have noticed and jumped in.

Anita Alvarez loses consciousness in pool at world championships in Budapest

"It was the second time Fuentes has had to rescue Alvarez after she leapt into the pool during an Olympic qualification event last year and pulled her to safety along with the American’s swim partner Lindi Schroeder."

Hmmmm.

[Tank]

1 hour ago, katie said:

"It was the second time Fuentes has had to rescue Alvarez after she leapt into the pool during an Olympic qualification event last year and pulled her to safety along with the American’s swim partner Lindi Schroeder."

Hmmmm.

yikes. i'm gonna guess her artistic swimming career is in serious jeopardy.

[HanfordGuy]

 

[HanfordGuy]

On 6/22/2022 at 9:07 AM, Tank said:

 

[gotbeer]

Freaking American Airlines snitching on me.

Person flying jet pack spotted near LAX, pilot claims; FAA investigating

 

[Tank]

3 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Freaking American Airlines snitching on me.

Person flying jet pack spotted near LAX, pilot claims; FAA investigating

 

Be careful, my friend.

 

and call wopphil if you need legal help.

[Redondo]

 

The 25 Best Rock Guitarists Of All-Time

 

 

Click bait, but some names to discuss

 

[Redondo]

Retailers weigh cost of paying customers to keep unwanted items

[gotbeer]

SEC fines Ernst & Young $100 million for employees cheating on CPA ethics exams

[cysomeawfulpitcher]

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/kiss-radio-station-same-song-new-format-vancouver-bc-5531026

This shit is still playing!   It's like the underrated Pump Up the Volume and Pirate Radio.  Hard Harry is proud of you guys.

 

[St1ck]

1 hour ago, cysomeawfulpitcher said:

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/kiss-radio-station-same-song-new-format-vancouver-bc-5531026

This shit is still playing!   It's like the underrated Pump Up the Volume and Pirate Radio.  Hard Harry is proud of you guys.

 

That's awesome.

[Redondo]

JUST PLANE WILD: Delta reportedly paid passengers $10K to leave oversold flight

[Redondo]

Worker disappears after accidentally overpaid 330 times his salary

A worker in Chile submitted his resignation and could not be found after his job accidentally paid him about 330 times his salary because of a payroll error, according to reports. 

The worker, a dispatch assistant at cold meats manufacturer Consorcio Industrial de Alimentos, received a paycheck of 165,398,851 Chilean pesos, or $180,418, for the month of May. He was only supposed to be paid about 500,000 Chilean pesos, or $545.

The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment, according to local media outlet Diario Financiero. 

The manager would then report the issue to human resources, who asked the worker to go to his bank and return the extra money. 

He agreed to go to the bank the next day, but kept the money and ignored communications from his employer over the next few days.

The man then offered his resignation through a letter sent to the company by his attorney. The worker has not been heard from since, Diario Financiero reported.

[Redondo]

 

Man catches HUGE snapping turtle