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Old 01-07-2023, 10:37 AM
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How long does it take to put out a fire? A day? Up to a week?

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Old 01-07-2023, 05:14 PM
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How long does it take to put out a fire? A day? Up to a week?
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/i...8-7ba255c3c99d
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Old 01-08-2023, 07:40 PM
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Jair Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's presidential palace and supreme court | Brazil | The Guardian
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Old 01-08-2023, 11:23 PM
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When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches a cold

But America and the world.
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Old 01-19-2023, 06:07 AM
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Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister of New Zealand | Jacinda Ardern | The Guardian

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Old 01-19-2023, 02:44 PM
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Lucy Letby: baby made dramatic recovery after removal from hospital, court told | UK news | The Guardian

The trial of this alleged baby killer is finally back in session. Right now they are on baby H who is the first one she attempted --allegedly-- to kill. That leaves 9 more. The first 7, whom she allegedly killed were first.

This is going to take until summer I bet you, but I can't wait to hear what the defense has to say.
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Old 01-20-2023, 02:17 AM
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I admit that a couple of months ago I started thinking she could probably use a break and that round about now would be the time to make that decision, givien the upcoming election. It's been a pretty tough five years to be leading our little country.

Worth mentioning the extreme misogyny she's received from some of my fellow citizens. And across the world, to some extent. Almost as if there's a global movement to tear down both women and any politics that values empathy.

Next question is whether the Labour party caucus will elect the energetic, capable and charismatic Māori lesbian to be next PM. Spoiler: they probably won't.
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Old 01-20-2023, 07:36 AM
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Totally tangential, but since you mentioned Māori, today I learned my favorite Māori word: Wīwī :france: :giggle:
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Totally tangential, but since you mentioned Māori, today I learned my favorite Māori word: Wīwī :france: :giggle:
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Totally tangential, but since you mentioned Māori, today I learned my favorite Māori word: Wīwī :france: :giggle:
I now have a mental image of Gerard Depardieu and Taika Waititi doing a skit in period costume.
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Old 01-20-2023, 10:21 AM
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I admit that a couple of months ago I started thinking she could probably use a break and that round about now would be the time to make that decision, givien the upcoming election. It's been a pretty tough five years to be leading our little country.

Worth mentioning the extreme misogyny she's received from some of my fellow citizens. And across the world, to some extent. Almost as if there's a global movement to tear down both women and any politics that values empathy.

Next question is whether the Labour party caucus will elect the energetic, capable and charismatic Māori lesbian to be next PM. Spoiler: they probably won't.
Caucus quietly decided to unite behind one candidate. He probably hits the energy and capability buttons but not particularly inspirational.

Tough task ahead to pitch the party as both steady for navigating tough economic times but with meaningful new policy for improvement.
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin marries longtime love on 93rd birthday

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WTF ???
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WTF ???
The news or the video? The video is more than 20 years old, and I love it dearly.
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Oh. I see. I got interrupted, and didn't watch it through.

NOW it makes sense.
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Pepper spray for the school run? The weaponised SUV set to terrify America's streets | Design | The Guardian
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Man dies after being crushed while working on open-air urinal in London | London | The Guardian
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That's sad, but those urinals are an interesting idea. From an adjacent article:

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There is a serious "WTF?" factor to that event.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...-say-rcna68434

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Omaha police officers injured, man shot to death: What we know

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Are you ugly
Or are you not?

You told me once,
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Unattractive people are more likely to continue wearing Covid face masks, study suggestsÂ* | Daily Mail Online
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