Isn’t that interesting? A gas/electric car that actually serves a purpose very well! The purists will hate it.
Gackrabbit
Happy Caturday morning everyone! It’s strong black coffee this morning, been up all night. A little over an hour before I can catch some zzzzzs. The CR was kickin’ last night.
Texdeb
Similar night, Gackrabbit. 🙄😳
ChesterMcCloud
Pick a favorite ‘dream’ song.
“Impagliazzo addressed the new arrivals, assuring them that Italy, as a “home of peace,” would be “happy” to welcome them. He urged the refugees to take two immediate steps: learn the Italian language to integrate quickly into society, and respect Italian citizens and the country’s laws.” https://libyareview.com/61699/122-refugees-arrive-in-italy-from-libya/
jori
Kane Hi Merry Christmastime! Are you going to let us post in the CR. No reply box.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for all you do Kane!
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It’s open now.
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
kittypigeon
Video shows autonomous aircraft larger than football field soaring over California desert, speeds of Mach 5.
I don’t understand the headline?
Are you no longer reading the articles?
Is AI reading the articles now?
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I was confused by the text in this tweet, it’s a different aircraft doing Mach 5, I missed that part.
We had one of these in our home when I was growing up. Maybe he could use it too…and for the same reason.
Disgusted
🤣
Meddling Kid
Hard to believe that those 1776-1976 bicentennial quarters we used to collect are almost 50 years old.
I’m suddenly feeling a lot older than I did yesterday.
Dee
California Family Still Waiting For Permit To Build Gingerbread House
Mike
Sad, but true!
Thought Criminal
Maris
For me, it’s day 3 of no internet/phone/TV thanks to lots of downed wires. Quick stop at the library to ask anyone to play a tune for me in the CR if I don’t show up. Thanks.
Dee
What happened? Winds?
Mama Pajama
how’s your mouth healing?
Thought Criminal
I’ll play you one now since it’s almost my bed time…
Rush Jacob’s Ladder
Thunderbird
One from me for TC since he is off to sleep and I will Play One For Maris in the CR tonight as requested.
Good Evening,
Consider what Twitter would be like today if Mr
Elon had not purchased the platform ?
Somehow, I don’t think we have seen the last of the ‘ Twitter Files ‘.
MAGA Midterms.
AuH2OWasRight
“But shortly after the 1995 wolf reintroduction, the elk population fell and some aspen sprouts slipped past the hungry herbivores. While a flood of news articles, Facebook posts and YouTube videos have attributed the change to wolves, scientific evidence for this conclusion is limited. And some scientists believe that aspen regrowth in the park has been exaggerated. ” https://montanafreepress.org/2025/12/10/have-wolves-saved-aspen-trees-in-yellowstone-national-park/
Thats us lately! Its been very snowy and very cold. Rough roads,dodging snow,plows as we travel, plenty of coffee needed, for sure!
NoTwoSystemsOnlyOneChiCom
“CHINESE telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp. may pay more than $1 billion to the US government to resolve years-old allegations of foreign bribery, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Ursula and defining what is, is.
““It is not on us, when it comes to elections, to decide who the leader of the country will be, but on the people of this country,” said the president when interviewed during the POLITICO 28 gala event. “That’s the sovereignty of the voters, and this must be protected. Nobody else is supposed to interfere, without any question.” https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/12/12/von-der-leyen-europeans-must-look-at-ourselves-and-be-proud/
ChesterMcCloud
Jurisdiction / Sovereignty.
“In a filing dated Dec. 11, 2025, prosecution deputy Mandiaye Niang argued that the defense’s request for leave to reply is “unwarranted” and should be dismissed.
London CEO: “I am friends with a billionaire property developer who left Britain for good this year. He went to live in a European tax haven because he objects to this country’s 40 percent inheritance tax——one of the most punitive rates in the world. … he was … one of the top 10 taxpayers in Britain”
“I have lived and worked here for over 40 years, and I cannot recall a period when entrepreneurs and investors have been so demoralized.”
“We probably need a crisis to force the politicians and the citizenry to realize that we need to make dramatic changes …”
Happy Caturday! Everyone
1 of 1 ! 1964 Pontiac Banshee Overhead Cam Six OHC 6 4 Speed on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
good day patriots!
Somehow I am mesmerized by that beautiful kitty. Don’t mind any kitty insult. 🐈⬛ They are all familiar!!! 🤣😁
From The Stack-
‘…Arguments over Epstein never end on CNN…’
Good morning from Missouri!
Love Calvin and Hobbes!
Flashback…
Batman & Robin were known as ‘ The Caped Crusaders .Hint : Keyword: CRUSADERS !
I believe Billy Graham could also be called a crusader
Good morning Patriots
Interesting tidbit here
https://www.ericpetersautos.com/2025/12/13/is-gm-bringing-back-the-two-stroke/
Isn’t that interesting? A gas/electric car that actually serves a purpose very well! The purists will hate it.
Happy Caturday morning everyone! It’s strong black coffee this morning, been up all night. A little over an hour before I can catch some zzzzzs. The CR was kickin’ last night.
Similar night, Gackrabbit. 🙄😳
Pick a favorite ‘dream’ song.
“Impagliazzo addressed the new arrivals, assuring them that Italy, as a “home of peace,” would be “happy” to welcome them. He urged the refugees to take two immediate steps: learn the Italian language to integrate quickly into society, and respect Italian citizens and the country’s laws.”
https://libyareview.com/61699/122-refugees-arrive-in-italy-from-libya/
Kane Hi Merry Christmastime! Are you going to let us post in the CR. No reply box.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for all you do Kane!
—
It’s open now.
Video shows autonomous aircraft larger than football field soaring over California desert, speeds of Mach 5.
I don’t understand the headline?
Are you no longer reading the articles?
Is AI reading the articles now?
—
I was confused by the text in this tweet, it’s a different aircraft doing Mach 5, I missed that part.
https://x.com/Stratolaunch/status/1920127767703953677
Got it. Sorry, Boss.
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No problema amigo.
Kitty!
Great to see the Kittypigeon!
From The Stack-
Trump to Re-Gold the 1980 Men’s Hockey Team.
That was a serious hockey match…
USA Broad Street Bullies vs. USSR Red Army – The Real Miracle On Ice
The Fat Files
The hate is strong.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1212/1548812-eurovision-winner-to-return-trophy-in-support-of-nemo/
The Gavin Newsom Chair
We had one of these in our home when I was growing up. Maybe he could use it too…and for the same reason.
🤣
Hard to believe that those 1776-1976 bicentennial quarters we used to collect are almost 50 years old.
I’m suddenly feeling a lot older than I did yesterday.
California Family Still Waiting For Permit To Build Gingerbread House
Sad, but true!
For me, it’s day 3 of no internet/phone/TV thanks to lots of downed wires. Quick stop at the library to ask anyone to play a tune for me in the CR if I don’t show up. Thanks.
What happened? Winds?
how’s your mouth healing?
I’ll play you one now since it’s almost my bed time…
Rush Jacob’s Ladder
One from me for TC since he is off to sleep and I will Play One For Maris in the CR tonight as requested.
Rush – Xanadu from 1981
Thanks TB!
“Friday, U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe released the indictment charging the 11 defendants with a scheme that resulted in $2.2 million being stolen from the the Small Business Administration.”
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/arrests-made-in-multi-million-dollar-fraud-scheme-us-attorney-says/
Good Evening,
Consider what Twitter would be like today if Mr
Elon had not purchased the platform ?
Somehow, I don’t think we have seen the last of the ‘ Twitter Files ‘.
MAGA Midterms.
“But shortly after the 1995 wolf reintroduction, the elk population fell and some aspen sprouts slipped past the hungry herbivores. While a flood of news articles, Facebook posts and YouTube videos have attributed the change to wolves, scientific evidence for this conclusion is limited. And some scientists believe that aspen regrowth in the park has been exaggerated. ”
https://montanafreepress.org/2025/12/10/have-wolves-saved-aspen-trees-in-yellowstone-national-park/
“Why China is imposing 13% tax on condoms after years of exemption | Explained”
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/why-china-is-imposing-13-tax-on-condoms-after-years-of-exemption-explained/ar-AA1SdaTL?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
AP article authored by Fu Ting…
Pride in one’s country isn’t dead…..in New Zealand. ‘Art’…….
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360913407/man-charged-theft-controversial-art-piece-hastings-gallery
That’s fascinating
Hahaha
Thats us lately! Its been very snowy and very cold. Rough roads,dodging snow,plows as we travel, plenty of coffee needed, for sure!
“CHINESE telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp. may pay more than $1 billion to the US government to resolve years-old allegations of foreign bribery, according to two people familiar with the matter.
ZTE, which already paid some $2 billion in penalties to US authorities over export violations during President Donald Trump’s first term, has for years faced probes by authorities around the world into alleged bribes to secure telecom contracts.”
https://www.bworldonline.com/technology/2025/12/12/718453/chinas-zte-may-pay-over-1-billion-to-the-us-over-foreign-bribery-allegations-sources-say/
“Hainan Island Gets Ready to Become China’s First Free Trade Port on Dec. 18”
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-hainan-prepares-for-full-customs-closure-in-six-days
Under fire by all sides in Manila. Marcos Jr is willing to try this.
“According to Castro, the chief executive wants to stop the abuse of power and strengthen Filipinos’ rights to choose their leaders, which is why he has ordered the immediate passage of the anti-dynasty bill.”
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2154508/palace-on-anti-dynasty-bill-study-it-dont-make-it-rushed-half-baked?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery
Savannah Georgia, December 11, 2025.
Women critically injured after acid attack on Whitaker St. and West Waldburg St. ( Downtown Savannah ).
Local CBS affiliate WTOC.
Ms. Ashley, the attack victim, stated the acid melted the keys in her pocket.
“Khamenei’s December 11 Speech: A Case Study in Political Denial and Narrative Engineering”
https://irannewsupdate.com/news/infightings/khameneis-december-11-speech-a-case-study-in-political-denial-and-narrative-engineering/
Ursula and defining what is, is.
““It is not on us, when it comes to elections, to decide who the leader of the country will be, but on the people of this country,” said the president when interviewed during the POLITICO 28 gala event. “That’s the sovereignty of the voters, and this must be protected. Nobody else is supposed to interfere, without any question.”
https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/12/12/von-der-leyen-europeans-must-look-at-ourselves-and-be-proud/
Jurisdiction / Sovereignty.
“In a filing dated Dec. 11, 2025, prosecution deputy Mandiaye Niang argued that the defense’s request for leave to reply is “unwarranted” and should be dismissed.
The appeal stems from a Pre-Trial Chamber decision that affirmed the ICC’s jurisdiction to investigate alleged crimes in the Philippines, despite the country’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019.”
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/12/news/prosecution-urges-icc-chamber-to-reject-defense-request-for-additional-filings-in-duterte-case/2242191
The Great British Brain-Drain
Economic and social headwinds are pushing talent out of the UK.
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-great-british-brain-drain/
London CEO: “I am friends with a billionaire property developer who left Britain for good this year. He went to live in a European tax haven because he objects to this country’s 40 percent inheritance tax——one of the most punitive rates in the world. … he was … one of the top 10 taxpayers in Britain”
“I have lived and worked here for over 40 years, and I cannot recall a period when entrepreneurs and investors have been so demoralized.”
“We probably need a crisis to force the politicians and the citizenry to realize that we need to make dramatic changes …”
AFP
Incident 2024
“Germany said Friday it had identified two Russian cyber operations, targeting air traffic control and February’s general election, and that it had summoned the Russian ambassador.”
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/germany-blames-russia-for-cyberattack-on-air-safety-election-interference-764154055
More storytelling
The One-Man Army Who Captured 132 Germans – Alvin York
The Fat Electrician
Good morning all and happy friday!
Happy Friday NJC !
Happy Friday NJC and everyone!