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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Yet another school shooting
Replies: 57
Views: 2052

Re: Yet another school shooting

That the alleged shooter in this case is a Female identifying Trans, attacked a 'Christian' school they attended years ago, believed that at least 2 of the guns were obtained legal makes this case confusing for those who are against more gun regulations and those who hate Trans identification.

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Would Trump Have Won in 2016 if the Stormy Daniels Story Came Out BEFORE The Election?
Replies: 22
Views: 1397

Re: Would Trump Have Won in 2016 if the Stormy Daniels Story Came Out BEFORE The Election?

The Grand Jury on the Ms. Daniels hush money probe reconvened today (Mon. March 27th) and heard testimony for a 2nd time from Mr. David Pecker, former editor and publisher of gossip paper 'National Enquirer'. Pecker (got to love his last name :smile: ). gave cover to Trump, paying money to other wom...

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Israeli protests
Replies: 38
Views: 3221

Re: Israeli protests

What Netanyahu is trying to do is make it near impossible for the Judiciary to prosecute him for his corrupt acts in office. Many citizens of Israel were born or had ancestors who were victims of authoritarian leaders.They know that horrible history and for sure they won't tolerate it from their lea...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Florida: Head Teacher resigns over David statue row
Replies: 70
Views: 3357

Re: Florida: Head Teacher resigns over David statue row

I have seen many great works of art including 'David' in person that have anatomically correct nudity. I have seen in European art museums grade school kids in them and looking at art with nudity and they are far more reasoned, mature, view them in context as art, not 'dirty'. Although there have be...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud
Replies: 86
Views: 7405

Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

The Manhattan DA's Grand Jury hearings on the handling of the hush money to Ms. Daniels were not held after Monday this past week and it is most likely they will return next week. There is plenty of speculation as to why the delay. Maybe some sick jurors. A security breach or threats that is putting...

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by ltbewr
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Flight Attendant Who Shared Her Transition Journey in United Video Dead After Posting Emotional Final Message
Replies: 22
Views: 6247

Re: Flight Attendant Who Shared Her Transition Journey in United Video Dead After Posting Emotional Final Message

A lot of the fear, misunderstanding, ignorance of Trans persons has led to a new generation of hate and even violence toward them. We have many politicians who twist that fear into easy ways to get votes rather than find reasonable compromise as to Trans persons and to cover up their other evil beli...

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by ltbewr
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: WN pilot gets ill from LAS-CMH. Nonrev pilot steps up to assist
Replies: 34
Views: 8517

Re: WN pilot gets ill from LAS-CMH. Nonrev pilot steps up to assist

Having an experienced pilot, even if not of the aircraft type they usually fly, helps with the CRM necessary when a pilot becomes incapacitated. The PF can concentrate on flying with less potential overload on them,help make arrangements for diversion or return including for EMT's to meet the plane,...

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by ltbewr
Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 20 years ago; the Invasion of Iraq
Replies: 91
Views: 3984

Re: 20 years ago; the Invasion of Iraq

One of the worst legacies of the Invasion of Iraq was the destruction of the day to day working government. Many Iraqis citizens ransacked, looted government offices. bureaucrats were killed or chased out due to connections to Saddam Hussein who many Iraqis hated but couldn't opposes and wanting mon...

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by ltbewr
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Would Trump Have Won in 2016 if the Stormy Daniels Story Came Out BEFORE The Election?
Replies: 22
Views: 1397

Re: Would Trump Have Won in 2016 if the Stormy Daniels Story Came Out BEFORE The Election?

I doubt it would have changed anything. If the Access Hollywood tape didn't turn off his followers, then revelations that he'd been dallying with a porn star wouldn't bother them either I doubt it either. So many were voting for him in just enough states to win office by the twisted EC vote.for his...

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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:26 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud
Replies: 86
Views: 7405

Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

Nothing on Monday, looks like any possible indictment will happen Wednesday, the next scheduled date for the Grand Jury to meet. As of today, the NYPD and court law enforcement have been preparing for protesters and the media mob that will be happening for sure. Many Republicans, as to Trump, look l...

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by ltbewr
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud
Replies: 86
Views: 7405

Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

It is doubtful his possible arrest will occur on Tuesday, March 21st. There are reports of at least one more witness for the Grand Jury to hear from and they meet on Monday. The bill of Indictment could be voted on that day by the Grand Jurors. That is unlikely as only meet for 3 hours per session, ...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud
Replies: 86
Views: 7405

Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

I thought he might fight extradition from Florida for the NY State/Manhattan DA case as to the illegal payout to Stormy Daniels. He has already gone online to bash the apparent charges with his usual word salads and bashes of everyone but himself. Guess he is going to use it for a 'I am a victim' ra...

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by ltbewr
Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?
Replies: 88
Views: 4584

Re: Is the GOP's war on "woke" a party winner, but an overall loser?

The use of the word woke has evolved from its use by Black newspapers and social justice/civil rights organizations since the 1930's-40's to a catchall pejorative term by White Republican politicians that works well with many White voters. The anti-woke agendas of DeSantis and other Conservative pol...

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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Most annoying car features
Replies: 121
Views: 5322

Re: Most annoying car features

I live in the USA, have a Mazda CX-30 Preferred AWD 'sub-compact' CUV with a lot of those 'annoying' features that I actually like, especially as 68 years old. I like the adoptive cruise control, brake warnings, lane warnings, reverse cross-traffic warnings. It has a traditional shifter for the trad...

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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: SC GOP propose death penalty for women who have abortions
Replies: 12
Views: 1221

Re: SC GOP propose death penalty for women who have abortions

My niece here in New Jersey had a baby at 24 weeks of development. Fortunately she had the baby delivered in an emergency procedure, both her and her son are very much alive. Now if she had a situation where the baby died or was dying with no chance of survival, herself in danger of dying so an abor...

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Why We Never Found The Malaysian Flight MH370 ?
Replies: 53
Views: 3309

Re: Why We Never Found The Malaysian Flight MH370 ?

I am surprised that China hasn't put more pressure on the government of Malaysia or hasn't commissioned a search in the area of possible large debris, especially with most of the passengers PRC citizens. Likely the PRC doesn't have the high tech equipment, won't pay or trust foreign governments with...

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Replies: 102
Views: 6316

Re: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Silvergate Capitol was also another bank in trouble, but shut down voluntary and winding down without Federal intervention. Some other 'mid-sized' and regional USA banks are at risk as well. First Republic Bank and Western Alliance Bank may be the next ones to get into trouble as they are seeing 'ru...

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Replies: 102
Views: 6316

Re: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

We may be seeing the beginning of a wave of bank and other financial institutions failures taking place. Increased base interest rates by the US government, the crash of cryptocurrencies, the 'upside-down' state of a lot of residential mortgages, commercial real estate, car loan and other debts, inv...

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by ltbewr
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Mayor Faces Increasing Death Threats
Replies: 27
Views: 1642

Re: Minneapolis Mayor Faces Increasing Death Threats

I think there has been a major increase in the last 4-5 years of persons acting on their anger and frustration at government and its elected, appointed and judicial officials. From school boards to the US Capitol on 1/6/21, on many issues, from a range of the social and political spectrum, the use o...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Plot twists in Matamoros
Replies: 3
Views: 508

Re: Plot twists in Matamoros

First of all, Americans can be targets of crimes, maybe see something they shouldn't have, failed to recognize the risks of travel in Mexico, especially in Mexico's border states with the USA. This situation is appearing to be a drug deal gone wrong or in the wrong place at the wrong time. Personall...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Why can't 17 year olds get married in the US?
Replies: 26
Views: 2087

Re: Why can't 17 year olds get married in the US?

There has evolved a consensus that teen marriages are not good for women in particular, but also to allow for a woman to choose not to forced to marry the father The minimum age of marriage in the USA is set by the individual states and territories. Six USA states (including New Jersey, New York) do...

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by ltbewr
Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: USAF VC-25B News and Discussion Thread
Replies: 378
Views: 13418

Re: USAF VC-25B News and Discussion Thread

The "Trump" livery was a lot like that of his personal planes and that of his one-time airline. Thankfully an update of the the classic livery with origins going back to the 707's of the early 1960's will be used.as a classic, simple, elegant and unique one. For Boeing, it relieves them of...

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by ltbewr
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump and his Delusional Messianic self-identity
Replies: 68
Views: 3553

Re: Trump and his Delusional Messianic self-identity

Trump's behaviors have become worse. He is getting fewer to turn out for his speeches and appearances. Trump is getting old, not aging well, is still seen as the evil leader to cause the 1/6/21 mob terror attack on the US Capitol. The disclosures in the Dominion v. Fox News case, the secret document...

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by ltbewr
Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Kojak
Replies: 33
Views: 2009

Re: Kojak

Telly Savalas also used his Greek ethnicity in his character. That fit in well in the NYC setting as the city had and still has a significant population of persons of Greek heritage, mostly known for operating diners. I watched it when it was originally shown in the 1970's. The show was very popular...

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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NYC crime dips. Seattle, Chicago, Portland, SF take note
Replies: 68
Views: 3297

Re: NYC crime dips. Seattle, Chicago, Portland, SF take note

What is needed is a new balance in dealing with crime and quality of life all over the USA. Many of the criminal justice reforms that states and cities have done are in response by Democratic party politicians to huge protests about the excessive use of deadly force and harsh prosecution disproporti...

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by ltbewr
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:39 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: CPAC: transgenderism must be eradicated
Replies: 18
Views: 1978

Re: CPAC: transgenderism must be eradicated

Sadly, the tactics of many Republicans, like taking strong anti-LGTBQ, anti-abortion, anti-poor, anti-immigrant and racist views is to get votes from their base and to put the Democrats on an awful, very difficult defensive position they can't be more nuanced about. Trans persons are asserting their...

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by ltbewr
Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Battery Pack Fire on Spirit on 1 March 23 - Diversion to Jacksonville
Replies: 21
Views: 3887

Re: Battery Pack Fire on Spirit on 1 March 23 - Diversion to Jacksonville

As this was on Spirit Airlines, did they charge a fee for the O2 mask use, a fee to put out the fire ? Seriously, this was a significant incident and could have been much worse. As much as we bash Spirit, the pilots took the professionally correct action. Of course they didn't have a flight from JAX...

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by ltbewr
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals
Replies: 60
Views: 3030

Re: Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals

The Mayor of Chicago has ordered a crackdown on the homeless who have sought shelter at the city's ORD airport terminals and related facilities. Today's election results make Mayor Lightfoot a lame duck which most likely means the crackdown is over, at least for now. It remains to be seen who the n...

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by ltbewr
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:02 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: El Salvador mega-prison now open for business.
Replies: 53
Views: 3008

Re: El Salvador mega-prison now open for business.

El Salvador had to create a new prison as part of a massive crackdown on criminal gangs in the country who have killed many 1000's and had taken economic control of the country. They had run out of room in existing prisons. Civil rights have been suspended to arrest many. Now the country will have 2...

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by ltbewr
Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:48 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Dilbert comic strip dropped by US media over creator's racist tirade
Replies: 124
Views: 7018

Re: Dilbert comic strip dropped by US media over creator's racist tirade

Discussions of racial issues has become very delicate in the USA. Many Black persons are becoming more assertive of the their rights and to speak out against any hint of racism. Adams made a comments on a controversial survey result that came off as offensive. Social media, the internet can spread s...

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by ltbewr
Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 30 Years Since 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Re: 30 Years Since 1993 World Trade Center Bombing

I worked in the Law Department of the PANYNJ from 2008 to 2021. Some of the people I worked with were working then when it was attacked. They had to walk (and in one case due to a physical handicap crawl or be assisted down 70 stories). Some also were in the building 40 years ago and on 9/11/01. Six...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Technical/Operations
Topic: What happens to old aviation equipment?
Replies: 9
Views: 1683

Re: What happens to old aviation equipment?

For owners of GSE, if a service company, a financing company (leasing) or government airport agencies, if a piece of equipment has reached the end of useful life, depreciation is fully written off, is not reliable enough for continued use, not appropriate for need, damaged so not financially viable ...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AMS putting a limit on international passenger traffic through the airport
Replies: 205
Views: 43927

Re: AMS putting a limit on international passenger traffic through the airport

I wonder too with airport jobs if as we seen in the USA, that many can't pass or don't want to go through the security or drug testing requirements for them. Why go through the hassle of those requirements, possibly fail them when one can make the same amount of money in a job that doesn't have them...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: For some student loan borrowers, repayment is a burden.
Replies: 167
Views: 6743

Re: For some student loan borrowers, repayment is a burden.

There are a number of factors that have led to the long developing crises as to the paying back college/university student loans. Yes, there are some who are scamming the system, just not paying as jerks or believe the loans are illegal, but a majority are paying in timely ways. Of course college co...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Unite the Right / Jan 6 - Legal Impacts - A thread
Replies: 216
Views: 20905

Re: Unite the Right / Jan 6 - Legal Impacts - A thread

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been Subpoenaed by the Special Counsel, Jack Smith, investigating the attempts to overthrow the 2020 Presidential Election including the mob terror attack on the Capitol on 1/6/21. They did give testimony via depositions to the 1/6 House Committee in 2022. https:/...

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by ltbewr
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Top 3 Favorite and Top 3 Least Favorite Presidents in the U.S.
Replies: 31
Views: 2193

Re: Top 3 Favorite and Top 3 Least Favorite Presidents in the U.S.

My Favorites:Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and George Washington. Lincoln for actions that ended enslavement, dealing with the Civil War to keep this country together. FDR for saving the country during the Great Depression (especially in its early stages) and George Washington for setting the base sta...

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by ltbewr
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals
Replies: 60
Views: 3030

Re: Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals

Homeless persons are nothing new in the history of the USA (like during the Great Depression of the 1930's), but over the last 40 or so years, it has become much worse for a variety of reasons a number here have brought up. About the only time it gets attention is when some homeless person hurts peo...

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by ltbewr
Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: President Carter enters hospice care
Replies: 21
Views: 2034

Re: President Carter enters hospice care

That Carter has chosen to go into home hospice care shows his strong religious and personal beliefs as well as a desire to pass away with family and friends in his home. Many criticize him as President but many praise him for his great acts for humanity especially after holding office including supp...

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by ltbewr
Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals
Replies: 60
Views: 3030

Crackdown on homeless at Chicago's ORD airport terminals

The Mayor of Chicago has ordered a crackdown on the homeless who have sought shelter at the city's ORD airport terminals and related facilities. I put this here due to the political factors around this action rather than in other topic areas, including that the controversial mayor of Chicago is up f...

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by ltbewr
Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JFK T1 Closed
Replies: 101
Views: 20458

Re: JFK T1 Closed

Per the PANYNJ website for JFK, the terminal is still closed as of Saturday at 2:00 AM. Per some other news reports on Friday, some electrical service has been restored but not enough to operate the terminal. I wouldn't be surprised if it is closed most of Saturday.and into Sunday.as all equipment n...

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by ltbewr
Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:36 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Dominion v Fox Lawsuit
Replies: 110
Views: 8329

Re: Dominion v Fox Lawsuit

The discovery disclosures by Fox News executives and of Rupert Murdoch shows how sick the management was to allow on-air personalities were spread horrible lies about the results of the 2020 Presidential election to boost ratings and ad revenues. Part of the false attacks by their on-air news commen...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Georgia Election Special Grand Jury Finished
Replies: 10
Views: 1510

Re: Georgia Election Special Grand Jury Finished

This Grand Jury was an investigative one to go over evidence and have witness testify to assist the Fulton Co. Prosecutor. Usually they are used when organized crime groups, corruption of law enforcement and government officials. A separate Grand Jury will have to be impaneled for the prosecutor to ...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Ford cutting nearly 4,000 R&D jobs in Europe
Replies: 25
Views: 2419

Re: Ford cuts 1400 jobs in the UK

Ford is in sharp decline in Europe and in particular the UK. They often had top 10 sellers in the UK but have dropped off the top 10 in the last few years. The Fiesta model is gone in Europe.Germany is too expensive for labor costs to continued operations there, likely keeping plants in Spain and jo...

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by ltbewr
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Super Bowl and Oscars - Why in February/March
Replies: 28
Views: 2266

Re: Super Bowl and Oscars - Why in February/March

The Oscars are set on the usual 12 month calendar year. It takes a while to allow for voters to see some films and process their votes. As to the Super Bowl, American football is usually held in the fall, it used to be the original, pre-Super Bowl league championships were held, as had shorter seaso...

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by ltbewr
Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead
Replies: 52
Views: 4063

Re: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead

The damage including 10's of 1000's of deaths in Syria is horrible but the terrible political situation there has made it near impossible to give anywhere near sufficient help with rescue and recovery. That is compounded by the millions of refugees from other parts of Syria that have sought safety i...

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by ltbewr
Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Car oil change intervals
Replies: 48
Views: 2306

Re: Car oil change intervals

I am old enough (68) to remember when 3000 miles was the recommended max for oil changes and filters in cars and light trucks. I even followed that with cars I owned until the 1990's. Look in the owners manual and usually there is what they call 'severe service', shorter oil change intervals if a ca...

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by ltbewr
Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Mass shooting Michigan State University
Replies: 92
Views: 5098

Re: Mass shooting Michigan State University

Sadly, just another day in the USA. We are #1 in these mass/multiple killings, we have the highest rate per capita of death by gun of developed countries, Our culture, our media supports, indeed encourages gun violence to settle grievances. Our laws, especially the US Constitution's 2nd Amendment pr...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Disney CEO out after 3 year extension given
Replies: 42
Views: 3486

Re: Disney CEO out after 3 year extension given

One problem Disney and other movie companies are facing is that people are not returning to theaters but for a very few major films like "Top Gun:Maverick". That has also been bad for movies for kids audiences that Disney has been a leader with. There are a number of factors hurting all mo...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead
Replies: 52
Views: 4063

Re: Major Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Feb. 6-7.8 level-1000's dead

Reports are now saying an estimated over 20,000 dead in the affected region. Some relief is getting into Syria. Access and being able to help Syrian victims is badly hampered due to sanctions by the USA on their government and access via Turkey is very limited to keep out refugees from Syria. https:...

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by ltbewr
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Disney CEO out after 3 year extension given
Replies: 42
Views: 3486

Re: Disney CEO out after 3 year extension given

Disney CEO announced large employee cuts (7,000), reductions in marketing/advertising expenses, changes in certain divisions, especially the streaming business to reduce costs and bring bigger returns to shareholders. This also means a reinstatement of dividends to shareholders, suspended during the...

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