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One thing we have seen with the COVID crisis is that some Americans will comply with government orders and others will not.   Are there any instances, and I’m thinking of someone not evacuating for a major hurricane, where the government should have the right to enforce compliance for  reasons...

It sounds like it is confirmed by a private security detail firm, but not the U.S. government.   https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/americas/venezuela-maduro-americans-failed-invasion-intl/index.html "The CEO of Silvercorp, Jordan Goudreau, told the Washington Post that two Americans acting within...

The pilot is on Hulu and I thought it was pretty solid.  If you like shows like Lost, X-Files or Fringe, you may want to check it out.   Premiers on network April 2.

I just posted this in another thread, but my Grandpa was full of quotes like "When Aunt Flo is in town, go in through the backdoor" Another favorite was, "Remember - if it's over 3 pounds, let it down with a rope" - referring to the restroom Did your grandparents have any profound sayings?

The holiday season is upon us and I've found that the act of giving and charity really brings me happiness (I see you - get your mind out of the gutter for a second).  I'm not on the top of the FBG food chain and I don't have a lot of Bitcoin (I was able to mine .000061 of a bitcoin in 2012)...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joan-lee-dead-wife-marvel-comics-legend-stan-lee-was-93-1018951 69 years of marriage.  I just went to a signing with Stan 2 weeks ago and he looked pretty frail himself.  Sad news.... 

Ever since I was a kid in the 80's, for some reason, I always felt like I would be listening to a particular song when I died.  It's not that I wanted to die to this song.  It would just coincidentally be playing when I died.  It is a song, I thought, about a night on the town.  But as I read...

One of the more entertaining personalities in the game and a huge locker room guy for the Colts.  Leaves a big hole on special teams... http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/02/02/pat-mcafee-walks-away-colts-29/97374974/

If I wanted to greet someone formally, I was always taught to call them Mr. or Mrs. (Last Name). But I seem to be running into more people recently that use Mr. or Mrs. (First Name) Is this a regional thing, or am I just old?  Is there a rule to this?

I general, we've all rooted for jobs to be brought back from Mexico, India, etc.  it's the way Americans think.  America first, made in America, etc. But let's think about the advancement of the human race, and civilization as a whole.  In the words of John Lennon, "Imagine there's no countries"...

Being reported that it was a heart attack on a plane... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-carrie-fisher-cardiac-20161223-story.html

I've probably got 50 of them, but a couple I seem to watch more often are: Crazy Russian Hacker ("Safety is number one priority") https://www.youtube.com/user/CrazyRussianHacker Malcolm Reed - How to BBQ right  https://www.youtube.com/user/howtobbqright Viperkeeper - just for the insanity...

Love her, and she'll be a great addition to the star power they already have. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/23/brie-larson-captain-marvel

I know it is unlikely to gain much traction, but Bill Kristol REALLY doesn't like Trump and wants a Conservative Independent to run.  In my opinion, this just splits the Republican vote and ensures a Hillary victory...

First episode online for free on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBRe2ITyMxw

In fairness to other threads, let's keep draft spoilers in here.

While this isn't Nixon going to China, it is a pretty big step in normalizing relations.  Some of his itinerary includes meeting with both government and anti-government  representatives and taking in a ball game - Rays vs. Cuban National team. The Cubans are pretty hyped for this.  A comedian...

I admit that I haven't followed this closely, but was on the USGS website and noticed a bunch of tiny earthquakes today in......Oklahoma?? A quick Google search led me to this new article from Time magazine.  This is really incredible, and I hope it gets more attention.  The increase in...

I've noticed that the ESPN website has been reporting on gaming tournaments (e-sports).  I'm sure there is a level of skill, and maybe even endurance at that level.  It doesn't seem like it should be a sport, and this is maybe an unfair comparison, but like NASCAR, you are sitting down, using...

Following the lines of the 80's one hit wonder thread... I want an alien for Christmas - Fountains of Wayne https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VKTQmZHwDY4 Holy S##t, it's Christmas - Red Peters. (NSFW) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7_U1yTp7cX0