Rick67
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Why are you driving through there to begin with? 50-301 from Annapolis to Kent narrows then straight up to 95 in Delaware. Tourists drive through that crap hole and beltway.
the "Headline That Caught My Attention or the WTF" thread
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Rick67
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WTF is this Maine? These are not the pics I posted. If you can’t handle the pics of the vendors, your as guilty as the pedos pushing it.Oh look what that had at the Tampa Pride Parade and Festival this weekend.
This is from an “all ages family-friendly” pride event in Tampa, FL yesterday .
Tampa’s 10th annual Pride parade rolled through the streets of Ybor City
Photo by: WFTS - Tampa
By: Ginny Reese
Posted at 3:52 PM, Mar 23, 2024 and last updated 6:03 PM, Mar 23, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Pride 2024 Diversity Parade strolled through the streets of Ybor City with captivating colors and fun floats.
The parade made its way east from the corner of Nuccio Parkway and East 7th Avenue, down East 7th Avenue to North 20th Street. It'll finished up by heading north.
Parade visitors stood along the edge of the street and caught goodies that were thrown out.
CELLFISH
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because not anyone as bright as you , suggested something better, but i’ll look it up later today thanks… R67…
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dsedy
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different angle video here of the ship lights going off, the ship then veering starboard towards the pilons, lights go on, then back off again, then ship hits the pilon
Cant imagine operator error, these pilots know the waterways
mechanical /electronics,, sabotage, take your pick.
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Cant imagine operator error, these pilots know the waterways
mechanical /electronics,, sabotage, take your pick.
Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision - New Video From The Moment Of Impact Raises Huge Red Flags - USA SUPREME
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed after a large container ship crashed into one of its supports
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different angle video here of the ship lights going off, the ship then veering starboard towards the pilons, lights go on, then back off again, then ship hits the pilon
Cant imagine operator error, these pilots know the waterways
mechanical /electronics,, sabotage, take your pick.
Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision - New Video From The Moment Of Impact Raises Huge Red Flags - USA SUPREME
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed after a large container ship crashed into one of its supports
The stack is billowing too - as if they are close to full power.
Avenger
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Probably full reverse. A lot of ships like that are direct drive, so to reverse the prop the engine has to be shut down, then restarted in opposite rotation. Not a fast process, and even in full reverse it takes a long time to stop all that mass.
My guess would be a steering gear failure.
My guess would be a steering gear failure.
CELLFISH
Well-Known Angler
different angle video here of the ship lights going off, the ship then veering starboard towards the pilons, lights go on, then back off again, then ship hits the pilon
Cant imagine operator error, these pilots know the waterways
mechanical /electronics,, sabotage, take your pick.
Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision - New Video From The Moment Of Impact Raises Huge Red Flags - USA SUPREME
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed after a large container ship crashed into one of its supports
UNDER THE INFLUENCE:
isn’t there a Harbor Master on deck.???
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Avenger
Well-Known Angler
There would be a Harbor Pilot. The news said there were two, but you know, it's the news.
Rick67
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Kent Narrows is where the crab restaurants are just an fyi also. You’ll see.
longcast
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Mexican president says the 'flow of migrants will continue' unless the US meets his demands
Mexican President Obrador said that while he has found short term ways to curb the crisis, the United States must aid Latin America in multiple ways to stop it completely.
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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador warned on Sunday during an interview with "60 Minutes" that unless the United States complies with Latin America’s requests for aid, the tide of migrants will continue.
In January, Obrador issued a series of demands for what the U.S. must do to stop the flow of migrants to the border, ranging from sending Latin American countries $20 billion in aid a year to granting some level of amnesty to illegal immigrant workers in the U.S.
longcast
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Biden admin locks $6B in climate funding behind DEI, inclusivity requirements
President Biden's administration is locking roughly $6 billion in manufacturing and climate funding behind vague DEI and justice initiatives.
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longcast
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Virginia county declares Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter this year
Fairfax County declares Trans Visibility Day on significant Christian holiday.
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longcast
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Berkeley abandons landmark natural gas ban after court battle
The City of Berkeley, California, has entered into a legal settlement with a restaurant industry group, agreeing to repeal its law banning natural gas in new construction.
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Dumbasses didn't notice that the current law states that on the 3rd strike, the accused can be charged with a felony. Doesn't say MUST be charged with a felony. Why not just give them a time out?
A bill proposing to end Maine’s three strikes law for thefts, which allows for felony charges on a third offense, cleared the House of Representatives on Monday.
Republicans said the bill would increase retail theft and smash-and-grab crimes, while Democrats argued that felony charges for petty thefts are extreme, and that a felony conviction for such crimes would make it more difficult for someone to find housing and employment.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Sinclair, D-Bath, would prohibit charging a person who already has at least two prior theft convictions with a Class C felony if the third theft is of property valued at $500 or less. Current law allows a felony charge for the third conviction if all three occur within a 10-year period.
“What this legislation does is seek to make sure that we are imposing the worst outcomes on those who actually commit the worst offenses,” Sinclair said. “Someone who is labeled a felon after a felony conviction suffers lifelong outcomes. … Petty theft – even repetitive petty theft – is not one of those worst offenses.”
Republicans argued that removing the threat of a felony conviction for a third offense would only embolden thieves and encourage organized retail crime operations to target Maine stores.
Assistant House Minority Leader Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester, pointed to a rise in retail theft in cities like San Francisco, which she said has a similar law, and noted that some Family Dollar stores are closing because of rampant theft. Lawmakers have an obligation to protect their constituents, whether they are individuals struggling to get by or small businesses, she said.
“Most of the people I represent can’t afford to have $500 stolen from them – that’s a lot of money to most people,” she said. “Before you vote for this bill, please ask yourselves: Do you want to represent thieves or honest, hardworking people?”
An analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice, an independent, nonpartisan think tank, released last November found that retail crime across the country was 16% higher in the first half of 2023 than in the same period in 2019. But if New York was removed from the 24 cities that consistently publish data, retail crime was actually 7% lower. New York and Los Angeles saw increases of 64% and 61%, respectively.
CCJ Research Specialist Ernesto Lopez, co-author of the report, said in a release that smash-and-grab thefts caught on video are gaining attention on social media, contributing to a sense that such incidents are on the rise nationally. But the data are less conclusive, he said.
“Far better data from law enforcement and the retail industry is needed to help strengthen our grasp of shoplifting trends,” Lopez said. “For now, it’s unclear if the increase is a result of increased reporting from businesses to police, or a combination of both.”
Sinclair’s bill is supported by the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
ACLU of Maine Policy Counsel Michael Kebede said in written testimony that someone who steals three loaves of bread on three separate occasions should not be subject to a felony charge and punishment of up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
And MACDL President Matthew Morgan said judges would still be able to increase punishment for repeat offenders when appropriate.
“Maine’s current theft with priors law is unnecessary and unjust,” Morgan said. “L.D. 2246 proposes setting a reasonable threshold amount to capture more serious recidivist conduct and avoid making poor people into felons.”
The House approved the bill, L.D. 2246, by a 74-61 vote along party lines. It now heads to the Senate.
Maine House advances bill to end 3 strikes law for thefts
Republicans warned that removing a possible felony charge for a 3rd conviction would embolden organized retail crime, while Democrats say the policy is outdated, and that most theft crimes don't warrant a felony conviction.A bill proposing to end Maine’s three strikes law for thefts, which allows for felony charges on a third offense, cleared the House of Representatives on Monday.
Republicans said the bill would increase retail theft and smash-and-grab crimes, while Democrats argued that felony charges for petty thefts are extreme, and that a felony conviction for such crimes would make it more difficult for someone to find housing and employment.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Sinclair, D-Bath, would prohibit charging a person who already has at least two prior theft convictions with a Class C felony if the third theft is of property valued at $500 or less. Current law allows a felony charge for the third conviction if all three occur within a 10-year period.
“What this legislation does is seek to make sure that we are imposing the worst outcomes on those who actually commit the worst offenses,” Sinclair said. “Someone who is labeled a felon after a felony conviction suffers lifelong outcomes. … Petty theft – even repetitive petty theft – is not one of those worst offenses.”
Republicans argued that removing the threat of a felony conviction for a third offense would only embolden thieves and encourage organized retail crime operations to target Maine stores.
Assistant House Minority Leader Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester, pointed to a rise in retail theft in cities like San Francisco, which she said has a similar law, and noted that some Family Dollar stores are closing because of rampant theft. Lawmakers have an obligation to protect their constituents, whether they are individuals struggling to get by or small businesses, she said.
“Most of the people I represent can’t afford to have $500 stolen from them – that’s a lot of money to most people,” she said. “Before you vote for this bill, please ask yourselves: Do you want to represent thieves or honest, hardworking people?”
An analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice, an independent, nonpartisan think tank, released last November found that retail crime across the country was 16% higher in the first half of 2023 than in the same period in 2019. But if New York was removed from the 24 cities that consistently publish data, retail crime was actually 7% lower. New York and Los Angeles saw increases of 64% and 61%, respectively.
CCJ Research Specialist Ernesto Lopez, co-author of the report, said in a release that smash-and-grab thefts caught on video are gaining attention on social media, contributing to a sense that such incidents are on the rise nationally. But the data are less conclusive, he said.
“Far better data from law enforcement and the retail industry is needed to help strengthen our grasp of shoplifting trends,” Lopez said. “For now, it’s unclear if the increase is a result of increased reporting from businesses to police, or a combination of both.”
Sinclair’s bill is supported by the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
ACLU of Maine Policy Counsel Michael Kebede said in written testimony that someone who steals three loaves of bread on three separate occasions should not be subject to a felony charge and punishment of up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
And MACDL President Matthew Morgan said judges would still be able to increase punishment for repeat offenders when appropriate.
“Maine’s current theft with priors law is unnecessary and unjust,” Morgan said. “L.D. 2246 proposes setting a reasonable threshold amount to capture more serious recidivist conduct and avoid making poor people into felons.”
The House approved the bill, L.D. 2246, by a 74-61 vote along party lines. It now heads to the Senate.
longcast
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New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program
New York City officials have begun handing out debit cards, which are meant to be used to purchase food and baby supplies, to migrant families residing in the Big Apple.
www.foxnews.com
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