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Sadly, insurance may not cover any of the damage caused by the event.. At least that is what's being reported, that this was an act of terrorism which insurance policies don't cover, e.g. one nearby boutique hotel was damaged.

I think he's sexy, as well as funny.

For me, less is more. I'll never care for tattoos on the face or neck. Yeah, times change. To each, his own.

Good point. I have never tried to time the market. I do rebalance my investments each year. Pundits remind that cash is an excellent hedge against volatility. Whereas true investors might use some of their cash to invest when the market is down, pundits remind that domestic stocks were already overvalued and still are. One could conclude from how Berkshire Hathaway has been selling shares and their current large pile of cash, that cash is a good place to be, until the stock market offers solid value. I wouldn't be surprised if global sentiment towards US stocks and bonds falls. So I am looking at more international exposure next rebalance.

Am I in the closet? In the traditional sense, no. Years ago I was featured in a newspaper article about being gay in the workplace. By then I was out to my family. That was in my 20's. I don't tell everyone I meet I'm gay, but sometimes I will bring it up if I find it useful or necessary. @Lucky comment about falling in love with a straight friend brought back some memories. For me as a young man, life was messy, being in the closet and falling for straight guys. I lament a little when I think how back in those days guys feared being more honest, especially closeted guys. I assume guys are more willing to cut through the BS these days. Frankly much of the risk no longer exists and most guys are more aware of the facts about sexuality.

Sounds like he will plead to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct. I searched for information why the Columbus Police staged these stings but found nothing definite. Knowing 16 men were arrested, that the police was focusing on arresting the johns, one might assume what the intent of the operation was. But it would have been useful if the news had confirmed it.

@MikeBiDude That's it. Thank you.

For the homemade pizza dough option mentioned above, it was recommended to me that after the dough is mixed and has risen, storing it in the fridge overnight will enhance the flavor of the crust. I tried this and agree. I love a crispy, tasty pizza crust. I have also just lately tried olive oil pizza sauce, no tomato or dairy in the sauce. I love my tomato sauce, but did enjoy this variation. ------- Recipe attachment may not work. See MikeBidude post below for the recipe. Olive Oil Pizza Sauce for White Pizza - the practical kitchen.pdf

To reiterate, the linked report explains people shed Hep A virus through their stool and then the virus spreads due to poor hygiene and poor sanitation. So yes, person to person contact is one route of infection, along with food or water contaminated with feces. The infection rate has tripled. 7 deaths are reported in LA. Wash those hands!

Several news organizations reporting Hepatitis A surging in LA. Take care. Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A. WWW.NPR.ORG L.A. County has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A due to a spike in cases over the past year and data showing an increase in...

I streamed his Coachella show on YouTube. Good show! I knew little about him before that. https://youtube.com/shorts/OqzIvHRYKL4?si=CrVdFhox7I-qDD61

I paid cash for my smog test last Friday, and for therapeutic massage Thursday.

I dropped Netflix and Apple TV, and kept Prime. I added Hulu with commercials. I've kept this mix for a while. I am now considering returning to Netflix and if I do, I will drop Prime.

Finally circled back to finish binge watching House of David. I expected something different. But make up your own mind. Here is the Variety review. https://variety.com/2025/tv/reviews/house-of-david-review-amazon-bible-1236321976/

I agree with the above, to look for red flags, yet some people are such practiced liars, e.g. Ted Bundy. Good references count, right? Such as this board. I'm skittish, and at the first sign of disingenuous communication, I pull back. I mentioned in another thread being shocked to learn a gay friend was victim of a heinous killing. Your mind starts to question, yet no one deserves what happens to these victims. It's sad.

Anyone try him yet? https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/49516/

My Ford needed a module from Taiwan during the Covid supply chain mess. Waited 6+ months while my car sat at the repair lot. I worry about a similar scenario coming, although auto parts might get a reprieve from the tariffs. Laptop is a good idea.

Over a week ago Jim Kramer said Gold is over bought, on his Mad Money show. Since then it has come down a bit from the peak. One might wonder how he knows when Gold is over bought. 😗 YTD, it's got Bitcoin beat by a lot!! Some folks claim Bitcoin and Gold are similar type assets. Probably the bitcoin folks, right? I'd prefer Gold. But own neither.

A gay friend visited the doctor for his check up including gloved finger in the back door. This was years ago. Next visit the doctor quipped he was expecting to receive flowers. 🌺

I visited Walmart yesterday. Stocked up on the usual basics. TP, tissues, toothpaste, vinegar, mouthwash, chips, crackers, soup, floss, bleach, etc etc They had everything on my list. I'd been concerned whether they'd run out of anything. But no. Situation normal, at least locally.

The following is my experience. IMO that Website is a mess including questionable reviews, difficulty cancelling my premium level, etc. The one thing I like is messaging another account to ask about a review. But even that is difficult to accomplish. To the OP, I've only been successful posting one review. Otherwise I find it is a waste of my time, including your specific issue. In one case the Website claimed I entered a review for a provider I hadn't contacted using their Website which baffled me. Was bullsh!t. Communicating with the Webmaster is very limited. So yeah, tread carefully with them. I do not trust much of the information including reviews. I come here to confirm the quality of the provider. Like some of you, I took one for the team, a couple times. Got burned.

Updates. Twinless now has a distribution deal and also is scheduled to screen at additional film festivals in Chicago, Seattle and Nantucket. I already streamed it during Sundance and I look forward to seeing it in a theater. D.O. is good. Again, I recommend not reading any reviews. The less you know the better your experience. Dylan O’Brien Comedy ‘Twinless’ Nears Sale to Roadside, Lionsgate After Winning Sundance Audience Award (EXCLUSIVE) VARIETY.COM "Twinless," a comedy about two friends who meet support group for twinless twins, has sold to Lionsgate and Sony following its...

Today on CNBC, Liz Ann Saunders (Schwab chief analyst) recommended the path of least resistance is downward and that Schwab is neutral across all sectors. Further, she is not making any assumptions when and where to invest in the future while there is ongoing risk caused by unpredictable tariff policy. She also voiced concern about a confidence crisis caused by a serious threat to the independence of the Fed. That all might begin to sound political, but in terms of risk tolerance, she is just being guarded, not political. The interview is available on YouTube.

Tickets to see Keanu Reeves in Waiting for Godot as high as $700+. No matter how tempting to book a NY trip, there is no guarantee he'll even make the performance date for your ticket. Tickets for Rainn Wilson in Godot were 1/3 the Broadway price. He was good!