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marylander1940

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  1. The media always exaggerate things a bit in order to keeps folks watching. The murder rate in Portland is certainly not as high as in some of the poorest states of the country but burglaries, shoplifting, car break ins, and other property crimes have been on the rise and now are slowing coming back to pre-pandemic levels. @Marzbarz Just avoid walking around with your iPhone in your hands unless you absolutely have to use it, know where you're going and you'll be ok. Crime in Oregon starts to trend down, according to FBI data WWW.OPB.ORG A rise in crime during the pandemic across most of Oregon’s largest cities — including Portland — is abating, according to a new state analysis of preliminary federal... Portland Crime Statistics WWW.PORTLAND.GOV Interactive report summarizing the type and number of report offenses by Neighborhood.
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  3. Did you have a crush on him? I would take him out for a drink instead of a coffee and ask "what's new with you lately?'. I don't think he'll be embarrassed to share his new career considering he openly displayed his face pic in the ad. I've never even heard of a situation like this.
  4. Pasivo, one S and that means bottom.
  5. Where you sexually active while waiting for the full dose to be available? Nothing is 100% effective, but I'd rather be vaccinated against polio, measles, Covid-19, etc.
  6. Do you count money in front of an escort and that he stare at you when you do it? You can always add another bill when you give money to one of them. You can always do it discreetly or send something extra by Venmo later..
  7. Skimpflation can lead to a quality sacrifice, as consumers opt for cheaper alternatives WWW.RETAIL-INSIGHT-NETWORK.COM Skimpflation causes consumers to cut down on costs by opting for cheaper alternatives, which could results in a reduction of quality. Brands are already changing recipes to cut cost and offer their goods at the same price they used to do. Manufacturers Cut Costs with ‘Skimpflation’ – and Savvy Consumers Take Note - The Food Institute FOODINSTITUTE.COM Some food brands have reformulated their products using cheaper ingredients – a tactic some refer to as “skimpflation.” From the article: A four-pack that he bought years ago weighs 2 pounds, 0.2 ounces—whereas a brand new four-pack weighs only 1 pound, 7.6 ounces. Both packages claim to contain 1,000 sheets of toilet paper. OP note: I won't fact check it counting sheets of toilet paper...
  8. OP note: When it comes to small planes weight matters and it must be distributed around it. I didn't even know luggage scales were able to weigh a person. This raises other questions in this era: Should overweight passengers pay an extra fee or buy 2 tickets? Viral Video Shows Woman Weighed on Luggage Scale at Airport | Watch WWW.MSN.COM *A traveler hit up TikTok to post a video of a Black woman being weighed on a baggage scale before she could board the plane. "The whole airport trying to mind their... Unfortunately this thread about the pleasures of flying is too old and can't be bumped.
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