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This next one is a full episode. It's best to watch. it sped up a bit because obviously it goes more quickly that way. Once you start playing it, tap on the screen, and then tap on the icon that appears at the top right of the screen and it will give you the option to alter the speed. I usually do it at 1.50, if that's too fast for you, you can make it 1.25, But you should have no problem understanding him at 1.50

Not a movie, but he was great in his brief arc on Roseanne. His last episode was one of my favorites of the whole series.

The financial markets must be in shock right now. I wonder how this will affect the banking industry

A landmark $18 billion settlement will force Meta to implement a suite of changes that will shift how teens use Instagram and Facebook. The new measures, which include screen time limits and a default ban on activity during late nights and school hours, are designed to protect teens from excessive use. Attorneys general representing some of the 29 US states that had taken Meta to trial announced the deal on Wednesday, shortly before Instagram head Adam Mosseri was set to return to the witness stand. In a separate announcement detailing the settlement, Meta urged YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar changes to their platforms. The settlement is a stunning development; while other social media services, including YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok, resolved similar lawsuits out of court, Meta has repeatedly chosen to go to trial. Earlier this year, it lost state trials in California and New Mexico, notching nearly $1 billion in penalties. The company’s first federal trial on the youth issues began last week and threatened to leave the company on the hook for what it estimated to be over $1 trillion in damages. As part of the settlement, teen-specific accounts will be blocked from using Meta platforms from midnight to 6 a.m. They will also be limited to two hours a day of use across Instagram and Facebook, with some exceptions like messaging and long-form content. Meta has also promised to detect teens’ use across multiple accounts, tallying up their total and locking them out after they hit a limit. Teens can override the rules with parental approval. Teen accounts will also come with default pauses on notifications during school hours and overnight, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Nighttime notifications are already paused on Instagram for users under 16. The settlement might include even stronger restrictions if YouTube and TikTok, two major competitors to Meta, agree to adopt new protections as well. If that occurs, the screen time limit could go down to just 60 minutes a day. https://apple.news/Aguk2ukK2RaO5WSkjIxLu4w

RFK, Jr has the most appropriate ringtone EVER. (true story) He was giving a speech espousing conspiracy theories about vaccines and autism the other day when he was interrupted by his phone... QUACK QUACK QUACK

Actor and Director of the documentary "Everyone is Lying to You for Money" Ben McKenzie joins Katy Tur to share more on his crusade against crypto. https://apple.news/AbOeOnTDTQjW_UNz99CoJJg stream for free at everyoneislying.com

You're referring to the entire city, I assume. How else do you describe a city in the desert that uses as much water as it does whilst contributing absolutely nothing to culture or humanity?

https://www.tvline.com/2244655/tim-curry-dead-rocky-horror-picture-show-obituary/ sweet transvestites are in mourning everywhere

Remember when the Pointer Sisters recorded the opening/closing song for the porn flick Grease Monkeys? (I always assumed that was why/when they recorded it.) Naturally, they would close out their concerts with a live version of the song everyone knew so well... https://youtu.be/KtHGomWiiE4?t=4103 The link could not be embedded because youtu.be does not allow embedding of that video.

There was an article on TVLine.com, "what we know about Will Trent season 5" I left a comment... "you left out one other thing we know... Will is gonna have multiple annoying Hallucinations, at least half of which will involve Amanda."

Oh... I thought this was gonna be a poll about laundry... I was gonna ask how you classify double and triple loaders if you don't fill them to full capacity.

The magic has worn off. I used to play the lottery a few times a year but it's been a fairly long while since I felt like throwing five dollars away. But today I did, and among other things I made four 50 cent plays on win four, which I had never played before, using numbers from the show... 1410, 1221, 1919, and 2481. Of course I was going to win, because everything about the show is magical, right? Nah...

Seattle SP Bryce Miller accomplished something yesterday that hadn't been done in 136 year. He lost a second straight start by at least 17 runs.

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott found guilty of child sex offences isn't that what 'snooker' means?

And she says the nicest things about you!

Urban Forest Plan Will Add Trees in Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Gravesend Brooklyn is greener than it used to be but has fallen short of the city’s goal of 30 percent tree canopy to reduce flooding, pollution, and temperatures. by Gabriele Holtermann, Brooklyn Paper As summers grow hotter due to the climate emergency, New York City is taking a crucial step toward addressing the devastating impacts of climate change on people and the ecosystem with a new plan for city trees. The Urban Forest Plan aims to expand the tree canopy — the land covered or shaded by trees — as part of the city’s long-term climate resiliency strategy, outlining ways to equitably increase tree canopy coverage to 30 percent by 2040 by adding an average of 700 acres per year for the next 14 years. Led by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice in collaboration with the NYC Parks Department, City Parks Foundation, Partnerships for Parks, Natural Areas Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy, with support from WXY architecture + urban design, the plan serves as a roadmap to preserve existing tree canopy on public and private land, plant more trees, and expand the network of people caring for the ecosystem. Michael Treglia, lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy’s New York Cities Program, is excited about the comprehensive plan for New York City’s urban forest. “The city’s never had a holistic kind of approach to thinking about the tree canopy that really provides so many benefits to New Yorkers in lots of different contexts, especially thinking about heat as we’re dealing with these heat waves and such, but also in terms of flooding,” Treglia told Brooklyn Paper. The plan builds on efforts in the last 15 years or so to plant bioswales with trees covering 30 percent of New York City by 2017 to absorb rainwater and reduce temperatures. In Brooklyn, largely treeless blocks from Fort Greene to Ocean Hill and Brownsville were greened with trees and native plants. According to 2021 data, tree canopy covers 23.4 percent of New York City, or approximately 45,000 acres. Since 2017, canopy coverage has grown by 1.2 percent. However, canopy coverage remains unevenly distributed across the five boroughs. Staten Island has the largest canopy coverage at 33.4 percent, followed by Queens at 26.7 percent, the Bronx at 22.7 percent, and Manhattan and Brooklyn at 19.5 percent each. However, Environmental Justice communities in New York City — neighborhoods with unhealthy levels of air pollution and, consequently, greater health risks — have 19 percent tree canopy coverage, compared with 26 percent in other areas. In all boroughs, there are neighborhoods with canopy levels far below borough or citywide averages. In Brooklyn, the neighborhoods with the lowest canopy coverage are Sunset Park West, at 10 percent, and Gravesend and Bensonhurst, at 13 percent. The benefits of trees in an urban setting are numerous: They are natural air conditioners, lowering surface and air temperatures by providing shade and cooling, and can cool city streets by up to 2 degrees Farenheit. Forested natural areas are, on average, 6 degrees cooler than surrounding neighborhoods. Trees protect against harmful UV rays, provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and manage stormwater runoff. New York City’s 7 million existing trees remove 1,100 tons of air pollution and sequester an estimated 51,000 tons of carbon per year, helping to slow the pace of the climate emergency. They also reduce stormwater runoff by 69 million cubic feet. More trees also improve public health by reducing cases of acute respiratory illnesses and lowering instances of heat-related illnesses and deaths. Studies have shown that nature can positively impact mental health and reduce blood pressure and stress. “Trees provide lots of benefits, especially in this context of climate change,” Treglia explained. “Trees are not the the full solution to any of these problems, but as we think about the city, [or] any global megacity, as we’re dealing with the climate changing world, trees and other nature based solutions are really a critical part of a more resilient and livable city that people can thrive in, while also supporting biodiversity and just a more verdant landscape that people can enjoy.” Achieving the goals of the UFP requires cultivating current and new stewards of the urban forest, from strengthening volunteer stewardship practices and opportunities to expanding urban forestry-related jobs. Treglia contrasted the new strategy with the MillionTreesNYC initiative launched under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg as part of PlaNYC, which focused on encouraging sustainable projects across the city. While he credited the earlier program with contributing to gains in tree canopy, he said the current plan goes further by pairing planting with long-term stewardship and protection. Planting large numbers of trees is valuable, he said, but “without having long-term maintenance, long-term plans, and maintenance of the trees that were already present, you know, it’s not really certain what the long-term changes will be.” “The Urban Forest Plan is really looking at trees and tree canopy holistically across the city, not just on public property but also on private property, and thinking about how people can be engaged in what we refer to as the New York City urban forest,” Treglia said, acknowledging that the tree-planting initiative under Mayor Bloomberg was valuable but different. “Being able to look holistically through the lens of tree canopy really requires thinking about not just planting new trees, but also how do we really protect and preserve and steward the trees that we have across the landscape.”

you never watched Will & Grace? BREEDER!

Nanette Fabray's niece was 82.

Would you know him by his legal name (Mr. Megan Mullally)? I have no idea who Rosie is.

Georghe might've been on to something...

The former "Suits" star (and the wife of the U.K.'s Prince Harry) is in "advanced discussions" to join the cast of the Netflix series "The Gentlemen," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The part is being written for a potential third season, which hasn't officially been announced yet at the streamer. No details on her role have been released, but THR reports that Markle met series creator Guy Ritchie "through mutual acquaintances." The news comes as Markle and Prince Harry plan to move back to the U.K., where "The Gentlemen" is filmed. (Some reports claim that the role on "The Gentlemen" is a primary reason for the surprise move, calling it "a key part of the puzzle.")

Bay Ridge’s long-vacant Century 21 site is getting a major retail makeover. MCB Real Estate and Osiris Ventures announced Wednesday that two retailers have signed leases totaling 60,112 square feet at the $130 million mixed-use Century Marketplace project at 458 86th Street. The 120,000-square-foot development is now 65 percent leased thanks to the deals. The grocery tenant, which developers have not yet named, will become the first national grocer to serve the immediate southwest Brooklyn trade area, the developers said in a press release about the deals. Burlington, the national designer-discount retailer, will also open at the site. The deals mark another major step forward for the property, which has been vacant since Century 21 closed its Bay Ridge location in 2018. The Century Marketplace project encompasses the former department store’s 14-lot assemblage along 86th Street between 4th and 5th avenues. Plans call for additional retail space, including room for two junior anchors and 15,000 square feet of high-street shops. MCB Principal Drew Gordon said in the press release that Century Marketplace “demonstrates our ability to execute complex structuring while delivering high quality, attractive retail to dense markets.” “By bringing together a nationally recognized specialty grocery anchor, and top national retailers like Burlington, we are reigniting a well-known commercial corridor and unlocking long term value for Southwest Brooklyn.” The development sits in the center of Bay Ridge’s 86th Street shopping district, close to the 86th Street R train station. The surrounding area has also seen strong retail activity. Within 1,000 feet of the Century Marketplace site, foot traffic reached 3.2 million visitors over the past year, up nearly 6 percent from the previous year, according to the developers. Before Century 21 closed in 2018, the property itself drew more than four million annual visitors, according to MCB Real Estate. “Century Marketplace is a huge win for Bay Ridge, breathing new life into a long-vacant site and boosting the foot traffic that keeps local small businesses thriving,” area Council Member Kayla Santosuosso said in a statement. “I’m deeply committed to supporting a Bay Ridge that is accommodating, welcoming, and vibrant for everyone. By creating local jobs, supporting working families, and energizing our streets, this project builds on our promise to make our neighborhood a safer, more affordable and lively place to live.” The redevelopment is separate from a project planned for a nearby site that was also part of the former Century 21 property. Century 21’s holdings were sold off separately, with MCB Real Estate and Osiris Ventures acquiring only the 86th Street parcel between 4th and 5th avenues for Century Marketplace. Meanwhile, a separate site on 87th Street, including the former Century 21 parking lot and what was once the home-goods department of the department store, was acquired by the Abed family and is expected to become a SuperFresh supermarket. The SuperFresh development is unrelated to Century Marketplace, where the newly signed — but still unnamed — national grocery tenant will open. Century Marketplace on 86th Street is close to an unrelated development of another former Century 21 property that is expected to include a Superfresh grocery. Map via Google Maps/Graphic by Kirstyn Brendlen

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy joins Morning Joe to discuss her new film, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing." The documentary takes a deep dive into concerns surrounding Boeing aircrafts following a series of shocking incidents and the untimely death of outspoken whistleblower John Barnett. https://apple.news/Az7xbwM_xTLKvnKDhDj4g8g

https://apple.news/ArtIj-3OzTZa1_rnpVVP9Sg The world's oldest living person turns 117 on Friday. Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, shared a message with ABC News to mark her birthday. "Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes. Even at 117, I've had many firsts this year, from stroking a llama to holding hands with the King!" Caterham said. "I've had a lovely day celebrating with my family and friends, and I look forward to seeing what next year brings!" now, SHE'S elderly...

So you're saying she's fauxny?