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I think so many people cheered about this because the wealth gap in this nation has become so nauseating (even more so than ever) and it is maddening to see how much some people make and waste. Perhaps that is why these wealthy people may be facing the start of an epidemic: NBA All-Star becomes latest athlete to have home burglarized with $30K in jewelry taken Luka Doncic has been added to the growing list of professional athletes who recently have been burglary victims at their homes.

Walmart driver caught masturbating in woman’s driveway after delivering her groceries service with a smile... I wonder if he got a big tip

AN APARTMENT WITH A TERRACE AND A VIEW:

A discarded slice of birthday cake has unexpectedly sparked outrage among a group of friends. In a post on Reddit’s “Am I the A——” forum, a 41-year-old man explained that a “weird” conflict escalated after he accepted a slice of coconut cake a woman named, Amy, 30, baked for the birthday boy’s party. “After the relevant party traditions of singing the birthday song, and the hip-hip-hooraying that happens after the birthday song here in Australia, I went back to talking to one of my friends when Amy came up to me and the other friend with 2 plates of cake and offered them to my friend and I,” he wrote. “We both said ‘yes,’ thanked her, and then she made a really odd face and walked away,” he continued. “My friend and I both said it was weird, and went back to chatting. I ate some of the cake and it had desiccated coconut inside it, which I don’t particularly like, so after a couple of bites, I ignored it and then chucked it out when the party ended about an hour or so later.” The next morning, the man paid the price for trashing the coconut slice when he woke up to a series of angry texts from Amy’s partner, Steven, 30. He was told that Amy had spent the entire night crying and complaining about not having had the opportunity to taste the cake that she baked. Having only cut eight slices because she knew the man doesn’t eat coconut, Amy felt that it was spiteful that he took a slice of cake just to later throw it away. “I replied, ‘Why did she even offer me any cake if she knew there was coconut inside?'” the man wrote. “Steven said that she did it to be polite and not leave me out and that I was an a—— for taking her slice and throwing it away,” he said. Related: Man Refuses to Share Certain Snacks with His Wife — Causing Tension in Their Marriage: ‘I Designate Food as Mine’ The man confessed to feeling uneasy after the heated exchange as other people who had attended the party were also giving him the cold shoulder. “I forwarded the message to my other friends that were there, and most of them have left me on read so far, except one who responded with a thumbs down emoji, and another who hasn’t seen it yet (as of this writing),” the man said. “The fact that no one’s responding to me is making me worry that I might have been the a—— here.” Redditors replied in the comment section saying it would have been rude for him to decline the cake. “What a bizarre situation. You cut enough cake for everyone there (including yourself), and don’t hand cake to people if you’re relying on them turning it down so you can eat it yourself. You did the right thing by accepting it, it would have been more rude to decline,” one user wrote. The man responded to the user’s comment saying, “I mean, she expected me to decline, so was there just no winning here?” Another user responded, “Then she would have cried that you refused the cake. She sounds like a drama queen. If your friends think you are the AH here, they aren’t friends. You did nothing wrong. If she knows you don’t like coconut, then she should have told you it had coconut in it.” BAKE HER AN “I’M SORRY” CAKE WITH “SPECIAL” ALMOND FLAVORING… DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events. He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time. We got into an argument at almost every event we went to because he either disagreed with my preferences or pushed back at my calling him out for pouting. I’m upset because this was supposed to have been a “makeup” trip from him for ruining my birthday years prior, and for pretty awful fights we were having leading up to my birthday. I had tried to back out, but he convinced me to go. My actual birthday was the day after we got home. He ignored me the entire day, and we got into another argument. We had a few friends over, but overall, I was pretty upset and felt unloved by him. When I addressed it the next day, he told me no one should get a “birthday week” and called me ungrateful and unappreciative of his efforts. Am I wrong for being upset? This was supposed to be his birthday gift to me, but it felt more like I took him on a trip he didn’t even want to be on. –– BIRTHDAY GIRL IN MICHIGAN DEAR GIRL: It is possible your expectations surrounding your birthdays may be, in your husband’s opinion, grandiose. Have you two been arguing about more subjects than birthday celebrations, and if so, for how long. speaking safely from the sidelines in order to avoid the crossfire, I suggest you ask your doctor (or health insurance company) to recommend some licensed marriage and family counselors. WHY ARE THE TWO OF YOU STILL TOGETHER? YOU’RE A TRANSACTIONAL BITCH WHO’LL NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH HIM AND HE’S A THOUGHTLESS OAF WHO CAN DO BETTER THAN YOU. DEAR ABBY: I have a problem with my daughter-in-law. I know she loves me, but I don’t think she likes me. An example: Yesterday, I met her and my son at my granddaughter’s dance recital. When I entered and sat down next to them, she barely looked up from her phone, yet when another mother arrived, she leapt up and chatted for minutes. This kind of thing happens often. When we are alone together, she chats with me, but if someone else is in the group, it’s like I’m not even there. I have no other complaints about her. She is a terrific mom and partner to my son. Should I talk to her about this? How do I bring it up without making her defensive? — IGNORED IN CALIFORNIA DEAR IGNORED: I don’t doubt that your daughter-in-law loves you. However, she may be so comfortable around you that she’s treating you like family … in other words, taking you for granted. She jumps up when she sees her contemporaries because she doesn’t see them as often as she sees you, and they may have fresh news to talk about WHILE YOU ARE DULL AS DISHWATER. Be grateful that when you are alone you communicate well EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE DULL AS DISHWATER. I don’t think there is anything positive to be gained by approaching her with this. DEAR ABBY: I think the world of “Celia,” my best friend of 25 years. She has been there for me through many major ups and downs in my life. She is beautiful inside and out, well-educated and works hard. Celia has been in a five-year relationship with an old friend I’ll call “Vince.” I think he is a nice guy, but not for her. He has no desire to do better in life, doesn’t provide for her and lives off her money. Vince barely works, and his time is spent out and about enjoying himself while Celia works two, sometimes three, jobs. Now Celia’s physical health is suffering, and so is her mental health. Vince has a kid who sometimes stays over, and when they run out of money, Celia asks me to help cover them. She sees nothing wrong in this and wants to have a child of her own with him. I have had many talks with Celia, but they go nowhere. I’ve helped with money a few times and she always pays me back. But recently, after she asked me for money for food for the three of them, I learned they went to the movies instead. Now I feel used. This is just not OK. I no longer want to give her money to cover a grown man’s responsibility. I’m not sure how to tell her I can no longer help out with money. — STRAINED FRIENDSHIP DEAR STRAINED: Celia may be well-educated, but it appears she IS A MORON WHO has serious self-esteem issues, little common sense and a parasite for a boyfriend. That she would consider having a child with Vince, a man who can’t support himself or the child he already has, is coconuts! Tell your beautiful friend that while you care for her, SHE IS A MORON WHO you will no longer subsidize the three of them, and using your money to pay for movie tickets was the last straw. Then don’t relent AND FIND A FRIEND WHO ISN’T A MORON. DEAR ABBY: I taught tennis lessons at a private club for 41 years. Then came the pandemic. I was furloughed and not asked to return to work. I wasn’t given the usual parting acknowledgement that previous employees received — no goodbyes, no thank yous. In the successive years, I have asked for a free membership as a gift for my years of service. So far, the answer is “no.” Is my request valid? Should I continue asking? SURE, IF YOU WANT TO PROVE YOU’RE A MORON LIKE CELIA— SERVING FAIRNESS IN ILLINOIS DEAR SERVING: You didn’t mention how many times you have asked for the membership as a gift for your years of service, but if it has been more than once, stop asking because it isn’t going to happen. A furlough is defined as a temporary layoff for a specified period of time. Employees retain their jobs and benefits but do not get paid during that period. If this is what your separation from that private club was called, it may be time to speak to an attorney about how you were treated FIND OUT THE HOME ADDRESSES OF THE CLUB MANAGEMENT AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITEE AND… Dear Abby: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We met while working as health care expatriates. My spouse is from South Africa and was raised very differently than I was. When we finally returned to the U.S., we bought a house in a southern state where two of my brothers live. Over time, my spouse let me know she didn’t want them to stay in our house when they came to visit. She preferred they stay in a hotel. She said she was disgusted that they might not shower before bed, and that our cats would be disturbed by their presence. I told her I thought her comments were rude, and I reminded her that sheets are always washed after visitors leave. This has caused a lot of conflict in our relationship, and I’m not sure I can go on alienating and hurting my family by not welcoming them in my home. I love my spouse, but I love my family and friends too, and I want them to feel welcome. I am torn about what to do. — Pulled in Two Dear Pulled: I don’t know what your spouse has against having your brothers as houseguests, but SHE IS A BITCH AND her “reasons” for wanting them to stay in a hotel are excuses rather than reasons. As you stated, the sheets are washed and changed after guests leave. And cats are adaptable creatures. An alternative might be for your spouse to leave when your relatives come to visit, or for you to visit them instead AND FOR YOU TO CHANGE THE LOCKS WHILE SHE’S GONE. Dear Abby: My sister passed away 11 months ago, just one month after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. I loved her and miss her dearly. She told her husband and me that she wanted me to have specific belongings and her annuity that was in her name, but she did not have a will. My brother-in-law has not given me anything that she requested be given to me. I haven’t asked why, but I feel if I don’t ask, he’ll never give me an explanation. I realize that since she didn’t have a will, he’s not legally obligated to give me anything. It’s really about trust, honesty and fulfilling her spoken wishes, but I guess he doesn’t view it that way. I feel totally disrespected. Should I never ask him why and distance myself from him? — Disappointed in Pennsylvania Dear Disappointed: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your sister. By ignoring her wishes, her husband isn’t disrespecting you, he is disrespecting HER. It’s a shame your sister didn’t have her wishes in writing, but she didn’t, and you will have to accept it. Since you feel you need answers, ask him why he hasn’t followed through on what your sister wanted. Depending upon his answer, decide whether to distance yourself OR KILL HIM then. Dear Abby: When my son got married in 2003, we had many good times with him and his wife. Things have changed now that we have cellphones. It’s nearly impossible to have a relationship with her because when they come to our home, she’s always on her phone! My son talks to his dad, and I’m left sitting there wondering what I should do. Would you say anything to your daughter-in-law about this? She immediately gets on the phone when she arrives and stays on it most of the time. It wasn’t like this when cellphones weren’t as prolific. It hurts my feelings that she comes all the way to my house only to socialize with her Facebook friends and not us, because we rarely see them. Should I speak up? I don’t want to start trouble and I don’t want to isolate them. I love them, but I think it’s rude that she’s on her phone the whole time they’re here. It makes me feel like I’m not good enough for her to talk to me. I have two other daughters-in-law who may get on their phones occasionally, but not like this one. — Off the Phone in Kentucky Dear Off: Of course what your daughter-in-law is doing is rude. It is also insensitive. It won’t stop unless you and your husband say something KILL THE BITCH. When you do, do not couch your message in terms of being “rude.” Instead, tell her it hurts your feelings and gives you the impression that she doesn’t value your company as much as you do hers. It also impedes high-quality visiting. If you express it this way, it may make her less defensive, because it is the truth. Dear Abby: My fiance and I have been together for many years. I have never really liked his mother — for valid reasons. She belittles and is disrespectful to her son. The last straw was when she came by two months ago and made a derogatory comment about him to me. (He was not present.) It was false, and I called her out on it. She, of course, had no rebuttal. She is negative even in her personal life and often lies. I talked to my fiance about this, and he does address the issues with her, but not in a way that makes her understand she must either respect him or risk no longer having a relationship with him. She uses others, is two-faced and rarely bathes. I am considering breaking off our engagement at this point. I’m tired of this woman’s lack of respect. Should I walk away from this relationship? — DISGUSTED AND APPALLED IN THE EAST DEAR DISGUSTED: If your tolerance level has reached its limit, you may have to walk away KILL THE BITCH. However, I do not think you should give your fiance an ultimatum in which he must decide between you and his mother. As obnoxious and odiferous as she is, she is still his mother. I do think you should suggest that he talk with a licensed psychotherapist about his relationship with her. If it is as unhealthy as you have described, he might then, on his own, decide to distance himself from her KILL THE BITCH. Dear Abby: For the third time in my life, I am being shunned by long-term friends. BOY, YOU MUST REALLY BE A PILL! Over the years, I have expended a great deal of time and effort to stay in touch with them. Back when we lived in the same places, we were very close. Ultimately, I moved away but always stayed in touch. These friendships have spanned decades and, since we rarely see each other, I can’t understand what might have happened to precipitate this. I know everyone has issues, but they no longer respond, and I’m extremely hurt by it. It takes only seconds to acknowledge a text or email. Certainly, I’d be there for them in any way I could if they were having difficulties. I’d like to tell them off, but I know it would resolve nothing, although it might be nice to get it off my chest. I’m finding it hard to let this go. What do you think I might do? WHO KNOWS OR CARES, YOU OLD PILL! (or was that callous?) It’s hard to believe they could be so callous. WHY? IT’S EASY BECAUSE YOU'RE AN OLD PILL! — Let Down in Florida Dear Let Down: Friendships don’t always last forever. Sometimes ties that bind people together start to fray. Geographical distance only adds to that. If I thought telling these people off would accomplish anything positive, I would say go ahead and do it, but it won’t. It would only justify the reason (if there even IS a reason) why they have moved on. The healthiest thing you can do for yourself now is accept that what you had in the past no longer exists and concentrate on cultivating relationships closer to home with people who want to be friends with you PLANNING WHAT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LONELY, MISERABLE LIFE, YOU OLD PILL! DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together. It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the first month or two. Lately, he’s been wanting to have BBQs and get-togethers for his family. He invites all these people over who I don’t know. I’m not comfortable having people over all the time. He does it to show off the house. I’m exhausted from all these parties. Although I have expressed to him that I’m not comfortable, he still does it without asking me. I have expressed my feelings and concerns, but he doesn’t seem to care. I am a private person and want to enjoy my home. We did have a housewarming party, but he always wants to have more. I don’t know what to do anymore. He gets upset, and I’m always stuck cooking and cleaning. To him, I’m a party pooper and a grump. I just want my voice heard and for him not to be so selfish and a show-off. I also want him to consider my family, too. How do I cope? — PARTY POOPER IN THE WEST DEAR PARTY POOPER: A step in the right direction would be to quit playing cook and unpaid maid. Your inconsiderate boyfriend knows you don’t like doing it, so draw the line. Tell him you don’t like being ignored and will no longer tolerate the situation he has created. If he refuses to compromise, talk with an attorney about a plan for him to buy your half of the house. No law says this has to be your future. IS THE PLACE FULLY INSURED? IF SO, BURN IT TO THE GROUND AND FIND A DECENT GUY. MAKE SURE THE FIRE STARTS IN HIS OUTDOOR KITCHEN; AT WORST, HE’LL THINK HE DID SOMETHING TO CAUSE IT AND WILL FEEL HORRIBLE; AT BEST, THE AUTHORITIES WILL THINK HE DID SOMETHING TO CAUSE IT AND ARREST HIS SORRY ASS. IF IT’S NOT FULLY INSURED, JUST KILL HIM… AND FIND A DECENT GUY. DEAR ABBY: I have recently been contacted by Child Protective Services in another state regarding a great-nephew I knew nothing about. Of course, they were hoping for placement or financial support for the boy, who is 10. I am 62. I am not in a position to care for him, physically or financially. The boy is my brother’s grandson. When my brother and his wife divorced, she took the children and disappeared. I have had no contact or information regarding my niece and nephew for 35 years. Now there is this child in need. Would it be a good idea to ask if I could write to this child? I would be able to send birthday, Christmas presents and letters, but giving him full-time care isn’t possible. — CONFUSED GREAT-AUNT DEAR GREAT-AUNT: There is so much detail left out of your letter. Where are this boy’s father and mother? Are they incarcerated or dead? Where is your brother, the child’s grandfather? Whether to initiate contact with this newly discovered relative and send him cards and gifts might depend upon the kind of living situation he winds up in. Also, are you absolutely certain the person who contacted you is really from Child Protective Services, because it might be a scam. Do nothing until you have spoken to other family members and ascertain the veracity of the information you received.

On July 3, Blue Jays reliever Jose Cuas rolled into a tight game in Houston and did the most mathematically impossible thing any reliever could ever do. He allowed four straight base runners … on three pitches. Here we go: Intentional walk … single on the next pitch … hit batter on the next pitch … and then another HBP on the pitch after that. As you know, we don’t bother wasting actual pitches on those intentional walks anymore. So yep, that’s four batters reaching base on three pitches … which seems challenging, if only because … it’s never been done (not in the pitch-counting era, since 1988, anyway). But wait. There’s more, because the reliever who preceded Cuas to the mound, Zach Pop, allowed two more base runners on his last three pitches (but also got a line-drive out). So that’s six base runners … on six pitches … with an out mixed in there just for fun.

When you're feeling deflated... @jeezopete replied to samhexum's topic in The Lounge ...We do now have a lot of Wawa stations around which offer free use of their air compressors and I try to get there if it's urgent. Man allegedly called 911 a total of 17 times and demanded a ride to NJ Wawa

Olivia Hussey, 73. Christian Slater's former mother-in-law: Model Dayle Haddon died and another person was hospitalized after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Friday. Records show the home is owned by Haddon’s daughter, former journalist Ryan Haddon, and Ryan’s husband, actor Marc Blucas. Solebury Township police say authorities were investigating a property on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road after a resident called 911 at around 6:30 a.m. to report a 76-year-old man had passed out on the first floor of a detached office or in-law suite on the property. The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad was first on the scene and removed the man from the building. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey and his condition was not immediately available. A second victim, a 76-year-old woman, later identified by the Bucks County Coroner’s Office as Dayle Haddon was found dead in a second-floor bedroom in the in-law suite. Haddon rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s as a supermodel and later became an ambassador for the humanitarian aid organization, UNICEF. She is also the founder of WomenOne, a 501(c)3 organization based in New York, focused on creating educational opportunities for girls and women, according to her website. Officials did not immediately identify the 76-year-old man or say if Blucas or Ryan Haddon were in the home at the time. The New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building, police said. “Preliminary investigation is showing that a heating unit malfunctioned exposing a large amount of carbon monoxide within the carriage house,” said Detective Sgt. Jonathan Koretzky. Two medics were taken to Doylestown Hospital for treatment after the exposure and a Solebury Township police officer was treated at the scene. All three are said to be stable, according to officials. According to public records, Ryan Haddon and Blucas purchased the home in 2012 for just over $1 million. Blucas has said in multiple interviews that he is restoring the home, which was built in 1711. The former Wake Forest University basketball player pursued a career in Hollywood and eventually appeared in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as Riley, one of Buffy’s love interests. He’s also appeared in “Blue Bloods” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” with lead roles in the TV series “Necessary Roughness” and “Killer Women.” He once played Katie Holmes’ love interest in the movie “First Daughter,” where Holmes plays the daughter of the president of the United States. Michael Keaton plays the president in the film. In an appearance on the Hallmark Channel promoting the 2016 movie “Operation Christmas,” Blucas spoke about restoring the centuries-old property with his wife and kids. “It was before George Washington was born… it’s pretty amazing, and it’s a way to stay creatively stimulated when I’m not out filming,” he told hosts Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos. The Butler, Pennsylvania, native said he wanted to be closer to family so they moved back to the East Coast. “It’s the only part of the United States that has that kind of architecture with old stone barns and old stone houses,” Blucas said. “And so I knew it would be projects for life, which it is.” The family lived in the guest house on the property while the main house was being renovated and then started getting animals like chickens and rabbits, he said in the interview. Ryan Haddon now works as a life coach and hypnotherapist, according to her social media profiles. She was married to actor Christian Slater for several years and they had two children together. Hannibal Hayes' kid brother: Geoffrey Deuel, known for his work on “The Young and the Restless” and in John Wayne’s western “Chisum,” has died at the age of 81. Deuel passed away on Sunday in hospice care in Largo, Florida, following a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his wife Jacqueline Deuel, who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter. Jacqueline also posted about her husband’s passing on the late actor’s Facebook page. “This is Jacqueline, Geoffrey’s wife. At midnight last night Geoffrey passed away and is with Peter,” she wrote on Monday, referring to the actor’s late brother. “God took my ‘knight in shining armor’ gently.” Deuel’s breakout performance came in 1970 when he starred alongside John Wayne as Billy the Kid in the western drama “Chisum.” Earlier this year, his lauded portrayal was named the 10th greatest on-screen depiction of the legendary outlaw by ScreenRant. In 1971, Deuel’s brother Peter, who was also an actor, booked a role playing another outlaw from the old west, Hannibal Heyes (aka Joshua Smith), on the ABC series “Alias Smith and Jones.” But tragedy struck on New Year’s Eve of that year when Peter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “He and Peter were very close,” Jacqueline told THR. “They really loved each other and took care of each other.” “You don’t ever get over a shock like that,” Deuel remarked in a 2018 interview. Born on Jan. 17, 1943, Deuel’s first on-screen role was as a pilot in a 1966 episode of the TV series “12 O’Clock High.” He continued working in TV and film throughout the 1960s and into the ’70s and ’80s. In 1973, he began a four-year run on the popular daytime soap opera “The Young and the Restless” as Dave Campbell. He appeared on several other popular TV shows of the era, including “The Occasional Wife,” “The Monkees,” “The Invaders,” “The Flying Nun,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Mannix,” “Planet of the Apes,” “The Mod Squad,” “The FBI,” “Mission: Impossible,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Ironside,” and “Cannon,” among others. In addition to “Chisum,” Deuel’s film credits included “Terminal Island,” “The Chinese Caper,” “Amateur Night,” “108 Stitches,” plus many TV movies.

and some (many) times people are just stupid... A San Diego senior is now living in her car after being swindled out of her savings by a scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, has gone public with her harrowing story in a bid to raise awareness about the rise in celebrity romance scams impacting the elderly. “I don’t blame anyone but myself,” the widow, who lost her husband in 2007 and moved to San Diego in 2022, the same year she received a text message from a person purporting to be the Hollywood hunk, famed for flicks such as “Point Break” and “The Matrix.” The Reeves impersonator subsequently asked Goodson to send him a $500 gift card to prove she wasn’t just interested in him for his money. “I did send it, but said, ‘I want to hear your voice,’ and once I heard his voice, I said, ‘You’re not him,’ and I blocked him,” Goodson told the network. Later, however, she received a message from another person claiming they were the real Reeves. The purported “John Wick” star told Goodson he felt “awful” that she had been the victim of a scam, and the pair promptly began exchanging messages. The widower said she quickly began falling in love via text. “He wanted to marry me,” she cooed. “I was stupid and lonely.” For the next two years, Goodson corresponded with the man via text, but he always had an excuse as to why he could not meet in person. Despite this, the senior sent money, gift cards and Bitcoin, totaling more than $60,000 in value. She also corresponded with strangers via other phone numbers who claimed to be “members of Reeves’ management team.” In August, however, Goodson ran out of money and the messages from “Reeves and his team” turned hostile. She subsequently realized she had been stupid and swindled. “It was just a mess,” Goodson recalled. “It was mind-boggling to the point that I didn’t know my head from anything.” Now, the senior is at rock bottom, living in her car and trying to get back on her feet. Goodson says she has nothing left to lose by going public with her story and wants to warn others about the dangers of the scams. “There is nothing that hasn’t already been done to make me feel any worse,” she sadly stated. However, Goodson is stupid and far from alone. KNSD reports that a staggering $1.1 billion was lost by stupid people to romance scams across the U.S. in 2023. The Post has contacted Reeves’ actual reps for comment. The “Speed’ star does not have social media. He has been in a relationship with artist Alexandra Grant since 2017.

@LaffingBear will be happy... he's mentioned in a couple of posts that he's shopped there... Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of stores open, save jobs

I don't know. I never research those things because I never believe drug companies are really going to do anything like that except for people who can afford to not need them. Why not just follow her lead to get some for free? And I don't know if Wegovy works for diabetes and/or can be taken with other diabetes medication. I think the answer is no on both.

When it comes to dreams, some might fantasize about having a makeover montage, or being upgraded to first-class, but me? I simply daydream about being able to eat gluten without getting sick. So it was surprising that this dream somewhat came true on my last few trips across the pond where I found I could suddenly tolerate fresh Italian pastas, Japanese fried chicken, and crusty French baguettes without my usual stomach pain. I related my experiences to my other gluten-intolerant friends (plus a few lactose-intolerant for good measure), and they repeated having had similar experiences. What was this witchcraft, I wondered? I decided to consult a few dietitians to investigate why there seems to be a magical spell cast over my digestive tract when I'm prancing around outside of the States. Turns out it's definitely not magic, but there are plenty of reasons why one can more easily digest certain foods when traveling: The Wheat Is Completely Different Yes, the wheat used in the U.S. and the varieties grown in Europe and elsewhere are actually different breeds altogether, according to dietitian Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN. They're more cousins than sisters—hard red winter wheat is the predominant variety of wheat grown in the U.S., while European countries rely mostly on soft red winter wheat and durum wheat. Unsurprisingly, hard red winter wheat has a higher gluten content than soft winter wheat, making it likely harder to digest for all us gluten-sensitives out there. More Fermentation, Fewer (Tummy) Problems Fermentation has long been praised for its benefits on gut health, and you're more likely to encounter these benefits when leaving the U.S. for more fermentation-savvy countries in Europe and Asia, who have long-held fermentation traditions spanning many generations. That same fermentation can often allow for more ingredients to be tolerable, as well. For example, Richter tells Delish that practices such as sourdough fermentation are more common abroad, which can help break down gluten and improve digestibility. The varieties of dairy products available abroad are often more easy to tolerate for lactose-intolerant folks, too. Dietitian Amy Goldsmith, RDN, LDN, says that many European countries have a bigger focus on fermented dairy products, which have positive effects on the gut microbiome while also naturally containing less lactose (as is the case for Parmigiano Reggiano). On top of that, many of the more popular cheeses in Europe are actually lactose-free cheeses, as they're often made from goat and sheep milk, like Spanish Manchego, Italian Pecorino, as well as all the many French chèvres. The U.S. Isn't As Strict About Food Regulations As you might expect, food regulations are much more strict in countries with well-protected heirloom-variety foods (as is the case in countries such as France and Italy), while Europe predominantly bans ingredients like artificial dyes, pesticides, certain preservatives, and additives that are still allowed in the U.S. "For example, growth hormones in dairy or bromates in bread flour are prohibited in Europe," says Murphy Richter, noting that bromates (namely potassium bromate), which are commonly found in American bread products, have been found to cause digestion issues (like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and along with more chronic conditions such as cancer. Less Loafing Around While you might be enjoying a loaf of Italian bread, you also are likely doing more than just loafing around on vacation as you take in sights and are generally more active. "Movement is such a simple but underrated tool for digestion," says Murphy Richter, who adds that being active increases blood flow to digestive organs, helps regulate blood sugar, and can help reduce inflammation, all of which helps support our gut and can explain why some foods might be easier to tolerate in other countries. "Plus, when we’re traveling, we tend to be more relaxed, enjoy meals at a slower pace, and walk more—this all supports better digestion, adds Murphy Richter. "It’s a good reminder that digestion isn’t just physical—our mindset plays a big role too." And if you do still have stomach issues? There are plenty of ways to feel better and keep enjoying your vacation... Feeling Post-Baguette Regret? If your stomach is not happy after that big bowl of carbonara, there are tools and techniques you can keep handy, according to the dietitians, such as bags of ginger and peppermint tea, peppermint supplements (like IBGard), food enzymes (like Fodzyme), and being sure to stay hydrated. On the bright side, there are often so many more substitutions available abroad which means you can still have all your favorites, sans gluten— I once had a gluten-free Big Mac at a Portuguese McDonald's of all places. it's the end of the year... time to celebrate the best quotes of 2024!

My first Ozempic dose was $130 for 14 weeks but then I hit the (ironically named) Medicare donut hole and a refill would've been $755. My endocrinologist had one sample for me and my brother in law had an extra half a pen after he was switched to a higher dose but after they ran out I had to switch to diabetes medication with no copay or appetite suppressing qualities. I didn't gain anything back for 7 months but after I started to the doctor found FOUR samples (3 in Sept, one in Dec) that I'm stretching out a bit by taking the shots every 9 days instead of every 7 since Nov. It's okay for me to do that because all of my #s are in very good shape.

Coulda just gone to Glendale and had a relaxing day. Just sayin'... OR CATERED...

It's that much more dramatic if you play the video at 2X speed.

I didn't realize her son is a new member here. [ @Callas ]

I read the Greek tycoon when it came out, and I believe her character's name was Matallas.

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I keep trying to throw a boomerang that was given to me back to the giver but, well, you know...

How sad it will be when you toss him overboard on the last night.

What a pair of milquetoasts! You'd both be crapping your pants if you ever had the cojones to explore this south pole: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—on Mars. The otherworldly landscape is, for the most part, a distinct red hue, but recent images reveal unusual frosty features that have turned the Red Planet’s south pole white. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express orbiter captured stunning views of a winter wonderland on Mars, but this isn’t your regular snowfall. Instead, Mars’ south pole is covered in layers of carbon dioxide ice and dust, according to ESA, creating the mesmerizing scene across the planet’s southerly region of Australe Scopuli. The winter season on Mars sees temperatures drop as low as -190 degrees Fahrenheit (-123 degrees Celsius). As cold as it is, Mars doesn’t get more than a few feet of snow. Unlike snow on Earth, Martian snow comes in two flavors: water ice and carbon dioxide, or dry ice. On the one hand, water ice turns to gas before it touches the surface, due to the planet’s thin atmosphere; dry ice, on the other hand, does reach the surface. Although it looks like a winter wonderland, the images were taken in June, when it was almost summertime at Mars’ south pole. According to an ESA release, the warming rays of the Sun are causing the seasonal ice layers to begin their retreat, evident on the left side of the image where dark patches are swooping in. As sunlight shines through the dry ice’s translucent upper layers, the ice at the bottom sublimates—turns to vapor directly from a solid state—and creates pockets of trapped gas. The pressure builds up until the layers of ice at the top start to crack, sending jets of gas bursting through the surface, carrying dark dust from below. After bursting its way through, the dust then falls back onto the surface in a fan-shaped pattern guided by the wind. A view across icy hills in the Australe Scopuli region near the south pole of Mars. In the above view of Australe Scopuli’s seasonal ice caps, layers of ice and dust overlap in a swirling dream across the Martian surface. The image was captured by the High Resolution Stereo Camera on Mars Express, allowing the topography of the landscape to be derived from the digital terrain model. The image offers a closer look at the fan-shaped pattern created by the bursts of dust, creating boundaries between the layered deposits. ESA’s Mars Express launched in 2003, and has provided breathtaking images of the Martian landscape for more than 20 years. The spacecraft compiled the most complete map of the chemical composition of Mars’ atmosphere, observed the planet’s moons Phobos and Deimos in detail, and traced the history of water across Mars, according to ESA. The mission also carried a lander named Beagle 2, but it was lost on arrival and never conducted scientific operations on the Red (or, apparently, white) Planet. https://gizmodo.com/mars-orbiter-captures-a-winter-wonderland-on-summertime-mars-2000540892

I have a bunch of greeting cards with gay porn stars from back then that I collected that have been sitting in a trunk in a closet for a couple of decades. I sent one with a self-addressed, stamped manila envelope to Jeff Stryker, explaining we were born on the same day, and asked him to sign it and send it back (along with a recently- worn jockstrap). He sent back the signed card.

Another showbiz legend has died far too young... The croc from CROCODILE DUNDEE, 90. RIP