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I can't argue against that.

I'll be honest, probably 75% of my arguments on "climate" are more about timing and mandates though. This one's no different. 1 in 6 farms with over 500 head are doing this. That's a great start, and a great place to stay slow and steady.

Now I don't mean sloooww, I mean judge results, refine tech, realize the breakthroughs that only occur through practice and not a computer model. One of those farms above found out adding their creamery waste added dramatically to methane output. It was rocket fuel for the bacteria and produced massive spikes in methane. Others have learned things that have led to breakthroughs in fertilizers.

As the big boys learn the lessons and improve the tech, the little guys become more apt to look with raised eyebrows. That's when you start to experience innovation that reduces the price of the tech because manufacturers start competing for business.

The alternative - where government pushes mandate after mandate, and farms only comply because they have to, means they all implement the most cost-effective (upfront) system to comply and not really give a crap about impact. It also strings the farmer up by the balls because he has no choice but to pay whatever the tech costs.

Make no mistake though. This is heavily subsidized. None of these things above present any real kind of break-even point. Not saying that's a bad thing, we just have to stay the course and let all the good breakthroughs keep happening, as they always do, at their own pace.

The Cav's looked good.

They are finally going into the playoffs healthy.

They have lots of options.

Thanks all for the welcome back.

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No, no, not this time.

I've been fascinated over the years because stories like this just keep entering the radar from time to time. Last time I jumped in it was something like "biologist have the highest death rate of blah, blah, blah" and the rate was insane.

Yeah, this time frame is really troubling. This is a bit different because "the science" is a bit more on the exotic side. I feel like when this happens so quickly, it's because there was a bad egg on the inside about to get compromised. Either that or there was such a breakthrough that it was time to eliminate the people that did the hard work so a corrupt mega-corp could take advantage.

In example A, think Chinese spy (but not Fang Fang )
In example B, think defense contractor with someone on the inside.

Obviously, just spit balling though.

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Netanyahu (it is not "Israel" - something Celm once highlighted) - that has a vested and urgent need to keep the country engaged in wartime activities. We all know why. Trump & Hegseth were something of a clown show for listening to and being swayed by Netanyahu as was reported in detail (article you posted Nothlima). But we are where we are. Trump will claim a massive victory even though no such victory is real. Some will believe him no matter what. Some will try to justify the incompetence we have seen "Because" - but the facts are the facts and this was not good on any level. The only person truly happy an who has come out with benefits after this whole scenario has played out is Putin. Period.

It's odd that now all of a sudden you think capitalism is the enemy of the poor. That's a new one.

Since this is a SCOTUS thread I thought I would just post this here. I'm wondering how anyone who espouses this kind of BS over the public airwaves could ever be an impartial juror on the SCOTUS?.............

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas blasts progressivism as threat to America

He said values in the Declaration of Independence have "fallen out of favor."

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Wednesday delivered a televised broadside against progressivism, a political philosophy he described as an existential threat to America and the principles that founded it 250 years ago.

“Progressivism seeks to replace the basic premises of the Declaration of Independence and hence our form of government,” Thomas said in a speech at the University of Texas Austin Law School pegged to the nation’s upcoming milestone birthday.

A spirit of “cynicism, rejection, hostility and animus” toward America -- by Americans -- has taken hold, Thomas said in remarks carried live on CSPAN.

Thomas, the Supreme Court’s senior conservative member, spoke broadly, not referencing specific contemporary events or political figures to make his case. But his comments come at a critical time for the sharply divided country and the Court.

He said that the values enshrined in the 1776 Declaration of Independence have “fallen out of favor” among Americans -- a trend perpetrated, he argued, by “intellectuals” and the nation’s colleges and universities.

Thomas also said he believes many people no longer believe “all men are created equal” and deserving of “unalienable rights” protected by a limited government.

“[Progressivism] holds that our rights and our dignities come not from God, but from government,” he said. “It requires of the people a subservience and weakness incompatible with a constitution premised on the transcendent origin of our rights.”

The 77-year-old justice was appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and is one of the longest-serving justices in history. He is a staunch conservative and has been a reliable vote in favor of the Trump administration's positions in cases.

Thomas said Washington has been overrun by elected and appointed officials who lack commitment to “righteous cause, to traditional morality, to national defense, to free enterprise, to religious piety or to the original meaning of the Constitution.”

“They recast themselves as Institutionalists, pragmatists or thoughtful moderates, all as a way of justifying their failures to themselves, their consciences, and their country,” he said.

Thomas called on Americans to stand up for their principles and endure personal "sacrifices," if necessary, to preserve the nation's democracy.

“In my view, we must find in ourselves that same level of courage that the signers of the Declaration have so that we can do for our future what they did for theirs,” he said.

https://abcnews.com/Politics/suprem...library/media/663330170&id=132084353

Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles

ByAP
Updated: Apr 16, 2026, 11:19 pm

CLEVELAND -- — Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.

Making his 11th major league start, Messick (3-0) faced one batter more than the minimum through eight innings before Leody Taveras led off the ninth with a grounder that just eluded diving second baseman Juan Brito and went into right field for a single.

Blaze Alexander followed with a line-drive single to center before the rookie left-hander was removed to a standing ovation from the crowd of 14,748.

Taylor Ward's single off closer Cade Smith loaded the bases, and Gunnar Henderson's sacrifice fly drove in Taveras. Pete Alonso hit an RBI double that put runners at second and third with one out.

Smith then retired pinch-hitter Colton Cowser on a fly to center and Samuel Basallo on a grounder for his fourth save.

The 25-year-old Messick walked two and equaled a career best with nine strikeouts. He was charged with two runs in eight-plus innings, his longest outing in the majors. He threw 112 pitches, 78 for strikes.

The most recent no-hitter in the majors was Sept. 4, 2024, when Shota Imanaga and two Chicago Cubs relievers combined to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 at Wrigley Field.

Cleveland has the longest current gap between no-hitters. The team’s last one was Len Barker’s perfect game on May 15, 1981, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chase DeLauter walked in the first and Ramírez drove a first-pitch fastball from Shane Baz (0-2) into the right-center stands to give Cleveland a 2-0 lead.

Steven Kwan hit an RBI single in the fifth and George Valera added a run-scoring single in the sixth.


https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401814962

I heard. The part you missed is the blockade is to stop ships leaving that have met Irans requirements...like being just ships that paid tolls or are friendly to the regime. We are simply meeting their blockade on one end of the strait with one of ours on the other. They aren't going to be in control of which ships enter and exit the strait.

We stop when they stop.

Welcome aboard, Preacher1. We are all trying to keep the faith. Browns need all the help they can find! LOL Bard

I think she's probably a week or 2 away from that.

For many years to come!

Good for you! I'll toke to your sobriety tonight. 👊

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I believe the Browns feel that with this defense if they can have an improved offense they can contend in the AFC North. They need to finish the Oline rebuild and find some more weapons at receiver and hope that either Sanders can take a leap in his development or Watson somehow returns to 2020 form. If neither happens and the team gets off to another bad start to the season, I expect Garrett to get traded at the trade deadline. Many experts are saying the 2027 draft class has potential to be one of the best draft classes of all time. I do not see the Browns trading him before then because this draft class is not seen like that. There will be 3 receivers maybe more that will have a higher draft grade than Carnell Tate. Let's face it if Arch Manning were coming out this year, he would be #1 overall before Mendoza. Dante Moore will also be rated very high at QB and a few other QBs are viewed as 1st round talents at this time. That class is being viewed as being deep at the marquee positions QB, WR, and DE.

Mice hate peppermint and also ammonia will deter them (smells to them like cat pee)

I remember when I liked in Michigan. I must haver been 9 or 10. We got a mouse in, and set a trap. We caught it pretty quick. My mom couldn't take it out, so guess who had to do it. lol Never saw another though. We set further traps, but never had them go offf, or had the bait disappear.

I just had problems logging on...finally shut down the putter went threw the entire log on process again..it worked..!

Browns sign a veteran free agent cornerback


https://www.cleveland.com/browns/20...ndered-exclusive-rights-free-agents.html

I certainly like that idea in principal. It makes perfect sense to me. But what it brings into play is yet another instance where you have the refs making a judgement call which will always be second guessed and will vary from officiating crew to officiating crew.

I know something needs to be done and your idea is as good or better than any I've seen to this point so don't think I'm knocking it because I'm not. What my intentions are is to say that no matter what you do to resolve it, it will bring up yet another issue.

Funny Berry has been on the job for 7 years ,and this is the best QB room
He can put together . Ranking the NFL GMs he is definitely bottom 5

I never said anything about guilty. I was addressing Damans comment.

You were around here during the OJ fiasco. I was the one saying he was innocent because he was found innocent, and people got mad at me.

Read his words again, then my words again and you will find you are barking up the wrong tree.

I think there is 2

The first major issue the crew faced...


Artemis II toilet returns to 'normal operations' after brief issue
Melina Khan
USA TODAY
April 2, 2026, 9:44 a.m. ET
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