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[vapviking]

I've never really been in to break dancing, so I don't really understand it as well as I might, but I would think this is another one of those Olympic events that are very difficult to score. The more subjectivity there is in evaluation, the further, it seems to me, it would be from an Olympic sport.
There are other Olympic "sports" that have the same problem. I guess my perspective is just one view, but to me, you need objectivity to fairly evaluate someones performance relative to others.

And your gift link worked fine, by the way.

Okay, well you'll never be called to be a judge!
I mean to say, it seems way more subjective to you or to me - because we don't know anything about the finer points.
Yes, there is that "judging" aspect to a lot of the 'sports'. Aesthetic Gymnatics? Huh? Ice Dancing?
But even the aestetic gymnastics is broken down to a point ststem of evaluation for almost every move they make.
I started to learn, from the NYT article, about the 'sections' of the performance, the names of some of the moves, etc, now I'm looking forward to seeing some of it.

Definitely want to hear the commentary!

I remember, in the 80's, all over NYC these guys were out with the big sheets of cardbord on the sidewalk.
It's come a long way.

I don't think this is a case of Olympics elevating a sport, rather the other way around. Hip Hop, breaking have taken a place in the world and Olympics is reconizing that.

 

[cybrguy]

It should be fun to watch as a spectator, no matter what. I'll give it some time and see if I can figure out how they score. I will admit to having been fascinated by it when I have run across it in real life.

 

[florduh]

It’s Official: Google Is a Monopoly

After a year in court, a U.S. Judge said Google has a monopoly over search. What comes next may take years.

gizmodo.com

 

[cybrguy]

I'm missing Jack on the big screen. I've seen all his films so many times I can quote you the dialog. Great characters. I think he retired early, but if I had the scratch, wouldn't I?

 

[florduh]

Whenever a politician wants to increase the deficit by cutting taxes in a way that mostly benefits the wealthy and corporations, they like to tout the downstream economic benefits of blowing that hole in the budget.

I wonder. Do you think writing policy that benefits non-billionaires might have some beneficial downstream economic benefits as well

New Report: Every Dollar Invested in U.S. School Meal Programs Provides $2 in Health and Economic Equity Benefits

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Center for Good Food Purchasing released an analysis of school meal programs in the U.S., finding that the programs

www.rockefellerfoundation.org

So, the ROI on free school meals is over 100%. We get $2 out from every $1 we put in. You'd be stupid not to take that deal

 

[cybrguy]

I wonder. Do you think writing policy that benefits non-billionaires might have some beneficial downstream economic benefits as well

What are you, a communist?

You'd be stupid not to take that deal

Or Republican. They seem to be all in on hurting themselves to make political points. Take a look at the politics of Mississippi or Alabama or Louisiana. They seem to go out of their way to punish their poor.

 

[florduh]

What are you, a communist?

Or Republican. They seem to be all in on hurting themselves to make political points.

Guess it depends on who your constituents are. Because the ROI from free school meals is spread across the economy. The vast majority of the benefits from tax cuts goes directly into the pockets of the rich.

 

[Knewt]

Guess it depends on who your constituents are. Because the ROI from free school meals is spread across the economy. The vast majority of the benefits from tax cuts goes directly into the pockets of the rich.

The ROI is spread across the economy, then into the pockets of the rich. The GOP is eliminating the middleman (middle class).

 

[cybrguy]

Taylor Swift just had to cancel all three of her shows in Vienna due to a confirmed terrorist plot. Very sad for the people who had tickets, but much less sad than if they hadn't learned of it ahead of time.

Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after Austrian police say foiled terrorist plot targeted shows

Two people were arrested in what police said were terrorist plots at major events in Vienna. One was a 19-year-old who authorities said pledged his allegiance to ISIS.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[CANtalk]

GOP believes it can win this election — in court, if necessary

Republicans learned from their 2020 mistakes — and have good reason to believe the Supreme Court is on their side

www.salon.com

Michele Bachmann claims Tim Walz signed a 'hate white people' law in Minnesota

Former Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) responded to the selection of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as the Democratic vice presidential nominee by claiming the Minnesota governor signed a law requiring students to "hate white people" in her state."What they did is they infused all the school curriculum with...

www.rawstory.com

Utah outlaws books by Judy Blume and Sarah J Maas in first statewide ban

State has ordered 13 books by seven authors, six of them women, to be removed from every public school classroom and library

www.theguardian.com

Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground

Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X.

www.wired.com

 

[florduh]

Like Ben, I am a Real American Patriot. We need to prevent SOCIALISM, an evil philosophy that has killed over 700 BILLION people, from taking root in America.

How do we do this, fellow Patriots? By creating a Social Wealth Fund and issuing a share to every American. Then every Patriot can participate in our Glorious Capitalist stock market.

Social Wealth Fund for America ❖ People’s Policy Project

A plan for a dividend-paying social wealth fund in the United States.

www.peoplespolicyproject.org

 

[macbill]

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

www.livescience.com

 

[florduh]

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

www.livescience.com

Oh hell yeah. I'm getting 60,000 FPS in Fortnite in 2034

 

[CANtalk]

Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win​

Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win

Trumpist county election officials are preparing to throw the process into chaos.

www.thebulwark.com

 

[cybrguy]

Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win​

Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win

Trumpist county election officials are preparing to throw the process into chaos.

www.thebulwark.com

Another reason why a 20 or 30 point win would help quite a bit. The good news is it appears that trump will do everything he can to make sure that that happens.

 

[florduh]

U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village

Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of Paris's medical services.

www.si.com

What a fucking embarrassment. American Olympic athletes are getting the preventative healthcare they can't afford in the US while they're in Paris.

Also, speaking of our Shithole Country:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1821667362774659287

Does Gruesome Gavin understand that stealing the belongings of homeless people doesn't magically make them not homeless? I hope this scumbag's career completely flames out before he's within a country mile of the White House.

 

[macbill]

Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during 10-day challenge

More than 600 people registered for the event this year, with two coming from Canada and 108 from other states.

floridapolitics.com

 

[CANtalk]

MSNBC Host Lawrence O’Donnell Slams His Own Network on Air Over Trump’s Press Conference

He also took it upon himself to “correct” a “mistake” the network made in its coverage of Kamala Harris.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[cybrguy]

Good on you, Lawrence, and you are absolutely right. What the fuck is wrong with the media that they have not learned yet?

Of course, that's a rhetorical question, because we know exactly what is wrong with the media. It's a matter of who owns the media. Duh.

 

[Radwin Bodnic]

Politics in Europe and in the states as well and then the Olympics have completely monopolized the media these pasts weeks.

Meanwhile in the Middle East :

Israeli attack on school in Gaza kills at least 15 people

The attacks occurred as a high-level Israeli delegation visited Egypt in an attempt to revisit Gaza truce talks.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[florduh]

Politics in Europe and in the states as well and then the Olympics have completely monopolized the media these pasts weeks.

Meanwhile in the Middle East :

Israeli attack on school in Gaza kills at least 15 people

The attacks occurred as a high-level Israeli delegation visited Egypt in an attempt to revisit Gaza truce talks.

www.aljazeera.com

With an American weapon. Provided by Joe Biden and the American taxpayer.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1822248347761070223

On the same fucking day:

US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza

Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

www.aljazeera.com

Sure glad every problem in America is fixed. So we can afford to give billions to a Rogue State hellbent on dragging us into a regional war

The Fake News Media and disgusting politicians in the US and our proxy Israel all say this is a "war". Ok. Every war ends with a peace agreement.

Israel's position is that they will continue hostilities until every soldier in the opposing army AND their families are dead.

That is an insane, unreasonable position. Absolutely shameful that Joe Biden is continuing to provide support for this.

 

[CANtalk]

When Trump comes to town, he brings excitement, leaves unpaid bills • Daily Montanan

When Donald Trump comes to town, he brings excitement and crowds. When he goes, he leaves unpaid bills behind.

dailymontanan.com

 

[cybrguy]

What a surprise, eh? Who would have thought Donald Trump not paying his bills?

I do find it interesting that when they talk about the 20,000 or so people that stood in line to go to this rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Glendale, AZ yesterday, they don't mention the fact that it was like 110 degrees outside. I would love to go to a rally for them, but there's no way I stand outside in 110 degree weather to do that. I am impressed.

 

[florduh]

I'm more impressed with the protestors who had the balls to call her out for the mass murder campaign her Administration has been facilitating for 10+ months.

Uncommitted voters had hope for Harris’ Gaza policy. It’s fading.

In Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris told some ceasefire advocates she was listening—then shut others down.

www.motherjones.com

Here’s why two protesters interrupted Kamala Harris—in their own words

“When people are demanding a ceasefire and arms embargo and an end to the genocide and you say that we want Donald Trump to step in place—it just shows a lack of accountability.”

www.motherjones.com

The first time this happened Kamala, very stupidly, pulled a Hillary and said "shut up unless you want Trump to win". Thankfully she had a better answer the next day, but it was still pretty weak. But that tells me she's movable.

Bibi wants Trump to win. There are two options. He either:

Pulls a Reagan 1980 and keeps the slaughter going until Trump wins so Donnie can look like a peacemaker.

Or... the October Surprise is, Bibi starts an all-out war with Iran. Gas prices go to $5/gallon.

Biden can stop all of this with a single phone call. This was true the whole time. But it seems particularly stupid not to do it now.

 

[florduh]

'Neoliberal capitalism' has contributed to the rise of fascism, says Nobel laureate

The attacks on democracy and freedom "have never been greater in my lifetime," warns Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz.

www.abc.net.au

Neoliberalism isn't instituting "free market" reforms and letting the chips fall where they may, like its proponents claim. It's writing every rule and regulation in our society to benefit corporations and the wealthy at the expense of everyone else.

When the divine right of kings was the iron law of the world, God didn't literally say these inbred fucks get to rule. That's just some bullshit they came up with to keep the rube peasants in line.