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"An Ohio man is accused of raping a teenager girl and taking nude photos of her while living under her bed for weeks."

"Wright allegedly held the teen down and forced her to have sex. According to prosecutors, she knew he was living under her bed but her mother did not."

"Wright was arrested after the girl's mother discovered him. It's unclear whether the girl invited Wright to stay at her home, and it's also unclear whether he ever left the home while allegedly living there."

https://people.com/crime/ohio-man-allegedly-lived-under-teen-bed-weeks-sexually-assaulted-her/

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Slayer1030 posted...

https://wach.com/news/local/fort-jackson-soldier-south-carolina-incident-on-camera-april-2021

update

Interesting.

"According to one incident report, an African-American man approached a woman walking in the area on April 8, put his hand around her waist and then put her hand down the side of her shorts. The woman then pushed away and when she did, her shorts partially came down. As she pulled her shorts back up, the man put his arm around her waist for a second time, according to the incident report. The woman then ran back into her home.
A second incident report showed on April 10 a woman was walking when an African-American man approached her and picked up a baby who was with her. The woman said he tried to walk away with the baby but she grabbed the child back. She said this happened three times before she told the man it was not her baby and she "did not have the right to allow people to hold the child." She then went home and said she wanted to prosecute, but no charges have been filed, according to the incident report.
Officials have not confirmed whether the man seen in the video is involved with any of those incident reports."

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Frizzurd posted...

Damnit. I meant to pick cauliflower as worse. I hate when the title suggests something else

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I'm glad I don't have to deal with a lot of those disruptions. That must be incredibly frustrating for a lot of people living there

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"The investigation determined that the people involved were of both different and similar races."

O_o

What is similar supposed to mean in this case?

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Now that I'm looking at older pictures of Subways, they seemed to have more of a vintage feel at the time. Now they are all same exactly the same. No uniqueness and a very corporate fast food feel. If you've seen one Subway you've seen them all.

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Subway isn't terrible but I guess it's not that memorable and the branding is just getting tired and folding to all the newer competition that has been popping up the last 5-10 years.

Not sure how they can turn it around. To me, Subway just seems.... old and boring and non-original. I guess they need to change something up, but not sure what suggestions I'd give them.

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It'll be interesting to see what evidence they found/discovered that finally led to the arrests.

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"The six cases out of 6.8 million doses given in the U.S. involve a rare and severe type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, which was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets, the FDA and CDC said in a joint statement. All of the cases involve women between the ages of 18 and 48, and the symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.
These are not the typical blood clots we usually think of in the leg, for example those occur with a frequency of hundreds of thousands per year, Azar noted. Rather, these are rarer events a blood clot in the veins of the brain that are thought to be perhaps triggered by an immune reaction. Thats why were seeing this predominantly in younger women.
Birth control could play a part health officials just dont know yet, she added."

https://www.today.com/health/us-pauses-johnson-johnson-vaccine-after-blood-clot-reports-t214757


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The girlfriend is the prosecution's witness (the people trying to convict Chauvin). They brought her on the stand to say good things about Floyd, but his and her addictions were also brought up because if they didn't bring it up and have her on the stand, the defense would have made a case that the prosecution is hiding things from the Jury and it could cast doubt in Jurors minds and make them think that the prosecution is trying to hide stuff. The defense could say "Oh look what they're trying to hide from you. Look what they don't want you to know. This is what George Floyd did, etc."

So it's sort of a good strategy for the prosecution to get negative information out of the way and be transparent.

She wasn't required to take the stand by anyone.

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Every morning (or whenever I wake up if I'm sleeping in) without fail. Sometimes twice a day if I've done something that really made me sweat.

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Reminds me of a watch I had when I was about 12 yeas old, which probably cost no more than $20 or $30.

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Guide posted...

It's not a personal choice when it can kill other people, is the thing.

It's a personal choice, and by law, it literally is a personal choice. There is no government mandate saying otherwise. So quite literally, it is a personal choice. People who feel they are vulnerable to the virus and feel they can benefit from the vaccine should take it and socially distance if they're worried about it.

If you're concerned, take the vaccine, "mask up" and continue to conduct your business or daily routines how you see fit.

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hockeybub89 posted...

Becuase they are stupid. You seem really big on choices until someone chooses to criticize something you agree with.

Criticize it all you want. I was responding in kind until it became obvious there can be no posts supporting people's right to chose whether or not they get vaccinated.

I've always held the position that if people want to take the vaccine, they should. I'd never criticize someone who decided to take it. And for the people who choose not to, I wouldn't criticize them either.

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SamAnders posted...

I wonder why antivax bullshit is being modded

Hmm

I didn't post anything anti-vaxx. Didn't say it was bad. Didn't say not to get it. Just defending people's personal choices.

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Bio1590 posted...

Because 25% of Americans believe in some regard that covid was "planned" and being a healthcare worker doesn't automatically exempt you from being a fucking qanon fuckwit idiot.

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/24/a-look-at-the-americans-
who-believe-there-is-some-truth-to-the-conspiracy-theory-that-covid-19-
was-planned/

I would respond to your post, but two of my messages have already been deleted by the mods. Seems like there's no room for any type of discussion on this.

Coincidentally, though, all the posts disrespecting our troops using disparaging terms are still up.

So, I can't really respond to your post.

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MabusIncarnate posted...

I get these fuckers at least 3-4 times a day. The other day it was 7. Recently the text messages have started also. I put my number on so many do not call lists and it seemingly does nothing. It's really irritating.

Yeah. Apparently some states and cities get more than others. My cell phone provider has started to alert me if it's spam/scam, but they're only accurate about half the time. I get maybe 1 or 2 each day.

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These types of scams really upset me. Some of these robocalling scams are terrible and seem relatively untraceable/uncatchable for the vast majority of times (a lot of them are based overseas). These usually seem to affect older individuals and more education is key. But some people have lost their life savings to these or a significant amount of money. It really gets me upset that our older/more vulnerable population is getting taken advantage of.

They call so many people. All it takes is one or two a day getting scammed out of thousands to make it worth it for them.

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littlebro07 posted...

so what youre saying is an overwhelming majority of our healthcare workers are getting the vaccine?

Sure, you could look at it that way. Or you could look at it and wonder why 30% of our healthcare workers (who are on the frontlines with this virus and are quite familiar with it) are leery about getting it or won't get it.

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As of mid march, almost 20% of healthcare workers say they flat out refuse to take a vaccine and 12% are undecided.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/19/health-workers-covid-vaccine/

People from all backgrounds are choosing not to be vaccinated and that is their right. Just like it is your right to chose to be vaccinated.

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Rain_Dust posted...

Arrogance overrides intelligence.

No one should feel inclined to put something in their body to protect themselves against a virus with more than a 99% survival rate. Especially an entirely new type of vaccine that hasn't had the opportunity for long term testing.

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100 Degree weather every day forever or 20 Degree weather every day forever? (You still have access to air conditioning and heat)

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yutterh posted...

I dont think wearing a mask everyday will actively lower your immune system. There are plenty of ways our body builds up an immunity. Vaccines are one way. Added protection so our body doesnt have to work as hard when we do get sick, will probably give us a stronger immune system honestly. As our body wont be fatigued in constantly dealing with things.

Also I wasnt saying that everyone should be forced to wear a mask. I just meant for it to be normalized so it is pretty common to see people with and without masks. No where did I say mandates should be normalized.

Fair enough. If someone wants to wear a mask, that's fine by me. Same if someone wants to take the vaccine. People should do what they feel is best for themselves.

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I'm curious that 32% of CE (so far) said they don't even hang out with friends AT ALL. Is that really the case? Have some of you avoided seeing your friends for an entire year?

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yutterh posted...

So what is your source for this? This was the first link when I typed into google if masks lower your immune system.

https://www.henryford.com/blog/2020/11/debunking-covid19-mask-myths

Without doing too much research, it seems like the response you quotes brings up more questions than answers. Googling immunity, one of the first results states, "Immunity is acquired actively when a person is exposed to foreign substances and the immune system responds. "

So it'd be interesting to know if the doctor in that article thinks masks don't protect people from being exposed to foreign substances.....

The obvious answer is that you can't live your whole life trying to escape a virus. And wearing your mask for one second, but taking it off a few feet in the door, etc. doesn't help anyone. It's purely madness.

Masks can be helpful in certain scenarios. Forcing the general population to wear them while going about their day and saying when they can take them off is not helpful and probably actually counterproductive.

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It depends on where you go, what state, what the sentiment is, etc. In certain situations masks are "required" but from what I've experienced it's pretty relaxed in some cases.

I've never stopped traveling and enjoying my life since the pandemic started. I've flown round-trip five times since the pandemic... masks are required on airlines to some degree, particularly before take off. Depending on where you go you need to go with the motions... but other than that live mask free as much as you can or want. It's pretty obvious a lot of the mask mandates are extremely silly and aren't effective. There's no sense in having to wear a mask to walk in the door to a restaurant only to take it off 10 steps in sitting a table. It's ridiculous.

My motto is if I'm in an establishment and see someone without a mask, I'll take mine off too.

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meralonne posted...

Its just a pity that Trump decided to stop scamming banks and started scamming Republicans instead. Oh wait, hes still scamming banks, too.

Yeah, yeah, that's right. Biden is the way to go. Such a great dude. AOC + 3 all day, too, yo

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Crazy.. even all those years ago he still looks clueless. I guess Trump was right saying that Obama pulled him out of the trash heap

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Dakimakura posted...

I haven't gone outside since the pandemic started

Really? Not even once to get fresh air? How has that been?

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Everyone's lifestyle has changed, but the question is, what are you doing where you have a choice? For instance, not going to Vegas during its shut down doesn't count as a precaution because you had no choice. But since Vegas is open now and you would have normally went or had plans to go but are intentionally choosing not to go specifically because of being precautious of the virus, that would count as a precaution.

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harley2280 posted...

So the driver was white?

No

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Yeah I dunno... interesting question. When I think of "older" people doing things (40+), I usually do envision recreational activities outside, or BBQs with family, etc. etc.

I really don't know how many people over 40 hang out in an apartment together just by themselves...

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beer and wine

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I'd try Ebay, but only because I've had an Ebay account for ages. Ebay has never really let me down and you'll likely have a lot of options to chose from. Pick from a reputable buyer and/or someone who has pictures of what you're fixing to buy.

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I feel that 19 might be a little too young for a relationship if you're 33. A lot of personality, life experiences and knowledge is learned between 18-25. Personally, I'd feel more comfortable at at least 23. At the minimum probably 21.

But I don't necessarily think it's *wrong*

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"Juror No. 92, a white woman in her 40s, wrote on a questionnaire that she had a very favorable opinion of Blue Lives Matter. I would be terrified if our police departments were dismantled, she wrote, according to what the defense lawyer read aloud during jury selection. However, it is obvious that change needs to happen.

"At least 10 of the 15 jurors and alternates chosen indicated that they had already formed a somewhat negative opinion of Mr. Chauvin. (The third alternate was dismissed on Monday.) But their views were nuanced several said they had positive views of the police, but also believed that the criminal justice system was biased against Black people."


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"A white intensive care nurse who said if she saw someone on the street who needed help, she would feel obligated to step in. A Black grandmother who said she had no personal experience with the police or the criminal justice system.
A white widow who rides a motorcycle in her spare time and said she believes that all lives matter. A Black man who works in banking and said he was eager to serve on the jury of the most historic case of my lifetime.
These are some of the jurors appointed to weigh the evidence in the case of Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer who is accused of murdering George Floyd, a Black man.
The jury is a demographic mix: three Black men, one Black woman, and two women who identified themselves as multiracial. There are two white men and four white women. They are urban and suburban, ranging in age from their 20s to their 60s. The two alternates are white women."

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/us/chauvin-trial-jurors.html

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Kloe_Rinz posted...

The riots occur because of a failure of the justice system. How can you call that as good as you can get?

How did the justice system fail? Prosecutors found charges and he was charged within a week... which is actually pretty quick compared to A LOT of cases. We are now holding a trial to determine if he should be found guilty or innocent.

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HaVeNII7 posted...

Yes. I would also defend my home if I had to. But it doesnt change the fact that the riots need to happen, if he gets off free. Its bigger than me, you, or any person.

When the legislature fails, the protests fail, and the peacekeepers fail, theres no other avenue to take than brute force. Until those in charge are forced to listen. And at that point, violence is often the answer.

That is why it is CRUCIAL to listen to the publics outcries BEFORE it gets to that point!

We have a justice system in place that is working its course and we should respect the outcome. If people don't agree with the outcome, I will say that there is no perfect justice system and ours is about as good as you can get.

We don't have lynch mobs anymore. That's not how it works.

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What should the store be sued for exactly???

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Hopefully Biden will step up and do an executive order. Legit would potentially gain an extra vote if I knew he had common sense.

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What do you plan to say if they wanna meet up?

I don't know what FL is but maybe your time could be spent better doing something else. To each his own, though. Not sure what your goal or entertainment value is

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I feel fine, AOC+3

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Oh wow just looked it up. How strangely erotic!

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masticatingman posted...

Probably some legal reason. Cant complain when YouTube is the source of so much readily available free music

That's interesting how that works. There's plenty of music uploaded by random people, full songs, etc. but some of the actual Youtubers or creators are worried about including a song within their video due to copyright.

How does that work?

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It seems a lot of high cost of living states have a higher min wage than the national average. I googled Cali and Oregon and I'd assume other higher cost states are in-line with those two, but I can't say that with certainty.

It seems like maybe it should be a bit more though. Cali min wage is $12. If you have a couple living together, both making *absolute* minimum wage, that's $24/hr. What kind of living situation would that be in CA?

I do not think lower cost states need to have a $15 minimum wage. Someone making $15 an hour in some of the southern states may not be living lavishly, but likely not suffering. Especially if they share a place with their spouse or partner.

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Given it's basically the only in person game store left, yeah, I think it's pretty unfortunate.

I think a lot of physical retail having financial troubles is unfortunate. I'm not all that impressed or please with online retail. It's great and all, but I prefer physical stores.

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Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) always stuck out to me when I learned about it. Google the "Butterfly Child" or "Butterfly Boy". There's some videos on Youtube.

"Jonathan Pitre (/pit/; June 2, 2000 April 4, 2018) was a Canadian from Russell, Ontario, a small town near Ottawa. Pitre was born with a rare genetic mutation called recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), which causes external and internal blistering across the body"

Basically, there are blisters all over his body and he has to take an excruciatingly painful bath and have his medical dressings changed every other day, which takes about 3 hours. He was one of the oldest to survive the condition.

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I think it'd be a bit weird living in a state where most of the other part of the state is in a different time zone.

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What places do they have to eat in Auckland? Seems like kinda big city

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