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It's interesting, because unlike Columbia, Penn police are regular Philadelphia police. It's a police precinct specifically for Penn, not a private security force.

Hyena_Of_Ice posted...

No, not that pic. The 2nd pic in one of my previous posts. The seashell-shaped thing in the upper middle in that image.

Yes, that's a turbocharger. Formerly just for sports cars, they are now turning up everywhere. Allows small engines to make competitive power, but require higher (expensive) grades of gas and introduce a new failure point.

I used to have a turbocharged Subaru that would push you back in your seat when it kicked in, but my current car is not especially fast, yet it has two turbos on a struggling 1.5L engine. One just to get it rolling and another for when you actually need to merge.

Negative. I sympathize with the cause, but trashing private property, trespassing, violating codes of conduct, and really being generally immature about how large bureaucratic organizations function, is not the way to accomplish your goals.

Hyena_Of_Ice posted...

BTW, what is that seashell-shaped thing in that same pic? A motorcycle engine?

In the middle? I think it's a spare tire (the image is complaining about cars that lack a spare). My car has run-flats instead of a spare, which would be great, except they seem to be made of tissue paper, and need to be replaced way more often than for my previous cars.

For a while, most Coke company sodas had cap codes that would give you a free 20oz for every five that you bought. Or you could get other things, but none of the other options had an "exchange rate" that was as good as the free soda coupon.

It's worth noticing that the two noteworthy schools who have come to an agreement with the protestors (Brown and Northwestern) were dealing with protestors who had much more achievable demands.

No and not just no but hilariously no.

They're stockpiling weapons to use on the protesting students!

For double, absolutely. For 10% no way.

Yes, two: Solid networked HP B&W duplex laser printer. Meh networked HP color laser printer/scanner that I got for free (nice color prints, but the scanner is weak).

divot1338 posted...

A sunroof/ moonroof combines all the benefits of driving with the windows down with the privacy of having them up.

It's really hard for me to stick my elbow out of my sunroof while driving.

Also note that medical technology is far more advanced in Fallout.

Much of humor depends on an unexpected or reversed outcome. Punching up is a reversal of the usual power structure so it enables humor. Punching down aligns with existing structures so its humor must depend on reversals like being surprised that somebody would dare say something so callous or tension regarding whether an opinion is honestly held or a character. It's weaker and riskier (and not in a good way).

Zikten posted...

Those schools are all going to regret this, when fewer new students sign up in coming years. Most young people are pro Palestine, and they won't want to attend these schools

19 out of 20 applicants are rejected by Columbia. I think they'll be fine.

Maybe replace leaf blowers with rakes during high pollen days?

While Sambas are God's Own Sneaker, there are several Samba-adjacent Adidas that can be a little dressier. Look for subdued color combos of Busenitz, for example.

rideshort posted...

I live in DC and getting by just fine with $60k with a child. Give me $100k and I will be quite well off.

Good DC private schools are about 50k/yr.

cjsdowg posted...

I did not say it was his fault, I said that it is happening under his watch. In this topic people keep saying I said things that I never did. But to your question here I am speaking about the UNRWA.

https://theintercept.com/2024/03/22/gaza-unrwa-funding-congress/

The truth is that most countries already already knew that UNRWA was dirty. It didn't matter to them whether Israel was making up this particular complaint or not. It has decades of problematic history. That's why countries normally skeptical of Israel accepted the accusations immediately. They were already looking for any excuse to cut their funding. It's long past time for UNHCR, which every other refugee in the world relies on, to take over UNRWA's mission.

I have a Computer Science Engineering (BSE) degree from a top-10 university. The "engineering" part is what people are most impressed by. I'm not going to disagree; it was really hard. No grade inflation in engineering classes, and definitely no "Gentleman's C". Oh well, at least it wasn't an even harder engineering degree...

9/10: I love Home by the Sea, Domino, Take Me Home, etc. But I hate Easy Lover, Sussudio, and his other blue-eyed soul. On the third hand, he has a major role in one of the best This American Lifes (https://www.thisamericanlife.org/339/break-up , act 1).

Family Guy has hideous artwork, and not even in a good way.

It doesn't have to happen. Use a gel wrist rest for keyboard and mouse. Sit at a height that doesn't force tension in the back of your hand. Avoid key combos that splay your fingers wide. And most importantly, pay attention to your body and if you feel pain, instead of ignoring it, adjust your workspace and/or posture.

hockeybabe89 posted...

If the US has all the leverage over Israel and can dictate their decisions, then how are groups like AIPAC powerful enough to have so much sway over American politicians?

A defining aspect of antisemitic conspiracy theories is the internal contradiction that Jews are both powerless parasites and all-powerful controllers of the world.

It's because otherwise we wouldn't be able to tell who's a tourist.

Thexder version of Moonlight Sonata.
Moon Patrol theme.

There would have to be a rule that compensates for the advantage of being lighter (while still being obese).

More and more cars have distance sensors in the bumpers, which are a great feature, except it makes even minor bumper repairs much more expensive.

littlebro07 posted...

Mitsubishi Mirage is still an option. Quick google search shows they're only 151 inches long (and come with a 10 year warranty!)

Probably not the safest car on the road though

I'll check it out! It's for my wife to drive to work, so small and unsafe is an ideal combination.

Lord_Shadow posted...

I'm pretty [sure] Isreal is the ones who got tiktok put before congress.

Okay, now we're veering into Jews-Control-the-World Anti-Semitic conspiracy territory...

Just get a Unicomp Model M and be done with it.

It's also really hard to buy a truly small new car. Your choices are basically MINI Cooper Hardtop (expensive repairs) and Fiat 500 (even more overpriced). There's no more Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Chevy Bolt, tiny Kia, etc.

It's because writing with ancient skeletons is a way to establish dominance.

I think he's Quaker, talking about Meeting for Worship.

CADE_FOSTER posted...

Notice how they dont treat the neo nazis in this country like this they are given freedom of movement and right to protest crazy

In fairness, it's because the neo Nazis are too dumb to get into these schools, so they couldn't organize extended disruptive demonstrations.

Their demands are of no consequence to the university, and they will not be students much longer. I'm not disagreeing with their stance, but it is completely hopeless. Only those Google workers who were recently fired have a greater misunderstanding of their situation.

I thought this topic was going to be about Nutella vs. chocolate.

You might want to check out this book:
https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-point-click-adventure-games
It's really well done, and comes with a PDF version.

Foppe posted...

Pretty sure Russia supports both sides just to cause a conflict.
Pro-Israel to make less resources go to Ukraine, Pro-Paleatinian to cause a conflict that draws energy and attention from more important matters.

Also, when Palestine becomes a country, it will be buying Russian weapons.

Creeping coins breathe! No effect.

I think your plan sounds good, and since it is a benefit, if you don't do it, you are effectively not receiving your full pay. As said above, do not touch the money until the loan is due, so you can get the full effect of compounding interest. Maybe a 5yr CD would help you with that?

Revelation34 posted...

Cellulose is not sawdust.

No, but sawdust is cellulose, and can therefore be legally added to pre-grated parm as an anti-clumping agent. We have to trust the manufacturer that they are not using the cheapest legally allowable form of cellulose.

BlueKat posted...

Sure you did, buddy

Ah, the strongest possible Internet argument. Your misconception will not prevent me from enjoying my day.

Xenogears15 posted...

Why the fuck are beef and sausage in the same category when they are two separate types of ingredients/meats?

Because they are typically so low-grade that you can't tell. Sausage vs. beef reduces to a choice of whether you want your mystery meat/soy with or without pepper.

BlueKat posted...

lol. What Ivy League school did you go to?

I went to one that was in the news early on during the conflict, for similar reasons.

emblem-man posted...

I agree that they shouldn't have sent in the cops.

Does anybody happen to know if Columbia has a campus security force that is not the "real" police? At many large urban schools, the campus police are simply a precinct (or other division) of the city police, but I don't know if that's true here.

BlueKat posted...

It's not common knowledge because it's complete bullshit. You're not "signing away your rights" as you put it, at least not at the vast majority of schools, except for maybe those super right wing religious institutions which make up less the five percent of them. And even then, getting kicked out isn't exactly a loss of rights--you wanted to go there and chose to sign a contract that you can read first when you could have easily gone to one of the majority of other schools.

Okay, fine, maybe saying "rights" is maybe speaking too loosely. The fact remains that students have very little power vs. the administration. I don't think any of them are getting an Ivy degree now. Or I should say, they won't get one without spending a lot of money on exceptional lawyers (an institution doesn't survive 250+ years with merely capable lawyers).

Anyway, here is the Columbia code of conduct, which exists:
https://universitypolicies.columbia.edu/content/statement-ethical-conduct-and-administrative-code-conduct

BlueKat posted...

Smh. I get the feeling that you've never actually been to college.

Uncalled for. I'm confident that I went to a better college than you. In fact, I went to a better one than the kids in question.

BlueKat posted...

So, you're saying they had rights before going to college, or would have more rights if they didn't go to college? That makes no sense >_>

Sorry, I thought it was common knowledge, so I didn't elaborate: Upon enrolling, students typically sign documents agreeing to certain restrictions on conduct, speech, and arbitration. Sometimes it's part of an "honor code" or "code of conduct". It basically gives the school the ability to sanction (or even kick out) a student for nearly any reason, with little recourse. Students have very little power when they get into a conflict with the administration. In other words, an otherwise legal demonstration might have serious consequences at a school, especially a private school.