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I don't know why MD isn't listed as the worst to drive in... but things that often make driving an even worse experience is the out of state drivers that either think they own the road or they wish to take a nap on it. 9 times out of 10 if you see someone erratically driving here, it's from PA/DE/NY, or they are old, drugged out, or on a cellphone. There's also the people that don't seem to know about right turn on red or conversely, those that don't know how to read specific signs that say DO NOT turn on red. In the city, you've got the pothole problem and aggressive driving. In my town you've got the druggies walking in all black at night and the ones that just black out at the wheel at a red light and start slowly rolling backwards... Today on 95 I saw a man on the overpass waving an upside down flag and giving motorists the finger. Hope his day gets better.

Unfortunately no. Everywhere I've asked - nursing homes, library, charity places all stated that they would not accept them or are not accepting anything due to covid or some kind of regulation involving 'textbooks and learning materials'. A few years back they wouldn't even accept a sports almanac and a bible concordance. The guy at the dump took them off me moments before I pitched them. At least he got some use out of it. Even more strange lately when I've stopped at the local goodwill they still claim to accept glassware and other items but when the guys take them they throw them in the trash.

So this location would have huge stacks of ammo loaded on wheelie carts in the middle of aisles, sometimes not even near the guns. The place is overrun with customers but I never saw many employees, and certainly no one watching these carts.

Interleukin 23 is an inflammatory cytokine for your T-helper cells (the good things that COVID and other diseases eviscerates). In English - it's a molecule that T-cells secrete. When your T-cells go haywire, they start leaking out too much of these things and thus your body says "hey dude whatcha doin'?" and causes inflammation.. so much inflammation that you start attacking your own cells. They can even cause neurological and psychological disorders. There are many types of cytokines in both humans and pets. IL23 seems to trigger psoriatic conditions, but may also be linked to seemingly different diseases of the stomach and intestines. These can also trigger severe allergic reactions in the body too. My dog takes a similar injection that targets IL31 which is linked to allergies, and the added bonus that it has positive response to IBS/IBD too - which combined with steroids means my dog goes from chewing his feet raw, vomiting, and refusing all food - to thriving. 🤪 It's big business to promote these drugs, they are very expensive indeed.

Awoke yesterday to discover my FiL had been in a serious hit and run accident. Police cannot find the scum that did this. He's pretty badly banged up. Husband is beside himself. It's a small town and it's the UK where there's cameras everywhere, they've got to find these guys somehow? Met with the friend going through divorce. Implored to seek out lawyer and gave a list of some good ones I think will be helpful. As much as I'd like to take this chick to task for hurting this guy and his child, no sense in me getting too involved. Only keep stressing he needs to stand up to her and get angry enough to fight legally. I'm pretty sure she's got to be having an affair and he doesn't realize it yet. Spent the rest of the day doing housework. The smell of bleach in a freshly clean bathroom gives me joy. Cleaned out fridge... and found a jug of six day old expired milk (I don't drink this but others do and I just... how do you not notice???!!). Then noted all the stuff that needs to be taken to the dump in spring. I don't know where my parents manage to constantly collect stuff but it's crazy. They have a set of encyclopedias from the 60s. No one wants to take them or has some kind of restrictions on taking them, but my parents don't want them to go to the dump.... well what else can I do here?

Apparently this investigation and case has been going on for a while. Cabela's in Delaware sits at the Christiana Mall location, which is one of the busiest tourist malls in America. Over the course of a year the investigators found a scheme to steal over 500,000 rounds of ammo, which was distributed and used in crimes throughout the east coast. This location had all ammo in unsecured areas and routinely looked the other way as a gang of individuals stole boxes upon boxes a day. This made the gang lucrative amounts of money and were surprised themselves with how easy it was. The DOJ has been demanding to documents pertinent to the investigation but Cabela's does not want to show them. It was only after the company was issued a subpoena did they start locking the ammo behind counters. I have been to this location and have seen previously how ammo was stored, unsecured in any way. It was baffling to me. Is this common?

*sigh* I loved the movie. Ryan Gosling deserves that nomination. No other actor could have pulled that off and committed to the role that well. Barbie isn't just a movie about women, it's a movie about men too... and to some degree perhaps there's a lot larger message regarding men (they weren't shy about that as it's even in the taglines). That might be upsetting to some people, but imo it works very well. I'm kind of annoyed that he nearly had to apologize for being nominated. He might not win, it'd be funny if he did though. Tremfya is a monoclonal antibody treatment targeting IL23 cytokine/protein for those suffering from extreme plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. IL23 can be the problem in many different serious diseases including COVID. As it is an antibody treatment it can weaken the immune system, as it's goal is to reduce your immune system from attacking your body. There's risks to that of course.

I would also agree it's a waste of ketchup. 😕 I don't think the failure to clean up anything properly is a gender related issue, more like an idiot related issue.

Working on Chrome now. 👍

Also when trying to post here it got stuck on "submit/saving" reply for about two minutes. I could only see that my reply is above by duplicating this thread tab and checking replies.

I have only been able to access unread content once yesterday (the load more activity once on that page does not work at all), otherwise the page just either times out after a lengthy wait or never connects. This happens on any browser I try.

Oh good. I thought this was just me. It started yesterday. A few others could also replicate it too.. 🫠

Well it's one of those reports that seem to conflict with this one: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/alcohol Drinking in moderation did not seem to harm the brain, whereas alcoholism did and when compared to alcoholism vs not drinking the winner was clear. https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/health/alcohol-dementia-study-wellness/index.html Here is something from 2018 talking about the harms of no drinking and drinking too much. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2018-08-01/study-finds-long-term-abstinence-and-heavy-drinking-may-increase-dementia-risk

K1s are still a process that works for some people. We certainly did it. Not sure I'd have done that knowing what I know now, but hey it is what it is. Anyway this does seem like a postmaster issue, so I'd head over to your local post office and see what they'd suggest. I always get very confused by people saying they need to have their name on the post box - in all the years I have lived on this rural route we only have the house number on the box. Now of course our mail service has always been terrible (bunch of knuckleheads that can barely pay attention on a good day), but they never lost, misdelivered, or rejected any official documents and certainly not a USCIS item. BTW, I'd suggest the OP sign up for informed delivery - that shows you what's coming, which means you can see when the postman 'forgot' to deliver something.

My husband and I met when we were teenagers. I knew from that moment that he was the one for me, but we also knew that we were young and a lot had to happen to get from point A to point B. Financial independence was a big part of that as well as finishing education. You are both young and have a whole future ahead of you. I'd suggest making sure your lives are stable with good financial backing first before jumping feet-first into immigration matters. Take time to visit more and develop your relationship together. We did not marry until I was nearly 30, so as you can imagine, not a lot of people can wait that long nor am I suggesting it. I'm only suggesting that once you start on an immigration journey you need to be well-prepared for it. Financial requirements, insurance, getting your degrees will all help to secure that future you're dreaming of together. But also learning about your families, and each other will be important before you leap.

I think there is a lot missing to the story. The barn owner is saying that they have religious objections that keep them from celebrating the union (what does this mean or entail?) but that it is fine for the couple to get married there? So what is the problem? Well, the barn owners were pretty petty here by mentioning it in the first place. So the only thing I can guess is that they would allow them use of the barn, but would not provide other things such as an on-site coordinator (which would be important), and other items which is included in their wedding package you pay for. So I went to their site and for a fee (which is far cheaper than venues I know about around these parts) they'd give a couple an amazing services package for that price. You're talking catering area, cleanup, decor, bridal room, and more... anything you can think of. So if I take the article at face value they basically said "well you can use the barn... if you pay us the money but you aren't getting anything else because that would mean we're celebrating it". So I'm thinking this couple saw a dream location for an affordable price, with dream services, had their heart set on it and then got very disappointed. That could have been avoided if the location was unashamedly honest to begin with. Man I wish I could have dropped a cool few thousand dollars and gotten all that for my wedding. By the end of my wedding I wanted to toss the venue coordinator off a cliff from the amount of stress and idiocy she caused. Anyway while this made a news report, and I blame the incomplete reporting of the local publication, it sounds like this couple has other options that will hopefully provide them a good experience. I know the disappointment when a venue tosses "surprises" can be crushing for any bride.

I'd suggest visiting off and on for a few years to see what America is like. America is a big place and honestly, it will still not give you the big picture of what truly this country is like, but it is a start. You're young and have a life ahead of you. Make connections here by finding friends and who knows, there might be a special someone out there eventually. To be able to visit, visa free, is a special privilege not many get, so it's wise to never do anything to jeopardize that. I know someone that grew up absolutely loving the US, but as an adult he certainly kept on with his education and job in the UK. Chance would have it he met an American lady in a pub one day, and the rest was history.

I came up with the name of an attorney who supposedly is very good. I won't say he's junkyard though, as I'm not sure this young father is looking to be nasty. What he needs is guidance and protection. I just don't think he's going to listen to us though. Perhaps I need to suggest that if his wife will not seek therapy, that he needs to talk to someone himself, for his own mental health. You know I asked my dad what he thought of that appointment today, and it suddenly occurred to us that the flow of the conversation with the PA was so odd and he seemed so confused to the point we both believe he was actually hungover.

I love it when I get up before dawn to get my dad all the way over to a doctor's appointment in time, and then the doctor (well... the PA...) doesn't even know what he's doing there for. I don't love it when the sword wielding scary guy I've noted for many many many months on the street corner (I won't say begging.. because his sign is not asking for money.. I can't say protesting either because the sign is gibberish.. but I'd absolutely say he is a danger to others) and warned the police about, actually did pop off over the weekend and go into local businesses threatening people while naked. If only they like took it seriously before. My husband tells me his friend is getting a divorce. Was quite a shock. I feel for the guy and I feel for their kids. But he also tells me the situation and I think these two people need serious counselling (she has huge baggage that needs therapy she can't expect her husband to fix). Unfortunately she's the one requesting the divorce, wants pretty much everything, and is demanding to just use one attorney - hers. So both my husband and his friend asked what I thought. I thought it was a terrible idea, recommended the friend find some representation, because it sounds as if he continues to let her dictate all terms of divorce in this way she will clean him out. He's made some mistakes that I don't think any reasonable woman would find that objectionable, but this breakdown is in no way his fault. His way to be amicable without really agreeing to the divorce in the first place, is to let her have what she wants because he still loves her. I've had some female friends get themselves into serious issues in this way when their relationships failed, this is the first time I've seen a guy follow this pattern. Not sure he's going to take my advice. But what can you do?

Well guys it looks like our options for ordering such delicacies is smaller now. British Corner Shop is going into administration. This is the second time it's happened. https://anglotopia.net/anglophilia/anglophile-deals/british-corner-shop-is-no-more-bcs-has-gone-into-administration/

Accordion folder, organized, and labeled. Also don't be like a certain someone who told their then-fiancé that they had misplaced their passport, had a panic attack, and spent hours tearing apart their house before needing to drive down to London very early the next morning. 🤣🤪 Bottom line know where everything is and have it ready. You'll be just fine.

If you bring her here on a K1 and you marry, she cannot return to Canada to as you say "have that all process while she is finishing her last semester". She would have to remain in the US with you. K1s can only work and enter/exit the country when they are authorized to do. The wait on that authorization process is growing ever longer and I expect that to continue. There is nothing wrong with visiting (proof that the person intends to return from wherever they came), marrying in the US, her returning back to Canada, and applying for a spousal visa for her. You do not need a K1 to do that. Marriage is in the domain of the state, so people are allowed to freely travel and marry in the state they choose. However, the person must return home and apply for a spousal visa. K1s are for those couples who cannot otherwise travel to the US to marry (they were previously denied entry, or they want to get married in the US and have no intent on returning home, or they don't want to be apart as a married couple). The question will be timing, and if she is still committed to finishing school in Canada then applying right away may not be prudent. Remember green cards, which she will have at the end of a spousal visa, are for staying in the US, and typically people will want to have their plans in other countries wrapped up. The plus side about spousal visas are instead of having to adjust status as a K1 and be in limbo for a long time to do anything, no adjustment is needed and the person can work immediately. But again, green cards are for living in the US, and she'd want her Canadian commitments finished. You will also need to have met and have established good evidence. Other things to consider will be: do you make enough to fulfill the financial sponsorship requirements whichever path you choose?

Happy New Year to all! Yesterday was spent drinking punch and cider of the non-alcoholic variety, making up a seafood platter, chicken salad sandwiches, and cheese/crackers for snacking, watching movies with plenty of popcorn, and playing Scrabble-Monopoly - a new mashup of the two games. Dessert was a Smith Island cake by me. Briefly watched Anderson Cooper get silly drunk for a while. Today is traditional pork and sauerkraut.

I wanted to give a little update to this old thread. I passed a good deal of information that I was able to dig up involving individuals in this case to the relevant authorities and to some alternative sources. I hope that it provided useful info that the feds could use against this specific criminal. I am pretty ticked off though that the FBI let this guy flee the country.... while they recovered some of the stolen taxpayer money, $1.5 million is a drop in a bucket. and this was another guy I tried looking into. The FBI's court filing is here: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67594550/1/united-states-v-syed/

New immigrant short term insurance is what some use. I can tell you though you'll pay a premium and not actually be covered for much if at all. Of course finding a doctor that actually accepts it will be another challenge. In the end, you'll pay for peace of mind that's not really peace of mind. Of course plenty of people still do it. Absolutely get signed up for real health insurance asap.