Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

Dockstavarvet CB-90, if I ever win the Powerball I won’t buy a Ferrari but I will have my own CB-90
military - giving poor people the chance to drive expensive shit.
The government won't let me own an M1 Abrams ; but if you enlist, you can drive it or shoot stuff.
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Haha! Strangely enough, there were thousands of dehumidifiers sold in the 2005-2012 time period that would catch fire if left unattended. Huh, isn’t that the point of having a dehumidifier?

We had one in our server room that caught fire and caused the fire sprinklers to go off, flooding about 3000 sq.ft. Of our offices. Of course, when following up on it, I found out that there was a recall on them for that reason.







A few months the outdated, but everybody loves the freak shows, right?

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Haha! Strangely enough, there were thousands of dehumidifiers sold in the 2005-2012 time period that would catch fire if left unattended. Huh, isn’t that the point of having a dehumidifier?

We had one in our server room that caught fire and caused the fire sprinklers to go off, flooding about 3000 sq.ft. Of our offices. Of course, when following up on it, I found out that there was a recall on them for that reason.







A few months the outdated, but everybody loves the freak shows, right?

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I live in an HOA and love/hate it…. Keeps the properties at a certain standard for appearance and maintenance, but yeah, always a Karen or Ken trying to find meaning in their miserable lives and just keep stirring shit into the pot. A lot like The Pit now that I think about it! 😆

We do a pretty good job keeping those jackasses off the board here in my neighborhood though, and honestly, most folks just mind their own business and simply try to be good neighbors.

Regardless, like most things in life, there are pros and cons to either approach. We all just need to decide where we fall on that line and frankly, as long as it doesn’t interfere with my life, we should respect other people’s decisions if they chose a different path.

Just my $0.02

Motivational PICTURE THREAD Rules: New catted down pipes for my truck arrived:

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need more of these

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There’s actually a guy around the corner from me who has a real race car (old Lola Can Am open cockpit car) in his shop that he fires up every month or so… It has a small block V8, but sounds like a big block with straight pipes! I love it!

Rules: Pushed the truck out yesterday long enough to do the brakes and swap over to my new track rubber for an event next week:

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Aheem: “Let ‘Em In” Wings 1976
Someone′s knocking at the door
Somebody's ringing the bell
Someone′s knocking at the door
Somebody's ringing the bell
Do me a favor
Open the door and let 'em in, ooh, yeah


Selection bias is a real bitch. Ya'll need to stop acting like you didn't have shit music that went #1 back in the day. :ROFLMAO:

Struck a nerve?

If that was a hit, I missed it.
 
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Slower traffic, keep right is a foreign concept to most people.
Down here, the interstate traffic runs about 85mph. It would be perfectly safe if it weren't for left lane campers running 69mph.

In my AO it’s more like 90 until you reach the next onramp. Slow to 35 (0 if you are anywhere close to fagland, I mean Disney), resume previous speed about one mile later. Rinse repeat until the God’s smile upon you and you reach your exit.
 
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In my AO it’s more like 90 until you reach the next onramp. Slow to 35 (0 if you are anywhere close to fagland, I mean Disney), resume previous speed about one mile later. Rinse repeat until the God’s smile upon you and you reach your exit.
South of Apollo Beach it ramps up to 90 until you hit Bradenton. Once south of Sarasota, up it goes again.

North of SR-56 it's 90+.
Anything south of that down to Brandon it's up and down.

I truly think the speed would stay higher if all these snow birds would go home.
 
In my AO it’s more like 90 until you reach the next onramp. Slow to 35 (0 if you are anywhere close to fagland, I mean Disney), resume previous speed about one mile later. Rinse repeat until the God’s smile upon you and you reach your exit.
When I-4 was being built and an overpass went in, we would grab a piece of cardboard and slide down the fresh sod on the embankment.
 
When I-4 was being built and an overpass went in, we would grab a piece of cardboard and slide down the fresh sod on the embankment.

We did that along rocky creek. Since the section was brackish, we had to do it at low tide or we ended up in the water with the gators and the blue crabs.

How many times did you run over a stake that was used to keep the sod from sliding down?

0 for me. About 10 for my next door neighbor
 
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Climate Change Predictions from "An Inconvenient Truth" and Current Status in 2025​


In *An Inconvenient Truth* (2006), Al Gore presented a compelling case for the urgency of addressing climate change. The documentary detailed the science behind global warming and warned of its severe consequences if greenhouse gas emissions were not reduced. Below is a summary of the major predictions Gore highlighted and an assessment of where we stand in 2025.

Key Predictions in *An Inconvenient Truth*
1. Rising Global Temperatures:
Gore predicted that global average temperatures would continue to rise, leading to more heatwaves and extreme weather events.

2. Melting Polar Ice Caps:
He warned that ice in Greenland and Antarctica would melt at accelerating rates, contributing significantly to sea-level rise.

3. Rising Sea Levels:
Gore suggested that rising temperatures would lead to the thermal expansion of water and ice melt, threatening low-lying areas and coastal cities.

4. Increased Frequency and Intensity of Natural Disasters:
The film highlighted that hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires would become more frequent and intense due to warming oceans and shifting climate patterns.

5. Ecosystem Disruption and Extinction:
Gore warned that many species would face extinction as their habitats changed or disappeared.

6. Health Impacts:
He linked global warming to increased heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases from worsening air quality, and the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria.

7. Economic and Social Instability:
He forecast that these environmental changes would lead to widespread economic disruption, food insecurity, and displacement of populations, exacerbating geopolitical tensions.

Where We Stand in 2025
1. Rising Global Temperatures:
- The global average temperature has risen approximately 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels (2025 data), which aligns with Gore's predictions of warming trends.
- Heatwaves have become more frequent and severe, with record-breaking temperatures observed globally.

2. Melting Polar Ice Caps:
- Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting faster than predicted in 2006. Satellite data confirms significant ice loss, contributing to global sea-level rise.

3. Rising Sea Levels:
- Sea levels have risen by about 4 inches (10 cm) since 2006, consistent with projections. Low-lying areas like Miami, Venice, and island nations face chronic flooding.

4. Increased Frequency and Intensity of Natural Disasters:
- Hurricanes, wildfires, and floods have intensified, matching Gore's warnings. For example, 2023 saw record-breaking wildfires in Canada and severe flooding in Pakistan and Europe.

5. Ecosystem Disruption and Extinction:
- Biodiversity loss has accelerated. Studies estimate nearly 1 million species are at risk of extinction, including many marine and polar species affected by warming oceans.

6. Health Impacts:
- Heat-related deaths and diseases such as dengue and malaria are on the rise, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Air pollution, exacerbated by fossil fuel use and wildfires, is causing widespread respiratory problems.

7. Economic and Social Instability:
- Climate migration is increasing, with millions displaced by extreme weather and rising seas. Food and water scarcity are leading to heightened tensions in vulnerable regions.

Conclusion
While some of Gore's predictions seemed dire at the time, most have materialized to varying degrees by 2025, with some, like ice melt and extreme weather, occurring faster than anticipated. Global efforts, such as the Paris Agreement