Again...

Cleavage...

FFS...have you never been to a fucking beach...or a local pool...or a watering hole...Fucking Retards...

Is this better???

Kimmy's makin' a thousand bux per hour pulling ticks off people and sending them in for testing...

I feel like I should send Pedo Gates a thank you card.

I need to talk about my neighbors because I have been holding this in for too long.

They had a birthday party this weekend. For one of their kids. In their backyard.

I counted six children and two adults. There were balloons. There was a cake on a folding table. It lasted maybe two hours in the middle of the afternoon.

And I am sorry but who is going to tell people that you cannot just do this.

The noise. Six children making the sound that six children make. For two hours. On a Saturday. I had things I wanted to do in my own home and instead I had to listen to a party I was not invited to and would not have attended anyway.

The cars. Two extra cars parked on the street near my house. On the public street, yes, but near my house, which means in front of the area I consider to be my general zone.

And the balloons. One of them came loose and drifted into my yard and I had to be the one to deal with a stray balloon on my own property because of a party that had nothing to do with me.

They did not warn me. No note, no heads up, no hey we are having a small thing on Saturday. They just decided to have a celebration in a yard that shares a fence with mine and let me find out about it by hearing it.

If you are going to host an event, even a small one, the neighbors should be consulted. We share an environment. My Saturday is part of that environment and they spent it without asking.

I am aware some people will say it was just a kids birthday party. To those people I would say it is never just anything when it affects the people around you.

Leverage traders getting absolutely vaporized like they bet their rent on a meme coin

What triggered it? And does it stop at $67k?

[Video: How does crypto work?]    https://x.com/i/status/2058094946670813658

 1968 Shelby Cobra GT 500KR, 428 Cobra Jet FE engine.

Senator Joni Ernst [Nutjob Joni] revealed that IRS EMPLOYEES OWE $50,000,000 IN UNPAID TAXES!

The people who enforce the tax laws aren’t paying them.

Let that sink in.

Honeywell Mark 18 Mod O Grenade Launcher

Firing a 40 mm grenade the MK 18 was used extensively on river boats in Vietnam.

It used a hand crank mechanism and was the only hand cranked weapon used since the original Gatling Gun.

Apeel (specifically its main product, Edipeel) is made primarily from monoglycerides and diglycerides, which are plant-derived lipids

. These compounds are the same types of fats naturally found in the waxy cuticle of fruits and vegetables, as well as in many common processed foods like chocolate, salad dressings, and baby formula 5

 Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and processes:

Core Ingredients: The coating consists of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides. These are created from plant oils (historically sourced from grapeseed, cottonseed, or soybean oil, though the specific current sources are proprietary) 

 Manufacturing Process: These lipids are produced through a chemical reaction called glycerolysis, where vegetable oils are reacted with glycerol. While early documentation mentioned the use of solvents like ethyl acetate and heptane in the purification process, Apeel states they have since adopted industry-standard manufacturing methods that do not rely on these solvents .

Organic Version (Organipeel): For organic produce, Apeel uses a product called Organipeel. This formulation includes the same monoglycerides and diglycerides but also contains citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to act as a fungicide and help distribute the coating 

.The company markets the product as a tasteless, edible layer that slows down water loss and oxidation, effectively doubling the shelf life of produce like avocados, citrus, and apples

. While the ingredients are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, the specific formulation and exact sourcing remain proprietary trade secrets .

Organipeel, the specific Apeel formulation approved for organic produce, has been discontinued and is no longer commercially available or in use.

Regarding Whole Foods:

Current Status: Whole Foods has not issued a blanket corporate ban on all Apeel products.  While their global produce purchasing team states they do not buy items treated with Apeel, regional inconsistencies mean some stores may still carry treated conventional produce.

Organic Policy: Because the USDA permits Apeel on certified organic produce, it is possible to find treated items (such as avocados or citrus) at Whole Foods, though the specific organic version (Organipeel) is no longer on the market.

 Verification: Consumers are advised to check individual fruit stickers or the grower’s website for transparency, as Whole Foods does not provide a definitive public guarantee for all regional locations.

 Other major retailers like Publix, Trader Joe’s, and H-E-B have publicly stated they do not purchase or use Apeel-treated produce. (Also Sprouts)

 You can identify Apeel-treated fruit through the following methods:

1. Check the Sticker for the LogoThe most reliable indicator is the Apeel logo on the individual produce sticker (PLU label).

Visual: Look for a small icon depicting a circle (representing fruit) with two leaves to the left.

 Text: Some stickers explicitly state "Edipeel" (for conventional produce) or may include terms like "coated."

Note: While the "Apeel Reveal Act" (H.R. 4737) aims to mandate clearer federal labeling, checking for the logo remains the primary consumer method in 2026.

 2. Observe Physical CharacteristicsApeel-treated produce often exhibits specific physical traits due to the coating's ability to lock in moisture:

Be extra vigilant with these specific products, as they are the most frequent candidates for Apeel application:

Avocados (the most common)

 Citrus (limes, lemons, oranges)

 Apples (including some organic varieties)

 Cucumbers (specifically English cucumbers)

 Melons and Mangoes

   There is no specific PLU code number (e.g., a code starting with "6") that universally identifies Apeel-treated produce.

Standard PLU rules still apply: 4 digits for conventional, 5 digits starting with 9 for organic.

 Do not rely on the number sequence alone to detect the coating; you must look for the specific logo or text on the sticker.

  The coating is composed of monoglycerides and diglycerides extracted from plant materials such as grape seeds, soy, or other seeds.

Function: These lipids form a thin, invisible barrier that reduces water loss and oxidation, effectively doubling or tripling the shelf life of produce like avocados and citrus.

 Processing Concerns: While the base ingredients are natural, the manufacturing process utilizes solvents like heptane and ethyl acetate to extract the lipids.  The FDA asserts that residual levels of these solvents and potential heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium) in the final product are below safety limits and pose no health risk.  Critics, however, argue that the presence of any industrial solvents or heavy metals is undesirable for organic food.

 (COTTONSEED OIL IS TO BE AVOIDED DUE TO CONTAMINATION. ALL VEGETABLE SEED OILS SHOULD BE AVOIDED BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT HEALTHY)

 Despite regulatory approval, skepticism remains in certain health communities:

Transparency: Because the product is registered as a pesticide with the EPA for organic use, the full list of "inert" ingredients (making up ~99% of the formula) is proprietary and not publicly disclosed on labels.

 "Unnatural" Freshness: Some consumers report that Apeel-treated fruit (especially avocados) may look fresh on the outside while spoiling internally, or possess a rubbery texture, leading to concerns that the coating masks spoilage.

 Allergenic Potential: While Apeel Sciences states the product is allergen-free, the lack of long-term independent epidemiological studies means rare allergic reactions cannot be entirely ruled out.

"Out where the busses don't run" was my favorite, here's the ending....

I should buy the series from Amazon or however that works. Kim says she never saw it.

She was busy in doctor school or something. Each episode was like a mini-movie.

Michael Mann knew his weapons. "Thief", "Heat", etc. His technical accuracy was amazing.

I learned what an 'oxygen lance' (major metal cutting device) is from the movie "Thief".

Last "Miami Vice" scene.