Gepetto

The next 3 years are going to go slow and last a lifetime. It's a wonderful time!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/drew-struzan-dies-movie-posters-1236400361/

He lied about the worst murder on US soil this year and in a while. He lies all the time politically. He's a shill for the Democratic Party. Do you want Alex Jones saying lies too? It's not about Alex Jones, its about DA GOVAMENT!! Blah blah

Biff Tannen hates manure.

That's funny. But, it can be both (Trump and Investors), which is what I wrote. I blamed Trump too. I think today's market was down earlier today because something China did though. Market ended up slightly up today though.

It’s possible the Stock Market app didn’t update my specific mutual funds until late in the day and the 2 and 3% down shown was from the day before. I don’t know.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/29/nx-s1-5463771/epa-greenhouse-gas-regulations-cars-pollution For years the Environmental Protection Agency has pushed carmakers to reduce how much vehicles contribute to climate change. Today the EPA laid out plans to not just weaken those rules, but end them entirely. In 2009, the agency determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are a form of air pollution that the agency can regulate under the Clean Air Act. That's because those gases contribute to climate change, which harms human health. That determination, called the "endangerment finding," underpins major regulations — including strict tailpipe standards for carmakers that envisioned at least half the new cars sold in the U.S. being electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. The transportation sector is the largest source of direct greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. President Trump campaigned against "electric vehicle mandates," and once in office, pledged to roll back such rules. Three sets of regulations that push companies to build cars that burn less gasoline — or no gas at all — were in his sights. His administration and Congress have already eliminated or weakened two of them. First, the administration asked Congress to revoke the EPA waiver that allows California to set the state's zero-emission vehicle mandate. That was an unprecedented move, and in May, Congress did as requested. The federal CAFE standards, meanwhile, are still in place — for now. But the Department of Transportation is currently reviewing those rules, after stating that it costs automakers too much to comply with them, and that they drive up prices for consumers. Rewriting the rules "will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote in a statement in June. (The regulations do increase the cost of cars, but consumer groups have repeatedly found they save drivers far more in fuel over the life of the car than they create in upfront costs.) In the meantime, Congress has defanged the CAFE standards by removing the fines for carmakers who fail to meet them. That change, passed in the mega tax and spending bill that President Trump recently signed into law, could save hundreds of millions of dollars for automakers like General Motors and Stellantis that have chosen to make less efficient vehicles and pay the resulting penalties. And it removes the incentive for other automakers to comply; they face no consequences if they don't. That leaves the EPA's tailpipe standards. Under the EPA's proposal, tailpipe rules about pollution that directly harms human health, such as particulates, would remain in place; so would requirements for labels about fuel economy. But all the regulations related to cutting greenhouse gas emissions from cars would be removed. Public comments and lawsuits While the rollback of the California waiver and the elimination of CAFE fees have both been signed into law, the EPA's change is just a proposal. There will be a comment period, when companies, organizations and members of the general public can tell the agency what they think, and the EPA is required to take those comments into consideration before it finalizes any changes. Public comments will be accepted through September 21, while a public hearing will be held in August. The deregulatory push is also being challenged in court — and will almost certainly face more lawsuits. California has sued over the revocation of its EPA waiver. States and environmental groups have also asked the federal courts to review some of NHTSA's changes to the CAFE standards. The Environmental Defense Fund has repeatedly sued the Trump administration over changes that weaken environmental protections. Asked whether this latest change is likely to prompt litigation, Vickie Patton, the group's chief counsel, paused for a moment. "This would be one of the most damaging actions, really, ever taken in the history of the Environmental Protection Agency, if they move forward with an effort to just walk away from protecting the American people from some of the most dangerous pollution in our lives," she said, pointing to the ongoing effects of heat waves and fires made worse by climate change, in addition to smog and soot from vehicles. "It is EPA's responsibility to carry out the law and ensure that the American people are protected from harmful tailpipe pollution." Uncertainty for automakers Rolling back vehicle standards has long been a priority for the oil and biofuels industries, with focus on the issue intensifying as the rules grew stricter. In a statement last fall, the American Petroleum Institute called the standards an "intrusive government mandate," while the American Farm Bureau said it would "pull the rug out from underneath farmers" growing crops for renewable fuels. The auto industry's position has been more nuanced, with the major automaker trade group the Alliance for Automotive Innovation stepping up a few years ago to defend the EPA's right to set strict standards — but also frequently pointing out that it would be far easier and more efficient to have one set of standards instead of three. Recently, as EV demand grew more slowly than expected — now expected to be made worse by the administration's elimination of consumer EV tax credits — traditional automakers had been vocally warning that the Biden-era standards are unfeasible. On Tuesday John Bozzella, the president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, issued a statement saying the group is "reviewing" the proposal "to understand what it means for U.S. vehicle emissions rules going forward." He added that "there's no question the vehicle emissions regulations finalized under the previous administration aren't achievable and should be revised to reflect current market conditions." The trade group representing auto dealers, generally more skeptical of EVs than manufacturers, said that the existing rules would raise the cost of cars and trucks and that dealers "share the administration's concerns regarding vehicle affordability and customer choice." Ford, in a statement emailed to NPR, said that it appreciated the work to address the "imbalance" between the current regulations and the market, adding: "America needs a single, stable standard to foster business planning." Having a "stable" rule is a key concern for companies. While many automakers would welcome an easing of the rules, the flip-flopping between administrations and the drawn-out lawsuits create enormous uncertainty for them, even as companies have to make decisions about their product lineups five years or more into the future. As for consumers, Beia Spiller, an economist and a fellow at Resources for the Future, a nonpartisan think tank, points out that drivers like having more efficient cars. "People would prefer to have a vehicle that costs them less to operate," she says. But, she says, research shows that new car buyers focus more on up-front prices (especially now, when those prices are so high) and under-value their future fuel savings. That means market forces alone won't push cars to get clean as fast as regulations. So the rollback, in addition to increasing emissions, would also increase long-term fuel costs for drivers. But, she says, it also wouldn't send the market into an immediate U-turn toward gas guzzlers. Automakers have made major investments in cleaner car technologies. Some of those investments might be reversed, and just written off as lost money; others might be carried forward. Even as EV sales flag, she says, hybrids, in particular, are likely to stay strong.

That's interesting. Definitely sounds like coaching fixed those things over the bye week. That's pretty good.

Congrats on your team winning, 3 straight I heard. Good head coaching hire. Just looked at Bears scores this year and it was 25-24 Bears over Raiders last week and exact same 25-24 over Commanders tonight. Both on the road.

Finally found this thread. I glanced at the clock on my computer a couple minutes ago at the exact split second it turned to 11:11. BOOM!

You're wrong. Trump's right. As usual.

In my opinion there are a few more Alice in Chains songs that are better than the few chosen. I would have taken a couple not picked yet in the 2nd and 3rd round.

My mutual funds are down another 2% to 3% today. FOCK. Investors are stupid. edit: they ended up 1% to 2%. Crazy swing.

Mahomes best QB, best stats

WRONG. I refer you to point 13 in Trump's 20 point Israel-Gaza Peace Plan.

Here is the full text of the president's plan, as provided by the White House: 1. Gaza will be a deradicalised terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbours. 2. Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough. 3. If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed upon line to prepare for a hostage release. During this time, all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, will be suspended, and battle lines will remain frozen until conditions are met for the complete staged withdrawal. 4. Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting this agreement, all hostages, alive and deceased, will be returned. 5. Once all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 life sentence prisoners plus 1,700 Gazans who were detained after 7 October 2023, including all women and children detained in that context. For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans. 6. Once all hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful co-existence and to decommission their weapons will be given amnesty. Members of Hamas who wish to leave Gaza will be provided safe passage to receiving countries. 7. Upon acceptance of this agreement, full aid will be immediately sent into the Gaza Strip. At a minimum, aid quantities will be consistent with what was included in the 19 January 2025 agreement regarding humanitarian aid, including rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), rehabilitation of hospitals and bakeries, and entry of necessary equipment to remove rubble and open roads. 8. Entry of distribution and aid in the Gaza Strip will proceed without interference from the two parties through the United Nations and its agencies, and the Red Crescent, in addition to other international institutions not associated in any manner with either party. Opening the Rafah crossing in both directions will be subject to the same mechanism implemented under 19 January 2025 agreement. 9. Gaza will be governed under the temporary transitional governance of a technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee, responsible for delivering the day-to-day running of public services and municipalities for the people in Gaza. This committee will be made up of qualified Palestinians and international experts, with oversight and supervision by a new international transitional body, the "Board of Peace," which will be headed and chaired by President Donald J. Trump, with other members and heads of state to be announced, including Former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body will set the framework and handle the funding for the redevelopment of Gaza until such time as the Palestinian Authority has completed its reform programme, as outlined in various proposals, including President Trump's peace plan in 2020 and the Saudi-French proposal, and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza. This body will call on best international standards to create modern and efficient governance that serves the people of Gaza and is conducive to attracting investment. 10. A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energise Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts who have helped birth some of the thriving modern miracle cities in the Middle East. Many thoughtful investment proposals and exciting development ideas have been crafted by well-meaning international groups, and will be considered to synthesize the security and governance frameworks to attract and facilitate these investments that will create jobs, opportunity, and hope for future Gaza. 11. A special economic zone will be established with preferred tariff and access rates to be negotiated with participating countries. 12. No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return. We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza. 13. Hamas and other factions agree to not have any role in the governance of Gaza, directly, indirectly, or in any form. All military, terror, and offensive infrastructure, including tunnels and weapon production facilities, will be destroyed and not rebuilt. There will be a process of demilitarisation of Gaza under the supervision of independent monitors, which will include placing weapons permanently beyond use through an agreed process of decommissioning, and supported by an internationally funded buy back and reintegration programme all verified by the independent monitors. New Gaza will be fully committed to building a prosperous economy and to peaceful coexistence with their neighbours. 14. A guarantee will be provided by regional partners to ensure that Hamas, and the factions, comply with their obligations and that New Gaza poses no threat to its neighbours or its people. 15. The United States will work with Arab and international partners to develop a temporary International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to immediately deploy in Gaza. The ISF will train and provide support to vetted Palestinian police forces in Gaza, and will consult with Jordan and Egypt who have extensive experience in this field. This force will be the long-term internal security solution. The ISF will work with Israel and Egypt to help secure border areas, along with newly trained Palestinian police forces. It is critical to prevent munitions from entering Gaza and to facilitate the rapid and secure flow of goods to rebuild and revitalize Gaza. A deconfliction mechanism will be agreed upon by the parties. 16. Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. As the ISF establishes control and stability, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw based on standards, milestones, and timeframes linked to demilitarization that will be agreed upon between the IDF, ISF, the guarantors, and the United States, with the objective of a secure Gaza that no longer poses a threat to Israel, Egypt, or its citizens. Practically, the IDF will progressively hand over the Gaza territory it occupies to the ISF according to an agreement they will make with the transitional authority until they are withdrawn completely from Gaza, save for a security perimeter presence that will remain until Gaza is properly secure from any resurgent terror threat. 17. In the event Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above, including the scaled-up aid operation, will proceed in the terror-free areas handed over from the IDF to the ISF. 18. An interfaith dialogue process will be established based on the values of tolerance and peaceful co-existence to try and change mindsets and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis by emphasizing the benefits that can be derived from peace. 19. While Gaza re-development advances and when the PA reform programme is faithfully carried out, the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood, which we recognise as the aspiration of the Palestinian people. 20. The United States will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous co-existence.

D Gabriel: 29/52 221 yards 4.3 yards per attempt 0 touchdowns 66.3 passer rating Loss 9 - 23 to the Steelers It's about time for Cleveland to start Shedeur Sanders.

Rankings Released October 12 Ohio State 6-0 Big Ten Miami (FL) 5-0 Atlantic Coast Indiana 6-0 Big Ten Texas A&M 6-0 Southeastern Ole Miss 6-0 Southeastern Alabama 5-1 Southeastern Texas Tech 6-0 Big 12 Oregon 5-1 Big Ten Georgia 5-1 Southeastern LSU 5-1 Southeastern Tennessee 5-1 Southeastern Georgia Tech 6-0 Atlantic Coast Notre Dame 4-2 IA Independents Oklahoma 5-1 Southeastern BYU 6-0 Big 12 Missouri 5-1 Southeastern Vanderbilt 5-1 Southeastern Virginia 5-1 Atlantic Coast South Florida 5-1 American USC 5-1 Big Ten Texas 4-2 Southeastern Memphis 6-0 American Utah 5-1 Big 12 Cincinnati 5-1 Big 12 Nebraska 5-1 Big Ten https://apnews.com/live/top-25-college-football-poll-10-12-2025

I saw Live live at an outdoor amphitheater in Kansas City in the 90s. Pretty good show.

Way to go Nebraska Cornhuskers persevering on the road and coming back when down multiple times to get a road win. 5-1 now.

What is Michigan doing going for 2 down 11? I don't think their coach knows how to add.

May 2026

More recent trailer Also, check out these two, haha link

Well she looks worse with a black eye. Not a very nice thing to say about a woman's appearance, surprised you said that. But whatever. I don't have anything to say about her appearance. I do feel the scoop she got and the way she spoke in front of the President was very good. She didn't stumble over her words once; she never said 'um' once either.