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    1. XD-GEM

      Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

      The Key bridge was built before the enhanced safety rules, so its collision protection was minimal.
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      Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

      I remember the Easter Sunday collision (I was a child). The flames warped the bridge. I had nightmares about crossing the bridge only to have it end mid-span. As to Port of New Orleans getting more traffic, it would likely be minimal. We're not a big containized cargo port. More likely the...
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      The Lafayette Police Chief wants to follow New Orlean's lead in ignoring the law!

      The thing is that you don't have to prove that point. By posting the sign, the property owner is assuming liability for your protection, no matter how competent (or incompetent) you are.
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      NOLA Wants to Exclude French Quarter From Concealed Carry Without Permit.

      SB 194 would bring about true statewide pre-emption. As to wanting to declare large areas as gun-free zones, why can't they see that ALL of the worst mass shooting events happen in gun-free zones. :dunno:
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      Skool me on the geo political situation

      One other thing worth mentioning.... When you're dealing with a jihadist mentality, especially when there is some huge attack of some kind, look to Islamic history. They very much like to "reclaim" dates on which things did not go well for them in the past. October 7, the day of the Gaza...
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      LSP seize 64 unlawful pistols during Mardi Gras

      Without trying to stir up the "in" or "at" a parade debate, let me say that there are NO parades on Bourbon Street. There are a few that parade in other parts of the Quarter. It's possible that the clause referring to an event for which a permit is needed was invoked. If such a permit was...
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      Skool me on the geo political situation

      You don't have to be a dumb coonass to not understand the troubles in the area now called Palestine or Israel. The best geo-political minds of the last century haven't been able to fix it. The root of the problem is what Real Estate agents always say, "Location, location, location." That area...
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      Coyote Attack, It's a Wild One!

      I love the spiked jacket. I could sure use one of those walking around the streets of New Orleans. Do you think it comes in Men's XL?
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      More Bad News on Firearms.

      The government is going after anyting gas operated. First it was stoves. Then it was guns. How long before you have to give up your colon?
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      Talk about a shock!

      Apparently even the newer domestic vehicles are getting expensive to work on. I saw this recently; it talks about how a taillight problem became a $5600 nightmare.
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      Talk about a shock!

      Every speck of dirt on my 23-year-old vehicle is an extra layer of urban camouflage.
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      Inspection sticker renewal

      Late fee in Orleans parish for an inspection was $5 the last time I had to pay it. If there's no fee in the state law, it may be a parish-dependent thing.
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      Conservatives and Liberals.

      REALLY long article, but worth the read, James Bennet, former NY Times editor, goes in-depth on how "illiberal" liberals have ruined the traditional liberal ideals. https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/12/14/when-the-new-york-times-lost-its-way
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      Generator question

      One other consideration is protecting your sensitive electronics - computers, smart TV, etc. Look for an"inverter generator" or some such similar label like "constant wave" power. This keeps the 60Hz frequency stable and a pure wave. Without that, you run the risk of damaging the electronic...
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      Generator question

      Whatever you get, do the routine maintenance - include running it periodically. You don't want it to fail when you need it most.
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