Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States issued their long await Code of Conduct.
As you might have guessed, it’s basically useless. It’s unenforceable.
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Did You Know
The title of Marshall McLuhan’s influential book The Medium is the Massage: An Inventory of Effects was the result of a typesetter’s error. The original title of the book should have been “The Medium is the Message”, which was a frequently used phrase of McLuhan’s, but he was so delighted by the typo and the implications thereof that he insisted it be left untouched.
Did You Know
In the 2016 film Doctor Strange, the characters of both Doctor Strange and the villain Dormammu (via CGI) are played by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Did You Know
In the 2016 film Doctor Strange, the characters of both Doctor Strange and the villain Dormammu (via CGI) are played by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Did You Know
The production of cheese predates written history, but historians estimate that it likely coincided with the domestication of sheep around 8000 BCE and there is archaeological evidence from 5500 BCE of milk strainers used, presumably, in cheese production.
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The name “Black Friday” was first coined by police officers in Philadelphia to describe the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush. It has nothing to do with businesses making a profit during the Holiday shopping season.
Black Friday isn’t really a single day anymore. Retailers have stretched the deals to cover the entire month of November—sometimes even longer. Regardless, “Black Friday” is still the name everyone uses for this time of year.
The Term is Not About Profits
If you ask someone where the name “Black Friday” comes from, there’s a good chance you may hear a story that sounds right, but isn’t actually true. It’s a common misconception that the name “Black Friday” is based on financial jargon.
When a business operates at a financial loss, they’re “in the red.” That simply means they’re losing more money than they’re making. When the business is making a profit—making more money than they’re spending—they’re “in the black.”
The story goes that most businesses operate “in the red” for most of the year, but the big Holiday shopping season puts them “in the black.” Hence, the name “Black Friday.” Sounds good, but it’s not the true backstory.
The real origin story of “Black Friday” takes place in Philadelphia in the early 1960s. It was first used by police officers to describe the chaos that ensued when large crowds of people would come into the city to start their Holiday shopping and attend the annual Army-Navy football game.
The large crowds caused an influx in traffic incidents and shoplifting, which meant longer shifts than usual for the police officers. They started to refer to the day as “Black Friday” in a derogatory sense. If you’ve ever thought “Black Friday” sounded ominous, you are correct.
Retailers in Philadelphia tried to put a positive spin on it and call the day “Big Friday,” but “Black Friday” stuck, and it was being used across the U.S. by the late 1980s. That’s when the red and black profit backstory started to take hold.
There you have it! The origin of “Black Friday” does indeed pertain to the chaos of the Holiday shopping season. The good news is there are plenty of ways to avoid all the madness and snag great deals from the comfort of your own home. Make sure to check the historical prices of items “on sale” to make the most of Black Friday Sales—quite often they’re not as good as they appear.
“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect—you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can.
She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there.”
That’s beautiful.
Bibi, I couldn’t agree more with your post. I fell in love with a woman who was obviously not a virgin, she had been married for 3 years and divorced for 2 when we met. We have now been married for 42 years. I am the luckiest man in the world because of it.
There are more aliens in Sierra Leone than anywhere except the US. Most speak Krio. Those of you trapped and occupy the Africa continent should make your way there. They have set up assistance for those waiting for their motherships to reclaim them.
Bibi, if Nader doesn’t have the mind-set to see the value of meeting a woman like you, I do. Not saying you are looking, just saying if you were, I would be interested. I live in Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley. I am a 33 year old internet engineer. Never married, but always looking. I love football, basketball and tennis. I am an Independent who is not looking for a republican mate. I love to cook and travel. I have traveled much of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Ethnically, I am of Irish, Scandinavian decent. I am 5’10, 191lbs, with all my hair.
Your post reminded me of my plight. I am Lebanese. I am 23 and have been a member of Hezbollah for 11 years. I have killed many Jews. I recently immigrated to America. I had my DNA done and discovered that I am 50% Ashkenazi Jewish, part Syrian, some Italian without a hint of Lebanese.
So, now you can go back to Lebanon and kill some Lebanese. You fucking Jew dog.
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I’m a virgin, and Bibi might blow my mind 😬
That certainly wouldn’t be the only thing she would “blow.”
Bibi, you can blow my mind any time you feel like it. I love a woman who is comfortable with herself.
This is my new call sign that I’ll be using on the blog when I comment: M]/b
Happy Saturday!
~Michelle
We recognize your call sign and will respond accordingly.
In societies like India’s that place a high premium on family “honor” — which depends on female members’ reputations for chastity — letting an unmarried daughter work outside the home can seem risky because unsupervised contact with men could jeopardize her reputation.
Another example of a patriarchal society using “honor” to enslave women. Basically they give men the legal right to be pimps.
Without a way to earn a living, many women cannot escape violent marriages. Marital rape is not criminalized in India, and thousands of women are killed each year by their husbands or in-laws.
Bibi, you represent women who are aware of their value and refuse to compromise. I am from Normandy and I wish you were French.
The city and the state have paid out $110 million in settlements to people who were investigated by a police detective accused of rigging dozens of murder cases.
Just another example of a thug with a badge, terrorizing the minority he has been given “qualified immunity” to police.
Happy Birthday President Biden. At 81 you are still a way better choice than that grifter tRump.
I’m having some difficulties on the back end of the Avenue. There might be some intermittent connection issues while I get some things addressed over the next few days. My apologies for the inconvenience.
Thanks for informing us.
A study by the financial planner Empower found that 59 percent of Americans believe money can buy happiness, and that it costs around $1.2 million.
But just 17 percent said financial happiness can be defined by a certain net worth. Around two-thirds equate financial happiness with an on-time bill payment and being debt-free.
The Empower “Financial Happiness” study surveyed 2,034 Americans above the age of 18 between Aug. 7 and 14. There was an overall margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.
Pollsters found the first word that comes to people’s mind when asked about financial happiness is “freedom,” followed by “security” and “relief.”
The average salary Americans said would make them happy was $284,167 per year. Men’s price point — $381,000 — was much higher than average of $183,000 for women.
There was also a big generational divide. On average, Millennials listed the highest salary, $525,000, while Generation Z said $128,000, Generation X said $130,000 and Boomers said $124,000
More than 7 in 10 respondents said having more money would solve most of their problems. Nearly a third, 32 percent, said gaining $15,000 would have a meaningful impact on their lives, while 42 percent said a $25,000 gain would make a big difference.
The vast majority of Americans, 73 percent, reported feeling financial stress amid high inflation and interest rates. A growing share of American workers believe they may have to delay their retirement, if it ever happens at all.
The Hill’s Miranda Nazzaro has more here. https://thehill.com/newsletters/business-economy/4319839-americans-put-steep-price-on-happiness/
So, 59% believe that $1.2M will buy happiness, yet that percentage AT LEAST has less than one paycheck away from living on the streets and less than $10k in savings. The average salary that Americans said would make them happy was $284,167 with men at $318,000 and women at $183,000, when the average salary for Americans is $55,640. There are other stats that you espouse in your post, however, based on reality these numbers and who these respondents are represent dreams and not reality. Non of the real numbers equate to the respondents. However, the fact that 73% report feelings of financial stress and the feeling of delaying retirement or even having something when they retire is real.
Ok, since there is another Doug posted, as I am the original Doug, I will now be using this as my call sign Doug]1
Are you the Doug that used to be married to Michelle?
Yes, the original
And what are your credentials to verify that?
I agree with you A. Dour]1 seems more cerebral. That is the type of person who would be more appealing to M]/b.
I believe Doug1 because I remember Michelle commenting about Doug’s equipment. What he says sounds about right.
Yes
I am the Doug that was married to Michelle(M]/b). We were married 20 great years. It was only after we realized that our love making was so distracting that we decided to take a break from sex so powerful that we often got lost in each others arms for days.
I’m hung like a horse and she has a killer body. Together that made for some maddening sex time. She decided that we needed to take a break so that she could concentrate on her blog and other important activities. I agreed because frankly, I was lost between her legs too.
So, we split initially it was only going to be for a year. But she met this dude named Anon and fell in love with that soldier of fortune. A year later, I ran into them in New York, we basically avoided each other’s eyes lest one of us felt the urge to sneak off together.
Why this Doug]1 wants to be me, I don’t know. But for certain M]/b can confirm that I’m the big swinging dick she married. Who the fuck “Anonymous” is, is beyond me. I do know that a lot of guys were coveting that fine body so who knows what evil lies in the hearts of the lustful?
I just want to say Michelle(M]/b), if you ever tire of Anon, I’m available.
My brother, Stefan, served under the big “A.” He was 6’9″ and 275lbs of solid muscle. When I saw him with Michelle, he towered over her. But I could see he was very much in love with her. She was very beautiful and very approachable. My wife introduced me to her blog. I became a regular. Not sure which of you were her Ex, but I am certain you miss her. I was told that Anon died in Syria. But who really knows?
I met him in Algiers. Your description is spot on.
ok. whatever. good luck with all that. I am that I am.
China’s actions in the South China Sea is becoming more provocative every day. China sees this as an opportunity to take control of the area since the US is occupied on two fronts. NATO is asking the US for new ROE to deal with these situations. No sea commander wants to be the one to start firing upon China’s war ships, but the situation is coming to that.
Immediately after the first fire engagement, we will escalate our numbers to locate and retrieve those on earth we have agreed to bring up. Those of you still working on your solar flare damages need to check in with LeI.
JOKE:
Three men, a philosopher, a mathematician, and an idiot, were out riding in the car when it crashed into a tree.
Before anyone knew it, the three men found themselves standing before the pearly gates of Heaven, where St. Peter and the Devil were standing nearby.
“Gentlemen,” the Devil started, “Due to the fact that Heaven is now overcrowded, St. Peter has agreed to limit the number of people entering Heaven.
If any of you can ask me a question which I don’t know or cannot answer, then you’re worthy enough to go to Heaven; if not, then you’ll come with me to Hell.”
The philosopher then stepped up, “OK, give me the most comprehensive report on Socrates’ Socrates’ teachings.”
With a snap of his finger, a stack of paper appeared next to the Devil.
The philosopher read it and concluded it was correct.
“Then, go to Hell!”
With another snap of his finger, the philosopher disappeared.
The mathematician then asked, “Give me the most complicated formula ever theorized!”
With a snap of his finger, another stack of paper appeared next to the Devil. The mathematician read it and reluctantly agreed it was correct.
“Then, go to Hell!” With another snap of his finger, the mathematician disappeared too.
The idiot then stepped forward and said, “Bring me a chair!”
The Devil brought forward a chair. “Drill 7 holes on the seat.”
The Devil did just that.
The idiot then sat on the chair and let out a very loud fart.
Standing up, he asked, “Which hole did my fart come out from?”
The Devil inspected the seat and said, “The third hole from the right.”
“Wrong,” said the idiot, “it’s from my asshole.”
And the idiot went to heaven.
JOKE:
An aspiring young lawyer was sitting in his office, when the devil appeared before him. 😈⚖️🎓👩🏻⚖️⚖
The Devil told the lawyer “I have a proposition for you…”
“You can win every case you try for the rest of your life.
Your clients will adore you, your colleagues will stand in awe of you, and you will make embarrassing sums of money. All I want in exchange is your wife’s soul, your children’s souls, the souls of your parents, and grandparents, and the souls of all your friends and law partners.”
The lawyer ponders this for a moment, then finally asks:
“So, what’s the catch?”
JOKE:
An elderly gentleman was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited.
“The food and service were great!” he said.
His friend asked, “What’s the name of the place?”
“Gee, I don’t remember,” he said, “What do you call the long stemmed flower people give on special occasions?”
“You mean a rose?” asked his friend.
“That’s it!” he exclaimed and turning to his wife, asked, “Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to the other day?”
I am the real Doug who was married to Michelle. I would be appalled to see these two wannabes claiming my time in Paradise, if I didn’t know how far some would stoop to be famous.
Michelle and I just were not meant to be together forever. I really don’t think any earth male would be her equal. Anon, may have loved her very much, but so did I. The Lady is destined for the Stars. Beauty, Brains, and Bad Ass Attitude – all in one well built package. We enjoyed each other and our time together. One day she will be visiting other planets and charming them with her “Authentic Self.”
Love you Lady,
Always have,
Always will.
THE TALE OF THE BUFFALO BROTHERS..
Long ago, a party of Dakota warriors went out on a buffalo hunt. Afterward, they went around to survey their kills. They came upon an injured buffalo who was being guarded by another. The hunters tried to chase the healthy buffalo away, but he wouldn’t leave. He even charged at them. He was strong and able to run but he wouldn’t leave the other buffalo behind. They decided to leave them be and come back the next day, concluding that the healthy buffalo would leave eventually. When they returned the next day, they were surprised to see that the strong buffalo remained. He stayed right there by the side of his brother. The strong buffalo would gently prod his injured relative, urging him to rise. The hunters left again, deciding to check back the following day. When they came back, they saw that the buffalo brothers were still together- only now, the injured buffalo appeared to be getting stronger. The hunters realized the buffalo might survive after all, thanks to his brother. When they returned on the fourth day, both buffalo were gone, with two sets of buffalo tracks leaving the site where the one once lay dying. The injured buffalo had recovered, thanks to the encouragement and strength of his brother. And so we should follow their example. We will encourage our relatives when they’re wounded in body, heart, mind or spirit. We shall not leave them behind when they’ve fallen, and run with them when they rise. This is the tale of the Buffalo Brothers, as it was told to me by an elder.
I say M]/b at the buying breakfast in the town we went to school in. Knew her in high school, my God she is still beautiful. That long silver hair, smile and body is incredible.
Sorry, Moq, just had to mention it,
T,
It’s always so disappointing when an old school chum sees me and doesn’t say hello. You never used to be shy. ☺️
Moq
Sorry, I won’t make that mistake again. In high school, you hardly gave the boys in your grade much notice, as you always seemed to prefer older boys. I didn’t know how to approach you. Mother Nature wasn’t as kind to me as She was to you. You haven’t lost any of the sensual allure you had when we were classmates.
I still remember you as a cheerleader. Nothing was been lost during all those years, except perhaps your hair is longer and silver. I must say I was returned for a moment to my youthful exuberance. Thanks for the memories.
Would love to reveal who I am, but if the wife or kids found out they would not be happy.
I want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. I’m still having issues with the backside of the Avenue so I won’t be able to get a new post up today but I didn’t wanna let the day go by without thanking you all for continuing to stop by and say hi. I also want to express my continued gratitude to all the Bills. Big hugs, darlings.
PrP,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too! You’re doing a terrific job running the Avenue. Thank you for all you do. I hope the backside gets better soon. Don’t stress. We’ll be here. Big hugs to you.
The thank yours are ours. We appreciate the effort you put forward to issue we have a means of communication.
Another successful experiment upon the human species has been recorded and confirmed. Enlarging their spleens aids in their ability to hold their breath for extended periods while diving. This has allowed many to be exported to Ysitpi, a planet with 83% water surface.
The humans have not only adapted to the water, they are thriving. It is expected that in 100 years they will have evolved to enable them to remain under water as long as earth whales do today. A remarkable achievement for I8/~. Congratulations.