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Cutter wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 17:46:
Did you know Germans keep their eggs on shelves in supermarkets? I admit that really weirded me out. How do they stay fresh? They're strange people In some ways. Their pedantry for rules following is quite bizarre. It happens in all manner of things. The most common example would be jaywalking.
They're standing on corners waiting for the amplemenschen to change color and there isn't a car in sight. So I go, as we do at home, and always get a bunch of dirty looks.
Bent wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 15:10:It will take weeks before we have reliable information about the latest mutation.
Hm. Some contradictory information is now starting to show up regarding how Omicron infection
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RedEye9 wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 13:59:
First confirmed U.S. case of Omicron variant detected in California
Mr. Tact wrote on Nov 26, 2021, 18:15:Nailed it!
Yeah, the moment I saw it was in Belgium (ie.. Europe) I was like, "Yelp, that's effectively world-wide." I give the over/under of it being seen the USA at one week (take the under).
RedEye9 wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 13:59:Omicron Primejdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:39:First confirmed U.S. case of Omicron variant detected in California
Maybe I'll start a website featuring famous people that got the booster shot and didn't die. I could call it "Not Sorry Pro-Vaxxer." I wonder if Blue will let me profile him.![]()
jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:39:First confirmed U.S. case of Omicron variant detected in California
Maybe I'll start a website featuring famous people that got the booster shot and didn't die. I could call it "Not Sorry Pro-Vaxxer." I wonder if Blue will let me profile him.![]()
He obviously held some rounds in reserve because of TPD’s "8 Can't Wait” Zero Use of Force Project.jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 13:19:Burrito of Peace wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:56:Yeah, not sure what his service weapon is/was, but most police use the Glock 22 which holds either 15 or 22 rounds.jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:38:It was probably the full load the magazine was capable of holding.
Only nine rounds? I'm surprised the officer didn't get cited for not using enough force.
Just another insecure, frightened manchild being a murderer with a badge.
Krapalicious wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:51:I was fine after the first jab, but it took a few days to recover from the second. I am getting my booster shot next week. I hope the booster isn't worse.
My first two COVID-19 vaccines were Pfizer. When I got my booster last week, I chose Moderna. Actually, the nurses asked me if Moderna was okay, I said "sure, whatever." lol
I didn't feel much or very little side effects after my Pfizer shots. But, the day after my Moderna booster, I got a big headache and really bad vertigo. I had to work that day, so I wasn't really able to do much. Luckily, 2 things -- 1) I was in the office by myself because everyone in the office is WFH and 2) it was the day before Thanksgiving, so nothing much was going on anyways.
It wasn't until I got home and took some aspirin before I started feeling better.
Burrito of Peace wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:56:Yeah, not sure what his service weapon is/was, but most police use the Glock 22 which holds either 15 or 22 rounds.jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:38:
Only nine rounds? I'm surprised the officer didn't get cited for not using enough force.
It was probably the full load the magazine was capable of holding.
Just another insecure, frightened manchild being a murderer with a badge.
Burrito of Peace wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:56:Why do these departments issue sidearms with clearly inadequate 9 shot clips?jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:38:
Only nine rounds? I'm surprised the officer didn't get cited for not using enough force.
It was probably the full load the magazine was capable of holding.
Just another insecure, frightened manchild being a murderer with a badge.
jdreyer wrote on Dec 1, 2021, 12:38:
Only nine rounds? I'm surprised the officer didn't get cited for not using enough force.