Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

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In my AO it’s more like 90 until you reach the next onramp. Slow to 35 (0 if you are anywhere close to fagland, I mean Disney), resume previous speed about one mile later. Rinse repeat until the God’s smile upon you and you reach your exit.
South of Apollo Beach it ramps up to 90 until you hit Bradenton. Once south of Sarasota, up it goes again.

North of SR-56 it's 90+.
Anything south of that down to Brandon it's up and down.

I truly think the speed would stay higher if all these snow birds would go home.
 
In my AO it’s more like 90 until you reach the next onramp. Slow to 35 (0 if you are anywhere close to fagland, I mean Disney), resume previous speed about one mile later. Rinse repeat until the God’s smile upon you and you reach your exit.
When I-4 was being built and an overpass went in, we would grab a piece of cardboard and slide down the fresh sod on the embankment.
 
When I-4 was being built and an overpass went in, we would grab a piece of cardboard and slide down the fresh sod on the embankment.

We did that along rocky creek. Since the section was brackish, we had to do it at low tide or we ended up in the water with the gators and the blue crabs.

How many times did you run over a stake that was used to keep the sod from sliding down?

0 for me. About 10 for my next door neighbor
 
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Climate Change Predictions from "An Inconvenient Truth" and Current Status in 2025​


In *An Inconvenient Truth* (2006), Al Gore presented a compelling case for the urgency of addressing climate change. The documentary detailed the science behind global warming and warned of its severe consequences if greenhouse gas emissions were not reduced. Below is a summary of the major predictions Gore highlighted and an assessment of where we stand in 2025.

Key Predictions in *An Inconvenient Truth*
1. Rising Global Temperatures:
Gore predicted that global average temperatures would continue to rise, leading to more heatwaves and extreme weather events.

2. Melting Polar Ice Caps:
He warned that ice in Greenland and Antarctica would melt at accelerating rates, contributing significantly to sea-level rise.

3. Rising Sea Levels:
Gore suggested that rising temperatures would lead to the thermal expansion of water and ice melt, threatening low-lying areas and coastal cities.

4. Increased Frequency and Intensity of Natural Disasters:
The film highlighted that hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires would become more frequent and intense due to warming oceans and shifting climate patterns.

5. Ecosystem Disruption and Extinction:
Gore warned that many species would face extinction as their habitats changed or disappeared.

6. Health Impacts:
He linked global warming to increased heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases from worsening air quality, and the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria.

7. Economic and Social Instability:
He forecast that these environmental changes would lead to widespread economic disruption, food insecurity, and displacement of populations, exacerbating geopolitical tensions.

Where We Stand in 2025
1. Rising Global Temperatures:
- The global average temperature has risen approximately 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels (2025 data), which aligns with Gore's predictions of warming trends.
- Heatwaves have become more frequent and severe, with record-breaking temperatures observed globally.

2. Melting Polar Ice Caps:
- Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting faster than predicted in 2006. Satellite data confirms significant ice loss, contributing to global sea-level rise.

3. Rising Sea Levels:
- Sea levels have risen by about 4 inches (10 cm) since 2006, consistent with projections. Low-lying areas like Miami, Venice, and island nations face chronic flooding.

4. Increased Frequency and Intensity of Natural Disasters:
- Hurricanes, wildfires, and floods have intensified, matching Gore's warnings. For example, 2023 saw record-breaking wildfires in Canada and severe flooding in Pakistan and Europe.

5. Ecosystem Disruption and Extinction:
- Biodiversity loss has accelerated. Studies estimate nearly 1 million species are at risk of extinction, including many marine and polar species affected by warming oceans.

6. Health Impacts:
- Heat-related deaths and diseases such as dengue and malaria are on the rise, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Air pollution, exacerbated by fossil fuel use and wildfires, is causing widespread respiratory problems.

7. Economic and Social Instability:
- Climate migration is increasing, with millions displaced by extreme weather and rising seas. Food and water scarcity are leading to heightened tensions in vulnerable regions.

Conclusion
While some of Gore's predictions seemed dire at the time, most have materialized to varying degrees by 2025, with some, like ice melt and extreme weather, occurring faster than anticipated. Global efforts, such as the Paris Agreement
 
Somebody's done divided by zero... AUTO ORDNANCE CORP. has a .50 BMG bolt action rifle in their lineup...

LOOKS SLICK AF...




ETA: Retail price $7800-8200


So... uhm... uh... The cartels got armored vehicles, ain't that right?
 
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military - giving poor people the chance to drive expensive shit.
The government won't let me own an M1 Abrams ; but if you enlist, you can drive it or shoot stuff.
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I used to drive Kenworths for a well logging company and one day all of the guys were sitting around having a dick measuring contest bragging about the biggest load that they had ever driven. I was sitting there shit posting on the Hide when one of them asked me and without looking up I replied 1700 tons and they all stopped and looked at me. I said yeah, 3.4 million pounds of US Govt steel in lovely places like the Bering Sea.
 
I used to drive Kenworths for a well logging company and one day all of the guys were sitting around having a dick measuring contest bragging about the biggest load that they had ever driven. I was sitting there shit posting on the Hide when one of them asked me and without looking up I replied 1700 tons and they all stopped and looked at me. I said yeah, 3.4 million pounds of US Govt steel in lovely places like the Bering Sea.
Right then they knew for a fact you were gay, thailor.