benXJ
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Lots of interesting news today
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jeepinmatt
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Looks like a hydraulic line blew at about the 5 second mark
Obviously that is a high-flow, high-pressure system, so the vaporized hydraulic fluid "combusted very efficiently". When it initially blew, it probably punctured the insulation and/or panels on the ceiling, and pumped a shit ton of hydraulic fluid up "there" (wherever "there" is, haha) for several seconds, then when the fluid fell back to the ground, something on the back ignited, and as the flame spread up to the leak, it acted like a MASSIVE blow torch, fully engulfing the ceiling area. And that was probably a bit of a explosive ignition
Which loosened and blew down the insulation and ceiling panels. That are also now on fire.
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RatLabGuy
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Its an AL extrusion factory, so there's probably AL dust all over the place. There was a great Reddit thread on it.
Somebody pointed out that if the operator had just hit the giant e-stop button immediately, it would have killed the pressure and most of this could have been avoided.
Also - note how ol' boy runs back to his desk. At firs I'm thinking, oh he's gonna stop it or pull some critical thing off. Nope... just getting his phone. Not worth it!
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I was gonna try and dig into this today and find out more anyway, so thanks for the head start. Here's the reddit link for anyone else:
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Cherokeekid88
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Google Engineer On Leave After He Claims AI Program Has Gone Sentient
Artificially intelligent chatbot generator LaMDA wants “to be acknowledged as an employee of Google rather than as property," says engineer Blake Lemoine.
Scary. but is probably happening and has been happening for a while now.
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Raleigh company will pay you $2,000 to release 100 cockroaches into your home
A Raleigh-based exterminator will pay a family $2,000 for the chance to release 100 cockroaches into their home.
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Cherokeekid88
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Ain't. No. Way.Raleigh company will pay you $2,000 to release 100 cockroaches into your home
A Raleigh-based exterminator will pay a family $2,000 for the chance to release 100 cockroaches into their home.
RatLabGuy
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I'd think the key would be to do this in a 2nd / vacation home you don't have to be in during the time.Raleigh company will pay you $2,000 to release 100 cockroaches into your home
A Raleigh-based exterminator will pay a family $2,000 for the chance to release 100 cockroaches into their home.
Also, the payout is too low. This needs to be at least 2x to match 2022 dollars.
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My question too is, how long does it take these things to multiply? if they release 100 on day one, how many will there be or how many will they treat by day 30?
mommucked
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GTFO! who did they poll?
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Most North Carolinians fear they or a loved one will become a mass shooting victim
North Carolinians cite mental health issues as the biggest driver of mass shootings, followed by lack of security and easy access to guns.
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"“We have more guns in this country than people,” said state Rep.GTFO! who did they poll?
Most North Carolinians fear they or a loved one will become a mass shooting victim
North Carolinians cite mental health issues as the biggest driver of mass shootings, followed by lack of security and easy access to guns.
Marcia Morey
, a Durham County Democrat who has pushed for tightened gun laws in the state. “The fear is there.”"
This fact alone proves that guns are safer than people, and therefore not the problem.
mommucked
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The headline is BS too!
Vandals strike at California’s Yosemite National Park. What kind of damage did they do?
Rangers hope witnesses will come forward with information on the attack.
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Most North Carolinians fear they or a loved one will become a mass shooting victim
North Carolinians cite mental health issues as the biggest driver of mass shootings, followed by lack of security and easy access to guns.
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“At this point, it’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Shanae Auguste, a Raleigh resident and registered Democrat who said she’s known gun violence victims. “You can almost set your watch to whenever there’s going to be a mass shooting. It’s that common now.”
RatLabGuy
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Everybody's talking about how scary this is and how smart this AI must be.
Google Engineer On Leave After He Claims AI Program Has Gone Sentient
Artificially intelligent chatbot generator LaMDA wants “to be acknowledged as an employee of Google rather than as property," says engineer Blake Lemoine.www.yahoo.com
Scary. but is probably happening and has been happening for a while now.
But its can't be THAT smart if it thinks it should be an employee.
It should know it's better off being an independent cotractor. Duh.
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300-hp, manual-only GR Corolla is Akio’s love letter to U.S. enthusiasts - Hagerty Media
Toyota just stepped into the vacuum left in the U.S. by the Focus RS and the WRX STI. Say hello to America's next all-wheel-drive hero: the GR Corolla.
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RatLabGuy
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300 hp from a 1.6L 3cyl motor.Sounds like fun.300-hp, manual-only GR Corolla is Akio’s love letter to U.S. enthusiasts - Hagerty Media
Toyota just stepped into the vacuum left in the U.S. by the Focus RS and the WRX STI. Say hello to America's next all-wheel-drive hero: the GR Corolla.
[glances over at his 115 hp 2.4L 22re] do you see that?
Told the wife this is replacing her Prius C . Better learn to drive stick !
And this one won’t eat head gaskets or leak oilSounds like fun.300-hp, manual-only GR Corolla is Akio’s love letter to U.S. enthusiasts - Hagerty Media
Toyota just stepped into the vacuum left in the U.S. by the Focus RS and the WRX STI. Say hello to America's next all-wheel-drive hero: the GR Corolla.
Consumer Reports and J.D. Power Agree on the Worst Midsize Truck
Find out why the experts at Consumer Reports and J.D. Power agree on the worst midsize truck.
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"other models in its class, like the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, and Honda Ridgeline" don't even hold a candle to the Gladiator when it comes to pretending you go offroad.Consumer Reports and J.D. Power Agree on the Worst Midsize Truck
Find out why the experts at Consumer Reports and J.D. Power agree on the worst midsize truck.
RatLabGuy
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I mean... They gave the top spot to the Honda Ridgeline. I think that's about all you need to know.Consumer Reports and J.D. Power Agree on the Worst Midsize Truck
Find out why the experts at Consumer Reports and J.D. Power agree on the worst midsize truck.
It's a jeep thing, they obviously don't understand.Consumer Reports and J.D. Power Agree on the Worst Midsize Truck
Find out why the experts at Consumer Reports and J.D. Power agree on the worst midsize truck.
I wonder the % of people who own mid-size trucks who go offroad more than a two track path?"other models in its class, like the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, and Honda Ridgeline" don't even hold a candle to the Gladiator when it comes to pretending you go offroad.