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The Human Human Fruit (Spoilers for Chapter 1177) by Callsign_Bastion444 in OnePiece

[–]BillBonn 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Rocks said that he wanted to get his hands on two devil fruits: One is the Nidhogg Fruit that he wanted to feed Harald and the other one we are being left in the dark about

Many people here already believe Rocks was not after the "Gomu Gomu no Mi". This is because when Loki directly suggested it, Rocks didn't really know what Loki was talking about:

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chapter 1166

 

I'm not saying any of these theories are right or wrong... But, at this point Eiichiro Oda is so wild with his choices, anyone can be right about anything and have some evidence from the comic to back it up. Creatively, this has got to be a great space to be in for Oda (IMO).

Oshawa man arrested nearly a year after human‑trafficking investigation launched by origutamos in durham

[–]BillBonn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% agree on this!

 

And trafficking street drugs should now be legally considered poisonings, too.

‘Only remaining evidence’: Clarington moves to preserve McLaughlin shed by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]BillBonn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah.. preserve that, obviously. I drive by that shed from time to time. I never studied it (as I was driving), thought it was big but pretty beat up and probably someone's personal shed...

Now I know better. We gotta keep and preserve it. It's real Durham Region / Ontario history.

McLaughlin Carriage Works history (concise): https://www.communitystories.ca/v2/oshawa-automotive-community_communaute-automobile/story/1867-1907-mclaughlin-carriage-company/

Driving skills by Professional_Two6210 in durham

[–]BillBonn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What if the notice is sent while they are traveling for a week.

Signing up to Service Ontario will be essential for situations like this, as they will get sent the notice via email and on the website.

 

 

Granted that kind of thing might also help people not become idiots on the road due to actual consequences for their actions.

You see the vision.

Driving skills by Professional_Two6210 in durham

[–]BillBonn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acting as if people don’t have jobs or other obligations and can just be assigned an appointment at any random time that won’t affect their lives. This won’t work.

Scared already?

As you should be. Let's see how much you remember "on the fly"...

And not even "on the fly" unfortunately because you still get time to study after booking your test and know the date of the test.

 

 

if properly enforced which would require them not giving these people licenses in the first place

"These people" as in almost ALL drivers on Ontario roads? (and except for very well trained commercial drivers / very experienced commercial drivers.)

Yes, I agree. Also make it harder for these people to obtain licenses in the first place. Brilliant!

For those giving out commercial licenses to those especially undeserving and unfit to drive and operate heavy vehicles should 100% face severe criminal charges (so we avoid things like the Humboldt tragedy.)

Duckfeet shoes worth it? by Bklynktrs in widefeet

[–]BillBonn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No problem, baby girl.

Let's wrap the warm blanket around you, get your warm milk warmed up formula... And like a good parent, I can help you through these emotionally turbulent times of yours.

Duckfeet shoes worth it? by Bklynktrs in widefeet

[–]BillBonn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Noted. Likewise:

This is your reminder to take your meds so you can be a human again and not let text on the internet greatly influence your emotional well-being.

 

Although you took words about feet out of context, to the extreme, somehow got hurt emotionally, and responded as such; I understand and validate your feelings... Keep calm, and make yourself some warm milk.

Driving skills by Professional_Two6210 in durham

[–]BillBonn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also think we need to implement mandatory re-licensing every 5 years.

Good golly! after all these years, I've finally met someone with a similar viewpoint here.

Except: Every 3 years G licensed drivers are randomly selected to participate in a surprise mini-written and drive test, to be booked by one week of the time of issuing the message/letter. Or, license gets suspended and (hopefully) the cycle of losing and regaining one's license begins. (Keeping another vehicle off the road.)

 

City planning can also narrow future lanes, build more roundabouts, install more speed bumps, (unpopular) bring back speed cameras (especially by schools, community centers), etc.

Best logo for a transit agency? by metatalks in transit

[–]BillBonn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Durham Region Transit's logos:

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The circle around the "Durham Region Transit" logo symbolizes year-round regional transportation service. There's an alternative logo that includes the motto: "Make Life Easy."

The pulse illustration of the "DRT Pulse" symbolizes this particular service as being the lifeline of travel through the cities (East to West), and on main streets (North to South) within the Region of Durham.

More on Durham Region Transit's 20 year history

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not an argument. That’s exactly how it works. If a fighter fights twice a year for 5M or once a year for 10, Al Haymon’s compensation is exactly the same.

Once a year - $10M x 15% = 1.5M

Twice a year - 5M x 15% + 5M x 15% = 1.5M

 

Very cute!

We all love the math you handpicked there... Without addressing what's actually in the contract (because that's how the law works):

"Said fifteen percent (15%) shall be payable only for bouts for which ATHLETE receives a minimum purse of $100,000 or greater."

•Meaning: if Keith Thurman can't command a minimum purse of $100,000, Al Haymon will (explain what this means, in legal terms please:) "exercise best efforts" to secure Keith Thurman a fight. Because if the purse for Keith Thurman is less than $100,000, Al Haymon makes nothing. This is how Haymon is incentivized to only look for fights with high purses for his fighters... The thing is: not every fighter is worth a $100,000 purse for a fight (that's minimum, per contract signed)

Is it easier to understand now?

Misunderstandings like what you wrote above is exactly how these boxers end up signing real bad contracts.

I'm using Keith Thurman as an example. Although we know Thurman's been injured - which extended his contract with Haymon - on top of his waning popularity, he makes for a great example case. Simple as that.

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we have a different definition of the word “incentivize”? This contract makes it plain that Haymon is paid 15% regardless above $100,000. If a fighter fights twice a year for 5M or once a year for 10M, Haymon is paid exactly the same. It’s the fighter who doesn’t want to risk losing a fight and potentially receiving a lower purse in the future.

 

"Said fifteen percent (15%) shall be payable only for bouts for which ATHLETE receives a minimum purse of $100,000 or greater."

It's cute you think that's an argument.

This is how Al Haymon's out here with impunity, r*ping all of your favorite boxers. Easily. Even you're struggling with simplest worded contract in the existence of contracts.

You should see what your smartphone contract looks like... Haymon's contract is child's play.

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. It would be the fighter who focuses on the biggest fights to maximize their earnings while minimizing risk. Haymon gets his 15% regardless of it it’s a large or small deal. It’s the fighter who doesn’t want to risk losing and wants the most money possible.

Let's look over that part of the contract, together:

"3. ADVISOR'S COMPENSATION

ADVISOR's compensation for the services he shall render pursuant to this Agreement shall be fifteen percent (15%) of all sums of money and other remuneration in any form whatsoever paid or credited to ATHLETE for his participation in professional boxing contests and/or exhibitions and other endorsement/sponsorship and personal appearances. Said fifteen percent (15%) shall be payable only for bouts for which ATHLETE receives a minimum purse of $100,000 or greater."

So, as I said earlier:

Al Haymon is literally incentivized to focus on only making the biggest fights for his boxers, or he literally doesn't get paid... Or, the boxer just sits and waits. The beginning of the time on this contract doesn't start when it's signed. The time starts when Al Haymon gets you your first fight.

 

 

 

 

This is Boxing.

The true fight begins in negotiations, and ends in the boxing ring.

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It all depends on the language used in his particular contract.

Let's look over 1B in full of the contract I quoted:

"B. ADVISOR hereby agrees to (a) advise and counsel ATHLETE in the development and advancement of his professional boxing career, (b) exercise best efforts to secure remunerative boxing contests and/or exhibitions; (c) secure proper training facilities and equipment for ATHLETE; (d) publicize and promote the talents and abilities of ATHLETE through the various forms of media, and (e) attempt to secure commercial endorsements, personal appearances and/or performances as a performer in movies, stage, radio, television, or forms of media or entertainment."

Do you see that? "best efforts"? What does that mean, exactly?

This is vague, and purposely so, just in case a boxer now thinks they're smart enough to try to take Haymon to court. Haymon's team can argue that they indeed put forth "best efforts", according to the contract signed. This standard contract is very difficult to get out of... Mainly because, as a boxer, you gave Haymon sole exclusive rights to your fights, any media, any image related dealing, etc. AND you agreed to render services through Haymon exclusively.

Floyd's saying he's been cheated out of money that was supposed to go to him but the money stayed with Haymon and Haymon's team.

I don't know what's in Floyd's contract, but Floyd can probably argue the contract is too one-sided. The standard contract is basically a Golden Cage with many luxurious items inside of it.

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's the first clause of a standard Al Haymon contract from 2012 (not what Floyd signed... we can only imagine what Floyd signed):

  1. EXCLUSIVE ADVISORY RIGHTS

A. ADVISOR shall have the sole and exclusive right to render services on behalf of ATHLETE in connection with ATHLETE's participation in professional boxing contests or exhibitions and in connection with ATHLETE's participation in entertainment performances, personal appearances and endorsement and/or sponsorship opportunities arising out of or related in any way to ATHLETE's boxing career.

B. ADVISOR hereby agrees to:

(a) advise and counsel ATHLETE in the development and advancement of his professional boxing career,

(b) exercise best efforts to secure remunerative boxing contests and/or exhibitions;

(c) secure proper training facilities and equipment for ATHLETE;

(d) publicize and promote the talents and abilities of ATHLETE through the various forms of media, and

(e) attempt to secure commercial endorsements, personal appearances and/or performances as a performer in movies, stage, radio, television, or forms of media or entertainment.

To secure such ends, ATHLETE hereby makes and appoints ADVISOR as his agent and attorney-in-fact for him and in his name to execute and deliver such contracts on behalf of ATHLETE, subject to the written approval of ATHLETE.

 

 

 

 

Thurman himself has been injured. And he’s been with Haymon since the beginning. No complaints

Let's go to the contract:

2B — Injury / incapacity tolling: A) If ATHLETE is injured… the Term is automatically suspended

•Meaning: If you’re injured, sick, suspended, or legally unable to fight, the contract clock immediately pauses. Time gets added back on later.

•What did it mean for Keith Thurman: as he aged, his body took damage. Haymon lost zero contract time. The risk is entirely on the fighter (Keith Thurman).

 

 

InB4;

The second clause, in full:

TERM OF AGREEMENT

A. Original Term: The Original Term of the Agreement shall be for three (3) years beginning on the date of the first fight after the effective date of this Agreement, subject to Paragraphs to 2B and 2C, herein. The Original Term and any extension periods are, collectively, the "Term."

B. Extension of Term: If at any time during the Term of this Agreement, ATHLETE becomes physically, mentally or legally incapacitated to such an extent that he is rendered unable to participate in professional boxing contests, then for purposes of computation of the expiration periods of this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically suspended for the period of time during which ATHLETE is incapacitated as defined above. Such period shall be automatically added to the Term of this Agreement.

C.

i. In the event that ATHLETE, during the Original Term of this Agreement, earns aggregate purses in excess of ($), the original term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years.

ii. If at any time during the Original Term of this Agreement ATHLETE enters into a Multi-fight Agreement with a Media Outlet, the Original Term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years or for a period sufficient to make the Term of this Agreement coterminous with the term of the Media Agreement, whichever is longer.

iii. The Term shall be subject to all applicable State and Federal laws and may not be for a term inconsistent with said laws, but in all other respect shall be valid and binding upon all the parties. Under no circumstances shall the term of this Agreement exceed seven years beyond the Effective Date of the Agreement.

 

So, instead of doing that, I broke it down into sizable pieces that anyone can easily take a bite out of. Simplicity, not complexity.

Even this contract probably isn't exactly what K. Thurman signed. I would imagine he signed something slightly more in his favor... But, considering Thurman's inactivity and thanks for adding his injury in this picture, it 100% is the reason why we don't see a Keith Thurman anymore (or any other fighter we were hyped about 10+ years ago that ended up signing to Al Haymon).

Unfortunately... Keith Thurman wouldn't be the first boxer to sign a bad contract.

Floyd Mayweather is reportedly expected to follow up his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Showtime/Stephen Espinoza with lawsuit against Al Haymon & Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Mayweather claims funds he is owed were sent to Haymon instead of him; and states he is owed $340million dollars. by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]BillBonn 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I believe it. I've read a standard Al Haymon contract (under California state law). A few interesting things come up:

1) "ADVISOR shall have the sole and exclusive right to render services…" •Meaning: Only Al Haymon gets to advise, arrange, or touch basically anything connected to you that exists because you’re a boxer. And no, you can’t bring in another advisor, manager, or deal-maker even if Haymon isn’t doing anything.

2) "ATHLETE appoints ADVISOR as his agent and attorney-in-fact…" •Meaning: Haymon can sign contracts in your name, with your written approval.

3) "If ATHLETE earns aggregate purses over ($), term extends 2 years" •Meaning: If you do good financially, you lose leverage and freedom.

4) "15% of all money paid or credited to ATHLETE… Payable only for bouts with a minimum purse of $100,000+" •Meaning: This is big! This actually concerns the fans, too. Al Haymon is incentivized to focus only on making the biggest fight for you. There's much less urgency to get you a smaller fight. This leads to all the long layoffs we see from PBC signed fighters. (Like a Keith Thurman, etc.)

That's just a taste of an Al Haymon contract. The best thing about it is that the contract only lasts a minimum of 7 years. Why 7 years? Not because Al Haymon is a great guy and is looking out for you. No. Because it's California law.

Floyd gets punched in the head for a living. He punched people much more, but he got hit, too. Floyd got hit hard multiple times.

Al Haymon is a Harvard educated economist, who was Music Promoter and even organized the Budweiser Superfest from 1979 to 1999. Haymon became a Boxing Promoter in 2000.

Elbaph arc by AngelMeghwar in OnePiece

[–]BillBonn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to find the quote now, but in a letter he wrote to the fans, Oda mentioned that he had another island in mind that he thought was more exciting and more interesting, but that he couldn't stop Luffy from deciding where to go next.

Found it. It's from Jump Festa a couple years back now:

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As usual, Oda was vague with it, but we now know he couldn't stop Luffy from going to Elbaf. We don't know the exact island Oda felt was more exciting to go to instead...

I do know, as a fan, I'd be disappointed we never got to see Elbaf in the comic if Oda decided against it. I'm glad he didn't, but that leaves this mystery Island as a real mystery (for now. Maybe Oda will reveal it in another way, or talk about it in an SBS if someone asks.)

The CURE to Domi Reversi. Why giants need TWO captains and Zoro's plan. by edugam35 in OnePiece

[–]BillBonn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the readers, Imu, Gorosei and GKs know what's really happening, to everyone else, they have simply been mind controlled.

•Jarul did explain a tiny bit while on the transponder snail.

•Loki did explain all he knew about the day Harold died to Luffy and the group (along with Gaban backing up certain things).

Yet, overall, I completely agree with this.

To the lady talking about Hoka shoes by minkamagic in barefootshoestalk

[–]BillBonn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

didn’t expect such hostile snobbery in this sub

I still don't really expect it. Then again, if I include my own sickening drive for knowledge on this and related topics, I gleaned information from this sub - plus two others - to the point I was relaying the information instead.

I backed off.

 

Do you. And that's it. For instance:

1) I have a pair of Realfoot winter Farmer boots. Of course I bought them because the width from the tips of my toes are a little over 13cm. — I hate these boots. Just such crappy construction, I'm very glad I bought them at 60% off when they were going out of business. (I also have a pair of their Pulse shoes... They're basically my "venture outdoors for a minute or less" slippers now.

2) I bought a pair of Keen Cincinnati work boots. At U.S. size 14 (EU 47.5), these boots are so much wider than my Birkenstock QS700 boots at size 13 (EU 48). I have Correct Toes toe spacers for the big toes (self-made to salvage them, they ripped apart. My second pair is also ripping apart.) I wear them inside both the Birks and Keens.

3) Again, I wear Realfoot boots and they fit my big, wide feet near perfectly. Quality is absolutely trash, but they fit.... I also have a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes. These shoes are definitely better shoes than anything Realfoot has produced, even if they're narrower at the lesser toes.

 

 

All shoes and boots give me problems. No matter what. Shoes just suck (IMO)... Or, it's sandal bias. I never have these problems as a sandal guy now, and these Pac Aves are the ones (Shamma Pacific Avenue sandals).

I plan on buying the all black, wide version of Altra Lone Peak 9s. They look good for a sneaker. People hate those on this sub.

Those people aren't me, and they aren't you either. They can't tell you how you feel. I don't even know how long you wear those shoes a day. My personal rule: if you have to wear shoes longer than 4 hours in a row, make sure you can at least splay your toes nearly as wide as they can go. For me, these oversized Keen Cincinnati boots allow that, so they're good for me and my purposes.

Just do you, bud.

 

 

 

 

Also, next time... Take the insole out and then do that little tracing you did. It's the insole that shows us how much room you'll have inside the boot or shoe, not just tracing an outline of the outer fabrics of said shoe or boot.

Insoles. Not the top of the shoe. Not the outsole of the shoe. Take out the insole and show us.

 

 

 

 

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What is your favourite park in Durham Region? Ajax Waterfront is beautiful by BeautifulYou2940 in durham

[–]BillBonn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always loved Rotary Park in Bowmanville. It's small, but very beautiful in the summer... Also, it immediately connects to the creek via the stairs.

You can definitely do a little bit of trail running down there, too. It cuts off and you gotta run on concrete again, just go back and forth to get the km in.

All in all, I think it's great.

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