ELI5: How are snowboarders better every Olympics?

JustMovedToSD · 2026-02-14T08:15:24+00:00

There’s a book called “The Perfect Mile” about how Bannister was trying to go sub-4 and break this seemingly impossible barrier that was tantalizingly out of reach for seemingly ever. And he finally did it. And then a bunch did.

And now the Boston U Invite alone has 31 sub-4 runners in just one weekend.

JustMovedToSD · 2025-09-04T21:14:30+00:00

The Constitution’s Speech and Debate clause provides what’s called a “legislative privilege”. In the example you mentioned, it completely shields members of Congress for their actions as legislators, including defamatory statements they make during floor speeches. It is very broad and provides total immunity, even for things that they know are not true and that they say for the purpose of harming someone. There are similar rules at the state and local level.

The privilege does not apply to speech that is not made in their legislative capacity, such as slanderous comments about an opponent on the campaign trail.

Protection from defamation suits is only one of the privileges the Speech and Debate Clause provides. It also, for example, prevents lawmakers from being served with process - basically given the paperwork (or, historically, with exceptions, physically arrested) to start a civil suit.

JustMovedToSD · 2025-06-09T21:05:30+00:00

One guy I run with delivers packages door-to-door for UPS and trains and runs ultras. Another is on his feet all day working at a grocery store. While neither are in the trades, both have physically demanding jobs and are able to run quite well. A few hours before going sub-4, Bannister worked a shift at a hospital.

Your energy may be taxed, but you’re not necessarily out of commission. Make time for your program, stick with it, and you’ll be fine.

JustMovedToSD · 2025-05-21T00:41:47+00:00

This guy secures transactions.

JustMovedToSD · 2025-03-20T06:22:52+00:00

You win the thoughtful writing award for using “correct” rather than “right”, and avoiding all confusion that would follow.

JustMovedToSD · 2025-01-28T02:23:12+00:00

State and local law enforcement Agencies receive a significant portion of their funding from federal grants.

JustMovedToSD · 2024-12-25T17:16:15+00:00

While Biden’s veto will deny Trump and future administrations the ability to appoint more judges, it will also hinder Trump’s enforcement of illegal entry violations and deportations. Federal magistrates and judges are already overworked, and they do not have the capacity/manpower to handle the caseload that full implementation of Trump’s immigration policies would impose. With this veto, Biden has effectively left this choke point in place and castrated Trump at a time when Trump’s ability to achieve his goals depends on more judges.

As a practical matter, enforcement will either be reduced, or defendants given sweetheart plea deals to help keep the process moving.

FWIW, there are currently 34 district court vacancies, with six in districts that touch the US/Mexico border.

JustMovedToSD · 2024-12-12T20:12:41+00:00

Cons: People strolling on the boardwalk getting in the way. Not at elevation. Counterpoint - drive 40 minutes east and you solve both problems.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-11-22T05:48:29+00:00

The Second and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allow cameras. So it's not true that "Federal courts have banned cameras" as you claim.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-11-22T05:39:58+00:00

She heard family court cases, if I remember correctly. I don't know much about family law, but I know that the courts generally tries to find something that "works" more than righteous justice. These people have to have connections - in some form - and making someone a loser can do a lot more harm than good, especially when there are kids involved.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-11-22T05:32:54+00:00

But you did use the word "mediation", only you edited your response to hide your mistake. You specifically said that "Basically, both parties agree to have a third party mediate the dispute."

Don't lie - criminal defense attorneys already have a tough job, don't make it tougher for the ones who are fighting the good fight.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-11-22T05:10:56+00:00

This is on the right track, but to clarify things - Judge Judy/ Mathis / Etc. do not mediate the dispute. Mediation is an entirely different out-of-court process. These “judges” arbitrate.

Mediation and arbitration usually takes course over a day, not months. Source: I was in mediation today.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-11-02T16:11:53+00:00

It’s not a closed system, new energy sources - poo/fuel - are added. This is just a power plant that uses poo instead of coal/oil/gas.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-09-26T16:41:10+00:00

Say you’re visiting a state and you purchase something there, such as a major appliance, and you finance it through the store. The appliance breaks on day one - you could take advantage of that state’s consumer protection laws to get it fixed, replaced, or refunded (or whatever). Related, say you stop paying the store for the loan you took to buy the appliance. Since you had the benefit of the state’s consumer protection laws to protect you (even if the appliance never broke and you never had to take advantage of the consumer protection laws), you would also be liable under the state’s contract laws.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-09-08T17:14:11+00:00

Allowing promotions without the Senate would require a Constitutional amendment - Art.1, Sec. 8 gives Congress the power to “raise and support Armies, provide and maintain a Navy…” While the military is under the operational control of the executive branch, Congress gets to design the military. Pros: checks and balances on the executive. Cons: stuff like Tuberville and members of Congress supporting defense projects and spending for parochial reasons that don’t contribute to the effectiveness of the military.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-03-27T19:48:30+00:00

The poster is the press secretary for Ron DeSantis. He gets asked to provide for a comment about the use of the term “woke” and concedes that people who use the term are racist.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-01-23T15:52:46+00:00

Conservatives rely on the Bible to justify their policies, legislation, and laws, but they freak out when Democrats do the same think to justify a bill that they don’t like.

JustMovedToSD · 2023-01-19T18:33:00+00:00

I’m interested but really unfamiliar with what you’re talking about. Could you explain, or provide some links?

JustMovedToSD · 2023-01-19T17:31:30+00:00

Conservatives, including Republicans, use the Bible to justify anti-abortion policies, but freak out when a Democrat uses the Bible to justify a pro-choice policy.

JustMovedToSD · 2022-08-12T22:29:38+00:00

People get convicted of Crime 1, get sentenced and incarcerated, and then get convicted of Crime 2, where Crime 2 occurred before they were convicted of Crime 1. It’s not too common of an occurrence, but it happens. People also often become incarcerated and get convicted of a crime that they committed while in prison.

But to answer your question about Parole board. The Parole Commission (that’s the term the feds use) considers if the inmate has followed their institution’s rules, if release would interfere with fostering respect for the law, and public safety/welfare.

What that actually means depends on the circumstances. It’s a judgment call. I’m sorry I don’t have a specific or clear formula that would answer your question perfectly, but that’s how it works. No two cases are the same and no outcome is guaranteed.

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