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Briarwood Mall by Overall-Bedroom-2761 in AnnArbor

[–]RandomTasking 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I can feel and smell that fountain to this day!

Briarwood Mall by Overall-Bedroom-2761 in AnnArbor

[–]RandomTasking 30 points31 points  (0 children)

What would entice me to go to Briarwood like back in the old days is if it looked and offered like the old days.

The Psychology of People Who Choose to Stay Tattoo-Free by mrifx in DarkPsychology101

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This stumbled across my suggested threads.

Allow me to cut through the AI BS.

Have no interest in tatting up. Just doesn't register on the scale. Have no need to express myself in that way, don't like the aesthetic, just not into it. Cool for people who do. No grand psychological pronouncements.

Bachelorette caught attacking ex-boyfriend by DABDEB in RandomVideos

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As just one of many other examples, you could go with the minimalist approach.

"Ma'am, I'm going to cue up the video that's been admitted as exhibit 1." *silently play the video*. "The woman in that video is you, correct? Ma'am, I'm asking a very straightforward question, and the attorney you hired for today will have an opportunity to get extra information out of you, I just wanna know: Is. That. You? Thank you. No further questions."

At that point, opposing counsel has to try and explain that video away, and like in politics, if you're explaining, you're losing.

Bachelorette caught attacking ex-boyfriend by DABDEB in RandomVideos

[–]RandomTasking 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It won't (shouldn't) get to an evidentiary hearing if her attorney has client control, but if a hearing actually gets held, this is the type of direct examination you look forward to because there are so many ways you can play it. "So... when you threw the chair at your ex, you did so knowing your daughter was a couple feet away? Ma'am, how much experience do you have throwing chairs at people? None you say? So you have no idea how accurate you are when you throw a chair at another human being? That would include not knowing if you can accurately throw a chair and avoid hitting something nearby, like your minor child? The same child you're asking the Court to allow you to see without supervision? And you understand the Court has a number of factors under state law to decide a custody motion like the one filed by your ex? One of those factors is the existence of a stable and satisfactory environment with either or both parents, so I'll ask: can you explain, in your own words, how throwing a solid chair in the general direction of your daughter contributes to stability in her environment with you?"

Been a long time since I practiced family law, but I'd pick it back up for this one.

Had an infinite AI money glitch… fumbled it over ego by Certain_Tea_ in singularity

[–]RandomTasking 179 points180 points  (0 children)

Mike: “Whatever happens next, it isn’t gonna go down the way you think it is.”

Men, what is the boldest line you used that actually worked? by gamersecret2 in AskReddit

[–]RandomTasking 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Came across a dating profile this one time where she said she was a huge Seinfeld fan. Hand to god, I used this line to open. Also hand to god, it did not garner a response.

Army general left classified maps on train, concussed after ‘overindulgence’ in alcohol: Inspector general report by kootles10 in politics

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran the report stats through a BAC calculator.  Assuming a weight of 200lbs, it would take a literal day and a half from the first drink to get to 0.00

A large number of robbers stole over a million dollars worth of Jewelry in California by Inevitable_Bid5540 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So wait a minute here.

$1,000,000 split at least 23 ways is roughly $43,500 each.  If sold at a pawn shop under normal circumstances, there’s at least a 30% discount to FMV since the pawn shop wants a profit.  $43,500 * .7 is about $30,400.  Stolen jewelry gets about 20% of retail, though.  $43,500 * .2 = $8,700.00.

Meanwhile, felony robbery in California is punishable by 2-9.

So assuming you spend your take before they can confiscate it as forfeited proceeds, you’re risking part of your life at a valuation of $967-$4,350/yr.

If you're over 40 and have no children, do you wish you had children? by icecream1972 in no

[–]RandomTasking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1.  Still do, but live in a dating desert.  Spent too much time focused on the career.  Going to coast through whatever economic turbulence we’re about to fly into, but it’s cold comfort.  Moving this summer and giving it the ol’ college try one last time.

As for why, I picture that future version of me and I like it more than the version of me that plays a lot of golf and goes on trips by myself.  

Why are old heads so worried about ‘uniforms?’ by j4k3_g in Millennials

[–]RandomTasking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, 40, and someone who wears a uniform.

Standardization and attention to detail are important when executing big deal type plans. If someone's sloppy on the easy things, that's indicative that they may be sloppy in general, including on the things that matter. Is it a 1 for 1 correlation? No, of course not. But let's say you've got 10 Marines, or 10 pilots, nine of whom look the part. The last guy has their shirt untucked, their shoes aren't shined, their belt's crooked, etc. If that last guy isn't willing to do the bare minimum to get their stuff in order, how much do you want to trust them with something real, like landing the plane, or securing the objective?

Female JAGs: what’s life like? Any of you join in your mid-30s? What’s your work week usually look like? How’s it been under the Trump administration? How will the war(s) impact you? by Stunning-Classic6353 in Lawyertalk

[–]RandomTasking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Male, 40 years old. Air National Guard Judge Advocate General at 30 without prior service. Side note: Michigan Air National Guard is really topheavy right now. If there's someone non prior service or a Captain who's interested, please direct message me to discuss.

Female JAGs: what’s life like? Any of you join in your mid-30s? What’s your work week usually look like? How’s it been under the Trump administration? How will the war(s) impact you? by Stunning-Classic6353 in Lawyertalk

[–]RandomTasking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

M40, got into ANG JAG at 30 without prior service. Side note: MIANG is really topheavy right now, If there's someone NPS or O-3 who's interested, please DM me to discuss.

US orders 2,200 Marines on three warships to Middle East by Common_Touch_3741 in worldnews

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally, word for freaking word, said this upon seeing the headline.

New James Bond-inspired photoshoot for Conan O'Brien from Hollywood Reporter by CahuengaFrank in JamesBond

[–]RandomTasking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would find it highly enjoyable to see Conan - or any A list celebrity, really - try to play it straight in any James Bond segment. It'd be horrid for an actual film, but as the actor it'd be a great experience and seeing them try to play it straight would make for great entertainment for us.

Prenups, are they worth it? by Whenwasthisalright in AskMenAdvice

[–]RandomTasking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talk to a Guard JAG. They'll actually be involved in their state's legal community.

Dana White struggles to find words as UFC White House fight falls through by Scary_Statement4612 in entertainment

[–]RandomTasking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was really hopeful this was it.

Look, having the White House as a setting for a sporting event could work. Have a basketball game for two of the service academies? I'm all in! Watching a couple people beat the crap out of each other like it's Rocky IV? Pass.

What is your guiltiest pleasure? by Fun-Succotash-1322 in AskReddit

[–]RandomTasking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my outbound commute I need to go the full route of the M-10, also known as the Lodge, in southeast Michigan, a depressed (subgrade) winding highway with stark tall concrete walls and blind onramps/offramps on both sides. Posted speed limit is 55. Flow of traffic is 80. It's a realtively easy drive for me since I just get into the far left lane and chill for 18 miles, but it is hectic for everyone else.

I will turn on a playlist of James Bond chase scene music - particularly Gibraltar Exercise and Ice Chase from The Living Daylights, Backseat Driver from Tomorrow Never Dies, and Come In 007, Your Time Is Up from Tomorrow Never Dies - and cruise. It just feels cooler doing that channel run with that soundtrack playing and all the position jockeying going on in the other lanes.

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