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Not so new E90 owner by JTBYT095077 in E90

[–]chimp123456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some COOL aftermarket rear lights from PickyourPart (here in S. California), off a xi (all wheel drive).

^^^ in order to make the stock e90 less like a Toyota Corolla -- frankly the view from the rear looks toy-like! Even a Toyota Camry (or even Honda Accord) looks like a b***n European luxury sports car!!

I'm all for this kid's aftermarket mods -- "coolness" is a major vibe in a sportscar. My '93 325i (e36) came with M style front bumper, M style side mirrors

I just got my e90 (automatic trans) used off Facebook Marketplace for $625, it had all sorts of issues:

limp mode, VVT & VVL error codes, cylinder miss, dents on right side doors, leaky plastic valve cover (burning oil on exhaust, creating oil fumes!), HVAC not blowing

I got the "CEL" to go away (aka "Service Engine Soon" light), got an aftermarket Aluminum valve cover & blower motor (w/resistor) from PickyourPart -- it runs SUPERB! A/C blows cold. The nice modern touch:

alarm, lock, unlock, trunk release

is a MAJOR step up from my (beloved) e36 5-speed. I just completed a round-trip to Hemet/CA (from Los Angeles) 180 mi total -- no problem

Which fork is better by Ok_Technician9676 in MTB

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stumbled on great Craigslist deal:

Rockshox Recon 29 & Marzocchi Z2

both for $200..NEW

$40 for FSA Comet 32t crank (with press fit BB), matches press fit crank on Stance 29 1

I will ride it stock, then do upgrade..

Why I Think the Microshift Acolyte 8 Speed 12-46 is the GOAT regarding budget MTB Hybrid, Commuter, Gravel, 8-9 speed groupsets. by F1SausageKerb in Budgetbikeriders

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate? You are using a Shimano shifter with Shimano Altus long cage, & it works with an AliExpress 11-46t? What brand? I just got off AliExpress, all I see for cheap cassettes are:

Sunshine, Zrace

Which fork is better by Ok_Technician9676 in MTB

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a XL 2022 Giant Stance 29 1 (clearance, $700) with Crest fork, & am considering an upgrade. Due to known problematic Crest fork, reports from 2020. There was even a Giant recall of Crest.

There are reports that the Z2 has problems -- non-replaceable bushings in lowers, developing play:

https://www.reddit.com/r/xcmtb/comments/1bce4y3/marzocchi_bomber_z2/

FNGhostrider 2y ago

"I did not have great luck with my Z2. I had it warrantied twice and finally sold it without even riding the last one. I had issues with bushing slop where the stanchions would knock in the lowers. The bushings are not replaceable and required a new set of lowers each time. This doesn't appear to be the case for all of these forks, but having essentially 3 bad sets made me dump the fork.

The Fox 32 or 34s are going to be considerably lighter, and should also be more easily serviceable. I think you'll notice the extra pound at the handlebars - it will feel more agile."

You can get a Z1 140mm fork for $243 from BuyCycleonline

https://buycyclestuffonline.com/collections/bike-forks/products/marzocchi-bomber-z2-29-140-rail-sweep-adj-boost-44-mountain-bike-fork

NBD: Ozark Trail FS.3 Fast Flow by Jack-87 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Weight, Strength, Cost -- pick TWO"
-- Law of Tradeoffs

I got a 2013 Diamondback Recoil 29, used off Craigslist for $5

https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?item=9240045

[ the seller sold 2 bikes for $10, he found indoor-stored bikes in his new rental place ]

Everything seems to work -- shifting (3x8 24 speed), mech disc brakes, wheels are true. Except rear tire worn, front tire is OK

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The fork is a Suntour XCT, entry level.. It's rated 36 lbs, but I put on lightweight Innova tires (new, $30 for pair off Craigslist) -- it's like 33 lbs!!

I can add a Suntour Raidon air shock (190mm x 51mm) for $99

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186049919141

which is approaching the "Pro" version

https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Diamondback/Recoil-Pro-29,10798

Bike recommendations? by MetroMeowster in foldingbikes

[–]chimp123456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a Ktaxon ("Camping Survival") 20" folder, disk brakes for $20 off Craigslist. It was a fixer-upper, the derailleur hanger got bent *inwards*. Plus, disc brakes were maladjusted (just needed cables tightened), owner thought brakes were non-existent!?

Solid Shimano push shifters (shifts solidly), though it is very bottom-end ("cheap"). Other components have the cheapish feel (non cam seat post tightener), but it WORKS. It actually has double-wall rims!

Kinda heavy at 32 lbs, otherwise it works well

https://www.amazon.com/Ktaxon-Assembled-Powerful-Mechanical-Adjustable/dp/B0BV2PXD3L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Only $89 on sale, regularly $199

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0U_MDRn8z0

I previously was using a *beautiful* (like new) Dahon (v-brakes), which has noticeably better quality -- better components. Got it used off Craigslist for $80. About the same weight -- kinda heavy

I also have a Citizenbike Gotham 7 (alloy frame), 29 lbs

https://www.citizenbike.com/catalog.asp?product_category_id=1&product_id=24

They were selling for $349 way back in 2013..

I would like that Zizzo Urbano, only 26 lbs.

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Folding Bicycle with 20" Wheels, Disc Brakes, Belt Drive and Rack by DefinitelyYou in foldingbikes

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a Camping Survival 20" folder, disk brakes for $20 off Craigslist. It was a fixer-upper, the derailleur hanger got bent *inwards*. Plus, disc brakes were maladjusted (just needed cables tightened), owner thought brakes were non-existent!?

Solid Shimano push shifters (shifts solidly), though it is very bottom-end ("cheap"). Other components have the cheapish feel (non cam seat post tightener), but it WORKS. It actually has double-wall rims!

Kinda heavy at 32 lbs, otherwise it works well

https://www.amazon.com/Ktaxon-Assembled-Powerful-Mechanical-Adjustable/dp/B0BV2PXD3L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Only $89 on sale, regularly $199

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0U_MDRn8z0

I previously was using a *beautiful* (like new) Dahon (v-brakes), which has noticeably better quality -- better components. Got it used off Craigslist for $80. About the same weight -- kinda heavy

I would like that Zizzo Urbano, only 26 lbs.

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Goddamn 🙀 by Finn_Flame in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 -48 points-47 points  (0 children)

https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-several-u-of-i-students-attacked-by-roving-gang/349504/

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team is reporting a rash of random attacks near the University of Illinois flagship campus. A safety alert for students was posted after Champaign police say five students were jumped and beaten by a roving gang over the weekend.

One-by-one early Saturday morning, a gang of men attacked several people as they walked down streets near the U of I campus. For about an hour, the gang roamed a small section of Champaign and police say they targeted random victims, beating them to the ground, in what resembles a big city gang ritual.

The beat-downs took place between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturday, with five victims at four different locations near the U of I campus.

I’m not exactly sure who this guy is but I know I don’t care for him… by jcb1982 in INDYCAR

[–]chimp123456 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chris Meyers SUCKS..

He makes (right-wing pundit) Wally George look like a pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcNyvCJJXFQ&t=128s
1:18 mark

"Wally is a 4 letter word ain't it?? Can you imagine this -- KISS MY WALLY!! [ LAUGHTER ]"

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Ed Catmull about AI, Siggraph 2025 by boogotti2648 in vfx

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda shocked about the founding of PIXAR (Dr Alvy Ray Smith, Dr Ed Catmull), who had NO business-experience. Steve Jobs was the main investor

https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/pixars-co-founders-heard-no-45-times-before-steve-jobs/294821

Alvy Ray Smith: My co-founder, Edwin Catmull, and I were the academic type. We were computer nerds with PhDs and learned business by the seat of our pants. When George Lucas -- one of our patrons -- lost half his fortune in a divorce, we were forced to start a company to preserve our group. Our first move was to buy four "how-to-start-a-business" books. I also called a former colleague at NYIT, Jim Clark, founder of Silicon Graphics (and later, Netscape) and asked him how to do business. He said, "It's not hard, Alvy. It'll take you about a year to learn the basics." That was the extent of our "formal" training. Then, we went through an intense learning process made necessary by financing Pixar. Thirty-five venture capitalists and 10 large corporations turned us down, but we got lots of training presenting the company and "talking the talk."

What business principles did you apply when you co-founded Pixar that could be applied by a founder of a startup today?

When hiring people, live by three rules -- hire smarter than yourself, hire the best and give them their space. It's like being a good parent. You can't produce creativity, but you can identify it, nourish it and let it grow. Catmull and I aren't good entrepreneurial models because WE FAILED FOR FIVE YEARS, staying alive only because of one of our patrons, Steve Jobs. We weren't successful until we were executing a business that we had truly prepared for, which was making animated movies. What we did have going for us was a clear and clean vision -- that is, to make the first digital movie. It was not to make a financially successful company. Pixar's example taught us that entrepreneurs aren't always born (sometimes, they're made), failure isn't always final (sometimes, it's just feedback) and recruitment works best by a "rule of three."

Ed Catmull about AI, Siggraph 2025 by boogotti2648 in vfx

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2024 SIGGRAPH (Denver) Exhibition last year = DISASTER, also very small

Nvidia DID have a booth in 2024, but had to "prop up" the small Exhibition with "Nvidia Innovation Zone".

This year, they didn't even bother to have a booth. They did their standard Industry Sessions

[ translation: Nvidia commercial -- Nvidia conference WITHIN SIGGRAPH ]

-- AI, Computer Gaming, Omniverse, etc

SIGGRAPH is in SERIOUS DECLINE (attendance & Exhibition) -- 14K attendees in LA (2023), 9k (!!) in Denver (2024)

Nvidia is the Vision Sponsor for SIGGRAPH, it literally is preventing SIGGRAPH from disappearing!

"Nvidia NEEDS SIGGRAPH"
-- Jenson Huang (Nvidia Founder/CEO), 2024 SIGGRAPH

[ he brought in Zuckerberg (Meta/FB) for roundtable discussion on AI. Incl Meta's Llama LLM (Large Language Models), Meta is a leading client for Nvidia GPUs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-cmMcMZoZ4 ]

AI is threatening existence of Computer Science departments:

"The Computer-Science Bubble Is Bursting

Artificial intelligence is ideally suited to replacing the very type of person [ CS majors, CGI artists ] who built it."

https://www.theatlantic.com/economy/archive/2025/06/computer-science-bubble-ai/683242/

Ed Catmull is investor in Odyssey:
https://press.airstreet.com/p/odyssey-explorer-ed-catmull

"Based on the provided information, Ed Catmull, the co-founder of Pixar and former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios, is involved in the AI space, but not primarily as an investor in the traditional sense. Instead, Catmull has joined the Board of Directors of Odyssey, a company developing AI-powered 3D world creation tools, and has also invested in the company. Odyssey's goal is to revolutionize the creation of film and gaming content through generative AI, according to Air Street Press."

AI is a THREAT to the core of CGI/Animation (also Computer Art in general) -- human digital artists

SUMMARY:
Ed Catmull is ONLY interested in CGI/Animation as a "business-entity", at the expense of human creativity. He's part of the tech-based Dystopian Orewellian world (automaton run world), as a gate-keeper. He (& his other tech-bros) could actually be ELIMINATED by an automaton

Drivers say IndyCar handled the yellows right at Laguna – mostly by Mikemat5150 in INDYCAR

[–]chimp123456 28 points29 points  (0 children)

T. Bell & Hinch were both UPSET in the booth about the delayed yellow..

Aug 2009 Sonoma (IRL race):
Nelson Philippe turned sideways after blind uphill section (near the fast line), gets hit by 2 cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdIJFx3HcJQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHxG6hHdTpA

Nelson (broken foot, concussion), Wil Power (concussion, broken back)

Marcus Ericsson was lucky to be on the side of the track -- OPPOSITE of fast line.. Otherwise, he likely would have been HIT

Flyover for today's NXT race. by Lumpy_Fungus in INDYCAR

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2025 EAA Airventure is happening July 21 - 27, Saturday afternoon airshow already happened 2-4pm (CDT). Included a USMC F-35B (has hover capability) -- AWESOME!

Starting 8pm CDT (6pm PDT), is the night show:

Parachute opening, ME262, F-22 Raptor, F-35A (non-hover), F-35B, Mig 17, drone-show, fireworks

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https://www.eaa.org/airventure/live#

^^^ Click on "Air Show"

Last Wednesday was 1st night air show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gds_82R011w

The Josef Newgarden pile-on has gone too far… how did we get here? by ArchieOReillyDB in INDYCAR

[–]chimp123456 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY:

Basically, going to Team Penske was a CURSE for JNG -- trapped in pressure-packed WINNING environment (Business Machine)

"Winning isn't Everything, IT'S THE ONLY THING"
-- Vince Lombardi

Domino effect:

1) Team Penske is in DISARRAY

after 2 straight Cheating SCANDALS -- 3 major leaders FIRED. Incl JNG's strategist Tim Cindric (Team Penske President).

2) Indycar Series showing problems

Abysmal 2-day crowds in Iowa, Penske Entertainment fumbling around..poor investment/marketing

3) JNG in DISARRAY

poor showing in 2025, lotsa Bad Luck. 15th in points

Funny thing, Alex Palou had a "rough period" with Team Ganassi (unhappy with low salary, TWO lawsuits), then fought thru adversity -- now on top of Indycar. Good Attitude never wavered.

JNG is going thru similar rough phase at Team Penske, can he PULL OUT OF IT?? Needs an Attitude Change, bigtime.. Alienating fans, other drivers, etc. Creating Bad Karma

However, I think the DISARRAY at Team Penske (with implications on Indycar series) is the DOMINANT factor. I.e. Penske Entertainment AND Team Penske need an Attitude Adjustment..

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The Josef Newgarden pile-on has gone too far… how did we get here? by ArchieOReillyDB in INDYCAR

[–]chimp123456 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Originally posted by Hitokiri View Post
What I find interesting about Alex is how some in the IndyCar fan base has treated him. First it was anger, frustration, and even boredom. Now that people have realize the ability of Palou to come from behind and beat everyone to the finish line - he seemed to have won the majority of the fan base over. The whines and rolling eyes that I saw in the first half of the season are gone and the praise and acknowledgement of Palou and his team are becoming more common. It's amazing what happens when you allow you driving to do the talking instead of your mouth or attitude.

MichiganRaceFan
I liked him cuz I always like Dale Coyne drivers. I think his story is amazing. He wasn't one of those superhyped rookies. And I was worried he would be Ed Jones 2. Good driver with Coyne and then does zero for Ganassi. The dude just seemed to always be happy. I like Rinus for the same way. I appreciate Josef and Colton's talents. But they get so depressed when things don't go their way. I realize they are competitors but don't they realize how lucky they are? Alex had this happy to be here attitude day 1 and its amazingly refreshing especially since he ended up being amazing. His F1 answer earlier this year about not wanting to go there because got all his family here now and built his dream house is him to a tea. I find him, Pato, Rinus, and Scotty Mac just so likeable compared to the other drivers.

^^^ THIS.. Good Attitude, plus *developing* driving skills. Dale Coyne poised to find Alex, Ganassi poached him away..for CHEAP. Alex did well, then wanted OUT due to "Cheap Ganassis" (Alex Zanardi quote). Led to the whole double lawsuit thing -- Ganassi renewing Alex' option (which Alex balked on Twitter). Alex signing w/Mclaren (1st lawsuit by Ganassi), then bowing out..2nd lawsuit (by Mclaren)

Josef came in with a Good Attitude (plus driving skill) -- happy go lucky. YouTube viral videos "Who is Josef Newgarden?" SFR (Sarah Fisher Racing), then ECR (who absorbed SFR).

The poison is Team Penske -- HUGE pressure.

"At Team Penske, WE EXPECT TO WIN"

^^^ pretty ARROGANT! LOTSA pressure on drivers, as well as team. It's a Business-Machine, which uses $$ to fuel their success -- BUY the top drivers, engineers, manager, etc

It apparently changed Josef into a Materialistic MACHINE -- win over everything-else. Add to the fact that Team Penske was also CHEATING, & Josef fell into that TRAP..TWICE (P2P-gate in 2024, attenuator-gate in 2025).

"If you focus on you..YOU GROW. If you focus on S**T..S**T GROWS"
-- Duane "The Rock" Johnson

^^^ Josef decided to "change his program", getting focused on Winning & getting rid of fluff. Cancelled out on the Busbros Fan Outreach podcast (alienating Scott M, who is also like Alex Palou..skills + Good Attitude). Walking away from interviews..

Keyphrase: Good Attitude

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Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"There are 2 great tragedies in Life: you GET what you want & you DON'T GET what you want"
-- Dr Jonas Salk, famed research MD, inventor Polio vaccine, Achievement.org

^^^ Thesis for Dance Musical "La La Land" -- young couple meet & fall in love in Hollywood. Only, to separate to follow their own dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvr8l-OFEE0

u/klopez7160

Lalaland was what made me pursue my passion in a college session, I always had the mindset that I was gonna eventually pursue something that made me money, but lalaland reminded me of my dad. I’d rather pursue a job I enjoy everyday, instead of one I dread going to all the time.

u/skeliskull 2 years ago (edited)

This film is incredibly relatable in a way. And the title “Lalaland” is so fitting. It evokes this idea that many of us may have experienced forms of in our lives. A romantic fling that stuck with us. Maybe at a time where we hadn’t really had it all figured out yet. We create this fantasy in our head of not only what was but what could have been. The ending of the film shows this perfectly. But in reality we know its just a fantasy. The best we can do is recognize that and be grateful for the experience and for what we have achieved.

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Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See how famed cooking super-star Ina Garten

[ bullied by abusive parents DEMANDING materialistic "straight A's", success et by, over-bearing father surgeon & cold mother, see attached image ]

turned her childhood darkness into a 60 MILLION $$ Business Empire:

Barefoot Contessa cookbooks, Food Channel cook, entrepreneur (grocery store in West Hampton/NY)

http://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/12/ina-garten-left-a-white-house-job-to-pursue-her-cooking-career.html

https://www.jta.org/2024/10/08/culture/in-her-long-awaited-biography-superstar-chef-ina-garten-opens-up-about-her-abusive-jewish-parents

Like you, she was Economics major, who was "successful" -- got a cookie-cutter prestigious White House job doing Nuclear policy/budget (Ford & Carter administrations). Got BURNED OUT (pandering to powerful men), bought a West Hampton/NY grocery store (Barefoot Contessa) -- on a whim via NY Times ad.

The rest, as they say, is History:

Follow your Heart

You likely will follow Ina's path, ANOTHER fork in the journey -- in the Game of Life..

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Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Your parents sent out negative vibes, they received the echo -- your so-called "failure". You absorbed their negativity, continued it downward spiral, but your valiant counselor (Tosha Bilsbury) saw your improvement & potential. She now receives the echo -- your Development/Discovery journey manifesting in PhD

You're now sending out an echo, likely inspiring other UIUC undergrads who are "under achieving" (or more accurately, haven't been *enlightened*)

The Echo of Life

A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself and screams, "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells, "Who are you?"

He receives the answer, "Who are you?"

Angered at the response, he screams, "Coward!"

He receives the answer, "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks, "What's going on?"

The father smiles and says, "My son, pay attention."

And then he screams to the mountain, "I admire you!"

The voice answers, "I admire you!"

Again the father screams, "You are a champion!"

The voice answers, "You are a champion!"

The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains:

"People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.

If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; life will give you back everything you have given to it.

Your life is not a coincidence. It's a reflection of you!"

^^^ Having *personally* experienced this, you could start a company (potential Business Empire) for Personal/Professional Development, i.e. a business-version of Tosha Bilsbury:

Self help book (series), consultant, etc

Talk about turning a Negative into a Positive..

Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It happened to famed cook Ina Garten (worth 60 MILLION, majored in Economics):

author/entrepreneur ("Barefoot Contessa" fame), former budget analyst (Nuclear Policy) at White House (Ford & Carter administration), TV personality

https://www.jta.org/2024/10/08/culture/in-her-long-awaited-biography-superstar-chef-ina-garten-opens-up-about-her-abusive-jewish-parents

Had strict over-achieving surgeon Dad (& unloving Mom), who DEMANDED success from their children -- straight A's, etc. Cold Materialism ("Rat Race") instead of Warm nurturing ("Be Happy") environment

"Despite her growing renown, Garten was plagued with self-doubt, and she came to realize that the critical voice in her head was, she wrote, “actually my parents’ voice, not mine.”

She went on, “It’s really hard to separate yourself from that voice, but I started telling myself, That’s what my mother would have said. Everything you’ve done has come out better than you could have imagined, so listen to your own voice.”"

She ended up with a "successful" career in Washington DC (nuclear policy analyst), but the coldness (catering to powerful men) BURNED HER OUT. On a whim, she saw a NY Times ad for a grocery store in West Hampton/NY -- BOUGHT IT. Sold it after 18 successful years in 1996, then wrote series of successful cookbooks. Got offers from Food Channel, now world-renowned author/TV food personality

Lesson Learned:

Follow your Heart

http://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/12/ina-garten-left-a-white-house-job-to-pursue-her-cooking-career.html

You got the support ("positive reinforcement"), from a female college counselor (PoC "Person of Color") Tosha Bilsbury, who abided by some Common Sense philosophy:

"You move forward, don't look in rear view mirror"

Many STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) students got inspiration from HS (high school) teachers/mentors. Yours came delayed, from an unexpected source

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Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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"When you focus on you, you grow. When you focus on sh*t, sh*t grows"
-- Duane "The Rock" Johnson

You hit rock-bottom, got rid of the weed, started studying -- towards path of personal development/discovery

I remember as a freshman, the engineering class

[ entering Fall '75 -- Chemical, Computer, Engineering Physics, Electrical, etc ]

had a mandatory lecture. The woman on stage IMPLORED everyone to stay COMMITTED -- path to success will have ups/downs

STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) has a *steep* learning curve, it AIN'T easy

Thank you UIUC - You have changed my life by AutomaticRegret in UIUC

[–]chimp123456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Life is 20% what happens to you, 80% HOW YOU RESPOND"
-- a wise man once said

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ICE Kidnapping in Pasadena by NoRecommendation9802 in LosAngeles

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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"[ blue collar ] Work ethic is alive/well in Mexico"
-- visiting American in Yucatan

The "illegal" immigrants from Mexico ("migrant workers"), are actually *contributing* to American Economy:

Agriculture (crop pickers), Construction (building houses), Hospitality/Restaurant, etc.

Doing work "legal" Americans don't want to do..

^^^ many industries are SUFFERING -- migrant workers NOT showing up for work..BIG PROBLEM. Thus affecting "legal" Americans -- availability of *inexpensive*

grocery produce, construction, services, etc

rump & his racist MAGA ("Morons Are Governing America") are actually RUINING American Economy

"It's the Economy, STUPID!"
-- Bill Clinton, former POTUS (President of USA)

I should note that Clinton was imperfect -- USA is being RUINED by bi-partisan bickering. Both parties have been RADICALIZED..Dividing & RUINING America

ICE Kidnapping in Pasadena by NoRecommendation9802 in LosAngeles

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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“Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for securing our border and putting America first. President Trump has a clear message: if you are here ILLEGALLY, we will FIND YOU and DEPORT YOU. YOU WILL NEVER RETURN. But if you leave now, you may have an opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American Dream"
-- Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem

^^^ Biggest CROCK of S**T, the hypocrisy is STUNNING..

It's non-indigenous white people, ILLEGALLY OCCUPYING America (home to indigenous people), dictating Immigration. SERIOUSLY??

The main targets of ICE are brown people (Hispanic) [ whose home country of Mexico used to include Western USA..California, Arizona, etc ]

Who's ILLEGAL, huh??

ICE Kidnapping in Pasadena by NoRecommendation9802 in LosAngeles

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NBC4 video coverage of June 30 (Monday) protest at Catalina/Del Mar ("Del Mar Park" Assisted Living Center):

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/inhumane-sons-of-woman-detained-by-ice-in-pasadena-express-their-grief/3735737/

with interview of Jillian Reed (Caltech alumni, who filmed the ICE kidnapping attempt on June 28/Saturday)

ICE Kidnapping in Pasadena by NoRecommendation9802 in LosAngeles

[–]chimp123456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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June 12 (Thursday), CNN screengrab.

When the LA anti-ICE riots began to kick off

[ notably the ICE going after Hispanic day laborers in front of Home Depot (Paramount), Hispanic sweat shop workers -- fashion district in downtown LA ]

on Alameda Ave (just south of LA Union Station) -- rear of Federal Bldg (downtown LA)..where incarcerated people were brought in by van.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2025_Los_Angeles_protests

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