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Hydrogen train tested in UK
BBC News - Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate
President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years.
Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to "shut up" as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US president was challenged over white supremacist support and refused to condemn a specific far-right group. Opinion polls suggest Mr Biden has a steady single-digit lead over Mr Trump. But with 35 days until election day, surveys from several important states show a closer contest. Polls also suggest one in 10 Americans have yet to make up their mind how to vote. But analysts said Tuesday night's debate - the first of three - probably would not make much difference. -
@mlnews It was a s*show, predominately led by the command in queef that is Donald Trump
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@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@mlnews It was a s*show, predominately led by the command in queef that is Donald Trump
Quite frankly, both options disgust me.
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@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate
President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years.
Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to "shut up" as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US president was challenged over white supremacist support and refused to condemn a specific far-right group. Opinion polls suggest Mr Biden has a steady single-digit lead over Mr Trump. But with 35 days until election day, surveys from several important states show a closer contest. Polls also suggest one in 10 Americans have yet to make up their mind how to vote. But analysts said Tuesday night's debate - the first of three - probably would not make much difference.Close polling doesn't sound good for the Biden camp. Remember what the polling looked like in 2016? And then remember how that turned out.
I can't remember reading that the polling companies have changed the way they do their polling. If they haven't, they're likely going to be wrong. Again.
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@Pete-S said in Non-IT News Thread:
@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate
President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years.
Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to "shut up" as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US president was challenged over white supremacist support and refused to condemn a specific far-right group. Opinion polls suggest Mr Biden has a steady single-digit lead over Mr Trump. But with 35 days until election day, surveys from several important states show a closer contest. Polls also suggest one in 10 Americans have yet to make up their mind how to vote. But analysts said Tuesday night's debate - the first of three - probably would not make much difference.Close polling doesn't sound good for the Biden camp. Remember what the polling looked like in 2016? And then remember how that turned out.
I can't remember reading that the polling companies have changed the way they do their polling. If they haven't, they're likely going to be wrong. Again.
It's more than that, it's also that polls show what the people want, not what the electoral college does. Because the election is not a direct reflection of the American vote, a poll showing how people will vote only gives a partial picture of election results.
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@Pete-S said in Non-IT News Thread:
@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate
President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years.
Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to "shut up" as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US president was challenged over white supremacist support and refused to condemn a specific far-right group. Opinion polls suggest Mr Biden has a steady single-digit lead over Mr Trump. But with 35 days until election day, surveys from several important states show a closer contest. Polls also suggest one in 10 Americans have yet to make up their mind how to vote. But analysts said Tuesday night's debate - the first of three - probably would not make much difference.Close polling doesn't sound good for the Biden camp. Remember what the polling looked like in 2016? And then remember how that turned out.
I can't remember reading that the polling companies have changed the way they do their polling. If they haven't, they're likely going to be wrong. Again.
The constant reports of polls led to voter apathy, so the attitude for many was, "I don't need to vote; others will do it for me." Everyone has to vote or else democracy fails.
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BBC News - Covid: Donald Trump and Melania test positive
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@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
BBC News - Covid: Donald Trump and Melania test positive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54381848
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Nasa Wallops launch: Astronauts to test new $23m toilet at space station
Nasa is to launch a new zero-gravity toilet for testing at the International Space Station (ISS) before its probable use in a future mission to the Moon.
The $23m (£17.8m) toilet, which sucks waste from the body, will be sent to the station on a cargo ship. Nasa said the toilet's "vacuum system" was designed for the comfort of female astronauts, unlike previous models. A rocket carrying the cargo ship was supposed to blast off from Wallops Island, Virginia, on Thursday. But the mission was aborted less than three minutes before lift off because of technical difficulties. Another launch attempt is due on Friday evening if engineers can fix the issues that caused Thursday's delay. -
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
BBC News - Covid: Donald Trump and Melania test positive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54381848
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Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
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Trump Covid: President criticised over drive-past
Medical experts are questioning Donald Trump's decision to greet supporters in a drive-past outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19.
There are concerns the US president, who wore a mask, may have endangered Secret Service staff inside the car. White House spokesperson Judd Deere said the trip on Sunday had been "cleared by the medical team as safe". Questions remain over the seriousness of Mr Trump's illness after conflicting statements over the weekend. Speaking on Fox News, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said doctors would decide later whether the president could be discharged from Walter Reed hospital, near Washington, on Monday. -
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/rockwall-woman-shot-killed-work-carrollton/Did she refuse to wear a mask?
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@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/rockwall-woman-shot-killed-work-carrollton/Did she refuse to wear a mask?
It's Texas, so probably.
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@Grey said in Non-IT News Thread:
@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/rockwall-woman-shot-killed-work-carrollton/Did she refuse to wear a mask?
It's Texas, so probably.
More likely here you'd be shot FOR wearing a mask.
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@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
@Grey said in Non-IT News Thread:
@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/rockwall-woman-shot-killed-work-carrollton/Did she refuse to wear a mask?
It's Texas, so probably.
More likely here you'd be shot FOR wearing a mask.
I'd wear my mask more. And I'd probably integrate a Biden sticker. Because it really shows how strong a person is when they go after someone with an obviously disabled arm/hand and I'll take any excuse to put a scump supporter in jail, forcing them to lose the right to vote, which their party demanded.
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Trump Covid: Biden warns there is 'a lot to be concerned about'
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has criticised US President Donald Trump for downplaying the severity of coronavirus, saying there is "a lot to be concerned about".
He said the president should be communicating the "right lesson" on masks and social distancing. It came after Mr Trump told Americans not to fear Covid-19. He has returned to the White House to continue his treatment for coronavirus after a three-night hospital stay. The president, who is still contagious, removed his mask on the balcony of the White House while posing for pictures. While he is no longer in hospital, his doctor has said he "may not entirely be out of the woods yet". -
@Grey said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
@Grey said in Non-IT News Thread:
@DustinB3403 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
Literally walking distance from my house. Only a block or two from a customer.
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Rockwall Woman Shot, Killed As She Arrived To Work In Carrollton.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/10/02/rockwall-woman-shot-killed-work-carrollton/Did she refuse to wear a mask?
It's Texas, so probably.
More likely here you'd be shot FOR wearing a mask.
I'd wear my mask more. And I'd probably integrate a Biden sticker. Because it really shows how strong a person is when they go after someone with an obviously disabled arm/hand and I'll take any excuse to put a scump supporter in jail, forcing them to lose the right to vote, which their party demanded.
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson
If you're out to pick a fight you might just get what you want. Better with peaceful protesting and democracy (elections).
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Eddie Van Halen: Rock star and guitar legend dies of throat cancer aged 65
Rock star and guitar great Eddie Van Halen has died after a "long and arduous battle" with throat cancer, his son has said.
