Some of the defunding budgets have been restored. But the damage to law enforcement morale has been permanent. It seems like every single police department in a major city is understaffed to the point where public safety is endangered. Hate to do this, but hats off to the George Soros, progressive agenda for completely bringing anarchy to the United States.

I forgot about this commercial.

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Former President Donald Trump's appeal of the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York could be helped by an opinion written by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Ginsburg in February 2019 wrote the majority opinion in Timbs v. Indiana, in which the high court voted 9-0 to find that the Eighth Amendment is applicable to the states.

The justices ruled against Indiana, which was seeking to confiscate defendant Tyson Timbs' $42,000 Land Rover, for assessing a fine that was "grossly disproportionate" to the gravity of the offense.

The Land Rover's value was more than four times the maximum $10,000 fine that Timbs was liable for in a criminal case that involved controlled substances and conspiracy to commit theft, Independent Journal Review reported.

"The Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause is an incorporated protection applicable to the States under the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause," the justices found.

"The prohibition embodied in the Excessive Fines Clause carries forward protections found in sources from Magna Carta to the English Bill of Rights to state constitutions from the colonial era to the present day," Ginsburg argued in the case. "Protection against excessive fines has been a constant shield throughout Anglo-American history for good reason: Such fines undermine other liberties."

Ginsburg added that such fines "can be used, e.g., to retaliate against or chill the speech of political enemies."

I know someone on OrangeFans was ridiculed for clicking on that Asian dating site advertisement but I figured what the hell, I’ll go for it.

Within a few minutes of setting up my profile I got a date with the beautiful Chun Yan. She wants to meet at a motel near the airport since that’s convenient to her arrival and she doesn’t drive, and that’s fine with me. She also asked me to bring a cooler full of ice in case we decide to get some drinks.

Will update after the encounter, but I feel pretty good about where this is headed…

This is actually a good Sark interview by Keyshawn. I scrolled the first page and didn’t see it so you taco guys can feel free post all your tacos if it’s old news for y’all.
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The UpBring organization is doing massive ****ing good for foster children in Texas. This is to help their girls location just outside of Austin offering “restorative” foster care for ages 11-17.

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Restorative care for these girls includes proper counseling and treatment around the trauma they’ve experienced as kids. Also basic life skills education like how to interview for a job, getting an apartment, buying a car, doing taxes, etc. They even offer A nurses assistant certification program so these girls leave with a marketable skill at 18 years old.

There are two ways to do the best damn thing you can do for another human today.

1. Direct donation to Upbring. PLEASE INCLUDE “OB” NEXT TO YOUR NAME SO WE CAN TRACK THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM THIS COMMUNITY.

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There’s little to no support after a girl ages out, it’s crucial they learn independence by then or….
Outside of UpBring’s work:
- 70% of foster teen girls are pregnant by 21
- 1/2 develop substance abuse dependence
- 50% don’t graduate high school
- Only 3% earn a college degree.
- 60% of child sex trafficking victims come from the foster system

Restorative foster care like UpBring has shown:
- 90+% circumvent teen pregnancy
- 80% avoid substance abuse
- 87% enroll in college

Texas players LB Jaylan Ford and DLs T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy were scheduled on Wednesday to meet with the national media at the NFL combine. Both Ford and Murphy held their interviews at scheduled times, but Sweat was absent for the first couple of hours. As of posting this, Sweat is walking onto the podium for his media availabilities. In the meantime, here is what Byron Murphy had to say as he begins his journey to the NFL draft (Alex Dunlap has the Jaylan Ford update HERE). All three are scheduled to take part in their on-field physical testing on Thursday afternoon.

Byron Murphy, DL

How does it feel to be the last team to beat Nick Saban at Alabama?

I think it was three years since LSU beat them, it means a lot, you know, getting the win down there cause not too many people win at Bama, you know, it's hard to win. So beating Alabama and Nick Saban, you know, I say that was a big win, a big win for us. And that's something I'll never forget.

Have you met with the Dallas Cowboys yet?

Uh, no, not yet.

What are some of the things you bring to an NFL franchise and have the Bills been in contact with you?

What I bring to an NFL franchise, I'll say, I bring hard work, I bring leadership, grit, you know, determination, and just being a great team player. Yes, I talked to, I had a meeting with the Bills as well.

While we're talking about teams, have you met with the Broncos?

No, sir, I haven't.

Do you plan to or not?

No, sir.

Byron, you had a higher pressure rate than any other defensive line prospect in this class. Your pressure numbers would be impressive for an edge rusher. How is it that you bring so much pressure up the middle?

First I'll say just, you know, having the mindset of just being, you know, I can't be stopped, won't be stopped, and you know, doing my best and just to try to be disruptive at all times, just trying to get after the quarterback, rushing at all times, each and every play, just going hard, giving it all 110 percent with great effort.

What feels better, beating a double team in the backfield for a TFL or catching a touchdown?

I'll say beating a double team, but I also love the touchdown play. But beating the double team and getting the TFL.

To follow up, for those of us who will never do that, right? Beating a 300-pound guy to get into the backfield and get a big run stop. What does that feel like in that moment?

I feel like that's one of the best feelings in the world. Cause obviously, you know, you're doing your job, but to split a double team and get a TFL, you know, that's, that's pretty hard to do. That's hard work right there. And a lot of guys can't do that.

Have the Packers interviewed with you so far?

Man, a lot of teams, Seattle, Atlanta, Minnesota, The Bills, Jets pretty much every team.

What's the feedback been like from some of them?

The feedback is, they say, you know I'm a great player, I play good. I stay square and have great leverage. I play with my hands, I'm violent and you know and I'm also great at stopping the run.

Do they want you to 3-technique or do they want you to shade like you were in Texas?

I've been hearing a lot of zero shade, 2-I, 3-Tech, and probably the 4-I as well.

All right, you said you haven't met with the Dallas Cowboys yet, but what would it mean to be a part of that organization?

You know, it'll mean a lot, because, you know, I'm from Dallas, so you know, it'll be a blessing, you know, to play back home, play. Play for my home city. So it'll mean a lot for sure.

Just talk about your journey. You weren't a five-star recruit. What you came from where you were to being maybe the first defensive tackle drafted.

Man, I say just really, you know, just putting in the work, you know, just working hard each and every day, you know, and also I feel like, my tape, my tape speaks for itself. I put a lot on tape this year, and I feel like I showed a lot of NFL teams what I can do, and what they can get from me.

Do you know Von Miller?

Yeah, I do. I know Von Miller.

Have you talked to him this week?

No, sir, I haven't.

What was it like watching him grow up and how much did you kind of model yourself after some of the things he did?

First off, just watching Von, same hometown, watching him go from DeSoto, you know, to A&M, to the NFL, you know, he just motivated me as well, you know, and also I feel like, you know, he set the foundation at DeSoto. He is one of the guys that created the pipeline. You know, it really all started with him and, I'm just blessed, you know, to have a guy like that, alumni like that as well.

Aaron Donald is the player who broke the mold of players who look similar to you and to him. Um, do you look up to him and is that a guy that you, or a pattern that came up?

Yes, sir. I look up to him, I watch AD a lot. Also guys like, Ed Oliver, Kenny Clark, and guy s like Da'Ron Payne for the Commanders. I try to model my game after them guys, you know, I just like the way they play, how disruptive it is, and also, their violence.

Have the Packers interviewed you?

The Packers. Yes, they have.

How did that go?

You know, it went well. It went great.

You said Kenny Clark is the guy that you kind of modeled yourself after? What do you like about him?

What I like about him, is how he's a force in the run game. How violent he plays. You know, he's a disrupter, he just had that mindset of just being dominant and being the most dominant out there. That's what I like about him.

Have you had the opportunity to meet with the Raiders?

No, sir.

What would it be like if you did and got to play with Maxx Crosby?

It would be you know, a blessing to me with the Raiders and to play with a guy like Maxx Crosby. That would be crazy. Cause, you know, I never played with a guy like that. I feel like he would make my job much easier as well.

Byron, was there any thought at all to me returning to Texas for another year and playing a year in the SEC?

No, no sir. After this year, it was kind of a no-brainer for me to enter the draft. I feel like it was time and I feel like my tape spoke for itself.

At what point did you make that decision? Like at what point during the season were you really thinking that, okay, this is going to be it for me in Texas?

I want to say like after the Big 12(title game), and also when we got to the playoffs, I knew, I knew it was my time after the playoffs.

What would it mean to go to the Houston Texans, to play for a coach like Demeco Ryans and that swarm of talent to defense?

Man, it would mean a lot, getting drafted by Houston, You know, also just staying in Texas, I'm familiar with that cause I'm from Texas, But, It'll mean a lot playing for Demeco Ryan, you know, a young African American coach.

How did the offensive role come into play? Were you campaigning the coaches or did they come to you as far as your offensive role? Like running the ball and catching it. Did they come to you or were you campaigning them?

Well, Coach Flood and Sark, they came to me with the opportunity and I just took it you know, right away.

And which is more satisfying? Pounding it in as a runner or catching the ball?

I want to say pounding it in because you know, I grew up playing running back. So just being able to get the ball again, just brought back so many memories.

What's the best fit for you schematically? When the next level, what scheme do you feel like you would thrive in the most?

I like a 4-3 scheme. I feel like I'm a 4-3 guy, but I also play, you know, whatever scheme any team wants me to play in.

Are there players at the next level that you want to be teammates with to find success with at the NFL level?

Man, I'd love to, you know, be with really anybody, like Bosa, really any of the good edges in the league, you know, I feel like that'll just make my job easier, having the quarterback step up right into my hands. Cause you know I'm a rusher as well. So, whatever team drafted me, it'd be a blessing just to play with any good edge guys.

Who are the young guys on the Texas team, that the Texas fans, need to keep an eye on next year?

I say on defense, I'm pretty sure y'all heard of him, he's a freshman, I say, Anthony Hill Jr., when it's time for him, you know, for him to come, you know, and do this process, I feel like he's gonna be a first-round guy, so be on the lookout for him.

Have you seen Mike Tomlin yet at all?

Uh, yes I have, yesterday.

What was your first impression?

I loved it, I really enjoyed the interview with Mike Tomlin. I feel like I can relate to him in so many ways. him and his staff and Pittsburgh as a whole.

What makes you the best defensive lineman?

Just my style of play. How I play, every play. Play in, play out. I say my effort. My effort is like no other. I don't think nobody has the same effort as me, the same determination, or the same mindset as me.

Cliffs Notes: OU's Lexy Keys hit a three-point shot with 4.5 seconds left in the game to give Oklahoma a 71-70 win over Texas, which clinches the Big 12 regular-season title for the Sooners.

The Participants: No.3 Texas (26-3, 13-3 Big 12) and No.20 Oklahoma (20-7, 14-2 Big 12)

Pre-Game NET Rankings: Texas (No.3) and Oklahoma (No. 26)
Pre-Game RPI Rankings: Texas (No.9) and OKlahoma (No.19)

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Game MVP: Freshman Madison Booker was the best player on the floor, scoring 26 points, while grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 7 assists and creating 6 steals, but she wasn't able to get a get a shot off in the final possession of the game.

Key Stretch: The Sooners missed 10 straight shots after Keys helped OU take a 67-66 lead with 3:20 to go, but the Longhorns were unable to take full advantage of OU's misses, making only one field goal of their own during the same stretch before Keys hit the game-winner.

Unsung Hero: The Big 12 refs get a game ball from the Sooners. Every single whistle down the stretch went OU's way, including a key traveling call on Booker when it could be strongly argued that she was fouled during the play. On multiple occasions, it looked like Texas coach Vic Schaefer was going to have a stroke over calls that went against his side. Not every call was a bad call, but there were a half-dozen 50-50 calls down the stretch that only went to one side. In a game decided by a single point, it ended up mattering.

Bombed Away: This Texas team isn't likely going to win a national title this season and when its season ends, the disparity between its own three point shooting and its opposition's three-point shooting will likely play a big role in how things play out. Oklahoma outscored the Longhorns 30-6 in three point shooting on Wednesday night, which made UT's 45.3%-36.2% edge in shooting from the floor a moot point. The three-point shot was the difference tonight in the game.

A tale of first-half runs: The Longhorns opened up an early 15point lead in the first half, only to see OU go on a 16-3 run to end the second quarter, which cut the Texas lead to 39-38 at halftime.

ESPN Bracketology: The Longhorns came into the game holding onto a No.1 seed in the most recent ESPN projections and this loss will almost certainly cost the Longhorns in the seeding process. Tonight's game is a devastating loss.

Thoughts? Seems like it is bad for the industry. Does it change the perceived value of SGC slabs? does this change who you slab with?

🎼Take a look at me now,🎶

good chat; KJ said “unofficial nil” back in the day 😂

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You get an extra day to do whatever you wish.

Pretty wild considering they hired him and then fired him before he appeared in a single episode. Should be good.

Ok so a bro in my Wolf Pack got ahold of some bad oysters last week and the results were not good. Dude had explosive squirts for days and also puked a lot. Videos were funny butt I felt kinda bad for laughing.

Worst of all, he’s been farting like a maniac ever since. Loudest and worst smelling farts of all time IMHO. We told him to stay away until he gets the gas under control.

He just hit up the group chat to say he’s better butt that he needs to deodorize his house. Maids have come several times and the smell just won’t go away. Washed all sheets and towels and burned a lot of clothes—yet the stank persists.

Anywho, he wants to get hot plate burners going all over the house so he can boil numerous pots of bleach and Fabuloso. A chick he is scoring with swears it will work, and the vapor will penetrate hard to reach areas including fabrics and walls. She’s maybe a 5 so I trust her cleaning advice more than a super hot chick butt maybe that is just me. His plan is to invite her over and get a hummer once all the pots start boiling which is such a total Hoss Move.

Any advice in this area bros? I know we have a lot of collective experience with Montezuma’s Revenge and similar ailments.

Looking for 4 tickets if anyone needs to sell some.

For anyone who wants to help out those whose lives have been touched by the panhandle fires, here are two organizations that are worthy of your contributions:

Mrs. NT and I have given to the Amarillo Foundation in the past. It is reputable and responsive to disasters and needs across the panhandle.

Or the First Presbyterian Church in Canadian, at 605 Purcell in Canadian TX 79014
FPC Canadian is serving free meals around the clock to area residents and firefighters

I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones I know of and can vouch for. Our fellow Texans need our help. Thanks for anything you're able to do. Those of you who have additional suggestions, please post them here.

NT

So says his physician after today's physical exam - which, BTW, did not include any mental or neurological examinations.
So, let's see if he shows up at his next press outing without any note cards.

So, let’s try to post short, issues-based scorecards. I’ll start:

Debt/Deficit: both Biden and Trump fail

Economy: incumbent owns it — looking ok for Biden?

Immigration: Trump wins

Crime: Trump wins

Inflation: Biden loses unless it keeps coming down

Globalism vs. Nationalism: depends on your paradigm

Culture wars: depends on your paradigm

Abortion: depends on your paradigm

Let’s see your short list.

https://www.curatedtouring.com/curated-touring-flying-longhorns-journeys/

My niece (UT grad) from nam started Curated Travel a year before COVID. My wife, also from nam, and I went on this first time trip as guinea pigs in 2019. It was awesome because my niece and her business partner both have a PhD in art history from Duke. They learned Italian and worked on their dissertations in Italy. Long story short, their degrees are the golden ticket into all kinds of places that the general traveling public doesn’t have access to or limited access. We got into the Borghese gallery after hours. There were more security guards there than our small group numbered, and we could stroll all over the joint as they gave us the run of the place. You get into Vatican and Sistine Chapel before they open their doors to the public. It was a sane experience instead of an insane one. Insane is going to the popular fountains and seeing everyone act like an idiot with their phone cameras. Groups (limited to 14 max) stay at nice hotels close to the sites. We were one block from the Pantheon. Check out the tour info and email them with any questions. Highly recommend!

PS: We went up like 7 to 8 stories above the floor of the coliseum because of their contacts in the art world. It was crazy and scary too! Security guard came up later and told us it was too dangerous this high up and so we went down a level, but not before we took in the view of Rome. Will not forget..

Who's got the best homeowners and auto insurance quotes right now?
My new rates are up 40% across both policies from last year for no reason other than greed.

I keep hearing these BS excuses that the weather in North Texas is so much worse than other parts of the country
but yet I'm hearing the whole countries rates are this high or higher, why? Because they can.

When is the gov't going to step in and put pressure on these thieves as they are all publicly traded companies with stock prices
hitting up to all time highs.

Who on here has some low quotes that will share with your bros.

Hey guys,
My son has a seizure disorder and needs a new Neurologist.

We moved to Austin in 2017 from Frisco so I don't really have the network of people to ask for recommendations that we had when we lived there.

Does anyone have a good Neurologist you like in the North DFW area?
The kiddo is 19, works in Irving, lives in Farmer's Branch and is very familiar with Frisco, Plano, Grapevine etc.
Recs appreciated.

Any legal minds care to weigh in….

Involved in a vendor customer dispute involving an executed master services agreement. Services were provided in Texas only. A provision in msa states that all invoices must be received w/in 90 days once services delivered. If the invoices are not received w/in this 90 day period, the services do not require payment. The language is unambiguous. The invoices were delivered on or about 3 months after this 90 day deadline. Further, the customer emailed vendor w/in 90 day window requesting invoices. Email went unanswered.

What does Texas law say in regard to an administrative provision like this being violated despite services being rendered and accepted?

Thoughts?