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BarnBuster
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The Life and Death of the American Mall
The indoor suburban shopping center is a special kind of abandoned place.
Abandoned America
Matthew Christopher's Abandoned America: a hauntingly beautiful urban exploration chronicle of the abandoned buildings in our midst and their fascinating histories.
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raratt
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My son cut a Karen off at the knees yesterday. He parked my truck with handicapped plates in a handicapped parking spot and she said he couldn't park there. He pointed out the plate and told her she must be related to Superman to be able to look at his spine with x-ray vision and determine there is no problem, then walked away.
She was silent.
She was silent.
BarnBuster
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I was looking for a poker/tamper for a one-hitter and came across these. $2, solid aluminum. works perfect. Avail 2-10 mm dia. at Walmart.
lokie
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The following looks like an interesting concept.
It's too crowded and restrictive for me.
Welcome to Culdesac Tempe
The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US!
Culdesac is a 17-acre, "Mediterranean-style" rental complex located just a few miles east of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, offering apartments with up to three bedrooms, as well as studios, for a starting lease price of $1,300 per month. However, there are no parking lots or garages, so residents either walk or bike almost anywhere they need to go.
They needn't go far. The Culdesac neighborhood is complete with grocery stores, retail shops, restaurants, a gym, a yoga studio, and a med spa, as well as outdoor gathering spaces to encourage community interaction. For longer travels, each resident has a free light-rail pass to use at will as well as discounted Lyft rates. The first 200 residents were even given a free ebike.
The thought of living in an area without unsightly parking lots and almost no auto-related traffic likely sounds appealing, especially to many young people interested in the easy access and fun nightlife of urban living without the hefty price tag. "We look back nostalgically at college, because it’s the only time most people have lived in a walkable neighborhood," claimed Culdesac co-founder Ryan Johnson. "People are happier and healthier, and even wealthier when they’re living in a walkable neighborhood."
However, Culdesac and car-free developments like it have significant drawbacks. For one thing, all Culdesac residents seem to rent, not own, their living space. Its website makes no mention of condo living or lease-to-buy opportunities.
Car-less living can also restrict people's freedom to travel at times and to destinations of their
own choosing. They must move about according to light-rail schedules and the practical limitations of ebike and rideshare options.
NBC News notes that the environment might also become a problem for some as well. In the greater-Phoenix area, summer temperatures regularly soar above 100 degrees, and the arid climate means there is almost no cloud or tree cover for respite from the baking sunshine.
For the time being, though, Culdesac has had some success. Its first residents moved in about six months ago, and its owners hope to have 1,000 residents by next year.
"Live in a 5-minute city"
At Culdesac Tempe, our retailers are award-winners, community leaders and visionaries.
You’re just 5 mins away from all your essentials at Street Corner Urban Market, a quick tune-up at Archer's Bikes, and a cozy dinner at Cocina Chiwas.
culdesac.com
It's too crowded and restrictive for me.
Welcome to Culdesac Tempe
The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US!
Culdesac is a 17-acre, "Mediterranean-style" rental complex located just a few miles east of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, offering apartments with up to three bedrooms, as well as studios, for a starting lease price of $1,300 per month. However, there are no parking lots or garages, so residents either walk or bike almost anywhere they need to go.
They needn't go far. The Culdesac neighborhood is complete with grocery stores, retail shops, restaurants, a gym, a yoga studio, and a med spa, as well as outdoor gathering spaces to encourage community interaction. For longer travels, each resident has a free light-rail pass to use at will as well as discounted Lyft rates. The first 200 residents were even given a free ebike.
The thought of living in an area without unsightly parking lots and almost no auto-related traffic likely sounds appealing, especially to many young people interested in the easy access and fun nightlife of urban living without the hefty price tag. "We look back nostalgically at college, because it’s the only time most people have lived in a walkable neighborhood," claimed Culdesac co-founder Ryan Johnson. "People are happier and healthier, and even wealthier when they’re living in a walkable neighborhood."
However, Culdesac and car-free developments like it have significant drawbacks. For one thing, all Culdesac residents seem to rent, not own, their living space. Its website makes no mention of condo living or lease-to-buy opportunities.
Car-less living can also restrict people's freedom to travel at times and to destinations of their
own choosing. They must move about according to light-rail schedules and the practical limitations of ebike and rideshare options.
NBC News notes that the environment might also become a problem for some as well. In the greater-Phoenix area, summer temperatures regularly soar above 100 degrees, and the arid climate means there is almost no cloud or tree cover for respite from the baking sunshine.
For the time being, though, Culdesac has had some success. Its first residents moved in about six months ago, and its owners hope to have 1,000 residents by next year.
"Live in a 5-minute city"
At Culdesac Tempe, our retailers are award-winners, community leaders and visionaries.
You’re just 5 mins away from all your essentials at Street Corner Urban Market, a quick tune-up at Archer's Bikes, and a cozy dinner at Cocina Chiwas.
Cities For People Not Cars | Culdesac
Culdesac builds car-free neighborhoods from scratch. Come live at the first car-free neighborhood in the US - Culdesac Tempe (Phoenix) - 1000 people, 0 cars.
culdesac.com
BobBitchen
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Mammoth Lakes, California on Instagram: "You can’t beat these unreal views when you fly to Mammoth Lakes with @advancedairlines. This is your sign to book a flight for an extended trip over Presidents’ Weekend. With Advanced Air, you can get direct flights from Los Angeles (Hawthorne) and San Diego (Carlsbad). Book now to experience winter in Mammoth Lakes! Link in bio. @jetsabella23 #VisitMammoth #TheRealUnreal"
2,573 likes, 17 comments - visitmammoth on February 12, 2024: "You can’t beat these unreal views when you fly to Mammoth Lakes with @advancedairlines. This is your sign to book a flight for an exten...".
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raratt
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I have actually never been up there, I don't ski so that is probably why.Mammoth Lakes, California on Instagram: "You can’t beat these unreal views when you fly to Mammoth Lakes with @advancedairlines. This is your sign to book a flight for an extended trip over Presidents’ Weekend. With Advanced Air, you can get direct flights from Los Angeles (Hawthorne) and San Diego (Carlsbad). Book now to experience winter in Mammoth Lakes! Link in bio. @jetsabella23 #VisitMammoth #TheRealUnreal"
2,573 likes, 17 comments - visitmammoth on February 12, 2024: "You can’t beat these unreal views when you fly to Mammoth Lakes with @advancedairlines. This is your sign to book a flight for an exten...".
BobBitchen
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SpaceGrease
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If you do your taxes and are expecting a refund get it done quickly I am being advised ,gl.
raratt
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BobBitchen
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Dr.Amber Trichome
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Damn, that’s a lot of snow. Just drove through Snoqualmie ski area and it’s raining. Ski lifts weren’t moving.
Sativied
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I was just in a coffeeshop (errr.. dispensary), wanted to smoke something else for a day, and noticed "Cheetahs Piss" on the hash menu. I see it's a 'documented' 'strain' too at leafly.com.
What bothers me is the plural Cheetahs. Not possessive, like Cheetah's Piss, not Cheetah Piss, but Cheetahs Piss Hash. It bothers me because just a tiny bit of cheetah piss, from a single cheetah, is enough to create an ounce of concentrate. It's like going to MacDonalds and eating a burger that contains meat from up to 80 different cows. Yuck.
P.S. Don't let the 'piss' label hold you back from trying. Pure cheetah piss tastes like a mix of pineapple-bourbon with sweet-umami honey. As I was told by a friend.
What bothers me is the plural Cheetahs. Not possessive, like Cheetah's Piss, not Cheetah Piss, but Cheetahs Piss Hash. It bothers me because just a tiny bit of cheetah piss, from a single cheetah, is enough to create an ounce of concentrate. It's like going to MacDonalds and eating a burger that contains meat from up to 80 different cows. Yuck.
P.S. Don't let the 'piss' label hold you back from trying. Pure cheetah piss tastes like a mix of pineapple-bourbon with sweet-umami honey. As I was told by a friend.
