OlDawg

Bad move. IP theft from the Chinese has been rampant. They’ve been caught stealing research from MD Anderson for years, and again just days ago. 2019 caught stealing IP from MD Anderson [Hidden Content] 2 Days ago caught stealing IP from MD Anderson [Hidden Content]

Okay folks. Fastest sellout in Border Battle history! Bulldog Stadium will be rocking with the Dawgs on the hunt! If you couldn't get tickets, make sure you tune in and subscribe to LPSportsnet YouTube Channel. It's La Porte High School's exclusive channel and it's free. Coverage from Bulldog Stadium begins at 6:00 p.m. Watch as the first game at the new Bulldog Stadium is kicked off with one of Texas' great, historic rivalries! [Hidden Content]

LOL Just went to Hometown Tickets to see what was still available. General Admission looks sold out, and there are 8 seats left in Reserved. 9:45 a.m. Monday morning Border Battle Week. Ha! Someone better get with the Fire Marshall and start working on that waiver...

Tickets go on sale today online. They'll probably be sold out today. No idea if they'll allow standing room only. I know Fox 26 Houston (Nate Griffin) will be at LP in the morning, and Inside Houston High School Sports said they'd have someone at the game. Usually, most of the Houston media has someone at the game. Pretty sure they will this year with the new stadium. One of the best games to start a new season. One of the oldest rivalries that's actually a true town vs town rivalry with an almost equal record. Hope it doesn't rain. I'll try to post when I find out about the tailgating. They're supposed to have food trucks and other stuff before every home game this year.

Let's just say, after having some experience with an alphabet after my Service, you'd be toast.

I like your prediction better than mine. 😁

Yep. LP took a good size lead if I recall correctly, and DP made a comeback late with the passing game to make it close. Cobra was offensive MVP.

I'm leaning towards LP 21-17. These games--except for a few recent outliers when LP was rebuilding the program--are typically close, and the unexpected is expected. Since LP doesn't have the three-headed rushing monster any more, it will be interesting to see how they modify the offense to fit the strengths they have this year. I'm also very curious about the QB position. I assume the 3 year starter (Saenz) will get the start. He's a very solid game manager. But, if the offense struggles, do we see the soph phenom Wells? I wasn't able to make the scrimmage against Dobie. So, I'm flying blind as they say.

I assume that's on advice of legal counsel since he's still in the middle of the NDA lawsuit over his book. When the Govt. comes after you, generally the best thing to do is say nothing.

I’ll give it a stab since no one else has really answered. Just a guess, but I wouldn’t doubt if he’s trying to coordinate with Europe. If he puts sanctions on that are really effective, the EU will get hammered as well because they’re still taking about the same amount of oil from Russia as they were before the war started. There may be other issues like this as well.

Trivia: The rivalry is always sold out. The largest, documented crowd I could find was 14,000 in 2015 at Clyde Abshier Stadium in Deer Park. It included over 3,000 standing room only tickets sold.

I need to update. I lost some game history somewhere. My bad! This will actually be the 72nd meeting with La Porte leading the series 36-34-1. Not going to update the title.

Full stop. Just boil it down to what it is after 7 years, and the attitude shown in the video. Thou shall not steal. No further explanation required.

BTW, here’s the difference in answers on searches pending your personal search history and the engine used. I thought it would be interesting to see the differences since I’ve noticed quite a few using the AI search/compile features in their posts lately. This is the summary from my search on DuckDuckGo—which doesn’t keep a record of your personal searches and compiles using Chat GPT. I used the search criteria ' U.S. Government taking a stake in MP Materials'. (Again, no slam on your post from Google. Just question how the sources Google used warped conservatism/libertarianism and free market principles into an excuse and justification by defining communism into a very broad, abstract idea.) NOTE: I'm a free market, conservative libertarian as far as fiscal/economic policy regardless of administrations. Search Assist The U.S. government's acquisition of a controlling stake in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company, has drawn comparisons to state capitalism and communist practices, particularly due to its significant influence over a critical industry. Critics argue that this move resembles the government control seen in communist states, as it allows for direct intervention in the market. Government Stake in MP Materials The U.S. government's acquisition of a controlling stake in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company, has raised significant concerns and comparisons to state capitalism, particularly in relation to communist principles. Key Aspects of the Acquisition • Nature of the Deal: The Pentagon invested $400 million in preferred stock, convertible to common stock, making it the largest shareholder in MP Materials. This investment is aimed at enhancing domestic production of critical minerals. • Market Influence: By becoming a major stakeholder, the government now has substantial influence over the rare earths market, which is crucial for national security and various industries, including defense and technology. Comparisons to State Capitalism • State Control: Critics argue that this move resembles state capitalism, similar to practices in China, where the government exerts control over key industries. The arrangement allows the government to dictate terms and potentially distort market competition. • Concerns from Experts: Industry experts have expressed worries that this level of government involvement could lead to unfair advantages for MP Materials over competitors, echoing concerns about market manipulation typical of state-backed industries. Conclusion While the U.S. government’s actions are framed as necessary for national security and economic stability, the implications of such a significant stake in a private company have sparked debates about the nature of capitalism in the U.S. and its alignment with more centralized, state-controlled economic models. [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content]

That’s actually a solid schedule. Weren’t IC and FBM’s only losses to Randle? Still think y’all are going to be better than people think this year. I have y’all penciled in as third seed at worst.

This is one of those situations where a person can agree with many policies, but vehemently disagree with others—for entirely different reasons.

I haven’t read the book. So, I’m not as familiar as you. But, I don’t doubt you one iota.

I’m not slamming you. Just ridiculing the twisting to get the spin in the material posted. USPS and Amtrak were both government entities before they were private/government partnerships. You know this. That’s why I said it was comical.

This is a joke, major spin, and an excuse. Period. It’s justification for government intervention in any business they desire under the cover of National Security. Whoever wrote the excuses/examples of USPS and Amtrak should be taken out and horse whipped. How stupid do they think people are?

I don’t have an issue with incentives, subsidies, or ‘completion bonuses.’ Again, that’s not crossing the line into direct ownership. The Administration could just as easily have offered incentives to a couple major players, and let them compete. Put some bait out in front of Qualcomm, Intel, and TI. Give them a goal. See who wins. Intel hasn’t been relevant since the IPhone. To masquerade them as a great company is a joke at best. But, that’s beside the point. I think you understand where I’m coming from…

Yes. It’s directly owning private entities. Entirely different animal. It’s ’Too Big to Fail’ with a controlling purpose—on purpose.

This isn’t socialism. This is direct intervention in industrial policy. This is government ownership. The U.S. is charging Nvidia a 15% cut of revenue for any GPU shipped to China since it’s illegal under the Constitution to charge an export tariff. They’ve negotiated a golden share with veto powers over corporate decisions to allow Nippon to buy U.S. Steel. The Pentagon will be the major stakeholder in the mine discussed previously. Now this with Intel. THIS is communism. I guess Qualcomm and TI can just close up shop. Next, they’ll force Nvidia to sell tech to Intel, or they’ll tariff them to death. The mine will receive any permits required before any other competitor, and EPA regs will be lax. Even the most fervent Trump supporter—if they believe in free market capitalism at all—can’t think this is a good progression of policy.