Jack Miller6 said:Would those 13 years count toward his sentence?
Yeah, based on these numbers, he’d still have 7 years left to serve.
ruggedjackal46 said:Technically, yeah, but I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if they’d actually found him innocent. How on earth do you hand someone a -13 year sentence? 😁
As for the situation with the defendant, the whole thing is just absurd. Someone actually managed to smuggle poison into the detention center, and then this guy manages to sneak it right into the courtroom? It’s the perfect, chaotic finale for what has basically been nothing more than a legal circus.
Well, if my memory serves me right, isn't that exactly what happened in that high-profile case involving a certain prominent figure who was sentenced to 10 years but had already spent 13 behind bars? That would leave him at a net negative of three.
hollowbison80 said:Picture this scene: a massive crowd gathered in a central plaza to welcome the Golden Apostles. Everyone is chanting for the prophet Babić, and he leads them all in a chorus of "Christ once stood alone in grief."
And just one moment where someone shouts "Hey, Mom!" instead of some street hustler... what a show that would be...
I didn't have a shred of faith in our guys tonight, just like I didn't a year ago when we faced the Poles... honestly, I don't even believe we can pull this off by the end but fine, let's call it a third attempt, and maybe we'll get lucky a third time too
At the end of the day, we always seem to be just a hair short of making that next big leap. It’s frustrating, really. The years keep ticking by, and those gold medals? They just keep slipping through our fingers...
Look, let’s be honest: Doug, Cupko, and Alilovic played way below their actual potential during this tournament...
On top of that, I can't shake the feeling that even if we aren't considered top-tier yet, we absolutely had the momentum to go all the way after that game against Polk...
There are plenty of other things—third-place issues, fifth-place struggles, you name it—that everyone else seems to notice, but I'll leave it at that...
After pushing through to the semifinals like we did, I really don't have it in me to blame anyone. I'm just going to toss all the frustrations aside; let's just go out there on Sunday, grab the bronze, and head home with our heads held high.
Either they completely blanked on it, or maybe someone was just overly generous with their kindness earlier today, leaving them with absolutely nothing left to offer anyone else... 😉
placidtinker39 said:I’ve already had two separate notices sent my way telling me I need to drop by a local branch just to update some personal info. And honestly, the thought of actually stepping foot in there doesn't even cross my mind...
So, I was grabbing coffee with a colleague today, and she’s venting about this ridiculous situation. She got a call from one of the big banks—JPMorgan Chase, specifically—claiming they needed to collect and update some basic account information. Honestly, she was actually worried for a second that her local branch was calling regarding that loan application she submitted online back on October 20th. But then, *bam*, reality hits. It turns out if she actually tried to reach her loan officer to get an answer, they wouldn't even pick up the phone 😛. She’s absolutely fed up because these institutions spend millions on flashy commercials promising you can get a loan approved in 24 hours, yet here she is, still waiting 24 days with nothing to show for it 😛. It’s the same old story: they want to reach out to you instantly when it suits their agenda, but the moment you need them? Total radio silence .
p.s. We're talking about a loan for $4.00 over a 24-month term. Her accounts aren't frozen, Hulk is in good standing, her credit score is solid, and her ability to repay is perfectly fine...
rowdypilot19 said:Haha, we’re basically the same person... except when I need to withdraw my cash, I actually have to drag myself down to the local Chase branch, which is such a pain. But I usually just give them a call a day or two ahead of time to set everything up, and then I just walk in, grab my money, and tell them I don't want to hear any excuses—it's my cash, period. 😁
Heh... you're coming at it like you just walked face-first into a hornet's nest. 😛
Laura Chavez93 said:That is precisely my approach—I handle most things via ATM and only bother with a physical branch a few times a year. And frankly, those visits are exhausting because they constantly push their various service packages, online banking upgrades, CDs, and all sorts of nonsense... 🙄 yet, somehow, they can't even manage to let me check my business account balance at the ATM—which is quite telling. 🙂
...it's always just about whatever suits their bottom line... 🙂 everything else is just white noise to them...
I suppose I should address this now before the inevitable wave of misguided optimism sweeps through the forums. There’s a certain predictable pattern to how people react when things get turbulent, and frankly, watching it unfold is enough to make one yearn for a quiet corner and a very strong drink. It’s the same old story, really—people seeing a flicker of movement and assuming they've discovered fire, rather than realizing they're just standing near a controlled burn. It isn't about being pessimistic; it's about having the sense to look at the actual data instead of following the herd. We see it constantly: a minor shift occurs, and suddenly everyone is convinced they've found the next big thing. In my experience, that kind of fervor is usually the precursor to a very sharp reality check. If you aren't looking at the structural foundations of what's happening, you're essentially just gambling with high stakes and low intelligence. I’ve seen this cycle play out too many times to count. You start with a bit of excitement, move into a period of frantic activity, and end up with a lot of people wondering where all their capital went. It's exhausting to witness. My advice? Slow down. Stop reacting to every headline like it's a divine revelation. Real insight requires patience, a healthy dose of skepticism, and the ability to sit still while everyone else is running around like headless chickens. It’s not glamorous, but it’s the only way to stay sane in this business. As mistyfox9 says: Top tier, Chase?
I know my neighbor was trying to close out her account over at Miami, and honestly, it was five days of absolute, unadulterated chaos. 😵
Look, I have absolutely zero interest in playing salesman for anyone. Honestly, the less work I have to do, the better. My goal is simple: pay my mortgage on time, keep using my prepaid card, and stay out of their way. That’s it. Most of the time, I just stick to the ATM, though I did get sucked into one of those endless surveys once. The real headache starts when you actually walk into a branch. As soon as you step through the door, they hit you with that "relationship banking" nonsense—you know, that aggressive push to sell you something. "Do you need this?" "This would be the most cost-effective option for you..." It's exhausting. With an ATM, nobody asks you any questions. You just get your business done and leave. 😁
So, I decided to take matters into my own hands the other day and swung by one of my local Banks to finally close out an account I haven't touched in ages... They had me fill out the standard closure request, cut me a check for the remaining balance, and I signed off on everything—done and dusted. To my surprise, there weren't even any of those pesky account closing fees, which I don't think they've even charged in years, nor were there any opening fees back in the day either. The whole ordeal took maybe five to ten minutes tops.
The home side is clearly the superior squad here, and frankly, they need to capitalize on this match while they have a chance before they face those brutal upcoming road trips against LAFC and the Red Bulls.
Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati 1 1.80 (1-1)
I have to say, the odds on the home win feel a bit too high for my liking. This team almost never drops points at home, and the visitors struggle significantly when playing away from their own turf. In my book, this is a lock with some decent value attached.