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I hope you're right, but when you have crazy unstable people with delusions of grandeur, anything is possible. Putin may think to himself "fuck it, if I'm going down I'm taking the world with me!" - truly hope that is not the scenario, but I was "amused" by all of the people who were saying "Putin is rational, he's not going to invade Ukraine, it's just for show and to get concessions"... boy, some people sure are naive. Crazy people do not think rationally, and Putin, is crazy.

That of course is the scary part. I really don't know what a crazy person like Putin is capable of... actually I do know. Putin is not afraid to sacrifice pretty much anyone under the Sun for his personal gains. He really is like Hitler in many ways. Thank goodness the USA and NATO has nuclear weapons, otherwise I have no doubts Putin would have invaded much of Europe long ago. As for his inner circle, I read they're a bunch of yes-men all scared of Putin, and well, I would certainly believe that.

Video Game Soundtrack -- THE LIST -- Here is a bulk of the soundtracks I have available. Please note that everything is authentic. I also have quite a few soundtracks I have not listed yet, so if you're into video game music let me know I'm happy to sell or trade I have plenty of "rare" Nintendo soundtracks left too - here are a few: CHA-0126 007 Tomorrow Never Dies: The Original Soundtrack from the Video GameNegotiable COZX-331~2 AFRIKA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable 0192492ERE Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Original SoundtrackNegotiable GRCD-4326 Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Age of Empires Compilation SoundtrackNegotiable X11-43428 AGE of EMPIRES III SoundtrackNegotiable X09-00167 Age of Mythology Original SoundtrackNegotiable KMRCD-002 Age Of Pirates: Caribbean Tales Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable WM-0515 Akadoko & Kimishine♥Ai no Densetsu CD♥Negotiable KICA-7760 Akumajo Dracula X ~Gekka no Nocturne~ Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable PCCB-00210 Albert Odyssey Gaiden: Legend of EldeanNegotiable 657036 1060-2 American McGee's Alice Original Music ScoreNegotiable 001-2401 Ar tonelico Melody of Elemia Original SoundtrackNegotiable VRCH-5002 Arc the Lad III Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable VRCH-4001 Arc the Lad Original Game Sound TrackNegotiable MARLPCDUS00 ArchLord Soundtrack CDNegotiable RCD-363B76 Asheron's Call 2: LegionsNegotiable TSI-1580 Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Bonus SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Atelier Iris ETERNAL MANA -Bonus Sound Track CD-Negotiable 40-18522-11724-9 Aus dem Original Soundtrack des Computerspiels SternenschweifNegotiable NACL-1147 Bayoen!! The Megatracks of Puyo Puyo CDNegotiable N/A BLADE DANCER ~Lineage of Light~ Bonus Soundtrack CDNegotiable KICA-1153 Brandish Piano CollectionNegotiable SE-2006-2 BRUTE FORCE Original SoundtrackNegotiable KICA-1251 BUSIN ~Wizardry Alternative~ Original Sound TrackNegotiable SE-3069-2 Castlevania -Lords of Shadow- MIRROR OF FATE Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable SVWC-7746 CATHERINE Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Champions Of Norrath Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Champions: Return to ArmsNegotiable N/A Conan SoundtrackNegotiable PCCB-00069 COTTONNegotiable SE-2007-2 Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge Original SoundtrackNegotiable LLLCD 1171 Crysis 2 Original Videogame SoundtrackNegotiable SVWC-7083~4 Culdcept II Original SoundtrackNegotiable FSCA-10028 Culdcept Original Sound TrackNegotiable 289472-130-2 Dark Age of Camelot: A Musical JourneyNegotiable TOCT-6635 Dark Wizard SymphonyNegotiable N/A Das Schwarze Auge - Blade of DestinyNegotiable N/A Death Jr. Portable Comic/SoundtrackNegotiable S17CD001 DecadeNegotiable 20-60435 Demon's Souls ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable LKS 33842 Destroy All Humans! - SoundtrackNegotiable TSI-1703 Disgaea 2 Cursed Memories "Best of" SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga The Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Donkey Kong 64 • Official SoundtrackNegotiable FMCD-1007 Doubutsu no Mori Totakeke MusicNegotiable FMCD-1008 Doubutsu no Mori Totakeke Music 2Negotiable AICL-1628 DRAG-ON DRAGOON 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable APCG-4011 Dragon Quest ~Jipangu World~Negotiable N/A ESPGALUDA II Original Sound TrackNegotiable PCCB-00170 Estpolis Denki IINegotiable FMCD-1001 ETERNAL ARCADIA ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKNegotiable HCD8 Extreme Assault SoundtrackNegotiable SE-2014-2 Fable Original SoundtrackNegotiable SSCX-10008 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS Original Sound TrackNegotiable KDSD-00141~3 FolksSoul ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable KMRCD 008 Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable N/A GAME MUSIC The Best in SUMMER '09Negotiable SCDC-00486~9 GAME SOUND LEGEND CONSUMER SERIES BIOGRAPHY ESTPOLIS SOUND TRACKNegotiable PCCB-00197 Garou Densetsu Symphonic Sound TraxNegotiable N/A Generation of Chaos Complete Bonus SoundtrackNegotiable KMRCD 009 Genesis Rising Original Game Soundtrack [Limited Edition]Negotiable KMCA-57 Genso Suikoden II Music Collection ~Orrizonte~Negotiable KMCA-170 Genso Suikoden III Music Collection ~Kaze no Zawameki~Negotiable KICA-7696~7 GENSOSUIKODEN ORIGINAL GAME SOUNDTRACKNegotiable N/A Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Original SoundtrackNegotiable SYS-1128 God of War II Official SoundtrackNegotiable PCD-GD-EH Godai Elemental Force Enhanced CD SoundtrackNegotiable KICA-7624 GRADIUS IN CLASSIC INegotiable KICA-1135 GRADIUS IN CLASSIC IINegotiable Z0B10N Grandia II Music SelectionsNegotiable G03SD-CD002 GRiMgRiMoiRe Original SoundtrackNegotiable SLUS-20758P~9P Growlanser Generations SoundtrackNegotiable TPCD 0218-2 GUNVALKYRIE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable CPCA-10178 Gyakuten Saiban Orchestra Album ~GYAKUTEN MEETS ORCHESTRA~Negotiable MAF 7085 Heart of Darkness Original Soundtrack RecordingNegotiable NCRS-0004 Hideki Sakamoto Orchestral WorksNegotiable SE-2010-2 Hitman: Contracts Original SoundtrackNegotiable CVST-0003 IBARA Original Sound TrackNegotiable SE-3009-2 Journey Original SoundtrackNegotiable FPBD-0154 Ketsui ~Kizunajigokutachi~ EXTRA Limited Edition Bundled Bonus Special SoundtrackNegotiable N/A KIMINO TAMENARA SHINERU RUB-LOVE PROJECT CD+Negotiable 20-59268 Knights in the Nightmare: Symphony of SoulsNegotiable LLLCD 1286 Lair Original Soundtrack from the Video Game [Limited Edition]Negotiable VICL-5179 LAND STALKER ~Koutei no Zaihou~Negotiable NCS-E0002 Lineage II: The Chaotic ChronicleNegotiable SIDE-Z Lost Child Original Sound Track from S.S.H The Final Side-ZNegotiable NTD-17189 Mario & Luigi RPG Sound SelectionNegotiable C4J09-3 MARIO SPORTS CD: MARIO TENNIS GC & MARIO GOLF FAMILY TOUR THE BESTNegotiable FMCN-1001 MARIOTENNIS64 ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKNegotiable SE-2041-2 Mass Effect Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Original Soundtrack RecordingNegotiable SUR-006 Metroid Metal - Varia SuiteNegotiable 102876 More Music From The AgesNegotiable 697-124-145-2 Mr. BonesNegotiable NCRS-0001 Mugen Kairou: Hikari to Kage no Hako: a SoundtrackNegotiable CVAS-003 Mushihimesama Double Arrange AlbumNegotiable CVST-0002 Mushihimesama Original Sound TrackNegotiable N/A Music from Railroad Tycoon II "Blues Compilation"Negotiable 0-7845-2179-4 Music From SimCity 3000Negotiable LARA-221203 Music From The Divinity Universe: Limited Edition SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Music from the Original Score - Tex Murphy: OverseerNegotiable 692522-CD Myst V: End of Ages SoundtrackNegotiable 583 930-2 Mystical Tales: The Sound of Warcraft IIINegotiable N/A Myth: The Fallen Lords SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Myth: Total SoundtrackNegotiable N01SD-CD001 Netherworld Harmony InaugurationNegotiable N/A Neverwinter Nights Original SoundtrackNegotiable WM-0601~3 NiGHTS into dreams… PERFECT ALBUMNegotiable N/A Nintendo Power - Play it Loud! Original Soundtrack Volume 1Negotiable VGCD-0120 ODIN SPHERE Original SoundtrackNegotiable DPCX-5081 Ogre -Grand Repeat-Negotiable N/A Origin Audio CD Volume 3Negotiable 887020 Original Music from Ultima IX: Ascension - the enhanced cdNegotiable NACL-1213 Panzer Dragoon II Zwei Original Arrange Album "Alternative Elements"Negotiable POCX-1026 PANZER DRAGOON II ZWEI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable P4STSLEP Persona 4 soundtrack side bNegotiable P4STSLEP Persona 4 soundtrack side bNegotiable N/A Phantasy Star Universe Game Sound TrackNegotiable SSCX-10033 Piano Pieces "SF 2" Rhapsody on a Theme of SaGa FRONTIER 2Negotiable CVST-0005 PinkSweets Original Sound TrackNegotiable N/A Playstation SOUNDTRACKS Vol.1Negotiable PKCF-1007 Professor Layton and the Curious Village Original SoundtrackNegotiable PKCF-1008 Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box Original SoundtrackNegotiable PKCF-1009 Professor Layton and the Unwound Future Original SoundtrackNegotiable KFSS-704 Project Majestic Mix: SQUAREDANCE [Limited Edition]Negotiable KICA-1051 Provincialism YsNegotiable MCD2-PSV1 Psygnotic Soundtrax Volume OneNegotiable W7032624 Quest For Glory V: Dragon Fire ~ Original Music SoundtrackNegotiable TYCY-5613 RADIANT SILVERGUN SOUNDTRACK+Negotiable SSCX-10090~1 RAGNAROK ONLINE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable 300043457 Rayman Origins Original SoundtrackNegotiable PER-4001-2 Red Steel Original SoundtrackNegotiable MCM-10105-2 Resident Evil: Orchestra AlbumNegotiable SE-2002-9 Rise Of Nations Original Soundtrack in 5.1 SurroundNegotiable N/A Risen 2: Dark Waters SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Robotech Battlecry Exclusive Game SoundtrackNegotiable N30D-025 Romancing Sa·Ga 2/Eternal RomanceNegotiable NTCP-5043 Romancing SaGa 3 Windy TaleNegotiable HHS9001 Rune The Official SoundtrackNegotiable PCCB-00198 Samurai Spirits Symphonic Sound TraxNegotiable SMRC-1003 Saturday Morning RPG Original SoundtrackNegotiable LLLCD 1013 Secret Weapons Over Normandy Original Soundtrack RecordingNegotiable WWCE-31074 SEGA PIANO NOCTURNENegotiable 12 814 SEGA TUNES • VECTORMANNegotiable VGCD-0072 Sekaiju no MeiQ Original SoundtrackNegotiable VGCD-0104 Sekaiju no MeiQ SUPER ARRANGE VERSIONNegotiable VGCD-0136 Sekaiju no MeiQ² *shoou no seihai* Super Arrange VersionNegotiable VGCD-0189 Sekaiju no MeiQ³ *seikai no raihousya* SUPER ARRANGE VERSIONNegotiable SCDC-00116~7 SHADOW HEARTS Original Soundtracks plus1Negotiable 40-23035-10007-7 Shadows Over Riva — From The Original Soundtrack Of The ComputergameNegotiable 20-61036 Shin Megami Tensei STRANGE JOURNEY SoundtrackNegotiable ATU000DDS2SP Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 Original SoundtrackNegotiable N/A Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 Innocent Sin Mini SoundtrackNegotiable TYCY-10003 Shining Force III Original SoundtrackNegotiable WM-0514 Shining Tears Music CollectionNegotiable OOCO-26 Shining the Holy Ark Original SoundtrackNegotiable 058654900 Sierra Soundtrack CollectionNegotiable N/A SILENT HILL 4 THE ROOM LIMITED EDITION SOUNDTRACKNegotiable N/A Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Soundtrack CDNegotiable EAS-S0002 Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Complete Edition Original SoundtrackNegotiable 5256-2 Sonic Heroes Official SoundtrackNegotiable NW10102240 Sorcerian Super Arrange VersionNegotiable BY30-5176 Sound Fantasy RomanciaNegotiable 39630-1 Sounds From The Lighthouse: Official BioShock 2 ScoreNegotiable NINTENDO-050321 Star Fox Assault ORCHESTRA SOUND TRACKNegotiable KDSD-00056 STAR OCEAN & VALKYRIE PROFILE ARRANGE THE BEST PLUSNegotiable KDSD-00213 STAR OCEAN Second Evolution Arrange AlbumNegotiable VSDE-5700 Star Wars: Shadows of the EmpireNegotiable N/A Suikoden Tierkreis Digital Artbook & SoundtrackNegotiable BY30-5209 Suite Wizardry II ~Legacy of Llylgamyn~Negotiable APCG-4003 SUITE WIZARDRY III KNIGHT OF DIAMONDSNegotiable APCG-4031 Suite Wizardry V Heart of the MaelstromNegotiable TKCA-70601 Suite Wizardry VI ~Bane of the Cosmic Forge~Negotiable FCCT-0019 SUMMON NIGHT SERIES SOUND TRACKSNegotiable VICL-5053 Super Game Music Selection Vol.2: Dungeon Master ~Heroes of the Labyrinth~Negotiable NTDT-17289~90 SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKNegotiable CN-P079 SUPER MARIO GALAXY ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKNegotiable OUS-008 SUPER MARIO KART ALBUMNegotiable KICA-1010 Symphonic Poem GRADIUS IIINegotiable TYCY-5397 Symphonic Suite the Another Story of SHINING FORCENegotiable NW10102360 Symphony SorcerianNegotiable NW10102300 Symphony YsNegotiable NF02033 Symphony Ys -21st Century-Negotiable KICA-1160 Symphony Ys '95Negotiable SE-2029-2 Ten Years of Resident Evil - The Official SoundtrackNegotiable SQ207 The complete soundtrack from the Secret of Evermore video gameNegotiable DPCX-5019 THE ENTRANCE "Densetsu no Ogre Battle" Image AlbumNegotiable PCCB-00220 THE KING OF FIGHTERS Symphonic Sound TraxNegotiable NW10102430 The Legend of Heroes III Electric OrchestraNegotiable NTDO-17233 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME 3D ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKNegotiable SID-8803 The Lost World: Jurassic Park Original Soundtrack from the PlayStation and Saturn GamesNegotiable LA001 The Music of Retro City RampageNegotiable ME-C12 The OneUps Volume 1&2 Combo PackNegotiable 1461507 The Sims Online: Charter Edition Soundtrack CDNegotiable 4006507 The Sims: House Party MixNegotiable SOZ-INST The Songs of Zemeth ~INSTRUMENTAL ONLY~Negotiable NW10102640 The Songs of Zemeth ~Ys VI Vocal Version~Negotiable N/A Thousand Arms Soundtrack & Multimedia CDNegotiable CD 800129 Tiësto Presents Alone in the Dark: Inferno - Edward CarnbyNegotiable LACM-4186 Toki no Mukougawa / riyaNegotiable TTGGHV02 Tommy Tallarico Games Greatest Hits Vol.IINegotiable 7243-8-28445-2-5 Tommy Tallarico Virgin Games Greatest Hits Volume OneNegotiable SE-2075-2 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Original Soundtrack from the Video GameNegotiable SSCX-10042 VAGRANTSTORY Original SoundtrackNegotiable FSCA-10121 VALKYRIE PROFILE ARRANGE ALBUMNegotiable SF 12324 VIDEO GAMES LIVE: LEVEL 2Negotiable VICL-8068 Walküre Story FOR ORCHESTRANegotiable KICA-1379 Wander and the Colossus Original Soundtrack: Daichi no HoukouNegotiable N/A Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War SoundtrackNegotiable SVWC-7040 WILD ARMS Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable TYCY-10020 Wizardry ~Dimguil~ Original Sound TrackNegotiable COCC-10586 Wizardry Gaiden: Curse of the Ancient Emperor The Second EpisodeNegotiable COCC-11006 Wizardry Gaiden: Scripture of the Dark The Third EpisodeNegotiable COCC-11006 Wizardry Gaiden: Scripture of the Dark The Third EpisodeNegotiable COCX-30242 Wizardry: Llylgamyn SagaNegotiable MUJ1423 World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - Fall of the Lich King SoundtrackNegotiable VCD1 Worms 2 Original Game SoundtrackNegotiable YGG-PSP-SL Yggdra Union ~WE'LL NEVER FIGHT ALONE~ THE SOUNDTRACKNegotiable KICA-1029 Ys Dramatic ConcertNegotiable N/A Ys I & II Chronicles Musical SelectionsNegotiable NW10102370 Ys Piano CollectionNegotiable N/A Ys SEVEN Musical SelectionsNegotiable N/A Ys SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION -Music From the History of Ys-Negotiable OPM-1004 Zork: Grand Inquisitor - Music From The CD Interactive Adventure

I think you're way underestimating things. Biden and NATO are taking this very seriously. If Putin is crazy enough to use a nuke, I'm confident NATO would respond, and that would lead us right to the brink of WWIII. No one knows what will happen, and personally I think Putin is more apt to use biological or chemical weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/politics/biden-russia-nuclear-weapons.html NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, underscored the urgency of the preparation effort on Wednesday, telling reporters for the first time that even if the Russians employ weapons of mass destruction only inside Ukraine, they may have “dire consequences” for people in NATO nations. He appeared to be discussing the fear that chemical or radioactive clouds could drift over the border. One issue under examination is whether such collateral damage would be considered an “attack” on NATO under its charter, which might require a joint military response.

Done! In total I have about 300 soundtracks left for sale or trade. Many of them are quite sought-after, and most of them are out of print.

Sent you a list

Well, I'll trade you my copy then I'm selling off most of my video game soundtracks

https://www.thedailybeast.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-small-nuclear-strike-if-putin-uses-a-tactical-nuke-its-world-war-iii

I looked up contributions Finland has made to the world, and no joke, the #1 thing is the "Dish draining closet" https://www.finnstyle.com/inventions.html To be fair, they did apparently give the world saunas, and I'm thankful for that

The "college essay" was written by Dr. Tomislav Kovandzic who is a faculty member in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, at UT-Dallas and Dr. Gary Kleck a criminologist and distinguished emeritus professor at Florida State University. Somehow... I find them more authoritative on this subject than you nor I. I think any evidence I present to you will make zero difference, since as @Tanooki rightly noted, you've already made up your mind. However, if you would bother to read "the essay" you would find that although short they do indeed throw out statistics and studies they have done and concluded limiting magazine size simply does not work. Again, what works is 1)Having more police. 2)Mental health facilities. 3)Keeping violent offenders in jail. Everything you noted "magazine limiting, wait times, higher registration/licensing fees/ more stringent training requirements" would simply have no affect on homicides and shootings. While I support background checks, it's so easy for a criminal to get a gun that studies have shown background checks are nearly meaningless. Training requirements would hopefully keep someone from accidentally hurting themselves or a family member and I see use for that, but again has no affect on homicides and violent crime. Licensing fees adds more money to the coffer, so I can see why politicians like it, but again, no affect whatsoever on crime.

Again, a talking point for politicians that has no empirical nor scholarly support - in fact, it's about as effective as telling students that during a nuclear blast they need to get under their desks, since you know, that's "just common sense". https://personal.utdallas.edu/~tvk071000/Banning Large Capacity Magazines Will Not Reduce Crime.pdf the idea that freezing the supply of LCM’s [large capacity magazines] (as existing LCM’s would likely be grandfathered into the new ban) could produce a detectable drop in the rate of gun homicides seems unlikely at best – gun criminals rarely fire large numbers of rounds. Recent history also casts doubt on whether a ban on LCM’s would alter the number of persons killed and wounded in mass public shootings... Further, there are virtually no mass killings in which there is a bystander or victim willing to tackle the killer even if he does need to reload...And there is strong empirical evidence showing that the use of guns for self-protection is both frequent and effective. Making LCM’s unavailable for self-defense can therefore cost lives, and this cost must be taken into account when considering the possible benefit of limiting on magazine capacity that could save lives in only the rarest of crimes.

Javelin missiles are devastating the Russian army!

People who are mentally fit and law abiding should be allowed to carry guns in my opinion. However, I am certainly not in favor of having more guns. As I said, I support "common sense gun laws" BUT the problem is no one has actually ever said what those are - in fact, I would say they're for the most part just used as a talking point by politicians. Similar to when someone shouts "accountability" - what does that mean? Without context and studies it means 100% NOTHING. In fact, even admitting there is a problem is not as straightforward as you might think - take Chicago. Do you agree it's a "dangerous" city? Well, there are numerous articles that discuss "misconceiving crime trends" which is true to an extent. And they would argue that Chicago really is not that dangerous - mind you, I'm not agreeing with this analysis, but I have read that quite a lot. Yes, Chicago is a huge city, but I personally think the crime is rampant. Then again, I know people living in Chicago who say it's okay, just avoid certain neighborhoods... But anyway, what do I suggest - 1)More police. Evidence is clear that the more police you have around the safer the neighborhoods. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0144818808000732 2)Mental health - big one. There is a lack of studies, a lack of facilities, lack of most anything. This is not easy, and lots of money has to be invested in this, but it is critical. https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/news/mental-illnesses-are-common-care-lacking 3)STOP the revolving doors! Many violent offenders, whether using guns or not, are repeat criminals. Studies show that the majority of violent offenders are repeaters https://www.ussc.gov/research/research-reports/recidivism-among-federal-violent-offenders I think my suggestions are "common sense".

What makes Finland the happiest country in the world for the fourth consecutive year? (now fifth) https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/lifestyle/19066-what-makes-finland-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year.html One other major reason why Finland is such a happy place to live is the free, relaxed way of life. Compared to a lot of the Western world, Finland is more laid-back and more at peace with itself. Finnish culture is also very warm and focuses on co-operation, rather than competition. It is also clear that Finnish people feel secure and do not worry about the outside world in the same way as the people in many other nations.

I am a proponent of "common sense gun laws" - BUT, do you really think this felon who shot Pierrick Jamaux gives one shit about gun laws? Also, what exactly is "common sense"? Again, I am in favor of keeping guns as far away from criminals and people who are mentally ill as possible - BUT once again that would never stop the person who shot Pierrick. NYC is notorious for being "anti-gun" at least in principle. Well, as of 2022 crime in NYC is up a whopping 40% over last year, which was another whopper over the previous year. Do you think allowing people to carry concealed handguns would be a disaster? Well, a major scholarly study a few years ago looked into that https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S107275151832074X Conclusion - This study demonstrated no statistically significant association between the liberalization of state level firearm carry legislation over the last 30 years and the rates of homicides or other violent crime. 30 years of data showed no statistical correlation between legal carry and violent crime! However, allowing people to carry weapons typically makes them feel safer. You might argue whether that really makes someone "safer" and you can argue whether they should first take a course in firearms safety, as required in say Massachusetts. But, point I am making is that the current gun laws in NYC DO NOT WORK. They have not stopped violent crime which is now rampant, and people naturally love to blame guns because hey, it's much easier than actually studying the data and having to do real reforms that could actually work.

NYC tourist shot over six-figure watch is crypto expert and ‘lifestyle guru’ https://nypost.com/2022/03/19/nyc-tourist-shot-over-six-figure-watch-is-crypto-expert/ Pierrick Jamaux told police a man demanded his watch as soon as he and his companions got out of an Uber at their midtown hotel Friday morning, and then shot him before he could react, according to law enforcement sources. The suspect who shot Jamaux remained at large Saturday. Sources said that he could be seen in surveillance video going into a vestibule and then re-emerging a few seconds later in light colored clothing. He walked north on Lexington and dropped a dark bundle into a trash can. Another person could be seen picking up the bundle several minutes later, sources said. Ah NYC, where strict gun laws truly make everyone feel safe - just ask Pierrick Jamaux how safe he feels

https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2022/happiness-benevolence-and-trust-during-covid-19-and-beyond/#ranking-of-happiness-2019-2021 The Nordic countries always seem to lead. USA is 16th, which is not bad, but we can do better!

Updated -- added some new limited edition titles including this

Fringe... another JJ Abrams production. So, it starts off interesting and thought-provoking, and ultimately ends up a big ol' pile of doo-doo. You have been warned

It was too long, but overall I enjoyed it. Some excellent performances. Overall I would give it a 8/10 - although I am a pretty tough grade

US thinks Russia will lean into nuclear threat as invasion drags on https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/598825-us-thinks-russia-would-lean-into-nuclear-threat-as-invasion-drags In the report, Berrier said the order and other comments from Moscow touting its nuclear arsenal “are likely intended to intimidate.” He added the comments reflect Russia’s view that the threat of nuclear weapons could either compel an adversary to negotiate an end to the conflict on terms favorable to Moscow, or deter other parties from entering the war as progress elsewhere stalls. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its 23rd day, and the U.S. fears that it will escalate its attacks on Ukraine despite the unexpected resistance it has received.