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https://globalnews.ca/news/7645689/winnipeg-blue-bombers-texas-snowstorm/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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Residents across Texas are facing down a monster snowstorm — something rarely seen in the southern U.S. state, but for one family in the city of Austin, the inclement weather has been a breeze.

The family of CFL star Willie Jefferson has the advantage of living through even harsher extremes while in Winnipeg during the Blue Bombers football season.

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1 hour ago, Rich said:

https://globalnews.ca/news/7645689/winnipeg-blue-bombers-texas-snowstorm/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

Yeah, Faith Fundal had Willie J on the radio this evening. It was really good to hear him. He's doing well- he's got electricity, heat and water. 

What is going on in Texas is a parallel to the Enron debacle. Apparently the gas company simply shut down gas-powered generators because the cost of natural gas rose to the point where the company was losing money on the contracts where they had to supply natural gas at fixed prices.  the governor has given them permission to renege on the contracts and now will charge exorbitant prices to customers. Capitalism at its finest.

Crazy stuff happening in Myanmar

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/1st-clone-of-us-endangered-species-a-ferret-announced

For any members here who own/drive a Hyundai or Kia: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-car-recall-investigation-1.5918348

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Hyundai and Kia drivers say they fear getting behind the wheel of their own cars — with the risk of engine fires and failures hanging over their heads.

The recalls on millions of these vehicles have dragged on for years — starting in 2015 with more models and years still being added.

Now, a joint Marketplace and Go Public investigation exposes flaws in the Canadian recall system — one that relies largely on automakers to identify and address their own safety issues — that allows that to happen.

Each recall names very specific models and years, often excluding cars with the exact same engine, only to add those vehicles and others months or years later. 

CBC producers interviewed drivers with sudden engine failures and fires, yet their Hyundai and Kia models were not on any recall list. Some of those interviewed said their car engines died or caught fire without warning, even after an early detection system meant to warn drivers about a possible fire or engine failure was installed.

"That is a very serious safety issue," said car safety advocate George Iny. "We need to have, I would say, a wary eye over this recall."

Sounds like there's a class action lawsuit in the works.

I know of two people locally who had issues with their engines. A coworker’s Kia caught fire while he was driving home. Pulled over and within 30 minutes the car was a burnt shell. 

Hey Kanye get ready to be bent over, fool

5 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

For any members here who own/drive a Hyundai or Kia: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-car-recall-investigation-1.5918348

Sounds like there's a class action lawsuit in the works.

Glad my wife's is a 2010.

3 hours ago, tacklewasher said:

Glad my wife's is a 2010.

That makes her a 11 year old and a minor. Expect a visit from the constabulary.

4 hours ago, tacklewasher said:

Glad my wife's is a 2010.

There are no 2010’s 😉

13 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

There are no 2010’s 😉

Don't get this.

6 minutes ago, tacklewasher said:

Don't get this.

Twist on there are no 10's.

 

Huh, interesting. 

On brand with level of diplomatic understanding. 

 

 

Edited February 21, 20214 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

An explosive prop being built for a gender reveal party accidentally detonated and killed a father-to-be in New York state, authorities say. https://nbcnews.to/2P33kh7

Looks like Tiger Woods was in a real bad car accident, no word on his condition, if the car is any indication he might be in a bit of trouble

I read that there was a rollover and he had to be brought out with the jaws of life and yes there were injuries. And I just saw live footage of the cars current state, yikes! It's on it's side

Edited February 23, 20214 yr by iHeart

Various reports are saying “moderate to critical injuries” which makes little sense from a medical standpoint. It’s kind of either/or. Another report says he suffered “multiple leg injuries “ and is in surgery, so it is definitely significant. 

1 minute ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Various reports are saying “moderate to critical injuries” which makes little sense from a medical standpoint. It’s kind of either/or. Another report says he suffered “multiple leg injuries “ and is in surgery, so it is definitely significant. 

Im assuming there were multiple people in the car.

Just now, Bigblue204 said:

Im assuming there were multiple people in the car.

All reports so far say he was alone in the car.

4 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

All reports so far say he was alone in the car.

ah ok, well then that report on injuries doesn't make any sense.

The way the front part of the SUV is crushed not surprised at the report of leg injuries

Injuries are to his legs. Having surgery (but might be out now). 

This sucks hope he is able come back and compete again. Tiger is one of my childhood “idols” I quit playing hockey when I was 15 to pick up golf no way I did that with out him. 

Was Elin in the area?