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Will John Price try to date the Mega Millions winner to get plushie money?

  • Yes, successfully

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Yes, but he will be laughed at

    Votes: 4 66.7%

  • No, he knows he doesn’t have a shot

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • No, he ain’t no gold digger

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    6
John Price

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Bah EA took Sonic Mania off the EA store so I can't play anymore

I mean the game is on steam for 4 dollars for winter sale but meh
 
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John Price said:
Who is the 2024 Plushie of the year?
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Need to look into one of those "enrollment centers" for TSA Prime (so dumb!) and complete the process before I head back to Vegas in 4 months.
 
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The Grumbler in the TSA PreCheck Line

Jackson Hayes arrived at the airport two hours early, as every travel blog and overzealous relative insisted. He was a seasoned flyer, his well-worn suitcase rolling smoothly behind him, and his trusty Global Entry card tucked neatly into his wallet. TSA PreCheck was his hard-earned reward for countless hours spent in cramped economy seats and enduring years of standard security lines.

But today, something was off.

As he approached the TSA PreCheck line, Jackson was met with an alarming sight: it stretched almost to the Starbucks halfway across the terminal. A sinking feeling settled in his stomach. This was not the exclusive, breezy experience he’d signed up for.

“Is this… PreCheck?” he asked aloud, his voice tinged with disbelief. A fellow traveler in line—a harried mother juggling a stroller and a toddler who appeared to have downed a double shot of espresso—nodded grimly.

Jackson sighed dramatically. “What’s the point of paying for this if it’s just as bad as the regular line?”

The man ahead of him, wearing flip-flops and a vacation shirt that screamed "Hawaiian escapade," turned and shrugged. “Holiday travel, man. Everyone and their grandma’s got PreCheck now.”

Jackson scoffed. “They’re letting anyone in these days. Back when I signed up, it actually meant something.”

The line inched forward. An overhead announcement reminded travelers to remove all items larger than a cellphone from their pockets.

“Remove items?!” Jackson muttered to himself. “We’re PreCheck! We don’t remove items! That’s the whole point!”

An agent’s booming voice interrupted his inner rant. “No liquids over three ounces. No laptops in carry-ons unless they’re TSA approved. Everyone must comply!”

Jackson threw his hands up in mock exasperation. “Comply? What am I, a second-class citizen? I have TSA PreCheck! I’ve been vetted! I’m trustworthy!”

The toddler ahead of him threw a toy that narrowly missed Jackson’s shin. The mother offered an apologetic smile. Jackson sighed again, louder this time, hoping someone—anyone—might commiserate.

When he finally reached the conveyor belt, a security agent asked to inspect his bag. Jackson gaped. “But why? I followed all the rules!”

The agent, unimpressed, held up a bottle of sunscreen. “This is 3.4 ounces.”

Jackson blinked. “That’s… that’s within the limit!”

The agent shook his head. “Sorry, sir. It’s a full bottle. Needs to be used or less full to comply.”

Jackson groaned in despair. “PreCheck has betrayed me,” he muttered as he stepped aside to toss the offending sunscreen into a bin filled with similarly contraband items.

By the time Jackson made it to his gate, the plane had begun boarding. As he trudged into the aisle, he resolved to complain—at length—to the TSA, the Department of Homeland Security, and maybe even his senator.

But first, he had to endure the indignity of Seat 34B: middle seat, no recline.

“Traveling,” Jackson muttered under his breath, “is the worst.”
 
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones.

Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.
 
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Title: Threads of Power
A Play in Three Acts

Dramatis Personae:


  • Hope Logan: A determined and visionary designer, eager to prove her worth.
  • Carter Walton: The level-headed legal counsel of Forrester Creations, with aspirations for leadership.
  • Ridge Forrester: The former leader of Forrester Creations, caught in a professional and personal crisis.
  • Brooke Logan: Hope’s mother, supportive but wary of her daughter’s ambition.
  • Steffy Forrester: Ridge’s daughter, resistant to losing control of the family business.
  • Thomas Forrester: Steffy’s brother, conflicted about loyalty and legacy.


ACT ONE: THE SPARK OF CHANGE
​

Scene 1: The Boardroom at Forrester Creations
(The room is abuzz with tension. Ridge Forrester sits at the head of the table, flanked by Steffy and Thomas. Hope Logan and Carter Walton sit on the opposite side, poised but calm.)


RIDGE
Forrester Creations has always been about family. What you’re proposing, Hope, goes against everything we stand for.


HOPE (standing)
With all due respect, Ridge, the world is changing. If Forrester Creations wants to stay relevant, we need to embrace new ideas—mine included.


STEFFY
And you think sidelining the Forresters is the way to do that?


CARTER (calmly interjecting)
No one’s talking about sidelining anyone. This is about modernizing the brand, diversifying leadership, and ensuring Forrester Creations thrives for generations.


RIDGE (to Carter)
Since when did you become more than legal counsel?


CARTER (with quiet confidence)
Since I realized the company I’ve spent years protecting could use leadership that listens.


(The room falls silent. Ridge exchanges a glance with Steffy. The tension is palpable.)



ACT TWO: DIVIDED LOYALTIES​


Scene 1: Brooke’s Living Room
(Hope confides in her mother, Brooke. The room is warm and inviting, but Hope’s demeanor is anything but.)


BROOKE
Taking over Forrester Creations? Hope, are you sure about this?


HOPE
I’ve never been more sure of anything, Mom. I’ve worked hard, built my line, proven myself. Why should I stay in the shadows?


BROOKE
Because power changes things. It changes people.


HOPE
Or maybe it reveals who we really are.



Scene 2: The Design Studio at Forrester Creations
(Thomas confronts Carter late at night, the studio dimly lit.)


THOMAS
You’re a lawyer, not a leader. What makes you think you belong at the helm of this company?


CARTER
I’ve been in the trenches, Thomas. I know the contracts, the clients, the stakes. Maybe it’s time for someone who understands the foundation to help build the future.


THOMAS
And you think that future doesn’t include my family?


CARTER
I think it includes all of us—if you’re willing to adapt.



ACT THREE: A NEW THREAD​


Scene 1: The Boardroom—A Vote of Confidence
(The board gathers to vote on whether Hope and Carter’s vision should be implemented. The tension is thick.)


RIDGE
Hope, Carter, this is your last chance. Convince us.


HOPE (stepping forward)
Forrester Creations isn’t just a name. It’s a legacy. But legacies don’t survive by clinging to the past—they evolve. I’m not asking you to let go of the Forrester name. I’m asking you to trust me to carry it forward.


CARTER
And as someone who’s defended this company’s integrity for years, I can promise you this: we’ll protect what makes Forrester Creations special, while embracing what makes it strong.


(The board deliberates. Ridge and Steffy exchange a long look before reluctantly nodding.)


RIDGE
Fine. You have your chance. Don’t squander it.



Scene 2: The Runway
(The play ends with Hope and Carter unveiling their first joint collection. The lights dim as the models walk the runway to thunderous applause. Ridge, Steffy, and Thomas watch from the sidelines, their expressions a mix of pride and uncertainty.)


HOPE (to Carter, as the show concludes)
This is just the beginning.


CARTER (smiling)
Let’s make it unforgettable.


(The lights fade as the audience applauds, signaling a new era for Forrester Creations.)


CURTAIN FALLS
 
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