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Arkansas Officer Confronts Constable After Woman Feared He Was Fake Cop During Chase
Posted by Street Hawk on 11/6/25 at 11:50 pm
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England, Arkansas — On September 17, 2025, Jefferson County Constable William Hamilton tried to make a traffic stop near Sherrill. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, said she became alarmed because Hamilton was not in uniform and was driving an older, unmarked truck rather than a police car.
Fearing he might not actually be law enforcement, she refused to pull over right away and instead called 911 for help. While on the phone with dispatchers, she turned on her hazard lights and drove toward a well-lit, populated area, eventually stopping in the parking lot of a Dollar General store in the town of England.
There, officers from England Police and a Lonoke County Sheriff’s deputy met her and Hamilton, which led to a heated confrontation between the constable and other officers over his handling of the stop and pursuit.
Would you pull over for a shitty 2004 GMC Sierra?
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The only answer is Nick Saban even if it is only for 3 years
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/27/25 at 1:22 am
Can we all just manifest that collectively here on the Rant?
ESPN: Top 5 candidates to replace Brian Kelly
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/26/25 at 7:58 pm
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For the third consecutive Sunday in October, a major college football coaching job has opened, and LSU is the biggest of them all.
Brian Kelly is out midway through his fourth season at LSU, and a night after his third loss of the 2025 season. LSU was blown out, 49-24, by Texas A&M, which scored 35 unanswered points to win in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 1994. An LSU season that began with national championship aspirations and a road win against Clemson -- the Tigers' first season-opening win under Kelly -- sidetracked very quickly with consecutive losses to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
Kelly, who stunningly left Notre Dame for a chance to win his first FBS national championship, never even made the College Football Playoff at LSU. He won a division title in his first season in 2022 but never finished higher than 13th in the final CFP standings. Kelly is the first LSU coach to not win a national championship there since Gerry DiNardo, whose tenure ended after the 1999 season. He finishes his Tigers tenure at 34-14, having lost multiple games in SEC play in all four seasons on the Bayou.
LSU's firing throws another surprising twist into an incredibly active coaching cycle. Although Penn State and Florida are both A-list jobs, LSU is on a tier of its own. LSU is the only Power 4 program in a state rich with talent. The fact three very different coaches -- Nick Saban, Les Miles and Ed Orgeron -- all won national championships there speaks to the job's potential and overall excellence.
Is it a perfect job? No. The politics and occasional dysfunction around LSU are baked in there. Athletics director Scott Woodward's future is also in question after the Kelly hire failed so miserably and led to a $54 million buyout. But the potential at LSU is massive and every potential candidate knows what the program can be when everything is aligned. Buckle up. Things are about to get even wilder. -- Adam Rittenberg
Five candidates for the job
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin: LSU's firing of Kelly could be really bad news for Florida, which has made little secret of its desire to bring Kiffin to Gainesville. Perhaps Florida can still get its man, but Kiffin should be near or at the very top of LSU's wish list. He wouldn't have to deal with in-state competitors there, and would lead a program with few if any limitations with resources, facilities and fan base. Kiffin is 51-19 at Ole Miss and has the Rebels positioned for their first-ever CFP appearance this season, which could end up hurting his chances to take another job. But he doesn't need to be sold on LSU's history and the recruiting advantages. The 50-year-old is 112-53 as an FBS coach.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall: He's arguably the hottest name outside of the Power 4, and will have opportunities to lead higher-profile programs soon, especially in the SEC. Sumrall, 43, is already in the state at Tulane, which is 15-6 under his watch and positioned for a possible American conference title and its first CFP appearance this season. He also was an assistant at Tulane from 2012 to 2014 and knows the recruiting scene in and around New Orleans as well as anyone. The jump to the Power 4 and a program like LSU can't be ignored, but those who know Sumrall expect him to transition well. He played in the SEC at Kentucky and coached linebackers at both Ole Miss and Kentucky before landing his first head-coaching job at Troy, which he led to consecutive Sun Belt titles. Sumrall is 38-10 overall as an FBS coach.
Marcus Freeman reached the 12-team CFP in 2024. Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman: Would LSU successfully swipe Notre Dame's coach twice in a row? It's hard to say. Should LSU make inquiries about Freeman? Absolutely. He has established himself as one of the sport's top young coaches at just 39. Freeman is the first Notre Dame coach to win a CFP game -- three in fact -- as he guided the Fighting Irish to the national championship game last fall. He's 38-12 as Notre Dame's coach and has the team positioned for a possible CFP return if it can win out. Coincidentally, Freeman turned down LSU's defensive coordinator job with Orgeron to join Kelly at Notre Dame. He has spent his entire career in his native Ohio or neighboring Indiana, and a move to the SEC could be jarring. Freeman ultimately might target the NFL as his next step, but he would at least have to consider a top program like LSU.
Georgia Tech coach Brent Key: He's a Georgia Tech guy and has his alma mater positioned for a run at the ACC title and the program's first-ever CFP appearance. Key wouldn't leave for just any job, but he would have to consider LSU. He's no stranger to the program after coaching Alabama's offensive line from 2016 to 2018 under Saban, and participating in the annual LSU showdown. Key, 47, grew up in Alabama and has spent his entire career in the Southeast, including more than a decade at UCF in various roles. Key is 26-16 at Georgia Tech as a first-time head coach, and has thrived in big games with a 7-1 record against ranked ACC opponents. He would bring a clear recruiting vision and an approach based around the line of scrimmage to LSU.
Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz: After Kiffin, Drinkwitz could be the top SEC coaching candidate who would look to move within the league. He has led Missouri since 2020, and has built a consistent, respected program that is 27-7 since the start of the 2024 season with a No. 8 finish and a Cotton Bowl title in 2023. Drinkwitz, 42, is an Arkansas native who came up under Gus Malzahn and worked at Auburn early in his coaching career. He hasn't taken down many SEC heavyweights but also hasn't been leading one of the league's historic powers. Drinkwitz should be able to upgrade LSU's offense and has been an aggressive and successful recruiter. Given greater reach and resources at LSU, he could really do some damage there
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If LSU and the state is too poor to play the NIL game, does it matter who the HC is?
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/26/25 at 5:54 pm
We can't pay the players like other programs with deep pockets. So how do we win in the future regardless of who the head coach is?
re: Donald Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/23/25 at 5:45 pm to GRTiger
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Looks like the guy paid a massive settlement and served his time. After 2 minutes of reveiw and half hearted consideration, I don't care about this.
I’m sure you would 100% have the same reaction if Biden or Obama did the exact same thing. Congratulations on not being an ideologue I guess.
40-Yr US Contractor Learns Japanese House Construction
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/22/25 at 12:24 am
If LSU loses 2 out of next 3, is BK officially in the hot seat?
Posted by Street Hawk on 10/13/25 at 1:37 am
And two out of those three are on the road. It's BK in trouble if we drop two of them? That's another 3-4 loss season in the making. Wasn't he brought here to win NCs. How is he going to do that with multiple losses every season?
Why Austin Failed To Become The Next Silicon Valley
Posted by Street Hawk on 8/28/25 at 1:37 am
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For years, Austin was one of the fastest-growing and most talked-about cities in the U.S. But now, only a few years later, things are changing. Home prices have declined, major companies are pulling back, and many residents are moving back to California. So, what went wrong, and what does Austin’s future really look like?
Ferrari were so impressed by the Xiaomi SU7, they bought one
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/30/25 at 7:28 pm
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With its tire-blistering acceleration and record-setting performance, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has been getting attention throughout the auto industry, impressing everyone who’s seen it. That “everyone” now seems to include the OG supercar brand, itself.
CarNewsChina posted pictures from a Weibo user that reportedly show a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra exiting the storied Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy. According to a Chinese blogger going by ???????? (which seems to translate to “Sago Dessert in Bologna”), the prancing horse brand is actively benchmarking the Chinese hypercar for its own upcoming EV.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra made its debut last year, promising 1,548 hp, sub 2.0-second 0-60 mph times, and a top speed well over 200 mph – all at a price lower than a Tesla Model S Plaid or Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. The car sold out almost immediately after it was unveiled, racking up some 50,000 orders almost overnight.
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How did a phone company become so good at building cars seemingl overnight? Yet, Apple couldn't make their car work despite sinking billions into their car program.
Elon Musk floats $20 trillion valuation days after Tesla misses earnings
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/26/25 at 1:15 pm
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Elon Musk believes Tesla could one day become a $20 trillion company, and he says it’s possible with “extreme execution.”
The projection came via Musk’s reply on X to a post quoting investor Keith Fitz-Gerald, who compared Musk to Steve Jobs and claimed Tesla could hit the eye-popping milestone. If achieved, Tesla would be worth more than the combined market caps of Apple, Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, and Alphabet — combined.
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Owner clarifies In-N-Out is not relocating its corporate headquarters to Tennessee
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/26/25 at 4:41 am
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“Where I raise my family has nothing to do with my love and appreciation for our customers in California,” Snyder said in an Instagram video posted Monday night.
She also clarified that In-N-Out is not relocating its corporate headquarters to Tennessee or closing any California locations. Rather, In-N-Out is expanding with a new eastern territory office in Tennessee and moving its California headquarters from Irvine to Baldwin Park.
“I’m very proud of where In-N-Out started, and anyone who knows me, they know how often I talk about where we started and how our customers here in California brought us to where we are today,” she said, seemingly in response to those who voiced feelings of betrayal, given her criticism of the state that built In-N-Out.
Following online backlash, In-N-Out owner responds
San Francisco is having its coldest summer since 1982 apparently
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/22/25 at 4:20 pm
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If tweet fails to load, click here. That looks colder than the day the Saints lost to the 49ers in the 2011 divisional round playoff game in January. Anybody remember Patrick Willis? Ugh!
re: California $20 minimum wage = 18,000 jobs lost
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/21/25 at 2:01 pm to ATrillionaire
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Literally every link to a "study" or "data" in that article is garbage.
ChatGPT fact check:
The headline is partially accurate, but it only tells half the story. Here’s a clearer breakdown:
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? What DID the NBER study actually find?
• The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) released a working paper analyzing California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage (AB 1228), which was signed in September 2023 and took effect in April 2024.
• Their analysis used U.S. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data and found:
• A 2.7% decrease in fast-food employment in California relative to the rest of the U.S. from September 2023 to September 2024.
• When adjusting for trends and comparing to other industries, the decline extended to 3.2–3.9%.
• Their median estimate roughly equates to a loss of 18,000 fast-food jobs in California versus a counterfactual scenario ? ?.
So, yes, the NBER study supports the claim of around 18,000 job losses.
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?? But it’s not the only study—and not the full story
• Other analyses—including one from UC Berkeley’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE)—found no significant employment decline, along with gains in wages and minimal price increases ?.
• The Los Angeles Times also reported that early data “found no measurable job losses, significant wage gains” after the law ?.
• A commentary in CalMatters highlighted the debate: both sets of studies use the same federal BLS data, but diverge based on methodology and assumptions ?.
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?? Why such different conclusions?
1. Methodology Differences
• The NBER paper uses a triple-difference method comparing CA fast food to fast food elsewhere and to non-minimum-wage-intensive industries.
• Berkeley’s study looks across restaurants and prices and focuses on worker outcomes.
2. Timing and Data Choice
• Some argue the NBER’s period (Sept–Sept) captures early layoffs and closures, while Berkeley’s covers a longer adaptation period.
3. Outcome Focus
• NBER emphasizes job loss; Berkeley emphasizes wage increases, reduced turnover, and modest price effects (~3.7%) ? ?.
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?? Fact-Check Summary
• Yes: A credible NBER study estimated ~18,000 job losses (2.7–3.9% of CA fast-food employment relative to a baseline).
• No: That figure is not definitive. Other well-regarded analyses found little to no negative employment impact and highlight benefits like higher wages and stability.
• The claim expresses one legitimate perspective supported by solid evidence, but it’s far from conclusive.
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?? Bottom line
The claim that California’s fast-food minimum wage led to 18,000 job losses reflects the findings of one respected economic study—but other rigorous research contests that conclusion, showing mixed or negligible employment effects. A full picture requires acknowledging this ongoing academic disagreement.
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How not to reseat at tire
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/21/25 at 10:51 am
The first one worked fine, the second one not so much.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.re: In-N-Out is moving HQ from CA to TN: "It’s too difficult to do business here."
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/21/25 at 10:38 am to ATrillionaire
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In-N-Out is moving HQ from CA to TN: "It’s too difficult to do business here."
I read the entire article and the title of this thread totally misrepresents the story just to make a political point and dunk on California. I RAed the OP for spam.
CNBC ranked the worst states for quality life and Tennessee was last
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/16/25 at 12:23 am
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The Volunteer State was recently named the worst state for quality of life, according to a CNBC study. While Tennessee has previously been among the worst states, this is the first year since the COVID-19 pandemic that the state has come in dead last.
In 2024, Tennessee ranked as the sixth-worst state for quality of life, accumulating just 96 out of 325 possible points. In 2023, Tennessee came in eighth place for the worst quality of life.
The quality of life ranking is a subsection of CNBC's Best States for Business study. Points are awarded to states based on crime rates, environmental quality, health care and more, according to CNBC.
What makes life in Tennessee so bad?
According to the CNBC study, Tennessee's weaknesses include the crime rate, inclusiveness and worker protections.
The crime rate in Tennessee has long dragged the state's reputation down in the CNBC poll. In 2023, the most recent year of data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, there were 43,613 offenses of violent crimes, including more than 700 murders.
For every 100,000 people, there were 628 crimes in 2023. That's 67.8% higher than the national average, according to USA Facts, a nonprofit organization specializing in government data accessibility.
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What $5,500,000 Buys You In Texas, Full House Tour
Posted by Street Hawk on 7/1/25 at 12:50 am
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9500 sqft, 6 bedrooms
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Exterior
01:18 Entrance
01:25 Dining area
02:04 Living area
02:54 Kitchen
04:13 Secondary Kitchen
04:50 Breakfast bar
05:21 Secondary Living area
05:55 Garage
06:16 Garden & Pool
08:00 Principal Suite
09:30 Guest Bedroom
10:30 Outdoor Living area
11:30 First floor
12:15 Further bedrooms
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