Without papyrus what you're writing on is a dead sheep.
Imagine writing a book on a leather jacket and you'll get a good idea of why books were so precious and why a lot of books didn't survive over time - they were too expensive to make copies.
Zwift is a game changer. Throw on some bibs, flip a switch and get riding regardless of the weather, cars and dogs. No excuses.
3/4 of my mileage per year is on the KICKR Bike/Zwift.
I fear for the Pope's life on earth. The oligarchs will have to shut him up - can't have the masses demanding a New Deal
I am pretty amazed he was a professional cornhole player so I guess I shouldn't be shocked he could drive and shoot at the same time
The most important part of any law, rule or policy isn't what it permits or prohibits - it's whether you can *enforce* the law at all.
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Such strong men. They know it's the right thing to do but they just can't do it because they don't have a shred of moral fiber in their boneless bodies.
Well the dude first came to notice by the police by attacking the police, so with that context I suspect they were looking to charge him with everything they could come up with.
And sadly you are usually right - the victim (cyclist) is usually blamed - clothes not bright enough, no helmet, no reflectors, etc - and their death is treated as an tragic 'accident'.
Cory Doctorow
Otis White