[–] 31 points 10 months ago

In the past two weeks, a Project Sail publicity brochure has begun appearing in mailboxes. Featuring images of families in clothing emblazoned with the American flag, the mailing appeared to be an attempt to appeal to the conservative-leaning county’s sense of patriotism.

That's so blatant.

Probably the only reason it isn't working is that the company behind it is based in Silicon Valley.

They're going to have to find someone "from around here". (And go behind their backs to pay off city leadership.)

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  • [–] 10 points 10 months ago

    A former employee of a disc manufacturing company in Memphis who stole hundreds of DVDs and Blu-ray discs, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison by a Memphis federal court. The length of the sentence is driven by an unrelated firearm charge. For the copyright infringement offenses, to which the defendant pleaded guilty, the court handed down a 21-month sentence to be served concurrently.

    Man who walked across the street was also wearing a shirt. The shirt is unrelated to his walking across the street.

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  • [–] 68 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    The raid drew criticism as footage showed the workers shackled at their wrists, ankles and waist.

    It has now emerged that Trump asked his officials to “encourage” the detained South Korean workers to extend their stay in the country and train American employees, foreign ministry officials in Seoul said at a briefing.

    WTF.

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