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January 25, 2022

San Jose (CA) Council Set To Approve Requiring Gun Owners To Buy Liability Insurance, Pay Annual Fee

Source: Bay City News/CBS SF Bay Area

SAN JOSE (BCN) – San Jose gun owners could be required to purchase liability insurance and pay an annual fee on their weapons under an ordinance the city council is expected to approve this week.

The proposed ordinance would require gun owners to pay an annual fee of roughly $25 as well as administrative costs to the city. Gun owners would also be required to maintain liability insurance in the event their gun is used for violence or a crime.

Mayor Sam Liccardo, who introduced the two proposals last June after a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee killed nine of his co-workers and himself, likened the insurance requirement to motorists having car insurance.

“Gun liability insurance available today on the market can adjust premiums to encourage gun owners to purchase and use gun safes, install trigger locks and take gun safety classes,” he said Monday during a briefing to discuss the proposal.

Read more: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2022/01/24/san-jose-set-to-approve-gun-owner-liability-insurance-annual-fee/



I like this, but I'll betcha this will be in the courts very shortly ....
January 24, 2022

Why I loved Penny on "The Big Bang Theory"

I always thought Kaley Cuoco was the key to the success of the show. Here are some clips. I had the chance to see a live taping of the show when they did the prom (and Sheldon told Amy he loved her). Unforgettable.

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January 24, 2022

Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" (12 minute version)

Brian Wilson's crowning work. Here's a 12-minute version with added takes and a stereo mix to boot.

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January 24, 2022

Blondie "Heart of Glass"

I'm surprised I still like this song despite the number of times I listened to it back then. I never could get enough.

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January 24, 2022

ABBA - "Waterloo"

A guilty pleasure.

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January 24, 2022

Gore, Staley offer to buy NFC title game tickets for 49ers fans

Source: NBC Sports

The Los Angeles Rams seem to be trying to avoid another 49ers Faithful takeover at SoFi Stadium for Sunday's NFC Championship Game, as tackle Andrew Whitworth's wife implored Rams fans to avoid selling tickets to 49ers fans. Niners franchise icons Joe Staley and Frank Gore have offered to lend their hand to making sure as many 49ers fans as possible make it down to LA for a chance at a Super Bowl appearance.

A number of 49ers fans shared screenshots Sunday morning of the Rams' Ticketmaster site for NFC Championship Game, that appeared to say tickets only would be sold to local residents.

Considering the sizable number of 49ers fans in attendance at SoFi Stadium for the last meeting between these teams in Week 18 forced the Rams to go to a silent count, LA might be hoping to avoid another sea of red-and-gold-clad fans invading their home building.

Read more: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/frank-gore-joe-staley-want-buy-49ers-rams-nfc-championship-game-tickets?fbclid=IwAR3p1j_EeREsq72msVLGOYy1fN-wPhXUrYSSgpGf2cHjUmmcLfs_1RRYugI

January 24, 2022

Going to the gym or not during the pandemic?

I have a gym membership, but because of sleep issues and now Covid as well as my age (I'm 70), I'm staying away. I really don't want to but I don't feel it's safe.

But how about you all? I'm creating a poll and splitting the choices up between 60 and under and those 60 and over. I also added a response for those that work out at home. Thanks for taking the time.


January 24, 2022

Grateful Dead, Kezar Stadium, 1973 (full show)

I was at this show. The bill was, from bottom to top, The New Riders of the Purple Sage (with Jerry), Waylon Jennings and the Dead. Funny thing was I didn't know what Jennings looked like. And I remember falling asleep from something or other (ha ha) during the show for a while.

But for some reason, this recording has not been released by the Dead to my knowledge. And it's a great show.

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