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Companies spend hundreds of millions on them because they don't work.
  • People generally don't realize how many ads are actually on pages. It's way more than just some search results. Carousels are entirely ads. Home page is almost 100% ads. The men's pants page, mostly ads. Product comparison or review sites are almost all ad based. Affiliate links are just a way to make ads not look like ads.

  • Companies spend hundreds of millions on them because they don't work.
  • You saw a steam deck ad, you just didn't classify it as an ad. People who think ads don't affect them are lieing to themselves. Not all ads are about immediate action. You stop at Taco Bell over McDonald's on a road trip because their ad gets associated with happiness subconsciously. Not being able to think of the ads is the point, most ads aren't trying to directly stick in your brain, it's about associating keywords and emotion.

  • Even CA Moved Right with Pro-Prison Ballot Measure Funded by Retail Giants
  • People don't like seeing videos of brazen shop lifting and entire streets of cars with broken windows. Sure police apathy is part of the problem, but the policies of being "soft" on "minor" crime also weren't working.

  • Hate needs justification
  • It's not about hating the guy on the other side because someone told you to. I mean, you should hate someone because they're an asshole, or a pervert, or snob, or they're lazy, or arrogant or an idiot or know-it-all. Those are reasons to dislike somebody. You don't hate a person because someone told you to. You have to learn to despise people on a personal level. Not because they're red, or because they're blue, but because ya know them, and you see them every single day. And you can't stand them, because they're a complete and total fucking douchebag.

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  • If the rum is for coquito, Bacardi is fine. It's going to get stomped on by the other ingredients, better quality isn't going to be noticable for most.

    For a godfather, if using scotch I'd go with Jonnie Walker unless you know people that would prefer a more bold scotch. With other whiskey the mid to low end is probably ok for those that don't drink a lot of whiskey. Amaretto will add a lot of sweetness. It's a spirit forward drink, so spending more on the whiskey will be the biggest improvement. Disaronno is technically not an amaretto, but commonly used as one for a higher end option, most liquor stores aren't going to have lots of options cheaper will likely be sweeter.

  • What anime series are based on mythology?
  • Seven deadly sins uses a lot of biblical and mythical influences.
    Trinity Blood uses the papal state as a government.
    Hetalia Axis powers uses mythical representations of countries as characters, this might be a stretch.

  • Harris campaign failed to connect with working class, US union federation says
  • This message fell flat. She's the vice president, the message should have been I'm working with the AG now to investigate price to gouging, and will continue that when elected. Also the end result is just the government getting a small settlement check, that means fuck all to people.

  • You Pay For It, We Own It - Sony's $7.9B Lawsuit
  • Maybe one day enough younger people will be in elected that understand computers aren't magic. There's no fundamental difference between selling a DVD and a digital movie, from a legal perspective.

  • The Democrats should have replaced Biden as president and not just as candidate.

    Now is a great time for if I were there hypotheticals, so here's mine.

    Once it was decided to run Harris and push Biden out, they should have gone all the way and used the 25th amendment to let Harris become president. This would have effectively separated her from Biden while still allowing her to take credit for the good stuff. She could have instructed the DOJ to start investigating price gouging now, and campaigned on needing to win to keep it up.

    The 100ish days wouldn't have been enough for wholesale replacement, but it could have created a concrete message of this is where I want to go. A campaign focused on already delivering is a positive message people could get behind as well.

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    Have police finally overstepped enough that reform could happen?

    With Tyrek Hill being detained less than 4 months after the arrest of Scottie Scheffler, have the police actually angered enough people with money and power that there could be actual consequences?

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    www.cbsnews.com James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

    A jury has found James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, guilty of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.

    James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

    Not a huge surprise.

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    Stormgate open beta for Steam Next
    store.steampowered.com Stormgate on Steam

    Stormgate is a free-to-play RTS in active development. Featuring competitive 1v1, 3P co-op missions, and an evolving campaign, Frost Giant aims to build the next great RTS, guided by player feedback. A 3v3 mode is also on the way, so join our development journey today!

    Stormgate on Steam

    Play for free until Feb 12.

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    ca.sports.yahoo.com A review of 'Frozen Frenzy' — the NHL's answer to NFL RedZone

    Frozen Frenzy is an intriguing idea, but after Tuesday night it's unclear if there's a way to execute it well with a flow sport like hockey.

    A review of 'Frozen Frenzy' — the NHL's answer to NFL RedZone
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    www.espn.com NCAA investigating Wolverines for sign stealing

    The Michigan Wolverines' football program, which is ranked No. 2, is being investigated by the NCAA amid allegations of sign stealing.

    NCAA investigating Wolverines for sign stealing
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    Harbaugh facing 4 game suspension to start the season.
    www.freep.com Michigan's Jim Harbaugh expected to be suspended to start 2023 football season

    Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh would not admit to lying to NCAA investigators. It appears that will cost him part of Wolverines' 2023 season.

    Harbaugh is looking at a 4 game suspension for lying to NCAA investigation. Ultimately meaningless because the first 4 games aren't against anyone competitive. This could be an excuse to not extend his contract that expires after this season.

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    DetroitLions @sh.itjust.works ryathal @sh.itjust.works
    Preseason predictions.

    What is everyone's predictions for the coming season? The hype is as an all time high for the Lions, is anyone buying it?

    Vegas has the Lions at 9.5 wins, I think it's totally possible that they can hit the over. I'm buying the hype and think that this year it's the Lions division to lose. Superbowl is probably not happening, but 1-2 playoff wins could happen.

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    Red Wings sign JT Compher (5x5.1)
    www.nhl.com Red Wings sign J.T. Compher to five-year contract

    DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today signed left wing J.T. Compher to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $5.1 million.

    Red Wings sign J.T. Compher to five-year contract

    Worst FA signing two years running with Chiarot and Compher.

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