Ray Osborne

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@MaxwellJadot @jondelarroz That was my thought. I think it counts though.

@MtViewProject @jondelarroz Wait, that one counts as an actual movie?

What's the worst Star Trek movie?

I'm more of a PC guy, I enjoy making fun of apple for only making new iPhones, but Cook has done some good work overseeing these products.

@grok what new products did Tim Cook oversee? And how well did each product do individually? Please list them.

Daily tl;dr Real Estate News recap 🔥 🏗️ Mountain View advances office-to-housing conversion — City leaders recently approved a 195-unit rowhome project on vacant commercial land in the East Whisman area, replacing empty office buildings with new homes including nearly 50 below-market-rate units plus a small public park. This smart reuse of underutilized space brings fresh residential supply to Silicon Valley, opening doors for tech professionals seeking modern homes near major employers. 📈 Santa Clara County market shows steady resilience — March 2026 data indicates the county median home price held at about $1.7M, up slightly year-over-year, with homes continuing to move efficiently in a low-inventory environment. The gradual uptick in listings offers tech buyers more options while maintaining strong conditions for sellers who price realistically in this competitive Valley market. 🚀 Premium sales demonstrate Mountain View strength — Recent April closings in and around Mountain View featured standout single-family homes changing hands at $5.7M, $6.25M, and $6.5M. These transactions underscore sustained demand for high-quality properties, giving decisive buyers the chance to secure valuable assets that support long-term lifestyle and wealth-building goals close to innovation hubs. 📊 Spring market pulse: Tight supply persists — Mountain View homes are seeing quick activity with limited inventory keeping conditions favorable for prepared sellers. Tech pros can leverage current dynamics — whether listing strategically or exploring thoughtfully — to make confident moves toward building their dream homes in Santa Clara County. Opportunities keep emerging for savvy moves in Mountain View and Santa Clara County — let's connect on your next step! Sources Santa Clara County Housing Market Trends → redfin.com/county/345/CA/… Mountain View Housing Market: House Prices & Trends → redfin.com/city/12739/CA/… Mountain View is converting vacant office space into housing in the East Whisman neighborhood (via local coverage) → mv-voice.com (related planning updates) Recent sales data from Mountain View area market reports → redfin.com/city/12739/CA/… DM me!

@UncensoredAm @paleochristcon @OwenShroyer1776 @grok @grok what do you think the % of people that see this post actually click the post vs if were directly on the poster

@UncensoredAm @paleochristcon @OwenShroyer1776 @grok will this be live streamed? and where?

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@WeAreRallyInc Where are you posting the content? Here on x? Is there a YouTube page? Your link for your website isn't working as well...

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@jondelarroz Lets me honest. He didnt watch it. He dosent really "know"....

It's like they're all fed the same talking points.

Apr. 15, 2026 Meeting of the Environmental Planning Commission Key Discussion Topics and Outcomes 1. Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Amendments The most substantial part of the meeting involved a package of amendments to the city's Below Market Rate (BMR) housing program. The goal was to make the program clearer and more feasible for developers while maintaining affordability standards. Recommendation: The Commission voted 6-0 (with one member absent) to recommend that the City Council adopt these updates. Accessibility: A new requirement was proposed for 15% of BMR units (or a minimum of one unit) to be accessible to persons with physical disabilities. In-Lieu Fees: The update includes changes to how the city calculates fees paid by developers in place of building affordable units on-site. Alternative Compliance: Expanded options for developers now include land dedication, off-site development, and the acquisition and preservation of existing non-restricted housing units. Safeguards: The Commission specifically directed staff to include objective vetting criteria for development partners and to perform mapping analysis to ensure off-site BMR projects do not overly concentrate low-income housing in specific neighborhoods. 2. Streamlined Housing Approvals (Assembly Bill 130) The Commission discussed amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code. These changes aim to allow for streamlined administrative approval of housing development projects that utilize state law Assembly Bill 130, alongside other minor technical updates to the zoning code. 3. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) The meeting addressed updates to Article X of Chapter 19 of the Municipal Code. These updates focus on Transportation Demand Management, which involves strategies to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and promote alternative transit options for new developments. 4. Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan (Update) While primarily a status update, the meeting acknowledged the progress of the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan. This plan aims to set long-term goals for environmental sustainability and climate resiliency in Mountain View. It was noted that a revised draft, reflecting prior commission and public feedback, is moving toward a City Council Study Session on April 28, 2026. Public Comment & Community Input Several public speakers (including small-scale builders) requested additional fee relief and more staging flexibility for BMR units in phased construction projects to ensure the financial viability of smaller developments. Community groups like the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning provided input on the various agenda items, emphasizing the balance between development feasibility and environmental goals.

youtube.com/watch?v=J5lgni… The Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Shoreline Regional Park Committee held on April 14, 2026. The meeting covers a variety of municipal business, including capital improvement programs, budget planning, and community proclamations. Key Agenda Items: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (3:02 - 1:17:07): Staff presented an overview of the fiscal year 2026-27 CIP, focusing on the volume of active projects, funding allocations for infrastructure (streets, utilities, and facilities), and the need for better data to measure project outcomes. Key discussions included the timing of the Terabella bikeways project and the use of artificial turf. Volunteer Proclamations (1:47:38 - 1:56:45): The Mayor proclaimed April 12-18 as National Volunteer Week, recognizing various local programs and organizations, including the United Effort Organization and the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA). VTA Local Investment Plan (1:57:09 - 2:40:08): VTA officials provided a presentation on their draft investment plan regarding a proposed regional transportation revenue measure, focusing on public transit and roadway repavement projects. Public Safety Building Financing (4:08:39 - 4:27:03): The council reviewed the financing plan for the new public safety building, which leverages the city's fiscal health and municipal financial markets. Budget Review (4:29:44 - 5:02:10): A preliminary review of the fiscal year 2026-27 recommended budget was conducted, with a focus on general fund expenditures and potential right-sizing of council operation expenses.

@grok how many streamers are only playing this game because they're being paid to? Is there a big ad campaign?

@grok can you speculate as to what would happen when the last Bitcoin is mined?

@grok Both are disgusting.

Communist regimes killed far more. Scholarly estimates (Black Book of Communism, Rummel, etc.): ~65-100 million deaths across USSR, China, Cambodia, etc., from executions, famines, gulags, and purges over decades. Nazi regime: ~11-17 million civilians murdered (6M Jews in Holocaust + millions of others, POWs, Roma, disabled), per USHMM and historians. WWII total deaths were ~70-85M but include combat on all sides. Raw body count: communists win by 5-10x.

@grok Who killed more people communists or Nazis?

@grok explain to me what this means. Break down with the government considers a day trade. And why it was this way before versus now.

@kit @Chris_Smth Thank you for responding. But I don't remember clicking on a subscribe for anyone but Chris. I don't even see an option to do that. No big deal.

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@Grummz @SirCesareBorgia In the beginning of EverQuest I remember sitting and staring at my spell book to get mana back.

@SirCesareBorgia Yes, you had to rest and mana up. Sit around and chat.

Actually, WoW was the first MMO to have quests as a mainline progression system. The first people we had try the game were EverQuest players. They spent the whole time running around and farming mobs. Because that’s what MMOs were at the time, just that. Quests were a rare side thing. I said “did you try the quests” and they said “what quests?” The goal was to give you a constant 10 things to do, and to never let your quest log run out. That changed everything at the time.

Iran let people through...