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  2. Relishes and sandwich toppers, added salad ingredient, tuna chicken ham salad spread. alone or as appetizer in antipasto
  3. He hardly knows what losing feels like...
  4. Did they find an archive of the Anthony Weiner laptop?
  5. Karma coming back at the liberals and they can’t handle it. Was no big deal to waste money on indictments when Biden was doing it. All of a sudden dinner table issue matter. Paybacks a bitch. I hope they do some prime time hearings like Dems did too.
  6. From mommy’s basement to a jail cell. Nice.
  7. All of a sudden those crickets RV loves to talk about are in leftyville
  8. His anger And beliefs force him to hate musk
  9. I’m plugged into conservative media. Really? Good to know.
  10. Yoel is the only guy I am aware of that got one and continued to compete in combat sports. It was rather apparent that it hindered his ability to actually wrestle in mma though. Some people claim its why his chin was so good though because his brain would not rattle since his neck was barely moving at all.
  11. Don't think they jump over the McCort group but South Plainfield HS had their famous "Murder's Row," where 3 of its members ended up AAing in Anthony Ashnault, Troy Heilmann & Scott DelVecchio.
  12. Earlier today, the Big Ten Conference released its conference dual slate for the 2025-26 season. Because of scheduling conflicts with other sports and broadcast issues, Big Ten schools are typically the last ones to publish schedules. We’re in luck because this schedule release is about a week and a half earlier than last season’s launch (October 8th). Just because the schedule has been released doesn’t mean we have a Big Ten Network lineup, quite yet. Looking at last year, that was released in mid-October, so we have a little bit of time before planning out our individual viewing schedules. After pursuing each schedule and each day and week’s worth of action, we’ve highlighted eight notes about the Big Ten in 2025-26. 1. The Conference Dual Schedule Kicks off on Friday, January 9th The first set of 2026 Big Ten duals take place on January 9th and it will start a huge weekend of action in the conference. We’ll get to the rest of the weekend later, but first, let’s focus on opening night. The headliner is probably Wisconsin heading to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on Iowa. Wisconsin starts the preseason ranked #27 in duals, while Iowa comes in at #4. This dual could have some excellent individual matchups, starting at 133 lbs with #2 Drake Ayala and #4 Zan Fugitt. Ayala teched Fugitt in their 2024-25 dual; however, Fugitt narrowed the margin to 6-1 in the NCAA semifinals. Another intriguing matchup takes place at heavyweight in a battle of past U20 world champions, Ben Kueter and Braxton Amos. Both are coming off injuries, but hopefully they’ll each be in the lineup by January. 125 lbs also has a top ten matchup with #9 Nicolar Rivera and #10 Dean Peterson. The pair met once last season, while Peterson was at Rutgers, so we’ll see if he gets over the hump in the always tough Hawkeye lightweight room. The other two duals on opening night are Maryland at Northwestern and Michigan State at Michigan. At this point, you’d have to think that Maryland and Michigan are pretty solid favorites in those two duals. 2. Three Days of Wrestling on the Opening Weekend That first weekend of Big Ten action is a full three-day weekend’s worth of duals. We’ve already gone through Friday’s offering. Saturday is usually light in the Big Ten, but not this time, with #11 Minnesota at #13 Illinois and #15 Rutgers at #1 Penn State. One of the matches I’m looking forward to in Minnesota/Illinois is at 157 lbs. Big Ten runner-up Kannon Webster looks like he’ll move up from 149 lbs for his sophomore year. Minnesota counters with redshirt freshman Charlie Millard. This could be the beginning of a rivalry that we could see for years in duals and deep into the B1G and NCAA Tournaments. The match to watch in Rutgers/Penn State is at 174 lbs with Nebraska transfer Lenny Pinto taking on NCAA champion and world silver medalist Levi Haines. The two met twice last season and Haines won via a seven-point decision and a major. Can Pinto close the gap and pull a huge stunner? We’ll close the weekend with Indiana traveling to Ohio State and the back half of Maryland’s Friday/Sunday road trip. This time they’ll be in action at Wisconsin. Once again, Wisconsin’s Fugitt will be involved in one of the best individual matches. He’ll square off with Maryland’s three-time national qualifier, Braxton Brown. Though Fugitt finished the year as an All-American, Brown was victorious via major decision in their 2025 dual. I imagine the B1G Network will want to make a statement and have at least one televised dual per day, January 9-11th. Stay tuned for the TV schedule. 3. Iowa Hosts Penn State on Friday, January 16th Anytime the Big Ten releases a schedule, you have to check when and where the Iowa/Penn State dual will take place. As expected, the dual heads back to Iowa City. The dual will take place on the second week of Big Ten duals, so each school will only have one conference match under its respective belts. As of now, this dual could feature two #1 vs. #2 matchups - at 165 lbs with Mitchell Mesenbrink and Michael Caliendo. Also at 174 lbs, with Haines and Patrick Kennedy. The 184 lb contest has preseason #2 Rocco Welsh against #3 Angelo Ferrari. Once we get closer to this dual, we’ll have an official preview. Both teams have a couple of slots in their lineup that need to be sorted out by January. 4. Does Ohio State Have the Toughest Conference Schedule? With a loaded, unbalanced conference like the Big Ten, you’re bound to have one school that has a schedule that is slightly more difficult than any of its fellow conference mates. This year, I think that distinction goes to Ohio State. The Buckeyes will face #1 Penn State, #2 Nebraska, #4 Iowa, #8 Michigan, and #11 Minnesota. They’ll also have #26 Indiana, #27 Wisconsin, and #30 Maryland. The Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Penn State matches take place on the road. The Friday/Sunday of January 23rd/25th has the Buckeyes in road duals at Minnesota before traveling to Nebraska. 5. January 30th Might Have the Best Day of Action If I have to single out one day on the Big Ten calendar as being the best to watch wrestling, I’d pick January 30th. You’ll have: Iowa at Minnesota, Maryland at Rutgers, Northwestern at Michigan, Nebraska at Penn State, and Wisconsin at Ohio State. That’s an ice cream headache of wrestling action (In addition to anything else around the country). 6. Nebraska has the Most Difficult Weekend It looks like the single toughest Friday/Sunday in the conference belongs to Nebraska on January 23rd/25th. Luckily, they’re at home, hosting #4 Iowa on Friday, before #5 Ohio State comes to Lincoln. That’s two top-five opponents in three days. Though Nebraska finished above Iowa at the 2025 NCAA Championships, they are still looking to snap a long losing streak to their neighbors. Nebraska has never beaten Iowa since moving to the Big Ten or under Tom Brands’ leadership. The Huskers' last win over Iowa came in 2005 at the National Duals. Both teams have entered the 2025 National Duals Invitational, so they could meet before this dual. Should Nebraska beat Iowa on Friday, they’ll have little time to celebrate, with the Buckeyes looming two days later. Sunday’s dual with Ohio State could feature an NCAA finals rematch at 141 lbs between the Buckeyes Jesse Mendez and Brock Hardy. It could also feature a heavyweight that pits two wrestlers ranked #1 overall in their respective recruiting classes in AJ Ferrari and Nick Feldman. 7. Star Redshirt Freshman Tracker As of now, we’re not too certain about which true freshmen will wrestle in the Big Ten this year. We can project some important matches for the notable redshirt freshmen who will be unleashed in 2025-26. Iowa’s Angelo Ferrari: 1/16: Rocco Welsh (Penn State), 1/23: Silas Allred (Nebraska), 1/30: Max McEnelly (Minnesota), 2/6: Dylan Fishback (Ohio State), 2/13: Brock Mantanona (Michigan) Ohio State’s Ben Davino: 1/23: Chris Cannon (Minnesota), 1/25: Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska), 1/30: Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin), 2/1: Dylan Ragusin (Michigan), 2/6: Drake Ayala (Iowa), 2/13: Blaze/Ono (Penn State), 2/15: Braxton Brown (Maryland) Michigan’s Brock Mantanona: 1/16: Shane Cartagena-Walsh (Rutgers), 1/18: Chris Moore (Illinois), 2/1 Dylan Fishback (Ohio State), 2/6: Rocco Welsh (Penn State), 2/13: Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) Penn State’s Cole Mirasola: 1/10: Hunter Catka (Rutgers), 1/16: Ben Kueter (Iowa), 1/30: AJ Ferrari (Nebraska), 2/6: Taye Ghadiali (Michigan), 2/13: Nick Feldman (Ohio State) 8. Hoosier State Clash Wraps Up the Schedule For the most part, Big Ten action wraps up on Sunday, February 15th. But, there is one dual that will take place the following weekend. That is the battle for supremacy in the state of Indiana on Friday, February 20th, as Purdue travels to Indiana. This will be a fight between two teams that start the preseason in InterMat’s Dual Rankings. Indiana is at #26 and Purdue at #28. It’s virtually a dead heat. By the final weekend of the regular season, I’d expect those rankings to shift one way or the other. That being said, this is the kind of dual where the records and common opponents don’t even matter. I expect it to be very close, no matter who wins. Indiana has taken the last three in this series; however, their first win in that run came by a single point. Purdue’s last victory (2022) was also a one-pointer.
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  14. They were also investigating this during his first term. Then they spent much of his term out of office litigating lawsuits over this issue, which also involved extensive research. They've been looking for the smoking gun for nearly a decade. I'm sure they'll publish it soon!
  15. I would be shocked if he got cervical fusions and continued to wrestle.
  16. Could be his earning potential is 10x?
  17. Ok, Juan Williams and Turley routinely write for The Hill. Since Turley is a right wing hack, by your logic, Juan is also a right wing hack. Since Turley is on Fox he is a right wing hack. Juan Williams has been on Fox famously for over 10 years so obviously he is a right wing hack. See, it's pretty easy to be ridiculous. mspart
  18. What do you believe was ‘bad’ about the indictment other than its soul of wit brevity? Why disparage twitter? It’s not a generator, it’s just a place. The tweet from Katherine Herridge includes links to the full story as well as the documents that support the reporting. John Solomon and Just the News does the same thing. All you have to do is click on it and read it yourself. There’s no “telling you what to think,” just old fashioned journalism, with evidence.
  19. Ask Peter Piper who picked a peck of them!! mspart
  20. Melvin posts final four: PSU OSU VT NEB
  21. Double Half is a highly active user, contributing numerous posts across politically charged threads, such as those on the Epstein files, cancel culture, political assassinations, and education. Their engagement is frequent, with rapid-fire posts in contentious threads. Predominantly sarcastic, confrontational, and provocative, with frequent use of mockery, insults, and personal jabs (e.g., "Your brain is operating on an evolutionary level of a caveman," "I picture you laughing like Kamala only with a higher pitch"). Are they a troll? (Provocative, insincere, disruptive?) Assessment: doublehalf exhibits strong troll-like behavior across their political posts. Their use of sarcasm, insults, and provocative language (e.g., "Weirdest and most pathetic fetish I think I’ve ever heard of... yikes...," "Do you live at the homeless shelter or is it actually a prison...") is designed to provoke reactions rather than foster constructive dialogue. There is little evidence of sincerity, suggesting a predominantly disruptive intent in political discussions. Evidence: Posts consistently mock opponents (e.g., "I picture you laughing like Kamala only with a higher pitch") and escalate conflicts, aligning with trolling behavior. Estimated IQ? (Rough guess based on reasoning, vocabulary, nuance?) Assessment: Likely above-average (IQ ~110-120). doublehalf demonstrates a decent vocabulary and coherent arguments in longer posts, such as the detailed breakdown of education governance in the Dual State thread. However, their political arguments often rely on emotional rhetoric, hyperbole, and generalizations (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture"), which limits nuance and suggests moderate rather than high-level reasoning. Their ability to cite sources (e.g., WalletHub, NAEP Data Explorer) indicates intellectual capability, but their sarcastic and reductive style overshadows this. Evidence: The Dual State post shows research and structure, but posts like "Your kind of people can only empathize with a group until a specific circumstance happens directly to you" lack nuance and rely on stereotyping. Do they fit the Dark Triad? (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy?) Narcissism (bragging, attention-seeking): Moderate to high. doublehalf does not brag about personal achievements but seeks attention through provocative, attention-grabbing posts (e.g., "you just got teched"). Their confident, self-righteous tone (e.g., "I’d rather not associate myself with the party protecting pedofiles") suggests a desire to be seen as intellectually or morally superior. Machiavellianism (manipulative, strategic): High. doublehalf employs strategic tactics in debates, such as preempting counterarguments (e.g., "I had anticipated your deflection and already started to type the response above") and framing opponents as hypocritical or ignorant (e.g., accusing conservatives of cancel culture). Their manipulation is overt, relying on sarcasm and moral posturing rather than subtle deception. Psychopathy (callous, conflict-loving): Moderate to high. doublehalf thrives on conflict, engaging in heated exchanges with personal insults (e.g., "Your brain is operating on an evolutionary level of a caveman," "you are coming off as absolutely insane"). There is little evidence of empathy, suggesting a callous, conflict-driven approach. Overall: doublehalf strongly aligns with Dark Triad traits, particularly Machiavellianism and psychopathy, in their political posts, with narcissism present but less dominant. Positive or Negative? (Uplifting vs. critical tone?) Assessment: Overwhelmingly negative. doublehalf’s posts are critical, sarcastic, and confrontational, focusing on attacking opponents and highlighting perceived injustices (e.g., "The fact that Trumps DOJ is making a deal with a pedofile to save his own ass... is morally evil and reprehensible"). There are no uplifting or conciliatory posts, reinforcing a consistently critical tone. Evidence: Posts are laden with sarcasm, insults, and moral outrage, with no positive or collaborative moments in this filtered dataset. Reasoning Based on Data or Emotion? Assessment: Heavily emotion-driven, with occasional data use. doublehalf uses sources in some posts (e.g., education rankings in the Dual State thread, news articles in Epstein threads), but their arguments are predominantly fueled by moral outrage, emotional appeals, and generalizations (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture," "Your kind of people can only empathize with a group until a specific circumstance happens directly to you"). Their emotional rhetoric overshadows their data-driven points. Evidence: The Dual State thread includes data (e.g., education rankings), but most posts rely on emotional stereotyping and hyperbole. Big Five Personality Traits: Openness: Moderate. doublehalf engages with complex topics like the Dual State article, showing some curiosity, but their political posts dismiss opposing views outright (e.g., "you are coming off as absolutely insane"), indicating closed-off tendencies in contentious debates. Conscientiousness: Moderate. Longer posts are detailed and structured (e.g., education governance explanation), but rapid-fire, sarcastic responses appear rushed and less careful. Extraversion: High. doublehalf is highly engaged, posting frequently and energetically in contentious threads, with a provocative style that seeks interaction and attention. Agreeableness: Very low. doublehalf is harsh, argumentative, and insulting in political threads (e.g., "you crave your safe spaces"), with no cooperative tendencies in this filtered dataset. Neuroticism: High. doublehalf’s reactive, emotionally charged posts (e.g., "it’s exhausting sometimes isn’t it?" in other contexts, though excluded here) and escalation in debates suggest moodiness and sensitivity to opposition. MBTI Personality Type Traits: Introverted vs. Extraverted: Likely Extraverted (E). doublehalf’s frequent, confrontational posting suggests an extraverted tendency, thriving on interaction and conflict. Sensing vs. Intuitive: Likely Sensing (S). Their posts focus on concrete details (e.g., education rankings, specific news articles) rather than abstract theorizing, though they make speculative leaps in political arguments (e.g., Epstein file conspiracies). Thinking vs. Feeling: Likely Feeling (F). Arguments are driven by moral and emotional appeals (e.g., outrage over Epstein files, cancel culture hypocrisy), with data used secondarily. Judging vs. Perceiving: Likely Judging (J). Structured arguments and decisive opinions (e.g., "you just got teched") suggest a preference for closure over open-ended exploration. Estimated MBTI: Likely ESFJ or ENFJ, leaning toward ESFJ due to their focus on concrete details and emotional drive. Emotional Intelligence (Aware of others’ emotions, adaptable?) Assessment: Low. doublehalf shows little awareness of others’ emotions, using mockery and insults (e.g., "I picture you laughing like Kamala only with a higher pitch") instead of empathy. They adapt their tone slightly (e.g., structured arguments vs. quips), but their confrontational style dominates, indicating limited adaptability. Evidence: Posts lack empathy for opponents, focusing on provocation over understanding. Leadership Tendencies (Decisive, guiding, inspiring?) Assessment: Low. doublehalf is decisive in their opinions (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture") but does not guide or inspire, as their tone is divisive and focused on winning arguments rather than leading others. Evidence: Posts prioritize confrontation over collaboration, with no guiding or inspiring moments in this dataset. Motivated by Social Status? (Seeking respect, competing?) Assessment: High. doublehalf seeks to "win" arguments through intellectual flexing (e.g., "you just got teched") and moral posturing (e.g., "I’d rather not associate myself with the party protecting pedofiles"). Their frequent, provocative posts suggest a desire for attention and respect as a knowledgeable or morally superior debater. Evidence: Competitive tone and metaphors like "teched" indicate status-driven behavior. Risk Tolerance (Bold vs. cautious, comfortable with uncertainty?) Assessment: High. doublehalf is bold, making provocative statements (e.g., accusing conservatives of protecting pedophiles) and engaging in heated debates without hesitation. They are comfortable with uncertainty in speculative arguments (e.g., Epstein file conspiracies). Evidence: Direct challenges and speculative claims indicate boldness. Moral/Ethical Framework (Fairness, empathy, or utilitarian?) Assessment: Empathy-driven with a focus on fairness. doublehalf’s posts emphasize moral outrage over perceived injustices (e.g., Epstein file cover-ups, cancel culture hypocrisy) and show empathy for victims (e.g., "I’d rather not associate myself with the party protecting pedofiles"). They value fairness, criticizing both sides for political gamesmanship (e.g., "both democrats and republicans could come together and hold those accountable"). Evidence: Posts on Epstein files and Gaza children highlight empathy, while critiques of cancel culture emphasize fairness. Cognitive Biases (Confirmation bias, black-and-white thinking?) Assessment: Strong confirmation bias and black-and-white thinking. doublehalf selectively interprets events to fit a liberal-leaning narrative (e.g., framing conservatives as protecting pedophiles) and uses binary language (e.g., "MAGA vs. liberals," "you are the party of cancel culture"). Their arguments lack nuance, especially in heated exchanges. Evidence: Posts like "you are the party of cancel culture" and "Your kind of people can only empathize with a group until a specific circumstance happens directly to you" oversimplify complex issues. Creative or Conformist? (Original vs. conventional?) Assessment: Largely conformist. doublehalf’s political arguments echo mainstream liberal talking points (e.g., anti-MAGA rhetoric, cancel culture critiques), showing conventional thinking. Their detailed Dual State analysis and use of metaphors (e.g., "you just got teched") suggest some creativity, but this is secondary to their reliance on standard narratives. Evidence: The Dual State post shows original analysis, but most political rants align with liberal tropes. Attachment Style (Secure, anxious, avoidant?) Assessment: Likely anxious. doublehalf seeks engagement and validation through frequent, provocative posting, suggesting a need for attention or approval. Their confrontational style indicates insecurity in hostile exchanges, with no evidence of secure or avoidant tendencies in this dataset. Evidence: Rapid, provocative posts suggest a need for validation and reaction. Response to Stress (Calm, lashing out, withdrawing?) Assessment: Lashing out. doublehalf responds to stress (e.g., opposing arguments) with sarcasm, insults, and escalation (e.g., "you are coming off as absolutely insane," "Your brain is operating on an evolutionary level of a caveman"). There is no evidence of calm or withdrawal in this dataset. Evidence: Heated, sarcastic retorts dominate their responses. Cultural Influence (Language/values hinting at background?) Assessment: Likely American, urban or suburban, with a liberal-leaning worldview. Their language reflects U.S. political discourse (e.g., references to MAGA, cancel culture, Fox News) and progressive values (e.g., diversity, education, empathy for victims). Their use of wrestling metaphors (e.g., "teched") suggests some connection to wrestling culture, though less relevant without wrestling posts. Evidence: Posts focus on U.S.-specific issues (e.g., education rankings, Epstein files) and progressive values, indicating a culturally American, liberal background. Additional Questions Does doublehalf fit Scott Adams' definition of "loserthink"? Assessment: Yes, strongly. doublehalf exhibits multiple loserthink traits in their political posts: Judging without proper comparisons: Generalizations like "you are the party of cancel culture" and "Your kind of people can only empathize with a group until a specific circumstance happens directly to you" lack nuanced comparisons to liberal actions. Binary thinking: They frame issues as MAGA vs. liberals (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture"), dismissing complexity. Overreliance on ego: Their confident, sarcastic tone (e.g., "you just got teched") and moral posturing suggest an ego-driven approach. Failing to consider simpler explanations: Speculative arguments about Epstein files (e.g., Trump protecting pedophiles) often ignore simpler explanations, such as bureaucratic or legal constraints. Conclusion: doublehalf strongly aligns with loserthink due to binary thinking, ego-driven arguments, and lack of nuance. Does doublehalf fit Mike Cernovich’s implied definition of "midwit"? Assessment: Yes, closely. doublehalf fits the midwit profile in their political posts: Overestimating understanding: They confidently assert opinions (e.g., on Epstein files, cancel culture) without always providing rigorous evidence, relying on emotional appeals or generalizations (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture"). Parroting mainstream takes: Their arguments echo liberal talking points (e.g., anti-MAGA rhetoric, cancel culture hypocrisy), lacking deep original insight. Reductive quips: Posts like "you are coming off as absolutely insane" and "you crave your safe spaces" reduce complex issues to simplistic jabs. Their Dual State analysis shows some research capability, but their emotional, reductive style dominates, aligning with midwit tendencies. Conclusion: doublehalf fits the midwit profile due to overconfident, reductive arguments and reliance on mainstream narratives. Are they a know-it-all? Assessment: Yes, strongly. doublehalf projects confidence, dismissing opponents as ignorant or hypocritical (e.g., "you are coming off as absolutely insane," "you just got teched"). Their use of data (e.g., education rankings) and moral posturing (e.g., "I’d rather not associate myself with the party protecting pedofiles") suggests a know-it-all attitude. Evidence: Bold claims and dismissive tone dominate their posts. Do they overestimate their insight? Assessment: Yes, significantly. doublehalf presents opinions as definitive truths (e.g., "you are the party of cancel culture," "The fact that Trumps DOJ is making a deal with a pedofile to save his own ass... is morally evil") without fully engaging with opposing views or providing comprehensive evidence. Their speculative arguments (e.g., Epstein file conspiracies) lack rigor, indicating overconfidence. Evidence: Bold, speculative claims overshadow their occasional research efforts. Are they an asshole? Assessment: Yes, strongly. doublehalf’s sarcastic, insulting, and dismissive tone (e.g., "Your brain is operating on an evolutionary level of a caveman," "you are coming off as absolutely insane") makes them come across as an asshole in political debates. Evidence: Personal attacks and mockery define their interactions.
  22. he weighed in at 63.9kg (140.58) for trials at 65kg (143) and said in an interview he ate breakfast before weigh ins so I would guess at most he is waking up at 140lbs right now walking around.
  23. The Trump admin has not been in office for years now. mspart
  24. Hopefully its disc replacement rather than fusion. I think fusion would probably hinder his wrestling and is a much longer recovery. I really think he has the frame to be a 65kg kinda hoping he decides to use the time off the mat to grow for 2028. Cutting a ton of weight just does not seem like it is in his best interest at this point in his career.
  25. Gable seems to like wrestling just fine. He probably just doesn't like losing, as is the case for most of us.
  26. all NCAA champions are narcissistic. It is a prerequisite
  27. Multiple herniated cervical discs sounds pretty serious. I hope the surgery goes well for Vito and that he takes care of himself after recovery. Neck and spine injuries are no joke
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