To write prompts one doesn't need expensive labs.

"Tie them to an official ID."

Taylor Swift fans are too young to have an ID. :-)

"This isn't a "holy shit we need to spend $100B on desalinization" problem, "

Indeed it's a 'we spent 72 billions of dividends instead' problem.

Since the privatization of the UK water industry in 1989, the privatized water companies have paid out a significant amount in dividends to shareholders. Various reports provide different but similar figures, with the most recent estimates around:

        £78 billion in dividends paid out in the 32 years between privatization (1991) and March 2023. This is a frequently cited figure based on research published in the Financial Times.

You need actual comedians and those things called WRITERS!

Not enough to put half a dozen actors through training and put them in Pajamas with their underwear on the outside and hang them on a few cords and do the rest with computers.

Not to mention now people get offended if your plane is called Enola Gay.

Like on dogs.

There are several examples of wastewater recycling plants in Europe that produce biogas to power buses and other vehicles.
This is a growing trend, as it's a key part of the "circular economy," turning a waste product into a valuable resource.

Here are some specific examples:

        Barcelona, Spain: The city has been exploring and implementing projects to use biomethane derived from sewage sludge to fuel its public bus fleet. The LIFE NIMBUS project is a notable initiative that has a plant to produce biomethane from wastewater sludge to power a bus, with plans for a larger-scale rollout.

Linköping, Sweden: This city is a pioneer in the field. All of its urban buses run on biomethane produced from agricultural waste and sewage sludge. This has led to a significant reduction in emissions and has also extended to taxis, trucks, and other municipal vehicles.

Vaasa, Finland: In 2017, the city of Vaasa introduced a fleet of new biogas-fueled buses. The biogas is produced from local household waste and wastewater at a treatment plant.

Nottingham, UK: Nottingham City Transport operates a large fleet of double-decker buses that run on biomethane. This fuel is produced from waste, including household waste and wastewater.

Pamplona, Spain: In 2022, Pamplona became the first city in Spain to operate a 100% renewable gas-powered urban fleet, with the biomethane coming from sewage sludge and organic waste.

Flixbus (Europe-wide): The long-distance coach company Flixbus has launched biogas coaches on routes between Stockholm and Oslo and Amsterdam and Brussels. The biogas for the Amsterdam-Brussels route is sourced from municipal sewage sludge in Amsterdam.

"When recurrent events were analyzed, the researchers found ADHD medication was linked to reductions of:
- 15% for suicide attempts"

So people on the drug could concentrate enough to actually go through and not only attempting?

BMW

BMW has been one of the most notable players in this space. They offer various features through their "ConnectedDrive Store" as one-time purchases or subscriptions. The most well-known example was their offering of heated seats as a subscription, which drew significant public backlash. While they have since backed away from making heated seats a subscription in some markets, they still offer a range of other features this way, including:

        Heated steering wheel: This has been available on a subscription basis in some countries.

        High-Beam Assistant: A feature that automatically adjusts headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

        Drive Recorder: A system that uses the car's cameras to record video.

        Digital Key Plus: The ability to use your smartphone as a key.

Similar to the VW model, the car comes with the necessary hardware already installed, and the subscription simply "unlocks" the feature via a software update. The rationale given by BMW has been to streamline manufacturing and allow customers to add features later, or for subsequent owners to customize a used car.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz also offers a variety of "Digital Extras" and "on-demand features" through its "Mercedes me Store." These features can often be purchased for a one-time fee or as a subscription (monthly or yearly). Examples of these features include:

        Rear-axle steering: On some models, like the EQS, Mercedes-Benz offered a software-unlockable feature that increased the steering angle of the rear wheels for better maneuverability. This is a direct parallel to the performance boost offered by VW.

        MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) features: This can include advanced navigation services, entertainment packages, and other connected services.

        Remote features: Such as locking/unlocking and pre-climatization of the vehicle.

Like the other manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz pre-installs the hardware and uses software to manage access, arguing that this provides more flexibility for customers and future owners of the vehicle.

Audi

Audi has also entered the market with its "Functions on Demand" program, which allows drivers to "book selected functions online at any time after delivery." These are primarily services related to infotainment and navigation, but also include other features.

        Audi connect services: Including real-time traffic information, navigation with up-to-date maps, and voice assistants.

        Light functions: Such as different light signatures or "high beam assistant" functions.

The system works through the "myAudi" app, where customers can see what's available for their specific vehicle and choose from different subscription lengths (e.g., one month, one year, or a lifetime purchase).

Half the population has an IQ of under 100.

Maps are DEAD.

Google Earth rules.

Everybody will lose their pension but the CEO will retain his bonuses.

Feckle, Feckle Freezer?

...just like Facebook? :-)

The Tattoo makes them LOOK for it, since they don't want to get sued.

That's what it is.