Almost back to what it sold for in 2008

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29 Round Hill Road, or “Les Arrivistes”, as its listing agent insists on calling it, was renovated in 2007, put on the market that year at $18.5 million and sold in 2008 for $16.5. Those purchasers didn’t do as well as their seller when they put it back up for sale in 2013 at $18 million: it sat for years, unloved and wanted, until 2019, when the current owners appeared and paid them $9.3 million. At the wealth level that allows residential purchases in this range, a loss of $7.2 million was surely not calamitous, but it must have at least stung a bit.

So it could only have come as a relief to these owners and their agent when this time it only took 70 days: April to June 27th; and just one price cut, $17.450 to $16.5 million, to find a buyer. The property is now reported as pending, and we’ll soon find out how close it came to that ‘08 price.

Time for Mom to take away his charge privileges

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(19-year-old real estate agent) Driver of Tesla Clocked at 96 MPH in 30-MPH zone on Lake Avenue, Charged with Reckless Driving

At 4:45 PM (!)

According to the Criminal Information Summary provided to media, the driver was Guy Henry Landers, 19, of 41 Upland Drive in Greenwich. [Mom and Dad purchased the house for $5.850 million in 2019, Zillow est. of present value $8 million +.

Here’s more about the hard-driving young real estate agent now:

Guy Landers is a full-time dynamic, young realtor in Greenwich at Brown Harris Stevens, fueled by boundless energy, unwavering drive [unfortunate choice of words, perhaps — Ed], and a passion for exceeding expectations [and speed limits].

Hailing from London, UK, and now a proud resident of Greenwich's esteemed Calhoun Association for five years {how much pride is garnered from living in your parents’ house? Just asking – Ed] Guy brings a wealth of international insight and local expertise to every client interaction, ensuring a personalized and exceptional real estate experience.

Since making the move from London to Greenwich in 2019, Guy has immersed himself in the local community as [the child of] a member of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, gaining extensive knowledge of the area.

Guy Landers knows the initial concerns that can come with choosing a young realtor, [well, some of those concerns, anyway; this may add a new one — Ed] but he goes above and beyond to ease those worries. He doesn't just impress clients with his tech-savvy methods for finding off-market properties; he also takes the time to understand their unique needs, ensuring every step of the process feels personal and effortless.

“Mommy? I’m down at the police station, and I’m going to need some cash”

They don't look as pretty without their masks on

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At least the two (? I’m pretty sure the boy fourth on the right top row makes three) transvestites, Bradford/”meagan “ Morris and Cameron “Autumn hill” Arnold (bottom left, or should we say, “bottoms up?) can claim insanity as a defense; The others are screwed, as they’ll discover when the prison doors slam shut behind them

The Department of Justice announced a massive arrest of left-wing activists on Monday. Ten Antifa members are being charged in an ambush of ICE agents in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4. Alvarado is just south of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. 

….In their rush to escape the shooting, in which a police officer was shot in the neck, the shooters discarded or dropped some firearms near the scene. A search at one of the suspects' homes recovered nine additional firearms and more body armor vests.

At the home of another militant suspect, federal investigators also found a stash of Antifa anarchist propaganda texts about how to carry out violent insurrections.

The 10 members of the Antifa cell have been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder of a federal officer and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. An 11th militant was charged separately for hiding evidence.

Wait, aren't these the same people who are cheering on government grocery stores?

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You’ll get yours

Well yes, yes they are, but those will be for the Little People to shop in; the elite have to eat, and they don’t eat government cheese. Yet.

‘Chaos’ in sleepy Hamptons hamlet as trendy grocery store mobbed by One Percenters

The Sagaponack General Store, located in the second-wealthiest ZIP code in the country, was founded in 1878 but shut down during COVID. New owners* snapped it up, gave it a multi-million dollar makeover and have been doing a roaring trade selling pastries, fresh-cut flowers, local produce whimsically displayed in a rusic barrow, $15 breakfast burritos, “penny candy” for $20-a-pound, and the like.

But the more popular it gets, we hear, the less popular it gets, as insiders snipe that customers and their cars are jamming up the residential street on which it sits all weekend long.

“They’re making so many enemies,” said a retail tattletale, “The police have sent a crossing guard! People are parking all over people’s lawns. It’s a nightmare.”

Adding to the ire, they say, the store is “a billionaire’s wife’s pet project.”

*Mindy Gray, wife of Blackstone’s multi-billionaire president and COO Jon Gray, bought the store for a reported $3.8million during the peak of the pandemic in 2020, and reopened in April of this year.

I wonder how Elon expects his customers to charge their Teslas after he helps the Democrats regain control of Congress?

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goodbye to all that

Trump's Energy Department warns Americans could face 800 hours of blackouts by 2030

Trump energy secretary calls current path 'unstable and dangerous' as AI data centers increase electricity demand

DOE's report found that with about 104 gigawatts of energy-generating capacity scheduled to be retired by 2030, power outages could see a significant rise if that capacity isn't replaced in a timely manner. It is estimated that annual outage hours could rise from single digits today to over 800 hours per year.

That’s 800 hours for individual homes and businesses, and here’ the kicker: all the planned propeller beanies and solar farms won’t add to the country’s baseload generating capacity.

The agency noted that while 104 GW of power generation is scheduled to be retired, it is scheduled to be replaced by 209 GW of new capacity by 2030 — though only 22 GW of that comes from firm baseload generation sources. It added that even with the assumption of no retirements, the risk of outages in some areas rises more than 3-fold.

What’s baseload, you ask?

Search Labs | AI Overview

Baseload power generation refers to the continuous, reliable supply of electricity needed to meet the minimum power demand of an electrical grid, typically operating 24/7. It's the foundation upon which the rest of the grid's power needs are built. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

What is Baseload Power?

  • Constant Demand:

    Baseload power represents the minimum amount of electricity required to keep the lights on and essential services running, even during off-peak hours. 

  • 24/7 Operation:

    Baseload power plants are designed to operate continuously, providing a steady and reliable supply of electricity. 

  • Minimum Load:

    Baseload is the lowest level of electricity demand on a grid over a given period (e.g., a week).

Examples of Baseload Power Plants:

  • Nuclear Power Plants:

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    These plants are well-suited for baseload generation due to their ability to produce large amounts of electricity at a consistent rate. 

  • Coal-fired Power Plants:

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    Historically, coal plants have been a major source of baseload power, though their role is evolving due to environmental concerns. 

  • Geothermal Power Plants:

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    These plants harness the Earth's internal heat to generate electricity and can operate continuously. 

  • Hydropower Plants:

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    Dams that generate electricity can also provide baseload power, especially those with large reservoirs. 

  • Efficient Natural Gas Plants:

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    Some natural gas plants are designed for baseload operation, particularly those with combined cycle technology. 

Why is Baseload Important?

  • Reliability:

    Baseload power ensures that the lights stay on and essential services are maintained, even when other power sources fluctuate. 

  • Cost Efficiency:

    Baseload plants, especially those using fossil fuels or nuclear energy, often offer lower per-kilowatt-hour costs due to their ability to run at high capacity. 

  • Grid Stability:

    Baseload power plants contribute to the overall stability of the electrical grid by providing a predictable and consistent power supply. 

Baseload vs. Other Power Sources:

  • Intermediate and Peaking Power Plants:

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    These plants are used to meet fluctuating electricity demands above the baseload level. 

  • Renewable Energy Sources:

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    While renewable sources like solar and wind are becoming increasingly important, they are often intermittent and not suitable for baseload generation due to their reliance on weather conditions. 

  • Future of Baseload:

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    The future of baseload power is evolving, with a growing focus on integrating more renewable energy sources and exploring technologies like energy storage to manage fluctuations in supply and demand. 

So, okay, 800 hours — that’s less than 5-weeks a year, and surely those outages will be spread throughout the year, and besides, everyone can just buy generators, so factories can continue operating, and people even in glass houses can still enjoy heat and air conditioning, right? Not in California, buddy, and if the Greens have their way, in no other state either.

California has already severely limited the sale of new generators and will ban them entoirely in 2028 (as wellas small gasoline engines powering anything else are next: no boats, lawnmowers, no leaf-blowers — of, we’re already there in Greenwich on this one — no snowblowers in the mountains, etc.)

California is phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered portable generators, with a complete ban on sales of newly manufactured ones starting in 2028. This is part of a broader effort to reduce emissions from small off-road engines, including those used in lawn equipment. While the sale of new gas generators will be prohibited, the use of existing gas generators will not be banned. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • 2028 Ban:

    Starting in 2028, all newly manufactured portable generators sold in California must meet zero-emission standards. This means no more gas-powered generators will be sold new in the state. 

  • CARB Regulations:

    The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is leading the initiative, with regulations targeting emissions from Small Off-Road Engines (SOREs). 

  • Focus on Sales, Not Use:

    The ban primarily focuses on the sale of new gas generators. It doesn't prohibit the use of existing gas generators. 

  • Phased Implementation:

    The regulations are being rolled out in phases, with stricter emissions standards for newly manufactured SOREs starting in 2024, aiming for a 40-90% reduction in emissions. 

  • Impact on RVs:

    The regulations also affect RVs, requiring a phase-out of RV models sold in California with built-in gas generators by 2028. 

  • Alternative Power Sources:

    Californians will need to rely on electric generators, battery systems, or other alternative power sources for backup power and other applications. 

So not much different from the United States then

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Mark Steyn

On last week's Clubland Q&A, I recalled the summer of 2016, which I spent touring the Continent from the Côte d'Azur to southern Lapland interviewing female victims of sexual assault by migrants. … I spoke to dozens of women who no longer went themselves, and no longer permitted their children to go, to municipal swimming baths. I am not sure North Americans quite appreciate the centrality of public bathing in northern Europe. In my corner of New Hampshire, almost every rusting double-wide has its own above-the-ground swimming pool: Bathe Free or Die! In Germany and Scandinavia, where far more people - even in small rural towns - live in apartments, the local municipal pool is an important feature of the summer season.

Or used to be. A fairly typical vignette from that summer:

In Östersund I talked to a young lady whose daughter and her friends had been sexually assaulted in the municipal swimming baths by 'migrants'. The staff who witnessed it sized up the cocksure young lads, swimming in the pool (in defiance of regulations) in their urine-stained and malodorous underwear, and declined to attempt their removal.

'There must have been other men there,' I said. 'Didn't they do anything?'

My friend laughed. 'Swedish men are manginas,' she said - a portmanteau of 'man' and 'vagina' with which I was not hitherto familiar.

I visited the pool myself to see the Muslim men swimming in their grimy underpants and to ask the "guards" why the rules were not enforced. They answered that they had been instructed "not to make a fuss" - and eventually said I'd have to leave if I didn't drop the subject. If the occasional nine-year-old has to have her vagina digitally penetrated in the cause of vibrant diversity, so be it.

I have said before that we live in "a blizzard of lies", but the gap between the Diversity Myth and reality widens daily, and the lies are becoming more brazen. In Germany the government has now launched a new campaign to warn patrons of its public baths that groping is verboten:

As you can see, in one poster, a white man is invading the privacy of a brown woman; in the second, a white man is grabbing the bottom of a brown woman; in the third, two white men are assaulting a brown woman; and, in the fourth, a predatory redhead is groping a brown man with a peg leg - presumably a Somali pirate whose storm-tossed galleon was forced to put into port at the Cologne municipal baths.

As Europe's bestselling newspaper was obliged to point out, this advertising campaign is the precise inversion of German reality:

Elf Tage ist es her, dass acht Mädchen in Gelnhausen bei einem Schwimmbad-Ausflug sexuell belästigt wurden. Die mutmaßlichen Täter waren vier junge Männer. Alle vier sollen derselben syrischen Familie angehören.

Which means, more or less:

Eleven days ago, eight girls were sexually assaulted on a trip to the swimming pool trip at Gelnhausen. The alleged offenders are four young men. All four are said to be from the same Syrian family.

There's a surprise - not. I am not saying that the advertising-agency manginas who came up with this campaign and the bureaucrats who signed off on it should be identified, hunted down in the streets and killed. I am not even saying that they should be brutally sodomised like the ten-year-old boy in the Theresienbad pool, whose attacker had his conviction overturned by the Austrian Supreme Court on the grounds that, being from Iraq, Amir could not be expected to know that the cute little moppet was not consenting to his anal rape. But I am saying that every self-respecting bikini-clad flame-tressed thunder-thighed Hausfrau should pursue these manginas down the sidewalk groping their arses every inch of the way until their poor put-upon posteriors have to be replaced by prosthetics from the same company that Somali pirate gets his from.

More here, at HotAir:

Apparently, Germany Is Facing a Plague of Teutonic Butt Grabbers

How is this similar to what our media and government does in the US? The refusal to give out the race — black — of the gangbangers who are shooting up their rivals and any innocent bystanders who happen to get in the way. Why? General wokeness, of course, but also because doing so would demolish the gun-ban crowd’s never-ceasing demands for stricter gun control laws; the fine citizens committing these shootings are certain to already have criminal records that would prevent them from buying or possessing guns, so existing laws are useless, and stricter ones simply a means to disarm law0abiding citizens.

Here are just three incidents that occured recently in just two of our best cities:

Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 9 injured

Police say multiple shooters fired into crowds at Fairmont Park with teenagers among the victims

Philadelphia shooting: 3 dead, 9 hurt in Fourth of July weekend mass shooting

And on the same day: Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 8 people hurt

And also on the 4th, but in Chicago, 11 Wounded In 2 Mass Shootings Over July 4th Weekend, Days After 18 Shot In River North Attack

I know Gideon and Susie were there — anyone else?

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Bowl movements in the park


GREENWICH — A peaceful community vigil was held in Binney Park in Old Greenwich Sunday evening to demonstrate support for the local immigrant community.

The gathering was designed "as a gesture of unity, compassion, and visible support for the immigrant families who are an essential part of our town," according to an organizer, Whitney Keyes.

Hey, whatever; it least they weren’t cheering the death of Trump supporters’ children, and we can certainly use more civility, so good for them. It just seems … frivolous?