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Confessions of the Deputy Warden Of The World’s Most Humane Prison

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How did a program like this come about, was it at first controversial or was it always accepted as a good idea?

Building the facility was a decision made by the parliament in Norway. The way is was built, was to reflect some of the central principles of the Norwegian correctional services; Humanity and Normality. Some said the first months that is was to “luxurious” – but that critique silenced after a while.

How many prisoners are in your prison?

Approx. 260. A big prison by Norwegian standard, very small by US standards…. We could argue for hours what is the “best” size, however my experience is that very large prisons is more about “logistics” than rehabilitation.

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Why Did Michael Assassinate All the Heads of the Families In The Godfather?

Why did Michael Corleone go through the trouble of assassinating Stracci and Cuneo, too, instead of limiting the bloodletting to just Barzini and Tattaglia?

Actually, in the novel, Michael did only hit Barzini and Tattaglia.

According to the original source material, Stracci and Cuneo were considered less antagonistic of the Five Families, and they never put their full weight behind Barzini and Tattaglia.

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Attention Home Buyers: Beware of the Mortgage Closing Scam

My wife and I are in the final stretch of an arduous closing process on a co-op. As is the case with many co-op purchases, small local lenders, local real estate agents and small legal firms are involved on both sides of the deal. Needless to say, with the small players involved, security protocol is lax at best – learned that the hard way.

This process has been very tiresome and emotionally draining with many email chains being passed containing my attorney, seller’s attorney, my lender and the attorney for my lender, over the course of 6 months.

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15 Useful Tips And Tricks For Dog Owners – Ned Hardy

‘Moment of Reckoning:’ New Laws Are Forcing Employers to Share Salary Details With Applicants – Money

These drinking glasses are extremely durable and nearly unbreakable. They can withstand a drop from table height to a wooden floor without breaking – Amazon

This Is How Many Calories You Burn on a Hilly Hike – Outside

Young Dolph, Promising Memphis Rapper, Shot and Killed at 36 – NY Times

More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year – CBS

Former NFL player Zac Stacy brutally attacked the mother of his child, punching her in the head before slamming her into a TV as their 5-month-old son sat feet away – Reddit

Oklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Hours Before Execution – Oklahoman

People Are Sharing Terrible Modern Home Trends (20 Posts) – Ruin My Week

Does Being Loud in Bed Make Sex Better? – Inside Hook

The 20 Best Horror Films of the Last 20 Years – Linkiest

Guy slaps the consciousness out of his opponent – Leenks

Rocker Sophia Urista apologizes for peeing on a fan’s face during a performance: ‘I am not a shock artist’ – Insider

Nintendo Power Posters: A Beautiful Retro Journey – Geek Extreme

Is It Time to Cash Out and Sell Your House? – Wealth of Common Sense

‘It’s the most talented team to ever play’: An oral history of the 2001 Miami Hurricanes – ESPN

To Hack the Brain’s Pleasure System, You Have to Conquer Fear – Mel Magazine

10,000 John Deere Union Workers Make Historic Gains, Ending Five-Week Strike – Gizmodo

Sophie Mudd bouncing around video – Drunken

IG Model Mary Nabokova is Worth a Look! – Egotastic

 

 

Why Are Gun Silencers Not Used Extensively Among Criminals?

  1. They don’t “silence” weapons that effectively – Despite what you see in films, the best quality firearms suppressors shave only 20-40 dB off of the sound of a firearm discharging. It’s often not worth the time,nor the effort to obtain one since it doesn’t suppress the sound that well.
  2. They are expensive – Sound suppressors purchased legally aren’t cheap; those bought on the street are sold for very high amounts of money. Most criminals steal the weapons they use or they purchase them stolen from street sources. A weapon is a high dollar acquisition, leaving little for accessories.

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Can CRISPR Help Engineer a Species of Men With Honkin’ Dicks? – Mel Magazine

Great White Shark Vs. Crocodile: Who Would Win in a Fight? – Ned Hardy

Is Seattle Safe To Visit? Everything You Need To Know Before Traveling – Van Life Wanderer

I cannot overstate the amount that this book has influenced me. It has profoundly changed my life and really puts things in perspective – Amazon

The Real Difference Between a Cheap Bike and an Expensive One – Popular Science

Lynnwood police officers now training in jiu jitsu, an effort to reimagine policing – KOMO News

Brain implant translates paralyzed man’s thoughts into text with 94% accuracy – Science Alert

Travis Scott Facing $750 Million Astroworld Lawsuit from 125+ Attendees – TMZ

Music’s 30 Fiercest Feuds and Beefs – Rolling Stone

5 Ways Feminists Treat Men Like They’re Not Human – Linkiest

Apple will sell you iPhone parts to fix your own phone at home – The Verge

This is my new go-to plastic wrap. My friend recommended this and it is great that it doesn’t crumble and stick to itself, but actually sticks to the bowl w/out any problems – Amazon

Break free from the hypnosis of your sissy audio – Geek Extreme

25 People Who Changed Their Gender And Never Looked Back – Ruin My Week

‘QAnon shaman’ Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison – Politico

Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll Top List of Highest-Paid Coaches in U.S. Sports – Bleacher Report

Important TikTok Content to Remind You Humanity is Moronic and Other Videos of the Day – Drunken

A German Father And Daughter Were Just Murdered In Paraguay Over A Set Of Million-Dollar Violins – All That’s Interesting

Frida Kahlo just shattered an auction record, ousting her husband – NPR

The Grant Achatz Guide to Attempting Molecular Gastronomy at Home – Inside Hook

Ex-Burglar Spills Secrets To Help People Avoid Being Robbed (64 Answers) – Bored Panda