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"Leaders who break international law, who show such utter disdain for human rights at home and abroad, should not be treated like other world leaders.

They should be treated like pariahs, not normalised." - @patrickharvie

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Patrick Harvie: 'Trump is not welcome in Scotland'

Patrick Harvie MSP says: "No red carpet for Trump."
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow Times)

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How Grove Parts Measure Up to Competitors


 Grove crane parts carry a higher price, but their durability, availability, and precise fit make them a top pick. Other brands have their place, especially for budget setups or older cranes, but they often compromise on performance or repair ease.

Finding crane parts isn’t like picking up a spare bulb. It’s a slow, expensive task that can disrupt your entire project. Among the options, Grove crane parts are often recommended. But are they really superior, or is it just brand hype? Let’s get into it.

Brand Recognition vs. Performance


Grove has been a titan in the crane industry for years, with their equipment on job sites everywhere. This makes Grove crane parts a go-to for operators and technicians. But a big name doesn’t always mean the best product—it could just mean they’ve been around longer.

What makes Grove crane parts stand out is their resilience. If you’ve got a crane that’s been battered by years of heavy use and still performs, it’s likely running on Grove components. That’s not chance; it’s solid design. That said, parts do wear out, but replacements are typically easy to find, and most crane parts suppliers know Grove systems well enough to troubleshoot or suggest alternatives when necessary.

Fit That Keeps Things Moving


Grove crane parts excel in compatibility. If you’re using a Grove crane, their parts fit seamlessly—no need for tweaks or workarounds. On a job site where every minute counts, this precision saves time and money.

Third-party or generic parts might tempt you with lower prices, but they often come with risks. A bad fit can lead to quicker wear, more frequent failures, or even safety concerns. Some aftermarket parts are reliable, but Grove crane parts are engineered for their machines, delivering a dependability that’s tough to rival.

Availability Under Pressure


Picture this: your crane’s out of commission, and you need a part now. You reach out to a crane parts supplier, and they’ve got Grove crane parts ready to ship. That’s not luck—it’s because Grove’s widespread use ensures their parts are stocked widely. This leads to faster repairs and less downtime.

Try that with a niche brand, and you might be stuck waiting for a special order or dealing with suppliers who don’t know the equipment. Grove’s supply chain is built for efficiency, keeping your projects on schedule.

Cost vs. Reliability


Grove crane parts aren’t the budget option, but they’re built to last. Their durability means fewer replacements and fewer unexpected breakdowns, which can save you significant costs on demanding jobs.

Cheaper parts from smaller brands might work for light tasks or secondary cranes, but they often fail faster in harsh conditions. That initial savings can turn into a liability when repairs mount. Grove crane parts offer reliability that pays off over time.

Third-Party Possibilities


Are aftermarket parts worth considering? In some cases, yes. For older cranes, discontinued lines, or budget projects, third-party parts can be a good fit. Some crane parts suppliers provide Grove-compatible components that hold up well. But generic options often don’t match Grove’s standards.

The difference lies in your crane parts supplier. A knowledgeable one will steer you toward parts that are durable and worth the cost, not just the cheapest option that might fail in months.

When to Choose Grove


If your fleet relies on Grove cranes daily, Grove crane parts are typically the best choice. They’re designed for each other, cutting down on troubleshooting and boosting output. For mixed or older fleets, it’s more about finding what fits and lasts. A trusted crane parts supplier can guide you through these choices.

The Bottom Line


Grove crane parts carry a higher price, but their durability, availability, and precise fit make them a top pick. Other brands have their place, especially for budget setups or older cranes, but they often compromise on performance or repair ease.

In this industry, parts are what keep your operation running smoothly. Grove crane parts deliver consistency that’s hard to beat. To get the most value, work with a crane parts supplier who knows the equipment and can help you choose what’s worth your investment.

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europesays.com/uk/263321/ Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales – National #DonaldTrump #EU #Europe #NATO #U.S.News #Ukraine
Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales - National

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales - National - United Kingdom

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies
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"Democrats shouldn’t be afraid to name names. How many more lives might have been saved if Texas Republicans hadn’t stopped their state from improving its emergency alert systems, and if the Trump administration hadn’t ordered drastic cuts to the National Weather Service? How many will be killed by those cuts moving forward?"

~ Kate Aronoff

#Trump #Republicans #Texas #NWS #NOAA #FEMA #ClimateChange
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Democrats Should​ Say Who’s Really to Blame for the ​Flooding in Texas

Republican lawmakers have Texan children’s blood on their hands. Democrats shouldn’t let anyone forget it.
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in reply to William Lindsey

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William Lindsey

"How many fewer homes would have been destroyed if congressional Republicans hadn’t spent decades stopping bills to reduce planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions on behalf of their donors in the fossil fuel industry like ExxonMobil? How many more people will face homelessness or financial ruin because the Trump administration is gutting the Federal Emergency Management Agency?"

#Trump #Republicans #Texas #NWS #NOAA #FEMA #ClimateChange
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in reply to William Lindsey

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William Lindsey

Sen. Ted Cruz slashed $200M in weather and climate forecasting funds, then vacationed in Greece as deadly floods killed over 100 in Texas—critics say his actions weakened early warning systems, worsening the disaster and prioritizing Big Oil over public safety.

~ Aaron Parnas

#Trump #Republicans #Texas #TedCruz #NWS #NOAA #FEMA #ClimateChange
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NEWS: ICE Ordered to Stop Arresting People Without Probable Cause as FEMA Failures Compound

ICE ordered to stop arresting people without probable cause, Kristi Noem's failure to renew contracts left Texas flood calls unanswered, a Trump supporter can't get back into the country, and more
Aaron Parnas (The Parnas Perspective)
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Nicole Parsons

The names of the billionaires funding climate denial for personal & partisan gain.

Bradley, Koch, Coors, Scaife Mellon, Seid and Uihlein.
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And it's international
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Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlantic Anti-Green Network - DeSmog

As Donald Trump takes his oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States, his second term comes at an ever-more critical time for climate change.
Adam Barnett (DeSmog)

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On C-SPAN's Book TV:

"Dr. Robert Malone talked about his book, PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order, in which he argues that the U.S. government uses psychological warfare against Americans to control them."

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Dr. Robert Malone on [PsyWar]

Dr. Robert Malone talked about his book, [PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order], in which he argues that the U.S. government uses psychological warfare against Americans to control them.
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Maybe the best post I have seen about the Kerr County flooding;
So Who’s to Blame?
Flash floods have always been part of life in the Texas Hill Country. We get those alerts on our phones - the kind that blare like Amber Alerts - nearly every time the skies darken. For most of us, it means avoiding low-water crossings, watching the rain gauge fill, and hoping maybe, just maybe, our thirsty lakes will drink their fill.
But this was different.
What came in the night wasn’t just rain, it was a reckoning. A violent, rising wall of water that didn’t knock, it broke down the doors.
Meteorologist Travis Herzog put it simply: flash floods are among the hardest weather events to predict. “No meteorologist could have told you with high confidence more than a few hours in advance that this much rain would fall in those exact locations,” he said. Even with double the normal staff at the monitoring station for our region, no model foresaw the worst, because what happened was beyond the worst-case scenario.
The atmosphere defied the forecasts. The storms exceeded even the worst projections of the computer models both in coverage and amounts of heavy rain. Still, the National Weather Service issued warnings as the event unfolded in real time. A flood watch went out at 12:41 a.m., forecasting up to seven inches of rain. Then, at 4:03 a.m., a flash flood emergency: Evacuate immediately. Seek higher ground.
But by then, in places like Kerrville, Hunt, Center Point, Streeter, and Ingram, tiny towns tucked in the folds of the Hill Country, it was already too late.
The Guadalupe River rose 34 feet in two hours.
Imagine that. Thirty-four feet. In darkness. While people slept. In homes tucked far from cell service, on land where neighbors are separated by acres, not fences. The water came with rage. A half foot higher every minute. Carrying trees, metal, cars, walls. It tore buildings from their foundations. It erased entire RV parks. It killed.
And now, more than 100 people are gone.
So who’s to blame?
That question has begun to echo across social media, in hushed conversations, in angry ones. People want someone to point at. Someone to hold responsible for the unbearable weight of loss. But I urge you to pause.
Because I remember a flood like this. Ten years ago, when my own hometown of Wimberley was ravaged in the night by another flash flood. Entire families swept away. Homes ripped off their slabs. Our beloved Blanco River turning into a monster.
And back then, we didn’t ask who was to blame.
We cried. We prayed. We showed up.
We linked arms - strangers, neighbors, friends. We searched the riverbanks. We rescued pets from crumbling homes. We passed out hot meals, clean water and diapers. We took in the displaced, fed the volunteers, wrapped the grieving in blankets. We were #WimberleyStrong, not because we looked for someone to blame, but because we looked for someone to help.
That’s the choice in front of you now.
You can rage. Or you can reach out.
You can look for fault lines, or you can look for someone to help.
This flood was no one’s fault. It was a freak convergence of nature’s fury - unpredictable, unstoppable, and unforgiving. But what happens next is in our control. That’s where our power lies.
So go. Volunteer with search crews combing the riverbanks. Give to organizations that are on the ground: The Community Foundation of the Hill Country, Mercy Chefs, The Cajun Army, Team Rubicon, Austin Pets Alive. Cook meals. Hold hands. Open your wallet. Open your heart.
Tell your children you love them. Tell your neighbors you’re here. Tell the broken they are not alone.
Tragedy has come. That part is done. What we do now - who we are now - that’s the story still being written.
Let it be one of grace. Of grit. Of fierce love in the face of grief.
Let it be the kind of story that proves: the Hill Country may flood, but it does not fall.
Say what you will about Texas - but when the rivers rise, so do we.
Not with blame. Not with bitterness.
But with boots on the ground, arms around strangers, and hearts wide open.
That’s the Texas I know. And that’s the America I believe in.
Authored by Bex Hale

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Boy 'raped by teacher from the age of 14 comes forward' Boy 'raped by teacher from the age of 14 comes forward' dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Brave boy 'raped by teacher from age of 14 comes' forward to reveal how 'attacks' nearly drove him to suicide

Grant Strickland claims he was abused by former kindergarten teacher Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, from 2021 until 2023 in Anderson, South Carolina.
Joe Hutchison (Daily Mail)

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BBC -Donald Trump has formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to join him and Queen Camilla for an unprecedented second state visit, set to take place Sept. 17-19. The US president will be hosted at Windsor Castle. bbc.com/news/articles/c4g25ne7…

Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.
Daniela Relph (BBC News)

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What if vaccines do not increase or decrease autism rates but there is a correlation between the personality or genetics of the type of parents that accept or refuse vaccines and that personality influences the choice of whether or not the child is vaccinated but also influences whether or not the child gets a autism diagnosis. And whether or not the child gets a diagnosis depends on the parents attitude towards autism testing.

Pro vaccine parents do not tolerate unique children as often?

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So if they are trying to eliminate diseases then why don't they give everyone pills to eliminate parasites like intestinal worms or pin worms or tape worms or hook worms

If worms are so rare they do not need to test for them then they should be easier to eliminate from the world

But I ask you, how easy would it be to spread poop based worms in India or for Indian visitors to spread them?

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#Flaming Ember flashback
My Pa is with his moonshine friends
Drinkin Deacon Jones' bathtub gin
Deacon Jones (L.A. Ram lineman back then) preachin' about savin' souls
Yellin' out how the whole town is full of sin
But like Pa and all the rest
He tries to look down Bobbie Sue's low-cut dress
...............Westbound number 8
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Flaming Ember - Westbound #9

Great song, cheesy love beads.
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Eyewitness to History: The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens


Author note: This article contains the memory of my great-grandfather Charles Mulvey who was working on the Hanford Site near Richland, Washington when Mount St. Helens erupted. A few days after the eruption, he wrote this short essay about his experience. It was recently found by my aunt Diane Izzo when she was looking through family effects. The text provided below has no alterations from the original.

May 20, 1980

Well, the Spirit Mountain did as the Indians have been telling us it would do. It spoke real loud and was heard as far as Spokane anyway. It seems Mount St. Helens still has a lot of life left.

So I guess I’ll make an attempt to give some of the sights, impressions, and feelings which I observed and felt during and after the eruption which occurred this past Sunday, May 18, 1980.

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Mount St. Helens has been gradually changing from its former inactive status to active with mostly relatively mild eruptions and steam, ash emissions. The officials concerned and those persons observing the volcano have repeatedly given warning of the serious potential of a major eruption.

Sunday morning at approximately 0830 a.m. Mount St. Helens erupted with an explosion which blew the top 1300 feet off of the mountain and formed a horseshoe shaped crater. A huge cloud of ash and debris was reportedly blown to an altitude of 60,000 feet.

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I was at work and doing my job assignment this day. I heard the blast and thought that that was no sonic boom but possibly a large dynamite explosion. The time is not definite but seemed to be just before 0900 a.m.

There was earth movement reportedly felt by others, however I felt no movement of which I was aware.

I continued with my work routines and sometime near 1000 I noticed the western sky getting dark and appeared smoky as if the fruit growers in the Yakima Valley were fogging to save the fruit crop. Of course, the day had started out clear, sunny and warm. Fruit fogging was out of the question.

The sky continued to darken rapidly and a radio transmission was heard telling all listeners that Mount St. Helens had erupted. More information would be transmitted as it was received.

By 1030 the sky was rapidly being covered with a huge, flat bottomed cloud which eventually covered all visible horizons completely blacking out the sun.

My job assignment was partly the responsibility of watching a pumping operation and the recording of operational data. At the 1100 time for a check of the pump and data the cloud had covered the sun and the northern and southern horizons and all except the east portions.

The westward facing field lamps were being activated. These field lamps light up with detection by a photo cell of approaching dark conditions.

By the time I had completed my periodic check of the pump operation and returned to the building, full darkness had occurred and the fallout of volcanic ash was underway. The darkness was equal to that of a moonless, starless, possibly cloudy stormy night.

During the next two hours the ash fall continued, with an appearance of a dry rain, if such were possible. The particles of ash ranged from a fine powder to a coarse sand. The coarse, sandy material was heavy, and the fine powdery material is extremely light, almost a talcum powder.

At the 1300 time check of the pump, the ground and all horizontal exposed surfaces were covered with ash to a depth range from one-eighth to one-quarter inch deep. The ash was evenly distributed and created considerable dust when vehicles were driven.

Light conditions at 1300 required use of a flashlight to observe numbers and dials. The pump incidentally was stopped at 1315 hours due to the hazardous conditions.

The ash fall continued heavy until approximately 1430 when the sky lightened again to daylight. A light dust ash fall continued. A dusty haze filled the air and it was necessary to don dust filters or face masks for working outside. Some samples of ash were taken for souvenirs at this time.

The light ash fall continued for the remainder of the day and possibly throughout the night. A souvenir ash sample of this light ash fall was taken the following morning from a surface which was clean at the time the initial ash fall samples were taken.

The volcanic ash fall covered a large area of eastern Washington. Roads and highways were closed due to extremely dusty conditions which made driving very difficult. People were warned to stay off the roads and to stay indoors.

The severity of the ash fall was relevant to the depth of the ground cover. This ranged from a trace to several inches. Towns and cities within the fallout area have encountered difficulty with removal of the volcanic ash.

The bus which picked us up at work and transported us home was a casualty of the dusty conditions. Dust clogged the filters and was pulled into the motor which failed due to the abrasive ash. Only the front part of the bus was visible as it approached. It was lost in dust back from the front wheels.

A light ash fall continued the following day with extremely dusty air conditions. Only essential work was being done, and usually only necessary stores (grocery, etc.) were open.

High winds have swept the area since the eruption which continually creates more dust conditions.

The featured image is of the eruption column from Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. (USFS)

#Geology #History #TriCities #Volcano #wawx

The eruption column of Mount St. Helens.

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What lesson many Jewish Nazi families "learn" when Nazi goons they sent to commit genocide in Gaza & are sent to burning pits of hell by resistance?

Desire for more Slaughter & Theft

Not even "German" Nazis did these sorts of funerals telling everyone how they'll slaughter & steal

No other group in contemporary society other than Jews can get away with saying Nazi shit like this yet allowed in normal circles.

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@palestine @lebanon @iran @israel @anarchy @anarchism

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The Biden Autopen Scandal just got worse, or better, depending on how you look at things.

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BREAKING: BIDEN AUTOPEN SCANDAL: NY Times Confirms Biden Did Not Sign Off on All Pardons - WH Chief of Staff Zeints Approved Fauci's Pardon | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

          The Biden Autopen Scandal just got worse.
Cristina Laila (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)

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#Flaming Ember #55 years
Give my mind to you with a love that'll never grow old
You are my smiles the last tears
You are my days, my weeks, my years
You are the flowers beneath my window sill
You are everything beautiful everything that's real
I give my love to you all my body and soul
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The Flaming Ember - Mind, Body And Soul - 1969 (Je t'aime beaucoup)

@24tv48 From the Upbeat TV Show.The Flaming Ember was an American blue-eyed soul band from Detroit, Michigan, who scored hits with "Mind, Body and Soul" in 1...
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If you still think that #Apple cares for the #privacy of its paying customers:

Apple Gave #Governments Data on Thousands of Push #Notifications
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With companies like that, you're the product although you pay premium money.

#iOS #iPhone #security


Apple Gave Governments Data on Thousands of Push Notifications

Push notification data can sometimes include the unencrypted content of notifications. Requests include from the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Israel.
Joseph Cox (404 Media)

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Johan Messely
#art, #peinture #Johan-Messely
Fraicheur sous la varangue...

Johan Messely - B-ART GALLERY

Johan Messely20/02/1953 Johan Messely crée des peintures à l’huile débordant de couleurs, des tableaux provençaux qui attirent le spectateur et l’invitent à y entrer, s’y installer dans le calme pour y profiter du soleil, de l’ombre et surtout de la …
B-ART GALLERY

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I'm pro-union and pro-international workers associations for better conditions or anticapitalist antifascist activism, this government deliberately trying to gaslight workers at fault for something caused by bosses/ceos/governments internationally, riots are a language of the unheard and downtrodden.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/qld…

#cfmeu #classwar #queensland #qldpol #qldgov #qld #australia #humanrights #eattherich #ausgov #auspol #tasgov #taspol #politas #antiwork #antislavery #fuckwork #slavery


ABC News

ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.
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My aunt is currently in the middle of a major
sundown" episode due to a relief caregiver not giving her her meds at the right time.

I am home in Fort Worth and am in contact with the caregiver and a really good neighbor who are with her. There is nothing we can really do until she settles down (law will not allow anyone to force medication on her).

If you have the time, please pray for the caregiver and the neighbor friend as they deal with this.

Thank you in advance.

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The 1986 Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable was another big design change in the American automotive industry.

EscapeVelocity

2025-07-14 03:07:42

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The 1976 Cadillac Seville was the first of the new design language from General Motors that dominated the company all throughout the 80s.

The design focussed on maximizing interior roominess for the driver and passengers in a smaller platform (compared to what was typical at the time).

Love it or hate it, the design was very influential.


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Israeli forces destroy Mawasi’s shelters, cemeteries after expelling thousands from ‘safe zone’ madamasr.com/en/2025/07/13/new…

#Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits 'error' — 6 kids fetching water bbc.com/news/articles/c0rvxjnv…

Israeli settlers kill Palestinians in West Bank attack, health ministry says bbc.com/news/articles/cm2mknzn…

More than 70 arrests at #Palestine Action ban protests — in London bbc.com/news/articles/cq6mjg13…

Israeli forces destroy Mawasi’s shelters, cemeteries after expelling thousands from ‘safe zone’ | Mada Masr

People were struck by shrapnel and bullets and others suffocated from the tear gas, one eyewitness t
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Armadillo Rancher

Yeah, the food is put in the can, the can is sealed, and then its heated to both cook the food in the can and to kill off any bacteria. As long as the can doesn't lose its air-tight seal, they can last a long time.

A few months ago, I opened a 10-year-old can of corn and another of sweet peas, just to prove it to my GF. They were just fine.

Just be careful with pop-top lids cause they can lose their seal easily. And be careful with stuff like fruit cocktail cause the acid in citrus juice can corrode the aluminum can after a while.

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