Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 13, 2021:

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo & Nestlé named top plastic polluters https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55218513

Lancet Study Finds 40 Percent of U.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 13, 2021:

Yet the UK's death rate exceeds even that of US. UK: 174 deaths per 100k US: 147 deaths per 100k https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-maps-and-cases/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32726-4/fulltext

Free will choice?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 13, 2021:

. . . Libet : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjCt-L0Ph5o

Free will choice?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Philosophers have been 'discussing' the "free-will" question since at least the ancients. :P

"Eventually you reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it" ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

. . . guessing he wasn't referring to women :O Getting old is not for sissies :P

Microsoft urges US and EU to follow Australian digital news code [.theguardian.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Isn't the Australian law specifically intended to protect Rupert Murdoch's news empire ?

Minneapolis bans its police department from using facial recognition software [techcrunch.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

"Many privacy advocates are concerned that the AI-powered face recognition systems would not only disproportionately target communities of color, but that the tech has been demonstrated to have technical shortcomings in discerning non-white faces."

China Refuses to Give WHO Raw Data on Early Covid-19 Cases Officials withhold personalized ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

. . . seems predictable

Earth to Voyager 2: After a Year in the Darkness, We Can Talk to You Again NASA’s sole means of...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

The grand tour of Voyager 2 was only possible because of an unusual alignment of the planets.

Germany to let citizens store ID cards on smartphone [apnews.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

IIUC, India and Portugal (perhaps others) already have this.

Government agencies begin investigating Robinhood, Reddit over GameStop stock Multiple agencies ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

It is not illegal to disseminate TRUE information about naked shorting. Nor is it illegal to take advantage of that information.

Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina' [bbc.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Globally, street lights consume 159 terawatt-hours of energy each year. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2011/01/110120-led-streetlights-ann-arbor/

BBC World News barred from airing in China British television channel BBC World News was barred ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

Is this the news-organization equivalent of receiving a Purple Heart ?

New postage stamp honors trailblazing 'First Lady of Physics' Chien-Shiung Wu has been described ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

More context : https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wu_experiment=999014111#Materials_and_methods

Grizzlies are coming back. But can we make room for them ?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

If I see a grizzly, I'll definitely make room. :P I only have to run faster than my slowest friend. :)

Six Republican lawmakers among rioters as police release photos of wanted

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

. . . yahoo adds nothing https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/533160-at-least-6-gop-legislators-took-part-in-trump-inspired-protests

Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam [apnews.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

"Foreign-made" -- why don't they just say China ? :P

I'm posting this in the Maps - Cartography group (of course) and in SapioSexuals (because of the ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 11, 2021:

. . . hmmm

Border agents can search phones freely under new circuit court ruling The case includes a NASA ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

. . . hmmm : "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Chinese spacecraft enters Mars’ orbit, joining Arab ship [apnews.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

It's handy to have backup communication channels for rovers and landers if the US orbiters fall ill. :P

There’s a tantalizing sign of a habitable-zone planet in Alpha Centauri If confirmed, it could ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

The Universe is populated by stable things. -- Richard Dawkins

TikTok Sale to Walmart, Oracle Shelved Amid Biden Review: WSJ [bloomberg.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

Whatever this story says about political this or political that, I'd just like to say, feck Oracle.

Twitter Blocks Accounts in India as Modi Pressures Social Media The platform’s problems in the ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

. . . hmmm, that could never happen in the US :P :)

Which books you recommend about Atheism, true revealing stories inside any religion, atheism ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

I recommend "Forged", but any/all books by Bart Ehrman : https://www.bartdehrman.com/books-published/

I read a comment on the impeachment process today that said Congress is attempting to execute power ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 10, 2021:

Impeachment is absolutely political and NOT a judicial matter at all. It is a mistake to compare it (aside from analogy) to any criminal/civil judicial proceeding. Congress is the SOLE authority wrt impeachment/"conviction".

Is This Beverly HillIs This Beverly Hills Cop Playing Sublime’s ‘Santeria’ to Avoid Being ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 9, 2021:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLCpHBQjX8r/

What dangerous, wrong or false things do Conservatives believe?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 9, 2021:

. . . a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/16252969-the-righteous-mind-why-good-people-are-divided-by-politics-and-religion

U.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 9, 2021:

Emails Show Navy's 'UFO' Patents Went Through Significant Internal Review, Resulted In A Demo https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37134/emails-show-navys-ufo-patents-went-through-significant-internal-review-resulted-in-a-demo

A thorough discussion about some of what we've learned about COVID over the last year, and some of ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 8, 2021:

. . . scary, scary :(

Can Artificial Intelligence Restore 85-Year-Old Popeye Cartoons ?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 7, 2021:

. . . the original : https://www.loc.gov/item/mbrs00068306/

The beauty begins as the makeup comes off........ [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder :)

For days now if I clear my history on my phone I have to reset my pass word every time.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 7, 2021:

This might work (save/replace cookies) ? http://editthiscookie.com/

A parable. [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 7, 2021:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Sowell#Economic_and_political_ideology https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/heres-why-poor-people-are-poor-says-a-conservative-black-academic/2015/09/03/df8ff1fc-1ab4-11e5-93b7-5eddc056ad8a_story.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9boQrCPwMws

Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police New Jersey ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

Federal Judge Unseals New York Crime Lab’s Software for Analyzing DNA Evidence https://www.propublica.org/article/federal-judge-unseals-new-york-crime-labs-software-for-analyzing-dna-evidence https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/02/no-secret-evidence-our-courts

Just finished crocheting this big blanket

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

Fuckin' awesome :)

Regarding 1) the lawsuit by Smartmatic against Fox/Dobbs/Bartiromo/Pirro, and 2) the lawsuit by ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

"It is also hard work by all citizens in a democracy" -- Freedom isn't 'free' :P

Denmark strikes deal on £25bn artificial wind energy island Thanks to an inter-party agreement, ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea [un.org], specifically Article 60, section 7 and 8 7. Artificial islands, installations and structures and the safety zones around them may not be established where interference may be caused to the use of recognized sea lanes essential to international navigation. 8. Artificial islands, installations and structures do not possess the status of islands. They have no territorial sea of their own, and their presence does not affect the delimitation of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf

New quantum receiver the first to detect entire radio frequency spectrum [phys.org]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=926419

"America’s 1st Moonshine, Applejack, Returns in Sleeker Style.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

. . . one of my favorite, and a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41021145-the-botany-of-desire

Just what you have all been waiting 65 million years to learn about? Dinosaurs cloacae...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 6, 2021:

. . . I learned something new today :P

And now, for something completely different.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 4, 2021:

"And now, for something completely different" -- a man with three buttocks :P Monty Python :)

Well, words and deeds DO have consequences.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 4, 2021:

. . . the link is broken

Well, words and deeds DO have consequences.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 4, 2021:

. . . broken link

House democrats vote on punishing Marjorie Taylor Greene

FearlessFly comments on Feb 4, 2021:

"House Democrats to vote" -- tomorrow :P

U.S. is worst among developed nations for worker benefits

FearlessFly comments on Feb 4, 2021:

Lack of union membership, IMO, is a likely cause. :O

A DELETED BILL GATES DOCUMENTARY HAS BEEN REVIVED

FearlessFly comments on Feb 3, 2021:

"These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy." "A news and opinion website that has an extreme right-wing bias in reporting and does not always source facts well. Takes conservative positions such as being opposed to a minimum wage and against equal rights for LGBT. Sometimes promotes conspiracies. (8/10/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 4/5/2018)" https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/liberty-news/

State Voting Laws | Brennan Center for Justice

FearlessFly comments on Feb 3, 2021:

. . . to clarify, these are NOT-YET laws. :P

(kinda clickbait headline) -- Scientists have taught spinach to send emails and it could warn us ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 2, 2021:

. . . explains some of these emails I've been getting lately :P

Why not equality right now?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 2, 2021:

I think income is just one (not insignificant) aspect of inequality. Another is education -- where is the logical connection between property taxes and K-12 funding ? If ALL schools are 'equal', the children of the well-to-do would be educated with everyone else -- Finland : https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-49825925

I'm sorry.

FearlessFly comments on Feb 2, 2021:

. . . perhaps a glitch, but I'm able to comment in groups that I have not joined and have the message "You must be a member of this group before commenting" :O

New York Times 77 days to subvert the election

FearlessFly comments on Feb 2, 2021:

This article paints a fairly damning picture of impeachable incitement to insurrection.

Do our omnipresent commercials, full of grinning, prosperous, self-satisfied people, fully invested ...

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

I see NO ads online -- Ublock : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/

Can a US Company sue China ?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

If a company from a foreign country wants legal standing in the US then US companies should have the same legal standing in that foreign country. :O :P

Chris Hedges: Papering Over the Rot

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

"Overall, we rate Mint Press Left-Center Biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left and Mixed for factual reporting due to a few failed fact checks." https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/mint-press-news/

After Record Turnout, Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Given that US election procedures are controlled and carried-out by the States, each having widely disparate regulations, I think it no surprise that each side wants to tip the balance to their own POV. :P https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-2021

As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft talks Bing with PM [reuters.com]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

(sarcasm/satire) :) All it takes for a Bing success is for all competitors to withdraw from the Market. :P Won't Bing still be a failure as soon as Australians realize they can VPN to a different country and still use google ?

Why Scientists Are Very Worried About The Variant From Brazil [npr.org]

FearlessFly comments on Feb 1, 2021:

I don't understand why people (especially Americans) think their travel is more important than public health. :P

This is an important contribution from Senator Coker, who can explain how he saw trump.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 31, 2021:

. . watched it, would recomend it, especially for conservatives. For those who might want to read about it : https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/we-take-our-democracy-for-granted-says-former-gop-senator-and-trump-critic-bob-corker/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/trump-mcconnell-portman-toomey-kinzinger-republicans/2021/01/29/a71efed4-60f0-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html

For Sharron...and others

FearlessFly comments on Jan 31, 2021:

. . . maybe she knew all along https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/yvette-amos-bbc-wales-news-facebook-instagram/

This is an important contribution from Senator Coker, who can explain how he saw trump.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 31, 2021:

. . . video unavailable

@Admin. I'm trying to edit your to you're but it's not letting me. All I get is -

FearlessFly comments on Jan 31, 2021:

. . . hmmm, if you are doing it on an Apple device -- YOU'RE holding it wrong ! :) :)

Well the lock down prevents me from doing a lot of things Long walks with my camera meeting friends ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 31, 2021:

. . . work ? what's that ? :O :P :)

What on earth IS this? [zynn.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . . looks a bit like Spot : https://www.enr.com/articles/51053-eric-law-mixed-robots-reality-capture-and-data-analysis-for-better-work-progress-tracking https://www.bostondynamics.com/spot

If you’re in one of these hoods. Or even if you’re not— [thecbb.org]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . sure, but these days giving/volunteering is needed for more than just the homeless. :)

FAA Files Reveal a Surprising Threat to Airline Safety: the U.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . aviate, navigate, communicate

I love this.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . very 1950s, kinda sexist.

'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli Willing to Testify at Donald Trump's Impeachment Trial

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

The "Trump made me do it" defense. Is he also going to accept all the consequences of his actions or is he trolling for a lighter sentence ?

I love this.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . which "this" are you referring to ?

Australian Satanists Want to Offer Religious Instruction in Public Schools | Hemant Mehta | Friendly...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . a good challenge to religious lack of church/state separation. Does NOOSA have (like TST) have 7 fundamental tenets ?

Biden orders sweeping review of government science integrity policies [sciencemag.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Hurricane Dorian–Alabama controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Dorian–Alabama_controversy

BORDERS: (link:) [united-cats.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 30, 2021:

. . . a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11140803-american-nations

An explanation of the new anal covid test being used in China [scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 29, 2021:

They gave one to Trump, it went up so far it hit Lindsey Graham. :O

How many have encountered a similar story?

FearlessFly comments on Jan 29, 2021:

Kris Kristofferson referred to them as "Silver Tongued Devil" :O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHReBUA8cH4

Why are drugs so outrageously expensive? [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 29, 2021:

. . . a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15795155-bad-pharma

McConnell tweets a threat against Senate Democrats "It is a direct threat, it is the language of...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

"These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy." "Overall, we rate the Daily Kos strongly Left Biased based on story selection that almost exclusively favors the left. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to non-vetted content as well as a few failed fact check and misleading claims." https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/daily-kos/

Fox News fed on Trump's lies. As ratings dip, it can't escape - Los Angeles Times

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

I just finished watching "The Loudest Voice" about the rise and fall of Roger Ailes, based on the book "The Loudest Voice In The Room" -- I'd recommend it.

Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections (2020) | Official Trailer | HBO - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

As a (20+ years) Software Developer, I have never heard any expert in digital technology recommend 'computer voting' -- in fact they strongly discourage it.

This was a perfect photograph. Wowww the expression is really something 😅

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

https://youtu.be/VxaOP79X0P4

Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections (2020) | Official Trailer | HBO - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

Looks like a good message, I wish more folks would take seriously what has been reported for years by all US intelligence and LE agencies. :O

The ultimate compost for those into composting.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

Great idea.

Federal Judges Are Retiring Now That Joe Biden Will Pick Their Replacements | HuffPost

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

"one of five federal judges" (plus another two) . . . 'a drop in the bucket' compared to the last four years : :O https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_judges_appointed_by_Donald_Trump

Anal swab anyone?

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

They tried to test Trump with an anal swab. They had to insert it so far that it hit Lindsey Graham. :O

Checking in after being away for the last two weeks due to family things.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

I just came-across (and posted) this . . . "Facts don't convince people in political arguments. Here's what does." https://www.livescience.com/facts-dont-win-political-arguments.html

Checking in after being away for the last two weeks due to family things.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2021:

. . . a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind

Hello.... returning after some time away... having to start over with my points .... bummer

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

"start over with my points" . . . previous login no longer available because ?

China starts using anal swabs to test 'high-risk' people for Covid Method can increase detection ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

They tried to test Trump with an anal swab. They had to insert it so far that it hit Lindsey Graham. :O

Axiom names first private crew paying $55 million for a trip to the ISS A $55 million orbital ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

Just before they come back, we should all wear gorilla costumes, pretend we have no idea who they are, & ridicule any references they make to flying. It'll only work if we all do it. Who's in?

Must be part of god's plan, huh?

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

. . . yahoo adds nothing, the original source : https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-pence-home-residence-after-vice-president-indiana-2021-1

How's Biden doing?

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

I like the tone/direction/leadership, especially wrt to reversing previous EOs. Whether his plans will result in long-term legislation is still TBD.

Checking in after being away for the last two weeks due to family things.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

I don't like the use of the "faith" word wrt agnostics/atheists, those of us who favor evidence.

Fauci: 'I've Been Wanting To Come On Your Show For Months And Months' | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC - ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

Somehow, I don't think a lot of folks on the right will acknowledge the 'blocking'. :P

Valentine’s Day gifts for manly men are, apparently, beef jerky related. [manlymanco.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 27, 2021:

. . . venus, mars :O :)

If you desire enjoyable conversation, convivial lunch/dinner and perhaps a bottle of chianti is it ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 26, 2021:

. . . the first two lines of my dating profile : I am honest and direct. I am unequivocally and decidedly lacking in religious belief (and seeking same) (and atheism as my "religion" ) . . . and I'm continually astonished how many 'believers' still respond.

How in the hell can a liberal Attourney general from New York who considers the NRA to be a ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 26, 2021:

("reply" to your 'question' below) It is hard not to notice that my (bankruptcy) question and 'lousy decisions' comments have no response(s). :P

Amazon’s Alexa can now act on its own hunches to turn off lights and more New updates bring ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 26, 2021:

"The telescreen recieved and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it; moreover, so long as he remained within the field of vision which the metal plaque commanded, he could be seen as well as heard. There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was guesswork. It was even conceivable that they watched everybody all the time. But at any rate they could plug in your wire whenever the wanted to. You had to live- did live, from habit that became instinct- in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized." -George Orwell, 1984

Vaccine advice from the WHO. [who.int]

FearlessFly comments on Jan 26, 2021:

On one hand "efficacy of approximately 92 per cent in protecting against COVID-19", on the other hand "We do not know whether the vaccine will prevent infection" -- is that statement merely 'cya' ?

Even though I became an atheist I’m still thinking about staying Catholic for Traditional purposes...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 25, 2021:

. . . aside from ALL that is wrong about catholicism . . . IMO, 'tradition' is antithetical to Critical Thinking ! Is there some rational for tradition other than "that's the way it (always) has been" ? How is that ANY (good) reason for anything ?

How in the hell can a liberal Attourney general from New York who considers the NRA to be a ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 25, 2021:

. . . I am a gun owner, but the NRA does not speak for me -- if you are looking for an 'echo-chamber' . . . Assuming the article is correct -- "James is the state’s chief law enforcement officer and has regulatory power over nonprofit organizations incorporated in the state" -- perhaps choosing NY in which to be incorporated was/is a lousy decision. (speaking of lousy decisions) Who is to blame for their bankruptcy ? I think the issue(s) are likely to end-up in higher court(s) eventually, and I know of no reason why the NRA couldn't end-up incorporated in TX.

Earth has entered sixth mass extinction, warn scientists

FearlessFly comments on Jan 25, 2021:

. . . a very good read : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17910054-the-sixth-extinction

Trump to use threat of the new Patriot Party to pressure Republican senators not to convict him in ...

FearlessFly comments on Jan 25, 2021:

. . . yahoo adds nothing :P https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-impeachment-biden-inauguration/card/90pPMzFPqr5fMzg1Bkbs https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/19/donald-trump-wants-create-new-patriot-party-report/