Steve Martin - Grandmother's Song [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 13, 2020:

You will be part of lots of comments -- some post(s), just not mine. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 13, 2020:

At the end of the sing-along portion of "Grandmother's Song", Martin says to the audience, "You guys are gonna be on a record" (making the audience believe that he liked their singing), to which the audience responds positively. Seconds later Martin says, "Maybe someday; not mine, of course".

Plasma shot could prevent coronavirus, but feds and makers won't act, scientists say ...

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 12, 2020:

I have always been Highly suspicious of these, "we have the answer but are being supressed" type of articles. In addition,I know of No studies that indicate covid survivors cannot get it again themselves, so how could they make others immune? Have you ever had the flu more than once? Eve had it...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2020/07/11/new-shot-could-prevent-coronavirus-why-feds-and-pharma-dont-want-to-talk-about-it/ https://news.yahoo.com/plasma-shot-could-prevent-coronavirus-130023057.html

What's your favorite SO BAD IT'S GOOD movie?

RichCC comments on Jul 12, 2020:

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned *The Princess Bride*. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

@RichCC "Have fun storming the castle"

Biden's plan for presciption drugs.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 12, 2020:

Some good suggestions. I'm no fan of Big Pharma (read the book), but it is hard to imagine legislation that will cover all the benefits/dangers of allowing consumers to buy drugs from other countries (I'm aware it is happening now).

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

@UrsiMajor Cost. That IGNORES other, more-important criteria. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Pharma

I’m trying hard to be comfortable in my own skin.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 12, 2020:

"Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder" ! :O :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

@Marcie1974 Like me, most men would rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy ! :O :P

Chuck Berry Memphis Tennessee [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Jul 12, 2020:

Oh, he was such a showman and virtuoso! Love Chuck Berry!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

. . . you want showman ? :O "Carol - Chuck Berry [youtube.com]"

Is ignorance bliss?

ashley44 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Ignorance is ignorance. It's being too stupid to realize that you are an idiot. I don't know about the bliss part. I don't think not being ignorant is bliss either. As a 73 year old woman, it has been my experience that there are a few, short, blissful moments in life. But you really can't make...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

I don't conflate the two : :O https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-ignorance-and-stupidity

Life is odd.

azzow2 comments on Jul 11, 2020:

The axiom is "let sleeping dogs lie or wake them and get bit." This is from my experiences has always rung true.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 12, 2020:

. . . buy them books, send them to school . . . :) . . . for the second time :P An axiom or postulate is a statement that is taken to be true, to serve as a premise or starting point for further reasoning and arguments. The word comes from the Greek axíōma 'that which is thought worthy or fit' or 'that which commends itself as evident.' I think the word you are looking for is "idiom" (yes, I'm a party pooper) :O https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiom

History will record Donald Trump as being responsible for tens of thousands of additional deaths ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 11, 2020:

"mentally ill person" -- let the 'echo chamber' begin :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 11, 2020:

@t1nick . . . false dichotomy. :O

US Secret creates new Cyber Fraud Task Force [bleepingcomputer.com]

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 11, 2020:

"page doesn't exist."

FearlessFly replies on Jul 11, 2020:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-secret-service-creates-new-cyber-fraud-task-force/#.XwjWXwcBxSQ.twitter

Which companies will hire these graduates ?

PhoebeCat comments on Jul 11, 2020:

I'd imagine a lot. People who attend Liberty University still get jobs. A person's success is based more on their individual abilities than where they attend school. The only thing employers or licensing boards have ever looked at was that I passed the required courses and accreditation of the ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 11, 2020:

I'd 'imagine' that NONE of your required courses were subject to censorship by the CCP !

Hagia Sophia to be used as a mosque again

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Turkey is 98% Muslim . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/hagia-sophia-istanbuls-ancient-mystery/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 11, 2020:

@Lightupmylife I agree that religion divides. Notre Dame is open to all, no reason that Hagia Sophia will be closed.

Hagia Sophia to be used as a mosque again

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Turkey is 98% Muslim . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/hagia-sophia-istanbuls-ancient-mystery/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Lightupmylife Religion in Turkey (2017–2018 ) Sunni Islam (81.5%) Alevism (10.6%) Ja'fari Shi'a (3.9%) Alawites (1%) Quranist Muslims (1%) Spiritual but not religious (1%) Others (0.8%) Christians (0.2%)

Hagia Sophia to be used as a mosque again

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Turkey is 98% Muslim . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/hagia-sophia-istanbuls-ancient-mystery/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Lightupmylife Aren't the Xians who 'claim' it, predominately NOT Turkish and NOT in Turkey ?

Hygiene is Overrated [theatlantic.

silverotter11 comments on Jul 10, 2020:

Interesting article. I use products that are paraben free.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@JackPedigo . . . I needed to look-it-up : https://thegoodhuman.com/what-are-parabens-and-why-should-you-avoid-them/

Studying behavior on an autodidact skill level is something I have been doing most of my life and ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

. . . a bit sexist, isn't it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@azzow2 Any expectation that I or others ignore our Critical Thinking "caps" because this is a Singles group is misguided IMO.

Studying behavior on an autodidact skill level is something I have been doing most of my life and ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

. . . a bit sexist, isn't it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@azzow2 Isn't it a good idea to link to credible sources when making affirmative assertions ? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1048984316000151 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1471-6402.2000.tb01024.x

Studying behavior on an autodidact skill level is something I have been doing most of my life and ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

. . . a bit sexist, isn't it ?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@azzow2 . . . women, emotional, better -- stereotype

Exclusive: U.

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 10, 2020:

What if Trump starts doing all the right things just to mess with us?

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

Even though there are a couple things I think he has done right (barring Huawei is one), -- too-little-too-late (I hope). :)

Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine. [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

(from pinkfloyd.fandom.com) Sung By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Written By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Info: Part I (Wright, Waters, Gilmour; from 0:00 – 3:54) begins with the fade-in of a dense synth pad created with an EMS VCS 3, an ARP Solina, a ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd . . . had no idea : One day during recording, Barrett (now heavyset, with a completely shaved head and eyebrows) wandered into the studio (although Mason has since stated that he is not entirely certain whether "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" was the particular work being recorded when Barrett was there). Because of his drastically changed appearance, the band did not recognize him for some time. When they eventually determined the withdrawn man in the corner was Barrett, Roger Waters became so distressed about Barrett's appearance he was reduced to tears.[6] Someone asked to play the suite again for Barrett and he said a second playback was not needed when they had just heard it. When asked what he thought of the song, Barrett said it sounded a "bit old". He subsequently slipped away during celebrations for Gilmour's wedding to Ginger Hasenbein, which took place later that day.[11] Gilmour confirmed this story, although he could not recall which composition they were working on when Barrett showed up.[12][13] The episode is resumed by Wright as follows: Roger was there, and he was sitting at the desk, and I came in and I saw this guy sitting behind him – huge, bald, fat guy. I thought, "He looks a bit... strange..." Anyway, so I sat down with Roger at the desk and we worked for about ten minutes, and this guy kept on getting up and brushing his teeth and then sitting – doing really weird things, but keeping quiet. And I said to Roger, "Who is he?" and Roger said "I don't know." and I said "Well, I assumed he was a friend of yours," and he said "No, I don't know who he is." Anyway, it took me a long time, and then suddenly I realised it was Syd, after maybe 45 minutes. He came in as we were doing the vocals for "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", which was basically about Syd. He just, for some incredible reason picked the very day that we were doing a song which was about him. And we hadn't seen him, I don't think, for two years before. That's what's so incredibly... weird about this guy. And a bit disturbing, as well, I mean, particularly when you see a guy, that you don't, you couldn't recognize him. And then, for him to pick the very day we want to start putting vocals on, which is a song about him. Very strange.

Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine. [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

(from pinkfloyd.fandom.com) Sung By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Written By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Info: Part I (Wright, Waters, Gilmour; from 0:00 – 3:54) begins with the fade-in of a dense synth pad created with an EMS VCS 3, an ARP Solina, a ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I do agree that some lyrics impress me that way -- "Imagine" by John Lennon is a shining example.

Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine. [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 10, 2020:

(from pinkfloyd.fandom.com) Sung By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Written By: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright Info: Part I (Wright, Waters, Gilmour; from 0:00 – 3:54) begins with the fade-in of a dense synth pad created with an EMS VCS 3, an ARP Solina, a ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd . . . don't agree with the premise (no doubt many agree). My music 'appreciation' applies to most aspects of most music.

Asia IT Giant’s CEO Warns Trump’s Visa Curbs Will Cost U.S. [bloomberg.com]

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 10, 2020:

“The attitude towards us in a country where we contribute significantly is unexpected and unfortunate.” But---the tantrum tosser won't care!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/07/09/harvard-and-mit-sue-block-new-rule-international-students-and-online-enrollment

A guy on Match wrote that he has a clam disposition rather than a calm disposition.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

artic instead of attic :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 10, 2020:

@Cast1es "I like to get high in the artic" :) "I found a baby seal in the attic" :O

New study detects ringing of the global atmosphere [phys.org]

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 9, 2020:

"The music of the spheres?"

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

. . . that has a 'ring' to it (see what I did there) :O

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@thinkwithme . . . a common abbreviation on this website -- Critical Thinking.

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Camp Granada Song) with Lyrics Sing-Along, Allan Sherman, 1963 ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jul 9, 2020:

An old fun song. Not much summer camp this year.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

"old fun" -- I resemble that remark :O :)

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda . . . plenty of time to add comments/opinions . . . :P Your 'arguments' comment is in the pejorative. Corroboration, evidence, logical argumentation, CT are not.

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda The Migram experiment has been repeated consistently across cultures with both men and women. There may be other similar m/w results. Apart from math, science doesn't PROVE anything (it can disprove things). I advocate for NOT using that word for CT. You mention 'endless' negatives, but don't seem to consider that both the negative and positive are the human reality (news -- if it bleeds it leads). " they are all artificial constructs" "Survival of the fittest is a false narrative " You are entitled to your opinions, but where is your evidence for these assertions ?

Lady Writer · Dire Straits [youtube.]

LuvLayne comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Video unavailable :(

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlD6jCGVU4A

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda The reality of the Milgram, the Stanford Prison, and the Robbers Cave experiment do not support that optimism.

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda I think most people are capable of both good and bad. :O https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda That seems to suggest a notion that "people are basically good" I don't think the psychologists agree with you. Why do people have government ?

Finally! A way to analyse NHS data from 17 million people - The Post

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

How is this NOT a GOOD thing ? . . . you might have mentioned : "It’s also all completely open-source, so anyone can download, use, or check the code behind the OpenSAFELY system that runs it; and, Goldacre points out to me, it “essentially forces” everyone who wants to use it for their ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Jetty "abstracted versions" . . . also, there are necessary and beneficial reasons for epidemiologists to access large populations.

Im editing because Allamanda was right to remind me that this is a brutal story.

Allamanda comments on Jul 9, 2020:

Except that it is a warped fictional view of humanity that does a grave disservice to children. Recently there was a real-life account of a group of shipwrecked Polynesian youth, and it went very differently.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Allamanda https://www.simplypsychology.org/robbers-cave.html

Supreme Court rules Trump not immune from New York grand jury process

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The article doesn't explain why SCOTUS ruled against releasing them to Congress.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@MsAl . . . I missed this sentence (was pointed-out in another post) "It sent the effort by House Democrats back to a lower court for further review of the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches."

A 'Divisive' Speech? Only If You Don't Believe in America

bingst comments on Jul 9, 2020:

"They [the Democrat Party and its media allies] see an America that is dark, evil, and irredeemable." Replace "an America" with "a Republican party" and that statement would be much closer to the truth.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@bingst . . so did I :P

A 'Divisive' Speech? Only If You Don't Believe in America

bingst comments on Jul 9, 2020:

"They [the Democrat Party and its media allies] see an America that is dark, evil, and irredeemable." Replace "an America" with "a Republican party" and that statement would be much closer to the truth.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

I was about to 'highlight' the SAME line -- with a similar comment ! :O

As usual the headline is a lot more promising than the article. [usatoday.]

Sgt_Spanky comments on Jul 9, 2020:

*"Trump's lawyers have argued that the president has absolute immunity while in office from grand jury investigations of criminal conduct. During oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, they contended Trump could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and escape prosecution until...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@Sgt_Spanky I had hopes that 4 Rs would defect, but the Constitution (the law) was followed. :O

As usual the headline is a lot more promising than the article. [usatoday.]

Sgt_Spanky comments on Jul 9, 2020:

*"Trump's lawyers have argued that the president has absolute immunity while in office from grand jury investigations of criminal conduct. During oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, they contended Trump could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and escape prosecution until...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

FWIW, (bipartisan) Impeachment is the Constitutional remedy. :P

Hahahahahahahahaha........ [apple.news]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

'apple news' adds NOTHING, why not link to the actual source ? Supreme Court says Manhattan prosecutor may see Trump’s financial records, denies Congress access for now ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

. . . good point. I edited mine to include title.

As usual the headline is a lot more promising than the article. [usatoday.]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The article doesn't explain why SCOTUS ruled against releasing them to Congress.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@OldMetalHead . . . right, I missed that :)

interesting movie. free on YouTube. Henry Poole is Here [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The word for "No out-of-pocket cost" is **gratis** (in addition to DRM) . . . that word "free" -- It doesn't always means what you say :

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@hankster "[the United States Congress shall have power] To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." The intent of that clause is to balance content creation against the public good to benefit ALL. Please explain how 'locking-down' content for ALL THAT TIME "promotes the Progress of Science and useful Arts"

interesting movie. free on YouTube. Henry Poole is Here [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The word for "No out-of-pocket cost" is **gratis** (in addition to DRM) . . . that word "free" -- It doesn't always means what you say :

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@hankster In which part of Critical Thinking do words NOT matter ?

interesting movie. free on YouTube. Henry Poole is Here [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The word for "No out-of-pocket cost" is **gratis** (in addition to DRM) . . . that word "free" -- It doesn't always means what you say :

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@hankster I encourage all to read the book "Without Copyrights" We have only the rights that we can defend. If only the content creators are influencing congress critters, this is what happens : In 1789, the initial term for copyrights was 14yrs (with an option to add another 14yrs). Today the term is life-of-the-author PLUS 70yrs ! IMO, that is outrageous and NOT the intent of Article 1 Section 8 Paragraph 8 of the US Constitution.

interesting movie. free on YouTube. Henry Poole is Here [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 9, 2020:

The word for "No out-of-pocket cost" is **gratis** (in addition to DRM) . . . that word "free" -- It doesn't always means what you say :

FearlessFly replies on Jul 9, 2020:

@hankster . . . the (unambiguous) word for that is **gratis** :O

The Germ Theory of Spirituality [agnostic.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 8, 2020:

. . . hmmm, I think what you refer to is a "hypothesis". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_theory

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@skado I would not, in any way, describe or perceive your misuse of the word theory as 'playful' (especially on this website). :P

The Germ Theory of Spirituality [agnostic.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 8, 2020:

. . . hmmm, I think what you refer to is a "hypothesis". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_theory

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@skado . . . I'm familiar with the GToD, but your post is about an idea with NO actual evidence, much less long-standing corroboration. IMO, the colloquial use of the scientific term is highly misguided and subject to inconsistencies that religious folks like to use as ammunition -- "Evolution is **just** a theory" -- and those who like and attempt Critical Thinking should avoid it when inappropriate.

Sorry Guys but it’s bad news [science.howstuffworks.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 8, 2020:

The article is WAY more nuanced, not definitive either way.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@dermot235 . . . hmmm, the word "cognitive" doesn't appear at all in the article. :O

Thin Lizzy - Don't Believe A Word [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 8, 2020:

(from johnmedd,com) When Thin Lizzy were recording their 1976 album Johnny the Fox, their head honcho Phil Lynott had been working on a new song: it was a stripped down, bluesy affair that spoke of broken hearts and romantic deceit. The tempo of the song suggested it was probably best heard at ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@dermot235 I have posted many of his tunes. :)

Thin Lizzy - Don't Believe A Word [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 8, 2020:

(from johnmedd,com) When Thin Lizzy were recording their 1976 album Johnny the Fox, their head honcho Phil Lynott had been working on a new song: it was a stripped down, bluesy affair that spoke of broken hearts and romantic deceit. The tempo of the song suggested it was probably best heard at ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@dermot235 It would be easier to list music I'm NOT a fan of. :O Thin Lizziy is fine by me. :)

The Ayn Rand Institute, A Vocal Opponent Of Federal Spending, Took A PPP Loan

FearlessFly comments on Jul 7, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-intellectualist/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@AnneWimsey . . . also I do not automatically assume that suspect sources are wrong, but if they are unfamiliar I usually check-em-out. :P With so many varied media and credible sources to choose from, I think it wise to be wary and vigilant. :O

The Ayn Rand Institute, A Vocal Opponent Of Federal Spending, Took A PPP Loan

FearlessFly comments on Jul 7, 2020:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-intellectualist/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

@AnneWimsey (from the above link) "We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a couple failed fact check as well as the use of misleading headlines that do entirely match the story." How do you suggest (by what criteria) anyone judge "fake news" vs. credible sources ?

Just curious what subject is more favorable.

Fernapple comments on Jul 8, 2020:

Maths, because it is not possible to understand any other subject, especially philosophy and psychology, without a deep knowledge of maths, it is the key to understanding. PS. I am no good at it.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 8, 2020:

Whilst roaming at an art fair I spotted a womans' T-shirt "I'm an English Major -- YOU do the Math ! " :O :P

Johnny Preston "Running Bear" [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Oh, wow, that is old!

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

. . . I resemble that remark :O :)

Has the coronavirus pandemic heightened your awareness of time ? Take the tests . . .

Dead comments on Jul 7, 2020:

I am so sick and tired of hearing people complain about the pandemic because they were stuck at home. I am disabled and permanently stuck at home and I really hated hearing people whine about having to stay home for a few months. They’re whining but it saved lives. But I will never leave my house ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

. . . I hear that. I'm retired but for some it is about job, income, but public health should take precedence IMO. I spend lots of time at home by choice, but I have taken up the piano (brain train) -- wish I had started 40 years ago. :)

U.S. is ‘ at’ banning TikTok and Chinese social media apps, Pompeo says [cnbc.]

redhog comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Ah more fear mongering and posturing by the idiot in chief's administration

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

. . . perhaps https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/29/india-bans-tiktok-dozens-of-other-chinese-apps/?guccounter=1

U.S. is ‘ at’ banning TikTok and Chinese social media apps, Pompeo says [cnbc.]

creative51 comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Link was gone when I clicked on it.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

thx . . . corrected I think, try again

Has the coronavirus pandemic heightened your awareness of time ? Take the tests . . .

jlynn37 comments on Jul 7, 2020:

No ... but being 82 years old certainly has.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

. . . (not directed at you) getting old is not for sissies :O

Has the coronavirus pandemic heightened your awareness of time ? Take the tests . . .

Allamanda comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Neat, thanks for posting.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

. . . any time -- see what I did there ? :P

One out of every 142 passwords is '123456' The '123456' password was spotted 7 million times ...

Omnedon comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Wow... I have heard that other common ones are "password" and "changeme".

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers

One out of every 142 passwords is '123456' The '123456' password was spotted 7 million times ...

Omnedon comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Wow... I have heard that other common ones are "password" and "changeme".

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

@LucyLoohoo https://passwordsgenerator.net/

One out of every 142 passwords is '123456' The '123456' password was spotted 7 million times ...

p-nullifidian comments on Jul 7, 2020:

123456? How boring ... for a "real" password type the 1st six keys on the row below: QWERTY

FearlessFly replies on Jul 7, 2020:

https://www.bennish.net/password-strength-checker/

Do you make "in-app purchases" ? Why/not ?

Mark013 comments on Jul 6, 2020:

That's pretty outrageous. I suppose if you have to have the status symbol and can afford all the bells and whistles too, they figure they have one on the hook.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 6, 2020:

I edited the post to add (hypothetical). "they figure they have one on the hook" is kinda true for all 'in-app" purchases.

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

yvilletom comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Hank, people who send their children to private schools pay for two school systems: 1) they pay for the private schools their children do attend, and 2) they pay for the public schools their children don't attend. I too don't want my taxes to pay for religious instruction in private schools, ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 6, 2020:

@yvilletom CAREFULLY worded to EVADE the issue that YOU brought-up -- religious discrimination -- which is exactly what tax EXEMPTION is ! SCOTUS (and you) are "righting one wrong" while ignoring the other !

fun song with some fun dancing to go along [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 4, 2020:

"California Sun" is a rock song first recorded by American rhythm and blues singer Joe Jones. Henry Glover is credited on the original 45 rpm single as the songwriter, although Roulette Records owner Morris Levy's name sometimes fraudulently appears on later renditions. The most successful ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 6, 2020:

@whiskywoman I'm NOT doing research, I'm making comments. I suspect lots of folks 'deduce' the 'source', few (1-2 ?) 'complain'. Not the first time I have "confessed" :P There ARE some folks here who actually 'like' them (and have said so). :O . . . different strokes -- ymmv :)

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

yvilletom comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Hank, people who send their children to private schools pay for two school systems: 1) they pay for the private schools their children do attend, and 2) they pay for the public schools their children don't attend. I too don't want my taxes to pay for religious instruction in private schools, ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 6, 2020:

@yvilletom YOU brought-up the issue when you claimed religious discrimination -- you (AND religion AND SCOTUS) can't have it BOTH ways !

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

yvilletom comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Hank, people who send their children to private schools pay for two school systems: 1) they pay for the private schools their children do attend, and 2) they pay for the public schools their children don't attend. I too don't want my taxes to pay for religious instruction in private schools, ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@yvilletom Isn't exempting religion from taxes (opposite) religious discrimination (and a double standard) ?

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . hmmm, generalize much ? Roberts sided with the majority BECAUSE of a previous Texas case -- precedent. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@AmmaRE007 I'm not aware of anyone who claims precedent is always followed.

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

yvilletom comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Hank, people who send their children to private schools pay for two school systems: 1) they pay for the private schools their children do attend, and 2) they pay for the public schools their children don't attend. I too don't want my taxes to pay for religious instruction in private schools, ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

"double taxation" -- NO such thing in this case, they are taxed (usually property tax) and CHOOSE (for whatever reason) to pay additional for private schools ! :O

OUR PUBLIC TAXES WILL NOW GO TO PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . hmmm, generalize much ? Roberts sided with the majority BECAUSE of a previous Texas case -- precedent. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . btw, in the previous TX case which was found unconstitutional, Roberts DISSENTED. :O

I Left My Heart In San Francisco · Julie London [youtube.com]

LetzGetReal comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Here's another one... It's a certain of music which holds an appeal for a seemingly very specific audience; sometimes, IMO the orchestration is lacking but her voice hold up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRhE8EC43GQ I remember seeing her on TV as a child and thinking I want to grow up and be ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . I like it, along with the seven JL songs I have posted this year. :)

Latest from the Lincoln Project - this one is a gem: I really enjoyed this statement by a former ...

mtnhome comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Not clear to me if they're going to vote for Biden, vote a write-in, a 3rd-party, or just sit this election out. NOT voting for Trump is only half the battle. He can still "win" (he did NOT actually win last time) with far fewer votes than Biden.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@kmaz . . . struck me as 'too slick', highly edited. I think, at one point at least one word was 'put in his mouth' that he didn't actually say. If I can get this impression, what will they think ?

YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . wonder if those 'interviews' are 'cherry-picked' but wow . . . "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter"

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@paul1967 . . . hmmm first you say 'all', now you say 'some' :P

Dave Brubeck - Golden Brown [youtube.com]

273kelvin comments on Jul 5, 2020:

Its sampled, very well done but not real https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazz/comments/h7s32w/dave_brubeck_golden_brown_2020_for_those_who/

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . musician(s) sampling ? shocking, just shocking. :P

YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Jul 5, 2020:

. . . wonder if those 'interviews' are 'cherry-picked' but wow . . . "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter"

FearlessFly replies on Jul 5, 2020:

@paul1967 I am NOT a Trump supporter . . . "I have no doubt they’re cherry picked" "vast majority of Trump supporters are doing so blindly, and all of Trump supporters have bad reasons for their support" Those two statements are conflicting. Have you 'polled' all Trump supporters ?

fun song with some fun dancing to go along [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 4, 2020:

"California Sun" is a rock song first recorded by American rhythm and blues singer Joe Jones. Henry Glover is credited on the original 45 rpm single as the songwriter, although Roulette Records owner Morris Levy's name sometimes fraudulently appears on later renditions. The most successful ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@bklynite53 . . . thank Wikipedia :O :)

I'm One · The Who [youtube.com]

LuvLayne comments on Jul 4, 2020:

Video unavailable :(

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wYS0u0s1Wk

Walmart is converting its parking lots into pop-up drive-in theaters for the summer 160 Walmart ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 4, 2020:

We will always need distribution and storehouses. I'm a far left communal hippie, but I like Walmart. It beats the dollar stores in price, product, and service. The local grocery store dynasty is run by egos who can't realize their own folly.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd When Benjamin Franklin was asked "Capital, Labor, Management, which is most important ? ", he replied "Which is the most important leg of a three-legged chair ? " I am an advocate of checks-and-balances. IMO, unions are the ONLY reliable check against corporate power and misdeeds (to put it mildly). Just a few of which I linked-to above. I concede that there are instances (Lincoln Welding) where unions are not needed).

Walmart is converting its parking lots into pop-up drive-in theaters for the summer 160 Walmart ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 4, 2020:

We will always need distribution and storehouses. I'm a far left communal hippie, but I like Walmart. It beats the dollar stores in price, product, and service. The local grocery store dynasty is run by egos who can't realize their own folly.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Canal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron_scandal . . . . . .

Walmart is converting its parking lots into pop-up drive-in theaters for the summer 160 Walmart ...

Fred_Snerd comments on Jul 4, 2020:

We will always need distribution and storehouses. I'm a far left communal hippie, but I like Walmart. It beats the dollar stores in price, product, and service. The local grocery store dynasty is run by egos who can't realize their own folly.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

Even though I think they are just another mega-corp, I"m proud to say I have never set-foot in a Walmart (they ARE virulently anti-union). :P

I felt I had to post this one today.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 4, 2020:

(from songfacts.com) This song has some apocalyptic themes and very dark lyrics ("Jesus tries to crack a smile beneath another shovel load"). Chris Cornell explained the song in an interview with RIP magazine, April 1994: "One time I was on acid, and there were voices ten feet behind my head. The...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@Marionville That happens to others also -- religion comes to mind :O

How Trump Could Lose the Election—And Still Remain President | Opinion Timothy E.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Why not post a link to the actual article ? https://www.newsweek.com/how-trump-could-lose-election-still-remain-president-opinion-1513975 . . . cut-pasting the entire article is highly likely a copyright violation. Just one disgruntled user/member could report it. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@whiskywoman . . . just WHO is nomad at whom ? :)

How Trump Could Lose the Election—And Still Remain President | Opinion Timothy E.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Why not post a link to the actual article ? https://www.newsweek.com/how-trump-could-lose-election-still-remain-president-opinion-1513975 . . . cut-pasting the entire article is highly likely a copyright violation. Just one disgruntled user/member could report it. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

@whiskywoman @Varn Swami Beyondananda’s number 6 :O :O 6. If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live like nomads. That’s where I no mad at you and you no mad at me. That way, there’ll surely be nomadness on the planet. Peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there, and pretty soon all the peaces will fit together to make one big peace everywhere. https://www.naturalawakenings.com/2010/12/03/273253/10-guidelines-for-enlightenment-swami-beyondananda-s-fundamentalist-advice

Walmart is converting its parking lots into pop-up drive-in theaters for the summer 160 Walmart ...

hankster comments on Jul 4, 2020:

I bet they stock up on lawn chairs.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 4, 2020:

. . . and mosquito repellant !

Snake bite and simple advice.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

The gal I married was (deathly) allergic to bee stings, and always carried Benadryl . :O I have been stung a couple handful of times, with little effects.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@thislife @Hathacat https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mosquito-bites/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375314

Have you ever invested so much time on someone only to find out that they're a big disappointment ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

. . . right -- "Sugar coating leads to truth decay" Swami Beyondananda

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@SanDiegoAirport https://www.wakeuplaughing.com/

How Trump Could Lose the Election—And Still Remain President | Opinion Timothy E.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Why not post a link to the actual article ? https://www.newsweek.com/how-trump-could-lose-election-still-remain-president-opinion-1513975 . . . cut-pasting the entire article is highly likely a copyright violation. Just one disgruntled user/member could report it. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@Varn I was born in '51 (I don't disclose my birthday), and I concede that 20+ years as a software developer/engineer I'm more tech savvy than others -- which is why I try to enlighten. :) TOR, Opera, Brave, Firefox are all browser-is-a-browser. I don't see how any could be "incompatible" -- especially TOR. I'd be happy to help. Added benefit -- for me, almost all attempts to 'paywall' or "request" that I 'unblock' ads FAIL. :)

How Trump Could Lose the Election—And Still Remain President | Opinion Timothy E.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

Why not post a link to the actual article ? https://www.newsweek.com/how-trump-could-lose-election-still-remain-president-opinion-1513975 . . . cut-pasting the entire article is highly likely a copyright violation. Just one disgruntled user/member could report it. :O

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@Varn . . . avoid tracking is possible . . . TIMTOWTDI -- There Is More Than One Way To Do It TOR : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(anonymity_network) Opera (built-in VPN) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_(web_browser) . . . private windows

Many of you have likely read, or at least heard of Yuval Noah Harari's book Sapiens.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

I was (after several other employments) a Software Developer for 20+ years . . . . . . we are born, the "programming" begins -- boys get blue hats, girls pink. I contend that most (all ? ) 'culture'/social-norms consist primarily of this programming. I contend that LOTS of these 'programs' ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@Mitch07102 Sounds like you are describing 'nature' -- no disagreement with that. My comments are more about nurture, and the nonsense that I reject in lots of it -- religion is one of the most egregious example.

Snake bite and simple advice.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

The gal I married was (deathly) allergic to bee stings, and always carried Benadryl . :O I have been stung a couple handful of times, with little effects.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@Hathacat IMO, the best defense against mosquitoes is to travel with appealing friends ! :O

What are Biden's strengths and weakness in the coming election [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Jul 3, 2020:

The video only mentions his weaknesses . . .

FearlessFly replies on Jul 3, 2020:

@dermot235 I don't **need** one to tell me his weaknesses :P

BIRTHDAYS TODAY.

FearlessFly comments on Jul 2, 2020:

. . . any day that I'm upright and drawing breath is cause for mild celebration, but I DON"T/WON'T celebrate getting OLDER ! . . . getting old is not for sissies :O :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@dede18 . . . remind me (someone might HAVE to) when I make 100 ! :)

Change Partners Steven Stills I just found this in my old Favorites list, So American! ...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

Stills said "it was about growing up in the south, attending the debutante balls, but Graham likes to refer to it as the Crosby, Stills & Nash theme song, which I suppose it is". Graham Nash has said he feels its about the constantly changing relationships in CSNY. Jerry Garcia performs the pedal ...

FearlessFly replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@whiskywoman yawn :P

The following is part 1 of a 3 part series: "Understanding Donald Trump, Part I" I do not know...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

. . . a lot of unsubstantiated assertions there. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@whiskywoman HAHAHAHA LOL This is a website of NON-BELIEVERS :O

The following is part 1 of a 3 part series: "Understanding Donald Trump, Part I" I do not know...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

. . . a lot of unsubstantiated assertions there. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 2, 2020:

@whiskywoman I look for **credible evidence** and ADVOCATE to NOT use the 'prove' word -- apart from math, not even science "proves" anything (is can disprove things). :O

Multiple service providers are blocking DuckDuckGo in India [thenextweb.com]

Omnedon comments on Jul 1, 2020:

Interesting. I use DuckDuckGo myself.

FearlessFly replies on Jul 1, 2020:

I use Startpage, but DDG is ok. :)

The following is part 1 of a 3 part series: "Understanding Donald Trump, Part I" I do not know...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

. . . a lot of unsubstantiated assertions there. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 1, 2020:

@LimitedLight I (apparently wrongly) concluded that you were defending wordywalt (I did mention poster, not comments). Prior to your video, I don't think I had ever heard of Patrick. I have no idea why you would (are) make claims about what I know/don't. Posting/commenting without sources on a website with Critical Thinkers predominating is bound to result in questions/critique, unless all that is being hoped-for is an 'echo chamber'. :O My point was (and still is) the OP has unsubstantiated assertions.

The following is part 1 of a 3 part series: "Understanding Donald Trump, Part I" I do not know...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

. . . a lot of unsubstantiated assertions there. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 1, 2020:

@LimitedLight I'm not the one claiming assertions (facts), the burden of credibility is on the poster. Opinions don't require sources, alleged 'facts' do. Otherwise BS :O

The following is part 1 of a 3 part series: "Understanding Donald Trump, Part I" I do not know...

FearlessFly comments on Jul 1, 2020:

. . . a lot of unsubstantiated assertions there. :P

FearlessFly replies on Jul 1, 2020:

@Kaiser_Soze @LimitedLight . . . so far NO sources for these 'facts' have been linked-to (I'm not saying they don't exist, I'm saying sources corroborate 'facts' ). :P