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How much will it matter whoever gets the vaccine first ?

Fernapple comments on May 4, 2020:

Is there a link to go with that ?

FearlessFly replies on May 4, 2020:

Edited to include links . . . let's just call that another 'senior moment' K ? :O :P

Have you been buzz-attacked yet this year ?

AnneWimsey comments on May 4, 2020:

Ummmm, they are releasing these in Texas because dengue & yellow fever are such problems there????? How will they be able to tell if it helps????? This seems Weird to me.......

FearlessFly replies on May 4, 2020:

IIUC, the invading species are (prevalent ? ) in both places.

Pentagon confirms 3 videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena"

FearlessFly comments on May 2, 2020:

. . . in terms of hypotheticals, yours is very far-fetched. :O :P

FearlessFly replies on May 3, 2020:

@IAJO163 If you want/expect laughter, post in Silly, Random & Fun. :P

AP Exclusive: Harassment, assault absent in Biden complaint

davknight comments on May 2, 2020:

I wonder how much Trump's psy ops 'plumbers' paid her?

FearlessFly replies on May 2, 2020:

. . . source(s) -- evidence ? (analogy) "when did you stop beating your SO ?"

I've lived in Europe and North and South America.

FearlessFly comments on May 2, 2020:

I think it would be helpful if you listed your source(s).

FearlessFly replies on May 2, 2020:

@Observer-Effect I have been a "strings" person since Elementary School. I have finally started learning the piano -- tablature is NOT 'reading' music. :O :P

I've lived in Europe and North and South America.

FearlessFly comments on May 2, 2020:

I think it would be helpful if you listed your source(s).

FearlessFly replies on May 2, 2020:

@Observer-Effect Ok, I missed the "YouGov". I never ask for "proof". I typically "chastise" those who do. Evidence can be convincing, but I think (apart from math) it is fallacious to think proof exists.

Don't Eat The Yellow Snow · Frank Zappa [youtube.com]

KKGator comments on May 1, 2020:

That's what I woke up to this morning! :D

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

. . . yellow snow, or Zappa ? :O :)

Is space-time smooth or chunky ?

JeffMesser comments on May 1, 2020:

no such thing as space or time. it's all a mental construct.

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

@JeffMesser . . . the one (in this case YOU) making the (extraordinary ? ) claim "no such thing as space or time. it's all a mental construct" has the burden :O

Is space-time smooth or chunky ?

JeffMesser comments on May 1, 2020:

no such thing as space or time. it's all a mental construct.

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

Einstein called it spacetime/space-time. Feel free to submit your own scientific paper to credible journal(s) for peer-review. :O :P

Long Misty Days · Robin Trower [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

I will bet you, @FearlessFly know, but many don't Trower was in the band that did Poison Ivy. The Parimounts, I think.

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

I have never made a secret about using "search-engine-foo". Compared to some, I actually learn more about what I find (usually in Wikipedia) that what I knew a priori -- no I didn't know :)

Is space-time smooth or chunky ?

Word comments on May 1, 2020:

It is extra crispy

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

@Word @Allamanda @EdEarl . . . cute (maybe), but I'm hoping some might notice that this is the Academic (e. g. Science) group :P

Long Misty Days · Robin Trower [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

I will bet you, @FearlessFly know, but many don't Trower was in the band that did Poison Ivy. The Parimounts, I think.

FearlessFly replies on May 1, 2020:

@whiskywoman . . . JUST ? -- shirley you jest :O :P :)

LARRY ELGARDT - HOOKED ON SWING [youtube.com]

EyesThatSmile comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Love the video. I miss dancing. Darn quarantine.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

ECS, WCS, Lindy, ?

Japanese island suffering second wave of coronavirus after lifting lockdown too early

FearlessFly comments on Apr 30, 2020:

The article doesn't give any explantion why there was a resurgence -- was there not enough testing or ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@bobwjr . . . they had only 1-2 cases per day . . .

I Drink Alone - George Thorogood and the Destroyers [youtube.com]

AnneWimsey comments on Apr 30, 2020:

I've been known to belt this out at karaoke. Remember karaoke, anybody?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

I once got up (with other newbies) in front with my banjo -- never since :P

Wanna 'brighten your day' ?

gigihein comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Pretty cool! I bet @Observer-Effect will be first in line to buy one.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

Won't he be the one to create his own new ones ? :)

Hubble captures breakup of comet ATLAS [phys.org] [youtube.com]

Arg1929 comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 was a comet that broke apart in July 1992 and collided with Jupiter in July 1994, I remember watching Jupiter's surface as it brought the brown colored spots from each impact.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

Right, a serendipitous discovery by two astronomers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comet_Shoemaker–Levy_9

“If God isn’t real, what's the point of living at all when one day you’re just going to ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 30, 2020:

If this life is just a waiting room for the afterlife, why don't you jump the queue and kill yourself?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 30, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez . . . just an fyi : https://www.npr.org/2006/04/06/5327692/the-lost-gospel-of-judas-iscariot?t=1588259249578 https://www.bartdehrman.com/the-lost-gospel-of-judas-iscariot/

Most Americans are not willing or able to use an app tracking coronavirus infections.

ReadyforaChange comments on Apr 29, 2020:

I don't understand why anyone has a problem with it, we are all tracked everyday for the shit we buy, why not a positive reason like our health and well being. The biggest problem I see is that most Americans are fucking idiots...seriously, I do believe we may now be the most ignorant ass bunch of ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

Good reason ? When asked the right questions, folks typically say the things they most want kept private are legal, financial, medical. Folks who are not tracked buy with cash no smartphone or take battery out when traveling use VPN/Tor careful giving out personal info For those who like privacy, I don't think that makes them idiots or ignorant.

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@barjoe I would say that because most RtoR legislation hasn't gotten very far yet is BECAUSE it is NOT (yet) a "burning issue". :P

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@barjoe I have been running Linux since the 90s. Can you name any Apple/Microsoft software or hardware that any consumer has a RtoR ? Have you heard of CSS (CDs,DVDs) ? There is not-much/nothing JD is doing that is ubiquitous most-everywhere that isn't open-source/FSF.

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@barjoe "according to Tesla" -- I don't see how that would be different from any-other auto Co. I also don't see why any RtoR legislation (or discussion) should be limited to cars or farm machinery.

Should Streamed Movies be eligible for Oscars ?

Bierbasstard comments on Apr 29, 2020:

The Oscars, and award shows in general, tend to be wastes of time. Much like reviews, they are based on opinions.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

I don't watch the award shows. Awards-granted is not a criteria by which I choose to consume movies. Those 'opinions' often sway votes, which can lead to awards, which often leads to (sometimes HUGE) monetary gains for some of the 'entities' associated with the movie. I would say those opinions can make a difference.

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@barjoe I have also seen YT videos with detailed instructions how to modify most/all Tesla OS software.

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

@barjoe I don't/won't click on any link that I can't hover and know its' destination. Since my 4Runner was 'totalled' (for insurance) and I did all the repairs myself, I have never had any intention of divesting myself of it since I bought it 5/98.

Ford and Lincoln cancel Rivian-powered electric vehicle due to the pandemic 13 comments But ...

barjoe comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Electric vehicles are not affordable or practical. Pass the Right to Repair act and people will buy them. The price of oil destroys incentives for renewable energy. China had gone to an electric fleet that has destroyed demand for oil worldwide. They will control e-car market forever. That will ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 29, 2020:

Some Tesla models are about the price I paid for my (I'm still driving it) 1998 Toyota 4Runner. https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla And they actually promote DIY repair : https://www.tesla.com/support/do-it-yourself-model-3?redirect=no

Hello folks.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 28, 2020:

The official Waterboys website's Frequently Asked Questions clarifies that Scott has said that the song's subject is "a composite of many people", including C. S. Lewis, but explicitly states that it is not about Prince.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 28, 2020:

@Marionville https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/feb/18/prince-watch-his-hit-and-run-tour-stops-by-at-ronnie-scotts

Have you ever wanted to see the far side of the Moon ?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 28, 2020:

How about the dark side of the moon (though I suppose they're pretty much the same, still couldn't resist asking that)?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 28, 2020:

. . . I'm a PF fan, but they (far,dark) are not the same : https://science.howstuffworks.com/dark-side-of-moon.htm https://www.wired.com/story/the-know-it-alls-what-is-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/

Does this 'work' for you ?

St-Sinner comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Yes but what about birthday parties, dating, pretending to be working at work? We are working harder at home.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

Any employer responsibility to provide home resource(s) ? Any problem with employer monitoring your home online activity (or lack thereof) ?

Hi Everyone! I am going to be setting up a Zoom room for the following groups.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Considering all the issues Zoom has had with privacy, why not try something else ? (gratis, open source/libre, end-to-end encrypted, works in browser -- no installation required) https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@Petter Agreed. I'd like to, too many interests. :(

Hi Everyone! I am going to be setting up a Zoom room for the following groups.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Considering all the issues Zoom has had with privacy, why not try something else ? (gratis, open source/libre, end-to-end encrypted, works in browser -- no installation required) https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@Petter : . . . I run Linux, I'm a 'Monopolsoft' bigot :P "Skype is not considered to be a secure VoIP system as the calls made over the network do not make use of end-to-end encryption, allowing for routine monitoring by Microsoft and by government agencies." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype_security

Hi Everyone! I am going to be setting up a Zoom room for the following groups.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Considering all the issues Zoom has had with privacy, why not try something else ? (gratis, open source/libre, end-to-end encrypted, works in browser -- no installation required) https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@Petter . . . hmmmm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp#Security_and_privacy

Brave Browser an alternative claimed to be more private and six times faster than Chrome.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 27, 2020:

I regularly use Tor,Opera,Firefox. I occasionally use Brave and Vivaldi. https://www.slant.co/versus/5227/16094/~opera_vs_brave

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@FrayedBear I like it, with two 'nitpicks'. I typically have several windows on the screen at once. For some reason Opera does not have the "click this window to the back" feature (of course it can be minimized). The stock bookmarks functionality lacks a decent way to edit things in/out, but that is remedied with the "V7 Bookmarks" extension.

Hi Everyone! I am going to be setting up a Zoom room for the following groups.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Considering all the issues Zoom has had with privacy, why not try something else ? (gratis, open source/libre, end-to-end encrypted, works in browser -- no installation required) https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/

FearlessFly replies on Apr 27, 2020:

@Petter . . . good article, although for privacy, NO ONE should use email to send the URL to other participants -- bad idea.

Brave Browser an alternative claimed to be more private and six times faster than Chrome.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I regularly use Tor,Opera,Firefox. I occasionally use Brave and Vivaldi. https://www.slant.co/versus/5227/16094/~opera_vs_brave

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@FrayedBear I choose to NOT have a smartphone . . .

Brave Browser an alternative claimed to be more private and six times faster than Chrome.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I regularly use Tor,Opera,Firefox. I occasionally use Brave and Vivaldi. https://www.slant.co/versus/5227/16094/~opera_vs_brave

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

Until I read that comparison, I did not know you could use (enable ? ) Tor within Brave. I will soon try that.

Hi Everyone! I've been Zooming with local friends all day and got an idea.

BitFlipper comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I checked it out. The free plan would work for us, but sessions can only last for 40 minutes - then everybody would have to reconnect. A subscription is $14.99 per month. That allows one person to host unlimited meetings. There's no "per meeting" price.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

That word 'free' . . . I don't think it means what you think (I advocate 'gratis' ) :

Hi Everyone! I've been Zooming with local friends all day and got an idea.

Petter comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Could be fun for many groups.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 Try this URL now, to join a jitsi meet I just initiated . . . https://meet.jit.si/ArtificialHopesStepFinally

Hi Everyone! I've been Zooming with local friends all day and got an idea.

Petter comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Could be fun for many groups.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 I'll try again in about 40min . . .

Hi Everyone! I've been Zooming with local friends all day and got an idea.

Petter comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Could be fun for many groups.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 Try this URL now, to join a jitsi meet I just initiated . . . https://meet.jit.si/ExclusiveSaintsPrevailLikewise

Hi Everyone! I've been Zooming with local friends all day and got an idea.

Petter comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Could be fun for many groups.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 . . . hmm difficult how ? Click on the "Start a Call" button, click 'Go' to initiate a uniquely-generated URL, post the URL in your chatroom for others to join. How is that difficult ?

The Cybersecurity 202: There's finally a Supreme Court battle coming over the nation’s main ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Should be interesting. Wouldn't you like to hear what really goes on in these discussions?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_audio.aspx https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/availabilityoforalargumenttranscripts.aspx https://argument2.oyez.org/

What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?

AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 26, 2020:

@Biblebeltskeptic Can't read the small print. What is your point ?

Anyone else sick of seeing Bill Gates on this virus?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 25, 2020:

I have been a Linux user since the 90's, but I give lots of credit to the Bill and Linda Gates Foundation for what they are doing now. . . . just how many billions did Warren Buffet give to it ? Where are your reliable sources for : "has come under scrutiny for unscrupulous practices" ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 25, 2020:

@David1955 . . . scrutiny from 2015,16. Any actual negative repercussions from this "scrutiny" ?

What sayings would one have to stop using if they wanted to fully De God their life?

Tinocca comments on Apr 24, 2020:

God bless you when someone sneezes

FearlessFly replies on Apr 25, 2020:

I typically respond with "You are SO good looking" -- Jerry Seinfeld :O :P

Sleep deprivation was a key factor in the loss of my faith.

Petter comments on Apr 13, 2020:

Extrapolating, would that imply that insomniacs have a greater proportion of agnostics?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:

. . . apologies if you have already heard this : have you heard about. . . the dyslexic, atheist, insomniac who stayed up all night wondering if there really is a DOG

Citing a ‘primary outcome’ of death, researchers cut chloroquine coronavirus study short over ...

Pompey comments on Apr 24, 2020:

Perhaps there are such things as gifted amateurs :) https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-optimistic-about-winning-nobel-prize-in-medicine

FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:

I think The ONION will do a better job at this one :P

Facebook gets rid of 'pseudoscience' ad-targeting category [reuters.com]

WilliamFleming comments on Apr 24, 2020:

I don’t fully understand. I doubt if anyone would actually say that they were interested in pseudoscience. I’m afraid that, based on what I like to read, some idiot (or program) might label me as interested in pseudoscience. Heavier than air flight was once thought of as pseudoscience. ...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 24, 2020:

https://quoteinvestigator.com/2020/03/01/underestimate/

Two Cats Are First U.

barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@barjoe "Testing positive does not mean the cats have the same illness that people have. Nor does it mean that the cats can pass on the illness to people. And tests for pets are not the same as those for people." The article doesn't SAY it can't, it just says there is no evidence. In order say it CAN, there would need to be evidence of that. Do you have/know of some ?

Two Cats Are First U.

barjoe comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Why are they so sure that Covid-19 cats can't spread the virus to humans? I'd like to see what percentage people with positive tests have cats.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:

"there’s no evidence pets can pass it to humans." doesn't mean they are "so sure".

I’m an atheist but I want to ask a serious question.

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Why not? Just because they don’t have the same emotional connotations that they do for the self-deluded, doesn’t mean that they can’t be treated academically.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:

@redbai . . . literature (academically)

Chinese Agents Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.

1of5 comments on Apr 23, 2020:

And yet Trumps Twitter feed is still thier most useful weapon with *zero* manipulation on thier end.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:

. . . morals/ethics/common sense would contend that ONE does not excuse the OTHER. :O

Birthday Alert: Roy Orbison, born in 1939 Here is: Pretty Woman [youtu.

brentan comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Terrific! I wonder who the man in the white jacket is.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 23, 2020:

Roy Orbison performs "Oh, Pretty Woman" as the finale of the Black & White Night Concert. Backed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Tom Waits, kd lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, JD Souther, T Bone Burnett, Steven Soles, and Jennifer Warnes. Recorded September 30, 1987.

What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?

AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@AnneWimsey IIUC, Wikeleaks published the Podesta emails, but others started the "pizzagate" conspiracies.

What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?

BitFlipper comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Wikileaks is bullshit. The information is unconfirmed and untraceable.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

AFAIK, NONE of the encrypted files Chelsea Manning 'exfiltrated' from the military job (at the time) is unconfirmed/untraceable (convicted, served time). Regardless whether you think it was wrong/right to do so, it is NOT bullshit.

What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?

AnneWimsey comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Buncha rabble-rousing BS!!!!!!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

. . . rabble rousing, and exposing wrong-doing, IMO is the whole point of whistleblowers. :O

What do you all think of WikiLeaks? Are they trustworthy?

AmyTheBruce comments on Apr 22, 2020:

I don't know whether they are trustworthy. My gut tells me they are, but my stupid gut lies to me all the time. 🙄 In general, though, I'm in favor of exposing all the secrets.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

I would exclude LEGITIMATE national security secrets from exposure.

As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...

itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects. Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@itsmedammit Giving birth is not risk-free.

As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...

itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects. Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@itsmedammit . . . reverse not covered by insurance or NHS, depends on elapsed time . . .

As today is the 50th year of "Earth Day" activities, I put together a little animation of the pace ...

itsmedammit comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Vasectomy is a much better choice for birth control. Most female birth control have serious side effects. Education, education, education is the key. Let's culturally get away from the idea that having children is a good thing. But educate, rather than enforce.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

Female birth control is optional, available, and reversible -- I had "the big V", it's not. Male birth control 'pill' would be better

I wonder if the people on here, who insult other members in comments, would be brave enough to say ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:

One of my philosophies is : "Why should anyone **suffer** (what they consider to be) foolishness in silence ?" I sincerely wish **nobody** did that. I say what I mean and mean what I say -- I don't think that makes me a mean person. :O

FearlessFly replies on Apr 22, 2020:

@VeronikaAnnJ . . . sorry, my "say what I mean" wasn't directed at anyone, just another of my 'philosophies' :)

Who is Bill Gates?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ? . . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

@Flowerwall . . . that's ambiguous -- the billions (which I knew) or "something about him negative" ?

Game-changer ?

gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:

It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . just stumbled-upon this now : https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/covid-19-doctor-explains-how-the-nasal-swab-procedure-works-/5678373/ this YT video is linked in the article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJNWefmHjE

Wow, six planets in almost perfect resonance! What a rare find! "Six planets: a super-Earth and five...

brentan comments on Apr 21, 2020:

I thought the concept of gravity was obsolete now and we were to understand the pull as planets going through space curves. If that's true, I think it must be the nature of the curves rather than a symmetry in gravity.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . to clarify . . . The (Newtonian) idea that gravity is a force is obsolete. Einstein convinces us that gravity is a curvature of spacetime. The "nature of the curves" is caused by the mass(es) of the object(s)

Game-changer ?

gigihein comments on Apr 21, 2020:

It sound like a great idea, but understand that the swabit put in pretty far up.your nose and is painful. I wonder if someone doing it themselves would get what is needed on the swab.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . hmmm, ask the FDA ?

Who is Bill Gates?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . just HOW MANY billions did Warren Buffet give to the Bill & Linda Gates Foundation ? . . .btw, in the interviews of Linda, I have found her even more impressive. :)

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

@Flowerwall too vague. source ?

I’m loving this :) Hip hop physics 💋 [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:

ouch, that ain't science

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

@Novelty . . . right, and you have never blocked anyone in order to get the last word -- not.

A bit of critical thinking: Can Bernie’s fans give up their need for a savior who, with few if ...

yvilletom comments on Apr 21, 2020:

Where is there a political savior?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

. . . Thanks ! You just made my point !

Beatlegeuse Supernova

FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Your "Beatlegeuse Supernova" is clickbait ! Why not label it properly -- as a question/poll/FICTION/whatever, NOT Science.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

@SergeTafCam The sciencewire link would-have been useful/informative to-begin-with. :P

I’m loving this :) Hip hop physics 💋 [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Mar 21, 2020:

ouch, that ain't science

FearlessFly replies on Apr 21, 2020:

@SergeTafCam . . . the original video has been edited-out/replaced with the current one, after my and TheMiddleWay commented. :O

267 Million Names And Phone Numbers Leaked Online — And They’re All From Facebook ...

Varn comments on Apr 20, 2020:

So, when *facebook* continues to ask for my phone number, and I refuse to give it (not really giving a good dog-damn whether my account evaporates or not) … I’ve kept my number a tad more private..? Or, when our Government suggests I provide them the routing code to my savings account … and...

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

More private ? And you are on FB ? ROFL Also, I'm pretty sure the gov't KNOWS about any interest-earning (income) account(s) that you (anyone) has. :P Your $1200 check will take (lots ? ) longer without direct-deposit (perhaps that matters little).

You may remember a link I posted earlier about how some squids could alter their own DNA.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 20, 2020:

. . . why not include the "code" (at the bottom of the OP) ?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@Captain_Feelgood To clarify, this 'code' (without the embedded spaces) "q : 4 8 1 9 6 1" is at the bottom of your original 'squid' post : "I wonder if all types of squid have this ability?"

Oil Plunges Below Zero for First Time With May Contract Ending [bloomberg.com]

sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

can't access it. Why is it a dupe?

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

I meant your post (subsequent to this one) is a dupe of this one.

267 Million Names And Phone Numbers Leaked Online — And They’re All From Facebook ...

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Data harvesting is big business. Probably best not to expect it to end soon!

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

. . . err, this isn't 'harvesting', it is 'hacking' :P

Johnny Too Bad · Taj Mahal [youtube.com]

Spinliesel comments on Apr 20, 2020:

He is so wonderful! Did you know he used to manage a cow farm? I like men who can milk cows. Or herd goats and steers. And he is a very good singer and guitar player1

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

. . . did not know that interesting tidbit :)

🎃🍟🍎 Do you believe in meatless Monday's?

FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:

"Murder" is a legal term which (unlike abuse) does not (yet) apply to animals. It is also used by 'anti-abortion' folks to try to "stir emotions.

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty . . . ok, does not apply to non-human animals -- to be more specific for those who need/want that, in this case. :)

The Duhks Out of the Rain I was watching this today , and noticed the banjo player wearing a ...

FearlessFly comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Video unavailable

FearlessFly replies on Apr 20, 2020:

@whiskywoman . . . uhhhh -- when the video is 'unavailable' the URL is also -- and also unavailable for others. When that happens in my posts, I **want** it reported.

Well if this isn't a fine case of karmic retribution, I do not know what is.