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As a holistic Chiropractor for over 45 years, I feel it might be appropriate for me in these times ...
Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:
OK...I strongly believe "you are what you eat"...but at the same time...I concur with @callmedubious and @EdEarl.
While I'm here; Let me take a survey;
Who suggests enjoying eggs as they are...
who suggests "tossing the yolks" and just using whites??
Robecology replies on Oct 7, 2020:
@callmedubious and @Mermaidfantasy Yea...I get that recommendation (only pure eggs) from the daughter in law...but my son (her husband) turned me on to whites only.
The sandwich shoppe, Subway often has specials on "whites only " sandwiches...and whites are nearly pure protein whereas the yolks have a lot of fat, including saturated fats and cholesterol....which most of us get too much of ordinarily in our diets. @EdEarl...that's a vote for your support, as well.
Thanks for the feedback...I'm still on the fence about this...
Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:
OK...I strongly believe "you are what you eat"...but at the same time...I concur with @callmedubious and @EdEarl.
While I'm here; Let me take a survey;
Who suggests enjoying eggs as they are...
who suggests "tossing the yolks" and just using whites??
Robecology replies on Oct 7, 2020:
@callmedubious and @Mermaidfantasy Yea...I get that recommendation (only pure eggs) from the daughter in law...but my son (her husband) turned me on to whites only.
The sandwich shoppe, Subway often has specials on "whites only " sandwiches...and whites are nearly pure protein whereas the yolks have a lot of fat, including saturated fats and cholesterol....which most of us get too much of ordinarily in our diets. @EdEarl...that's a vote for your support, as well.
Thanks for the feedback...I'm still on the fence about this...
The tendency of our time is wholly oriented toward the secular.
Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:
The only "Cathedrals" are the towering monuments to greed and capitalism... from tall buildings to huge stadiums....done in "the name" of god...but we've all learned about the hypocrisy of these alleged "believers" who built them.
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@zeuser Wow; You're right!
and it was tax subsidized...but in an "underhanded way" so Hamm is about aa slick as Trump....NOT slick at all!
"Back in 2014, Church & State published a story about the various forms of tax aid Ham’s evangelistic enterprise received, and yesterday, blogger Hemant Mehta did us a great service by listing all of the public assistance Ham’s park (and its parent company, Ham’s Answers in Genesis ministry) has raked in over the years. Here are some of them:
A tax-rebate program nets the Ark Park more than $1.8 million annually from the state. Under the plan, the state charges a 6 percent tax on the sale of tickets, food and souvenirs at the park. The funds are forwarded to the state, but once a year, all of that money is refunded to the Ark Park. It flows directly from the state treasury to Ark Encounter.
As bloggers William and Susan Trollinger have pointed out repeatedly, the city of Williamstown floated $62 million in junk bonds for the Ark Park to subsidize the building of the structure. (By the way, Williamstown officials did this because they bought Ham’s claim that the Ark Park would spur tourism in their town. But that hasn’t happened, and now Ham says it’s their fault because the community is too far away from the interstate.)
The Grant County Industrial Authority gave Ark Encounter $175,000 to offset the cost of land. In addition, local officials agreed to sell nearly 100 acres of land to Ham for the princely sum of $1.
The state spent $10 million on highway improvements on a road leading to Ark Encounter.
There’s simply no denying it – that’s an awful lot of state and local support. Ham needs to own up to the fact that his fundamentalist theme park would likely never have seen the light of day without massive help from the taxpayers of Kentucky."
from https://www.au.org/blogs/ark-park-money
Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:
The only "Cathedrals" are the towering monuments to greed and capitalism... from tall buildings to huge stadiums....done in "the name" of god...but we've all learned about the hypocrisy of these alleged "believers" who built them.
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@zeuser Wow; You're right!
and it was tax subsidized...but in an "underhanded way" so Hamm is about aa slick as Trump....NOT slick at all!
"Back in 2014, Church & State published a story about the various forms of tax aid Ham’s evangelistic enterprise received, and yesterday, blogger Hemant Mehta did us a great service by listing all of the public assistance Ham’s park (and its parent company, Ham’s Answers in Genesis ministry) has raked in over the years. Here are some of them:
A tax-rebate program nets the Ark Park more than $1.8 million annually from the state. Under the plan, the state charges a 6 percent tax on the sale of tickets, food and souvenirs at the park. The funds are forwarded to the state, but once a year, all of that money is refunded to the Ark Park. It flows directly from the state treasury to Ark Encounter.
As bloggers William and Susan Trollinger have pointed out repeatedly, the city of Williamstown floated $62 million in junk bonds for the Ark Park to subsidize the building of the structure. (By the way, Williamstown officials did this because they bought Ham’s claim that the Ark Park would spur tourism in their town. But that hasn’t happened, and now Ham says it’s their fault because the community is too far away from the interstate.)
The Grant County Industrial Authority gave Ark Encounter $175,000 to offset the cost of land. In addition, local officials agreed to sell nearly 100 acres of land to Ham for the princely sum of $1.
The state spent $10 million on highway improvements on a road leading to Ark Encounter.
There’s simply no denying it – that’s an awful lot of state and local support. Ham needs to own up to the fact that his fundamentalist theme park would likely never have seen the light of day without massive help from the taxpayers of Kentucky."
from https://www.au.org/blogs/ark-park-money
If only! LOL!!!!
Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:
Interesting aside; Trump was treated with an "experimental Antibody" collection from COVID19 recovered victims. which allegedly will cost "many thousands" (see paragraph #6) and was made in....can you guess? See the last paragraph.
...
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 He's got clever financial advisors as well!
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/05/investing/trump-regeneron/index.html
Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:
Interesting aside; Trump was treated with an "experimental Antibody" collection from COVID19 recovered victims. which allegedly will cost "many thousands" (see paragraph #6) and was made in....can you guess? See the last paragraph.
...
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 He's got clever financial advisors as well!
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/05/investing/trump-regeneron/index.html
Good morning, and Happy Tuesday! How much time do you spend in front of a screen each week?
Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:
We have come to call the TV the "idiot box" before it became a flat screen. Now the laptop and desktop are getting "picked on".
I do spend almost the entire day on my laptop. I rarely turn on the TV. But the laptop is inter-acting with people....the TV...no interaction.
So I don't call ...
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@silverotter11 Don't get me wrong. I read at least 2-3 books per year. I hot-glue shells to mirror frames (so far just giving them away - no buyers yet) and I get out and bike and/or swim laps every day....I'm not totally locked in to the computer and I look forward to the day when I can narrate /dictate instead of type...but for me...interacting with you folk and folk on FB is a high for me.
Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:
We have come to call the TV the "idiot box" before it became a flat screen. Now the laptop and desktop are getting "picked on".
I do spend almost the entire day on my laptop. I rarely turn on the TV. But the laptop is inter-acting with people....the TV...no interaction.
So I don't call ...
Robecology replies on Oct 6, 2020:
@silverotter11 Don't get me wrong. I read at least 2-3 books per year. I hot-glue shells to mirror frames (so far just giving them away - no buyers yet) and I get out and bike and/or swim laps every day....I'm not totally locked in to the computer and I look forward to the day when I can narrate /dictate instead of type...but for me...interacting with you folk and folk on FB is a high for me.
Four plus hours.
FlippantLlama comments on Oct 3, 2020:
I love blue spruces, and wanted to plant one in my yard for years, to decorate for holidays. How did you prepare the soil?
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
@bigpawbullets LOVE the coffee grounds thrown in there. That will make one happy tree. Keep us posted!
FlippantLlama comments on Oct 3, 2020:
I love blue spruces, and wanted to plant one in my yard for years, to decorate for holidays. How did you prepare the soil?
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
@bigpawbullets LOVE the coffee grounds thrown in there. That will make one happy tree. Keep us posted!
Donny Dumb-Dumb and Melania tested positive for COVID-19.
Fernapple comments on Oct 2, 2020:
Maybe he is just faking it, as a tactical move to win the sympathy vote and avoid another debate ? LOL
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
You are probably on to the truth; Here he is "allegedly" with Boris...
Fernapple comments on Oct 2, 2020:
Maybe he is just faking it, as a tactical move to win the sympathy vote and avoid another debate ? LOL
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
You are probably on to the truth; Here he is "allegedly" with Boris...
Four funnies!
Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:
I've always been a fan of Tim Curry...he's still alive....although living a reclusive life. He also is wheel-chair bound and a stroke victim...but I'm sure some nurse is taking good care of him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
@Hathacat Where did you get that? I just looked this up'
Obituary of Tim Curry
Edit
Tim Curry
Timothy Curry (born on April 19th, 1946) was a Film-Actor who was best known for playing Dr, Frank-N-Furter the "Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania" in the American cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Timothy died on October 3rd, 2020 and his death was possibly because of a fight with a virus. He was only 74.
Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:
I've always been a fan of Tim Curry...he's still alive....although living a reclusive life. He also is wheel-chair bound and a stroke victim...but I'm sure some nurse is taking good care of him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry
Robecology replies on Oct 3, 2020:
@Hathacat Where did you get that? I just looked this up'
Obituary of Tim Curry
Edit
Tim Curry
Timothy Curry (born on April 19th, 1946) was a Film-Actor who was best known for playing Dr, Frank-N-Furter the "Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania" in the American cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Timothy died on October 3rd, 2020 and his death was possibly because of a fight with a virus. He was only 74.
Like I needed another hobby.
Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:
I'm sooooo close to buying one of those attachments. Amazon sent me a notice of a price reduction on an attachment that makes them...and I missed the opportunity - I figured the price drop was permanent. Oh, well...congrats...Too bad you live 2000 + miles away..
Robecology replies on Oct 2, 2020:
@Gyanez This keeps fluctuating in price; I'm going to have to go to CamelCamelCamel.com to try them.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B087QDFYZD/?coliid=I1K5JGFTO4IHMS=1UPYT5YGN216G=1=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:
I'm sooooo close to buying one of those attachments. Amazon sent me a notice of a price reduction on an attachment that makes them...and I missed the opportunity - I figured the price drop was permanent. Oh, well...congrats...Too bad you live 2000 + miles away..
Robecology replies on Oct 2, 2020:
@Gyanez This keeps fluctuating in price; I'm going to have to go to CamelCamelCamel.com to try them.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B087QDFYZD/?coliid=I1K5JGFTO4IHMS=1UPYT5YGN216G=1=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I just finished Bob Woodward's book, "Rage" and want to share a profound and perhaps frightening ...
Varn comments on Oct 1, 2020:
I appreciate these books being written, and will ***listen*** at every opportunity to their authors.. But having learned, and forgotten more about ‘the Bush family’ than I’d ever wanted to have learned, I’ve stopped following the latest books on any presidential administration … especially...
Robecology replies on Oct 1, 2020:
I hear you. And in a sense, my bringing this to the public's attention will not likely have any effect. It's sad that we've become so "complacent" and tolerant of these issues....but you're right....not much can be done at this point. Venting...perhaps...good for me...that's about it.
Varn comments on Oct 1, 2020:
I appreciate these books being written, and will ***listen*** at every opportunity to their authors.. But having learned, and forgotten more about ‘the Bush family’ than I’d ever wanted to have learned, I’ve stopped following the latest books on any presidential administration … especially...
Robecology replies on Oct 1, 2020:
I hear you. And in a sense, my bringing this to the public's attention will not likely have any effect. It's sad that we've become so "complacent" and tolerant of these issues....but you're right....not much can be done at this point. Venting...perhaps...good for me...that's about it.
Just some of my recent Anti-Trump memes..
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 29, 2020:
My question to folks is: Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago, and please vote accordingly.
Robecology replies on Sep 30, 2020:
I got a meme for that one, too;
Please share it...
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 29, 2020:
My question to folks is: Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago, and please vote accordingly.
Robecology replies on Sep 30, 2020:
I got a meme for that one, too;
Please share it...
Loyal, yeah right! Lol
Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:
LOL!
Robecology replies on Sep 29, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 Not sure what "other" site you're referring to?
Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:
LOL!
Robecology replies on Sep 29, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 Not sure what "other" site you're referring to?
How does someone this religulous get nominated to the SCOTUS?
Pedrohbds comments on Sep 28, 2020:
Judge picks in US are not a general and hello. Post in the correct area please =)
Robecology replies on Sep 28, 2020:
I think you can click "share" and then pick "Politics" if that's your preference.
Pedrohbds comments on Sep 28, 2020:
Judge picks in US are not a general and hello. Post in the correct area please =)
Robecology replies on Sep 28, 2020:
I think you can click "share" and then pick "Politics" if that's your preference.
Hey Everybody, Happy Sunday! Ask yer questions!
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 27, 2020:
Anyone gonna watch the trump / Biden debate? And what do you think will be the outcome?
Robecology replies on Sep 27, 2020:
The WSJ says most have made up their minds....and I concur with @ZantiMisfit.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-biden-have-few-americans-to-persuade-in-debates-11601218800
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 27, 2020:
Anyone gonna watch the trump / Biden debate? And what do you think will be the outcome?
Robecology replies on Sep 27, 2020:
The WSJ says most have made up their minds....and I concur with @ZantiMisfit.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-biden-have-few-americans-to-persuade-in-debates-11601218800
We are the Worst. We are the cheaters. Funny, yet profoundly filled with truths.
[youtube.com]
Varn comments on Sep 24, 2020:
***Nailed em*** -- now let’s jail em!
Robecology replies on Sep 25, 2020:
Sadly - their lawyers are working hard to keep him in power...and if Joe does win....you can bet him and his family will high-tail it to a trump tower in another part of the world.
I think I found the date that Melania files for divorce, though;
Varn comments on Sep 24, 2020:
***Nailed em*** -- now let’s jail em!
Robecology replies on Sep 25, 2020:
Sadly - their lawyers are working hard to keep him in power...and if Joe does win....you can bet him and his family will high-tail it to a trump tower in another part of the world.
I think I found the date that Melania files for divorce, though;
Happy Tuesday! I hope today's question finds you doing well! What's a recent scientific advancement ...
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 23, 2020:
@Davekp I'm the originator for the Tesla owner/driver/lovers....come visit us there!
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 23, 2020:
@Davekp I'm the originator for the Tesla owner/driver/lovers....come visit us there!
Happy Tuesday! I hope today's question finds you doing well! What's a recent scientific advancement ...
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
Here's the video....thanks for reminding me....this is why I invest in TSLA...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEr9cPpuAx8
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
Here's the video....thanks for reminding me....this is why I invest in TSLA...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEr9cPpuAx8
Happy Tuesday! I hope today's question finds you doing well! What's a recent scientific advancement ...
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
I just signed up for Beta testing for the soon-to-be-worldwide Starlink service that they're setting up;
Right now Musk/SpaceX is talking about Free service - world wide...paid for by investments...
https://www.starlink.com
Davekp comments on Sep 22, 2020:
Watching Elon Musk land a rocket on it's tail legs blew my mind. I could not believe what I was watching. Absolute wizardry!
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
I just signed up for Beta testing for the soon-to-be-worldwide Starlink service that they're setting up;
Right now Musk/SpaceX is talking about Free service - world wide...paid for by investments...
https://www.starlink.com
Happy Tuesday! I hope today's question finds you doing well! What's a recent scientific advancement ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 22, 2020:
The corona virus vaccine.. I hope it's effective...
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
Sadly it might take a while...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 22, 2020:
The corona virus vaccine.. I hope it's effective...
Robecology replies on Sep 22, 2020:
Sadly it might take a while...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38
I try to avoid all forms of sugar in my diet.
Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:
You do need some simple carbs (sugars)...the point is not to get the bi-products of their production. Moderation works. I avoid most starches and breads (complex carbs) and I've found splenda (sucralose) pretty safe and less of an aftertaste than Stevia.
Daily Intake Levels
The reference ...
Robecology replies on Sep 21, 2020:
@FrostyJim Did you notice that the title of the NG article was sugar, but the video and comments were all about fats, NOTHING about sugar?
I copied this written intro.
Life is sweet: the sugar story
Our bodies need dietary fats. They give us energy and support cell growth. However, excess fat not used for these functions can cause health problems. The way we digest, use and store fat is crucial.
...
Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:
You do need some simple carbs (sugars)...the point is not to get the bi-products of their production. Moderation works. I avoid most starches and breads (complex carbs) and I've found splenda (sucralose) pretty safe and less of an aftertaste than Stevia.
Daily Intake Levels
The reference ...
Robecology replies on Sep 21, 2020:
@FrostyJim Did you notice that the title of the NG article was sugar, but the video and comments were all about fats, NOTHING about sugar?
I copied this written intro.
Life is sweet: the sugar story
Our bodies need dietary fats. They give us energy and support cell growth. However, excess fat not used for these functions can cause health problems. The way we digest, use and store fat is crucial.
...
Was this the sort of science education you received?
Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:
That's stated in most First day curricula for any decent science teacher.
Learn the process, not memorize the facts.
Show you know the scientific method by doing, not saying nor writing.
Robecology replies on Sep 19, 2020:
@Mcflewster This Pandemic almost forced us in to a sea-change in education.
Gathering groups in classes is now a thing of the past.
Zoom computer tech must be making a fortune.
You can have meetings with everyone participating...options for mike on or mute is up to the teacher...and the teacher can demo whatever - then watch the kids do their thing.
School buildings and mass gatherings in classrooms might go the way of shopping malls.
Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:
That's stated in most First day curricula for any decent science teacher.
Learn the process, not memorize the facts.
Show you know the scientific method by doing, not saying nor writing.
Robecology replies on Sep 19, 2020:
@Mcflewster This Pandemic almost forced us in to a sea-change in education.
Gathering groups in classes is now a thing of the past.
Zoom computer tech must be making a fortune.
You can have meetings with everyone participating...options for mike on or mute is up to the teacher...and the teacher can demo whatever - then watch the kids do their thing.
School buildings and mass gatherings in classrooms might go the way of shopping malls.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies. [cnn.com]
Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:
....and I'm reading and hearing that Mitch McConnell will push to have Trump's nominee for replacement voted on by the Congress and Senate.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/18/mcconnell-says-supreme-court-nominee-receive-vote-full-senate/5832413002/
Robecology replies on Sep 19, 2020:
@UUNJ Share this meme, please.
Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:
....and I'm reading and hearing that Mitch McConnell will push to have Trump's nominee for replacement voted on by the Congress and Senate.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/18/mcconnell-says-supreme-court-nominee-receive-vote-full-senate/5832413002/
Robecology replies on Sep 19, 2020:
@UUNJ Share this meme, please.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard that...
WilliamCharles comments on Sep 18, 2020:
Oops. This was supposed to go in a humor group but my fat fingers posted it here in error.
Here's an actual quote to make up for it.
“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” ― Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes
Robecology replies on Sep 18, 2020:
Shared in "humor" group. You're welcome!
WilliamCharles comments on Sep 18, 2020:
Oops. This was supposed to go in a humor group but my fat fingers posted it here in error.
Here's an actual quote to make up for it.
“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” ― Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes
Robecology replies on Sep 18, 2020:
Shared in "humor" group. You're welcome!
Global warming; Relax and enjoy it? Prepare for the worst?
truthsayer comments on Sep 17, 2020:
I believe homo sap will survive. but almost all of us will be in for a rough time, more or less, and a long rough time for many. i don't expect the overdeveloped nations to necessarily fare better than the not-yet-overdeveloped nations.
http://bio-paradigm.blogspot.com/
Robecology replies on Sep 17, 2020:
@truthsayer; I'm an optimist myself. I sense that pandemics will get worse...perhaps the next one taking out a significant number of people; perhaps hundreds of millions, if not billions.
But believe in the Gaia hypothesis. If we go....we go. The evolutionary clock will re-set back a few million years...who knows...back to fishes? Insects? Plants? But the planet will live on.
Thanks for reading my article!
truthsayer comments on Sep 17, 2020:
I believe homo sap will survive. but almost all of us will be in for a rough time, more or less, and a long rough time for many. i don't expect the overdeveloped nations to necessarily fare better than the not-yet-overdeveloped nations.
http://bio-paradigm.blogspot.com/
Robecology replies on Sep 17, 2020:
@truthsayer; I'm an optimist myself. I sense that pandemics will get worse...perhaps the next one taking out a significant number of people; perhaps hundreds of millions, if not billions.
But believe in the Gaia hypothesis. If we go....we go. The evolutionary clock will re-set back a few million years...who knows...back to fishes? Insects? Plants? But the planet will live on.
Thanks for reading my article!
Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 15, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty I see that. I won't play along with the "Zombie apocalypse"...I shared info that I think is important if you want to "know me"....can you get off my case?
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 15, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty I see that. I won't play along with the "Zombie apocalypse"...I shared info that I think is important if you want to "know me"....can you get off my case?
Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 15, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty From my original post;
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 15, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty From my original post;
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
Making tomato sauce on Saturday.
Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:
Roasting at 400º for 60 minutes seems to me to be a waste of a lot of heat...It seems easier to just puree the fresh fruit....then cook the thick liquid down to either a sauce or paste...depending on your patience and temp settings. Some fussy sauce makers skim off the seeds once you've pureed ...
Robecology replies on Sep 14, 2020:
@FrostyJim I just looked up "victorio strainer" ...never heard/seen one before. thanks.
Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:
Roasting at 400º for 60 minutes seems to me to be a waste of a lot of heat...It seems easier to just puree the fresh fruit....then cook the thick liquid down to either a sauce or paste...depending on your patience and temp settings. Some fussy sauce makers skim off the seeds once you've pureed ...
Robecology replies on Sep 14, 2020:
@FrostyJim I just looked up "victorio strainer" ...never heard/seen one before. thanks.
"After 9/11, America was so outraged by the deaths of thousands of innocent American civilians over ...
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 14, 2020:
@JackPedigo Tom, Dick and Harriet AGNOSTICS here, say google is your friend.
You're making excuses to avoid the truth because you know you're wrong.
Population growth by itself does not cause war, not even increases in overall population density; but particular types of population changes are associated with political conflict (de Sherbinen 1995).
Or course; if men have been the predominant sex of the soldier who has died...then, logically, wars cause population decline.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2781832/
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 14, 2020:
@JackPedigo Tom, Dick and Harriet AGNOSTICS here, say google is your friend.
You're making excuses to avoid the truth because you know you're wrong.
Population growth by itself does not cause war, not even increases in overall population density; but particular types of population changes are associated with political conflict (de Sherbinen 1995).
Or course; if men have been the predominant sex of the soldier who has died...then, logically, wars cause population decline.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2781832/
Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty It's not a "fun" thought to me...and I'm saddened by folks who kid about it...but that's the demographer/Ecologist in me...sorry.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty It's not a "fun" thought to me...and I'm saddened by folks who kid about it...but that's the demographer/Ecologist in me...sorry.
Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
This one came out in the mid 90's....had a bit of a paranoid mind-set, but also had a plethora of great actors in it;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuuvllUlHCE
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
This one came out in the mid 90's....had a bit of a paranoid mind-set, but also had a plethora of great actors in it;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuuvllUlHCE
Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
Two movies worth watching to be better prepared;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UkXOj8u1Fo
Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:
The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out...
A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience.
This IS coming...it's not a matter of ...
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
Two movies worth watching to be better prepared;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UkXOj8u1Fo
"After 9/11, America was so outraged by the deaths of thousands of innocent American civilians over ...
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
@JackPedigo Not denial Jack - a demand for evidence is the opposite of denial.
You said for example that "War does not lower population." you can't be serious.
A simple search of that comment finds obvious fault with that comment;
https://www.pnas.org/content/114/52/E11101.
Of course "Even with the first WW and the accompanying pandemic the population still rose everywhere." but it would have grown a lot faster if the million + soldiers who were killed were home making babies.
And where did you come up with the idea that 'need to kill of 86+ million every year just to break even?"
...no, Jack.
Just work to distribute family planning tools and advice more freely would alleviate and reduce much of that growth. It's no longer about "killing" a growing population....it's about slowing down its' growth.
Google ZPG.
Then you said 'Education and certain policies are." Now you're on to something.
Bingo...I know the research supports you there...
http://www.earth-policy.org/data_highlights/2011/highlights13
Your last comment about "In Iran, at one time, people got a tax break for the first child, no break for the second and had to pay for every additional child." I couldn't find a thing to validate that.
Perhaps you can?
Again...I'm agnostic. I need evidence...not "denial" or comments without support.
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
@JackPedigo Not denial Jack - a demand for evidence is the opposite of denial.
You said for example that "War does not lower population." you can't be serious.
A simple search of that comment finds obvious fault with that comment;
https://www.pnas.org/content/114/52/E11101.
Of course "Even with the first WW and the accompanying pandemic the population still rose everywhere." but it would have grown a lot faster if the million + soldiers who were killed were home making babies.
And where did you come up with the idea that 'need to kill of 86+ million every year just to break even?"
...no, Jack.
Just work to distribute family planning tools and advice more freely would alleviate and reduce much of that growth. It's no longer about "killing" a growing population....it's about slowing down its' growth.
Google ZPG.
Then you said 'Education and certain policies are." Now you're on to something.
Bingo...I know the research supports you there...
http://www.earth-policy.org/data_highlights/2011/highlights13
Your last comment about "In Iran, at one time, people got a tax break for the first child, no break for the second and had to pay for every additional child." I couldn't find a thing to validate that.
Perhaps you can?
Again...I'm agnostic. I need evidence...not "denial" or comments without support.
Anyone else have times they have lowered their standards and regretted it?
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 12, 2020:
I've thought about lowering my standards a few times because it was taking a long time finding what I wanted in a man.. I thought he didn't exist.. But I kept looking until I found him... If it took any longer, I might've lowered my standards but just a little bit ☺
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
Did you ever marry Frankie?
Did he ever propose?
Cutiebeauty comments on Sep 12, 2020:
I've thought about lowering my standards a few times because it was taking a long time finding what I wanted in a man.. I thought he didn't exist.. But I kept looking until I found him... If it took any longer, I might've lowered my standards but just a little bit ☺
Robecology replies on Sep 12, 2020:
Did you ever marry Frankie?
Did he ever propose?
Happy Friday! My daughter is having her first guest this weekend since the start of Covid, and she's...
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I just bought (in June) a condo to rent....and hooked up with a local rental agency;
So far....crickets. No contacts.
And I've spent nearly $10 K on upgrades...from ceiling fans to induction cooktop/convection oven, to granite counter in the kitchen.
Nada.
Folk are very afraid to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@FlippantLlama Thanks. I added more pics.
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I just bought (in June) a condo to rent....and hooked up with a local rental agency;
So far....crickets. No contacts.
And I've spent nearly $10 K on upgrades...from ceiling fans to induction cooktop/convection oven, to granite counter in the kitchen.
Nada.
Folk are very afraid to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@FlippantLlama Thanks. I added more pics.
"After 9/11, America was so outraged by the deaths of thousands of innocent American civilians over ...
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@JackPedigo A lot of "facts" but no links to back them up.
Sorry, Jack....I'm agnostic.
Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:
I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control.
https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@JackPedigo A lot of "facts" but no links to back them up.
Sorry, Jack....I'm agnostic.
COMPARING THE EFFICIENCY OF FACE MASKS
The N95 is different with and without a valve It does ...
Robecology comments on Sep 8, 2020:
It's the wearing or not wearing of masks that, in America, at least, is the polarizing factor. Health care workers are far more cautious and conservative - as they should be. Folk in public who avoid masks often don't recognize the value; and will probably never read this; they're also strong ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Mcflewster I agree with you about the "signals" conveyed by masks...but I don't concur with the parallel you made with us wearing masks for health and islamic women wearing masks "to signal to all Islamic men around them that they may possibly need protection.
I'm afraid it goes much deeper than that;
There's almost no such thing as a virgin woman in the Islamic culture...
Girls showing any sign of womanhood are "taken" (i.e. raped)...
Women wear them mainly for religious reasons...
But the religious reasons trace back to hiding the attractiveness of the face...
Men there are pretty much out of control....they haven't a clue about a "need for protection".
https://www.facinghistory.org/civic-dilemmas/brief-history-veil-islam
Robecology comments on Sep 8, 2020:
It's the wearing or not wearing of masks that, in America, at least, is the polarizing factor. Health care workers are far more cautious and conservative - as they should be. Folk in public who avoid masks often don't recognize the value; and will probably never read this; they're also strong ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Mcflewster I agree with you about the "signals" conveyed by masks...but I don't concur with the parallel you made with us wearing masks for health and islamic women wearing masks "to signal to all Islamic men around them that they may possibly need protection.
I'm afraid it goes much deeper than that;
There's almost no such thing as a virgin woman in the Islamic culture...
Girls showing any sign of womanhood are "taken" (i.e. raped)...
Women wear them mainly for religious reasons...
But the religious reasons trace back to hiding the attractiveness of the face...
Men there are pretty much out of control....they haven't a clue about a "need for protection".
https://www.facinghistory.org/civic-dilemmas/brief-history-veil-islam
Happy Thursday Everyone! I hope today finds you doing well.
Robecology comments on Sep 10, 2020:
I was getting along fine with a distant lady friend when she reverted back to her screaming at me. So I packed my stuff....made no comments. Just left...put a "block" on her phone. Today...5 days later - i got an email....not an apology...but a rationale for her shouting....so the phone stays ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty Yea...so I'm glad she's a few hours away....and glad I've cut off phone/texting....tired of her anger issues.And Kudos to you for getting things done without obsessing about your partner putting things back where they belong..Anal indeed.
Robecology comments on Sep 10, 2020:
I was getting along fine with a distant lady friend when she reverted back to her screaming at me. So I packed my stuff....made no comments. Just left...put a "block" on her phone. Today...5 days later - i got an email....not an apology...but a rationale for her shouting....so the phone stays ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty Yea...so I'm glad she's a few hours away....and glad I've cut off phone/texting....tired of her anger issues.And Kudos to you for getting things done without obsessing about your partner putting things back where they belong..Anal indeed.
Happy Thursday Everyone! I hope today finds you doing well.
Robecology comments on Sep 10, 2020:
I was getting along fine with a distant lady friend when she reverted back to her screaming at me. So I packed my stuff....made no comments. Just left...put a "block" on her phone. Today...5 days later - i got an email....not an apology...but a rationale for her shouting....so the phone stays ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty I had taken the many stored dishes she kept in her oven out to bake some pumpkin (yes...an old pumpkin...long overdue for baking from last November!) and I ended up making her and me some puree. She got upset because I didn't put the dishes back in the right locations
She even accused me of "braking her favorite dish and throwing it away without telling her".
I'm soooo glad I cut off communications with her. I feel so unappreciated by her.
Thanks for asking...it helps me to sort out what I did by explaining it. I wasn't sure if the "move on" action was called for...this helps me re-affirm it.
Robecology comments on Sep 10, 2020:
I was getting along fine with a distant lady friend when she reverted back to her screaming at me. So I packed my stuff....made no comments. Just left...put a "block" on her phone. Today...5 days later - i got an email....not an apology...but a rationale for her shouting....so the phone stays ...
Robecology replies on Sep 11, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty I had taken the many stored dishes she kept in her oven out to bake some pumpkin (yes...an old pumpkin...long overdue for baking from last November!) and I ended up making her and me some puree. She got upset because I didn't put the dishes back in the right locations
She even accused me of "braking her favorite dish and throwing it away without telling her".
I'm soooo glad I cut off communications with her. I feel so unappreciated by her.
Thanks for asking...it helps me to sort out what I did by explaining it. I wasn't sure if the "move on" action was called for...this helps me re-affirm it.
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 9, 2020:
@FearlessFly I wouldn't go that far; but if you read what I wrote, and you comprehend the distances needed to travel and why it's just so much smarter and wiser to try to communicate with any aiien beings first, you'd realize that they are just not even remotely possible to be alien E.T.'s.
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 9, 2020:
@FearlessFly I wouldn't go that far; but if you read what I wrote, and you comprehend the distances needed to travel and why it's just so much smarter and wiser to try to communicate with any aiien beings first, you'd realize that they are just not even remotely possible to be alien E.T.'s.
[msnbc.com]
Accused of denigrating military service Trump's response falls short -5 excuses. LOL.
freedom41 comments on Sep 8, 2020:
It still baffuls me how a crazy rich man got elected to the office of president.
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
I give a lot of credit to his TV shows and public appearances. He made a cameo in "Home Alone". He appeared on Oprah and David Letterman. He was clever and wise - and had some good ideas for America; unfortunately he let greed get in his way - and by the time he got elected most of us who were paying attention discovered he lied a lot to get where he got...and he's lied terribly about his income.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2020/05/05/trump-says-he-supports-troops-his-record-says-otherwise-our-view/4870524002/
freedom41 comments on Sep 8, 2020:
It still baffuls me how a crazy rich man got elected to the office of president.
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
I give a lot of credit to his TV shows and public appearances. He made a cameo in "Home Alone". He appeared on Oprah and David Letterman. He was clever and wise - and had some good ideas for America; unfortunately he let greed get in his way - and by the time he got elected most of us who were paying attention discovered he lied a lot to get where he got...and he's lied terribly about his income.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2020/05/05/trump-says-he-supports-troops-his-record-says-otherwise-our-view/4870524002/
An interesting list; 20 most prosperous countries (as of 2019)
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Robecology comments on Sep 8, 2020:
Interesting; Japan's high for an oriental island state because they developed excellent strategies for consumerism after WW II...making cars and electronics so dominant in the world led to their prosperity.
America is still suffering with two huge errors; destroying the native American world, and...
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
@Jetty There's always cases of the poor and struggling getting ahead. I came from a family where no one was known to have even finished High school..and I got a bachelors and Masters degree - so it happens.
But when it comes to Japan - they handled an embarrassing loss to a superpower well. They took advantage of the aid we gave them...and then went one better.
They are now far ahead of us in technology. In diet. In health care. In longevity. In alternative energy - and they're still a world power in cars and electronics.
Robecology comments on Sep 8, 2020:
Interesting; Japan's high for an oriental island state because they developed excellent strategies for consumerism after WW II...making cars and electronics so dominant in the world led to their prosperity.
America is still suffering with two huge errors; destroying the native American world, and...
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
@Jetty There's always cases of the poor and struggling getting ahead. I came from a family where no one was known to have even finished High school..and I got a bachelors and Masters degree - so it happens.
But when it comes to Japan - they handled an embarrassing loss to a superpower well. They took advantage of the aid we gave them...and then went one better.
They are now far ahead of us in technology. In diet. In health care. In longevity. In alternative energy - and they're still a world power in cars and electronics.
Trump...a "Benedict Arnold"?
[huffpost.com]
BitFlipper comments on Sep 7, 2020:
I received my second phone interview from our local covid-19 vaccine testing group. They told me to expect another call soon to schedule a physical exam.
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38
BitFlipper comments on Sep 7, 2020:
I received my second phone interview from our local covid-19 vaccine testing group. They told me to expect another call soon to schedule a physical exam.
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38
Trump...a "Benedict Arnold"?
[huffpost.com]
LucyLoohoo comments on Sep 7, 2020:
Does ANYONE doubt this is true?
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
Too many Americans. Mostly the #religulous. So sad.
LucyLoohoo comments on Sep 7, 2020:
Does ANYONE doubt this is true?
Robecology replies on Sep 8, 2020:
Too many Americans. Mostly the #religulous. So sad.
When we buy a chicken here, fresh or frozen, they always have the innards included.
Robecology comments on Sep 6, 2020:
Many -including myself - like the chicken innards. Stir-fry them with garlic and onion and other veggies for a different "treat". They're high in nutrients. Heart muscle has nutrients in it found in no other food...and is extra good for us.
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@Austin-Cambridge Now you're talking!
Robecology comments on Sep 6, 2020:
Many -including myself - like the chicken innards. Stir-fry them with garlic and onion and other veggies for a different "treat". They're high in nutrients. Heart muscle has nutrients in it found in no other food...and is extra good for us.
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@Austin-Cambridge Now you're talking!
Global warming; Relax and enjoy it? Prepare for the worst?
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@demifeministgal
#1. I don't consider myself self-righteous...and by you name calling...you score an F in any debate group.
#2. "Go suck a nut"? You're offended by my POV? Sad/sorry to have offended.
But debaters like you that score F for settling on name calling are not worth the effort. Be well! Offer some suggestions after you read the article and view the videos- which you obviously haven't done.
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@demifeministgal
#1. I don't consider myself self-righteous...and by you name calling...you score an F in any debate group.
#2. "Go suck a nut"? You're offended by my POV? Sad/sorry to have offended.
But debaters like you that score F for settling on name calling are not worth the effort. Be well! Offer some suggestions after you read the article and view the videos- which you obviously haven't done.
Earth's 'lost species' only the tip of the iceberg - BBC News
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2020:
There's a simple solution;
Slowing down our own growth rate.
J.R. Malthus; the father of Demography - said - "As the quantity of life increases the quality of life decreases".
We are more and more...fighting for less and less.
And the viruses are growing stronger and transferring to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@Amzungu As I said; "It's an easy fix. We have the technology. We have the know-how. We just need the motivation."
With every politician seeking "growth" as a good thing....I'm afraid we're doomed.
Robecology comments on Sep 5, 2020:
There's a simple solution;
Slowing down our own growth rate.
J.R. Malthus; the father of Demography - said - "As the quantity of life increases the quality of life decreases".
We are more and more...fighting for less and less.
And the viruses are growing stronger and transferring to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
@Amzungu As I said; "It's an easy fix. We have the technology. We have the know-how. We just need the motivation."
With every politician seeking "growth" as a good thing....I'm afraid we're doomed.
It's Sunday! Ask your questions! Have fun with it!
Bobbyzen comments on Sep 6, 2020:
Today the high will be in the 90s. In two days the high will be in the 50s. What the heck is up with that?
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
It's the old "R & R" (rotation and revolution). That plus the tilt makes season. We're just a few weeks away from the "Equinox"....watch the video for more explanation;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDed5eXmngE
Bobbyzen comments on Sep 6, 2020:
Today the high will be in the 90s. In two days the high will be in the 50s. What the heck is up with that?
Robecology replies on Sep 6, 2020:
It's the old "R & R" (rotation and revolution). That plus the tilt makes season. We're just a few weeks away from the "Equinox"....watch the video for more explanation;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDed5eXmngE
Dousing flames with low-frequency sound waves – Physics World
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2020:
It seems like a spot -focused solution. Let's see that in action over an area of burning grass/lawn/field for example....I'm afraid it would act to spread the fire, not douse it.
This is like "blowing out a candle" - a focused blast of air on a single flame point will put out the fire...but a ...
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
The bass speakers send out focused pulses of air. At a low frequency of below 60 pulses per second. You can make one of these puff -accelerators out of a white round tub...just cut a 1 inch hole in the top.
Those "puffs" put out the fire in the pan...but I'm 99% sure they would "flame" a widespread fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV7jOEWVQHU
Robecology comments on Sep 4, 2020:
It seems like a spot -focused solution. Let's see that in action over an area of burning grass/lawn/field for example....I'm afraid it would act to spread the fire, not douse it.
This is like "blowing out a candle" - a focused blast of air on a single flame point will put out the fire...but a ...
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
The bass speakers send out focused pulses of air. At a low frequency of below 60 pulses per second. You can make one of these puff -accelerators out of a white round tub...just cut a 1 inch hole in the top.
Those "puffs" put out the fire in the pan...but I'm 99% sure they would "flame" a widespread fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV7jOEWVQHU
Watch.
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2020:
I got an error occurred message. :(
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@HippieChick58 I concur; The original was just the highlights..but I had too much trouble finding a condensed version. Don't blame you for skipping it...he's hard to take in long doses!!!
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2020:
I got an error occurred message. :(
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@HippieChick58 I concur; The original was just the highlights..but I had too much trouble finding a condensed version. Don't blame you for skipping it...he's hard to take in long doses!!!
“Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fires, what do freedom fighters ...
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
I recently found a meme by Chris Rock that nailed the need to end "bad apples" in any police department barrel....
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Theresa_N;
I'm sad to see that blanket generalization again.
Most cops? How can you say that? Can you provide any Evidence? Links? data?
Do you understand what being agnostic means?
We are a group of folk who demand evidence and avoid blanket statements like what you're saying.
I shared that meme that Chris Rock posted because as a teacher I experienced 45 years of being in the spotlight.One bad word, one unprofessional behavior...and you're in big trouble. And it's true for cops, as well.
So I think most cops, like most teachers...are not just good; they're great.
But I also concur with Chris - our society can't afford to have ANY.
I'm sad that you don't get that.
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
I recently found a meme by Chris Rock that nailed the need to end "bad apples" in any police department barrel....
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Theresa_N;
I'm sad to see that blanket generalization again.
Most cops? How can you say that? Can you provide any Evidence? Links? data?
Do you understand what being agnostic means?
We are a group of folk who demand evidence and avoid blanket statements like what you're saying.
I shared that meme that Chris Rock posted because as a teacher I experienced 45 years of being in the spotlight.One bad word, one unprofessional behavior...and you're in big trouble. And it's true for cops, as well.
So I think most cops, like most teachers...are not just good; they're great.
But I also concur with Chris - our society can't afford to have ANY.
I'm sad that you don't get that.
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@FearlessFly I never suggested that all readers should agree... but you're suggestion that alien life might be real from some obscure old and unfocused images just leaves me flabbergasted...and supports the myths that aliens are visiting us....
....which I thought you understood was so very unlikely.
Climbing Mt. Everest? Not exactly my cup of tea; and folks do go through great expense to see "alien" deep sea life microscopic life, and life hidden deep in hard-to-access jungles...
I like and respect those folk.
It's the ones who suggest that we should consider launching rockets taking generations of humans to distant stars that I'm attacking here. But they will have their readership; it does promote fantasy thought...so have at it!
Write your own "why aliens are real and probably have visited us" and share it! Good luck!
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@FearlessFly I never suggested that all readers should agree... but you're suggestion that alien life might be real from some obscure old and unfocused images just leaves me flabbergasted...and supports the myths that aliens are visiting us....
....which I thought you understood was so very unlikely.
Climbing Mt. Everest? Not exactly my cup of tea; and folks do go through great expense to see "alien" deep sea life microscopic life, and life hidden deep in hard-to-access jungles...
I like and respect those folk.
It's the ones who suggest that we should consider launching rockets taking generations of humans to distant stars that I'm attacking here. But they will have their readership; it does promote fantasy thought...so have at it!
Write your own "why aliens are real and probably have visited us" and share it! Good luck!
Better than McDonalds nuggets. If you’re down sooooo good and worth the work!
[youtu.be]
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
Waaaaay too much work. It's almost not worth the effort.
But I got a few ideas to simplify that prep.
#1. I'm impressed that he used the kitchen-Aide grinder to grind down almost all the random ingredients.
#2. There's too many good, cheap barbeque sauces on the market to go through ...
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Gyanez I don't have MSG...and have heard too many scary stories about it.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/msg-good-or-bad
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
Waaaaay too much work. It's almost not worth the effort.
But I got a few ideas to simplify that prep.
#1. I'm impressed that he used the kitchen-Aide grinder to grind down almost all the random ingredients.
#2. There's too many good, cheap barbeque sauces on the market to go through ...
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Gyanez I don't have MSG...and have heard too many scary stories about it.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/msg-good-or-bad
“Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fires, what do freedom fighters ...
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
I recently found a meme by Chris Rock that nailed the need to end "bad apples" in any police department barrel....
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Theresa_N
Blanket statements don't help; they just show that you are being narrow minded.
Most cops - like most teachers, and airline pilots...are great.
The problem is...and Chris points out...we can't afford to have any bad apples in professionals like this.
"The culture and institution is bad" ? Again....a blanket statement that throws gasoline on the fire. Evidence, links, please? We're agnostic here...we need evidence.
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
I recently found a meme by Chris Rock that nailed the need to end "bad apples" in any police department barrel....
Robecology replies on Sep 4, 2020:
@Theresa_N
Blanket statements don't help; they just show that you are being narrow minded.
Most cops - like most teachers, and airline pilots...are great.
The problem is...and Chris points out...we can't afford to have any bad apples in professionals like this.
"The culture and institution is bad" ? Again....a blanket statement that throws gasoline on the fire. Evidence, links, please? We're agnostic here...we need evidence.
The Museum of Madame Tussaud, Amsterdam (2019)
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
It appears that the upper two stories are "inactive"? And I'm betting they have an attic to die for!
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@Merseyman1 Are you talking about this location? If you look closely at the image the bottom three floors are obviously "occupied" while the top two appear to be empty. The attic is a classic multi-level large building attic with dormer windows...that I'd love to explore!!
Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:
It appears that the upper two stories are "inactive"? And I'm betting they have an attic to die for!
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@Merseyman1 Are you talking about this location? If you look closely at the image the bottom three floors are obviously "occupied" while the top two appear to be empty. The attic is a classic multi-level large building attic with dormer windows...that I'd love to explore!!
Global warming; Relax and enjoy it? Prepare for the worst?
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@BitFlipper
I'm not laughing, either.
I wrote it addressing the skeptics. I could have made it longer but then I'd have lower reader numbers.
I feel sorry for future generations....I think this heat - along with our growing population and the growing strength of infectious organisms - is taking us to a doomsday scenario.
I wrote it to enlighten and perhaps change a few minds - maybe get them to be more aware of the problem and thus take more action to forestall our extinction...
But I do feel hopeless at times.
Nope...I didn't intend this to be funny...And although I suggested she "relax and enjoy it" I don't think many will.
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@BitFlipper
I'm not laughing, either.
I wrote it addressing the skeptics. I could have made it longer but then I'd have lower reader numbers.
I feel sorry for future generations....I think this heat - along with our growing population and the growing strength of infectious organisms - is taking us to a doomsday scenario.
I wrote it to enlighten and perhaps change a few minds - maybe get them to be more aware of the problem and thus take more action to forestall our extinction...
But I do feel hopeless at times.
Nope...I didn't intend this to be funny...And although I suggested she "relax and enjoy it" I don't think many will.
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
LenHazell53 comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Both Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawkins have expressed the idea that communication with extra terrestrial beings would probably end very badly for us.
Especially id the the said AET's were anything like humans in temperament.
We need look no further than the history of our own planet to see what ...
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
I was taken back when you allege that they both spoke negatively of communicating with E.T. aliens. I hadn't heard that. I researched it further;
I only found that Sagan along with Neil deGrasse Tyson only had good things to say about the possibility.
https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3240/2
If you're referring to Stephen Hawking....I found this;
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/03/stephen-hawking-controversial-physics-black-holes-bets-science/
Perhaps you can find the link where you got your info?
LenHazell53 comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Both Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawkins have expressed the idea that communication with extra terrestrial beings would probably end very badly for us.
Especially id the the said AET's were anything like humans in temperament.
We need look no further than the history of our own planet to see what ...
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
I was taken back when you allege that they both spoke negatively of communicating with E.T. aliens. I hadn't heard that. I researched it further;
I only found that Sagan along with Neil deGrasse Tyson only had good things to say about the possibility.
https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3240/2
If you're referring to Stephen Hawking....I found this;
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/03/stephen-hawking-controversial-physics-black-holes-bets-science/
Perhaps you can find the link where you got your info?
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@FearlessFly It's pretty obvious that you didn't read my article.
The point is that aliens would never bother coming to visit us. Never have, never will.
It would be like if you saw an unusual wildlife show on TV and then just "had to go visit them live".
Granted; there are a few that must have that "eye-witness" experience.
But for most logical thinkers...electronic messaging...photography, video, radio, etc...is a far better and easier way to "visit" any exotic life on earth....
And multiply that feeling by 1000 and you get my point about us visiting any extra-terrestrial aliens - or them visiting us.
It's so much easier to just send radio and TV signals. Very little cost. High travel rate (the speed of light, or 186,000 miles per second) and we can "learn about each other" that way. Even assuming they have overcome light speed - have learned to do "warp" speed (I'm sure you've watched Star Trek) - you have to ask "why bother"? To "boldly go where no man has gone before" ?
Please.
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@FearlessFly It's pretty obvious that you didn't read my article.
The point is that aliens would never bother coming to visit us. Never have, never will.
It would be like if you saw an unusual wildlife show on TV and then just "had to go visit them live".
Granted; there are a few that must have that "eye-witness" experience.
But for most logical thinkers...electronic messaging...photography, video, radio, etc...is a far better and easier way to "visit" any exotic life on earth....
And multiply that feeling by 1000 and you get my point about us visiting any extra-terrestrial aliens - or them visiting us.
It's so much easier to just send radio and TV signals. Very little cost. High travel rate (the speed of light, or 186,000 miles per second) and we can "learn about each other" that way. Even assuming they have overcome light speed - have learned to do "warp" speed (I'm sure you've watched Star Trek) - you have to ask "why bother"? To "boldly go where no man has gone before" ?
Please.
Global warming; Relax and enjoy it? Prepare for the worst?
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@demifeministgal You sound nonchalant. - and maybe that'll work. The root cause of the problem is folk laughing at the situation...instead of taking it seriously. I guess you vote for "relax and enjoy it"?
BitFlipper comments on Sep 2, 2020:
10000 years ago, the place I live was the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Maybe it will be again.
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
@demifeministgal You sound nonchalant. - and maybe that'll work. The root cause of the problem is folk laughing at the situation...instead of taking it seriously. I guess you vote for "relax and enjoy it"?
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
UFo...unidentified flying object. Do you comprehend what unidentifed means?
FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:
"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?"
Is this considered evidence ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI
Robecology replies on Sep 3, 2020:
UFo...unidentified flying object. Do you comprehend what unidentifed means?
Hello again all! These are called pasteis de bacalhau in Portuguese, codfish pasties, you can buy ...
Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Any breaded and fried fish tidbits - excellent! I can recall the taste-memory!
You got me curious; so I googled it;
https://leitesculinaria.com/7586/recipes-portuguese-salt-cod-fritters.html
Robecology replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@Austin-Cambridge Yes; I wasn't going to say anything about the salted cod...it's a classic old way to preserve many things from hams to Cod. Thanks for adding this.
Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:
Any breaded and fried fish tidbits - excellent! I can recall the taste-memory!
You got me curious; so I googled it;
https://leitesculinaria.com/7586/recipes-portuguese-salt-cod-fritters.html
Robecology replies on Sep 2, 2020:
@Austin-Cambridge Yes; I wasn't going to say anything about the salted cod...it's a classic old way to preserve many things from hams to Cod. Thanks for adding this.
Watch.
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2020:
I got an error occurred message. :(
Robecology replies on Sep 2, 2020:
Thanks. Fixed...I think.
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2020:
I got an error occurred message. :(
Robecology replies on Sep 2, 2020:
Thanks. Fixed...I think.
Another Brick in the Wall.
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
Love the funny image; here's my contribution...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@BDair Gateway pundit? PJ media? Seriously? You are clearly not a mainstream media follower;
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/health/fauci-coronavirus.html
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
Love the funny image; here's my contribution...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@BDair Gateway pundit? PJ media? Seriously? You are clearly not a mainstream media follower;
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/health/fauci-coronavirus.html
Global warming; Relax and enjoy it? Prepare for the worst?
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2020:
excellent.
Ive lived in my current abode for fourteen years here in Ohio and I've seen our ecosystem gradually change as we get warmer. Its real. Its survivable.
I'm confident humanity will adapt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
First comment! Thanks for the input! I'm not so confident we'll adapt; I'm afraid this "COVID19" was just the tip of the iceberg....but we need confidence to keep the struggle alive...so - again, thanks!
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2020:
excellent.
Ive lived in my current abode for fourteen years here in Ohio and I've seen our ecosystem gradually change as we get warmer. Its real. Its survivable.
I'm confident humanity will adapt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
First comment! Thanks for the input! I'm not so confident we'll adapt; I'm afraid this "COVID19" was just the tip of the iceberg....but we need confidence to keep the struggle alive...so - again, thanks!
Who does China prefer as POTUS - and why?
[scmp.com]
Varn comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I’d say they're sick of trump … and likely view Biden as a stable alternative. What I’ve ‘heard’ from China is basically a philosophy that defends their honor and independence, nothing more.
What I view from russia is a devious, extended KGB plot to denigrate Democracy and weaken ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
From the article; "With the future hanging in the balance, Beijing has dramatically toned down its nationalist rhetoric and largely stayed reticent about the upcoming elections."
I recommend you read it.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3099613/us-elections-who-does-china-really-want-win-and-will-it-make?utm_medium=email=mailchimp=enlz-scmp_china=20200901=enlz-scmp_china=390328fbe8=2e0d07a971=3775521f5f542047246d9c827&tc=15
Varn comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I’d say they're sick of trump … and likely view Biden as a stable alternative. What I’ve ‘heard’ from China is basically a philosophy that defends their honor and independence, nothing more.
What I view from russia is a devious, extended KGB plot to denigrate Democracy and weaken ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
From the article; "With the future hanging in the balance, Beijing has dramatically toned down its nationalist rhetoric and largely stayed reticent about the upcoming elections."
I recommend you read it.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3099613/us-elections-who-does-china-really-want-win-and-will-it-make?utm_medium=email=mailchimp=enlz-scmp_china=20200901=enlz-scmp_china=390328fbe8=2e0d07a971=3775521f5f542047246d9c827&tc=15
Yeah, What he said. (Kindness is Everything)
CommonHuman comments on Aug 31, 2020:
I need this shirt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
Cheaper on Amazon...and free shipping!
https://smile.amazon.com/Kindness-EVERYTHING-Science-Real-Love/dp/B07DL7294P/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1=science%2Bis%2Breal%2Btshirt=1598976798&sr=8-5=B07535Y9T6&th=1=1
CommonHuman comments on Aug 31, 2020:
I need this shirt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
Cheaper on Amazon...and free shipping!
https://smile.amazon.com/Kindness-EVERYTHING-Science-Real-Love/dp/B07DL7294P/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1=science%2Bis%2Breal%2Btshirt=1598976798&sr=8-5=B07535Y9T6&th=1=1
Yeah, What he said. (Kindness is Everything)
CommonHuman comments on Aug 31, 2020:
I need this shirt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
https://www.teeshirtpalace.com/products/science-is-real-black-lives-matter-love-is-love-t-shirt?color=navy=L=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76oj3E0e3zkojygn-Ywr5JTE_7u3JpkRx0lPHbH7MkbtI6nX-ogZpcxoCY38QAvD_BwE
CommonHuman comments on Aug 31, 2020:
I need this shirt.
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
https://www.teeshirtpalace.com/products/science-is-real-black-lives-matter-love-is-love-t-shirt?color=navy=L=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76oj3E0e3zkojygn-Ywr5JTE_7u3JpkRx0lPHbH7MkbtI6nX-ogZpcxoCY38QAvD_BwE
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 31, 2020:
You ask two questions :
1. Is it worth any tax investments....or private investments...to attempt to "contact" or at least listen for communications from alien extra-terrestrials (A.E.T.s)?
2. Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?
Then your answers:
No to both.
But then you go on to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty You got me...sharp reading!
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 31, 2020:
You ask two questions :
1. Is it worth any tax investments....or private investments...to attempt to "contact" or at least listen for communications from alien extra-terrestrials (A.E.T.s)?
2. Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?
Then your answers:
No to both.
But then you go on to ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty You got me...sharp reading!
I am making this post to suggest something for the new magazine and would like feedback.
TheMiddleWay comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I tend to agree with all your suggestions
1) A disclaimer that those articles do not represent the views of the site, it's administration, or it's members is a MUST. As it is so forward facing, it could give people the wrong idea should they read the wrong article.
2) The rationale for ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay You have a good point; but so does @FrayedBear. Concise publications are far easier to read.
TheMiddleWay comments on Sep 1, 2020:
I tend to agree with all your suggestions
1) A disclaimer that those articles do not represent the views of the site, it's administration, or it's members is a MUST. As it is so forward facing, it could give people the wrong idea should they read the wrong article.
2) The rationale for ...
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay You have a good point; but so does @FrayedBear. Concise publications are far easier to read.
Just going for a walk...
Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:
Can you name the tree?
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@Merseyman1 Maybe?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus
Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:
Can you name the tree?
Robecology replies on Sep 1, 2020:
@Merseyman1 Maybe?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 31, 2020:
You ask two questions :
1. Is it worth any tax investments....or private investments...to attempt to "contact" or at least listen for communications from alien extra-terrestrials (A.E.T.s)?
2. Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?
Then your answers:
No to both.
But then you go on to ...
Robecology replies on Aug 31, 2020:
From the article;
"it’s not worth any investment for us or them - except if you want to communicate with them. "
Too many assume that money to investigate moving to other planets, or examining past alien invasions are valid.
I'm pointing out that there's one exception. Listening.
Cutiebeauty comments on Aug 31, 2020:
You ask two questions :
1. Is it worth any tax investments....or private investments...to attempt to "contact" or at least listen for communications from alien extra-terrestrials (A.E.T.s)?
2. Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?
Then your answers:
No to both.
But then you go on to ...
Robecology replies on Aug 31, 2020:
From the article;
"it’s not worth any investment for us or them - except if you want to communicate with them. "
Too many assume that money to investigate moving to other planets, or examining past alien invasions are valid.
I'm pointing out that there's one exception. Listening.
Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?
Fernapple comments on Aug 31, 2020:
Good read thanks.
Robecology replies on Aug 31, 2020:
My first - and perhaps only - reader! Thanks for the reply! Honored! Let me know what you think on the 2nd one I wrote/they accepted on Global warming!
Fernapple comments on Aug 31, 2020:
Good read thanks.
Robecology replies on Aug 31, 2020:
My first - and perhaps only - reader! Thanks for the reply! Honored! Let me know what you think on the 2nd one I wrote/they accepted on Global warming!
Honestly, Charlie Brown; I promise that I will hold the ball so you can kick it.
Austin-Cambridge comments on Aug 30, 2020:
WTF?
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RieABEtmpUg
Austin-Cambridge comments on Aug 30, 2020:
WTF?
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RieABEtmpUg
Happy Sunday! It's pose your own question day!
Mitch07102 comments on Aug 30, 2020:
What is something (besides religion) commonly believed to be true that is actually not?
My favorite example of this is the "plants-good, meat-bad" nonsense so prevalent in the mainstream media. Many of the so-called examples you see supporting this position are based on observational ...
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
Again @Cutiebeauty
./Kaitlin beat me to the punch; it's all the diets out there. Far too many myths about the value of this or that diet - exercise , etc.
Meanwhile the obese in America keep growing in numbers...
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif
Mitch07102 comments on Aug 30, 2020:
What is something (besides religion) commonly believed to be true that is actually not?
My favorite example of this is the "plants-good, meat-bad" nonsense so prevalent in the mainstream media. Many of the so-called examples you see supporting this position are based on observational ...
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
Again @Cutiebeauty
./Kaitlin beat me to the punch; it's all the diets out there. Far too many myths about the value of this or that diet - exercise , etc.
Meanwhile the obese in America keep growing in numbers...
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif
Happy Sunday! It's pose your own question day!
Bobbyzen comments on Aug 30, 2020:
Why do politicians and most people ignore the nearly 100 million people in this country who are poor, living at or slightly above the poverty line?
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
I concur with @Cuttiebeauty.
I came close to running for office myself; but then saw
#1. the money needed to advertise your position and
#2 the wealthy people who would support you if you propose what they want.
So naturally; most politicians take they $$ and do the bidding for the rich Americans who want this or that done.
It used to be considered "corrupt" but the Constitutional amendment "citizens united" (nice name for legitimized bribery) became law.
We as a nation are headed toward a serious downturn until we can repeal "Citizen's Unted".
https://endcitizensunited.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WARol-Zoq9fp-2YOmlUdvwWP_iP0nsGNL7LD5We0jIkaJq_xwwDFhRoCJQkQAvD_BwE
Bobbyzen comments on Aug 30, 2020:
Why do politicians and most people ignore the nearly 100 million people in this country who are poor, living at or slightly above the poverty line?
Robecology replies on Aug 30, 2020:
I concur with @Cuttiebeauty.
I came close to running for office myself; but then saw
#1. the money needed to advertise your position and
#2 the wealthy people who would support you if you propose what they want.
So naturally; most politicians take they $$ and do the bidding for the rich Americans who want this or that done.
It used to be considered "corrupt" but the Constitutional amendment "citizens united" (nice name for legitimized bribery) became law.
We as a nation are headed toward a serious downturn until we can repeal "Citizen's Unted".
https://endcitizensunited.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WARol-Zoq9fp-2YOmlUdvwWP_iP0nsGNL7LD5We0jIkaJq_xwwDFhRoCJQkQAvD_BwE
Another Brick in the Wall.
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
Love the funny image; here's my contribution...
Robecology replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Dr. Anthony Fauci "has known for 15 years that chloroquine and … hydroxychloroquine will not only treat a current case of coronavirus but prevent future cases.”
F A L S E
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/may/06/blog-posting/dont-fall-conspiracy-about-dr-anthony-fauci-hydrox/
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
Love the funny image; here's my contribution...
Robecology replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Dr. Anthony Fauci "has known for 15 years that chloroquine and … hydroxychloroquine will not only treat a current case of coronavirus but prevent future cases.”
F A L S E
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/may/06/blog-posting/dont-fall-conspiracy-about-dr-anthony-fauci-hydrox/
More about the tRump family: [theguardian.com]
Gypsy494 comments on Aug 29, 2020:
I listened to these earlier very revealing.
But his base are tone deaf .Just listen to the lies spoon fed them.
Robecology replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Sadly - your'e right. But his base isn't entirely tone deaf. There's a whole spectrum of Trump/Republicans...and I see a lot "coming over" and "waking up" to the realization that they were conned.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-20/A-world-of-regrets-Republicans-turn-their-backs-on-Trump-RtgL1zTE1a/index.html
Gypsy494 comments on Aug 29, 2020:
I listened to these earlier very revealing.
But his base are tone deaf .Just listen to the lies spoon fed them.
Robecology replies on Aug 29, 2020:
Sadly - your'e right. But his base isn't entirely tone deaf. There's a whole spectrum of Trump/Republicans...and I see a lot "coming over" and "waking up" to the realization that they were conned.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-20/A-world-of-regrets-Republicans-turn-their-backs-on-Trump-RtgL1zTE1a/index.html
Watching Liam Neeson’s “Ordinary Love” about a married couple dealing with the wife’s breast...
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Here's the trailer;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9kH28_bcIM
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
I almost couldn't watch it...because it happened to me
In 1975 she discovered the lump. In 76 she had a mastectomy. In late 76 is metastasized. She died in spring of 77. It was -and remains - a recurring nightmare.
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Here's the trailer;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9kH28_bcIM
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
I almost couldn't watch it...because it happened to me
In 1975 she discovered the lump. In 76 she had a mastectomy. In late 76 is metastasized. She died in spring of 77. It was -and remains - a recurring nightmare.
Ryan's Seal team sent in to Yemen...Trump's mistake
[twitter.com]
barjoe comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Donald Trump is a savage animal. https://youtu.be/MSLpwYCByQ0
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Thanks for finding the video. I just shared it on FB.
barjoe comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Donald Trump is a savage animal. https://youtu.be/MSLpwYCByQ0
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Thanks for finding the video. I just shared it on FB.
Oops!!! I forgot to stash it!
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:
It's not called "weed" for nothing....
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 Unfortunately for most who would harvest that crop...it looks fake; dark green on the left, light green on the right. But inspirational! If I'm buried I'd want them put in the plot...even if they were fake!
Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:
It's not called "weed" for nothing....
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
@MichelleGar1 Unfortunately for most who would harvest that crop...it looks fake; dark green on the left, light green on the right. But inspirational! If I'm buried I'd want them put in the plot...even if they were fake!
Damn! The Lincoln project is nailing Trump and Pence to the wail!
[youtube.com]
LucyLoohoo comments on Aug 27, 2020:
We never see these ads here in So. Calif. Are they focusing on ''red'' States?
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
@LucyLoohoo I don't think they're paying any regular TV shows...they show up on Social media much more often...but I rarely watch TV.....so I can't say for sure.
LucyLoohoo comments on Aug 27, 2020:
We never see these ads here in So. Calif. Are they focusing on ''red'' States?
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
@LucyLoohoo I don't think they're paying any regular TV shows...they show up on Social media much more often...but I rarely watch TV.....so I can't say for sure.
Pardon? Pardon...please?
BirdMan1 comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Two dirtbags walk into a bar....
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
You reminded me of a meme I had...
BirdMan1 comments on Aug 27, 2020:
Two dirtbags walk into a bar....
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
You reminded me of a meme I had...
Damn! The Lincoln project is nailing Trump and Pence to the wail!
[youtube.com]
LucyLoohoo comments on Aug 27, 2020:
We never see these ads here in So. Calif. Are they focusing on ''red'' States?
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Search "Lincoln Project videos Youtube" then copy the ones you like and share on FB or email.
LucyLoohoo comments on Aug 27, 2020:
We never see these ads here in So. Calif. Are they focusing on ''red'' States?
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Search "Lincoln Project videos Youtube" then copy the ones you like and share on FB or email.
Happy Thursday, Beautiful People! When's the last time you were proud of yourself?
StarvingArtist comments on Aug 27, 2020:
I built my house, with a little help from my daughter and a high school boy. I also hired out roof and electric. Still have some finishing touches, but 90% done and debt free. I lovingly refer to it as “The Shack”.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Images, please!!
StarvingArtist comments on Aug 27, 2020:
I built my house, with a little help from my daughter and a high school boy. I also hired out roof and electric. Still have some finishing touches, but 90% done and debt free. I lovingly refer to it as “The Shack”.
Robecology replies on Aug 27, 2020:
Images, please!!
Picanha! We've been trying on and off since the beginning of the lockdown to figure out how to do ...
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
To get that "rare not raw" look inside the entire cut takes precise temps and smart, patient cooking. Kudos!
But let me ask you for an elaboration; what did you mean by . "Six hours sous vide at 133f,". I googled "Sous vide" and found only "slow cooking"....Do I assume 6 hours at 133º F temp in...
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2020:
@synergy What was your heat source?
(don't tell me you ran the hot water over it for over an hour..please?)
Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:
To get that "rare not raw" look inside the entire cut takes precise temps and smart, patient cooking. Kudos!
But let me ask you for an elaboration; what did you mean by . "Six hours sous vide at 133f,". I googled "Sous vide" and found only "slow cooking"....Do I assume 6 hours at 133º F temp in...
Robecology replies on Aug 26, 2020:
@synergy What was your heat source?
(don't tell me you ran the hot water over it for over an hour..please?)
Happy Saturday! What/who was your favourite pet ever?
Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I had dogs, cats, rats, parakeets, parrots, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish..but one that stood out for me was my last one...a runt of the litter German shepherd. When she died i stopped having pets...the pain was too much.
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2020:
@Mooolah I buried her in my back yard...and never told the new owners. I now live quietly -and happily alone.
Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:
I had dogs, cats, rats, parakeets, parrots, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish..but one that stood out for me was my last one...a runt of the litter German shepherd. When she died i stopped having pets...the pain was too much.
Robecology replies on Aug 25, 2020:
@Mooolah I buried her in my back yard...and never told the new owners. I now live quietly -and happily alone.
[sciencemag.org]
3D imaging of animal mummies
Cast1es comments on Aug 24, 2020:
When I was in high school , we had a biology class , during which they had us disecting a frog . I suspect , rather than a form of worship , these mummified small animals may have been from classes , where they were teaching soon to be mummifiers how to do it , so they didn't mess up when they ...
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2020:
You have a point; but you seem mislead. Re-read the article. They were very specific.
Egyptians did worship animals.
I'm sure you've had beloved pets. They did too.
Many of the pharoahs and others of status who could afford "mummification" had beloved pets that were "euthanized" and embalmed to "be with" them.
And yes; there were cats who were kept in the temples and worshipped.
Often, When one died they were given the honor of being embalmed.
A great read that is an historically accurate fiction is "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari. I've read it...and re-read it several times.
https://www.amazon.com/Egyptian-Novel-Rediscovered-Classics/dp/1556524412
Cast1es comments on Aug 24, 2020:
When I was in high school , we had a biology class , during which they had us disecting a frog . I suspect , rather than a form of worship , these mummified small animals may have been from classes , where they were teaching soon to be mummifiers how to do it , so they didn't mess up when they ...
Robecology replies on Aug 24, 2020:
You have a point; but you seem mislead. Re-read the article. They were very specific.
Egyptians did worship animals.
I'm sure you've had beloved pets. They did too.
Many of the pharoahs and others of status who could afford "mummification" had beloved pets that were "euthanized" and embalmed to "be with" them.
And yes; there were cats who were kept in the temples and worshipped.
Often, When one died they were given the honor of being embalmed.
A great read that is an historically accurate fiction is "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari. I've read it...and re-read it several times.
https://www.amazon.com/Egyptian-Novel-Rediscovered-Classics/dp/1556524412
How Physics Erases The Beginning Of The Universe
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2020:
1000 years ago - the earth was the center of the universe
500 years ago - we realized we and others are orbiting the sun
100 years ago - we assumed other stars might have planets
20 years ago we discovered hundreds of stars with thousands of planets.
Who's to say that our universe is the only...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2020:
@Amzungu Au contrare; I think they state this as a naive absolute - right in the headlines;
The title shows that the conclusion is narrow-minded; "LINK How Physics Erases The Beginning Of The Universe".
My point is that physics and scientists have been suggesting that there was no "beginning" and that there might be an infinite amount of "universes" as well.
Physics and scientists are not only erasing the possibility of a "beginning" they're erasing the notion that there's only one.
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2020:
1000 years ago - the earth was the center of the universe
500 years ago - we realized we and others are orbiting the sun
100 years ago - we assumed other stars might have planets
20 years ago we discovered hundreds of stars with thousands of planets.
Who's to say that our universe is the only...
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2020:
@Amzungu Au contrare; I think they state this as a naive absolute - right in the headlines;
The title shows that the conclusion is narrow-minded; "LINK How Physics Erases The Beginning Of The Universe".
My point is that physics and scientists have been suggesting that there was no "beginning" and that there might be an infinite amount of "universes" as well.
Physics and scientists are not only erasing the possibility of a "beginning" they're erasing the notion that there's only one.
Masks are said to do little - if anything - to protect us from COVID19 infection.
BitFlipper comments on Aug 19, 2020:
If masks don't work I'd be hard pressed to explain how my state is doing.
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2020:
@BitFlipper The point the article makes is that masks work...both as a defense for the wearer and for the community. Masks do work....to put it simply, for you.
BitFlipper comments on Aug 19, 2020:
If masks don't work I'd be hard pressed to explain how my state is doing.
Robecology replies on Aug 21, 2020:
@BitFlipper The point the article makes is that masks work...both as a defense for the wearer and for the community. Masks do work....to put it simply, for you.
Masks are said to do little - if anything - to protect us from COVID19 infection.
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@AnneWimsey Gee Anne...cut me some slack here! I'm not being "deliberately provocative...you're being deliberately cranky! I'm happy that wearing a mask is proving to be a significant factor in causing milder cases...I guess that's not clearly said to you. Have a nice day, please?
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@AnneWimsey Gee Anne...cut me some slack here! I'm not being "deliberately provocative...you're being deliberately cranky! I'm happy that wearing a mask is proving to be a significant factor in causing milder cases...I guess that's not clearly said to you. Have a nice day, please?
Masks are said to do little - if anything - to protect us from COVID19 infection.
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@AnneWimsey From the article;
" No mask is perfect, and wearing one might not prevent you from getting infected. But it might be the difference between a case of COVID-19 that sends you to the hospital and a case so mild you don’t even realize you’re infected."
My comment "Mask wearers are among a significantly higher group of mild/asymptomatic COVID19 infectees" does not refute the article. It supports it.
You're being contrary and argumentative. Read the article...carefully. Please
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@AnneWimsey From the article;
" No mask is perfect, and wearing one might not prevent you from getting infected. But it might be the difference between a case of COVID-19 that sends you to the hospital and a case so mild you don’t even realize you’re infected."
My comment "Mask wearers are among a significantly higher group of mild/asymptomatic COVID19 infectees" does not refute the article. It supports it.
You're being contrary and argumentative. Read the article...carefully. Please
How Physics Erases The Beginning Of The Universe
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2020:
1000 years ago - the earth was the center of the universe
500 years ago - we realized we and others are orbiting the sun
100 years ago - we assumed other stars might have planets
20 years ago we discovered hundreds of stars with thousands of planets.
Who's to say that our universe is the only...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@yvilletom You support my point. I think it's almost naive to suggest there was a "Beginning to the universe". I foresee that we'll eventually discover that there were multiple "big bangs" and that our universe is by no means the only one.
Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2020:
1000 years ago - the earth was the center of the universe
500 years ago - we realized we and others are orbiting the sun
100 years ago - we assumed other stars might have planets
20 years ago we discovered hundreds of stars with thousands of planets.
Who's to say that our universe is the only...
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@yvilletom You support my point. I think it's almost naive to suggest there was a "Beginning to the universe". I foresee that we'll eventually discover that there were multiple "big bangs" and that our universe is by no means the only one.
Rational discourse on COVID 19 using science and data. [youtu.be]
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2020:
An hour long rant about the obvious...ughhh.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@whiskywoman So you're assuming those with little/no "common sense" will sit through an hour long rant?
LOL!
Sorry; they piss me off.
I hate them because they're ego-driven.
They like to post, hear and see themselves in video.
These memes cover in a diagram what they spent over an hour saying;
Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2020:
An hour long rant about the obvious...ughhh.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@whiskywoman So you're assuming those with little/no "common sense" will sit through an hour long rant?
LOL!
Sorry; they piss me off.
I hate them because they're ego-driven.
They like to post, hear and see themselves in video.
These memes cover in a diagram what they spent over an hour saying;
Masks are said to do little - if anything - to protect us from COVID19 infection.
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
Please read the entire article.
AnneWimsey comments on Aug 19, 2020:
So your last sentence, above, appears to absolutly refute any arguements against masks.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
Please read the entire article.
Masks are said to do little - if anything - to protect us from COVID19 infection.
BitFlipper comments on Aug 19, 2020:
If masks don't work I'd be hard pressed to explain how my state is doing.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@BitFlipper You obviously didn't read the article.
BitFlipper comments on Aug 19, 2020:
If masks don't work I'd be hard pressed to explain how my state is doing.
Robecology replies on Aug 20, 2020:
@BitFlipper You obviously didn't read the article.
While reading Wade Davis' book on The Conquest of Everest, I came across a quote by George Mallory, ...
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
The stress will grow as we grow in population; It's scientifically proven; the more crowded it is, the more "psychotic" we become.
It's the increased pressure to fight for survival, for dwindling resources.
And our growth rate is still absurd; it almost sounds fictional...but the facts ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Freedompath I appreciate your words; but the facts don't support them.
Click on this link; then go to the many surveys related to foods,
you 'surmise" but it's hard to categorize "happy" vs "not happy" about "gobbling up" resources.
Again; The more of any organism per unit of area sharing the resources.; the less of that resource, and the more one has to struggle/fight for that resource.
Malthus - the father of demography - put it best; "As the quantity of life increases, the quality of life decreases"
He said this in 1812.
https://ourworldindata.org/charts
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
The stress will grow as we grow in population; It's scientifically proven; the more crowded it is, the more "psychotic" we become.
It's the increased pressure to fight for survival, for dwindling resources.
And our growth rate is still absurd; it almost sounds fictional...but the facts ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Freedompath I appreciate your words; but the facts don't support them.
Click on this link; then go to the many surveys related to foods,
you 'surmise" but it's hard to categorize "happy" vs "not happy" about "gobbling up" resources.
Again; The more of any organism per unit of area sharing the resources.; the less of that resource, and the more one has to struggle/fight for that resource.
Malthus - the father of demography - put it best; "As the quantity of life increases, the quality of life decreases"
He said this in 1812.
https://ourworldindata.org/charts
L feel like I should offer an apology to @admin and members here.
freeofgod comments on Aug 14, 2020:
Everyone correct me as I'm probably wrong but doesn't the right usually attack first? Or is it my skewed view because the part of Ky I live has all tRump supporters! Maybe I just throw my hands up at the willful ignorance. Between religion and politics I just want to scream!
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Admin Thanks for jumping in. You seem to suggest that both sides are equally aggressive/assertive with few/insufficient facts.
I beg to differ...and my colleagues back me up as well.
Your point is well taken; both sides get arrogant, impatient, testy, and righteous. But that's why we have freedom of speech....and thank you for giving us all a platform to expound our anger.
But fact-based comments do come more from the liberal/progressive/left than they do from the conservative/righ - and research backs me up on this;
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/words-matter/201810/why-people-ignore-facts
Even the name has a bias to favor the right; we all know the history and idealogical slant of "being Left" in a right handed world. If you're correct you're "right" if you're not in the mainstream you're "left out".
But I digress.
I again thank you for participating...it's rare and it's welcome.
I'll leave you with memes that express how I feel.
freeofgod comments on Aug 14, 2020:
Everyone correct me as I'm probably wrong but doesn't the right usually attack first? Or is it my skewed view because the part of Ky I live has all tRump supporters! Maybe I just throw my hands up at the willful ignorance. Between religion and politics I just want to scream!
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Admin Thanks for jumping in. You seem to suggest that both sides are equally aggressive/assertive with few/insufficient facts.
I beg to differ...and my colleagues back me up as well.
Your point is well taken; both sides get arrogant, impatient, testy, and righteous. But that's why we have freedom of speech....and thank you for giving us all a platform to expound our anger.
But fact-based comments do come more from the liberal/progressive/left than they do from the conservative/righ - and research backs me up on this;
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/words-matter/201810/why-people-ignore-facts
Even the name has a bias to favor the right; we all know the history and idealogical slant of "being Left" in a right handed world. If you're correct you're "right" if you're not in the mainstream you're "left out".
But I digress.
I again thank you for participating...it's rare and it's welcome.
I'll leave you with memes that express how I feel.
While reading Wade Davis' book on The Conquest of Everest, I came across a quote by George Mallory, ...
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
The stress will grow as we grow in population; It's scientifically proven; the more crowded it is, the more "psychotic" we become.
It's the increased pressure to fight for survival, for dwindling resources.
And our growth rate is still absurd; it almost sounds fictional...but the facts ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Freedompath
You said "I would argue that there is enough...it’s the excess that there isn’t enough of! " which is contradictory.
I've directed students to do experiments with fruit flies...and with ants...in self-contained communities.
The results were consistent; populations explode; then subside as wastes build and food depletes. Recycling can't keep up; and the populations crash usually due to self-toxicity (we never studied the "diseases" they caught....but it was clear some just starved to death, some died of widespread infections)
https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/22514/1/2308Ramadams.pdf
It's simple really; There's a natural trend to overpopulate due to the generally high loss rate.
But we humans invented health.
We got "preventative"...so we're keeping folks alive - to starve and struggle.
A course correction is happening. The trend towards smaller families and being "child-free" as opposed to "childless" is happening...
...but it appears too slowly to stop more pandemics, more global warming, and perhaps our extinction (along with the extinction of many related species that depend on us for survival). Sad to say...but we agnostics face death better than most.
And I suffer the same quirks in my family; one is horribly pro-Trump, one is (was) frightfully religious. Some we just can't debate with on any level.
But we can't "name call" these folk. They're suffering, they've gone over to "the dark side" and it's pretty much hopeless to change them.
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
The stress will grow as we grow in population; It's scientifically proven; the more crowded it is, the more "psychotic" we become.
It's the increased pressure to fight for survival, for dwindling resources.
And our growth rate is still absurd; it almost sounds fictional...but the facts ...
Robecology replies on Aug 18, 2020:
@Freedompath
You said "I would argue that there is enough...it’s the excess that there isn’t enough of! " which is contradictory.
I've directed students to do experiments with fruit flies...and with ants...in self-contained communities.
The results were consistent; populations explode; then subside as wastes build and food depletes. Recycling can't keep up; and the populations crash usually due to self-toxicity (we never studied the "diseases" they caught....but it was clear some just starved to death, some died of widespread infections)
https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/22514/1/2308Ramadams.pdf
It's simple really; There's a natural trend to overpopulate due to the generally high loss rate.
But we humans invented health.
We got "preventative"...so we're keeping folks alive - to starve and struggle.
A course correction is happening. The trend towards smaller families and being "child-free" as opposed to "childless" is happening...
...but it appears too slowly to stop more pandemics, more global warming, and perhaps our extinction (along with the extinction of many related species that depend on us for survival). Sad to say...but we agnostics face death better than most.
And I suffer the same quirks in my family; one is horribly pro-Trump, one is (was) frightfully religious. Some we just can't debate with on any level.
But we can't "name call" these folk. They're suffering, they've gone over to "the dark side" and it's pretty much hopeless to change them.
David Sedaris on Undecided Voters:
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
We see that; but the Trump supporter doesn't...and there's tens of millions of them. If we're arrogant and righteous as this comment comes off as...we will lose.
We have to approach the Trump supporter.
We have to debate with them.
We have to reason with them.
We can't just assume ...
Robecology replies on Aug 17, 2020:
@Freedompath They do wear you out.
As a teacher, the fringe learners, the troubled kids...took up 95% of our time and often were more of a headache than a source of pride.
They're the stuff of my nightmares to this day; and I'm retired from teaching going on 9 years.
These kids have grown to be Trump supporters....and if we don't "address" them...if we decide they're a "lost cause" (like the person asking how the chicken is prepared in the OP above) then we will be dominated by a fascist, sexist, racist dictator.
Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:
We see that; but the Trump supporter doesn't...and there's tens of millions of them. If we're arrogant and righteous as this comment comes off as...we will lose.
We have to approach the Trump supporter.
We have to debate with them.
We have to reason with them.
We can't just assume ...
Robecology replies on Aug 17, 2020:
@Freedompath They do wear you out.
As a teacher, the fringe learners, the troubled kids...took up 95% of our time and often were more of a headache than a source of pride.
They're the stuff of my nightmares to this day; and I'm retired from teaching going on 9 years.
These kids have grown to be Trump supporters....and if we don't "address" them...if we decide they're a "lost cause" (like the person asking how the chicken is prepared in the OP above) then we will be dominated by a fascist, sexist, racist dictator.
Storm from hell here on Monday afternoon.
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
Robecology replies on Aug 17, 2020:
@Gmak I just made three comments;
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
You're the one who got overly sensitive about them.
Lighten up. I'm glad you've had enough!
Stop taking offense so easily!!
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
Robecology replies on Aug 17, 2020:
@Gmak I just made three comments;
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
You're the one who got overly sensitive about them.
Lighten up. I'm glad you've had enough!
Stop taking offense so easily!!
Storm from hell here on Monday afternoon.
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2020:
@Gmak Your definition of atheist is correct; your evaluation of me is not.
I'm not 100% sure there's no god....it's just that the evidence so far has been clear that there is no god, no superpower, no creationism.
Thus -if you like categorizations and pigeon-holing - I'm agnostic, but not quite atheist.
I, too think Jesus taught a lot of good things. He allegedly said that it's wise to care for those "who need it most" to "turn the other cheek" and many strategies allegedly said by a Jesus. - so I also follow in Jesus' teachings..I just don't "believe" in any of the hocus-pocus that's been attributed to him.
Apparently you still do.
Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:
Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2020:
@Gmak Your definition of atheist is correct; your evaluation of me is not.
I'm not 100% sure there's no god....it's just that the evidence so far has been clear that there is no god, no superpower, no creationism.
Thus -if you like categorizations and pigeon-holing - I'm agnostic, but not quite atheist.
I, too think Jesus taught a lot of good things. He allegedly said that it's wise to care for those "who need it most" to "turn the other cheek" and many strategies allegedly said by a Jesus. - so I also follow in Jesus' teachings..I just don't "believe" in any of the hocus-pocus that's been attributed to him.
Apparently you still do.
If you're a stock investor you might want to watch this.
EdEarl comments on Aug 16, 2020:
They qualify for the S&P, but there are powerful anti Musk forces who oppose him, for example short sellers. Will they delay entry.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2020:
Its' volatility allows "short selling" which to me is one of the last big loopholes that has to be closed. Betting that a stock will go down....and profiting on it? I don't get the strategy.
EdEarl comments on Aug 16, 2020:
They qualify for the S&P, but there are powerful anti Musk forces who oppose him, for example short sellers. Will they delay entry.
Robecology replies on Aug 16, 2020:
Its' volatility allows "short selling" which to me is one of the last big loopholes that has to be closed. Betting that a stock will go down....and profiting on it? I don't get the strategy.
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