New Rule: Your Phone is Turning You into an Asshole | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) ...

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2021:

I usually agree with Bill...but I think he's a little out of touch/half-a-bubble off on this one.

When you're right . . . you're right Marjorie

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2021:

More "Marjorie-isms" including a "Marj and Matt" meme!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - New "Jeopardy!" Host Mired In Scandal Mere Days After Awarding ...

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2021:

Thanks, Bill...the only way to get the news...Colbert makes me smile through all this B.S.!

My kid's school started on August 4th brick and mortar.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2021:

If you think the mask situation is B.S. then it's time to consider home school. That doesn't necessarily imply you have to stay with them...there's plenty of teachers who will drive to your home a few days a week on a relatively low cost....look in to having a home tutor.

It's the same god also

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2021:

Found a couple to complement; Some are a bit out of date....

Well, knock on wood, but it seems my little experiment with cuttings from rose bushes has worked ...

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2021:

images?

It's the same god also

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2021:

Excellent.

So Terribly Sad: [nautil.us]

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2021:

Near the Conclusion, a poignant remark; "Like so much in our warming world, the delicate balance of the Mesophotic Zone, and the ancient animals in it, are being crushed by the human thumb of extinction." So terribly sad, indeed.

Let's play!

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2021:

If you insist; here's some dumb - and maybe some not-so-dumb ones...

Very toxic! Lol

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2021:

huh? interpretation, please?

Saturn Has Diffuse, Stably Stratified Core, New Study Says: [sci-news.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

It was explained to me like this in an Astronomy class; "If we ever were to try to land on either of the gas giants...we basically couldn't - because there's no land to "land" on.. If we had a way to deal with the intense heat and pressure - as we slowly tried to "land" on either Jupiter or Saturn we would sink in to a thicker and thicker gas that would slowly become a liquid- and the likelihood of being any solid place on either planet is nil...but if there is one...it would be a solid form of Carbon....perhaps a graphite - or even a diamond." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apmSXL43Xao

Andresey Bridge Burton upon Trent UK

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

Obviously well maintained!

The number of logical fallacies boggle the mind

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

I can see the concern, here; but I have to respect folk who back their arguments up with a link instead of just saying "get a life" or "grow up". I think "Doing one's own research" is evolving. I have a lot more respect for someone who takes the time to counter my argument with a link...but then it's up to me to analyze the source. I won't even answer to those who operate at the "name calling" or "ad hominen attacks" level. Here's some useful tools to analyze those who are at least willing to post links to support their POV.

Today being Robert Redford's 85th birthday, here is the theme music from his 1986 film Out of ...

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

Happy 85th birthday - you ancient Environmentalist/actor, you! https://twitter.com/search?q=robert+redford=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch

I was on a one day update course at a town south of here.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

Decent - and not easy to get a shot that close; but I must say.... the background hides a lot of its' splendid features!

Most of mine are in the latter...

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2021:

A man who was decades before his time. Brilliant, whitty...

The many criticisms I hear about our pull out from Afghanistan remind me of the many I received when...

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2021:

Good points. They are like complex one-on-one/marital relationships. Even when we end relationships we learn about the S.O. by the way they deal with the decline and end. I bet this sudden take-over by the Taliban has taught - or is in the process of teaching - a lot of lessons

never would have made it if I could not have laughed.

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2021:

I read recently that it's an infant/toddler's ability to smile and laugh that is a major influence on the parent's caring/not caring so much about the upbringing of that child...for you behavioral scientists... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4424150/

Life comes with difficult decisions

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2021:

This is NOT an easy decision...but still funny! http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/obesity_in_america_cdc_releases_gif_of_epidemic_over_time.html

Never satisfied...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2021:

“I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet” ― Helen Keller

“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2021:

Bob Dylan wrote this tune early in his life with a similar "twist". My Back Pages Song by Bob Dylan Crimson flames tied through my ears, rollin' high and mighty traps Pounced with fire on flaming roads using ideas as my maps "We'll meet on edges, soon, " said I, proud 'neath heated brow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth, "rip down all hate, " I screamed Lies that life is black and white spoke from my skull, I dreamed Romantic facts of musketeers foundationed deep, somehow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Girls' faces formed the forward path from phony jealousy To memorizing politics of ancient history Flung down by corpse evangelists, unthought of, though somehow Ah, but I was so much older then. I'm younger than that now A self-ordained professor's tongue too serious to fool Spouted out that liberty is just equality in school "Equality, " I spoke the word as if a wedding vow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand at the mongrel dogs who teach Fearing not that I'd become my enemy in the instant that I preach My existence led by confusion boats, mutiny from stern to bow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Yes, my guard stood hard when abstract threats too noble to neglect Deceived me into thinking I had something to protect Good and bad, I define these terms quite clear, no doubt, somehow Ah, but I was so much older then I'm younger than that now Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Bob Dylan

In light of recent developments it seems apropos to include some noteworthy quotes.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2021:

I've shared this often - his "military industrial complex" warning he made 2 days before the end of his term. Ike was almost too far ahead of his time. He was instrumental in getting NASA "off the ground". He was key in getting returning Korean "War/police-action" vets to work on the national Interstate highway system. Sadly...his vice president was Richard M.Nixon. Ike was the reason I voted for Nixon. That was the first time I voted....and the last time I voted Republican.

New Rule: Leave Matt Damon Alone | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2021:

Glad you posted this, Bill - if you hadn't I was strongly tempted to. Bill's right, again. I actually got in trouble as a teacher in the early 70's for using the F -slur....and it didn't have anything to do with the sexual preferences of my students...but I won't defend it - now - because I see - like Matt did - that it was wrong. Again...thanks for posting this. Matt was and is a great actor and a great person.

I've had a garden forever and believe it or not this is the first time I have ever seen a yellow ...

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2021:

My Insect ID app on my phone calls this a "yellow garden spider" It's in the "orb weaver" family (Argiope) and has been given a scientific name of Argiope aurantia. The app is called "PictureInsect" but you don't need to buy a fancy version...the free one works fine....unless you're an entomologist!

Nothing like a cheesy pick up line.. and yes, I have actually had this said to me.

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2021:

I come from Idaho. https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/idaho-news/2018-05-02/how-did-idaho-get-that-name

I should pay more attention to some of the messages in my memes

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2021:

Professional teachers don't argue - they debate. And they will never go to the ad hominem/name-calling level. Those who do are ignored. Those who consistently go to this level we call, "Trolls". Know how to sort out the trolls.

Friday the 13th There's 12 Friday the 13th movies, from 1980 thru 2009.

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2021:

Remember where you are. On Agnostic dot com. We're generally not superstitious. Nor religious.

Darci Lynne [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

Sooo cute! The woman, too!

Stay tuned for more household tips

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

I did the same thing with my coffee...it cools roof-of-the-mouth-scalding hot coffee down to tolerably hot!

I make myself rich by making my wants few. - Henry David Thoreau

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

I make a practice of looking for stuff I no longer need/want/will find use for, bag it up, and take it to the local 2nd hand store (hate "Goodwill" and hate supporting the false #religulous Salvation Army).

An Ancient Woolly Mammoth Trekked So Far, It Could Have Circled The Globe Twice : ...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

Nice science.

MEEP!

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

You had to remind me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA4TiL9L0hc

Probably busy making pottery

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

So sad about Patrick. He ate well. He lived a healthy life. He died at 57 of Pancreatic cancer. Sad. Miss you, Patrick; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uubih798tg

This got me banned from FuckBook for 3 days...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

I'm stealing that meme;

Anyone know what time the Reinstatement happens?

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

Got this update from Maddow; https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/mike-lindell-s-unfortunate-week-gets-quite-bit-worse-n1276743?cid=sm_fb_maddow=IwAR3LOUKhhUBzQ3AhOF8WUJf8CzuKFUNT-JGtn-FtP9LEuH0IwsMX1M9QAp4

Comebacks... lol

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2021:

@SeaGreenEyez; Can you produce brighter or larger copies?

It's been a rough 2 weeks.

Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2021:

But that bird looks like it's not concerned at all...I'll bet it survived fine!

Hey, good morning...

Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2021:

And all these years I thought I was a dick! Damn!

Little know fact...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2021:

I was a Rocky Horror groupie briefly in the late 70's...and went to the movie many times. I've followed Tim Curry through his career, and I'm sad to say he's a recluse and retired - having suffered a stroke - but still alive. Great movie, great memories. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry

Isn't this a rather baseless, false claim?

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2021:

A big sign that M.S. doesn't "get it" is his name calling. Telling a person to "act like a man" is on par with "get a life" and/or "use common sense"...all derogatory remarks from rude people that don't get it. Calling him/her an "idiot" is not only low, mean, and ignorant - but we who have run debate groups know that it's a sign that the person using "name calling" not only has nothing - They're a sore loser. And while a small minority of children do need more structured discipline...to say that "in 99% of cases they are "brats" - is another "name call" that tells us more about Mr. Savage. They who name call know they have no data on their side/in their defense - so instead of bowing to the facts they stoop lower and "name call". Let me attach three "Debate pyramid" images. Good guides for dealing with people like this; And here's Mr. Savage's bio. Wow... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Savage

I definitely believe in Coffee.

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2021:

I love the high...I must confess; Let me know how much you want for this coffee container!

Just a few memes! Lol

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2021:

If I may - let me add my recent anti-Conservative memes?

As we continuously build on, pave over and in general, obliterate some of the most fertile land in ...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2021:

@DaveKp I used to live in a farming community (Homestead, Florida) and I saw this bumper sticker once; maybe you should get one....or at least steal the meme?

August is when the grid reaches it's most summer vulnerable position.

Robecology comments on Aug 10, 2021:

Good one!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - No, Stephen Colbert Did NOT Attend Barack Obama's 60th Birthday...

Robecology comments on Aug 10, 2021:

I watch Maddow often...and go to bed depressed. I watch the same news. with Colbert....and go to sleep with a smile. Thanks, Bill for sharing this!

A very Christian friend just posted this on FB.

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

My latest Jesus memes...

Anton Petrov - Mars Inner Structure Finally Revealed After Years of Analysis [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

A magnetosphere - like the one on earth that protects us from space radiation - is proven to exist on earth yet is also proven to NOT exist on Mars - and our magnetosphere is clearly connected to our dense, fluid iron-nickel core. Scientists credit the magnetosphere to our dense, fluid core. Now Anton is suggesting that a similar molten core exists on Mars. If so, where's the magnetosphere? Those going there will have to wear heavily shielded space suits. I'm not optimistic.

Vaccine skeptics and anti-​maskers are sucking down horse paste promoted by Trump's 'alien DNA' ...

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

RawStory.com is on the edge of dependable media. This sounds too incredulous to be true; Take this story with a grain of salt...or research it through other sources.

The Extinct Species Within: [the-scientist.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

Good research! If ANY Christian read that they'd become a non-believer.

pretty much sums it up and Florida is top of my "places I'm not visiting anymore" list

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

As a Florida resident since '77, I concur with the horrible attitude of DeSantis....but I'm confident that we progressive/liberals who live here are on the brink of change. Did you know that there's more registered Democrats than Republicans in our state? Florida is on the verge of turning blue...it's not a matter of if...but when. And I live on the east Coast - in sight of the beach...I love it here!

Old news, but worth revisiting.(Those that need it won't listen)

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

Old news...but still true today. If we don't get serious and affect changes - we are doomed. NBD...but sad for the kids who will grow up with a bigger burden to fix things. https://www.worldometers.info

Leopards made that sign. Clearly

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

So we are of no food interest to Leopards?

Based on the latest research...

Robecology comments on Aug 9, 2021:

What...just "up to 87%? i'm guessing that number is random...and probably higher.

More poignant than "home sweet home"

Robecology comments on Aug 8, 2021:

That's no joke. Covid 19 might just have a mutation speed that's keeping pace with our increasing (150 more births, than deaths, per minute) population...and yes...those increasing bodies are making the Viral mutations easier and faster. Check my data here; and if you know of a more accurate "real-time" population data tracker, let me know? https://www.worldometers.info

Perhaps the one fight people CAN unite on

Robecology comments on Aug 8, 2021:

Fresh green peas...maybe...but I'd need a lot of garlic, EVO oil, Oregano, and salt to balance the flavor.Pineapple's not bad if you have chucks of grilled or pre-cooked chicken on it. If you have access to crabmeat, that's another unusual pizza topping that, with the other spices and condiments I mentioned...works.

Never giving up my morning espresso

Robecology comments on Aug 8, 2021:

That's not funny...I have a young fanatic daughter-in-law who wants me to do just that....and I'm guessing the percentage is closer to 100%!

Does fixing something make you feel good?

Robecology comments on Aug 7, 2021:

And then there's downsizing. Selling the same products in smaller packages for the same price. I've been through three sets of living room furniture; each time the cost went up, and the features went down. It's called "shrinkflation" https://www.today.com/food/shrinkflation-grocery-store-t226657 But to answer your question; yes - it does feel good to fix stuff!

We should pick our battles better. or we can just declare victory and cease all hostilities

Robecology comments on Aug 7, 2021:

The problem is complex. Who will profit from its legalization? The lawmakers know that thousands of narcotic cop jobs will go away. They won't be able to arrest many minorities for possession and/or use - so judges and prison populations will change. They know that nations - like Mexico and other central and south American nations - stand to profit a lot from farming the product. Cleaning, dealing, packaging, marketing....all are biting at the bit for their chance to jump in. This won't be an easy transition.

New Rule: The Big Liars | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 7, 2021:

Bill's right...and there's almost nothing we Americans can do about it.

It's Taco Tuesday, chose wisely

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

An evil and corrupt man...

Invasive lanternflies want to take over the U.S. [inhabitat.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

With the climate shift, the increase of greenhouse gases and the growing population, it's inevitable that there will be more invasive insects, stronger mosquitoes with longer "seasons" and all sorts of subtle changes - for the worse - to our environment. It won't be just the oceanside cities that are in peril. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRLCUdWuyng

Another 'Cult of Personality' (tho I personally don't think either of them has a personality...)

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

It reminds me of a couple of old memea I found;

Brilliant! LMFAO!!!

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Remember all you cannabis consumers...smoke is -after all - hot carbon (and other molecule) particles. Our lungs weren't intended to get smoke in them. Now - eating Cannabis is another story....and Alice B Toklas knew the recipe nearly 100 years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzUE8KExGs8

Nearly 14,000 Scientists Warn That Earth's 'Vital Signs' Are Rapidly Worsening: [sciencealert.

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

I've developed a more passive POV on this...it does appear that we're growing too fast (150 more births than deaths, per minute) and adding too many waste gases (tons per second) to slow down the inevitable... Everyone talks about "saving the earth" or "the earth's vital signs show danger" but really it's just us...Earth will breathe a sigh of relief when - not if - we go. And the Christians who relish in the "rapture" are just eating up all these end-times signs... https://www.worldometers.info

Just got this on face palm

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

I copied that...looking for an opportune time to share on FB....good one!

Does anyone know what this pretty flowering perennial bush is?

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Get "plantSnap" for your phone. Go for the free App. They'll try to sell you the fancy one - but the basic one works fine. https://www.plantsnap.com

I’m An ICU Doctor And I Cannot Believe The Things Unvaccinated Patients Are Telling Me “My ...

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Good one. Shared on FB.

Has anyone tried the Irish Spring soap trick to repel flies?

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Snopes; ' The soap did not seem to have any impact on the pest problem:" https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/irish-spring-soap-repel-flies/

It's learning.

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Good one. Copied and will be shared on FB.

Sometimes the stupid can be deadly

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Hard to put a "laugh" emoji next to this one...it still amazes me - and angers me - the number of unscientific #religulous we have out there...

I won't eat 3 items. How about you?

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

I've had "snails" but only when they were steamed. I tried raw ones once...was sick all night. Never again. I have tried and will enjoy all the others in the list.

I wish there were more businesses that would have that requirement

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Too bad she had to throw in "babe" ...arrogant and righteous attitude.

Can anyone tell me what eats Passion Flower leaves?

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

With the warming temps come new pests. https://www.cimmyt.org/news/pests-and-diseases-and-climate-change-is-there-a-connection/

Alcohol and driving

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

I just read that even the French - famous for imbibing over 100 Liters of wine per year just a few decades ago...are down to 40. Alcohol consumers are maturing....the abusers are dying off.

With all the things going on, I thought it would be nice to check up on everyone.

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

I might have to adopt a small pig....I'm so impressed by all I read about them! This is Priscilla the pig's cover pic for their FB page.

He might be a douche bag and an office bully, but this is also true

Robecology comments on Aug 5, 2021:

Not a douche bag by a long shot. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - The Establishment reacts to shocking Cuomo sexual harassment ...

Robecology comments on Aug 4, 2021:

Sorry, Andrew; there's too many speaking out against you. Go chill for a while. You can always run again in a few years.

How many things on this list have you experienced? 34 for me.

Robecology comments on Aug 4, 2021:

40, 39 If #5 was intended just for women.

Rudy Giuliani is Reportedly Almost Broke and Trump's Shutting Him Out.

Robecology comments on Aug 3, 2021:

Thanks for the details. We who are too cheap to subscribe to the various on line publications are especially grateful....and reading about Trump and Giuliani's woes is a real treat.

Get all your sun fun in before summer is over. 😎

Robecology comments on Aug 2, 2021:

The "Dog days" are here for those of us in North America/Canada. August 24th was the date that hurricane Andrew - an S.S. #5 - whacked Homestead fl (yea, I was there)...so I'm watching the weather maps carefully...and going out to bike and workout earlier in the cooler part of the day. Hopefully my A.C. will hold out. We are on track for another record hot summer. Check out this circular GIF of temps from 1860 until 2020. https://www.climate-lab-book.ac.uk/spirals/

Troll Head, the new name I'm giving to individuals that for no reason make rude or nasty comments ...

Robecology comments on Aug 2, 2021:

So you're being a "Troll head" to complain about "Troll-heads"? OK...but please realize that you're just on a "name-calling" rant....so you are being "Troll-ish yourself. Here's my POV on that. It's name calling. It's what you do when you don't have a good reason to dislike what someone says..so you just "name call" them. It's what you do when you have no good counter-argument. But those of us who've been educated in the process of debate categorize the "troll heads" and other name callers to the lowest strategy or form of debate. And If you've ever participated in a debate on an academic level - you learn that name-calling is not only the "lowest strategy" - it's what those with no data, no support for their POV do. Those of us who've taught "Debate" give those who name call an "F" for their effort. If they continue to name-call (or be "troll-heads as you suggest) they are asked to withdraw from the class...they're showing no effort to change, or adapt to the style of academic debate. Allow me to share the "Debate Pyramids". I'm sharing several that I've used. I hope you find them useful.

I don't always make diagrams.

Robecology comments on Aug 2, 2021:

Venn these;

Keith Olbermann - OLBERMANN VS...McCARTHY'S EXCUSE FOR TALKING OF HITTING PELOSI. IS HE STONED?

Robecology comments on Aug 2, 2021:

Keith always tells it like it is. Sad that he got bumped off of NBC... https://www.theguardian.com/world/richard-adams-blog/2011/jan/22/keith-olbermann-msnbc-nbc-terminated .

Officer Michael Fanone received threatening, expletive-laced voicemail as he testified about Jan. 6.

Robecology comments on Jul 31, 2021:

The FBI has done an efficient job of arresting over 500 of the Jan 6 Capitol rioters...charging them and even sentencing them I hope these testimonies does something concrete to the Congressmen and Senators who blindly and ignorantly went against our laws and supported the incorrect rantings of our former POTUS. I hope this "comes to a head" soon...because I'm tired of hearing about it happening.....and very little being done about the main instigators of the event.

Earth Overshoot Day 2021 has arrived. What does it mean for the planet?: [inhabitat.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 31, 2021:

We're growing.... 150 more births, than deaths, per minute. 9000 more per hour. Continue the math and you'll discover that's around 79 million more this year than last year. As an Ecologist-Demographer I've learned that that simple fact implies that we are accelerating towards extinction. Actually " What does it mean for the planet?" It means that the planet will get a sigh of relief when we're gone. It means bad things for us....but good things for the planet. https://www.worldometers.info

Haven't gotten one of these in awhile. Do elder guys really respond to these??? 😆

Robecology comments on Jul 31, 2021:

I here from a reliable source that it's a way to get your URL...so they can then use your connection to check your bank accounts, etc. I got a "hi" from her...and that she's "following" my posts...I didn't reply.

Please do, but most just block me instead.

Robecology comments on Jul 31, 2021:

take offense;

I have seen many remarkable nature photographs over the years but this photo of a nesting Falcon in ...

Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2021:

I have a life-time fellow birder-science-teacher friend who's gonna love this!

The Young Turks - Elizabeth Warren SCHOOLS Whiny Billionaire On Wealth Tax [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2021:

I love Liz...and she's good at "schoolin' but that's it...and her hot air comments with nothing behind them is the reason she had to drop out of the POTUS race. She's sweet. She says tough things. But she never proposes anything with meat on it. Sorry Liz; I love you...but you're just too full of hot air.

To honor the memory of ZZ Top member Dusty Hill, who passed away yesterday: from Back to the Future ...

Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2021:

Great movie...incredibly great band. Dusty will be missed...

Same old problem

Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2021:

BTW; Someone asked me..."why do we who are vaccinated (or immune due to having the illness and growing our own resistance) have to still wear masks? The "why" is a bit of a science thing....but if you can stay with me; 1. Viruses depend on warm, moist bodies. 2. Humans are excellent viral harbors. 3. Fortunately - in our bloodstream are many chemical "antibodies" (not bodies...but dissolved chemicals) that are there either because we created them or got vaccines to be protected from them - so once the viruses enter our blood...they're dissolved (not "killed" as they're not technically "living"). 4. We who are vaccinated CAN CARRY, AND SHARE VIRUSES THAT CAN KILL OTHER HUMANS - They stay "alive" (read active or able to penetrate living cells) because they're 'hitching a ride" on us...in our saliva, in our mucus. They can't "reproduce" because of the "antibodies" in our blood system. 5. Hence if we are vaccinated we might not let the viruses penetrate our blood....but they CAN AND DO EXIST FOR SHORT TIMES WITHIN US. WE CAN CARRY THE VIRUS FROM AN INFECTED PERSON HOME - AND GIVE THAT VIRUS TO A FRIEND, OR FAMILY MEMBER -EVEN IF IT DOESN'T ATTACK US! 6.Thus we should wear masks because there's a lot of idiots who for some reason or another are not vaccinated - and are thus possibly loaded with COVID19 (and many other) viruses - who can then "loan us" a virus that we might infect others with...even though we are immune. Please - you med people and other science pros - correct me if I'm wrong? If not, copy and share. We have to knock this thing out. So far we're not doing that well.

Got a point there

Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2021:

Point taken. We used to have a purpose to our fitness...now it's a goal in itself. We don't strive to be fit because we need it to thrive...(we're no longer hunter-gatherers). But a few of us strive for fitness because that in itself is a survival measure. I'm beginning to get the impression that those who strive to be fit through daily exercise is diminishing. But exercise has been diminished as a factor of importance in society. Sad. Click on this to see a map of America's change in the obesity epidemic.http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/obesity_in_america_cdc_releases_gif_of_epidemic_over_time.html

The Oldest Confirmed 'Message in a Bottle' Contained Some Fascinating Questions

Robecology comments on Jul 27, 2021:

I'm a big shell collector - and I've used the hot glue gun to decorate many mirror borders. I love the look, and found them in "shell-sea-theme" stores in the Florida Keys...but no bottles...and none with notes. Sorry for the orientation of the images

The amount of wrong here is amazing.

Robecology comments on Jul 27, 2021:

Saw this on Facebook. If you know the simple language breakdown of the term "Atheist" ( a = not, Theist = follower, or believer in a god, or superpower, or unseen, unknown "force") Then you comprehend that it's not only philosophically possible but the stronger, more evidence-based position.

This was posted by one of my over 50 single groups in NY lol. I am a Virgo lol.

Robecology comments on Jul 27, 2021:

If you buy in to the zodiac BS you're one step away from being #religulous. They proved - hundreds of years ago - that star position has NOTHING to do with your personality. If you care to read the facts; https://theconversation.com/why-your-zodiac-sign-is-probably-wrong-128818

This is going to be a monster size pumpkin when it is ready.

Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2021:

Give it a pedestal as it grows to enhance its' size.

Olympic-sized burn

Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2021:

Why is "shooting" an Olympic event anyway? I don't "get it" - I used to own and shoot for target scores...but the NRA got poliical...so I retired my firearms...but maybe you're still in to it? https://www.pewpewtactical.com/olympic-shooting-events/

Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter over false COVID posts.

Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2021:

My favorite anti-Greene memes;

WATCH: Tucker Carlson Confronted at Store by Man Saying ‘You Are the Worst Human Being’ ...

Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2021:

To just name-call like that is not impressive. To prove them wrong - and to show them evidence that what they said does, in fact, make them "the worst human being"....priceless.

& there's this pill that...

Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2021:

Telling someone to "grow up" is such a dead-end, meaningless, hate-filled expression. Don't look for a pill...look for an attorney.