“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....

Happy Thursday everyone! How do you feel about getting lost?

Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:

it depends on where you get lost; and what your time schedule is. If you're at all like most folk and, say, get off the wrong exit ramp....and an "on" ramp isn't so accessible...then you often get spooked. GPS and electronic mapping has eased that problem...but in general...it's not a good feeling. I can't recall ever "loving it".

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 making my own. #3. I'm impressed that he used an induction hot plate. I swear by induction cooking surfaces. I've bought three; one for me, one for my son, and one for my condo-rental. #4. Way too complicated with the batter thing...but "celery salt" is a key great ingredient. Any "complete seasoning-salt" will do. #5. Charming, humorous, fast moving presentation...but again...it's so easy to simplify that recipe and make much greater "McNuggets"

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!

"Religion will eventually become as offensive and unacceptable as racism" - Chris O' Dowd

Robecology comments on Sep 3, 2020:

Not in my lifetime. Racism is still clearly evident in America. Agnosticism has a long way to go.

The struggle is real.

Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Alcoholism is not funny.

There are a few fashion trends I wish would return.

Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:

The leather pants - classic. The see-through shirt? Ughhh... The fitness level of models? Classic - and important.

I think I have reached the don't give a shit diet level

Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:

If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat? A phrase heard in the Pink Floyd song, "Another Brick in the Wall". Extremely funny. Son: "Mom, can I have some pudding?" Mom: "You haven't eaten your meat yet." Son: "But mom!" Mom: "Son, you know that: 'If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?" Son: "Don't be quoting Pink Floyd on me again..."

Happy Tuesday Friends! Some time ago in a comment I saw someone say that they had been raised to ...

Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I think most of us "over-think" and "under-do". Here's the reason i haven't imbibed C in a while;

Just going for a walk...

Robecology comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Apparently not a palm but a Monocot-tree (pre-palm tree in evolutionary scale) that's been grown for it's fruit as well as its' shade! OH....and definitely a sub-tropical tree (originated in Vietnam!!). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus

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

Put the shoe on the other foot.

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

If Bert and Ernie are appreciating me...I'm cool with that! And I'm not such a little fucker either!

My dog watched me play soccer tonight.

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

He's become either very obedient or very lethargic!

The magazine is up and available but the color scheme is horrible and very difficult to read.

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Thanks for sharing. I've been honored with two of my writings selected! Please read and leave opinions!

Just going for a walk...

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Can you name the tree?

Happy Monday, Everyone! Do you ever feel hungry, but nothing looks good or everything is too much ...

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

The food/hunger thing needs close attention with this stay-at-home COVID thing. I've found it far too easy to gain weight - very challenging to get a workout/sweat in. Having said that; I'm doing OK...keeping under 150 (in fact just broke 145 again...and again)..but your point is well taken. Hunger has a special place with those of us who don't have jobs to go to or lunches to pack. 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

Trevor Noah; funny, articulate, intelligent; watch!! [youtube.]

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

And here's something he produced over the weekend; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOrWgk-Jh_8

Any one agree or disagree?

Robecology comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I fell in love with Disney presentations as a child...and i learned, in my teens (1970's) that Walt was a pioneer member of the "DeMolay" - a pseudo-religious extra-highschool fraternity that I also had joined. Later in life I learned about super budget trips to EPCOT if you brought a busload of students...so I did that for decades! Round trip including entrance was phenomenally cheap! https://demolay.org/the-most-famous-demolay-of-all-walt-disney/

Don't eat bats.

Robecology comments on Aug 30, 2020:

I'm afraid we're going to need to find a pun with "Pangolin" in it... https://www.sciencealert.com/more-evidence-suggests-pangolins-may-have-passed-coronavirus-from-bats-to-humans

I get both frustrated and aggravated when people make excuses about why they can't work out.

Robecology comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Food has become the favored substance of abuse. It seems more are getting off of alcohol, opiates, and even Cannabis...in favor of eating oneself in to a stupor. Restaurants have grown. Food ads have grown. Food options have grown...and the resulting obesity is epidemic and getting worse -fast. http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif

It happens in every galaxy...

Robecology comments on Aug 30, 2020:

You're probably more correct than you realize. If one in a million stars had planets, and out of those, if one in a million had intelligent life, (civilizations) there would literally be millions of planets - in our galaxy alone - that have people-like organisms reacting to sexism. https://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/odds-were-only-technologically-advanced-species-universe-are-extremely-low-180958975/

Oops!!! I forgot to stash it!

Robecology comments on Aug 29, 2020:

OK...where is this cemetery? It looks like one I saw in Key West!

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

Hope you got more sleep than this

Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I'm a coffee through-most-of-the-day/melatonin-in-the-evenng guy. Drugs to get me going...drugs to slow me down.

River Thames at Gravesend in Kent.

Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Impressed to see the wind-gens there!

Oops!!! I forgot to stash it!

Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:

It's not called "weed" for nothing....

Happy Thursday, Beautiful People! When's the last time you were proud of yourself?

Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I was proud of myself this AM...my Tesla investment ($20K , about 6 years ago) just announced a jump in value to 10 times what is was worth when I first "jumped in". Even my financial advisor gave me Kudos - but it was a risk...and I could have lost it all. Very proud to have taken that chance- and they're talking about a 5:1 split and a jump in battery technology....so if anyone else is interested....I strongly recommend you look in to it (TSLA).

Another Brick in the Wall.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Love the funny image; here's my contribution...

Hi everyone, I'm pretty wary about joining a group like this and putting myself out there, ...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

@Cillendor Brave of you to "come out" - especially being a Kentucky resident. Thank you for your courage.

Has anyone put forward an article for the new magazine yet ? Just wondering.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I've been blogging for a few years; so I sent a couple that were frequently read.

The Placide in this history tidbit is my 5th great grandfather.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Interesting. I'm right on the ocean. I pay no "flood insurance" because I'm not on the first floor. I bought riser blocks for my car because we tend to get flooded (from rains) here during storms. Between the "hurricane-impact-resistant" windows and shutters, I'm confident I can ride out a tough one...although authorities like to demand "evacuation" so I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Here's a view from my L.R. The garage where my car is kept is in the lower left. But the native American wisdom - so sad that our ancestors crushed that. BTW; I know of a native American girl who's making face masks....Message me if you want her address ($10 each for signed ones - real works of art!) - oh...and sorry that Agnostic.com still haven't gotten the pic-import-orientation fixed...hey @Admin...what's up with this?

I am very skeptical about this historical event. 🤔

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Rare and note-worthy!

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 the oven?

4 Questions About Older Man/Younger Woman Relationships 👉 Although older men used to be viewed...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Well said! Thanks for the imput!

Landscapes — 1: Aerial view of Lake Eildon, Victoria, Australia, from a flight Melbourne to ...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I recall seeing that gorge. A perfect "textbook" example of erosion as the land around it "uplifted".

Do as I say, not as I do.

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Bill Maher's word comes to mind, here; Religulous!

Taking stats out into a new field.

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Are we W.I.E.R.D.? Of course!

Here are a couple of poems I wrote a couple years ago.

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:

It's so hard "making it work" with a religious person. They believe in the power of prayer...we/ I don't. If you live your life based on evidence and reality - it becomes super-hard to "lose one's insistence".

Mayo - tomato - salmon burger - cheese - and a grilled sweet onion.

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:

Nice; and not shabby at all! Try will different sauces...

100 brown dwarfs found "close" to our solar system: [science.slashdot.org]

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:

Ah - ha....brown dwarfs; too big to be considered planets - too cool to be considered stars. Amazing.

Beautiful on many levels.

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:

A beautifully done memo of a friend done as only an Oriental soul could do. Beautiful words, beautiful photography, beautiful music.

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.

Because coffee...

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2020:

Yea, but...

"I have three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?" - Homer Simpson

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Kids today, in America, cost between $200,000 and $250,000 to raise from 0 to 18. More if you arrange for college costs. Education of the world is finally bringing that awareness to folk...family size is finally trending downward...(although we're still growing at an absurdly fast rate) https://www.worldometers.info

Personal responsibility for your own health starts with proper nutrition.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2020:

Indeed; 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

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 one? Who's to say that this wasn't the only "big bang" ?

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.

Commented with this meme on that other site! Lol!!!

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2020:

Im clueless to all the terminology and definitions of various types of sex/intimacy/attraction.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2020:

Your best source for modern interpretations of classic words is the "Urban Dictionary" https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chocolate

The troubling ways a heatwave can warp your mind

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2020:

I think the more causative relationship is population density...not heat, not the full moon. More people struggling for fewer jobs and less resources = more crime...proven decades ago. More and more people are -coincidentally - responsible for the increased heat, the more violent storms, and the weird climate shifts. https://www.uncclearn.org/sites/default/files/inventory/unfpa14.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

Want to have an Agnostic tribunal?

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2020:

It gives us a sense of ownership. Great idea.

As a public Service Announcement, here is a chart of apples you can buy at farmers' markets and ...

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2020:

Good chart...saved!

Bernie's speech, for any who missed it. [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2020:

Thanks, @MikeinBatonRouge...and since this coming from a Louisianan who's struggling with oppressive Republicanism...I want to thank you again for taking the lead in sharing this speech. You're showing great courage in a red state.

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 they're too ignorant to know between Shit/glass and Chicken. We have to keep communication paths open...or the racist, sexist, money scamming, pro-Trump people will dominate.

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 support this; 150 more births, than deaths per minute 220.000 more per day. 1,500,000 more per week. Again; that's not just births. That's births, minus deaths. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf https://www.worldometers.info

Hello from Knoxville, TN! I like this app so far. Just seems to frustrate a bit with the levels.

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

I got to level 8 in a few months. Free shirt, free pen. I'm still trying to get to level 9...it just takes a lot longer. After level 4 I think you can form your own groups. Enjoy the experience!

With all the poor judgements I have made....I should be rolling in good judgment by now!

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

He died too young...and didn't quit drinking nor smoking. He did not learn his lessons. His songs and humor was always endearing to me, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Martin

So I’m backing off of posting much more here.

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

R.L.? Why bemoan leaving? Why did it "seem like a miistake"? Where did you assume a "tendency for the community to enforce a conformity of thought" ?

A Yard Long Red Noodle Bean has finally popped, and I believe a few more are almost ready to bloom! ...

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

Are they related to Vanilla?

[phys.org] A fear of mine with climate change

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

"Claverie's lab has successfully revived Siberian viruses that are at least 30,000 years old.' We are f.....d...

A few weeds and bugs from yesterday. Nikon 7500 and 150mm vintage micro lens.

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

Good job with the dark background lighting. That's not easy.

Twitterface...

Robecology comments on Aug 17, 2020:

That reminded me of this meme I had from over a year ago....

So a few years ago me and my sister met with a woman who supposedly can communicate with the dead.

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

You reminded me of Oda Mae (Whoopie) talking to the Ghost in the movie "Ghost"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAb2_-uv41Y

Facts..... but you cant argue with True Believers.

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

Indeed!

If anyone has an interest in continuing to participate in a discussion of site improvements with ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

Can anything be done about photo-orientation? I think I saw this problem back in May....it's still occurring.

How many times have you felt like you were in love?

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

I've been lucky...but I've also had to deal with the trauma of "ending" it....too often.

How do i tag someone in a thread?

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

Type the "at" or "to" emoji (the @ symbol)then type their name. If you don't spell it right, it won't appear in Blue. For example; note one of these is correct....@Sonya43 and @Sonja44. They are then notified that they were "tagged".

In case you're still stuck at home, and have access to old film/full length movies; I recommend ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

Here's the "Outbreak" Trailer; A little more "dark" and involving a alleged military plot to "weaponize" disease under cover.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5povsMKfT4

Trying to keep to a theme:🤣

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

That first one reminded me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcPoUPTpcps

Hello grouphugs🤗 how are you and happy Sunday all 😗 just wanna know what are the things you ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2020:

Retired guy here...I keep occupied with fixing up a 2/1.5 I recently purchased to rent...I'm painting the wicker gray and re-upholstering the seats black...boring...but challenging (a furniture guy wanted over $1000 to do it).

About 40 years ago I shared a big communal house with a grad student from New Delhi and she turned ...

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2020:

I put it on my amazon wish list. I will have to try it! BTW; Dragonfly Tamarind Concentrate, 16-ounce has a lower price and a better rating!

The "woke" are not the political left [blog.davidrand.ca]

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2020:

I stopped reading when I read this totally opinionated, non-fact-based, lie; "This school of thought is in reality not on the political left because it has abandoned Enlightenment values." The left? the "progressives" have " abandoned Enlightenment values."? Wow...

Just ordered a Model 3, long range, FSD.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2020:

No need to buy the Tesla wall chargers unless you commute more than 100 miles a day. Any 220-240 outlet will give you 16 to 18 MPH charge. Any 110-120 volt outlet will give you 1/4th that, or around 3-3.5 MPH. Yes - you can use that dryer or oven outlet. Gauge your commute. Check your electricity costs. You're generally wiser to charge at home (while parked, at night) than to stop at a Supercharger. Check whether they give discounts for elecricity usage for "off hours"... I think you're still eligible for 6 months unlimited Supercharger use; so plan trips and using the S.C. network along the way...challenging but fun! Beware the Full Self-Drive accessory. I think it's overplayed and overly cautious... and I don't think it's fully operational yet (it still doesn't "see" stop signs and traffic lights). it turns out to be a general PITA for those of us who like to drive. Enjoy the ride and the car...you're a pioneer in the E.V. world, now.

Ladies, would you mind letting us men know about our behaviors that prevent us from having ...

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2020:

It reminds me of a great issue touched on in the fabulous classic; when Harry met Sally... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEV_pQIf3Og

Guess I'm good to go LMAO

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2020:

There's a lot to be said about those who don't lead the perfect sanitary life. They - we - are likely to have built up more immunities....but there's an untold number who caught an infection from an unsanitary device like that and died....so I guess we'll never know. But as a scientist who has dabbled in demography and epidemiology....I see the humor...and the truth....in this meme! Sharing on FB!

Happy Friday Everyone?

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2020:

We don't know a lot about @admin. Is it one person? Is it a group? Did they form Slug to eventually make money? To give a voice to the alleged conservatives of America/the world who liked the Agnostic.com format but didn't like the challenges? Are they really afraid of losing the Trump regime? Are they really afraid of "Woke-ism"? BTW; "Wokeism" is their/his/her name for the alleged strategy of those of us still here - which, by definition, is a "belief" system that no true Agnostic ascribes to). Stay. Be a voice of reason. You gain nothing by resigning and going silent; and we lose ground. Don't quit.

Mistral, a Pronvecal Restaurant and Coffee Shop, in Antwerp...

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2020:

This COVID19 is killing lots of eatery businesses. Very sad....but beware...it's just the tip of the iceberg. If COVID19 mutates to a stronger form...which is becoming likely ...we might suffer many more deaths.

What if this slug.

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2020:

I think you're reading in to it. Living up to your avatar...being "creative". If you read the rather verbose tirade from the OP, it says, basically, that he considers those on Agnostic.com are, in general, suffering a devotion to being "woke" or awakened or hyper-aware - he even coins the name "Wokeism"...implying a religious fanaticism to being "woke". Then he goes on (rambles on, IMO) to suggest he's proven his theories with studies. I don't see it...but if you are #religulous and/or follow Qanaon, and/or are a Trump-ster....you might. I think this is where the "Dark"/aka Conspiracy theories start raising their ugly heads...that this "wokeism" is a responsibility of the billionaire George Soros who intends to dominate the world with "wokeism" and end religious dominance. And on and on, ad nauseum. The actual person who wrote this and started both this website and Slug.com is a mystery. I challenge them to make themselves public. We don't know who (S)he is...or if there's more than one...or if the one who started Slug is still an admin of Agnostic.com ...and they love the mystery and unknown factor of it all...it's what makes their "dark" web dark... So Could Slug.com be a scam? It sure does have a following...but...na.... And since many of us read that it has a similar format to agnostic.com we joined to find out more. But I don't think any of us were "forced" to join. Many of us join to "know" who our opponents are; what groups they like, what's their modus operandi, etc. I don't feel any force nor pressure to join....I signed up...perused the groups....found them not to my liking...and haven't participated in them. We all know the experience of trying to talk to a conservative/anti-progressive....it's pretty much like banging your head against the wall.

L feel like I should offer an apology to @admin and members here.

Robecology comments on Aug 14, 2020:

No apologies needed. The "the responsible use of free speech " does matter. There is such a thing as "trolling". There is such a thing as hate-speak. To me that's generally an irresponsible use of free speech. Here's my take on the Intellectual Dark Web; they're generally not intellectual, and they define "dark" as profane, Obsessive-compulsive, secretive. I think they are frightened; their racist, myth-based, religious based thinking is being proven to be be wrong more and more every day. Their numbers are dwindling. Their lifestyle is fading in to the past. I found a cartoon that I keep tabbed...that kind of explains the Trump/religious person. Analysis is welcome; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

To all you pro-choice people (like myself), what is the argument against men having the option to ...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

I'm a little confused by the double negative; but I'll try to add my 2 cents... Are we in favor - or not in favor - of men having the option to refuse support a woman expecting a child? This is tough. It will depend on the state and nation where the child care issue, the conditions of your relationship with the woman at the time of impregnation...and the condition of the relationship now. It often comes down to personal values...of the couples involved and the judges/courts, if they get involved. In general...decades ago it was more tolerable to hear about a man impregnating a woman then bailing on responsibility...that seems to have become less tolerable. We hear, more often, of the need to be responsible for birthing a child. The world is growing by over a hundred more births, than deaths, per minute....it's generally irresponsible to even talk about not being responsible for a future child. If it's you and you're looking for a strong defense...we'd have to know who "enticed" who. We'd have to know your income and relationship status; were you/are you married? To the same woman? Did you impregnate another while married to someone else? As you see there's lots we don't know....so it's a "loaded" question.

This is what I did for quarantine/unemployment 2020.

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

It's hard to see the stitching and materials. Any images of you working on it?

Conrad Miami Hotel in Brickell...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

I don't get it. I understand that there's no solid foundation for hundreds of feet deep in Miami - except a loose, airy, soft limestone known as Oolitic limestone (make from tiny Oolitic plankton hundreds of millions of years ago.) One good hurricane hit on Miami and most of these tall buildings are going to end up like the leaning Tower of Pisa....if they're lucky. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Florida

This just in: NO, this will NOT in fact protect you from the Coronavirus.

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

LOL!

@admin and members.

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

I think the person(s?) who split and formed Slug.com are not the same as the present @Admins. I'm not sure why they're hiding their identity....we all know who Zuckerberg is. I guess it's their privilege....but I motion that they go public, show us who (S)he/they are, and hold their heads up high. I'm impressed with this website....not so much with Slug.com.

Storm from hell here on Monday afternoon.

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

Hell? Samaritan? #Religulous?

I know that they are bad for our carbon footprint, and that they help to spread disease, But is ...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

You can still fly. The rates are much higher...and the restrictions much tighter...but flying isn't ended. Good for you for mentioning carbon footprint..I'm a big Eco-nut and love awareness of it... https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/ According to figures from German nonprofit Atmosfair, flying from London to New York and back generates about 986kg of CO2 per passenger. There are 56 countries where the average person emits less carbon dioxide in a whole year – from Burundi in Africa to Paraguay in South America.Jul 19, 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2019/jul/19/carbon-calculator-how-taking-one-flight-emits-as-much-as-many-people-do-in-a-year

Happy Thursday Everyone! When was the last time you were snooping, and found something you wish you ...

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

I'm the victim of a snoop and I don't know how to fix it. Maybe you guys can advise? I was cleaning up for a visit from the ladyfriend. I had to go get her because she's recovering from surgery. I dumped the bedroom trash in to the main trash - but forgot to take the main trash out. She snooped and found a woman's sanitary pad! The problem is I have not been with any women. None have been in my apartment. I said "it's probably yours" and left it at that.... ...but her snooping made her trust me even less than she does already. Solutions? Suggestions? Sad for her...but maybe it's best left alone?

When you don’t know what to cook. A bit of help goes a long way.

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

Insect-eaten cook books...another reason why we're giving up on the old cook-book....

Hi grouphugs! ☺ what are you up to?

Robecology comments on Aug 13, 2020:

It's real. In this time of our lives...we meet more people, we become different at a faster pace. 100 years ago our ancestors had decades shorter lives, and far fewer distractions. Relationships lasted longer out of necessity to depend on eachother. Not so much the case today. Alvin Toffler wrote a book in the 70's - Future Shock - that said pretty much the same thing. So I can only suggest you (or your friend...or anyone who reads this) adhere to the strategy of Ken Keyes Jr..." hold on tightly - let go lightly". You don't want to "blame" him or talk negatively about him...you both just became rapidly different. He is still the father of your child. Let him do that with as much indifference as you can. There's love, hate and indifference. Your goal is to become "indifferent" as quickly and easily as you can.

Energy drink...

Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2020:

The energy boost is subtle. It's the reason I switched to half-decaf a few years back...too much energy too early in the day caused a "hyper-ness" that left me uncomfortable...and left me with a crashing lethargy by late morning through mid-afternoon. The half decaf leveled that out.

Advertising analysis:kinda sucks.

Robecology comments on Aug 12, 2020:

Get addicted to almost pure sugar and caffeine while waiting for a COVID19 test....yea...that's about right...(said no one in their right mind).

"One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the ...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

We have to put a modern spin on what Darwin meant by "strongest". We've known for decades that it's the mentally strong that survive better than the physically strong in the realm of homo sapiens...(with the obvious exceptions of pro athletes)...but as @Theresa_N suggests it might take a cleverness of cooperation to gain on the evolutionary ladder.

Everyone always wants to place blame...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

A very cool dude. He will have a great acting career. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Winters

I am at this instant attending the American Humanist conference Wish I had thought of this ...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

Looks #religulous to me....

Genomic Study Reveals New Zealand's Tuatara Is Like No Other Animal on The Planet

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

And naturally; Global warming will create all males....which will crash their population.

OK, I do sincerely hope people don't overreact to this and bail out.

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

If you go to the article - you see that he rambles on about "Wokeism" - and gets nuts about calling it a religion. Then he gets defensive for the #religulous and the conservatives....suggesting they're more fact based...it's a long and tedious read...but it gives you insight to the thinking of the creator of Agnostic...and why he opened a second website called "slug.com' He calls us here on Agnostic far too liberal, too anti-Trump. My response is - if you're serious about agnosticism you demand facts. We agnostics know why some love, and some hate...and we hate Trump with good reason....as all fact-oriented people do when they've been repeatedly lied to. There's love - hate - and indifference. We love leaders who are honest and factual. We hate - dishonesty. Hence we hate Trump. Slug.com is full of pro-religious groups. We here at Agnostics have developed a hatred for religion for the same reasons we've developed a hatred for Trump - He has lied - repeatedly, chronically - over and over. So has organized religion. But his "wokeism" rant is interesting....and a charming way to look at those who simply respect honesty, facts, and truths.

Physicists: 90% Chance of Human Society Collapsing Within Decades: [ecowatch.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I give them credit. They do point out that it's root factor is "greed". "The numbers the researchers look at highlight the extent of human greed" I've been saying that for years....Greed is the "perfect addiction". Nothing to smoke/snort/inject/eat. If you are clever/tricky you can gamble with other's money. Drug addict families loathe them...Greed addict families praise them. But it is an addiction. With withdrawal negative effects. High suicide rate. Big trends toward poor health, and obesity. ....and extinction. Here's a blog on the topic I made back in 2014. http://robecology.blogspot.com/2014/10/is-greed-like-any-other-addiction.html

I'm with the Joker on this one

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

That movie was awesome. No wonder it won so many awards. It showed how a rather normal person could become such a psychopathic monster...great acting, great story line... Speaking of which...

Atheism isn't a religion...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling NOT stamp collecting a hobby"... http://www.thinkatheist.com/profiles/blogs/why-talk-about-it

Yikes, what a surprise to see these in my local Kroger's grocery! I was not interested in purchasing...

Robecology comments on Aug 11, 2020:

"Chirps" is getting close to making the ideal insect based food....ground up...no sign of insect parts...high protein...snack-based nutrition. Now I only wonder about the price tag. All "high protein" foods from greek yogurt to deli meats come with a price boost if they can brag "high protein"...so that will be a determining factor. I'm impressed, also, that they were found in a rather popular food store-chain. It's with mixed feelings that I say ...it's the future trend for foods. Insects are easy to raise. Easy to "euthanize"... ...and easy to bake, dry, and make in to flour. They will soon be a common food base.