Just like mother Pence, she doesn't have a clue

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

Women only. No girls.

Happy Thursday Friends! What’s the coldest you’ve ever been?

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

I endured New York; in fact upstate NY...through the 1970's....when it was really cold. Some climate forecasters were predicting an "ice age" back then...and global temps were dropping... It was the last time temps dropped....they've been rising steadliy since the 80's. (see chart, below) But I remember bitter cold. Wearing scarves around my head. Feeling numbing cold in my feet. I moved to Florida in 77...the year it "snowed in Miami"....and it's been warming ever since... ...but being "Mediterranian-blooded" (dark, easily tanned, Caucasian) I love it down here!

Hello everyone.

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

We've been given one big lesson about sharing colds...if we're careless, and mingle too irresponsibly - we spread colds and infections. I wash my hands more, pick my nose less. avoid talking closely to people, Carry sani-wipes....and in general I'm a much more "sanitary" person. Do I want to become O/C about it? No. And I do believe that some are becoming just that. I also think that by years end most of us will have the antibodies for this COVID thing in our systems. Many healthy young folk will catch it...get through it...and barely notice the effects. But I - and i think many more - are much more wary about visiting the elderly in nursing homes. I think we've all learned a lot more about the "front-line" medical people, as well. They deserve a lot more credit.

That's my explanation. 🤔😂

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

Cute; but it's a real issue; http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif

I have a current theory that your health (including mental) and the chance of catching co-vid 19 ...

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

Your health is almost a different factor - possibly unrelated - to your chances of Catching COVID19. It depends on your social mixing; not the 3 variables you've given. Whether you're scientific or pseudo-scientific.. .if you mix and mingle with people you increase your chances of "catching" it. Scientific folk might have an attitude of "I'll catch it - isolate - then avoid sharing it with health-compromised that I know. Or they're good at social isolation; they wear masks, avoid contact with suspicious (sickly) people and avoid catching it. Or they might have wise protective equipment. Or they might be fanatically/obsessively clean. There's too many variables to say they're related.

Yup .

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

Shit. What an awful word. "If you're not Country, you're not shit" Does that mean if you are Country, you are shit? And what's this about not knowing "shit". Personally; I don't see the need to know any shit - nor anything about shit. "Are you shitting me"? "Do you give a shit"? i shit you not. And I don't give a shit. wow...I'm tempted to share this in the language abuse group. But frankly....I don't give a shit....

Wednesday walk in Brickell ...2 photos.

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

I believe the second pic is one of the old original "Maleleuca's" or Paper bark trees. The were banned from being planted and sold in the 80's because they're such an agressive "invasive" that whole sections of the Everglades were taken over by them. They actually were intentionally disseminated in the early part of last century as a way to dry up the Everglades. Melaleuca trees have extensively invaded South Florida, displacing native vegetation in wetland and upland environments. Native to Australia and Malaysia, melaleuca was introduced into Florida in 1906 as a potential commercial timber and later extensively sold as a landscape ornamental tree and windbreak. It's now called "The Green Menace from Down Under" https://pesticide.ifas.ufl.edu/courses/pdfs/melaleuca/Melaleuca.pdf

True that. But then, are we supposed to forgive them for their stupidity?

Robecology comments on May 13, 2020:

Stupidity has hope. Recovery from death has zero hope.

There is something very comforting about knowing that just outside my door is a source of fresh, ...

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

The problems with even one like that is that all of a sudden you have more veggies than you can consume. The local restaurants won't touch 'em. You can't give them away....so you freeze and "can" ( or jar) as much as you can....there's a lot of loss in a garden even that big/small.

Job interview.

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

You reminded me of the great video...no cameos by the guys...just great classic footage; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01QQZyl-_I

This is on the wall in my home office/guest room.

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

INRI is latin for "I'm nailed right in"

The Mysterious Disappearance of SARS & Why We Will Need a Vaccine for COVID-19 [heavy.com]

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

What we don't know is how many have antibodies in their bodies that are already fighting any invasion by the SARS or COVID viruses. Tests done on that air-craft carrier found nearly all the crew showed signs of antibody production - yet most were asymptomatic. We might already be immune to both. Coronavirus | COVID-19 Updates SECDEF: Majority of Roosevelt sailors with COVID-19 are asymptomatic https://www.navytimes.com/news/coronavirus/2020/04/16/secdef-majority-of-roosevelt-sailors-with-covid-19-are-asymptomatic-flattop-still-wartime-ready/

Really Grandma?!

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

It's charming, and cute....but fortunately it's passé. As a demographer/population biologist I know why this occurred. Every species are compelled to over-produce. What we were slow to realize is that we have improved "death-control" decades before "birth control" - consequently all our little ones (in prior generations) were kept alive. Consequently; 3 generations of having 5 kids that make it to fecundity (the age of reproduction) thanks to modern medicine allowed - if they marry and each have 5 chidren - 5 x 5 or 25 to be reproduced. And those 25 that made it to fecundity gave us 5 x 25 or 125 fecund adults in 3 generations. In the pre-health/sanitation/medicine past 5 kids (and often more) led to 1 fecund adult...who had 5 (or more) kids, 1 of whom led to a fecund adult...who had 5 kids who led to 1 fecund adult. Or 1 fecund adult in 3 generations. (or in the case of Ms Fecund, in the image; 16 future baby makers). So you can say that our growth is because of the success of "death control" - or public health, and medicine. It's now the obligation of public health, world medicine researchers, and wise leaders to make "birth control" that's safe and effective for both sexes...not just women. Otherwise we're doomed.

I think this is a most notable achievement. So I must share. [yahoo.com]

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

First "Black" (African-heritage) Princeton valedictorian in the history of the school. At the end of my teaching career - it was clear who the serious students were...almost entirely my African-American students were consistently at the top of the class. This is very notable, indeed.

I have never been more disgusted uneasy and unsafe in the community I live around here in rural ...

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

Good idea to go work with Amazon...but expect high demands. Don't fear these pro-freedom folk. They're just naive; and the more they mix and mingle - the more likely they are to not only get infected but share it with the weaker members of their family. They will actually be actively lowering their own numbers...which might be good for America.

The consequences of marriage. 🤔😂

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

It is stressful. I have no doubt that it's an age inducing or age-accelerating factor. It is a tougher, more challenging thing - to live in the same home with any other adult. Even more so if you're involved in raising children. But it's a challenge that I met for at least 3 decades in my life. Now it's just me...and I'm so much F'ing happier that way!

This is beauty, resulting from relentless drive and determination.

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

She undoubtedly takes male-hormone-muscle-encouraging drugs. That's fine if you admire that sort of thing...but it's not appealing to me.

Ten dog memes.

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

LOL! Shared on FB!

Happy Tuesday! Friendships! Some of them happen quite suddenly, born of an instant connection and ...

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

Old friendships form in our youth...two consistent ones that have lasted decades for me had to do with the male "hunt" for female relationships....it's a bonding that's strong, and long lasting....long after the women in our lives have died or become "history". Caveat...this is my opinion. Therefore making friends today is much different. Making friends of the opposite sex is still more of a challenge (for me at least, and IMO for most) simply because there's that "relationship possibility" factoring in...can we/should we be friends "with benefits"? Again, In My Opinion. (IMO). This seems to be a question that's on the mind of most - dare I say all? - opposite sex friendships. Again; this is just IMO...I don't want to debate what I feel strongly is real.

Definition: weed vs wildflower. I can't really tell the difference. 😎🍷

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

The definitions are not based on the Phenotype (its physical appearance) but by its' growth relevant to the gardening practices of us H. sapiens. A weed is an unwanted wild growth in any of our places of cultivation. A wildflower could be the same exact plant - NOT growing in our "gardens" or "farms" (cultivated places)

Please help me to convince people that COMMON SENSE IS NOT THE SAME THING AS SCIENCE.

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

It's an uphill battle. I've tried for decades...now happily retired, and convinced that there's 100 different interpretations of "common sense"...and a poor understanding of "fact-based-research" or as we Science teachers call it, the S.M. I find this cartoon video explaining the "common sense" of the #Trumpster comforting... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

How much longer do you guys in USA have to put up with this nonsense?

Robecology comments on May 12, 2020:

It isn't quite "nonsense"....but it is dangerously absurd. Trump's obviously failing, and losing it. Today at 10 AM is a historic review by the Supreme Court about the legality of Trump hiding his taxes...and if the S.C. stays true to its' decision against Nixon...we should be able to finally see the corruption. But the SC is now loaded in his favor. To put it in Godfather lingo..."he has the judges in his pocket"...so this will be interesting...and maybe - even - nonsensical.

@Admin Is it reasonable to be 'banned' from a group (Singles/Mingles/Chat) for criticizing a ...

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

@FearlessFly It's just one of the undemocratic quirks of Agnostic.com. They can ban you for any reason - or none at all. If they don't like your profile they can ban you. Deal with it. You're in level 8...You can now make your own groups. Call your group the Fearless Minglers chat group" (or call it whatever you want) and make your own; just remember you have to keep it active or they will drop the group.

Can't argue with that.You can but what's the point.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Needels? Biohazzard? ...can't you Conservative Christians spell beyond 2nd grade level?

Can't argue with that.You can but what's the point.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

LOL...sharing in the "bad language and awful spelling" group!

This year The Keukenhof, the Netherlands fabled garden where tourist stream every Spring to enjoy ...

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Stunning. Shared on FB!

Happy Monday! I hope today isn't too rough on you! I tend to stay pretty busy, with breaks when ...

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

I've been lucky. I retired in 2012; and moved in to an adult-acitve-lifestyle community - so I'm surrounded with beaches, tennis courts a golf course, shuffleboard, Bocci-ball courts, etc. I have a good bike and commit to biking at least a half-hour every day. I have a small pool that I can do laps in just downstairs; and this site, plus Facebook, plus Words with Friends....and my day goes by quickly. -and having to quarantine has fit right in to my retired lifestyle. The lady-friend objects...and fortunately she does visit on rare occastions....and insists i get out and do stuff. Here's a couple pics of us riding the past weekend... Not sure why one's appearing turned 90º and another 180º....but I'm sure Agnostic @admin is working on it?

Exciting times.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Only a thousand light years away? That means in the year 1020 it could have blown up...and we still wouldn't have observed it yet.

The storks really deliver babies.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Except; that's not a stork...it's a Heron. But I get the cuteness attempted.

[news.yahoo.com] Humans reaching Europe

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

What archaeologists need to consider doing is sharing the age-dating techniques. Right now the techniques are very unknown. I've said this often, and suggested it to friends in archeology; if they discover a simplified, in-the-field or obvious age-dating device, or tool...it could be the end of organized religion's criticism of evolution. I challenge inventors, once again; get busy - and get rich - this is a crucial - urgently needed - tool for archaeologists.

I'm seeing discounts on new 2019 Jaguar i-pace at a few dealers of as much as $20k or $30k or more, ...

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Impressive prices. They have several nice features. Three things they're short on is range, universal charger accessibility and acceleration. Two major things they have is a network of service centers in place and name identification. (unfortunately, Jaguar's reputation has been sullied for a few decades - they've slipped in reliability. Let's hope these E.V.'s "break the mold"....

Today I scored a Scarlet tanager and a Prothonotary warbler.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

Great photos...don't tell me "just a camera-phone"?

@hathacat I finally found the author for that intriguing pic of two disorders. [google.co.uk]

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

There's no room in this world, at best....and here in your post, at least, for personal attacks. The image shows that both of them and the artist/photographer are just not happy with their condition... and their goal - it seems to me - is a message to frighten, make aware, and perhaps change those who are headed in their direction. A stunning, graphic image with a strong message. Thanks for sharing it again...with the original author.

One of my greatest heroes is MLK Jr.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

When we created the school funding to allow locals to vote on property taxes and gambling income as a means of supporting education, that's when we took an intentional turn to get rich and lower educational standards. We are now paying that price in many ways - from excessive elderly and minority deaths to becoming a third rate economic world power. I hope we figure out and fix this lethal connection...or we are doomed to face the same fade-out as the Roman and Mesopotamian civilization.

[popularmechanics.com] Interesting-- using radio waves to stabilize fusion reactions.

Robecology comments on May 11, 2020:

I'm always disappointed to read that there are some wealthy and wise scientists still seeking to create fusion reactions. I think it will end up like our naive desire to use fission for energy....abandoned. The sooner the better. We have a self-actuating fusion energy source very safely 93 million miles - 8 light minutes - away. We don't need to produce fusion here on earth. I think it's a dangerous mis-direction of funds and wisdom.

I had to map a new route for one of my daily walks, since my original route is temporarily closed.

Robecology comments on May 10, 2020:

Wow; talk about "Redlands" - the soil in that roadway is such bright red! Great pics...Hawaii is so unique!

We have had a moth bomb go off over here in New Mexico these buggers have been tripping my camera ...

Robecology comments on May 10, 2020:

These moths also have huge caterpillar stages...and guess what loves to eat them...and lay their eggs in them? Most wasps and hornets...including the newly invasive "murder hornet" might become common - as these large moths continue to dominate. So either tolerate the large moths...or get ready for these guys...

What will be your destination after all is done? What do you think about Dominican Republic?

Robecology comments on May 10, 2020:

I vacationed in the D.R. for a week. They are a struggling nation. Some good features, but many not so good. The do share the same Island with Haiti...so they are at least respecting the strategies of avoiding environmental degradation and overpopulation more than the Haitians do. They're almost entirely dark-skinned African-D.R.folk. They have unique gemstones available there called "Larimar" which is a light blue stone; unfortunately it's commonly set in silver, rarely in gold. They have a decent highway system. The main roads are well maintained. They have a least one beautiful cave system on the south coast to explore. Their shores are pretty...and the little isolated "resort" communities stand alone from the sad, poorly organized communities in the neighborhoods.

Happy Sunday! (Also Happy Mother's Day!) It's pose your own question day - Have fun!

Robecology comments on May 10, 2020:

Are there any women out there who've chosen to NOT be mothers? I salute you. You are a "mom" to the nieces and nephews, the youngsters in your life that are "not yours" Mother's day is a day to salute women who've chosen to be moms. Either by adoption, or by giving birth. I miss my mom...and know she did a lot to make me who I am....and I salute her... And I wouldn't have my son if it weren't for "his mom" - so I send her a thanks, as well. But here's a salute to the "un-moms"... those who have chosen to be child-less... some call it being "child-free"... .women who are or were fertile - but chose to use birth control .and/or abstain from sex and/or put it on their partner not to impregnate her. So to the "mom-less" women who are happy being child-free - be aware; you are doing a great service to humanity by keeping the numbers down... So I salute you!

I am stunned by the detail of this man's work. This is with pencils. Amazing! [designindaba.com]

Robecology comments on May 10, 2020:

Hard to believe they're just pencil work. I'd love to see him in action. He needs one of those high speed videos.

Some out of reach signs of Spring: "Tulip Poplar bloom" (way up high), Feasting spider, Allusive ...

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

I nominate the toadstool shot as the winner!

How many of you have watched intercourse between human an animal?

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

There's social intercourse, and there's sexual intercourse. What four letter word, ends in K and implies "intercourse" T. A. L K.

“Judge nothing, you will be happy.

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

I have that and other wonderful epithets in a meme...

Peacock display today! (Walking freely in the Brickell area)

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

They are loud...and they do poop all over....They remind me of our president...

Some memes I stole off Twitter tending under TrumpIsTheKindOfGuyWho....

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

Here's my latest find. I'm stealing the one on the right...please...take any of mine and share!

Giant Inflatable Ice Cream Sandwich

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

Alcohol does that...

Perhaps, maybe...

Robecology comments on May 9, 2020:

Caffeine can be overdosed...easy does it, @Merseyman1!

Happy Friday! What is your favourite fruit, and how do you like to eat it?

Robecology comments on May 8, 2020:

Berries. Pineapples. Apples. Oranges. Bananas. All good...better with greek Yogurt and splenda....even better with protein powder, even better with some coffee and granola. A standard lunch for me.

Freeze warnings past Mother's Day!! Unheard of here in the Miami Valley.

Robecology comments on May 8, 2020:

If you're still in a Greenhouse you're smarter than most! Kudos on the greenhouse use!

Round Two with Joe Rogan - AI/Human Symbiosis within 5 years and the Covid Crisis. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on May 8, 2020:

Excellent interview. Now I know why he's willing to sit and chat with Rogan....articulate, fast-talking....gets to the dirt inside Musk's mind fast... I'm sharing this with my Tesla group. For those of you who want the latest on Tesla, slide the view bar to the last orange dot....cool info about the Cybertruck and Roadster....

Next-door neighbor is observed taking up mulch he put down two years ago and placing it in recycling...

Robecology comments on May 8, 2020:

I bet by the time I'm commenting on this that it's been raked in to that beautiful lawn. It will not only make your lawn happier but raise your land level ( reducing flooding possibilities) and reduce weeds.

Morning rituals.

Robecology comments on May 8, 2020:

Nailed it!

He is not that bad, surely - or is he? 😁 😂

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

It's hard not to "like" this...but we need a more empathetic view. This isn't funny - it's sad...and reflects on our thinking. He's a sick man. A troubled man. A misguided man. A wealthy man who's clearly abused his wealth. But we need to not "hate" him nor want him "dead" or "hurt"....we need to talk with the Trumpster to persuade them that he's not who they think he is.

Happy Thursday! I have a tricksy question today! When’s censorship warranted?

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

I watched an interview, back in the 80's (I believe) with Jacques Costeau and Fidel Castro...and developed a better understanding of "Communist censorship". Costeau was being his usual diplomatic self, when he asked Fidel "why do you like to have such a strong "grip" on the decisions of your people"....and Fidel's answer floored me.... The people are my children. They are not so well "disciplined" so I need to be "fatherly" to them. Simple, logical. It frightened me with the sense it made. I found the video...go to the 25 minute segment to see the discussion Costeau had with Castro to get their exact words and tones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTlBR5EiKNQ

When do stars in their corresponding sequences appear to behave like a swarming flock of birds?

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Starlings are prodigious...but aggressive. It's a good thing they like to eat pest insects...because they also have a habit of chasing away shyer, less aggressive species... All the European Starlings in North America descended from 100 birds set loose in New York's Central Park in the early 1890s. The birds were intentionally released by a group who wanted America to have all the birds that Shakespeare ever mentioned. Most American birders have little respect for them... Here's that star diagram you're referring to...

Prove me wrong.

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Forbes is becoming "sensationalist". This might be true of many outspoken Americans....but it isn't true of the rest of the world. (see the link, below, for data). What we have is a post war population boom. The **deaths** from wars and crime **are declining**. Not dramatically...but steadily. T**here's more people employed.** The **average worker salary is going up.** The situation in America is unique. Big business (i.e. the wealthy of America) saw the tightening economy coming when they "went overseas for cheap labor" and the government not only didn't stop them....it gave them "loopholes" and subtle incentives. So...in general; -the world economy is stagnating...but not declining. -more are employed than ever -there's less starvation and better distribution of food than ever. -Americans are getting fatter and lazier...while the rest of the world is catching up. and all nations - except Americans...are living longer. (see graph) But having said that - the rich are getting richer. The poor are getting poorer. We are suffering economic class separation. Us true agnostics love facts. https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.CDRT.IN?end=2017=2017=map=2003

ok but we are the ones who have demons.kl

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

What bothers me is that there's some real smart folk out there who are also #religulous. I guess the fear of death along with the need to imagine a better, imaginary world is still strong? Only 16 per cent of people worldwide are not religious, but this still equates to approximately 1.2 billion individuals who find it difficult to reconcile the ideas of religion with what they know about the world. I love you...my fellow Agnostics. Thank you for asking questions and demanding facts... https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/religion-science-christian-rituals-norms-relationships-a8694066.html

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Thursday! I'd like to thank everyone who participated in Zoom Chat ...

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Oops...intended to join you...got involved in buying a rental condo in my community....sorry.

A quick question: what can I substitute for Matzoh meal?

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Interesting story behind Matzoh/Matzo...the first "unleavened" (not fluffed up by either chemicals nor yeast) bread. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matzo

Yesterday in Iowa in B&W.

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Nice detail! Has an "Ansel Adams/Clyde Butcher" feel to it...

How the church sees you when your with a believer.

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Yea...and agnostics see you pretty much the same way....it's just not a wise match-up...

It's just science

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

The stupid...it burns...

Back to the project that started last year.

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

Things look dry there....Oregon's coast is famous for being wet...where are you - I'm guessing inland?

Yeah, keep your nose to yourself.

Robecology comments on May 7, 2020:

And keep your F'ing eyebrows out of this!

My apologies....

Robecology comments on May 6, 2020:

If you've ever been a teacher - you've met the future Trump supporters. They were bright...but arrogant. They often thought they "knew it all". They were the worst, the most "problematic" in school.... ...and ridiculing them doesn't work. In fact; it hardens their resolve. It doesn't make them smarter...it makes them more determined to be rebellious. So take it from me....a 45 year retired teacher. This banter is charming...but if you want to get through to to a #Trumpster you have to be "empathetic". They're ignorant - but righteous. Very convinced (as most of the religious we know) that their POV is right. And if we don't "win" them over...we are going to be stuck with another 4 years...and possibly longer - of the Trump-#religulous- conservative rule in America. Watch and share this on FB....please. They're decent folk who are just profoundly ignorant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Can't spell but.....

Robecology comments on May 6, 2020:

Sharing on my "Language abuse and bad speling" page!

Attached is a picture of my tomato plants today.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Remember; if you don't trim them back that means more stems...less fruit. That's why farmers actually send laborers out in to the fields every few weeks - to pinch back the stem growth and push fruit! Notice these are short, but very fruit-filled!

Marked in my calender already....

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

I'm on my 3rd dozen of this buttion...and I've given away two countdown clocks already...

I need some general advice.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Update (Tuesday, May 6th. PM) The loan is started. The closing is the end of this month. If any of you want a place (2-2) to stay a few hundred feet from the beach, inside a gated community....PM me. I'm not sure what the going renter's rate is now; but I do know that the unit I have will be one of the few for rent by the week inside of OV....https://www.apartments.com/ocean-village-fort-pierce-fl/new/?bb=s4vinwtjzG9tie

Right now, I am once again gathering my treasures to decide on how to disperse them.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Cook books are quickly losing their value - as are books, in general. If you have any signed books...then post them on Ebay; I think I have two; one by an oriental chef (Yan?) one by the author of Pooh Corner (Milne?) who made a small "honey" cook book back in the 70's. I’ve been donating the rest to goodwill and to the humane society that runs a “goodwill/thrift” store nearby.

Once again, Elon Musk comes through with the right tool for the job.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Interesting story behind those 'flamethrowers.... 1. They were technically not flame-throwers. They were technically roofing heat guns. He actually had to write on the outside of the packaging "not a flamethrower" in order to be able to ship them. 2. Elon did it as a lark to raise money for the "boring company" and sold all 10,000 of them out in days...at a hefty $500 each (which Musk said was almost all profit). https://medium.com/@justlv/elon-musks-initial-flamethrower-offering-explained-51b7c9404436

💕Betty White💕

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Love Betty! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White

Tunnel vision.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Lusty...suggestive...uh...oh....

The art of people folding

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

...and when I googled it (I noticed that the spelling seemed odd) I found out that there's two different Jiu Jitsu's...a Ju Jitsu not to be confused with Jiu Jitsu!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu

I need some general advice.

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Thank you all. To Herb; yes; point taken...this might be a bad time to buy any properties for investment...the prices could drop further. This place went on the market last September at over $200k...and they sold to me for $160k. I might get stuck with an empty home for a while...but the population is still growing...and this home is a budget price compared to others in this community. My question to Roy; good point about the logic of this loan outlasting me...but does that mean that those who follow me will be indebted to pay it off? Question to Ann; I so wanted to go with my C.U....but the loan officer kept making errors....I'm just not comfortable with her comments and "dropping the ball" (she literally told me "no loan" because CU's dont' do investment loans. I had to call her up to ask alternatives). She never told me about the "no need to even pay back" feature... To Paula; I concur about the need for low monthly payments...15 year loan = near $1000 a month. 30 year = $600 a month. Good suggestion. To Eric; I love the Condo I'm in now. I had my eye on Condos within my development (Ocean Village - OV) and no 2-2's were offered until this one - so they took my low offer (above) and now I'm about to get a loan for it. So to your observation...I concur; we are heading towards a depression. I might end up paying a mtg on a home that goes unrented for a while. It's a risky business...but the lady -friend also might buy in to it to move closer to me...she's 120 miles south...but has a very good job that's actually paying her now...to stay home. But good points. Thanks.

Elon's best interview in my experience. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on May 5, 2020:

Charming....it shows us what a calm, thoughtful person Elon is. I hope Bill Maher interviews him soon.

Some people just aren't taking this pandemic seriously enough, time to up the ante.

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

Here's my go-to source for info. Great interactive graphs and maps. The peak of the curve is - in the US, at least, coming to its peak...perhaps this week. https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus

Evangelical fundamentalists who openly defied social distancing guidelines are dying of COVID-19 | ...

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

Evolution - it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OtFSDKrq88

Happy Monday! So the Pentagon admitted to seeing objects that they cannot identify flying through ...

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

There is absolutely no logic to the theory that an alien E.T. would travel light-years (which even if a clone or robot could go 1/1000 the speed of light that would be 186,000 miles per hour; That's 51.67 miles per second). And with the nearest star being 4.5 LY away; that would mean, even at that incredible speed...they would take 4,500 years to get here. Let's assume they figured out how to travel the speed of light. That's still 4.5 years...from the nearest star to earth. And scientists now suggest that the nearest planet that might have harbored any life at all (described as 'Earth like") is 80 LY away. That implies that if they had left their planet in 1940, in June....they are still not here yet...and that's going the speed of light. (186,000 miles per second). So Let's give up the consideration that there's ET's visiting us? It would be far smarter for them to call first. And even a call from the 80 LY away "earth-like" planet...if it started in 1940...won't be here yet. And it would take us 80 years to send them back a message....so...if we heard that they said "hi" in a few weeks...and we said "hi" back....they wouldn't get the message until the year 2100. Watch the movie "Contact" to see the most logical way any alien race would even contact us to begin with. It assumes that the "Einstein-Rosen-bridge" or "wormhole" theory is correct....and we have no way to test that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wormhole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRoj3jK37Vc

NOT wearing a MASK in public during a pandemic makes you a RUSSIAN ROULETTE BIOTERRORIST.

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

I wouldn't give them that much credit. They're just profoundly ignorant... I call these deniers the MacArthur Wheelers of the world... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Let's see them wiggle out of this one.

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

More memes attacking the absurdity and hypocrisy....

While you are in lock down you may have time for a laugh.

Robecology comments on May 4, 2020:

Funny one about the Seagulls...I heard someone once describe them as "flying rats"...and it fits! I'll be sharing this video on FB...thanks!

How did you learn to read?

Robecology comments on May 3, 2020:

I can recall when I developed a love for reading...it was watching my mother not being able to put a book down. I honestly think it's generational...if your parents "loved to read" you often do...and the love will be passed on.

Red Bull Magic.

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

I'd like to know the chemistry of these experiments. The turning of a wooden hammer handle to rubber in seconds? Not likely.

the problem isn't the lockdown, the problem is income inequality.

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

You're right...but you're preaching to the choir. We need to get laws changed...

[theguardian.com] Pompeii recycled

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

Sharing this to my Ecology page!

When I die, as we all must, I hope for peace: maybe even a dreamless sleep as the Buddhist's yearn ...

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

My go-to meme on dying. By the famous Agnostic/Atheist/Scientist Richard Dawkins.

Will protecting 30 percent of Earth prevent the extinction crisis? | Science News

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

...and that's only land species - and our "earth" was misnamed...it should be called planet "Ocean".

Happy Saturday! It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood, so most of my day will be spent out in my ...

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

I moved to a Condo in '15....and the thing i missed most was my involvement with plants. ) I gardened often at the old home...(1st pic of me gardening...sorry it's rotated incorrectly). so I was sorely missing my hands in the soil....so to speak. (2nd pic of my feeble attempt at growing orchids). I eventually found two gardens that welcomed volunteers; a local "commemorative" garden (3rd image) with all sorts of named and dedicated walkway stones...and a public "Botanical Garden" about 15 minutes from my home. Thirst quenched. Hey Agnostic #Admin... what's with the poor rotation of the images? None are like that in my album!

Hey everyone, I'd love to get your opinion here.

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

The "White" sub-species (technically sub because it's been well known for a while now that we're all one species) are allegedly from the "Caucasus mountain range of Northern Turkey and southern Russia. There were few "Jewish" people - if any there....so go with #FrayedBear's comments..."Who gives a brass razoo?" (that's a new one to me...but I get the gist....) My grandfather on my mother's side came from this region, as well...and he was jewish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasus_Mountains

As has happened for me several times before on here, this past week, not one, but this time two ...

Robecology comments on May 2, 2020:

I find a lot of attractve young "players" on WWF...who suddenly disappear. I even got my first bribe email suggesting they've "watched and filmed me" and demanding bitcoin for ransom...so be careful out there...

[scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net] Definition of Liberal. Agree/Disagree?

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

I have two memes that I keep handy - that are JFK's and Eleanor Roosevelt's explanations of "Liberalism".

We've lost all sense of logic and our innovation.

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

What do you mean "we"? There's all sorts of folk out there - the ones who seem to sacrifice the sanity and morality seem far more like Trump supporters than Trump haters. The eloquence, the wisdom, the sophistication of Obama made us proud - even those who harbored some racial biases - to have such an articulate, considerate president. This person who holds the office now - what a sad, sorry example of an allegedly rich person. The point of getting rid of Trump is to get someone in the office with wisdom, maturity, and honesty. Trump's obviously lacking in those features.

Happy Friday Everybody! What are your thoughts on cannabis?

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

I've been a user...never an abuser....up until just a few years ago...and I started in the mid 60's fresh out of college. I quit for two reasons; #1; When you are young - it's OK to be ravenously hungry and unforgiveably, foolishly forgetful. When you're older...it's called Obesity and Dimentia. The fun just went away. #2. Blood pressure and pulse changes. I'm now on two different blood pressure meds...and one time when stoned I took my BP...then retook it...then took it again...and that did it for me.

The perfect sport during COVID-19

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

Isn't that were we get Touché from? Borrowed from French touché, past participle of toucher (“to touch”). More at touch.

I have been trying to identify this bird for longer than I want to admit. Anybody familiar?

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

The Merlin Bird ID calls it a Magnolia Warbler...

I have finally been able to emotionally and intellectually say that I give up on dating.

Robecology comments on May 1, 2020:

You are not alone. Now the thing to do is realize how you can run your own program, cook and clean when you decide it’s time, and etc. You’re finally dong everything just for yourself...which can be very uplifting. It’s time to fall in love with yourself.

Interesting perspective .

Robecology comments on Apr 30, 2020:

The last paragraph in the article is so important; "The path is clear. The way to defeat Trump is to raise turnout among traditional non-voters. To do that, Democrats not only have to fight for mail-in ballots but also articulate an affirmative vision for the future that speaks to the needs of working class people of all races."

Why MDMA Sex Feels So Good [vice.com]

Robecology comments on Apr 29, 2020:

You can do drugs to alter sex...but why try to alter the normal chemistry of your body? Why are you afraid to try for "natural" ecstasy? Do you find it too difficult to achieve?

More pictures taken from a train.

Robecology comments on Apr 29, 2020:

The fourth one....showing the uplifted flat rocks deposited eons ago....magnificent.