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Why Religion Is Not Going Away and Science Will Not Destroy It
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 2, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
Given the total number of Nobel Prize winners and scientists extant, this is a significantly insignificant number. The fact that these scientists felt brave enough or held strong enough convictions to come forward is laudable.
The danger to them comes from the fear that publically acknowledging their atheism could be used as a criterion for denying them advancement, or funding for a project. There is no easy accessible empirical evidence, but substantial anecdotal evidence to the fact that this operates in society. Just read the corpus of posts on this site, denial or discrimination due to proclaiming atheism brings repercussions.
My first degree was in Anthropology. One of the things that Anthroplogy makes evident is that culture is a very powerful force. Denying or bucking the culture is too uncomfortable for many. Having been in Academia, I am also aware how assiduously academicians protect their potential financial sources. Such simple things as an ill thought out comment in a bio can lose one a funding source.
I have no way of empirically knowing if a "theist" scientist compromised their science by being a believer. I'm not sure they would be aware of any such decision or compromise themselves. I still contend that you cannot serve two masters without some compromise in either or both. In the big picture or long run, the same results may eventually arise, perhaps not. I for one am tired of people trying to meld the two and diluting both, eg. "The Zen of Physics" or "Dancing Wu Li Master". If you generalize too far anything is related, but nothing is said.
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 2, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
Given the total number of Nobel Prize winners and scientists extant, this is a significantly insignificant number. The fact that these scientists felt brave enough or held strong enough convictions to come forward is laudable.
The danger to them comes from the fear that publically acknowledging their atheism could be used as a criterion for denying them advancement, or funding for a project. There is no easy accessible empirical evidence, but substantial anecdotal evidence to the fact that this operates in society. Just read the corpus of posts on this site, denial or discrimination due to proclaiming atheism brings repercussions.
My first degree was in Anthropology. One of the things that Anthroplogy makes evident is that culture is a very powerful force. Denying or bucking the culture is too uncomfortable for many. Having been in Academia, I am also aware how assiduously academicians protect their potential financial sources. Such simple things as an ill thought out comment in a bio can lose one a funding source.
I have no way of empirically knowing if a "theist" scientist compromised their science by being a believer. I'm not sure they would be aware of any such decision or compromise themselves. I still contend that you cannot serve two masters without some compromise in either or both. In the big picture or long run, the same results may eventually arise, perhaps not. I for one am tired of people trying to meld the two and diluting both, eg. "The Zen of Physics" or "Dancing Wu Li Master". If you generalize too far anything is related, but nothing is said.
Never sent for one because of my skepticism.
Novelty comments on May 2, 2020:
It’s enough to shed some light on Elizabeth Warrens DNA results. It’s why I didn’t think those results were significant then or now. Considering the random nature of genetics a person could have a sibling (non identical twin) that shows a radically different ethnic background depending on how ...
t1nick replies on May 2, 2020:
On top of that, there is no control and quality control between the methodologies used by individual companies who offer these services. Each company that offer DNA heritage tracking use their own process. The processes are not consistent across the industry and substantial errors have been found in many trials (as would be expected).
Novelty comments on May 2, 2020:
It’s enough to shed some light on Elizabeth Warrens DNA results. It’s why I didn’t think those results were significant then or now. Considering the random nature of genetics a person could have a sibling (non identical twin) that shows a radically different ethnic background depending on how ...
t1nick replies on May 2, 2020:
On top of that, there is no control and quality control between the methodologies used by individual companies who offer these services. Each company that offer DNA heritage tracking use their own process. The processes are not consistent across the industry and substantial errors have been found in many trials (as would be expected).
On Wednesday, the Mayor of Gallup, NM asked the Governor for a declaration of a state of emergency ...
RavenCT comments on May 1, 2020:
Scary!
Make sure you use a mask when you have to go out.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I do, and take alcohol wipes when I get back in the car. Thanks.
RavenCT comments on May 1, 2020:
Scary!
Make sure you use a mask when you have to go out.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I do, and take alcohol wipes when I get back in the car. Thanks.
Why Religion Is Not Going Away and Science Will Not Destroy It
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
Culture is a difficult thing to overcome. When you are born into a culture that has a strong religious tradition its is difficult to deny and overcome. From the time you are born to the time you die you are bombarded by symbolism, imagery, and messages that insist you believe. If becomes difficult to consider other alternatives. Your peers believe, your family believes, your friends believe, and the institutions you are beholding to wrap themselves in these beliefs. The exoectations are that you believe. It's a rare few that can fight against and overcome this type of pressure and take a different path.
Nobel prize winners are no exception. In fact they often tend to somewhat timid and undercongident when they are not In their academic environment and among their peers. I suspect that many are believers in word only, just to protect themselves. Furthermore. I suspect that their competing paradigms got in their way on more than one occasion. I also suspect that their religious beliefs suffered on more occasion as they had give in to their scientific paradigm.
I hate equivocation.
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
Culture is a difficult thing to overcome. When you are born into a culture that has a strong religious tradition its is difficult to deny and overcome. From the time you are born to the time you die you are bombarded by symbolism, imagery, and messages that insist you believe. If becomes difficult to consider other alternatives. Your peers believe, your family believes, your friends believe, and the institutions you are beholding to wrap themselves in these beliefs. The exoectations are that you believe. It's a rare few that can fight against and overcome this type of pressure and take a different path.
Nobel prize winners are no exception. In fact they often tend to somewhat timid and undercongident when they are not In their academic environment and among their peers. I suspect that many are believers in word only, just to protect themselves. Furthermore. I suspect that their competing paradigms got in their way on more than one occasion. I also suspect that their religious beliefs suffered on more occasion as they had give in to their scientific paradigm.
I hate equivocation.
On Wednesday, the Mayor of Gallup, NM asked the Governor for a declaration of a state of emergency ...
Fred_Snerd comments on May 1, 2020:
It's nice to hear about people taking action to flatten the curve.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I hear staff members had difficulty getting home today from work.
Fred_Snerd comments on May 1, 2020:
It's nice to hear about people taking action to flatten the curve.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I hear staff members had difficulty getting home today from work.
Why Religion Is Not Going Away and Science Will Not Destroy It
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
I still disagree. Your are splitting between two very different Masters, even if not in the same location. You will never be totally true to either. It's different than wearing two hats. Hats are passive, paradigms are not.
t1nick comments on Apr 30, 2020:
I agree the first one is truly a myth. No matter how socially encompassing science becomes in society, there will always be religion. There are always weak minds who prefer to be told rather than asking the hard questions and questioning eatliercheld paradigms.
However, science and religion are...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@TheMiddleWay
I still disagree. Your are splitting between two very different Masters, even if not in the same location. You will never be totally true to either. It's different than wearing two hats. Hats are passive, paradigms are not.
How a Landmark Physics Paper from the 1970s Uncannily Describes the COVID-19 Pandemic
Phil ...
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@yvilletom
Again I disagree.
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@yvilletom
Again I disagree.
[theweek.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Leaving Trump in office instead of Biden in my mind is like leaving Jeffrey Dahmer in office when you could have had O.J Simpson replace him.
There’s no reasonable choice here.
💋
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
As the old saying goes, :The evil of two lessers". Lol
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Leaving Trump in office instead of Biden in my mind is like leaving Jeffrey Dahmer in office when you could have had O.J Simpson replace him.
There’s no reasonable choice here.
💋
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
As the old saying goes, :The evil of two lessers". Lol
How a Landmark Physics Paper from the 1970s Uncannily Describes the COVID-19 Pandemic
Phil ...
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@yvilletom
I disagree with that. I have encoutered experiments that were developed by astrophysicists that were built faithfully along the scientific methodology.
Physicists and astrophysicists are essentially mathematicians that use real life applications. I think you are over generalizing the role of theoretical physics. Technology has built around hypothesize that was built to collect data. Data was collected, it was inserted in the mathematics and the results were consistent. Its bern replicated with similar results.
There are some very extreme hypotheses and proclamations of course. But by and large the astrophysicists work I've encountered used solid scientific methodology.
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@yvilletom
I disagree with that. I have encoutered experiments that were developed by astrophysicists that were built faithfully along the scientific methodology.
Physicists and astrophysicists are essentially mathematicians that use real life applications. I think you are over generalizing the role of theoretical physics. Technology has built around hypothesize that was built to collect data. Data was collected, it was inserted in the mathematics and the results were consistent. Its bern replicated with similar results.
There are some very extreme hypotheses and proclamations of course. But by and large the astrophysicists work I've encountered used solid scientific methodology.
Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@snytiger6
My lips are sealed. Mums the word. Lol. 😑
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@snytiger6
My lips are sealed. Mums the word. Lol. 😑
How a Landmark Physics Paper from the 1970s Uncannily Describes the COVID-19 Pandemic
Phil ...
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I haven't been a regular follower of Scientific American for awhile. So I defer to you regarding your criticisms. But take exception regarding your criticism of their coverage of the Big Bang.
It appears your criticism is couched in a personal agenda. It would appear from your wording that you are opposed to the theoretical tenacity of the Big Bang event. Furthermore, it seems your criticism revolves around the fact that most of the principles surrounding the Big Bang theory cannot be demonstrated or measured with a conventional physical experiment.
If this is the case, your criticism is partially specious. It is true that the majority of the theories are based upon mathematical modeling that is based on real measurable data. The calculations are formulated using solid scientific methodology. The data and calculations appear to be consistent and the best explanation for the observations made. Yes, some aspects are truly theoretical, but you have to start somewhere, then develop your hypothesis and design an experiment to test.
Anyway, that's the impression I got from the way you worded the end of your post
yvilletom comments on May 1, 2020:
If we take out the magic-implying term “Uncannily Describes the COVID-19” we can read a supportable statement: ‘...from the 1970s describes a Pandemic”. But, unless a title grabs eyes, it fails.
Decades ago I read SciAm regularly. Did I imagine a concern with evidence? Its editors are now...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I haven't been a regular follower of Scientific American for awhile. So I defer to you regarding your criticisms. But take exception regarding your criticism of their coverage of the Big Bang.
It appears your criticism is couched in a personal agenda. It would appear from your wording that you are opposed to the theoretical tenacity of the Big Bang event. Furthermore, it seems your criticism revolves around the fact that most of the principles surrounding the Big Bang theory cannot be demonstrated or measured with a conventional physical experiment.
If this is the case, your criticism is partially specious. It is true that the majority of the theories are based upon mathematical modeling that is based on real measurable data. The calculations are formulated using solid scientific methodology. The data and calculations appear to be consistent and the best explanation for the observations made. Yes, some aspects are truly theoretical, but you have to start somewhere, then develop your hypothesis and design an experiment to test.
Anyway, that's the impression I got from the way you worded the end of your post
Galileo's Lessons for Living and Working Through a Plague.
FearlessFly comments on May 1, 2020:
"Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it"
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Santayana
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I have always believed that as well.
FearlessFly comments on May 1, 2020:
"Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it"
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Santayana
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
I have always believed that as well.
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, ...
ToolGuy comments on May 1, 2020:
Nature is adaptive not efficient! We should learn something from it.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@ToolGuy
True, but exceptions as opposed to rule. And they impair evolutionary fitness, the adaptation either re-adspts or species goes extinct.
ToolGuy comments on May 1, 2020:
Nature is adaptive not efficient! We should learn something from it.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
@ToolGuy
True, but exceptions as opposed to rule. And they impair evolutionary fitness, the adaptation either re-adspts or species goes extinct.
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, ...
jasen comments on May 1, 2020:
This is already being argued, some say it was for display and not an indicator of an aquatic lifestyle....
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
That is possible. I would suggest looking at the articulation wear between tail vertebrae. If it was partially aquatic and depended upon the tail for propulsion and balance in the water, it will show more use wear at articulation surfaces than something used strictly for adornment. Might be observable in fossil specimen depending upon preservation and rock matrix.
jasen comments on May 1, 2020:
This is already being argued, some say it was for display and not an indicator of an aquatic lifestyle....
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
That is possible. I would suggest looking at the articulation wear between tail vertebrae. If it was partially aquatic and depended upon the tail for propulsion and balance in the water, it will show more use wear at articulation surfaces than something used strictly for adornment. Might be observable in fossil specimen depending upon preservation and rock matrix.
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, ...
ToolGuy comments on May 1, 2020:
Nature is adaptive not efficient! We should learn something from it.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Nature is both adaptive and efficient in most instances
I think this what you meant I think. Lol
ToolGuy comments on May 1, 2020:
Nature is adaptive not efficient! We should learn something from it.
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Nature is both adaptive and efficient in most instances
I think this what you meant I think. Lol
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, ...
Charlene comments on May 1, 2020:
Awesome ain't it..💗
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Nature just loves to experiment. Lol
Charlene comments on May 1, 2020:
Awesome ain't it..💗
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Nature just loves to experiment. Lol
Archaeologists have a lot of dates wrong for North American indigenous history – but new ...
Triphid comments on Apr 30, 2020:
There appears to plenty of Archaeological evidence to show that Columbus was definitely NOT the first European to reach the Americas, the Vikings were more than likely there centuries before him and the Chinese weren't such slouches at Open Seas sailing either.
Even the idea that North American ...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Most archaeologists except the 20,000 to 15,000 yr window for arrival. There is some evidence for three waves of migration during this window; one from Siberia, one from northern Europe, and a third from Micronesia
Also there is a village in the Carolinas or Virginia (read about last year and cannot remember which) that predates Columbus by a couple hundred years. Appears to be of Irish ancestry.
Triphid comments on Apr 30, 2020:
There appears to plenty of Archaeological evidence to show that Columbus was definitely NOT the first European to reach the Americas, the Vikings were more than likely there centuries before him and the Chinese weren't such slouches at Open Seas sailing either.
Even the idea that North American ...
t1nick replies on May 1, 2020:
Most archaeologists except the 20,000 to 15,000 yr window for arrival. There is some evidence for three waves of migration during this window; one from Siberia, one from northern Europe, and a third from Micronesia
Also there is a village in the Carolinas or Virginia (read about last year and cannot remember which) that predates Columbus by a couple hundred years. Appears to be of Irish ancestry.
Mummies discovered in burial shaft in Egypt
Francesca Street, CNN • Updated 28th April 2020
...
t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2020:
About ten years ago, I had my high school science students use chipped stone flakes to scrape and cut different types of leather. We then took the chopped stone pieces up to Las Alamos Labs to the scanning electron microscope. The operator took micrograph pictures of the use wear found on the ...
t1nick replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@EyesThatSmile
I tend to like projects to supplement my standard curriculum ( not replace, supplement). Being a scientist before a teacher I have been lucky enough to introduce some real world science into many of my classes.
t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2020:
About ten years ago, I had my high school science students use chipped stone flakes to scrape and cut different types of leather. We then took the chopped stone pieces up to Las Alamos Labs to the scanning electron microscope. The operator took micrograph pictures of the use wear found on the ...
t1nick replies on Apr 30, 2020:
@EyesThatSmile
I tend to like projects to supplement my standard curriculum ( not replace, supplement). Being a scientist before a teacher I have been lucky enough to introduce some real world science into many of my classes.
My contribution for Wednesday; Gem series
FLUORITE
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Marionville comments on Apr 30, 2020:
Another very pretty one...when there are imperfections the prettier they seem to be!
t1nick replies on Apr 30, 2020:
Often it's the impurities in a mineral that gives its color
Marionville comments on Apr 30, 2020:
Another very pretty one...when there are imperfections the prettier they seem to be!
t1nick replies on Apr 30, 2020:
Often it's the impurities in a mineral that gives its color
Sophia Loren
OldMetalHead comments on Apr 29, 2020:
I found the original shot and another one!
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
Cool
OldMetalHead comments on Apr 29, 2020:
I found the original shot and another one!
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
Cool
Sophia Loren
t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2020:
Is this photoshopped. Looks like her face might be?
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@OldMetalHead Thanks. It's just that the face looks more detailed the rest of the pic. Oh well. No worries, it's all good. Lol
t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2020:
Is this photoshopped. Looks like her face might be?
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@OldMetalHead Thanks. It's just that the face looks more detailed the rest of the pic. Oh well. No worries, it's all good. Lol
Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@snytiger6
Gad, just what we need. Mutant white national asswipes running around loose.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@snytiger6
Gad, just what we need. Mutant white national asswipes running around loose.
Mummies discovered in burial shaft in Egypt
Francesca Street, CNN • Updated 28th April 2020
...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@ToolGuy
Perhaps. Have you looked into the cognitive ability resesrch on dolphins and corvids?
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@ToolGuy
Perhaps. Have you looked into the cognitive ability resesrch on dolphins and corvids?
Mummies discovered in burial shaft in Egypt
Francesca Street, CNN • Updated 28th April 2020
...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@ToolGuy
True, but what I refer to is much simpler. Just a cognitive (not necessarily abstract understanding) that one's death in imminent and unavoidable.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@ToolGuy
True, but what I refer to is much simpler. Just a cognitive (not necessarily abstract understanding) that one's death in imminent and unavoidable.
Mummies discovered in burial shaft in Egypt
Francesca Street, CNN • Updated 28th April 2020
...
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
Interesting observation. I assume that a deer that eventually succumbs in its efforts to avoid the pack of wolves preying upon it and is finally brought down realized just prior to its last breath is aware of its impending death. I'm not sure that it is able to abstractly understand that death is imminent like a human. But is undoubtedly aware that its demise is upon it. Is this what you meant?
ToolGuy comments on Apr 29, 2020:
It occurred to me looking at this that the notion that humans are the only species who can conceive of their death might be wrong. Because we have difficulty or are unable to conceive of our own death we go through elaborate rituals to imagine an after life.
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
Interesting observation. I assume that a deer that eventually succumbs in its efforts to avoid the pack of wolves preying upon it and is finally brought down realized just prior to its last breath is aware of its impending death. I'm not sure that it is able to abstractly understand that death is imminent like a human. But is undoubtedly aware that its demise is upon it. Is this what you meant?
My contribution for Tuesday: Gem Series
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WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
Yeah. There are a number locations along the Front Range of Colorado where small kimberlites reach the surface. Problem is that they tend to be small, difficult to distinguish from the surrounding parent rock are located in nearly inaccessible locations, and produce small non quality diamond specimens. Good for a days work if you like working really hard and walk away empty handed. Lol
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 29, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
Yeah. There are a number locations along the Front Range of Colorado where small kimberlites reach the surface. Problem is that they tend to be small, difficult to distinguish from the surrounding parent rock are located in nearly inaccessible locations, and produce small non quality diamond specimens. Good for a days work if you like working really hard and walk away empty handed. Lol
My contribution for Tuesday: Gem Series
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WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
I have heard of this. I just didn't realize that it was called a "Crater" in its name.
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
I have heard of this. I just didn't realize that it was called a "Crater" in its name.
Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@Novelty
I predict that they would go eagerly. The word "bikini" appears in the name.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@Novelty
I predict that they would go eagerly. The word "bikini" appears in the name.
[theweek.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Leaving Trump in office instead of Biden in my mind is like leaving Jeffrey Dahmer in office when you could have had O.J Simpson replace him.
There’s no reasonable choice here.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Biden is generally unsatisfactory. Mostly he is an old white guy with understanding on many issues with a 1970 's perspective. So ingrained, that he is incaplable of changing his paradigm at this late time in his life.
However, the goal isnt so much Biden. The goal is ousting Trump. Biden would repair a number of things and do little damage that wouln't be irrepairable. It's not a gourmand's choice, but sustenance for an ailing nation.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Leaving Trump in office instead of Biden in my mind is like leaving Jeffrey Dahmer in office when you could have had O.J Simpson replace him.
There’s no reasonable choice here.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Biden is generally unsatisfactory. Mostly he is an old white guy with understanding on many issues with a 1970 's perspective. So ingrained, that he is incaplable of changing his paradigm at this late time in his life.
However, the goal isnt so much Biden. The goal is ousting Trump. Biden would repair a number of things and do little damage that wouln't be irrepairable. It's not a gourmand's choice, but sustenance for an ailing nation.
Christian Nationalists Call For Secession, Formation Of White Ethnostate | Michael Stone
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
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t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Somewhere on the globe there has to be barren, windswept island (probably very southern Indian Ocean) where we can give them to live out their fantasy.
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
I hope they succeed, putting all the bad people in one spot makes it a lot easier to blow them all up.
Just sayin.
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t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Somewhere on the globe there has to be barren, windswept island (probably very southern Indian Ocean) where we can give them to live out their fantasy.
My contribution for Tuesday: Gem Series
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WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
Actually I haven't. Sounds like fun.
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
Actually I haven't. Sounds like fun.
My contribution for Tuesday: Gem Series
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WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
I may take you up on that sometime down the line. I have never been to N.C. I have been to Virginia, Georgia, Florida, but not NC. Thanks
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
@WonderWartHog99
I may take you up on that sometime down the line. I have never been to N.C. I have been to Virginia, Georgia, Florida, but not NC. Thanks
Religion was destroyed! By whom?
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Thanks for the heroic intentions and frankly feminist can use all the allies we can get but let me tell you we have been fighting long before you came along and we'll continue long after you're gone.
Alpha male pretense isn't as helpful for feminist as you might think.
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t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Another example of "mansplaining"?
Novelty comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Thanks for the heroic intentions and frankly feminist can use all the allies we can get but let me tell you we have been fighting long before you came along and we'll continue long after you're gone.
Alpha male pretense isn't as helpful for feminist as you might think.
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t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
Another example of "mansplaining"?
My contribution for Tuesday: Gem Series
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WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
A little of both. I teach college geology and like rocks, gems, and minerals. And like some of my students I tend to be visual learner. On top of that I'm somewhat anal. Lol 😁
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 28, 2020:
## My reply for Tuesday: are you a rock hound or just like to look at pretty pictures?
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
A little of both. I teach college geology and like rocks, gems, and minerals. And like some of my students I tend to be visual learner. On top of that I'm somewhat anal. Lol 😁
Skeletal damage hints some hunter-gatherer women fought in battles.
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Well, let's think about this...the men are out, maybe days away, trapping mastodons or whatever. The females and their kids are keeping the camp going, gathering necessities, etc. And other tribes know this pattern. The women had Better be ferocious at defense!
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
That's one good scenario that logically probably did occur. Even more basic is that humans were puny compared to both their prey and their predators, survival dictated that everyone in the social group be prepared to do what is necessary, including wielding a weapon.
AnneWimsey comments on Apr 28, 2020:
Well, let's think about this...the men are out, maybe days away, trapping mastodons or whatever. The females and their kids are keeping the camp going, gathering necessities, etc. And other tribes know this pattern. The women had Better be ferocious at defense!
t1nick replies on Apr 28, 2020:
That's one good scenario that logically probably did occur. Even more basic is that humans were puny compared to both their prey and their predators, survival dictated that everyone in the social group be prepared to do what is necessary, including wielding a weapon.
Skeletal damage hints some hunter-gatherer women fought in battles.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 27, 2020:
Makes sense to me. No reason for women not to be active in hunting and fighting.
t1nick replies on Apr 27, 2020:
Female warriors were found in many cultures.
ToolGuy comments on Apr 27, 2020:
Makes sense to me. No reason for women not to be active in hunting and fighting.
t1nick replies on Apr 27, 2020:
Female warriors were found in many cultures.
My contribution for Sunday - the Gem Series
BERYL
Beryl
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Charlene comments on Apr 26, 2020:
South Carolina has the finest Emeralds in the world, known for it clarity and depth of color..
t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
Cool. I did not know that. I'm familiar the South Ametican sources.
Charlene comments on Apr 26, 2020:
South Carolina has the finest Emeralds in the world, known for it clarity and depth of color..
t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
Cool. I did not know that. I'm familiar the South Ametican sources.
OBITUARY 22 APRIL 2020
Jennifer Clack (1947–2020)
Palaeontologist who described how ...
Novelty comments on Apr 26, 2020:
I love her Star Trek uniform.
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t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
I think that broach is a lungish which lives in water, but can use its fins to climb out onto dry land.
Novelty comments on Apr 26, 2020:
I love her Star Trek uniform.
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t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
I think that broach is a lungish which lives in water, but can use its fins to climb out onto dry land.
My contribution for Sunday - the Gem Series
BERYL
Beryl
...
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 26, 2020:
## I travel through a section of North Carolina, known for their gem mines. You could spend a vacation roaming these places: ...
t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
Thanks for the reference
WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 26, 2020:
## I travel through a section of North Carolina, known for their gem mines. You could spend a vacation roaming these places: ...
t1nick replies on Apr 26, 2020:
Thanks for the reference
The first frog fossil from Antarctica has been found
An ancient amphibian sheds light on when the ...
Charlene comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Wow interesting..I knew about the split up of Gonwanda..the interesting thing is that this find still has a living relative..awesome..
t1nick replies on Apr 25, 2020:
After careful genome tracing and collating they found a common ancestor living in NYC going by the name of Kermit and living in a small flat uptown. Lol
Charlene comments on Apr 25, 2020:
Wow interesting..I knew about the split up of Gonwanda..the interesting thing is that this find still has a living relative..awesome..
t1nick replies on Apr 25, 2020:
After careful genome tracing and collating they found a common ancestor living in NYC going by the name of Kermit and living in a small flat uptown. Lol
My contribution for Friday:
ZOISITE
zoisite (tanzanite)
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Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I like the yellow one.. It also looks like a robot face 😊
I generally prefer rubies though...
t1nick replies on Apr 24, 2020:
The lower left one resembles a mineral known as a "watermelon tourmaline? I like the yellow on as well.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 24, 2020:
I like the yellow one.. It also looks like a robot face 😊
I generally prefer rubies though...
t1nick replies on Apr 24, 2020:
The lower left one resembles a mineral known as a "watermelon tourmaline? I like the yellow on as well.
My contribution for Friday:
ZOISITE
zoisite (tanzanite)
...
itsmedammit comments on Apr 24, 2020:
Interesting colors.
t1nick replies on Apr 24, 2020:
Yeah, I really like the range of colors that it comes in.
itsmedammit comments on Apr 24, 2020:
Interesting colors.
t1nick replies on Apr 24, 2020:
Yeah, I really like the range of colors that it comes in.
Trump and Fox Now Both Silent on Miracle Cure Drug They Promoted
Both President Trump and a ...
t1nick comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Trump, as usual, has a bad case of open mouth exchange foot syndrome. And Trump supporters and FOX still have their usual lobotomies.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@dan325
sadly
t1nick comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Trump, as usual, has a bad case of open mouth exchange foot syndrome. And Trump supporters and FOX still have their usual lobotomies.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
@dan325
sadly
My contribution for Thursday:
YOWAH
Yowah
Yowah is an ...
altschmerz comments on Apr 23, 2020:
You always post such beautiful pictures.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Thank you. I'm visual like my students.
altschmerz comments on Apr 23, 2020:
You always post such beautiful pictures.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Thank you. I'm visual like my students.
My contribution for Thursday:
YOWAH
Yowah
Yowah is an ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Interesting rocks
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
I like the opal with colors rather than the usual white opal.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Interesting rocks
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
I like the opal with colors rather than the usual white opal.
My contribution for Thursday:
YOWAH
Yowah
Yowah is an ...
Charlene comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Opal is my birthstone..
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Cool, time for a trip to Australia to find yourself your birthstone in the wild and have an adventure. Lol
Charlene comments on Apr 23, 2020:
Opal is my birthstone..
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Cool, time for a trip to Australia to find yourself your birthstone in the wild and have an adventure. Lol
Not Paleontology or Archaeology, but Geology
USGS releases first-ever comprehensive geologic map ...
Novelty comments on Apr 23, 2020:
This is a map of thorium concentrations on the lunar surface.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Cool. Question? Is the thorium deposits a consequence of the original impact and formation of the moon.....or is a result of subsequent meteor/asteroid impacts post formation?
Thorium chemistry is not something I have investigated yet.
Novelty comments on Apr 23, 2020:
This is a map of thorium concentrations on the lunar surface.
t1nick replies on Apr 23, 2020:
Cool. Question? Is the thorium deposits a consequence of the original impact and formation of the moon.....or is a result of subsequent meteor/asteroid impacts post formation?
Thorium chemistry is not something I have investigated yet.
Not Paleontology or Archaeology, but Geology
USGS releases first-ever comprehensive geologic map ...
JackPedigo comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Really neat. My question are there still bodies hitting the moon and changing the geography?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
Yes, just like here on earth. Only they do more damage on the moon as there is no atmosphere to burn them up before impacting the surface.
JackPedigo comments on Apr 22, 2020:
Really neat. My question are there still bodies hitting the moon and changing the geography?
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
Yes, just like here on earth. Only they do more damage on the moon as there is no atmosphere to burn them up before impacting the surface.
Not Paleontology or Archaeology, but Geology
USGS releases first-ever comprehensive geologic map ...
Triphid comments on Apr 22, 2020:
If I remember correctly the rocks on and in the moon are mostly from the time when the collision between 2 proto-planets, Earth and Thera, plus the remains of the literally millions of meteorites that have struck it since then only they would be far better preserved than if they were here on earth,...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
I think there might be some volcanic. The core of the moon is nickel-iron like the Earth, and surrounded by a molten layer.
Triphid comments on Apr 22, 2020:
If I remember correctly the rocks on and in the moon are mostly from the time when the collision between 2 proto-planets, Earth and Thera, plus the remains of the literally millions of meteorites that have struck it since then only they would be far better preserved than if they were here on earth,...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
I think there might be some volcanic. The core of the moon is nickel-iron like the Earth, and surrounded by a molten layer.
Why Bats Are One of Evolution’s Greatest Puzzles
Paleontologists seek the ancestors that could ...
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid
I'll have look into that. I have the phylogenetic tree in my classroom for all Therapods. It was one of our special projects in my college geology class last year. I thought I read in my research that the sparrow was the most ancient line in the the
avian family. I'll get back to you on that. You may be right.
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid
I'll have look into that. I have the phylogenetic tree in my classroom for all Therapods. It was one of our special projects in my college geology class last year. I thought I read in my research that the sparrow was the most ancient line in the the
avian family. I'll get back to you on that. You may be right.
Why Bats Are One of Evolution’s Greatest Puzzles
Paleontologists seek the ancestors that could ...
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid yes they are part of the Therapod lineage. But Pterasaurs are not the same phylogenetic lineage. It has a completely different lineage.
On intetesresting. phylogrnetically and genetically, the common sparrow is the closest relative to their therapod ancestors of all modern avians.. who would have guessed by looks. Lol
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 22, 2020:
@Triphid yes they are part of the Therapod lineage. But Pterasaurs are not the same phylogenetic lineage. It has a completely different lineage.
On intetesresting. phylogrnetically and genetically, the common sparrow is the closest relative to their therapod ancestors of all modern avians.. who would have guessed by looks. Lol
Why Bats Are One of Evolution’s Greatest Puzzles
Paleontologists seek the ancestors that could ...
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
One interesting point. Birds are considered dinosaurs so to speak, due to their direct descent and closeness of evolution in time. Pterosaurs and birds actually are not related. Two completely different lineages.
Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Well, I tend to see it that 'nature' tries to fill any and niches in the ecosystem so that no niche species goes through without one form or another of predator and thus, overruns the whole system.
After all, did not the Pterasaurs ( flying Dinosaurs) evolve from small to medium sized land and ...
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
One interesting point. Birds are considered dinosaurs so to speak, due to their direct descent and closeness of evolution in time. Pterosaurs and birds actually are not related. Two completely different lineages.
My contribution for Tuesday:
WADI
wa·di
/ˈwädē/
noun
noun:...
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2020:
That is one I am familiar with, and I have no clue why.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
I've done a lot of reading, fiction and nonfiction, about the Sahara. So I frequently run across this word.
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2020:
That is one I am familiar with, and I have no clue why.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
I've done a lot of reading, fiction and nonfiction, about the Sahara. So I frequently run across this word.
For those of you with a mathematical bent, this video explains the statistical analysis that is used...
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Five minutes in I fell asleep.
He has good information, and he’s the grim sleeper.
His video needs music, Juno Reactor might keep the pulse from stopping.
https://youtu.be/1rzrsD5bL6s
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t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
I don't know about a mathematical bend. How about just being "bent?". Lol
Actually I've taken three college statistics courses, and yes I lived to tell about it. One fir my Masters, and two for my PhD. Lol
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Five minutes in I fell asleep.
He has good information, and he’s the grim sleeper.
His video needs music, Juno Reactor might keep the pulse from stopping.
https://youtu.be/1rzrsD5bL6s
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t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
I don't know about a mathematical bend. How about just being "bent?". Lol
Actually I've taken three college statistics courses, and yes I lived to tell about it. One fir my Masters, and two for my PhD. Lol
Skeptoid covers Göbekli Tepe: [skeptoid.
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Civilization keeps being pushed back further and further.
I was taught civilization started about 5000 BCE but humans have amnesia as a species.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
Civilization is also tied to move from hunting and gathering societies and the advent of agriculture. It provided more food, leading to a larger sustainable population and the rise of permanent structures and cities.
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Civilization keeps being pushed back further and further.
I was taught civilization started about 5000 BCE but humans have amnesia as a species.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
Civilization is also tied to move from hunting and gathering societies and the advent of agriculture. It provided more food, leading to a larger sustainable population and the rise of permanent structures and cities.
Producers pay suppliers to take oil off their hands! Is this for real? [commondreams.org]
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
An empty barrel is worth more than the same barrel full of oil.
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t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
True today for sure
Novelty comments on Apr 21, 2020:
An empty barrel is worth more than the same barrel full of oil.
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t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
True today for sure
Trump mimics Hitler... [commondreams.org]
Dhiltong comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Try as he might Trump is no Hitler, he doesn't have near the charisma nor the domestic or economic success that Hitler had. Plus his popularity before he went off the rails was way higher than Trump's anemic 40 something % that no matter what he does or says can push him any higher.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
It doesn't take someone with as much charisma as Hitler. It takes a confluence of events that sets the stage. If the right circumstances were to happen then others who are behind him and manipulative enough could influence him. He is vulnerable to praise. The right cabal working from the inside could tip the scales toward a more fascist regime. He would go along oblivious to the fact that he is being manipulated. He is as dangerous as a Hitler, Mussolini, or a Pinoche. He has no moral compass.
Dhiltong comments on Apr 21, 2020:
Try as he might Trump is no Hitler, he doesn't have near the charisma nor the domestic or economic success that Hitler had. Plus his popularity before he went off the rails was way higher than Trump's anemic 40 something % that no matter what he does or says can push him any higher.
t1nick replies on Apr 21, 2020:
It doesn't take someone with as much charisma as Hitler. It takes a confluence of events that sets the stage. If the right circumstances were to happen then others who are behind him and manipulative enough could influence him. He is vulnerable to praise. The right cabal working from the inside could tip the scales toward a more fascist regime. He would go along oblivious to the fact that he is being manipulated. He is as dangerous as a Hitler, Mussolini, or a Pinoche. He has no moral compass.
I just saw a video from Austin, Texas, where a group of idiots make a small demonstration carrying ...
Mitch07102 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
62M people voted for Trump.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Baaaaaa! Baaaaaa! No wait, this is insulting sheep. They are more intelligent than Trumpers.
1/5 of any population is generally below the average intelligence range. US population 336 million; Trumpers population 62 million, hmmm...1/5.
Mitch07102 comments on Apr 20, 2020:
62M people voted for Trump.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Baaaaaa! Baaaaaa! No wait, this is insulting sheep. They are more intelligent than Trumpers.
1/5 of any population is generally below the average intelligence range. US population 336 million; Trumpers population 62 million, hmmm...1/5.
My contribution for Monday:
VITREOUS
vit·re·ous
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itsmedammit comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Whenever I here this word, my mind automatically goes to vitreous humor.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Sharp edged humor. Not to be confused with vitriolic humor. Lol
itsmedammit comments on Apr 20, 2020:
Whenever I here this word, my mind automatically goes to vitreous humor.
t1nick replies on Apr 20, 2020:
Sharp edged humor. Not to be confused with vitriolic humor. Lol
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@NoMagicCookie
We have cancelled summer school. No plans to return until end of July.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@NoMagicCookie
We have cancelled summer school. No plans to return until end of July.
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@NoMagicCookie
A lot of us are using EDMODO. Response was good at first, but has dwindled to a mere trickle. We have no solution here in the Navajo Res. that I've heard. The explosion of covid in our area has occupied the Tribal Councils attention
Admin. is working on it, but the Navajo capital is slow to respond. About a quarter of our community doesnt have electricity or running water, let alone Internet. Many Smartphones, but are primarily for using in the dorms when students were here.
The Navajo Nation has 220 schools on the reservation over four states: NM, AZ, UT, & CO. They were not prepared to assign technology for every student.
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@NoMagicCookie
A lot of us are using EDMODO. Response was good at first, but has dwindled to a mere trickle. We have no solution here in the Navajo Res. that I've heard. The explosion of covid in our area has occupied the Tribal Councils attention
Admin. is working on it, but the Navajo capital is slow to respond. About a quarter of our community doesnt have electricity or running water, let alone Internet. Many Smartphones, but are primarily for using in the dorms when students were here.
The Navajo Nation has 220 schools on the reservation over four states: NM, AZ, UT, & CO. They were not prepared to assign technology for every student.
Let's discuss censorship.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Sometimes I feel wordy and type too much and it bugs me that I do that.
I know from experience that when I go straight to my point I'm more effective than I am when I add hyperbole and emotional appeals.
I still do it, like taking an emotional dump, after the fact there's less pressure but there ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Jacar
You need an address? How about:
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Wash. D. C. 20006.
It's the local insane asylum.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Sometimes I feel wordy and type too much and it bugs me that I do that.
I know from experience that when I go straight to my point I'm more effective than I am when I add hyperbole and emotional appeals.
I still do it, like taking an emotional dump, after the fact there's less pressure but there ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Jacar
You need an address? How about:
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Wash. D. C. 20006.
It's the local insane asylum.
What are we missing?
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@FearlessFly
me too
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
You know if my hair dye had a bad reaction with my hair dryer and my hair exploded so I couldn't see, hear, or speak I'd still be an atheist.
I need not a single thing from religion, and I honestly hated my graduation ceremonies, insipid little rituals, if I ever get married (0% likely) I would do...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@FearlessFly
me too
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty
I coronal image.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty
I coronal image.
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@JettIf
If I totally knew the answer to that one, I would be able to solve tele-teaching problem associated with this pandemic. Presently, only 30-40% of students are responding to, or are capable of responding to tele-instrction lessons. Using education as the model to answer yourv query. Hetevgies.
In order to solve this problem, it would take a complete re-vamping of the educational system. First, every student in the Nation would be provided with a laptop or tablet. You can't charge them in lower income communities because the average household budget could never afford the cost. Especially if a family has more than one child of school age.
A formal method of documenting and distributing would need to be developed. It should be nationwide to guard against theft and across state line black marketing.
Every family or every living unit block would need access to a modern to recieve wifi service. This means that Service Providers would need to drastically ramp up their service capability. In lieu of a modem-wifi service, the residences need to be wired with a T3 line to provide ethernet instead of wifi.
Teachers would need to be taught how to transition from brick and mortar classroom lessons to tele-instruction (presently happening nationwide due to the pandemic).
As you can see, it's a very complex and multi-layered problem. Now envision extending this to every adult in the US as well. Whew!
t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Mostly true not totally. There is a big slice society that no access to technology or Internet. We often take it fir granted that we we do, everybody does. Just ask any teacher who teaching in any thing other than a high economic income bracket school.
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@JettIf
If I totally knew the answer to that one, I would be able to solve tele-teaching problem associated with this pandemic. Presently, only 30-40% of students are responding to, or are capable of responding to tele-instrction lessons. Using education as the model to answer yourv query. Hetevgies.
In order to solve this problem, it would take a complete re-vamping of the educational system. First, every student in the Nation would be provided with a laptop or tablet. You can't charge them in lower income communities because the average household budget could never afford the cost. Especially if a family has more than one child of school age.
A formal method of documenting and distributing would need to be developed. It should be nationwide to guard against theft and across state line black marketing.
Every family or every living unit block would need access to a modern to recieve wifi service. This means that Service Providers would need to drastically ramp up their service capability. In lieu of a modem-wifi service, the residences need to be wired with a T3 line to provide ethernet instead of wifi.
Teachers would need to be taught how to transition from brick and mortar classroom lessons to tele-instruction (presently happening nationwide due to the pandemic).
As you can see, it's a very complex and multi-layered problem. Now envision extending this to every adult in the US as well. Whew!
Let's discuss censorship.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Sometimes I feel wordy and type too much and it bugs me that I do that.
I know from experience that when I go straight to my point I'm more effective than I am when I add hyperbole and emotional appeals.
I still do it, like taking an emotional dump, after the fact there's less pressure but there ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Gee. typing too much info and overlong responses. Who does that? Lol. I can't imagine.😁
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Sometimes I feel wordy and type too much and it bugs me that I do that.
I know from experience that when I go straight to my point I'm more effective than I am when I add hyperbole and emotional appeals.
I still do it, like taking an emotional dump, after the fact there's less pressure but there ...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Gee. typing too much info and overlong responses. Who does that? Lol. I can't imagine.😁
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty
Don't apologize, I just thought it was funny. I could picture all your fans scratching their heads and going.......What......? Lol
If a person truly wants to know, they can always Google it. Lol
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Novelty
Don't apologize, I just thought it was funny. I could picture all your fans scratching their heads and going.......What......? Lol
If a person truly wants to know, they can always Google it. Lol
Broadband, WiFi, smartphone, iPhone, laptop, tablet, email, SMS, text messaging, Skype, Zoom, ...
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
How many have any idea what a coronal mass ejection event is? Lol. I had to read it twice before I realized what you were talking about. Then it became obvious. Lol.
Novelty comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Most of it runs automatically with little human intervention.
We can waste a tremendous amount of time developing a routine because it'll be required to execute trillions of times without failing.
So we have a lot of people creating new routines, and just a handful maintaining massive server farms...
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
How many have any idea what a coronal mass ejection event is? Lol. I had to read it twice before I realized what you were talking about. Then it became obvious. Lol.
My contribution for Sunday:
UNAKITE
Unakite
First discovered in ...
Davekp comments on Apr 19, 2020:
I find this often on my piece of coast in northern New Brunswick, Canada
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Davekp
Part of it. I did 1,039 miles on my bicycle over 28 days. Began in Yarmouth and returned to Yarmouth. One bike, one person, 30 lbs of camping equipment. One of the highlights of my life.
Davekp comments on Apr 19, 2020:
I find this often on my piece of coast in northern New Brunswick, Canada
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@Davekp
Part of it. I did 1,039 miles on my bicycle over 28 days. Began in Yarmouth and returned to Yarmouth. One bike, one person, 30 lbs of camping equipment. One of the highlights of my life.
My contribution for Sunday:
UNAKITE
Unakite
First discovered in ...
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
named for the Ukana Mountains north of Tennessee with the Greek suffix -ite, meaning belonging to
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@LenHazell53
That's the interesting thing about the English language. The language readily adapts and incorporates new terms continually.
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
named for the Ukana Mountains north of Tennessee with the Greek suffix -ite, meaning belonging to
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
@LenHazell53
That's the interesting thing about the English language. The language readily adapts and incorporates new terms continually.
My contribution for Sunday:
UNAKITE
Unakite
First discovered in ...
Davekp comments on Apr 19, 2020:
I find this often on my piece of coast in northern New Brunswick, Canada
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
I love the Marstime Provinces. I bicycled the entire perimeter of Nova SCotia in 2000. I wasn't able to visit as much of New Brunswick as I would have liked.
Davekp comments on Apr 19, 2020:
I find this often on my piece of coast in northern New Brunswick, Canada
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
I love the Marstime Provinces. I bicycled the entire perimeter of Nova SCotia in 2000. I wasn't able to visit as much of New Brunswick as I would have liked.
My contribution for Sunday:
UNAKITE
Unakite
First discovered in ...
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
named for the Ukana Mountains north of Tennessee with the Greek suffix -ite, meaning belonging to
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
True, look at the next to last paragraph above. It is a Native American (Cherokee) terms for which the mountains are named.
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
named for the Ukana Mountains north of Tennessee with the Greek suffix -ite, meaning belonging to
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
True, look at the next to last paragraph above. It is a Native American (Cherokee) terms for which the mountains are named.
My contribution for Sunday:
UNAKITE
Unakite
First discovered in ...
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Very nice
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Pretty, isn't it.
HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2020:
Very nice
t1nick replies on Apr 19, 2020:
Pretty, isn't it.
My contribution for Saturday
TROGLOBITES
Troglobites
Small creatures that ...
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 18, 2020:
The typo TRIGLOBITES lead me to also think of Trilobites another similar prehistoric creature to TROGLOBITES
Some Trilobites maybe Troglobites but not all Troglobites are Trilobites
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Thanks for catching the typo. Should be fixed now.
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 18, 2020:
The typo TRIGLOBITES lead me to also think of Trilobites another similar prehistoric creature to TROGLOBITES
Some Trilobites maybe Troglobites but not all Troglobites are Trilobites
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Thanks for catching the typo. Should be fixed now.
Trump stated (not that it means much given the source) that Governors had the control over the ...
JimG comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I think he's trying to use the virus and social upheaval to justify suspension of federal elections.
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I wouldnt be surprised at all.
JimG comments on Apr 18, 2020:
I think he's trying to use the virus and social upheaval to justify suspension of federal elections.
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
I wouldnt be surprised at all.
My contribution for Saturday
TROGLOBITES
Troglobites
Small creatures that ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Looks like a mini lobster
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@bobwjr
Yup, I've eaten "mudbugs" many times when I lived and worked in the oil patch in the Gulf Coast.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Looks like a mini lobster
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
@bobwjr
Yup, I've eaten "mudbugs" many times when I lived and worked in the oil patch in the Gulf Coast.
My contribution for Saturday
TROGLOBITES
Troglobites
Small creatures that ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Looks like a mini lobster
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Probably closer to a crayfish. Its lacks all pigment (albino - but not a genetic recessive in this case) and all are born without eyes. Also known as extremophiles. I know. I know, more info than you wanted. Lol.
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 18, 2020:
Looks like a mini lobster
t1nick replies on Apr 18, 2020:
Probably closer to a crayfish. Its lacks all pigment (albino - but not a genetic recessive in this case) and all are born without eyes. Also known as extremophiles. I know. I know, more info than you wanted. Lol.
Trump stated (not that it means much given the source) that Governors had the control over the ...
RavenCT comments on Apr 17, 2020:
What a dick? And I don't say that lightly.
Is he trying to foment civil war? Or a revolution? Man what a twatapotamus....!
I have zero respect for that idgit. He's an embarrassment to this nation.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
I agree. He got voted in with a promise to do things in a different way. Definitely not business as usual.
Now this move serves at least four purposes.
1) it's another attempt to deflect from the fact that he has bungled the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dawdling and denying throughout February and early March.
2) To deflect that he has no workable plan to get the economy back on track in a safe manner. Too many holes and weaknesses in the plan, plus no plan to start the testing necessary to document the actual spread and extent of the virus;
3) To undermine all the Governors (especially the Democratic Governors) who challenged his mistaken authority the last few days;
4) To energize his base and get them worked up since he cannot really have a regular political rally (using bully pulpit as a faux political rally).
RavenCT comments on Apr 17, 2020:
What a dick? And I don't say that lightly.
Is he trying to foment civil war? Or a revolution? Man what a twatapotamus....!
I have zero respect for that idgit. He's an embarrassment to this nation.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
I agree. He got voted in with a promise to do things in a different way. Definitely not business as usual.
Now this move serves at least four purposes.
1) it's another attempt to deflect from the fact that he has bungled the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dawdling and denying throughout February and early March.
2) To deflect that he has no workable plan to get the economy back on track in a safe manner. Too many holes and weaknesses in the plan, plus no plan to start the testing necessary to document the actual spread and extent of the virus;
3) To undermine all the Governors (especially the Democratic Governors) who challenged his mistaken authority the last few days;
4) To energize his base and get them worked up since he cannot really have a regular political rally (using bully pulpit as a faux political rally).
My contribution for Friday:
SARDONYX
sar·don·yx
...
racocn8 comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I've always been fond of the word Chalcedony which is similar...
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
We used chalcedony to described many flakes stone on archaeological sites when I was working in the field.
racocn8 comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I've always been fond of the word Chalcedony which is similar...
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
We used chalcedony to described many flakes stone on archaeological sites when I was working in the field.
[buzzfeednews.com]
Why are so many retailers open?
t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I bought a mobile phone for a relative trapped in another state without communications yesterday. Nobody was allowed in the store. My transaction totally took place on the sidewalk in front of the store. We both wore masks. The salesperson would run back and forth from me back inside to the ...
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Town is a mixture of going in, remaining outside, standing in lines, masked and unmasked bodies. It's definitely zombieville.
t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I bought a mobile phone for a relative trapped in another state without communications yesterday. Nobody was allowed in the store. My transaction totally took place on the sidewalk in front of the store. We both wore masks. The salesperson would run back and forth from me back inside to the ...
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@sassygirl3869 Town is a mixture of going in, remaining outside, standing in lines, masked and unmasked bodies. It's definitely zombieville.
[buzzfeednews.com]
Why are so many retailers open?
Novelty comments on Apr 17, 2020:
*Are sex toys and lingerie essential?*
Why yes, yes they are.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
Adam and Eve.com. lol
Novelty comments on Apr 17, 2020:
*Are sex toys and lingerie essential?*
Why yes, yes they are.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
Adam and Eve.com. lol
I wrote this originally in response to @Novelty Saying taking a principled stand does not make sense...
t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2020:
April 3rd, 1976, I was preparing to finish high school and graduate in May of that year. I too have spent a life of social activism. I protested. But most of my social activism came from teaching in minority and marginalized communities for the last 31 years (after a stint as an archaeologist)....
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy
Perhaps covid., but the dissonance created by him and his followers seem to squeak by without accountability time and time again.
t1nick comments on Apr 17, 2020:
April 3rd, 1976, I was preparing to finish high school and graduate in May of that year. I too have spent a life of social activism. I protested. But most of my social activism came from teaching in minority and marginalized communities for the last 31 years (after a stint as an archaeologist)....
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
@ToolGuy
Perhaps covid., but the dissonance created by him and his followers seem to squeak by without accountability time and time again.
My contribution for Friday:
SARDONYX
sar·don·yx
...
itsmedammit comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I like the sound of the word.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
It doesn't sound like rock does it?
itsmedammit comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I like the sound of the word.
t1nick replies on Apr 17, 2020:
It doesn't sound like rock does it?
This month Princeton released the latest volume of Einstein’s papers, covering the period May ...
yvilletom comments on Apr 16, 2020:
Are you studying AE in detail?
I read Isaacson’s biography and AE’s rebellious ways stood out, probably because I too did some rebelling. Do any of the AE papers you’ve seen show AE’s awareness of it?
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2020:
Not really following AE with intent. Just came upon this. Catch AE articles now and again.
yvilletom comments on Apr 16, 2020:
Are you studying AE in detail?
I read Isaacson’s biography and AE’s rebellious ways stood out, probably because I too did some rebelling. Do any of the AE papers you’ve seen show AE’s awareness of it?
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2020:
Not really following AE with intent. Just came upon this. Catch AE articles now and again.
My contribution for Thusday:
RHODOCHROSITE
rho·do·chro·site
...
Charlene comments on Apr 16, 2020:
I'd use it in my jewelry😁
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2020:
One of my favorite minerals
Charlene comments on Apr 16, 2020:
I'd use it in my jewelry😁
t1nick replies on Apr 16, 2020:
One of my favorite minerals
My contribution for Wednesday:
QUAHAUG or.
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
The fictional town that is the setting for "Family Guy" is named Quahog, and almost everything in the town has a clam reference in it's name.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
Lol
LenHazell53 comments on Apr 15, 2020:
The fictional town that is the setting for "Family Guy" is named Quahog, and almost everything in the town has a clam reference in it's name.
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
Lol
This for those of you critical of the Bernie supporters who are not likely to support Biden.
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@dare2dream
Or lose the race and give it to Trump.
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@dare2dream
Or lose the race and give it to Trump.
This for those of you critical of the Bernie supporters who are not likely to support Biden.
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@dare2dream
You are incorrect. The drop in the bucket argument is why we get people like Trump or Bush into office. Trump is going to make a challenge to results if he loses unless it is a landslide. If you want to get Trump out in Nov. we need all votes. Green while a good moral choice has no chance.
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
@dare2dream
You are incorrect. The drop in the bucket argument is why we get people like Trump or Bush into office. Trump is going to make a challenge to results if he loses unless it is a landslide. If you want to get Trump out in Nov. we need all votes. Green while a good moral choice has no chance.
This for those of you critical of the Bernie supporters who are not likely to support Biden.
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
Did you mean a vote for Bernie is a vote for Trump due to bleeding off votes need to overcome Trump? Or are you saying Biden's and Trump's politics are identical?
Novelty comments on Apr 15, 2020:
You have a choice Biden or Trump, any vote not for Biden is effectively a vote for Trump. Bernie supporters did this in 2016, if you want the same outcome do the same stupid ass thing.
Don’t be a naive child learn a little pragmatism.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 15, 2020:
Did you mean a vote for Bernie is a vote for Trump due to bleeding off votes need to overcome Trump? Or are you saying Biden's and Trump's politics are identical?
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Novelty
This is true what you say. I teach Geology and Physics and I teach this as part of my curriculum. When I was an archaeologist my area of interest was the Altithermal, archeaologically known as the Atchaic Period.
This time frame between 5000-9000 BP was a climatic warm, dry episode. It marked the end of the Big Game hunters (Clovis and Folsum) and the extinction of the Post-pleistocene large mammals. Hunting and gathering strategies replaced big game hunting.
The Anthropocene by definition begins when humans made permanent changes to the surface of the planet. If as you hypothesize, human hunting strategies were responsible for the large mammal extinctions, then yes we can say that constitutes a major change in the surface of the Earth. Then the Antropocene could be hypothesized to have begun 9000 BYBP.
However, if climatic change as the we got further from the actual end of the Pleistocene, then no, the Anthropocene would actually begin with the rise of agriculture and permanent cities, 6000 BP.
I still hold that we have not risen to the level mass extinction event yet. If we continue along the lines we are heading, we will by the end of the Century.
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Novelty
This is true what you say. I teach Geology and Physics and I teach this as part of my curriculum. When I was an archaeologist my area of interest was the Altithermal, archeaologically known as the Atchaic Period.
This time frame between 5000-9000 BP was a climatic warm, dry episode. It marked the end of the Big Game hunters (Clovis and Folsum) and the extinction of the Post-pleistocene large mammals. Hunting and gathering strategies replaced big game hunting.
The Anthropocene by definition begins when humans made permanent changes to the surface of the planet. If as you hypothesize, human hunting strategies were responsible for the large mammal extinctions, then yes we can say that constitutes a major change in the surface of the Earth. Then the Antropocene could be hypothesized to have begun 9000 BYBP.
However, if climatic change as the we got further from the actual end of the Pleistocene, then no, the Anthropocene would actually begin with the rise of agriculture and permanent cities, 6000 BP.
I still hold that we have not risen to the level mass extinction event yet. If we continue along the lines we are heading, we will by the end of the Century.
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Triphid
Yes Newton did say these statement.
The 1st Law actually states: an object at rest or traveling in a straight line motion will remain at rest or in a straight line motion, unless acted upon by an unbalanced outside force.
2nd Law said. F=ma, and you got the 3rd one correct.
Sorry dude I couldn't help myself. I teach physics as well as geology. Lol
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Triphid
Yes Newton did say these statement.
The 1st Law actually states: an object at rest or traveling in a straight line motion will remain at rest or in a straight line motion, unless acted upon by an unbalanced outside force.
2nd Law said. F=ma, and you got the 3rd one correct.
Sorry dude I couldn't help myself. I teach physics as well as geology. Lol
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Triphid
Not talking quality of the driving force just quantity of the outcome.
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@Triphid
Not talking quality of the driving force just quantity of the outcome.
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
dalefvictor comments on Apr 14, 2020:
We as a civilization are not going to stop our effort at suicide unless we start to learn that we cannot make up shit as we goforth. We have to figure out what is real and false and keep these straight. If we are not smart enough to do this then say good bye to all as we will all be gone in about ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
True we have bern rushing towards extinction for the last 6000 years.
dalefvictor comments on Apr 14, 2020:
We as a civilization are not going to stop our effort at suicide unless we start to learn that we cannot make up shit as we goforth. We have to figure out what is real and false and keep these straight. If we are not smart enough to do this then say good bye to all as we will all be gone in about ...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
True we have bern rushing towards extinction for the last 6000 years.
🌹🌺 Twofer Tuesday : part III
See photos in comment section...
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Lounging and shopping naturally...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Out doing yourself tonight. Lol
Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Lounging and shopping naturally...
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Out doing yourself tonight. Lol
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
At the end of the Permian era, 90% of all species (that's species) on the planet, over a 100,000 time period completely disappeared from the planet.
350,000 species have bern identified in the fossil record for this era. Usually the fossil record only represents a minuscule representation of any biota due to the haphazard mechanism involved in fossil preservation.
Given this our actions are heinous and inexcusable, but we havent quite stepped over the mass extinction marker. If we keep up our activity, then all bets are off.
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
At the end of the Permian era, 90% of all species (that's species) on the planet, over a 100,000 time period completely disappeared from the planet.
350,000 species have bern identified in the fossil record for this era. Usually the fossil record only represents a minuscule representation of any biota due to the haphazard mechanism involved in fossil preservation.
Given this our actions are heinous and inexcusable, but we havent quite stepped over the mass extinction marker. If we keep up our activity, then all bets are off.
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Charlene comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Thanks..just what I needed..😳
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Sorry.
Charlene comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Thanks..just what I needed..😳
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Sorry.
A bad time to be alive': Study links ocean deoxygenation to ancient die-off
12 hours ago
by ...
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
💋
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Not quite. Mass extinctions presume multiple species extinctions on a scale that humans haven't reached yet. We lose a species of some organism everyday due to human activity. Not even at that rate, it is infinitesimally small compared to the major geological mass extinctions.
Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Epic mass extinctions over and over, but nothing like the current anthropomorphic extinction which is already worse than many mass extinctions known from the fossil record.
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t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
Not quite. Mass extinctions presume multiple species extinctions on a scale that humans haven't reached yet. We lose a species of some organism everyday due to human activity. Not even at that rate, it is infinitesimally small compared to the major geological mass extinctions.
My contribution for Tuesday:
PAHOEHOE
pa·ho·e·ho·e
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evidentialist comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I like the term, A'a because it always comes out in front on any list of volcano terms.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
I love when I teach igneous rocks when I get to Aa
evidentialist comments on Apr 14, 2020:
I like the term, A'a because it always comes out in front on any list of volcano terms.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
I love when I teach igneous rocks when I get to Aa
Murmuration: the utterance of low continuous sounds or complaining noises.
t1nick comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Seen the starling flocks before.
Reminds me of the infamous Taos, NM hum. Blamed on Los Alamos labs. Lol.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@JackPedigo
My ex lives in Taos and claims she hears occasionally
t1nick comments on Apr 14, 2020:
Seen the starling flocks before.
Reminds me of the infamous Taos, NM hum. Blamed on Los Alamos labs. Lol.
t1nick replies on Apr 14, 2020:
@JackPedigo
My ex lives in Taos and claims she hears occasionally
My contribution for Monday:
OOLITIC
Oolite or oölite ...
djs64 comments on Apr 13, 2020:
The foundational material that Miami, FL sits on is oolitic limestone.
t1nick replies on Apr 13, 2020:
True. Probably one of the best examples around.
djs64 comments on Apr 13, 2020:
The foundational material that Miami, FL sits on is oolitic limestone.
t1nick replies on Apr 13, 2020:
True. Probably one of the best examples around.
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