I personally never met a racist atheist.

t1nick comments on Nov 14, 2018:

Just go over to conservative atheists, you'll find a few. Ive run across them. And they are every bit as virilent as a christian racist. Not to say all conservative atheists are, just a few

t1nick replies on Nov 16, 2018:

@Kafir Thank you Kafir for your clarification and defense. You are exactly right. By all means probably most of the mrmbers on Conservative atheists are not racist, but there are definitely members who are. I have personally encountered them on posts here. I make no appologies for calling out racists.

Trying to reach Level 8.

t1nick comments on Nov 14, 2018:

Go get um DD

t1nick replies on Nov 14, 2018:

@DoDapper Dark chocolate milanos.

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 11, 2018:

This morning there was a post where a member said they woke to news that a friend lost everything in Paradise. She tagged @justjoni. Some people assumed it was Joni. The OP clarified she was tagging Joni hoping she'd reply with her own update because she is in the area as well. Have we definitively ...

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@MarvelAnn thanks marvel for the clarification

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 11, 2018:

This morning there was a post where a member said they woke to news that a friend lost everything in Paradise. She tagged @justjoni. Some people assumed it was Joni. The OP clarified she was tagging Joni hoping she'd reply with her own update because she is in the area as well. Have we definitively ...

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@Justjoni understand. Take care of yourself

I came across this vid on YouTube last night, and found it quite interesting and intriguing: ...

t1nick comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Definitely intriguing

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@Condor5 I familiar with his name as well. Not familiar with hers. Ill have to research her work.

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 11, 2018:

This morning there was a post where a member said they woke to news that a friend lost everything in Paradise. She tagged @justjoni. Some people assumed it was Joni. The OP clarified she was tagging Joni hoping she'd reply with her own update because she is in the area as well. Have we definitively ...

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@Justjoni. Sorry Joni, wasnt sure how many. The gofundme says mom lost everything. I didnt know how many you had. I would not have set up anything without consulting you first. Just checking whether it was possible to attach here it one was set up.

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

ydnil comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Sorry, but I am living in a disaster zone myself. Contrary to public belief, panama city florida is not back to normal. People still living in tents, one hospital partially open, other still closed, schools not open, even little things like television, or internet access in my home,(I have to drive ...

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

Sorry to hear that. So many disasters. Are you getting help and suppory?

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

MarvelAnn comments on Nov 11, 2018:

This morning there was a post where a member said they woke to news that a friend lost everything in Paradise. She tagged @justjoni. Some people assumed it was Joni. The OP clarified she was tagging Joni hoping she'd reply with her own update because she is in the area as well. Have we definitively ...

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

Yes we talkedto her last night on singles chat. She confirmed. A gofundme already exists, set up by her children. gofundme.com

Scientists Discover Adorable Bird That's Actually 3 Species in One

Flyingsaucesir comments on Nov 11, 2018:

If they can and do mate and produce fertile offspring then they are not separate species. Much less separate genera.

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@Flyingsaucesir Not true. I teach evolution. The definition is a general rule. Does not cover every circumstance or every situation. There is an ongoing debate about the definition of a species that is raging in the discipline. Most agree that the definition as it stands in the Biology texts is insufficient to truly define a species.

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

SukiSue comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Someone just told us there is a GoFundMe account on Facebook!!! I'm trying to find it. If anyone does can you please post it here?

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@SukiSue she's in Szn Diego with family, but lost everything in Paradise, including animals

Query- one of the members of our website world just lost everything in the Paradise fire in ...

TheDoubter comments on Nov 11, 2018:

i remembered seeing someone from Paradise but didn't `reemem ber who.6,000 structures destroyed there

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

@JustJoni

Scientists Discover Adorable Bird That's Actually 3 Species in One

Flyingsaucesir comments on Nov 11, 2018:

If they can and do mate and produce fertile offspring then they are not separate species. Much less separate genera.

t1nick replies on Nov 11, 2018:

I disagree. While the general definition contends that a species is an organism that is able to interbreed and produce viable offspring, nature is flexible enough to respond to environmental pressures creatively. This one way in which new species evolve. Nature does not limit itself to our definition or understanding of processes. Reptiles and amphibians can be gender fluid as environmental stresses dictate. who's to say an interbreedibg between similar species cannot end in the creation of a new species.

If anyone fancied a short film prior to our weekly meet-up, I'd like to suggest this one - the first...

t1nick comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Very funny Jnei wherever did you find that. Great art work.

t1nick replies on Nov 10, 2018:

@Jnei Having been to Paris a hand full of times, the images were right on. I'll have to check more if his work out. Ty.

Talk about eyes....this lady had em. And...she could dance her ass off.

t1nick comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Marlena Dietrich? or Jean Harlow

t1nick replies on Nov 10, 2018:

@Seeker55 im wrong again. Lol

Last one for tonight. Let's see who gets this one first.

t1nick comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Marilyn?

t1nick replies on Nov 10, 2018:

@Seeker55 of course. My bad

Hi everyone! I am in WI and interested in looking for arrowheads and other artifacts on private ...

t1nick comments on Nov 7, 2018:

With all due respect. Permission from whom? I sure you mean the land owner, but once removed the projectile point loses all its scientiuc informational value. This is just anither form of pot hunting. If you must remove artifacts, Im sure the state archaeologist has a cooy of the forms they use ...

t1nick replies on Nov 7, 2018:

@DarwinGal. If it going to be plowed, then context will be detroyed anyway. Photogrphing and describing could be of some value. But only if the info is shared with the state archseologist.

What time is Trivia with the yime change. Any change in regularly offered time?

sassygirl3869 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

same time Nick. OK with you?

t1nick replies on Nov 4, 2018:

Cool

Middle class white males abandoned and disenfranchised myth.

JesseBoren comments on Nov 4, 2018:

Man of sure wish I had some of this white male power everyone is awlays talking about. Maybe that's because I've always been poor and poor whites have about as much power as minorities. I'm very aware of who has power and it's not the middle class either. It's not about black or white when it comes ...

t1nick replies on Nov 4, 2018:

I grew up lower middle class. I know yours and their travails. I agree with a lot you espouse, but its more than just money. Money is power true. Access to resources has always been a delimiting and mitigating factor in people becoming successful. The privileges being argued harkened all the way back histrorically with the roots of colonialism. I also disagree with your contention that the middle class should be left alone. If the middle class is the backbone of our society, then we are the ones that should be calling for a positive change. It would benefit them to welcome in the new wave of immigrants, minorities, and women. The success of these groups would not only stimulate our economy, but add a level of intellectual input to tackle new unforseen challenges that will need new ways of percieving to address. Forever yours, a middle class white male, now and firever.

Middle class white males abandoned and disenfranchised myth.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 4, 2018:

I have no apologies for being white. That hasn't stopped me from meeting a few whites who need to apologize. Some people in this world have no idea what equality means and they will do anything to make sure others do not get it. I would personally hate to feel that way and live in the skin of such a...

t1nick replies on Nov 4, 2018:

There was never any mention about having to apologize for being a white male in the original post. That was introduced somewhere along the line by someone else. Perhaps someone who was feeling guilty, who knows. The point is that white males don't need to go around apologizing. Just realize that their contention about being abandoned is a myth. Instead realize that things are changing due to a natural swing in population dynamics. Accept the change and learn how to carve your place in a changing dynamic.

In universities, there are 12 Democrat professors for every Republican, striking!!!

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 3, 2018:

People choose professions based on what is important to them. People go into banking because they like money, law enforcement because they value rules, education because they value knowledge.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Wellspring. Thats quite a sweeping generalization. It appears you are a legend in your own mind. I strive to teach problem solving skills, quite the contrary to non-thinking. But I guess you have a monopoly in that category.

In universities, there are 12 Democrat professors for every Republican, striking!!!

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 3, 2018:

People choose professions based on what is important to them. People go into banking because they like money, law enforcement because they value rules, education because they value knowledge.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Wellspring So sad that's all life is about for you. Sad, sad aesthetics.

In universities, there are 12 Democrat professors for every Republican, striking!!!

t1nick comments on Nov 3, 2018:

That's because most conservatives have an aversion to education and facts. A detriment to teaching at a University or College.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Wellspring. No it has to do with culture. Its not the politics so much as cultural values that are strict. While their students do well on the Pisa, they often lack creativity and out of the box thinking which is often the spring board for advances in all fields. Not only that, but the only students who take the Pisa in Malaysia are those students who have been culled as exceptional. Therefore Malaysias brightest and best end up taking the test. ONLY THEIR BEST AND BRIGHTEST. We on the other hand, being a democracy allow anyone who wants to get an advanced education take the test. This means that we average in the best and the brightest as well as the less adept in our test scores. Our scores represent a greater cross section of our population. So you are comparing apples and oranges.

Middle class white males abandoned and disenfranchised myth.

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

So, whatcha gonna do?

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

About what? There's nothing for me to do. This isn't about me. I don't buy into the the poor me syndrome, so there is nothing I need to do.

In universities, there are 12 Democrat professors for every Republican, striking!!!

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 3, 2018:

People choose professions based on what is important to them. People go into banking because they like money, law enforcement because they value rules, education because they value knowledge.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Wellspring. As an educator, I am constantly learning new things. Things I didn't previously know. Things that have import and things I am able to pass on, and share with my students. Thus making them more competitive in the job market. But I want to thank you for reinforcing @nicknotes point. Because of people like you we don't have to argue our points. You make it for us.

Here is a list of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired

powder comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Self reflection is important here. Why has extreme right become attractive to many? My theory is that the liberal left became too dominant and many felt disenfranchised. That minority rights became more important than the common good. Too many changes too quickly. Left ideals dominated and the ...

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@powder. I concur. I'm from that demographic economically and culturally. But never bought in. I went on to get advsnced degrees and education.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this survey.

t1nick comments on Nov 3, 2018:

1. C. 2. A. 3. C. 4. Mother - moderate. Father - little 5. Yes. 6. Rursl / suburban 7. Colorado

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@SeptemberRain when I did my PhD research, I remember how hard it was to get people to takes surveys. I got just enough to establish a statistically significant sample. Good luck.

Here is a list of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired

powder comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Self reflection is important here. Why has extreme right become attractive to many? My theory is that the liberal left became too dominant and many felt disenfranchised. That minority rights became more important than the common good. Too many changes too quickly. Left ideals dominated and the ...

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

Partially true but not completely. Whites have been in control since they first arrived. First through superior weaponry. Then in access to avenues and power through money and influence. In the last decade, changing demographics have shifted the power base somewhat. Increasing minority population have been able to wrench some of the conventional power from the white demographic, particularily middle class white males. This group had always been able lord themselves over the other minority groups with more or less impunity. As the power bases shifted and liberals responded by demanding greater political correctness, the white male contigency came under scrutiny and pressure to change their ways and manners. They responded by feeling disenfranchised and polarized. Not used to being called on their crap, and not the type given to deep introspection, they in turn rebelled. The important point is that they were not disenfranchised. what they were feeling was equality. Equality on the part of the real segments which had been disenfranchised. Minorities were claiming their rights and demanding equal treatment. Middle class white males who had never been called to a accountability suddenly were being held accountable. They didnt like having to play nice. They werent forgotten, neglected, or forsaken, they were just feeling what equality felt like when others demanded their share.

What I would like to see.

gater comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Name a couple of his lies - if you can.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@gater hahahaha. So sad

What I would like to see.

gater comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Name a couple of his lies - if you can.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

You have to be kidding. There are 4000+ public lies in his first 18 months. He averaged 5 a day over this time span. Talk about deniers syndrome. Hahahahaha

World’s longest sea bridge opens between Hong Kong and mainland China 23 October 2018 ...

t1nick comments on Nov 2, 2018:

Yowsah. Wonder how it handles typhoons and cyclones. Must be in well protected causeway.

t1nick replies on Nov 3, 2018:

@Aivery wow, thats some engineering feat

[yahoo.

BD66 comments on Nov 1, 2018:

I haven't watched Fox News or other Network news in a while, but isn't Fox quite a bit more pro-Israel than all the other networks. Why do you believe they are Anti-Semitic?

t1nick replies on Nov 1, 2018:

FOX and their Evangelical horde aren't pro-Isreal for Israel's sake. They have an alterior agenda. Evangelicals believe that the second coming is very near. That to realize the events necessary for setting the stage for this happening, according to the new testament, it is necessary to move the capital to Jerusalem. It necessary to foment unrest among the Palestinians, and to tear down the Muslim Temple on top of Temple Mount and replace with a Jewish Synagogue. So their motives are suspect and has little or nothing to do with helping Isreali Jews. After all the Jews won't be taken up when the Second Coming occurs according to Evangelicals.

There goes Brazil! Far-right candidate wins Brazil presidential election - CNN [youtube.com]

Zoohome comments on Oct 28, 2018:

Its not the same as here. Trust me

t1nick replies on Oct 28, 2018:

I watched the video clip and Bolsanaro's stances are nearly identical to Trump's. Yes Brazil and the U,S. are very different countries. But the two leaders espouse the same garbage.

I am really craving Turkish preparation coffee.

t1nick comments on Oct 28, 2018:

DD, for twenty years I made a Turkish coffee every morning before work. 20 years ago I bought a brass Lebanese coffee urn that goes on the stove top. I'd put turkish ground coffee in along with a square of 60% cacoa chocolate. It was a heavenly way to start today. So I can appreciate your ...

t1nick replies on Oct 28, 2018:

@DoDapper Actually cold brew is what I order when I'm out and about. Iced at home as my brewing system doesnt make cold brew unfortunately.

Why is the label African Americans used to describe black Americans

t1nick comments on Oct 23, 2018:

That may be why many do not the like the label and have gone back to other monikers, e.g. blacks, negros, etc.

t1nick replies on Oct 24, 2018:

@creative51 recently Bacari Sellers and other black academicians and pundits have taken to using that word in referring to themselves. It may have a limited scope. So I will take back my comment and say it is anecdotal and not necessarily in common usage.

This will be my first post here, and it is very difficult to write, as silly as that may seem.

t1nick comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Welcome to the community. You'll find people to your liking as we are a diverse communiy.

t1nick replies on Oct 22, 2018:

If you like good natured sarcasm, joking, and banter join in the singles group. Most of are not into hitting on fellow members, just lots of talking and joking about, food, sex,alcohol, and life experiences. A fun group.

I am so sick of hearing about violent predatory men.

t1nick comments on Oct 14, 2018:

So what. We should stop our campaign to eradicate boorish and immoral male behavior because you're sick of hearing about it. Why don't you do something to help eradicate, then you wouldn't have to hear about it anymore.

t1nick replies on Oct 16, 2018:

@AmmaRE007 no problem. Welcome to agnostics

Good morning all.

Cutiebeauty comments on Oct 16, 2018:

I sent Dan a pm about last night. I'll be a mod, but I will ban people from chat... Especially the guy from last night.

t1nick replies on Oct 16, 2018:

@Cutiebeauty yeah he came back on as bearman. By then you had blocked him. He was panicked that you were going to bring a legal suit against him. At first we did not know who he was, then it became plain due to his whining and protestations. We tried not so subtly to explain how the site worked. But he wouldn't listen. After an hour of continual panic, he said he would get off and never get on again.

Good morning all.

Cutiebeauty comments on Oct 16, 2018:

I sent Dan a pm about last night. I'll be a mod, but I will ban people from chat... Especially the guy from last night.

t1nick replies on Oct 16, 2018:

@Cutiebeauty Sassy, he went over the line with his comments. He came on first as bhasker. He overstepped the bounds when he said what he would like to do to Cutie sexually. He got off and came under a new id: bearman. We stepped up and defended Cutie and admonished him. He was very slow to understand. Later on the sex talk was the usual banter. Innuendo and good natured bantering. Much like Deveno used to do. Nothing prrsonal and all in good fun. AdamHooper(?) got upset and acted rather childish, and Betty wss uncomfortable at first, but we discussed it with her. She stayed on until she got uncomfortsnle then left. I was on for 4 hrs straight and caught it all.

I am so sick of hearing about violent predatory men.

t1nick comments on Oct 14, 2018:

So what. We should stop our campaign to eradicate boorish and immoral male behavior because you're sick of hearing about it. Why don't you do something to help eradicate, then you wouldn't have to hear about it anymore.

t1nick replies on Oct 14, 2018:

@AmmaRE007 i was supporting you. Reread please

The Multiverse is Faith - Professor Stick (w/ BionicDance) [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on Oct 14, 2018:

No matter what you believe , there's still no proof in any direction .

t1nick replies on Oct 14, 2018:

@Cast1es. With all due respect, they are either hypotheses or theories not both. By the time the jypothesis reaches the theory level they have been tested a multitude of times with hundreds of thoussnds of corroborating data points. A theory when used in its appropriate context is for all intensive purposes a scientific fact. That is until a new technology comes slong allowing us to make substantially more accurate and precise measurements cauding us to tweak are understanfing. But this dynamic and fluid aspect regarding changing extant explanstions is built into the scientific procesd.

The Multiverse is Faith - Professor Stick (w/ BionicDance) [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on Oct 14, 2018:

No matter what you believe , there's still no proof in any direction .

t1nick replies on Oct 14, 2018:

Proof is relative. If proof to you is something tangible that you can hold in your hand, you're right there is nothing tangible that you can hold regarding the multiverse controversy. But to say there is no proof is to disregard a substantial body of work that began with the simple and tangible (Newton-apple falling from tree) and added layers building up to the present hypothetical understanfing. Each step along the way was laboriously checked and cross-checked for clarity and consistency with prevailing understanding of the known math and physics that exists. It is not a frivolous idea or a frivolous concept. It is backed up and supported by a substsntisl corpus of peer reviewed work. Yes faith does play a role. I cannot understand the complex mathematical iterations involved. But I trust the mathematicians and scientists who peer reviewed the foundational work all along the way. Therefore, I place my faith in the body of work, that they are following proper scientific procedures and their resesrch is sound.

maugre preposition Archaic Notwithstanding; in spite of.

t1nick comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Hmmm, first new word I've heard in a long time. Thanks

t1nick replies on Oct 14, 2018:

@schway Interesting. I write poetry and have played with writing in the Victorian form style. I use a 1919 Webster Dictionary for obscure and archaic words. Always on the look out. Thanks.

I'm new to this site and I am a country boy.

t1nick comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Adam my friend, I think that the people on this site have a good sense of right and wrong. I point to our conversation two nights ago on chat. However, because we have unburdoned ourselves of the shackles of religion, there are members who indulge in discussions and activities that they felt ...

t1nick replies on Oct 14, 2018:

@AdamHoople I read and point taken. Later

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

zeuser comments on Oct 8, 2018:

He also enslaved a fair number of Native Americans and unleashed several deadly European diseases on them. Nice hat, though.

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

@birdingnut I have now read your profile.

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

zeuser comments on Oct 8, 2018:

He also enslaved a fair number of Native Americans and unleashed several deadly European diseases on them. Nice hat, though.

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

@birdingnut I apologize, I read your response to the post, but did not read your profile. I assume from your response that you are no longer in Haiti. I will go read your profile straight away. Sorry

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

zeuser comments on Oct 8, 2018:

He also enslaved a fair number of Native Americans and unleashed several deadly European diseases on them. Nice hat, though.

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

@birdingnut very interesting. All throughout the world there are small enclaves of peoples that either are not native to the area, or are an admixture of colonization and indigenous peoples. Are you still in Haiti? Its a country that has suffered so much: both natural disasters and colonialism.

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

dahermit comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Do you have any proof that the Pacific Islanders knew about the Americas? I have always doubted the "land bridge" theory and have often thought that the South American "Indians" may well have come via Pacific rather than Asians across a land bridge during the ice age. But, DNA or other convincing ...

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

Both existed including a connection through the Atlantic. Several tribes appear to have a European connection prior to European exploration.

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

dahermit comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Do you have any proof that the Pacific Islanders knew about the Americas? I have always doubted the "land bridge" theory and have often thought that the South American "Indians" may well have come via Pacific rather than Asians across a land bridge during the ice age. But, DNA or other convincing ...

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

Yes, ample evidence exists

Happy indigenous peoples survival day! Columbus did not discover America.

zeuser comments on Oct 8, 2018:

He also enslaved a fair number of Native Americans and unleashed several deadly European diseases on them. Nice hat, though.

t1nick replies on Oct 8, 2018:

Just part of the genecide that was to follow. Larger than WWII genocide. He was the first one to appeal to Isabella and Ferdinand to enslave the natives and bring them back to Europe. He never really set foot on North America. He landed on the island of Hispaniola.

This idea that because white men get what they want, men in general do, is wrong and IMO, dangerous!...

genessa comments on Oct 7, 2018:

white supremacy and patriarchy are not mutually exclusive. white supremacy's being a huge problem doesn't mean patriarchy isn't also one. g

t1nick replies on Oct 7, 2018:

Agree

So is it nature not nurture after all? | Science | The Guardian

t1nick comments on Oct 3, 2018:

The quedtion I have is this:"So the foundation of who are is determined by our genetics, (I have no problem with this conclusion), if this is true, just how pliable are these particular genes to external stimuli?" Can external stumuli ( Culture) interupt the original genetic message and how the ...

t1nick replies on Oct 3, 2018:

@Stephanie99 thanks Stephanie. Glanced at it now. But will more thoroughly later tonight.

Seriously, what does the term "Devil's Triangle" in the context of Bret Kavenaugh refer to?

evergreen comments on Oct 2, 2018:

A trio of sex partners. 2 men 1 woman - I think

t1nick replies on Oct 2, 2018:

@Flyingsaucesir ok

Seriously, what does the term "Devil's Triangle" in the context of Bret Kavenaugh refer to?

evergreen comments on Oct 2, 2018:

A trio of sex partners. 2 men 1 woman - I think

t1nick replies on Oct 2, 2018:

@Flyingsaucesir Sooooo...... the premise behind your come back is to subtly suggestion that the explanation that Kavanaugh gave, i.e. it being a drinking game, was true, and the people who are his contemporaries are liars.

So it's looking like the FBI "investigation" is turning out to be a whitewash.

gater comments on Oct 2, 2018:

Dr Ford has proven herself to be either mental or a liar.

t1nick replies on Oct 2, 2018:

So sad gator

Although it should have been the missionaries! :D

Surfpirate comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Oh that's just brilliant, who were they, the Shuar?

t1nick replies on Sep 30, 2018:

@Piratefish in short, yes all three. They work hand in hand. Missionaries first, followed by corporations, followed by governments they work hand in glove with one another.

Serious thought-provoking question. Why are some tortillas sold as "taco size"?

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2018:

You have standard burrito size (flour), you have extra large (flour) that are used for burros, chimichangas, etc.

t1nick replies on Sep 30, 2018:

@Stacey48 Agreed Stacey. Ive lived in central Mexico, Tucson. Santa Fe, Gallup. and So. Texas, so while fast food chains in these places are a little more representative of real Mexican cuisine, they are still poor imitations of, lets say, a cocina in South Phoenix.

Do Americans feel guilty about their history?

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2018:

America is made up of people. People range in personality from the very good to the most heinous. There is probably not a geographic location on the Earth that the people living there havent engaged in something that would be considered grevious to most of us. Many of those were perpetrated by ...

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

If one reads a scholarly book on history, not a popular account, of any period in our own history, one is absolutely astounded at the duplicity that our leaders engaged in. Doesn't matter the period or the event.

From the Road: I am so done with mountains.

Sunsetworshiper comments on Sep 29, 2018:

what is the name of the one that is known as the million dollar highway near Durango?

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

I believe thst is Engineer Pass?

Serious thought-provoking question. Why are some tortillas sold as "taco size"?

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2018:

You have standard burrito size (flour), you have extra large (flour) that are used for burros, chimichangas, etc.

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow major fast food restaurants are poor imitations of real mexican food. One cannot judge Mexican food byTaco Bell, del Taco or any of the other cheap imitations out there. Find someplace that is family run and the family is 1st or wnd generation immigrant. Then you'll get real Mexican.

Ok.

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2018:

Today's political environment is very toxic. There is very little grey area between liberals vs. conservative opinions. People are extremely polarized. I do not respect or agree with conservative ideology. But, as the famous saying by Patrick Henry(?), "I may not agree with your opinion, but I ...

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

Im not sure you realize how polarized society become. Its even more polarized than it was from 1968-1973. during the Vietnam era, which I was a party to. Its worse now. You will get a lot of blow back as there are a lot of liberals (not all liberals are extremist as you propose, we just care about others being able to share in the bounties of this great society = fairness). So if you see it as your job to offend, do not be surprised when people get offended. Its not their fault, you are now aware of their sensitivities, so you bear the burden of your own actions. Post on brotha (in the words of the immortal Hulk Hogan).

Flake a momentary profile in courage, other Republicans a profile in cowardice.

Lop-Eared-Mule comments on Sep 29, 2018:

If Flake was really courageous, he'd vote NO. All the Repugnikants are TRAITORS.

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

I concur, reason I said momentary

Flake a momentary profile in courage, other Republicans a profile in cowardice.

birdingnut comments on Sep 29, 2018:

He was confronted in the elevator by three women who lectured him on not protecting sexual assault victims. After that, he issued an ultimatum to Trump that he wouldn't confirm Kavanaugh without an FBI investigation first.

t1nick replies on Sep 29, 2018:

I actually watched that encounter on CNN as it occurred. They were brave.

Mathematics

magicwatch comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Newton invented Calculus, Calculus is the mathematical study of continuous change

t1nick replies on Sep 28, 2018:

@magicwatch true, my bad. Actually I think some of both. Its totally an invented convention, but invented to describe natural phenomenon

Mathematics

magicwatch comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Newton invented Calculus, Calculus is the mathematical study of continuous change

t1nick replies on Sep 28, 2018:

I believe Newton's contemporary invented the Calculus we use today: Leibnetz. I believe Newton's calculus was algebra based, and Leibnetz' was not, and the world went with his. I could be wrong.

Roman road found. [bbc.com]

t1nick comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Fascinating. Amazing that a Roman road was built do far north.

t1nick replies on Sep 28, 2018:

@Druvius I visited the town of Bath in Sw Great Britain and thsts a Roman city. I forgot about when I read the article.

Ok, finally here are my work horses that have stayed with me over the years.

t1nick comments on Sep 27, 2018:

Nice guitars Adam

t1nick replies on Sep 27, 2018:

@AdamHoople Sorry Adam, not a musician of any type. I paint, write poems and plays. Probably not the best judge of guitars, but they looked impressive to me.

So I was thinking we could play a little game that I did in my intro to archaeology class.

t1nick comments on Sep 23, 2018:

Aivery remember the article Nacirema?

t1nick replies on Sep 24, 2018:

@KissedbySun i remember. Its definitely outdated for todays society, but a fun read nevertheless

So I was thinking we could play a little game that I did in my intro to archaeology class.

t1nick comments on Sep 23, 2018:

Aivery remember the article Nacirema?

t1nick replies on Sep 23, 2018:

@Aivery it used be a standard in intro to Anthropology. It interpreted American culture from the perspective of a future archaeologist. Its out dated now. Its American spelled backwards.

The Sci Fi Classics "The Thing" and "Escape from New York" 9 pm to load mycircle and 9:15 pm EST to ...

hankster comments on Sep 21, 2018:

"we don't need no stinkin' badges!"

t1nick replies on Sep 23, 2018:

@RavenCT no Treasure of the Sierra Madres. - Bogey

Isnt interestingly coincidental that the week that Manafort and Cohen flip on Trump, reports come ...

Barnie2years comments on Sep 22, 2018:

Trump is petrified about the Muller probe. The more successful he gets, the crazier Trump becomes!

t1nick replies on Sep 22, 2018:

I concur

Who do we believe, Rosenstein or Trump?

KKGator comments on Sep 22, 2018:

Yeah, I'm not going to believe anything that comes from 45, or his "administration". I think it's highly likely that the story is a plant, with the intent of smearing Rosenstein. You know, so 45 will have "cause" to fire the guy who is standing between 45 and getting rid of Mueller. Even if ...

t1nick replies on Sep 22, 2018:

I concur. Not only that but it also serves as a distraction from the Kavanaugh nomination debacle.

Despite Outrage, Nike Sales Increased 31% After Kaepernick Ad [time.com]

t1nick comments on Sep 9, 2018:

This was the essence of their gamble. They realized that Nike customers older than 35 years of age would probably take umbrage and react as anticipated. Their gamble was that the customers under 35 years of age were more sympathetic to Koeperniick's (,sp) protest and would buy their product. ...

t1nick replies on Sep 9, 2018:

It's TRUE Nile exploits child labor in their overseas factories. And that in itself is deplorable..However, my post was addressing the reason why Nike gambled on Kap. I appreciate your sentiment and wish more were aware or cared. It is true Kap has tied himself to a horse that is guilty of similar sins. It does diminish his protests. It does give him international exposure though for his cause.

Good morning! I support CP, but this is still funny.

t1nick comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Sounds like my chihuahua. Thinks he's a guard dog

t1nick replies on Sep 8, 2018:

Here he is in-between guard shifts.

I know this isn't really the group for this, but this and one other are the two I am most ...

t1nick comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I got my PhD st 60, four years ago. Congrats on your decision to go back. You ca do it. Sit back snd enjoy the experience

t1nick replies on Sep 6, 2018:

@Holli good luck ang in. It's worth it in the end.

Transitional turtles.

Heraclitus comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Some scientists will tell you that all species are technically transitional species, that is between the last species and the next one to come.

t1nick replies on Aug 28, 2018:

It is true the definition for species can be problamatical at times. It is not a complete definition by any means. However, given the number is"species" that exist today, have existed in the past, what you refer are primarily exceptions to the rule. And exceptions do not define the rule. Just the other day, I listened to a report about a cockroach that does not reproduce by laying eggs which is part of the definition for an insect. Instead it has live birth and produces milk crystal to feed its young. This indeed an exception. But do we throughout the classification for all insects due to this one exception? I think not.

Many Libertarians point to 19th-century laissez-faire America as the supreme example of how well a ...

t1nick comments on Aug 26, 2018:

Its alright if your 7 people. But a population of 335 million is another story. Libertarianism is predicated upon humans self regulating and working for what is best for them. This is predicated on the concept that people realize that what is best for them is best for everyone. Therefore, by ...

t1nick replies on Aug 28, 2018:

@GlyndonD your basic premise is flawed and not supported by historical facts. Therefore your argument is specious snd unfounded.

Come check out &anthropologyandarchaeology and &paleontology and join us for some interesting ...

t1nick comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Thanks Aivery, might do that. Do you guys have a chat room, or just posting?

t1nick replies on Aug 27, 2018:

@Aivery thanks

A question for someone out there with arcane knowledge: were oxen ever used extensively as draft ...

Cassiopeia comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Isn’t an ox just a castrated bull?

t1nick replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Lukian good to know. Thanks for the research into this

Girl Defined is (Un)Surprisingly Islamic - Genetically Modified Skeptic [youtube.com]

t1nick comments on Aug 18, 2018:

Interesting video and discourse

t1nick replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@phxbillcee I thought I deleted all but one. It was s case of not seeing if phone was responding to send until too late.

What decade is your favorite music from?

OlderWiser comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I like jazz from the 50s...post-bop, cool jazz, west coast. I wasnt born yet but discovered it after the fact

t1nick replies on Aug 18, 2018:

My second favorite. I was a booking manager for a jazz band during the early 70's

I have a master's degree I was born to my parents, in an apartment, in Tacoma, WA.

t1nick comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Congratulations and you did it yourself. Your way. Be proud.

t1nick replies on Aug 13, 2018:

@nutrition_nerd No one take that from you. This accomplishment is large and you should be proud.

Can you drive a stick?

JustLynnie comments on Aug 12, 2018:

I prefer a 5-speed sports car

t1nick replies on Aug 13, 2018:

Here. Here. I started my driving in high school in a 4 speed fiats spider sports car.

Networking

t1nick comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I too have a Linked account I never use since I'm no longer job hunting.

t1nick replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@empirical Good recommendation thanks

Recently a Catholic friend of mine, who also knows I'm atheist, asked me the following question :...

t1nick comments on Aug 11, 2018:

The desire to make sense out of the Universe. It's too scary for most to have the question of why, what, and how of life and the Universe go unanswered. An inherent need to rationalize and explain the inexplicable.

t1nick replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@sellinger in my opinion, yes

A question for someone out there with arcane knowledge: were oxen ever used extensively as draft ...

Cassiopeia comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Isn’t an ox just a castrated bull?

t1nick replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@Normanbites. I concur, the oxen is a different species than the typical Bos we are accustomed to.

For you Dungeons and Dragons players .

pixiedust comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I used to incorporate gods, taboos and superstitions from other cultures and eras. I also found the players could get themselves into all sorts of interesting situations without my help ;-)

t1nick replies on Aug 11, 2018:

I began playing D&D in 1976, three years after it came out. I played for 20 years and even adapted the concept to a Medeival Japan version for my karate club. I used every mythological creature from as many cultures as I could find. Never focused on religion in any of my game iterations. Our clerics were generic religion. never any particular faith.

Petrichor - the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.

pixiedust comments on Aug 5, 2018:

Does this term apply only to areas where those plants and bacteria live?

t1nick replies on Aug 5, 2018:

I also would like to know if this term is specific to a particular geographic area or ubiquitous everywhere. It seems that scent, if its the one I think you are talking about is found everywhere in my experience. Implying that plants universally exude this oil and some variety of actinobscteria is also found everyehere?

People have been sharing and posting such tremendous music on this site recently.

nosferatu_cat comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Audacity is an open source audio editor that's free. It probably does way more than what you need but it will record anything that comes through your computer's sound card. There are also programs for downloading youtube videos as memorylikeaseive mentions.

t1nick replies on Aug 4, 2018:

Thanks both of you for your advice

What are two foreign languages that you are interested or least interested in learning?

t1nick comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Hi Emerald. I have studied six languages over years: I lived in a Hispanic community so I picked up a lot of Spanish off the street (especially the cuss words) that is before I took college courses in it. In high school I took French and German. In college I studied, Spanish and Brazilian ...

t1nick replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@evidentialist true so what's your point? This is well known by anybody who has studied languages. There is a difference between Chihuahua Spanish and Oaxacan Spanish. It's called colloquialism. However the distinctions between Brazil's Portuguese and Portugual's Spanish more pronounced because of the distance, early isolation, and influence of local languages.

What are two foreign languages that you are interested or least interested in learning?

t1nick comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Hi Emerald. I have studied six languages over years: I lived in a Hispanic community so I picked up a lot of Spanish off the street (especially the cuss words) that is before I took college courses in it. In high school I took French and German. In college I studied, Spanish and Brazilian ...

t1nick replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@evidentialist Brazilian Portuguese is slightly different that the home language found in Europe. Due to local influences. It is a Romance language, having studied French and Spanish languages first, I can see elements of influence from both. But you are correct, Portuguese is its own distinct language.

What are two foreign languages that you are interested or least interested in learning?

t1nick comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Hi Emerald. I have studied six languages over years: I lived in a Hispanic community so I picked up a lot of Spanish off the street (especially the cuss words) that is before I took college courses in it. In high school I took French and German. In college I studied, Spanish and Brazilian ...

t1nick replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@evidentialist yes. It's a beautiful language and a fascinating culture

Polar bear shot dead after attacking cruise ship tour guide as climate change pushes predators ...

t1nick comments on Jul 29, 2018:

NPR aired this story this afternoon. The say it was a security guard who was attacked, and a second security guard who shot the polar bear. The bear was killed, and the guard was rushed to the hospital. I would like to know what conditions existed that gave the polar bear access to a security ...

t1nick replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@squiggy_70. Agree

Can anyone in the group help me?

Bjy001 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

https://agnostic.com/group/MovieViewingGroup Then click the link on the first post. We're viewing now. But no movie tonight. We're getting a history of early animation tonight.

t1nick replies on Jul 28, 2018:

Cool. I tried, but I may not have enough bandwidth to join. It wouldn't load. Thanks. Enjoy everybody.

Scholiums- a remark or observation subjoined, but not essential to a demonstration or to a train of...

LenHazell53 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Scholium seems to fit the definition you gave is this another alternate spelling?

t1nick replies on Jul 28, 2018:

Happy now

Alembic - An obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube

Snickers77 comments on Jul 26, 2018:

If it has 2 retorts isn't that a double entendre?

t1nick replies on Jul 26, 2018:

By george, I think your right. lol

oubliette - french for a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling

AmelieMatisse comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Darn and it sounds like such a pretty word.

t1nick replies on Jul 26, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse Here you Amelie, as you requested. I hope you like it. Kipling's appeal is a guy thing, and this was written in a Kinplingesque fashion. here goes; I Fear the Coming of the Sirocco Wind by Terrill Nickerson March 2002 A prisoner of the Barchan dunes, trudging through the sucking sands. My life well spent, to end so soon, in this hot and stinking land. With each succeeding step my fate unfolds, captive of this oubliette . Truth be known, my regrets remain untold, no other comrades have I met. Memories blur, actual reasons fade, why we ventured on this hell’s campaign. Redress for a rebellious Satrap made, in reprisal for a treaty feigned. The papers cried a patriotic, “Call to Arms.” “All young men, your glory seek, In foreign lands our interests harmed, Join the Legion, don’t be weak.” I heard the call, the desert Chasseurs joined, a proud elite, and famous force. Hopes and dreams of gems and gold purloined, off Bedouins of manners coarse. We started out that clear and fateful day, Arrogant and resplendent dressed. All in-line, we left the fort, our fears at bay, so self-assured, an easy quest. A half mile long our retinue ran, guns and infantry to the front. Past Roman forts trekked our intrepid van, intent upon our vengeful hunt. Three days out we met our gathered host, near a wadi , dry and bleak. They had the high ground, we set our post, preparing for the horde to peak. We hid ourselves among the scraggy trees, as enemy ordinance whistled near. Soon it was apparent for all to see, all would lose their life so dear. As the day wore on, and into night, amid the wails and cries of dying men. I sought refuge from this hellish nightmare rid, among the rocks in some warren. Nightfall came and none too soon, I crawled amongst my fallen comrades all. Into the depth of night I crept, appalled, to save my life my senses called. I can not say how long I crawled, my only thought, to be far away. Seas of sand, within which I’m walled, Will claim my bones upon this day. My strength ebbs forth, as I breach the dune, I fear the coming of the Sirocco wind. A zephyr breeze whispers death too soon, And I curse the lowly Bedouin.

One more for the night, let's see if I can get right: the "Charlie Noble'.

Charlene comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Huh??

t1nick replies on Jul 26, 2018:

@Charlene lol

One more for the night, let's see if I can get right: the "Charlie Noble'.

Charlene comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Huh??

t1nick replies on Jul 25, 2018:

"Hih?" Don't recognize

Here's another nautical trivia.

FrayedBear comments on Jul 25, 2018:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/brass-monkeyshines/

t1nick replies on Jul 25, 2018:

Okay, so I only read the blue box, and not the article below. I didn't see it. Not my night. working on something and bouncing back and forth. I am not vindicated.

oubliette - french for a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling

Charlene comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Can we place one under Drump..

t1nick replies on Jul 25, 2018:

And back a truck over it so it can't be opened