Hot Yoga Indeed!

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Down doggy style move. Lol

Almost unbelievable but fact checked it on Snopes and it is true. [dailykos.com]

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Somehow, it seems relevant.....loll

Some people think that we should just let everyone believe whatever fantasy they want.

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

My phone wont allow me give thumbs up at the moment for some odd reason. So here it is: "Thumbs up".

Back home. Now the fun begins.

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Ouch. Looks painful. Recover quickly.

My rough montage of Lucy Liu...??

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

That is one nice montage. But of course, its Elementary.

Since we were on zippers and booties I found this.

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Even easier access. Lol

Welcome new member @Mhianwik have fun in our group;)

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Welcome

androgynous tatted beauty Ruby Rose [youtube.com]

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Intetesting individual. Interesting video of transtion. She transitioned into a young Leonardo di Caprio. Ty for sharing.

Love the zipper!

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Quick access. Lol

i need to vent.

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Difficult situation to be in. Its hard to admit relatives are less than perfect. You know inside what your values tell and whether you deel he is guilty or innocent. Dont try to push your dad as if I remeber right you live and take of him. Just be firm in what you believe when challenged, but dont push back too much. If hes guolty it will all come out snd you'll be vindicated. Take care.

All that red

t1nick comments on Jan 10, 2019:

What a cascade of beautiful hair.

Mystery burial in India from Harappan civilisation. [msn.]

t1nick comments on Jan 9, 2019:

Interesting.

Welcome new member @Logoleptic enjoy the group... :)

t1nick comments on Jan 9, 2019:

Welcome

Secular humanism?

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Contrary to what the fundamentalists would have us believe, then, what our society really needs is not more religion but a richer notion of the nature of morality. Humanism is compatible with atheism and agnosticism, but being atheist or agnostic does not automatically make one a humanist. Secular humanism - Wikipedia

Lucius Cornelius Sulla

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Interesting.

I'm not for the government shutdown.

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Robert most things need to be looked at in the historical context of the time it occurred. At the time that Clinton made his plea, the typical illegal immigrant coming across the border was the adult male member of their families. They were primarily coming from Mexico with the intent of finding work in America, to send money home to their families back in Mexico. We were also coming off of a long period of intense immigration numbers flooding over the border 1.5 times freater than that today. Presently, the typical immigrants today are comeing from Central America. They are fleeing tyranny and violence, not looking for jobs to send money back home (of course some will, but exceptions not the rule). Illegal immigration to date is lower by 1.5 million per year from 2004. The numbers are drastically decreasing. Its anything but a crisis. Second, in 2008, just 48 hours after President Obama was inaugurated, exiting Speaker of the House. Mitch McConnell stated unieqivocally that he and the Republicans in Congress would do everything they could do assure that Obama was a one term president. The Republicans began (then Tea Party, now Freedom Caucus) an eight year campaign of blocking and denying Obama any legislation whatsoever. They lead the pattern that was to become known as obstructionism. Obama had absolutely no choice but to use his ability to shut down the govt. to get anything past. He had a Democratic Congress for his first two years, but the difficulty attached to formulating and passing medical reform was too much for the two years. He had no choice but to use what powers available to him, govt. shutdown, to address the issue. The same is not true of Trump. He too had a Republican controlled Congress and Executive the first two years. The Republicans and Democrats offered his a bi-partison bill with 25 billion for the wall and a solution for the DACA population. After he said give me a bi-partisin bill and I'll sign it. He was, but then 24 yrs later he renege on his promise. This is a debacle of his own creation and bear nothing in resemblance to either Clintos situation or Obama's. Context is everything. Generalizations are falsehoods. One final point. When the number of violent crimes committed against US citizens by illegal immigrants is compared to all violent crime in the US in a given year, is so statistically small as to be numerically insignificant. They constitute about 1/100th of one percent (0.01) when compared against all violent ctimes in America. More violence is perpetuated by white supremicists and white hate mongers than immigrant crime. His argument is fallacious.

Civil Forfeiture I came across and article on-line titled "Civil Forfeiture" I watched a video ...

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Is civil forfeiture just another way of saying taking by eminant domain ?

On the beach...

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

A friendly uninhibited smile

Just more of those pesky facts for Trump supporters. [trumpvsobamastocks.com]

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

What makes you think Trumpublicans are going to open this article and look at the facts. They are allergic to facts. Trumpanzees do not like the truth. They can't handle the truth.

Trophy hunter who kills endangered elephants and lions 'eaten by crocodiles' .

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I'd say turn about is fair play. Wouldn't you? I do not mind hunting for food, but trophy hunting takes the best genes out of the population.

Trump is going to try to do tonight what Hitler did at podiums in the 1930s.

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

His modis operendi for sure.

Just joined and am looking for friends as well as a lady for long term.

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Welcome

Good MOANING, Everyone! Dis Guuuurl be so pretty, she makes my heart and dick ACHE .

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

That's what I call a sweet bouquet of flowers.

KAKISTOCRACY.

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Sounds a lot like "caca" ( spanish), - cacatoscracy. Lol

So, hello out there.

t1nick comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Welcome

Welcome new member @montesblues, enjoy the group and the pics ?

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Welcome

I am bored, so it's meme time.

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Very fun. Ty

Golden Splendor

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Mrs. Midas., all she's missing is her golden rod.

She went there — Ocasio-Cortez calls Trump a racist on '60 Minutes' - NY Daily News

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Good for her. She has more balls than her elder statespersons. Definitely more than her male conservative counterparts.

What do you think of child beauty pageants?

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Not much. Tends toward immoral and child abuse. Instills a false set of values and unrealistic expectations in these young girls.

I'm home sick. Regale me with your random thoughts!

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Think of all those cheery faces in your classes at the beginning of this new semester. Not. Lol. Jk. Have a glass of wine and a good rest of the school year.

Ursula Andress or (Ursula Undress for Playboy) This is the woman I am named after.

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

On the prowl.

Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

I think you may be overthinking it a little. I imagine there exists many motivations for becoming an atheist. For me, I was 19 and in college and an Intro to Philosophy class got me thinking. I realized there was a bigger world and the old explanations just were not working. Need to change my paradigm. Voila! That was 45 years ago. For others it may be the result of a bad experience that made them question their previous beliefs. Lots of reasons.

Who should inherit the throne?

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Although I was leaning towards I dont give a shit. Lol

These people scare me. I see them everywhere. Does anyone know their names?

t1nick comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Lol

Right-wing blowhards are having a tough time with this whole women-in-power thing in Congress - Los ...

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Veeeerrry steeeeep learning curve. Used to being in control without any serious challenge. Should be fun to watch them squirm.

porte co·chère.

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Think of the front entrance of most modern motels. Go to a Marriot, and you drive under a porte cochere to go to the front desk.

So funny that I had to share

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Aaaaaaawwwwwwww. Lol

From FB Lmao.

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Good one

Has Evangelical Christianity Become Sociopathic?

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Sounds true to me.

She's so SHI-NAY!

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

That silver offsets her alabaster nicely.

Have a new clan member as of yesterday.

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Cute

Welcome new member @Chrissaves enjoy the group and pics

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Welcome

Welcome new member @petercorson. Enjoy our group? Have fun...:)

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Welcome

Bedside stories!!!

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

A nice pair of bookends to contain my bedside stories.

Things that make NO sense: I am sure you have all heard that your bedroom should be totally dark, ...

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

It does occur to me there is a relationship with sleep and light. Humans are a diurnal species, meaning that they work on a dual cycle of light and dark. This doesnt mean that it has to be totally dark. But it is also the reason for the high suicide rate in people who have emmigrated to the polar regions (e.g. Alaska) with 6 months light and 6 months of light.

I'm gonna live forever.

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I love sarcasm. It is a double-edged sword. For the weak minded its a way to deflect and avoid dealing with difficult issues. In the more secure minded its a weapon with which to dispatch the weak minded.

Why is Christianity called a monotheistic religion, when in church every one chants they believe in ...

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

The argument over the characteristics of the Trinity is what has driven wars between factions within Christianity since its inception. Its a stupid debate and the source of much hardship worldwide. One more Christian mythology.

Things that make NO sense: I am sure you have all heard that your bedroom should be totally dark, ...

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

It has to do with electro-magnetic fields. Every cell in your body has an electrical charge, and therefore susceptible to influence from external electrical fields. It has nothing to do with the amount of light in the room. I do not have sufficient knowledge on this topic to lend my support or refute. But this is the gist of the debate.

American Exceptionalism Is a Dangerous Myth

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Ethnocentrism at its worst

Favorite historical fiction book?

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

The Horseman on the Roof is a 1951 adventure novel written by Jean Giono. It tells the story of Angelo Pardi, a young Italian carbonaro colonel of hussars, caught up in the 1832 cholera epidemic in Provence. In 1995, it was made into a film of the same name directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau. Originally published: November 1951 Genre: Fiction Adaptations: The Horseman on the Roof (1995)

Hey Dominos TV commercial just had the teacher run out of her math lecture for a Dominos pizza ...

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Agreed, its not any individual piece of information, but the process and skill development of how to problem solve and think critically. Futhermore, realize that there are absolutes and rules that must be followed that have been proven time and time again. On more than one occasion, when a student in my classes asks the question, "When will I ever use this information?", I give them the above explanation above. If they still insist on pushing the point I then respond to the questioner that its true, that particular "askee" will probably never use the information, but we have a responsibility to present this information for others who may need it in future and therefore need to provide it to our student populace.

FAUVISM.

t1nick comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Familiar with Matisse snd Gauguin, but was not familiar with the name of the movement.

Having studied the tragic, genocidal, genetic/epigenetic slow-motion passenger train wreck of human ...

t1nick comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Ive been saying that for years. That the last brain enlargement seems to have gone to the logico-matematical part of the brain. Leaving the instinctual and wisdom-related behind. Sure we can do, but should we. When does can do make humans less fit for their world?

How long have you or do you wait to change relationship status on fb?

t1nick comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Nope, abandoned fb 6 months ago.

What a shit year it's turning out to be already.

t1nick comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Sorry to hear Jnei. Hang in there. Hope things look up.

Hawt either way!

t1nick comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I always had a crush on her. Lol

'Impeach the motherf-----': Newly elected Democratic congresswoman  vows to come for Donald Trump

t1nick comments on Jan 5, 2019:

A freshman Congressman made a stupid mistake. She let her enthusiasm get away from her. She deserves at least one second chance. She will get schooled on protocol now thats she is in Washington. But she said it lnly once, Trump said it at rallies multiple times runnung up to the election. I do not see you complaing about his language. Aren't you being hypocrtical?

Here’s a co-ed post...??

t1nick comments on Jan 4, 2019:

That looks like me when I was doing research in Mexico. Lol

I'm really getting into 1950s jazz (Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock etc). Who's your favorite?

t1nick comments on Jan 4, 2019:

You have such good taste. Try a little Gerry Mulligan with your Jazz diet. Lol. My bad, Mulligan is later. Didnt see date limitation. How about Ornette Coleman or Coleman Hawkins.

Women, how do you explain to others that catcalling isn't a compliment?

t1nick comments on Jan 4, 2019:

Catcalling is a sign of low class, uncouth individuals. People who disrespect others feelings.

This is such a casual picture, but man it is sexy to me...yeah, that's how long it's been...heh.

t1nick comments on Jan 3, 2019:

Cosmopolitan

Girl on girl anyone?

t1nick comments on Jan 3, 2019:

Woo hooo

Oldie but goodie

t1nick comments on Jan 3, 2019:

Yowsah. Nori anyone.

Welcome New member @openmindoutside Enjoy our group ????

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Welcome

Got milk?

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Time for our morning dip.

May Your Wednesday be Wonderful - Back to NH today and court tomorrow am.

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Good luck guys. Did your daughter and ex find a new place to move to?

Hey all.

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Welcome. You'll find a wide range of people and topics. Good luck

Welcome New member @jvenus. Enjoy the Group

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Welcome

Good morning all

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Beautiful, piercing eyes

BLOWSY.

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Sounds like Trump on half his appearances. Lol

Here's a fun to say word that rolls off the tongue beautifully and is sure to bring blank stares ...

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

I spent a summer crewing on the museum square rigger, US Niagara on the Atlantic seaboard. Never enciutered this word. Interesting

It is a neat word, and is not used a whole bunch.

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Reminds me of the word kattiwumpus. Means to go pear-shaped. Out of kilter

Donald Trump's business links to the mob - BBC Newsnight - YouTube

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I suspect that Trump also has substantial connections with the Russisn mob in NYC.

Morals and ethics

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Warn family. You may loose your errant family number, that may be your safest option, and knows he might get help from family pressure.

Sad truth from Kurt Vonnegut

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

True, but so sad.

3.6 million years ago, two (early) people went for a walk... [humanorigins.si.edu]

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I suspected leotoli or contemporary. Good article.

What Was Your Favorite Cartoon as a /Now?

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Fritz the cat. Oh you said as a child. Lol. I loved Fractured Fairy Tales and Rocky & Bullwinkle

What Was Your Favorite Cartoon as a /Now?

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Fritz the cat. Oh wait you said as a child. Lol. Probably Jetsons or Flintstones. Have a Happy New Year Dan and Lisa.

If you had the power to do so would you eliminate zoos?

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

https://leidenlawblog.nl/articles/the-justifiability-of-zoos Here is a Law blog that directly addresses this question. Interesting how many animals are killed each year because of stupid, avoidable behavior by visitors to the zoo. Tradional zoos are no better than prisons. "Living Space - Natural Habitat " zoos are a little better. but not perfect. Two positive aspects of a zoos remains; 1) opportunity to preserve an endangered species prior to extinction; 2) research benefiting the organism that otherwise would not be possible. Outside of that, the only purpose they serve is to allow one species (humans) the opportunity to see animals not familiar to them in an artifcial environment. Humans are vain in their desire to own everything they see and control everything they touch.

Happy New Year all!

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Wooo hooo. 2019

Got kicked off of Facebook because I had said that there is no "true Christian" any more than there ...

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I got off FB six months ago. It had became too toxic. Ofter when some person or group is demonstrated to be deficient or negligent, they react by overcorrecting. FB has been under attack the last two years. Its quite possible they are swinging to overcorrection. It should swing back towards the center after they get the gist of weeding out the true abusers.

A new species is evolving right before our eyes — an ultra-successful mix of wolves, coyotes and ...

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Good post. The reason for the success of the hybrid may be due the closeness of the three species phylogenitically (biologically). The DNA of these species are more genetically similar than say, donkey and horse. This combination produces a Jenny are a mule, which in general are sterile at birth. Or a lion and a tiger, which produces a liger

It is after 8 pm Central time US.

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I'm alternating between my novel and checking my alerts on Agnostics.com. Happy New Year

This complete psychological analysis reveals 14 key traits explaining Trump’s die-hard supporters ...

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

A good expose'. But you know Trump supporters, if presented with the proof (not that this article in and of itself is proof, but references are provided within) will all deny that they are anything like those people described in the article while displaying half the symptons at any point and time.

Why is it that a woman should be taken seriously about sexual harassment or assault, but a person of...

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Both groups deserve to be heard and believed.

This is just about finished. La Flamenca 48"x36" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

Its really coming out nicely Artzs. Have a Happy New Year.

Something fun for the party!

t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I love the fact it migrates. Love optical illusions. Fun

If you found out the Christian God of the bible was real, would you worship him?

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Nope

Fascinating and horrifying

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Excellent. Lol

Sorry, Gramps, There's an Iceburg with Your Name on It.

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

I can relate.

A more recent Poem that I wrote while basking in the Florida waters.

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Very nice. Have a Happy New Year.

Happy New Year! ????✨??

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Lol. Thats me. Lol

Happy New year!!! Tomorrow I'm 29!!! Happy birthday to me!! Woohoo!!!

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Happy Birthday CB. May it be special for you.

my grandfather and others of his generation used the word "blinky" as an adjective to refer to milk ...

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Ask the the couple on the npr radio show, "A Way With Words". The couple are lexicographers from San Diego and they have radio show where people call in about the origins of words or sayings they hrard. A pleasant couple and an interesting radio hour. They have a website by the same name.

There’s no philosophy of life without a theory of human nature | Aeon Essays

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Thats way I teach it alright. Many animals make and use tools. Cooking is just one tool. Each organism (species) has those attributes that makes it fit and competitive in the world. Eagles have amazing eyesight, strong talons and beak, and strong wings to acquire its prey. Cheetahs have speed, claws, and enlarged incisors to grapple and hold its prey. All organisms have their adaptive attributes and characteristics that allows them remain their evolutionary fitness. Humans are no different. Back when humans were still becoming, they as a spevie species were smaller thn their prey (mammoth, mastodon, etc) and much slower and weaker than the things that preyed upon him (cave bear, smilodon, etc.). Therefore they couldnt outrun, theycouldnt out wrestle, they couldnt out fight. What they adapted was a complex society and language ability. This allowed insipient humans to express abstract ideas and work in complex societal arrangements. As these skills developed, they were accompanied by the ability to use that abstract thought process to modify things in their environment (tools). As those that were better at communications and abstraction lived long enough to propagate, their improved abilities were passed onto prodigy. Each generation became better adapted and more evolutionary fit. It took hundreds of thousands of years for these changes to manifest in the species we know today as Homo sapien sapien. It did not hurt that our pre-human ancestors had opposable thumbs and passed them on. It gave us the ability to better control objects for manipulation and alteration. The more we used our communications skills, abstract thought skills, and manipulation skills, the more those crnters of thecbrain grew. Not because using them makes them grow, but because those with were better adapted and successfully passed their traits on to their progeny. This is the short answer but you get the idea.

Meaningful change exists in the absence of traditional ideas and beliefs.

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Meaningful change occurs when the existing paradigm no longer adequately addresses the prevailing questions. New explanations compete for most relevant . When the best arises out of the competing group, it replaces the old paradigm. This is called a paradigm shift.

Welcome to the group @merseyman1 hope you enjoy :)

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Welcome

"California is the first state to ban retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits in an effort to crack ...

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

About time@

Fun introspective.

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Only American beers that are worthwhile are the craft beers.