World Views

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Re: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... homes.html

"homes with grass roofs and $1M price tags are coming to the market" (in Frisco,Texas)

"Tapestry, is the first residential community in the U.S. for India-based Total Environment Homes,
a more ecologically-friendly approach to homebuilding on the Texas prairie."

Good luck with that! ... considering scorching summer heat in North Texas
(and no tall trees to shade the roofs). However, mountain goats could mow.

Experiential advice: Texas creatures 'n critters like to live in tall grass
and even street level breezes dry out vegetation during these summers!
As for solar panels (oops! that's a different neighborhood)

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/d ... istillerys

"Tamworth Distilling and Mercantile will be selling the deer-flavored liquor starting on Nov. 14"
"The unorthodox whiskey will be called The Deerslayer"

If you drink too much whiskey it will be called the Dearslayer.
What pairs with Deerslayer? Why not whiskey flavored venison?
"What's venison?" Oh deer! A vegetarian, I presume.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/f ... sney-world

"White Castle Hires 'Flippy' The Robot"

"Last year, White Castle announced that it would be making its return to the sunshine state with what will be the chain's largest restaurant.
While the coronavirus pandemic may have altered plans behind the scenes, construction on the new location is finally set to begin."

"While there are currently no other White Castle locations in Florida, the company’s only other location in the state closed in the 1960s,
so it’s been a while since Floridians could get a sack of square hamburgers."

Bite size burgers by today's standard, as I recall (former S. Florida resident, a "few years" ago).
Not a lot of fixin's then but "melt in your mouth" appeal ... somewhat like a hot glazed donut
(or maybe that was complementary dessert from a shop nearby on State Road 441).

Rod

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Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/first-comple ... aur-brain/

"The first complete brain of a dinosaur has been unveiled by scientists.
Weighing less than a pea, it belonged to a meat eater"

No, not a comment about meat eaters ...
and faux meat did not exist then.

Rod

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Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/the ... right-now/

"The media cannot decide who wins. The media can simply project who they think will win based on vote totals at a given time. And unless the loser formally concedes prior to December 14th, the election remains in play."

Thus, the reason why the President is being pressured to concede ... but he wants to play the game by the official rules. And why Russia, China, Brazil, and Mexico have yet to congratulate the media-projected winner (they're fond of rules ... apparently).

However, a concession will likely occur soon after Dec. 14th if resistance is proven futile ... by the rules.

Rod

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Re: https://www.naturalhealth365.com/cell-p ... -3615.html

"The new meta-analysis revealed 'significant evidence linking cellular phone use to increased tumor risk, especially among cell phone users with cumulative cell phone use of 1,000 or more hours in their lifetime.' In fact, people who logged this much cell phone use had a 60 percent increased risk of developing brain tumors. 1,000 or more hours is roughly equivalent to 17 minutes per day over a 10 year period."

However, cell phone technology changes frequently; such studies may not factor in the improving safety of cell phones.
On the other hand chatting for many hours every day with current technology might confirm this risk.
On the other hand 5G phones are now arriving with their relatively limited testing.

Rod

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Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/nuts-improve-sperm-quality/

"Men who add nuts to diet can significantly improve sperm quality"

Who knew that nuts and sperm would be related.

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/09/business ... index.html

"Would anyone eat a burger called McPlant? McDonald's is about to find out. The company said Monday that it will test the new plant-based burger in key markets next year... we have created a delicious burger that will be the first menu option in a plant-based platform"

According to national trends, McPot might some day be an off-the-menu option in some locations,
but that McPlant order would be a bit pricey ... according to national trends.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -yard.html

"California man builds mini version of Disneyland's Matterhorn roller coaster in his yard after theme parks shuttered due to the pandemic"

Impressive construction ... and space for it

However, a virtual roller coaster should be possible now for typical game rooms. Ride would be simulated with movement in a chair, video goggles, and sounds/wind related to roller coaster movement. Caution: With sufficient simulation, riders might be a bit wobbly after a "ride". Such technology allows simulation of a hot air ballon ride, rafting down the rapids, or even a trip to the moon (takes "several" hours).

Rod

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Re: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/ ... dictionary

"Lockdown, the noun that has come to define so many lives across the world in 2020, has been named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
... defined by Collins as 'the imposition of stringent restrictions on travel, social interaction, and access to public spaces' "

Not to be confused with "lockup", a long-popular institutional restriction ... also worldwide.
And "TikToker" is pronounced "tick tocker", unrelated to the toker of the 1960s ... apparently.

Rod

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Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/hea ... 160998002/

"Now, even before any vaccines are approved, is the time to start telling America straight-up what to expect"

"a COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be 100% effective, getting it will make a substantial number of people 'feel like crud' for a day or two,
and two shots will be required, not just one."

To help promote vaccines, employers should allow a Crud Day off (or several and with pay).
Once the conoravirus is tamed, Crud Days could be a standard employment benefit.

Boss: "Jake, your presentation needs to be this week - not next week!"
Jake: "Oh, crud!"
Boss: "You can work on it at home as your Crud Days."
Jake's family: "Oh, crud! Dad's in one of those moods!"

Rod

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Re: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/1 ... -lockdown/

"The Conservative national government has quietly instructed supermarkets to close departments selling 'non-essential' items during England’s second lockdown, with media reporting in recent days citizens’ anger at not being to buy items including kettles, socks, and baby clothes."

OMG! How can one person decide for someone else what is essential or non-essential
Non-drinkers would say "alcohol", vegetarians would say "meat", hermits would say "toiletries"
(and city folk would say "hermits")

Rod

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Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/son-get ... 49197.html

"I will never regret naming my son a strong name that has ties to his father, who is a huge part of his life. We had the opportunity to talk to him about standing up for himself, and about how we don’t change things about ourselves just because others don’t like them... If not, he will have lessons on defending himself firmly to naysayers, and carrying his identity confidently through his life."

Not to worry! Bullies are the vaccines for self-confidence ... if you can tolerate the jabs.
There's a good reason why "bull" is the significant essence of this predatory word slinging.

Speaking of word slinging ...
A good retort for a Graham bullied as "Graham Cracker": "Eat me!"
... but keep the retort mental to avoid escalation of the bullying.

Rod

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Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heal ... SKBN27R0Z6

"Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country’s sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday, as Moscow rushes to keep pace with Western drugmakers in the race for a shot."

Good spin on "interim trial results" may be the secret to how such vaccine claims can be made,
coronavirus vaccines that usually take a year or more to prove safety and efficacy.

Rod

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Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/the ... n-a-month/

"Most Americans assume that the election is already over, but the truth is that the presidential election has not even happened yet! According to the U.S. Constitution, it is the Electoral College that elects the president, and they will not cast their votes until December 14th."

The ongoing controversy about the election is bewildering considering that December 14th is still weeks away! Apparently, decades of tradition keeps encouraging instant gratification (facilitated by the mass media).

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/a ... Lentz.html

"Hailey Bieber ... after she and husband Justin BOTH unfollowed disgraced former Hillsong pastor"

Typical online content about the Biebers but underscores superficiality of social media
where one's likes and dislikes of other people are shared so publicly.

Who can tell
"Most likely to be unfollowed" and "Hundreds of followers",
for example, will soon be common yearbook captions!

Rod (Most likely to have hundreds of non-followers)

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/crac ... onnecticut

"Cracker Barrel apologizes for decoration at Connecticut restaurant that resembled noose
(a 'wrapped cord' from an antique appliance)"

Such is customer sensitivity now that a new consulting profession is required
to sweep businesses and their advertising for anything potentially offensive
(then the consultant can be blamed for undiscovered insensitivity).

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/12/health/u ... index.html

"The Covid-19 crisis in America is so dire now, international aid workers have arrived to help."

Who knew?! ... that the pandemic is also in the U.S.
(international workers may be for the weeks just ahead)

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/than ... nunciation

"Thanksgiving pie debate on 'pecan' pronunciation resolved"

However, a recent private poll asked a different question:
If these nuts were provided in a clean pee can, which would your prefer
Pee Can Puh-CONs or Pee Can PEA-cans

Most popular answer: "Walnuts"

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... walks.html

"LA's homeless get inventive and build their elaborate shacks complete with showers, ACs, grills and tiki bars
by tapping into street lights for power and fire hydrants for running water"

Such "tapping" is unlikely to be city ordinance approved (if only for safety reasons) and remains at risk of forced disconnection
with probable immediate eviction from the impromptu "estate". Camping on city streets is being tolerated in many cities,
but tapping into city water and power at those locations is blatant confrontation begging for resolution (IMO).

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/ocea ... index.html

"Sweden's new car carrier is the world's largest wind-powered vessel"

Apparently, the modern version of sails ...
which real sailors still prefer for wind power.

Rod

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Re: https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k9bzd/ ... -on-tiktok

"In the past year, people in prison have posted TikTok videos dancing with their cellmates, showing off their commissary purchases,
giving tutorials for heating food or making phone chargers, and just hanging out. Like most other TikTok users,
they’re combating boredom or trying to make a name for themselves online."

TikTok can effectively facilitate a child's "penpal" relationship with an inmate
Sound interesting! (especially, if you're not the child's parent)

Who knew
TikTok helps people make a name for themselves online!
... and what type of name might that be?

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/elf-o ... e-facebook

" 'Elf On The Shelf will need to quarantine for 14 days after his trip from the North Pole!'
Facebook user recently joked, sharing a photo of elf wearing a face mask in a snow globe-like mason jar."

However, an elf in a sealed jar is not a good message for children
... who might self-isolate in a closed refrigerator, for example.

Rod

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Re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3905714/posts

"The Flu is Gone"

[a comment] "Judging by the empty shelves in the cold and flu aisles at my local drugstore,
I’d say a lot of people are just self-treating their flu"

It's unlikely that seasonal flu (another respiratory disease) has skipped the season. Coronavirus prevention
(masks, isolation, hand washing, etc.) is probably helping to prevent the spread of influenza. And some people
with the flu might prefer to stay away from medical offices where the coronavirus is being evaluated.

Rod

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Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bp-b ... SKBN27T2SB

"tasks performed by Spot will make the work on the rig safer by reducing the number of people.
It also will free up personnel to do other work."

Unlike old dogs also named Spot, people replaced by robots everywhere might learn (other) new tricks.

Who can tell
Medical robots might soon check vital signs, give injections and sponge baths
... and even perform colonoscopies (somewhat like a backroomba).

Rod