World Views

[Amigoo]

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

"Bi-racial high school senior ... receives failing grade after refusing to publicly confess"

"During the class, William was reportedly asked to publicly reveal his race, gender,
religious and sexual identities and 'then attach derogatory labels to those identities'."

Apparently, self-flagellation was not required - just symbolic flagellation.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japa ... SKBN2B40MZ
"Sea slugs lose heads to rid bodies of parasites"

"One of the amazing things about stem cells is that they can be used
to regenerate a heart and body from the edge of the animal’s head"

"Mitoh, a doctoral researcher at Nara Women’s University, noticed one day that a sea slug,
known as a sacoglossan, had spontaneously detached its head from its body... it continued
to move around and eat quite energetically ... and it regenerated its heart and body."

Actually, this article instructs "Don't lose your head!"
... since the head grows another body but not vice versa.
Seemingly, evolution's prevention of self-cloning.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Amazon cancels bestselling book 'When Harry Became Sally' ...
purging books that 'frame transgender identity as a mental illness' "

Yet, "mental" remains an operative term since the brain is not happy
with the accompanying body (but it's still easier to change the body).

"Mental Anomaly" is close but infers that the brain is the problem.
"Mental Anomaly Delineated" is closer, but controversial acronym.
Best guess: Amazon will sell more books about purging.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/ ... d-rees-ont
"Elon Musk Mars plan branded 'delusional' by astrophysicist"

On the other hand, technology being developed by this Great Opulent Delusional
will likely trickle down to various current-century, more-achievable delusions ...
like moon-based and earth-orbit communities.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ethod.html
"cryptocurrency uses more electricity per transaction than any other method"

Some "product", this bitcoin! After requiring so much electricity to create,
all that's created is a very unique digital number! And this "product's"
inherent value is simply its popularity ... in a financial pyramid!

Somehow, this suggests a very good way to consume resources
without creating anything material at all! Of course, equipment
required to calculate these unique digital numbers is real ...
and seriously income producing for these suppliers.

Somehow, this suggests creation of B.C. Magnets
that accumulate permanent computer audit trails of transactions
that use these numbers to identify transaction participants.

Somehow, this suggests a future B.C. to A.D. transition
will occur when currency materialism returns.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://nypost.com/2021/03/11/scientist ... -the-moon/

"engineers have proposed that humans establish a repository of reproductive cells —
sperm and ova — from 6.7 million of Earth’s species, including humans."

"And the proposed bank, or 'ark,' would be beneath the moon’s surface."

Interesting way to stop evolution for a while ...
and what dating game matches sperm and ova
when the time is right?

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"WHO is set to reject Wuhan lab link to Covid outbreak
and instead point to source being an animal market"

Not to worry! The world is familiar with public and private information,
understands this necessity, and knows how to learn the truth ... eventually.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/scie ... 54036.html

"America’s national day of celebration is great for desserts, but doesn’t really make any sense to people outside of the United States. The day looks like '3.14' for those who write dates as month.day, but that is rarely used outside of the Americas."

While other days could be designated "Pi Day", logic - not date display format - seems to favor March 14:

The '3' of "3.14" easily refers to the third month of the year
and ".14" refers to a subset of "3" (14th day of this month).

Of course, those who associate 'pie' with 'Pi'
often prefer that all possible days be "Pi Day" ...
or be Leftover Pi Day, such as Julian 314
(November 10 in 2021).

"Leftover" because its preceded by a Pi Day.

Rod ... ... (off to get pie and more pie)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/retail-b ... 53699.html
"Retail Bitcoin Traders Rival Wall Street Buyers as Mania Builds"

"Tulip Mania" comes to mind, but very dated history.
However, Las Vegas is reopening for stimulus dollars
desperate for similar Return On Investment (ROI).

BTW (Bitcoin Transaction Wisdom): A case of beans stored
for every transaction is a minimal Plan B ROI.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/news/pee-just-cas ... 31275.html

"So, don’t be afraid to go ‘just in case,’
but be aware that you don’t want it to become a habit"

Probably subtle encouragement to buy Pampers or Depends
in case the "just in case" habit stops when you should go.

If your typical urgency is demanding (regardless of volume)
assume that your body's warning system is working correctly
... just in case.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Assistant principal and her daughter, 17, are arrested after 'rigging homecoming queen election
by HACKING student accounts and casting fake votes' so she could win"

It may take another decade for humans to learn how to prevent such voting influence.
Now this term gives convenience hacks (e.g., food preparation) a bad name" ...
but not if "the ends justify the means".

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"state TV hosts praise Putin's 'wonderful reactions' 'great physique' and 'martial art skills'
... after Russian leader stops a PENCIL rolling off a table"

... and he noticed the pencil with his peripheral vision
while he was shuffling documents!

That a pencil (not pen) is needed for official documents
seems to be a state secret (or just a video prop).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/starb ... 1615908088
"Starbucks expected to get jolt from stimulus checks"

"We expect these younger cohorts flush with stimulus cash to venture out in the coming weeks,
complimenting the sales benefit from older cohorts who have already been vaccinated."

Expensive drinks seem counter-intuitive to coronavirus stimulus assistance,
but this is the intent of such "stimulus" (to get the economy moving again!).
And "younger cohorts*, flush with cash", should let it trickle down ASAP
... since older cohorts often have concerns about "trickle down".

* Urban Dictionary - "Hort is the state of being hot and bothered."

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/20 ... 693988001/
"Half of respondents between 25 and 34 years old plan to spend 50% of their COVID-19 relief payments on stocks"

Many "younger cohorts flush with stimulus cash" plan to invest their "COVID relief" money;
perhaps younger cohorts being supported by older cohorts.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-thieve ... r-gps-tags

"Authorities investigate whether tagged offenders were in areas of recent burglaries, thefts, and robberies"

Considering probability of local burglaries, thefts, and robberies,
a tagged offender may need to stay home (or hire an alibi nanny
to chaperone whenever they're away from their home ...
since they would be "guilty until proven innocent").

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/po-b ... index.html

"British cruise line P&O Cruises has announced it is to offer 'cruises to nowhere' for vaccinated British travelers this summer...
There will be no stop offs. Guests will only be able to admire rugged beauty of the country's islands and coastline from the ship."

Another option could be for guests to go somewhere, experience a virtual cruise,
then go sightseeing (or whatever) at their preferred somewhere, aka "nowhere".

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Investment giant Morgan Stanley is the first major US bank to offer clients access to Bitcoin -
but only if you have $2 million in assets and 'aggressive risk tolerance' "

Seeming confirmation of bitcoin as "investment", however required assets
hints that little investors on the side will not be well informed about suddenly
approaching market "corrections". In this case, "medicated risk tolerance"
might be an option.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/03 ... ark-rides/
"Theme Parks To Mitigate The Effects Of Screaming On Rides"

"When Southern California theme parks such as Disneyland, Universal Studios
and Magic Mountain reopen as early as April, they will likely have to take steps
to ensure that screaming on rides doesn’t lead to the spread of COVID-19."

This mitigation might extend to bars where loud talking
(aka "screaming") complements the typically loud music.
Then there's all that stimulating sports competition!

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"40-year-old reality star can be seen pulling down her bottom lip to flash her custom gems...
put her diamond encrusted pearly whites on full display."

Impressive upper class example of "Put your money where your mouth is!".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://nypost.com/2021/03/18/nyc-man-s ... nft-craze/ (remove 'h')

"A Brooklyn-based film director is simultaneously mocking and attempting to profit ...
by selling a year’s worth of farht audio clips recorded in quarantine."

Which brings to mind other animals ...
Collect them all (maybe hundreds!)
and try to guess the animal!

Why not a posthumous Dr. Seuss story to honor
this seemingly discredited children's author
Children's Storyline: His banned books apparently farht.
Adult's Storyline: Aroma from excesses of Cancel Culture.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/18/entertai ... index.html

"The reality star is back with a new show, 'Mama June: Road to Redemption,'
which centers around her family and the sobriety of her and her boyfriend"

Good turnaround from such a life of popularity and wealth
(and apparent media coverup of the addiction days).

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Now even Goldman Sachs is full of snowflakes: First-year analysts earning $91k before bonuses
complain they work 'inhuman' 100-hour weeks with regular 20-hour shifts"

Considering the math, "snowflakes" is a bit critical for so many hours worked:
$91,000/5200 (salary/hours) = $17.50 x 2080 (52 40-hr weeks) = $36,400 per year.

(Collins English Dictionary) "Snowflakes - young adults of the 2010s (born from 1980-1994),
viewed as being less resilient and more prone to taking offence than previous generations."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://rense.com/general96/geert-vande ... evolve.php

Prediction that vaccine-mediated reduction of infection will be followed by more surges ...
and hinting that better diet and health is the best long-term solution. Let immune systems
do what they do best and not expect continuing medical intervention to be the cure (IMO).

Society's focus on "better diet and health" will be indicated when fewer 18-wheelers
are transporting so much soda, beer, and fast food snacks to grocery stores (IMO).

Re: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ma ... for-curves

"maca alone is unlikely to have any effect on your body composition or curviness
... unless it’s paired with regular exercise."

Probably true for ALL supplements where better health is the goal.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

" 'Coronavirus is so last year!' Spring breakers ditch their masks (and their tops!) and flout
social distancing rules to party on South Padre Island after Gov scraps state's mandate"

However, evidence suggests "Coronavirus is so last year redux!"
(we might know within a few weeks) ... but not loss of income*
(hints why Spring fling is now so encouraged in the U.S.).

* "influx of revelers is worth about $34M each year to resort's economy
which depends on tourism and was decimated by last year's lockdown"

At least, the stimulus money is being shared as intended!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... entia.html
"Women who read newspapers and men that use a mobile phone are LESS likely to develop (dementia)"

Intriguing study, hinting that married men and women who do these activities at the same time
(e.g., at the breakfast table where they're not interacting) reduce their potential dementia.
Also, this study suggests that living a long time is another dementia risk.

And note the subtle psychology of "women who" and "men that"!

Rod

[happyrain]

Ah, subtle- not so subtle sarcasm? Most folks get their news from headlines without reading the story. Especially that of a younger generation, a majority of whose attention spans have been severely reduced and who get information from social media platforms- not traditional televised or paper sources. Those who are in the business of generating views are well aware of the psychological tactics employed to illicit both subtle and not so subtle emotions. I'm afraid "click-bait" i.e, sensationalism has existed before television. It's all noise, and a silent enemy has long infiltrated the psychology of its consumers. And good morning to you! Ah, coffee time.