World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/07/health/f ... index.html

His staff says fungi ("fun guy") - He says fungi ("fun ghee") ...

Who knew It's all about a young chef in his kitchen
discovering a wild mushroom sautéed in clarified butter.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-le ... -musk-says

“The whole point of Tesla is to accelerate the advent of electric vehicles …
sustainable transport and trying to help the environment,” Musk said.
“It’s the most serious problem that humanity faces.”

Not exactly a step toward "free energy" (what creates the electricity for these Teslas?) ...
but good direction once fossil fuels are no longer the source of electricty, stored in batteries.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/d ... ld-outside

It's mind boggling that these lyrics are so controversial, unless ...
(and with the many new genders) "Baby" is now a sexist term ...
or disrespectful of older persons, or ...

I know! I know!
"Cold outside" is now a slap at Global Warming!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2 ... rne-church

"Don't mess with Santa," (Mayor) Cain said ... "While I understand folks right to protest,
Cleburne loves Santa and those protesters who were naughty and broke the law
when they trespassed were arrested promptly."

Apparently ... "Naughty" is Santa's domain - "Trespassing" is Cleburne's.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/10/us/nasa- ... index.html

"The mission scientists believe that it would take Voyager 2,300 years to reach the inner edge of the cloud
and 30,000 years to fly past it completely."

New perpsective on "plant a tree for future generations" (some trees are better):
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/orname ... a-tree.htm

"Alaska red cedar can live up to 3,500 years. Giant sequoias can last over 3,000 years
and at least one Bristlecone pine is estimated to be almost 5,000 years old."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-12-12- ... lanet.html

"the number one thing everyday people can do to help 'mitigate' climate change is to stop having children."

Consequently ... "more is better" logic suggests ...
all humans are a threat to the planet! You Go Gaia

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... times.html

Sue saw the saw sans Sue.

Imagine! 27,000 slices ...
from a hair on her head to the tap of her toe

Rod

[Sandy]

Wow! I am speechless! She sounds like an amazing lady who made possible something that hopefully will benefit the human race.
Thanks, Rod.
xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/1 ... ansgender/

"'Trans boys and men and non-binary people may have periods',
adding that 'menstruation must be inclusive of all genders'."

So, where would a male with that equipment in working order
purchase appropriate sanitary pads for this mandated period?
A pill (or operation) may be required to start the flow.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... -full.html

"Implant becomes activated when the stomach churns during digestion,
Generates impulses to the vagus nerve that connects the gut and brain,
Dupes the brain into thinking the stomach is full after a few mouthfuls of food"

Hmmm ... the vagus nerve* serves multiple purposes!

A "You're done!" message could end "obligatory" sex when you want to
... watch a cooking show ... or the game ... or do whatever."

* https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/vagus-nerve

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.amazon.com/Poopsie-Surprise ... B07BDW8H1W

A step in the right direction ...
if children were taught that poop indicates (or not) healthy eating and habits.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3713860/posts

South Florida
Why would Russian women go to "Little Cuba", I wondered.
Then, it occured to me that Big Cuba is very close ...
the island nation attracting new Russian interest.

Note: I was raised in South Florida where "Little Cuba" was a popular expression.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... rooms.html

"Chloroform is present in small amounts in chlorinated water, and benzene, which is a component of gasoline,
and therefore from exhaust fumes, can build up in homes when people shower or boil water."

... in contrast to the fumes that build up when people don't shower.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-12-17- ... cides.html

"In addition, aspartame makes the brain more vulnerable to oxidative damage, meaning brain cells are more prone to damage from vaccine ingredients (Thimerosal), toxic food chemicals, pesticides or even potentially 5G wireless networks that cause the electromagnetic alteration of brain cells."

However, this research hints that a healthy diet (plus exercise), containing abundant antioxidants, could marginalize oxidative damage
... asumming no further consumption of the bad stuff. As for 5G, change is on the way (but undefined).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.singularityweblog.com/stuar ... ciousness/ (1 hr interview)

"Consciousness is more than computation"
“Consciousness is the music of the Universe.”

Research getting closer to the great divide of spirituality and science.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/dis ... superbugs/

"Interestingly – and scarily – none of the patients in the rooms where the curtains were tested had MRSA themselves.
Instead, the contamination occurred on parts of the curtains that were frequently touched by caregivers and visitors,
suggesting that it was this direct contact that was spreading the disease."

... gloved hands of caregivers come to mind
... as well as public doorknobs, etc.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amaz ... SKCN1OK1AJ

"Consumers might not realize that some of their most sensitive conversations are being recorded by Amazon’s devices, information that could be highly prized by criminals, law enforcement, marketers and others."

"The user who was told to whack his foster parents wrote a harsh review on Amazon’s website, calling the situation 'a whole new level of creepy.' A probe into the incident found the bot had quoted a post without context from Reddit".

It may take a few years (decades?) before one can fully trust AI advice, guidance, and chatter.

** Entrepreneur Alert: A realtime, human chaperone of AI communication received may become popular,
perhaps with a simple emoji Thumbs Up! or Thumbs Down! on the safety/reliability of the AI received.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/kentucky-subm ... 10241.html

"The measure that cleared Congress removes hemp from the list of federally controlled substances.
It treats the low-THC version of the cannabis plant like any other agricultural crop."

Such news! hardly mentioned in mainstream media
Low-THC hemp will soon become a very profitable crop because of hemp seed's nutrition and the plant's many industrial uses.
Regulatory isolation of high-THC hemp (keeping it out of the low-THC fields) will promote farming/investment success.

Re: https://hungryhobby.net/hemp-flaxseed-muffins/
This could be called a Pumpkin Muffin.

Rod

[Amigoo]

A phone solicitation today asked for a donation of $95, $75, or $50 - a real human voice, apparently manipulated to sound like responses. But this AI solicitation (Artificial Intelligence, IMO) did not know how to respond to my "All too high!" (referring to popular donation amounts) and just repeated the donation amounts statement ... at which point I surmised an easy exit and hung up!

Caution
AI systems are now learning from experience and will have better responses soon!
Humans have real brains that need to stay alert during this perilous AI rollout.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"One company's 3,683 word privacy policy stated that three-year-old children were required
to read the document and ask their parents permission before sharing data"

Well, that's reassuring and comforting ...
if the parents can also read the policy.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Adding to the drama of Meng's arrest is the fact that she is no simple executive - she is the daughter of Huawei founder and president Ren Zhengfei, a former officer in the People's Liberation Army and a Communist Party elite."

"Under Chinese law, 'all organizations and citizens... must support, assist with, and collaborate in national intelligence work' "

Well, if it's the law ...
even fortune cookies can have chips.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/an ... 378020002/

"Having just woken up and still in his underwear, Jason wasn't sure what to do."

So ... now we know what to buy Jason for Christmas!
(slippers to coordinate with underwear)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/21/health/e ... index.html

About traditional eggnog ...

While the origin of "nog" is unknown, its traditional meaning is
"any beverage made with beaten eggs, usually with alcoholic liquor"

So ... if just using egg whites, the beverage is "Nog Not".

Nog Not!
"Who's there?" No yolk.
"No yolk who?" Nog Not.

Rod

[Sandy]

I just made some eggnog... the first time ever and most likely the last. It is definitely a heart attack in a glass. Well I may exaggerate but...a whole cup of cream... 2 cups mild and TONS of SUGAR!!!!!.....Oh my! It is good but I can only drink a thimble full of the stuff at a sitting...

Merry Christmas Rod!
love,
Sandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/stuart- ... tmas-music

"It’s the same now with so-called 'Christmas music.' Department stores, malls, elevators and office building lobbies. Always secular. 'Jingle Bells.' 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' All very pleasant, but always there."

However, adults become expectant of this seemingly musical cacophony when we're seasonally out & about,
pursuing that which we caress as our Personal Experiential Tradition (PET). The real beauty of Silent Night
is the final tune that nurtures peace and calm as we drift off to sleep each seasonal night.

Rod