World Views

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Re: https://www.wfaa.com/article/opinion/da ... e0f97ee708

What's lost in this commentary (which makes the point about not associating perpetrators of crimes with a religion)
is that the "nutty white guys" mantra is often about better gun control and not about violence in the name of religion;
effectively an "apples and oranges" comparison ... but works for this commentary.

Lesson: If we would use media stuff to support our perspective,
we ought know such writing creativity.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food ... vegan.html

"Burger King's new plant-based Impossible Whopper ISN'T officially vegan - because it is cooked on the same grill
as the chain's meat products and comes with mayo (made with eggs)"

OMG! BK might need its cleaned grills blessed by a Rabbi (or Priest, Imam, whomever)
in order to authenticate its burgers as "vegan" ... in this nitpickin' concept grillin'.

The obvious trend of this complaint is that the counters upon which burgers are wrapped,
their packaging materials, the staff who handle both meat and vegan burgers, etc., are all
effectively complicit in "contaminating" the vegan offering.

At least, "faux meat" cautions that it has association with real meat (somehow).

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... erson.html

"Losing a job is never easy on the mind, but according to a recent study,
the psychological severity may depend on exactly who -- or what -- is doing the usurping."

But a robot losing a job to another robot may be different ...
depending on the AI programming.

Rod

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Re: https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/robot-tai ... t-18838128

"Once the Arque tail is properly adjusted to the wearer's height and weight, it acts like a counterbalance."

Who knew
One tail fits all ... genders.

Caution: It is impolite to comment about a woman's tail

Rod

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Re: https://www.wfaa.com/video/weather/accu ... dcecb6c7d5

Just wonderful It's hard enough to find your car in the mall parking lot,
now you have to remember where you left it hovering.

Rod

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Re: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics ... ar-AAFqNjB

Actually, it's time to gather up the old technology (guns)
for new electronic weapons are just around the corner
(literally, if we consider tasers).

Rod

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Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/tal ... 928319001/

"People are contacting their 'textdoor' or number neighbor, or the person who has the same phone number
but with the last number changed. ... if your phone number ends in 1234, your textdoor neighbors’ numbers
would end in 1233 and 1235 with the same area code and first three numbers."

Who knew Phone Number Roulette! (PNR)
Are you contacting a good or bad "neighbor" (someone who doesn't need your phone number captured with their Caller ID).
Besides, addresses associated with phone numbers can often be found in online databases.

Methinks it's best to avoid PNR

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/tin ... tion-study

Interesting study, but hinting that these owners commit to a less-consumption lifestyle
to adapt to the confined space. A multi-family tiny home would be even more interesting
... but I think they're called "low-rent apartment buildings".

Rod

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An observation about "politics" ...

Contrary to popular assumption, the losing side in an election (especially, involving a large number of voters where there's absence of decisive "landslide") does not accept defeat, but simply tolerates defeat ... still choosing to promote its favorite agendas where possible, immediately preparing to win in the next election, and often (in recent decades) doing its best to interfere with the winning side's agendas.

This suggests that "politics" is more about cooperation than agreement or even resolution. After all, the many factors that cause political alignment (or distance) do not resolve in a short period of time, despite an election suggesting this. And this is true even for religious organizations where "politics" is practiced the ol' fashioned way.

Rod

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Re: https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/secur ... ardo-radar

Not alarming news since countries already know that their radars and other monitoring sites
(even satellites now) will be the first targets in a major confrontation.

Rod

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Who knew

Any time you walk into a store from a car parking lot,
hold in your stomach muscles. By the time this becomes a habit
(not requiring conscious effort), you'll notice that your stomach
is not so "relaxed" ... and pants fit better!

You can always do sit-ups for the same result.

Rod

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Re: https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/

While it's easy - even popular - to scream "Stop Climate Change or Perish!",
the various causes suggest that humans are not prepared for the sacrifices required
to reduce (not stop) climate change (aka "greenhouse effect").

Consider electricity created by burning fossil fuels:
What appliances/devices are we willing to use less of?
Or use less heat in the winter and less AC in the summer?

Consider fuel combustion in commercial transportation (buses, trucks, trains, ships, planes):
Would we travel less and accept slower shipments of products?

Like all political arguments that shout about problems but offer few practical solutions,
reduction of climate change begs for solutions, including human willingness to contribute,
especially by reducing consumption as well as reducing weight (which has to be maintained
by more food ... thus more AC, more fuel for transportation, more clothing, etc.).

Should we be shouting about "climate change" if we're not taking steps to contribute?

As for me, I'm using no AC in my house this summer (day temps now average 102F).
But this is not for "climate change" - I'm testing endurance of the elderly.
My house remains a cool 90F with pre-sun cooling, then closing doors & windows.

Rod

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Re: https://www.arlnow.com/2019/08/07/arlin ... g-at-home/

"An elderly resident who lives in Arlington’s Williamsburg neighborhood was rescued by an attentive mail carrier,
neighbors, and first responders after falling at home and not being able to get up.

The man survived on his kitchen floor for five days by drinking Coca-Cola that was within arm’s reach"

Not touted as survival food, but good stuff for survival: water for hydration,
sugar for energy, caffeine to stay alert, and "within arm’s reach".

"Share a Coke" to celebrate! Put it "within arm’s reach" of your guest.

"To our survival!" makes a good toast, anticipating that we'll all have something
within arm's reach in similar circumstances.

Rod (rum goes well with toast)

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/08/investin ... index.html

"Kraft Heinz is a company in crisis. It spent the first half of 2019 embroiled in an accounting scandal.
Its CEO resigned. And its sales are in a massive slump as people search for healthier, less-processed foods."

During transition to new offerings, current products not so "fortified" with preservatives and additives
can be combined with healthy complements during preparation that provide a taste/nutrition synergy:
Ketchup + tomato puree, Mac & Cheese + golden cauliflower, Miracle Whip + garlic powder & dried parsley, ...

Savor the Transition!

Rod

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Re:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... wreck.html

"Hookup app '3fun' made for arranging threesomes exposed personal information,
photos, and exact locations of over a MILLION users"

Just a definition problem - the app was a "hookem" - not a "hookup",
albeit "hookup" was occasionally both benefit and lure ... and everyone
then qualifies for '3pub' (where private information is public).

There must be hundreds of 'fun' apps - many free!

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/health/p ... index.html

"If you enjoy the taste of these faux meat burgers, and part of your food philosophy includes vegetarianism or eating to sustain the environment, then by all means, you should feel free to enjoy an Impossible Burger or Beyond Burger. But if you are choosing to eat these burgers solely for their health value, you may want to reconsider."

It's good to have martyrs to "sutain the environment"
... for the others who will live (longer) in it.

This article's healthier recommendation (apparently):
"grain-based veggie burger that's not attempting to mimic meat"

Rod

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

"From overloading on free samples to abandoned carts and customers asking staff if they worked there
while they were clearly dressed in uniform: Trader Joe's employees reveal what really drives them mad about shoppers"

Sounds like typical complaints from staff in many grocery stores

On the other hand ...

- That the grocery store has sufficient business to pay employees is a good thing!
- Some shoppers who take more than one sample are self-pressured to buy the product.
- "Do you work here?" is perceived as a polite way to start conversation to ask for assistance.
- Abandoning a cart can make it available to a shopper who didn't get one at the front door.
- In the near future, robots will be able to handle these problems ... without complaining.

Rod

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Re: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dem ... l-exercise

"Of all the lifestyle changes that have been studied, taking regular physical exercise
appears to be one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting dementia."

This makes sense (along with good nutrition) since nutrients need to be delivered to the brain
(via good blood vessels and heart pumping) in order for it to maintain healthy development/maintenance
of the various types of brain cells and their interconnections.

It's easy to conjecture that dementia is a modern disease because of the many labor-saving devices
and ubiquitous transportation (often minimizing walking - consider elevators and escalators).

Obviously, most people under 40 years of age get sufficient exercise, but after 40
... especially significant heart- and muscle-beneficial exercise

Rod

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Modern version of "wrong number" (a different version of "hookem"
re: http://board.1111angels.com/viewtopic.p ... 00#p202409 )

A guy called my cell phone (which usually sits in a drawer unless I'm in my car) to bitch that he's on a ladder and my number has called him many times ... then disconnects when he answers. I finally answered one of his calls to inquire WTF? He was satisfied that he didn't need to answer those calls from my number, but neither did he believe that I wasn't calling him!

So, I asked an AT&T guy who just arrived next door and he said that an app (for Smart Phones) can spoof a number. He told me to ignore the bitchin' but check my AT&T statement to make sure that I'm not being billed for those nuisance calls.

All about spoofing ...
https://www.techjunkie.com/fake-number- ... one-spoof/

I would compare it to someone using your hand to wipe their butt.
Hilarious ... but "wash" your handheld device just in case.

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/norwa ... index.html

"the most ambitious aspect is the development of submerged floating tunnels that sit 30 meters (100 feet) under the surface of the water."

"The tunnels are fixed in position with cables -- either anchored to the seabed or tethered to pontoons which are spaced far enough apart to allow boats to pass through. Made of concrete, they would function like conventional tunnels, transporting vehicles from one end of a fjord to another."

Somehow, "concrete" seems a bit inflexible for the stresses (especially weather) that the tunnels must endure for years! ... not to mention internal explosions, submarines, and heat/vibration from vehicles. Considering that the design is primarily for landscape appearance, these tunnels might best wait for superior materials.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... -post.html

Well ... It is a hiking trail ... and she's dressed for hiking ... and carrying proper hydration ...
and arranged for a photographer to document the beginning of her hike ... to Instagram.

But ... a timely photo since I can never remember to wear my Nikes (at least) ...
when getting out of bed and hiking down my hall ... to Instagram.

Now ... Hiking to Instagram needs entry in the slang dicitionary

Rod

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Now ... Hiking to Instagram needs entry in the slang dicitionary

... and can refer to all staged photos.

... and I'll have to remember to wear my glasses AND Nikes ...
when hiking to the computer to post about hiking to Instagram.

Rod

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Re: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019 ... name-them/

"'There are at least three,' the 76-year-old Biden responded"

"Yes, No, and Maybe" immediately came to mind.

Rod

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Re: https://abcnews.go.com/US/jeffrey-epste ... d=64881684

If at first you don't succeed, ...
(and your jail attendants miss the cue that you might try again)

Apparently ... it's that memory problem (remembering too much)
that often conspires for your early departure from the planet.

Rod

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More about 5G ...

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/tech/5g- ... index.html

This technology sounds fantastic! ...
and may be worth any negative impact on the human body
by the ubiquitous electronic emissions (both ways).

Be a pioneer! Even celebrate with a faux burger

Rod