World Views

[Amigoo]

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

"Backseats of Uber and Lyft cars 'have 35,000 times more germs than the average TOILET SEAT
and 219 times as many as the average taxi"

Who knew?! that public transportation needed frequent cleaning ...
with Uber and Lyft rideshares permitting more "activity" ... apparently.
And this article is not such a positive comment about taxis

However, comments from local friends who use a Uber rideshare occasionally
(someone they know well) suggest that there are clean rideshares out there.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/fitness-myths/

The apparent bottom line for your bottom line ...

Frequent, balanced, and not too intense exercise is best,
leaving "body building" for professionals and hobbyists.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.freebeerandhotwings.com/201 ... or-finals/

"State University of New York Plattsburgh teamed up with Thera-Pets to bring the three miniature donkeys
named Celeste, Jessie, and Cookie to campus and bring joy to the students during finals."

"Some universities host meditation workshops or just bring in therapy dogs to help there students relax for finals week"'

Amusing subtlety for there students, hinting that good spelling is also important during finals.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/03/business ... index.html

A subtlety about these faux burgers ...
They are available as pre-made patties - not ingredients to be mixed at home*.
Meat lovers who typically buy pre-made (and like these burgers as well as price)
will probably transition easily to these no-meat burgers.

* those ingredients might not be so appealing as "ingredients".

Bottom line: Faux burgers will likely be popular as fast food,
especially since nutrition labels are not served with fast food.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reviewed.com/cooking/featur ... s-the-best

"there are far more than 16 flavors of Oreos available. However, we chose these ones based off of popularity and availability.
"If you do decide to do this test at home, we recommend spreading it out over the course of multiple days."

Better idea: Host an Oreo testing party where guests bring different flavors.

Adult version: Guests also bring liqueurs for dunkin'.
(especially chocolate liqueurs)

See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreo
"The origin of the name Oreo is unknown"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-05- ... -australia

"The system is being promoted as mostly benign. Sattler said it will tell the government 'where people are using Wi-Fi,
what they’re using Wi-Fi for, are they watching YouTube, etc.' "

Except for camera (and voice) monitoring, you have to use Wi-Fi on some device in order to be monitored by it.
In this modern era, it's nice to know that someone cares what you're doing ... everywhere!

"Mostly benign" is like saying that the shark just wants to taste you ...
and can't help that it usually takes a big bite.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/man- ... erky-hands

"Man accused of stealing meat caught with steak in pants, beef jerky in hand"

Faux meat will be marketing reality when it's worth stealin' ...
in your pants, dress, coat, hat, socks, or even openly by hand.
Shoplifters will also be obvious by their Faux Jerky.

Rod

[happyrain]

gosh rod, these smart cities and surveillance operatives are a bit frightening. i feel like becoming less connected because of it but also understand that integration with technology is already happening. while china's credit score system is not what the average person wants, the security potentials of a smart city are what i would think government officials are considering. somewhere in this mess of worry and upset needs to be a hope that man is looking out for the interest of another, where freedoms still exist, unfortunately the credit score system is china makes for a dismal view. the birth of the internet has also raised awareness to the plight of the world, where greed and the desire for control become more apparent. now we're witnessing those with the power trying to control the content on the internet and limit this vision. what can we do... ???

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2018/08/20/ ... addictive/

"The work of the food scientist is to figure out how to override this function and trick the brain and body
into believing that high calorie, nutrient-poor foods will offer a reward in the form of nutrition and satisfaction."

Interesting spin on PROCESSED FOODS (with focus on "junk food"). Foods in their natural state are not "engineered",
unless GMO (but GMO is not engineering to make a food addictive).

Got cravings? Is it hunger or psychology?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/he ... ns-legumes

"Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are particularly beneficial at reducing blood sugar
and increasing insulin sensitivity when compared with other high-carb foods."

With such nutrition, why choose the "lowest common denominator" (faux meat),
engineered to appeal like meat? Also, veggie patties were the original meat substitute
and can be made at home with less lab-influenced ingredients.

See also: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnam ... ce&dbid=58 ,
https://www.cookinglight.com/food/veget ... er-recipes

The "20-Minute Black Bean Burgers" recipe seems to be a great starting point
for home chef creativity with substitution for bread and walnuts possible.
Also, black bean flakes are sold by larger health food stores and help control
the amount of moisture in the assembled ingredients.

Tip: Organic green lentils are among the easiest legumes to sprout
... and sprouting increases their good nutrition

Rod

[Amigoo]

About faux meat ...

Today's choice for re-spelling of the meat-based "burger"
to better identify a non-meat, plant-based fried patty:
Burhgur (name derived from "bulgur", a grain)

Who knew There's even Bulgur Burhgurs:
https://wholegrainscouncil.org/recipes/ ... gie-burger

Rod

[Amigoo]

Happyrain,

About cities and surveillance ...

Information collected is potentially harmful (especially to the innocent)
only when used; that's a good focus for this increasing attack on privacy (worldwide).

Unfortunately, we of the modern era are becoming complacent about surveillance
... and will soon be rewarded with complementing lessons (IMO).

Best guess: We who are concerned should seek public/social leadership positions
where related wisdom prevails ... or can be influenced to prevail.

Rod

[Amigoo]

About faux meat and lentils ...

There are many good lentil loaf recipes, but most seem to be attempt
to appeal as faux meat ... despite their many veggies. From the perspecive of
sprouted lentils, whose flavor should not be eclipsed by faux meat flavoring,
a new recipe is being envisioned en mi cocina (lentils have sprouted!).

What would be a good recipe name
Sprouted Lentil Loaf comes to mind!

A successful recipe (at, least acceptable)
will be a loaf that can be sliced after refrigeration
and pan fried as a Lentil Burhgur.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"The rest of the 20-minute video goes on to blast internet outrage culture and encourage young people
to speak their minds without fear of being offensive."

Seems to me ...
Speaking one's mind in private (in local community) is safer than doing this in public (via the internet)
where many more vigilantes might be inspired to confront the problem.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-men/907049 ... -than-sex/

Interesting research on sex myths.

From what I observe, both men and women think about their cell phone more often than sports or sex
... when daily time spent on these phones is compared to those other activities.

Who has not used a cell phone during a sports event or sex

Rod

[happyrain]

thanks rod for the reply

[Amigoo]

More about invasion of privacy ... worldwide:

Re: https://www.wfaa.com/video/features/ori ... 92a083acda

Good advice: "Put a towel over it" (over the device) ...
but with advancing technology, cameras will be EVERYWHERE
(some authorized - many of mischief or even criminal)

The camera detecting devices look promising!

Entrepreneur Alert: A new job field is opening ...
Security personnel can be hired to "sweep" a room for hidden devices.
Then hotels, etc. could place a "Clean" sticker on swept rooms.
"Manager, please sweep my room today!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 672300002/

"Rinsing off for just 1 minute removes most of the dirt, sweat, or anything else on your body."

Probably exaggeration ... else why scrub your hands after using the bathroom:
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a2543 ... -bathroom/

"the average adult male is nearly half human, half microbe—a conglomeration of 30 trillion human cells and 39 trillion bacterial cells ... you are acclimated to these indigenous germ cells ... You, your partner and your family likely carry similar microorganisms, since you’re continuously passing your germs back and forth - which means you’re likely acclimated to their germs, too."

As for using the pool as a bathroom ... Let's not go there! (to that pool)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reviewed.com/home-outdoors/ ... eally-work

"This ColorCoral Universal Cleaning Gel offers a way to clean your keyboard quickly and efficiently.
All you have to do is press the gel slightly against the top of a keyboard and pull it up... slowly."

"this gel won’t disinfect your bacteria-ridden surfaces,
so you may want to run some disinfectant wipes over them after you’re done"

Entertaining story about ColorCoral, but the "disinfectant wipes" may be the better solution
(turn off computer before wiping so that you can press on the keys).

While serious hand washing seems to be the now-favored solution for dirty hands,
these wipes might be good for many surfaces where germs accumulate.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

If all chosen emojis were equally popular, the redesign might be profitable.
But if fans start selecting certain emojis to eat, they will not eat as many.

This could be the strategy (fans will buy more chocolate bars
in order to have more of their favorite emojis).

Best guess: Probably another "New Coke" promotion!
Are previously handled chocolates tradeable?

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"killed by US drone strike after his 'walk' and angle of his beard gave him away"
"hunted down thanks to tracking and identification technology"
"identified by drone flying at night"

Not a focus on this justice(?) ...
but on the precision of drone technology (and cameras),
drones that fly MUCH higher than toy/commercial drones.

Think you're anonymous and hidden outdoors
Not any more ... from a bird's eye view

Rod

[Amigoo]

Corny Quinoa (too simple to be a "recipe")

A tasty combo of quinoa and corn grits
with blended flavor and good fiber.

Rinse 1/2 cup of white quinoa then simmer 10 min. in 2 cups water.

Stir in 1/3 cup corn grits (try polenta) and simmer about 10 min.,
stirring frequently (add more water if necessary).

If desired, stir in spices, herbs, and olive oil to complete.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3749999/posts

This slow worldwide trend suggests that "marriage" is being redefined as "partnership/union".
In subsequent decades, that same sex activity occurs in these partnerships may be "old news".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9094938/a ... lth-fears/

"Austrians told to stop French kissing cows"

I never knew that cows French kissed ... or even kissed!
(but this story is about cows and humans)

Did you ever French kiss a bull
... and wear red lipstick?

These challenges, promoted by the internet, are similar
to childhood challenges ... with child-like mentality.

Rod

[Amigoo]

From today's email ...

Dr. Gary Small, M.D., writes (at Newsmax.com):

"Many studies have demonstrated an association between mental stimulation from games, puzzles, and challenging tasks, and a lower risk for developing dementia. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggests that doing daily crossword puzzles will improve cognitive performance:

Researchers randomly divided 37 middle-age and older adults into a crossword-puzzle group and a control group that wrote a daily entry in a diary rather than completing daily puzzles. Before and after the four-week experiment, research volunteers were given assessments of different language skills, such as how quickly they could think of certain words. Study volunteers in the crossword-puzzle group demonstrated significant improvements in their verbal cognitive skills, while the control volunteers did not."

Apparently, a variety of mental stimulation is important to lower risk of dementia
(along with a nutritious balanced diet, frequent exercise, and sufficient rest).

Rod