World Views

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/08/us/pumpk ... index.html

Pumpkin Spice Dog Treets ... they're green!

Pumpkin spice deodorant would be good ...
and pumpkin spice room fresheners ...
and pumpkin spice deodorant ...

But this spice blend has no relationship to pumpkins
unless it's used for a pumpkin-based food recipe.

Rod

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

"The research that was carried out was an 'association study'. This means that it only shows the correlation between eating chicken and the certain types of cancers, rather than investigating the reasons why. It could mean that the meat itself contains a carcinogen but it could even come down to how the meat is cooked."

Seems to me ...
any charred food from cooking is associated with disease
.... if consumed in sufficient quantity.

Rod

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Re: https://www.insider.com/hurricane-doria ... ida-2019-8

What media frenzy about "most likely" based on early spaghetti models of Dorian!
The President was indeed correct about Dorian hitting some of the states:
“South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama will most likely be hit”

Besides, the President was not forecasting - just communicating that the government
was keeping informed about that monster storm, preparing to assist as needed.

I expected more pushback from inland Floridians who prepared for a Cat 5 hurricane
(as predicted by weather forecasters!) ... and it didn't occur

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/0 ... n-orig.cnn

DNA samples from the lake strongly suggest No Nessie! (just eels).

Rod

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More about pumpkin spice ...

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/13/health/p ... index.html

"In other words, if the pumpkin spice blend ... that has been added to your favorite food item
reminds you of a baking pumpkin pie at grandma's house, then it probably did its job."

This is probably the real reason why pumpkin spice is so appealing
(all those food-centered holidays, featuring pumpkin and pumpkin desserts).
Besides, pumpkin spice is not promoted much outside of those holidays.

Rod

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

"(Animal Welfare) proposed steering clear of fancy, tiered fruit cakes or chocolate cakes, that could make dogs sick if guests decide to sneak them a few pieces, and to take care with the bridal flowers and floral centrepieces to make sure they are not toxic to dogs."

Probable exceptions: guide dogs and emotional support pets.

Rod

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Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/fo ... 036618001/

... don't forget Spiced Pumpkin Pecan ice cream,
a Texas Bluebell seasonal - add extra pecans!

How does it know
My glucometer always rattles nearby whenever I'm droolin' about these extreme sweets.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxbusiness.com/industrials ... y-shopping

"Nearly 70 percent of those surveyed will spend more money if they can get high-quality foods."

"Been there! Done that!" ... and it stops quickly on typical fixed incomes.

Rod

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Re: https://news.yahoo.com/vuitton-hire-mor ... 05552.html

"Vuitton brand will hire another 1,500 manufacturing staff in France by 2022, as it expands production to meet strong demand
in markets like China. Vuitton is riding high on strong appetite among young Chinese consumers for branded goods."

Entrepreneur Alert
"Sansa V" should make a good offbrand for travelers who prefer to economize.

Rod

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About Crickets 'n Cake ...

Re: https://paradoxprotein.com/
"All the benefits of bugs in an easy pill to swallow"

Get increase in energy level ...
and start hoppin' around! ... apparently.

Re: https://paradoxprotein.com/pages/why-crickets
"The Original Cricket Pill is 100% ground up crickets."

Then there's Cricket Cake (for Cricket parties)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cric ... with_30136

Rod

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Re: https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/ksenia-s ... d222550370 ,
https://whdh.com/news/department-store- ... s-for-462/

"The $462 high-waisted jeans feature one skinny leg and one wide leg."

Ask if there's a 2-for-1 discount where you get the complementing pair
with one wide leg and one skinny leg (see if anyone notices).

... and don't forget your one fat wallet.

Rod

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Re: https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/06/butt ... ion-bible/

"Then again, there’s a lot of parts of the Bible that talk about how life begins with breath,
and so even that is something that we can interpret differently."

Actually, the potential for independent life (outside the womb) probably begins
when the human brain has developed sufficiently with complementing body functions.

As for dependent life (inside the womb), conception seems that starting point

Rod

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Re: https://nypost.com/2019/09/10/married-m ... -accident/

"Married man’s death during sex on business trip ruled a 'workplace accident' "

Makes sense - one man's work is another man's pleasure.

Rod

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

"Monopoly unveils new board game where female players are given a $400 head start
and $40 more than men every time they pass 'Go'"

Apparently, the rules change for players transitioning to the opposite sex ...
and "neither nor" players get $800/$80 because life's more difficult for them.

Rod

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Re: https://sputniknews.com/us/201909081076 ... pproaches/

"Hulsey’s study suggested that the collapse was caused by a “global failure involving the near-simultaneous failure
of every column in the building,” something not possible to achieve by fire."

... making the previous conclusion more "Epstein reporting" (WYSIWYG).

Rod

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

Manuka honey continues to gain impressive reputation for wound healing!
(M55 did not stick it in a jar of honey - that was "medical grade" manuka)

Rod

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

"Team were surprised to discover exercise made bones weaker, not more robust"
"Women may particularly suffer due to their bones getting less strong with age"

Makes sense: Bones change in response to exercise -
if proper nutrition is not available, bones will degrade
(calorie restriction should not reduce other nutrients).

Rod

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Re: https://fanaticcook.com/2015/05/05/when ... breakfast/

"Beech-Nut wanted to increase consumer demand for bacon. Bernays turned to his agency’s internal doctor and asked him whether a heavier breakfast might be more beneficial for the American public. Knowing which way his bread was buttered, the doctor confirmed Bernays suspicion and wrote to five thousand of his doctors friends asking them to confirm it as well."

So ... 9 out of 10 doctors (or all 5,000) agreed that ...
Similar to promoting cereal so that more milk would be sold?

With such marketing "guidance" we should not be surprised to discover
that many food combinations make a good breakfast. Even beer and pizza?

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/health/s ... index.html

Apparently, these desks provide easy breaks from sitting for long hours, but ...
the benefits are not so conclusive ... and studies have not focused on older people
who might have more problems with standing for long periods.

Probable bottom line: A good desk to have ...
if you can't move about the room/office frequently during the day.

Rod

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Re: http://82.221.129.208/trump911.mp4

Even the building's structural engineer(gave the tour) didn't believe
that a large plane could bring down that steel-enclosed building,
which has been the government's long-preferred narrative.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... -else.html

"Black just got blacker: Darkest material ever created is '10 times darker than anything else'
and blocks out 99.96 per cent of light, scientists reveal"

Who knew Black is just the absence of reflected light.

Rod

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Re: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/201 ... to-orourke

"My AR-15 is 'ready for you', Texas lawmaker tells Beto O'Rourke"

"Death threat" depends on the interpretation of the message ...
By context, the challenge exists if Beto comes to take away his AR-15
... and 'ready for you" could also mean 'it's ready to be taken".

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/politics ... index.html

"Pence argued homosexuality was 'a choice' or 'learned behavior'
during 1990s fight against gay rights ordinance"

Decades later and it's still a choice ... apparently:
to act on your orientation or deny it (at least, publicly).

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/us/jeffrey-epst ... ate-letter

"A source told the New York Post last month that Epstein got off suicide watch after the July 23 attempt
because he told his lawyers that the injuries he sustained in the incident were due to Tartaglione roughing him up."

Intriguing but subtle insinuation, this source ...
Epstein was not suicidal but got roughed up again (permanently).

Rod

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

"Laview is kitted out with soft yellow chairs with an adjustable headrest and armrest table to 'provide a relaxing living room-like feel.'
The soft lighting, which adjusts throughout the day, has been devised to generate a calming atmosphere for commuters."

Looks like a modern plane's economy seating - maybe the design is commuters' Feng Shui.
But it's worth a try in one's living room (if you have too many chairs and a Big Screen).

Rod