World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://thehill.com/changing-america/en ... rn-to-code

"Anybody who can go down 3,000 feet in a mine can sure as Hell learn to program as well ...
Anybody who can throw coal into a furnace can learn how to program, for God’s sake!"

What's "sure as Hell" is that such coding may reveal your logic ability
and ability to convert computer language to a computer program,
but the language learned in such coding has limited value
and will likely be out of date within a year or two.

"Been there! Done that!" for 30 years (IBM Assembler, COBOL,
and a tasty retirement serving of HTML)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/marc ... legal-case

Veyrat claimed that a Michelin inspector accused him of using English Cheddar in a French soufflé,
instead of a traditional French cheese option

Intriguing perspective: It's not the problematic restaurant critique -
damage was not proven in court (similar to the Thai cave rescue lawsuit):

http://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marc- ... index.html

"the court ruled that Veyrat had offered no 'proof showing the existence of any damage'
caused by the demotion from a three-star to two-star rating"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireSt ... d-67999035

"Heterosexual couples will now be able to choose a civil partnership instead of a marriage in England and Wales"

"The new rules means that mixed-sex couples can opt for a civil partnership that will give them similar rights as married couples,
including marriage allowance tax relief, inheritance tax exemption, and joint parental responsibility for children."

"It is expected to be an attractive option for couples who believe marriage gives men the upper hand
and also by couples who don't want any religious element in their union."

A result of continuing societal preference for "separation of church and state" (?)
... with a subsequent religious ceremony still possible (?)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/31/opinions ... index.html

Seems to me ... the right response would have been probation,
followed by review of their individual participation in the symbolic act,
then rehabilitation for the cadets still worthy of their future role.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/health/your-e ... ate-change

"The one individual action that citizens could take that would make a difference
would be to demand a vast increase in spending on green-energy research and development,
so that these energy sources eventually become cheap enough to outcompete fossil fuels."

Demanding an increase in spending is not a guarantee that such spending will happen,
but there will likely be countless ways to contribute to the solutions.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.wsj.com/articles/5g-underwh ... 1577788203

"For now, 5G’s main visible benefit lies in transferring large amounts of data quickly,
such as downloading movies faster and streaming high-resolution content seamlessly."

"experts say 5G’s advantages are hard for consumers to experience with smartphones.
The bigger leap will be felt with self-driving cars or smart cities"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://news.yahoo.com/economist-bitcoi ... 17615.html

"You only make money based on people who enter after you.
"They’ve been trying to create a utility for it for ten years now."

Interestingly, faux burgers still seem a pyramid ... of investors.
Maybe, try a faux burger and a faux coin to see which "tastes" better.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/m ... -shooting/

"Jack Wilson is exactly the type of person you want around with a gun because he's a firearms instructor.
But we know nothing about the at least six other parishioners who also appeared to draw their handguns.''

Texas preacher: "Now, please point your pistols to the next hymn "Glory Be to the Father"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/m ... -shooting/

(late night commentary)

Who knew

In Texas, church is still where you go to be saved.

Rod

[Amigoo]

This year ...
do we say "Twenty Twenty" or "Two Thousand Twenty"

Ten years ago, I waited all year to hear "Twenty Ought Ought",
but only saw "Ought Ought" on a few bank statements.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"He says his design would be able to move the sun 50 light years in just one million years
and allow us to avoid destruction from supernova or other celestial explosions."

Of course ... "us" is not well-defined in this design ...
and assumes that future "us" will still be residents of our solar system ...
and that future us_es will favor a plan where the sun's actual movement
will not be detectable for multiple generations of us_es.

Black holes (like some bitcoin schemes) have significant attraction
and might cause similar movement of the sun when adequately "funded".

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Woman, 23, suffers liver failure after taking a $50 herbal supplement 'which left her needing a life-saving transplant on Christmas Day'"

What's intriguing about supplements is that the human body can tolerate lesser doses of most supplements (including vitamins/minerals) whether the supplement is needed or not. However, the liver (primary filtering organ of the body) has its limits and its problems increase with insufficient hydration, especially water, to eliminate any chemical overload.

The 4 veggie capsules (recommended dosage) of this supplement do not appear (IMO) to contain a significant quantity of those ingredients,
suggesting that other factors are involved (higher dosage, other supplements, dehydration, health issues, etc.).

Fortunately, the great majority of supplement aficonados only suffer financial loss when a supplement is not needed ...
and many health supplements seem priced high enough to incorrectly (IMO) persuade that they have great value!

Rod

[happyrain]

interesting article,
especially since i just read this the other day

(OMNS December 16, 2019) The 36th annual report from the American Association of Poison Control Centers shows zero deaths from any vitamin. Supporting data is in Table 22B, p 1412-1413, at the very end of the report published in Clinical Toxicology. [1] It is interesting that it is so quietly placed way back there where nary a news reporter is likely to see it.

But wait, there’s more:

The AAPCC report shows no deaths from any dietary mineral supplement.
There were no fatalities from amino acids, creatine, blue-green algae, glucosamine, or chondroitin.
There were no deaths from herbs. This means no deaths at all from blue cohosh, echinacea, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, kava kava, St. John’s wort, valerian, yohimbe, ma huang/ephedra, guarana, kola nut, or yerba mate. And, there were no deaths from energy drinks. While the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service considers a number of these items to be improperly classified as dietary supplements, they are nonetheless specified by AAPCC as causing zero fatalities.
There were no deaths from any homeopathic remedy, Asian medicine, Hispanic medicine, or Ayurvedic medicine. None.

from,
https://healthimpactnews.com/2019/zero- ... l-centers/
not that they're related or anything

[Amigoo]

More opinion about health supplements:

Re: https://time.com/5602125/dietary-supplements-kids/

"multivitamins may be less likely to cause life-threatening health issues than other types of supplements,
evidence increasingly suggests they’re not necessary for most people. One recent study found that
they do not improve health and longevity as well as nutrients consumed through food"

... of course the caveat is the type/quality/quantity of food being consumed.

The following article (there are hundreds if not thousands of Pro or Con perspective)
hints that 2020 is a good year to pay closer attention to food sources of nutrients.
https://sciencenordic.com/biotechnology ... th/1463408

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"United Methodist Church plans to split into more than one denomination
to try to resolve years of debate over LGBT clergy and same-sex weddings"

Such a split may be more challenging than the exchange of two letters (from 'United' to 'Untied').

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/vega ... ourt-rules

"On Friday, a tribunal in Norwich, England, determined that ethical veganism is a 'religion or belief,'
and one of the nine 'protected characteristics' under the 2010 Equality Act."

"Fruits" used to be the most maligned produce, but now "veggies" qualify for protection!
Yet most nutrition advice still recommends culinary bonding with all colorful produce.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/05/health/k ... index.html

"Most health professionals are concerned that the degree of carb restriction requires someone to cut out many of the foods
that have been consistently recommended as being healthy: fruits, beans/legumes and whole intact grains"

"Hope" is the secret ingredient of all "New & Improved" diets that become so popular in these recent decades:
Hope that the latest diet is the Finale of the quest to bond wth a 'forever" diet that's appealing, effective, and not too expensive.
That the quest always renews for most people hints that diets require dedication and work (aka "fresh foods minimally processed,
well-balanced nutrition, and serious exercise).

Proof that "diet" is about expectation (hope) - not what usually happens:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/business ... index.html
"Diet soda doesn't have to lead to weight loss, court rules"

Rod (still fond of the "Suggested Serving Size Diet
... whenever I find my reading glasses)

[Amigoo]

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

"it is an all-too-familiar sensation: feeling fit to burst after a big meal but somehow finding room for dessert."

"Sensory-specific satiety doesn't only explain why dessert can be so hard to decline, it also sheds light on why
it is so easy to overeat at a barbecue, buffet, or other occasions where there is a variety of food on offer."

However, a BIG meal does not have to be followed by a BIG dessert.
After a large meal, a "les soufflé" dessert should mean "less soufflé".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12 ... #section13

Good list of what to eat for breakfast ...
but not all that can be eaten for breakfast.

Tips: Maintain good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Change breakfast menu occasionally for nutritional variety.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"McDonald's vegan burger is called P.L.T., short for plant, lettuce and tomato,
a play on the popular bacon, lettuce and tomato or BLT sandwich."

Notice to cows! Notice to pigs! Stop eating plants, the new meat faux ever

Rod

[happyrain]

With the rush in pushing this new fake meat, I am concerned if there are any adverse health effects. I don't oppose delicious and meatless options, but there's certainly more to consider, where consumerism is concerned.

[Amigoo]

So far, the only negative effect of faux meat (usually called "burger") seems to be excess sodium when it's consumed frequently.
Of course, neither is the extra cost a benefit to limited incomes.

Since I don't see much shelf space for this faux meat in grocery stores in this DFW area, I suspect that there's marketing "inflation"
in articles trying to promote this alternative meat.

Rod

[Sandy]

I really appreciate the healthline article above in regards to breakfast foods which has always been a struggle for me.
I have taken notes and plan to implement some of the suggestions for our breakfast.
Thanks Rod!

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Sandy,

Pumpkin Breakfast Cake (as a reasonable portion) is a healthy breakfast item:
the oat bran adds good fiber, the eggs protein, and contains balanced fat ...
and the sugar is more diluted than with cookies made with this mix.

Include fruit and a cuppa joe for an occasional "free spirit" breakfast.

This BC mix is a seasonal item - it's only available online now.
The convenience and better ingredients of this mix are fortuitous,
but "from scratch" recipes probably exist. However, I suspect
that the "pumpkin flakes" are a key ingredient in the mix.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.hutong-school.com/how-many- ... -are-there

"With 2,500 characters you can read 97.97 % of everyday written language.
"With 3,500 characters you can read up to 99.48 %, which means pretty much everything!
"with only 900 characters, you can actually read 90% of a newspaper!"

3500/10 per day = 350 days to read "pretty much everything!"
Get started now! - "pretty much everything!" might double by 2021!

Learnin' characters gets easier day by day because new/existing neurons
form new connections, making memory storage/recall easier and easier
since new memory can build upon associations with existing memory.

Rod