World Views

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/19/tech/pla ... index.html

"The California-based company has spent more than a decade developing a material it calls AirCarbon, which it says functions exactly like plastic but is completely biodegradable. Newlight developed the material using microorganisms found in the ocean that feed on methane and carbon dioxide — two greenhouse gases among the biggest contributors to climate change. The organisms turn those gasses into a natural polymer that can be shaped or molded just like plastic."

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/scot ... kie-eating

"Scotland-based cookie maker is hiring a 'master biscuitier,' at a salary of $52,000 per year, to taste-test the company’s new confections."

"successful candidate will spend their days launching products from kitchen table to production, enticing new flavors worthy of a place in biscuit tins across the nation, as well as help lead the team in continuing to drive innovation, quality, and sustainability throughout the business"

Apparently, the company is hoping to hire an experienced cookie cutter with serious business credentials
and will be given frequent cookie tasting benefits ... as oft given to its outstanding employees.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-jeffr ... sturbation

"CNN Analyst Suspended by New Yorker over Alleged Nudity on Zoom Call"

Entrepreneur Alert: A computer camera needs a visible cover
to prevent accidental exposure of whatever is happening in front of it!
The absence of a cover would automatically alert a person nearby that
the camera might be on.

A small flashing light might be activated whenever the camera is on.
(needs to be a user-controlled feature for every computer camera)

Rod

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Well this is interesting,

Wikipedia Bans Christians From Contributing to the Website

The website has now announced that it will no longer allow Christians who openly-display their faith on their profile pages to contribute to their website. According to Breitbart, a group of leftists went into a tizzy...

Conservatism — and particularly, Christianity — is under relentless attack. It is of utmost importance that Christians stand their ground in this culture war. It is a battle that will ultimately be lost by man, but we must remember that Christ has already won the war at the cross. As Christians, even in America, will begin to face ever-increasing persecution, we must remember that Jesus said, “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” (John 15:18)"

Full story,
https://reformationcharlotte.org/2020/1 ... e-website/

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Wikipedia Bans Christians From Contributing to the Website ...
no longer allow Christians who openly-display their faith on their profile pages to contribute

At least, opportunity to contribute seems to remain as long as profile doesn't show bias.

Rod

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Re: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the- ... -languages

"languages are strikingly different in the level of detail they require a speaker to provide in order to put a sentence together."

This varying level of detail suggests that the listener exerts varying effort to comprehend what is being spoken, depending on the language of communication. This also hints that hand gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice enrich (or not) the communication. And if the listener wants to know more about the posited chicken, they will ask. And this suggests that some languages require a bit more conversation to know if the chicken crossed the road ... or is just eating beside the road ... or is eating the road ... or

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/esca ... eskar.html

"astonishing hotel that sits on a craggy island off the coast of Sweden"

"guests can go deep-sea fishing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving or learn how to cook"

"Cook what?" Fish!

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/10/2 ... kg-vpx.cnn

"Theo and Bony Benny"

Mom's OK with this since Benny is coronavirus free!
(and is more acceptable than an imaginary playmate).

Rod

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Re: https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-n ... id/990025/

"Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels"

The ultimate dietary skinny about cholesterol (lotsa fiber).

Rod

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Re: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/to-e ... t-sandwich

"The Raines Sandwich"

Then, with the inauguration of passenger travel by air, this Raines Sandwich in another country (Spain) was very popular for a while! However, this sandwich was also passed (usually from flight captain to flight captain) and never eaten, therefore fading in popularity since the Raine in Spain stays mainly on the plane.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/eins ... -doughnuts

"Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are just doughnuts"

So ... what are these? Bagel Donuts (Bagnuts)? Donut Bagels (Dogels)?
According to shape, they're Ringers, complementary to their "schmear".

Rod

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

"At this bookstore in Taiwan, visitors shop in the dark"

"The dark environment has helped people to pick up books they dare not to pick up in other bookstores.
Mostly erotic, but also books about souls, emotions or negative energy."

"only open to visitors over the age of 18 at the moment, as the store contains some books that cover sensitive topics,
and sells merchandise that is not necessarily appropriate for younger readers (such as sex toys)."

That heavy breathing on your neck is probably someone interested in the same book
(exchange business cards in case there's opportunity later for a private book club).

Despite the seeming agenda of this bookstore, the salient message
is that good focus is important when contemplating new information.

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/20/business ... index.html

"Impossible milk could be coming to your cereal bowl"

Considering how long people have lived - in good health - consuming real foods,
what seems impossible is that they will live - in good health - consuming faux foods.

Rod

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

"Scientists predict how society will change in a post-COVID world"

"Psychological fallout from the pandemic will cause birth rates to drop,
people to stay single for longer and women to sexualise themselves more"

Apparently, younger men will sexualise themselves even more.

Rod

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Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fran ... SKBN2790GG

"French startup Ynsect to build world's biggest bug farm"

"The company breeds mealworms that produce proteins for livestock, pet food and fertilisers, and will use the funds to build what it says will be the world’s largest insect farm. Due to open in early 2022, it will produce 100,000 tonnes of insect products such as flour and oil annually"

... and mealworm products may be real food more than lab-created faux foods!

However, it's impossible to imagine pictures of mealworms on product advertising ... in a grocery store

Rod

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Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/22/business ... index.html

"Burger King is planning to test reusable containers starting next year as part of its efforts to reduce waste. The trial is part of a partnership with TerraCycle's zero-waste delivery platform, Loop. Customers can opt in for reusable packaging for menu items such as sandwiches, soft drinks and coffee. They can then return the reusable sandwich container or beverage cup to Burger King restaurants to be cleaned and reused."

Somehow, tasking consumers with the inconvenience of returning containers (instead of quickly discarding them), hints that this sustainability will be just as popular as recycling (i.e., not sufficiently popular). Also, unlike glass, softer packaging materials may not be as presentable the next time with just washing ... considering how current packaging is roughly handled after purchase.

Biodegradable - even edible - packaging may be the environmental bees' knees ...
or maybe mealworm casings and feet can be transformed into packaging ...
or maybe mealworms would eat the new packaging! Win Win

Rod

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From today's email (article from Newsmax.com about dogs) ...

"veterinary research shows a major factor is the 'high-heat' cooking method of common dog foods, which adds toxins such as advanced glycation end products and maillard reaction products to kibble, canned food, and even many premium dog foods."

Surprise! Humans also eat food prepared with "high-heat" cooking
(fast foods come to mind, especially french fries)

See also: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3704564/

"Advanced Glycation End Products in Foods and a Practical Guide to Their Reduction in the Diet"

"Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), also known as glycotoxins, are a diverse group of highly oxidant compounds with pathogenic significance in diabetes and in several other chronic diseases... the modern diet is a large source of AGEs"

All the information about AGEs that you never wanted to know:
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/article ... c1fo10034c

"Advanced Glycation End Products in Foods and a Practical Guide to Their Reduction in the Diet"

The Summary hints that fresh foods with significant antioxidants (and not over-cooked)
can help minimize the effects of AGEs (i.e., go for the fries ... occasionally).

Rod

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Re: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020 ... r-the-soul

"Into the night: why walking in the dark is good for the soul"

"Walking at night is not without risk, but with knowledge and preparation it opens up a new side to walking. For example, it’s important to know your route by day so that you know what features to pick out by night; to have good navigational skills; take the right kit (hat, gloves, insulated layers and a daypack with a flask of hot drink); and pick favourable weather."

"Not without risk" indeed! In fact, there are so many places in this modern era where walking in the dark can be problematic, that doing so might best be a Bucket List item (try at least once, with all due caution and preparation). About walking alone in the dark in a typical big city ... this would be the item at the bottom of my Bucket List.

Rod

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Re: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chin ... SKBN27B0C3

" 'Business is more or less back to pre-COVID levels,' said a staff at the bar. 'All we need right now is a vaccine. With that, everything can truly return to normal.' "

This "return to normal" now occuring in China seems supported by widespread testing* with immediate and effective controls of confirmed infections. Perhaps, even asymptomatics no longer freely circulate without proper protection.

* (from CNN) ...
"More than 4.7 million people are being tested for the coronavirus in China's Xinjiang province
after an asymptomatic case was reported in Kashgar city"

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ID-19.html

"A group Utah parents reportedly created an unwritten agreement to avoid getting their children tested for COVID-19, which has been dubbed the 'mom code.' The concept was sparked in an effort to keep schools open and extracurricular activities available amid the ongoing pandemic"

The ol' sage at the bar said this code (and 'O' in mom") identify the ostrich as a good mascot
... but this whimsical allusion refers to a myth.

Rod

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

"Twitter is left in stitches by furious argument that erupted in a CROCK-POT group on Facebook
over 'rude or condescending' cooks who consider themselves 'masters' of the appliance"

Who knew
... that a cook would want to be considered "Master of the Crock"
... or even "Master of the Pot"

Rod

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Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dyson-v ... 59543.html

"Dyson V8 Absolute vacuum has some seriously savage suction" (SSS)

"comes with a docking station, of course, where the vacuum’s lithium-ion battery
takes about five hours to charge - and stays that way for 40 minutes."

A 5-hour charge for 40 minutes of SSS seems an inconvenience
when you might need two hours of reasonable suction. Besides,
SSS might separate a carpet's warp from its woof.

Rod

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Re: http://www.majordamesnews.com/coast-to-coast-am

This link in today's email (advertising a show) promotes "remote viewing",
phenomena that seems to have some accuracy, especially as a group project.
However, since God only knows the precise future, remote viewing may be
a presentation of trends as collected from many different sources.

This suggests that the predicted future does not have to occur
... if a sufficient number of humans desire it not, that is,
if humans would be the cause of that future.

Rod

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

" 'I drive better when I drink': Driver swigs beer and brags on Facebook Live -
moments before smashing into a pickup truck and killing three people including his girlfriend"

At least, he recorded the experience for others to learn from his mistake.

Rod

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Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/half-me ... 40511.html

"survey has found that a large portion of men judge their dates based on their credit card."

Of course, women want to know about the size of their date's,
if he's spontaneous sharing it with her.

Say what
Clue: https://www.grammar.com/elliptical_sentence

Rod