World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/17/tech/inc ... index.html

"ability to choose from 15 different handshake skin tone combinations, and a pregnant man and pregnant person,
recognizing how pregnancy is possible among some transgender men and non-binary people."

This year's winner for best gender oxymoron: "pregnant man".

Speaking of banana, who knew
The gender name game was predicted by this 1960s song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LulWZQo46Ao

Rod

[Amigoo]

Interesting observation about a current controversy,
with expert opinion almost equally divided now ...

One side claims facts but other side supports facts with detailed science
This suggests that sources of side can be more convincing than science,
especially when the science is so new and complex.

Even popularity of source (re: "Likes" vs "Dislikes")
can sometimes trump science.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/men-who-mumble-a-turn-on/

"Scientists with the American Institute of Physics say males who speak less clearly (or mumble) tend to be more attractive to the opposite sex because women see it as a sign of masculinity. Conversely, men find precise pronunciation alluring because it signifies femininity."

Who can tell

A mumbling female and precise male might still "connect",
but stumbling, fumbling, or rumbling, by either partner
during a connection is not such a turn on ... albeit
crumbling might indicate a finale.

Tip: Increase gifted bling for best ROI.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/hea ... 668047001/

"Previous peer-reviewed research has also suggested drinking coffee may reduce the risk of stroke,
heart disease, heart failure, and certain cancers, as well as death from those diseases and other causes."

Hmmm ... ACClaim (Anti-Covid Coffee) would be a timely product!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/us/professor-wh ... thical-act

"A professor employed at a Catholic university said on camera that there are merits
to the claim that it’s ethical for White people to commit suicide."

However, a higher authority maintains that it's not ethical to encourage suicide.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"China bans 'sissy men' from TV, demands masculine role models
and orders broadcasters to stop promoting 'vulgar internet stars' "

Continuing example of what happens when the state dictates
social behavior, ethics, religion, etc. However, banning sissy men
may not be so controversial since gay male actors in the West
have become TV and movie symbols of rugged masculinity.

But who knew that internet stars of any persuasion
needed promotion to attract fans?!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... lists.html
"Could YOU be a lesbian and not know it?"

Identity deliberation that misses the point:
You are what you are and probably know it,
but may not know the term for what you are
... since that (those) keep changing.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/austral ... 17496.html
"TikTokers are freaking out after learning the Australian name for a common fruit"

Good example of this era's societal advancement ...
when the name of a common fruit causes culture shock!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... finds.html
"Children aged six to 11 in Britain speak to their Alexa, Siri or Google Nest more than their grandparents"

Obviously, grandparents will need to speak like robots ...
"Granny Nest" comes to mind.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... alley.html
"Taliban turn US guns on rebels: Jihadists crush last pockets of resistance with high-tech artillery"

Pictures of the Taliban flying U.S. military helicopters and using this "high-tech artillery" stand in sharp contrast
to the media's previous pictures of the Taliban capturing Kabul as tribal warriors with rifles. Contrast so noticeable
that "Something is wrong with this picture!" comes to mind.

Is there more "orchestration" of these events than revealed ?!
By whom? For what purpose? By groups outside of Afghanistan?
With 911 anniversary approaching and Afghanistan a "hotbed
of terrorism", is this orchestration to "explain" another 911?

It's a bit obvious that the media is used to communicate agenda
rather than report facts. Another picture of the Taliban "with rifles":
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/04/asia/uyg ... index.html

This agenda-not-facts suggests another way to evaluate the pandemic.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/us/mystery-woma ... ikini-mask
"Mystery woman struts through airport wearing only a bikini and mask"

"spokesman for Spirit Airlines said the viral video is 'unverified'
but not surprising given the thirsty nature of social media."

Who can tell?! This could even be Spirit_ed advertising ...
but lickin' ice cream at Walmart is not the same Spirit.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... cters.html
"Would you call your child Cocaine, Khaleesi or Reinbeaux? The world's most outrageous baby names"

"Reinbeaux" has good potential for any gender, even those not yet invented ...
not to mention the still unused "All of the Above" category.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/01/cnn-unde ... index.html
“Dolphin skin is a beauty term that’s being used to describe a glistening, hydrated, ‘fresh out of the water’ makeup look”

"Perhaps the biggest secret to radiant, healthy-looking skin? Getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly ...
these are all ways to increase and improve your blood flow, help your skin repair and rebuild, and reduce inflammation"

Interestingly, this seems the same advice for having "I survived the pandemic!" skin.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/medi ... ish-people

"Drones flying around ... with thermal optics powered by artificial intelligence, hunting for ... people
could be part of the growing surveillance state that is increasing worldwide."

News, specific to the pandemic, but confirming technology advancement.

Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a drone?
"Not to worry!" says state. "Leave it alone!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Who knew

In Big Business (including Big Pharma), there are two types of bean counters:
financial bean counters and legume counters. Where health is concerned,
a legume counter is good to have on your team ... since a bean counter
can limit the size and quality of your team (as well treatment, etc.).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/06/football ... index.html
"Former footballer Jean-Pierre Adams dies following 39-year coma"

Sad story with sad ending, questioning what is appropriate care for a coma
(especially how long such care should continue since it's very expensive)?

Rod

[Sandy]

That story is so sad and Jean-Pierre's problems at the hospital that resulted in his ultimate coma should never have occurred.

But maybe below is why some people like Jean-Pierre Adam's wife lovingly tend them holding on to a hope
that some day their loved one may awaken:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_p ... rom_a_coma

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reuters.com/business/financ ... 021-09-07/
"El Salvador's world-first adoption of bitcoin hits snags"

"Polls indicate Salvadorans are wary of the volatility of the cryptocurrency,
which can shed hundreds of dollars in value in a day."

Probably the continuing "Achilles Heel" of cryptocurrencies
(medium of exchange should not be "pyramid" investment).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/watch-yell ... 15506.html
"Yellowstone wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt"

"So, does a bear still sit in the woods?" Apparently!

"reveals a bear whose best defense seems simply to sit
and become less vulnerable against the quicker wolf."

Rod

[Sandy]

Thanks Rod,

I can't help but wonder if that might be good advice for all of us when Life is biting us in the backside.

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/news/e ... l-24929177
"Musk's top-secret 'full self-driving' AI car software leaked to hackers."

Not so comforting that a Tesla's self-driving software
might be hacked (such as driving car without passengers
to a new home).

Entrepreneur Alert
A human dummy (or sex doll) might be useful
to give appearance of a human driver with
"Driver is a dummy!" bumper sticker.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
"Jill spotted wearing medical boot ... crutch on the wrong side"

Interesting media distortion ...
She's leaning on the railing on her left
and carrying the crutch on her right
(in order to climb the stairs).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-doe ... ce-1623713

"contrary to claims made on social media, they have been observed reproducing in captivity
and their sexual organs have also been observed."

Good information ...
to be knowledgeable about sexual activity of eels
for the next office party or business conference.

... with a complementary farewell:
"I'll have my eels talk to your eels."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... meals.html
"US tourist horrifies French foodies by declaring POTATO restaurant chain served the best food"

"There was a descending choir of angels. The angels were singing 'Bonnie and Clyde'
... Seriously, this was the greatest potato ever made by human hands"

We're so many years into online sharing that Andy Warhol's "everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes"
has been effectively reduced to 5 minutes! Even then, without media promotion for maximum controversy,
5 minutes is becoming a puff of smoke (or hot air). Why not let potatoes be the greater meal for those fond
of this starchy tuber? ... even accompany with a food critic's truffle to upscale!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.mayoclinic.org/dont-get-tri ... t-20390070

"Most of the cholesterol in the body is made by the liver, not delivered through diet. And while diet does matter, research has found that cholesterol levels have more to do with the fat you eat, namely saturated and trans fats, than cholesterol."

EZ bottom line: Pay more attention to a diet's daily saturated fat - not cholesterol.

Rod