World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.thewrap.com/lifetime-christ ... ronavirus/

"We all sat down, even before we got started, saying, how is anybody even going to kiss in these movies, given the circumstances?
And the greatest, oddest solution I’ve seen so far is people kissing through plexiglass that can be removed in post"

When you tell your significant other that nothing happened when filming that scene, will it be believable?
After all, the plexiglass will be removed during later editing of the film.

Who can tell? A plexiglass kissing booth might be a popular attraction for restaurants.
With partner's permission anyone could kiss anyone for a dollar(?) that restaurant collects.

Or have fun with a "blind date" event - neither kisser knows who is being kissed
until after the smooch (take a number at the door, then numbers are paired later).
A take-home photo would cost two dollars(?) ... then photographic removal
of the plexiglass with a good frame would cost twenty five dollars(?).

Have business cards in case a post-kiss exchange seems promising.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/new-j ... taste-test
"New Jersey man eats raw onion for TikTok’s ‘COVID taste test’ trend, goes viral"

... or skip the viral frivolity and just start consuming more raw onion!
Try diced sweet onion, stirred into hot dishes just when cooking is completed
to maintain more nutrition with gentle crunch and less raw onion bite.

Diced sweet onion can also be microwaved when food is reheated
to maintain more nutrition ...

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Hundreds of swingers descend on New Orleans for five-day Naughty in N'awlins event complete with pool party and erotic masquerade ball"

"Organizers say they cannot guarantee participants' safety; one health professional has described the event as 'mind-boggling' "

"So ... who will swing in N'awlins this month?"

"No-Brainer" comes to mind (about the question).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cbc.ca/parents/learning/view/drag-kids

" ‘We’re Not Child Abusers,’ Our 9- and 11-Year-Old Kids Are Just Having Fun Being Drag Queens"

"Jessica is a self-proclaimed 'weirdo'; she and her husband are SHARPs (anti-fascist organization against racial prejudice). They themselves sport looks that she believes some might find intimidating, but she says people quickly see past that when they actually meet them. Their son Nemis is Queen Lactatia, a nine-year-old draq queen from Montreal."

Somehow, "drag queen" still seems to be an adult term (and experience) that has been "gifted" to children.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog ... sex-robots

An article that causes "Yes!", "No!", or "Who cares?!" perspectives about these toys ...
until you read "many are concerned about producing sex robots in the form of children."

Then it seems time to have strong opinions about (or be attentive to) this new technology.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.vitaminews.com/worldwide/im ... une-system
"What (86) Superfoods Improve Your Immune System?"

See also: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/518 ... rm-86-come

"the restaurant business in the 1930s was one of the main incubators for its usage and development. Believed to be slang for the word nix, it was initially used as a way of saying that the kitchen was out of something ... It later evolved into a code that restaurants and bars used when they wanted to cut someone off, because they were either rude, broke, or drunk ... as in '86 that chump at the end of the bar.' "

A succulent soup made with all these Superfoods would be an "86!" by restaurant staff as well as customers!
... except for the chump at the end of the bar, who would like his (or her?) soup with a big glass of 85!
(you'll earn a glass of 85 if you have to view these Superfoods one by one)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Who knew (from Dr. Amen's DVD* about avoiding Alzheimer's, etc.)

He does not drink calories (like fruit juice and smoothies) because the body needs fiber - even pulverized fiber
is less beneficial because the human body needs chewed (timed-release) carbs - not instant carbs.

* https://www.amazon.com/On-the-Psychiatr ... 1886554625

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-n ... id/993035/

"Marijuana is fast becoming a favorite medication among older Americans... Cannabis is being used to ease problems
such as pain, sleep disturbances, and psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression"

Considering that human lungs are not designed for frequent filtering of burned plants,
smoked cannabis is probably best for those who anticipate earlier departure from the planet.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"'DayQuil rocks!' Musk describes his COVID battle and says it feels like a 'minor cold' after testing both positive and negative"

Typical response for most of those with minor coronavirus symptoms and those who are not hospitalized.
But for those in the ICUs (as well as hospital staff), "Day 'n Night Quills!" is often their typical response.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/ha ... 304061002/

"Alligator crosses the road at Everglades National Park"

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" To escape the alligator.
"Why did the alligator cross the road?" To escape the python.
"Why did the python cross the road?" To have dinner ...
since the Everglades Park restaurant was flooded.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/bride ... inside-out

"Bride sends angry email to company after wedding dress arrives incorrect,
realizes she put it on inside out" (because it was shipped that way)

Her future partner might need to be proactive for several months
until this new relationship is calmly accepted and understood ...
or at least help open all packages.

Entrepreneur Alert ...
Design a smartphone app to show how clothes should be worn ...
since a garter belt or jockstrap might be unfamiliar to a partner.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Patients taking statins could be experiencing debilitating side effects because they are told to expect them ... could account for 90 per cent of ill health reported by those taking cholesterol-lowering drugs ... up to a fifth of people stop taking the potentially life saving drugs after reporting side effects including muscle pain, fatigue, nausea and joint pain."

If nocebo effect is real, patients could be given a placebo and be told to expect these side effects (and would report same later). However, if patients are told to expect these side effects, testing of the drug must have revealed this probability! Or why not give patients a placebo and tell them to expect lowering of their cholesterol ... if nocebo is so magical?

OMG! Telling patients to expect these side effects may be intended to "prove" that the drug is working.

More about statins: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con ... t-20046013
More Mayo: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con ... t-20045192

"Decreasing your consumption of saturated fats to less than 7 percent of your total daily calorie intake
can reduce your LDL cholesterol by 8 to 10 percent." (more dietary soluble/insoluble fiber can help)

More about fiber: https://www.lipid.org/sites/default/fil ... inal_0.pdf
viewtopic.php?f=47&t=25032&start=1725#p209590

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/11/15 ... ue-deaths/

"Incarcerated Texans asked to work in county morgue as COVID-19 deaths overwhelm El Paso"

Shouldn't inmates receive "hazardous duty pay" ...
since the virus is probably in their midst?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/average-pers ... old-at-47/

"survey of 2,000 Americans over 40 is challenging that narrative. According to the research,
the average American starts feeling old at the age of 47. Similarly, the average respondent
starts to really worry about age-related bodily changes around 50 years old."

So, what's characteristic of above- and below-average people?
Are you above- or below-average if you feel old later in life

Not to worry! When "old", life begins again, if only mentally
... and you no longer puzzle over research about growing old.

"Been there! Done that!" ... if only mentally (and repeatedly)
... when I remember "Being there! Doing that!".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://theweek.com/speedreads/950142/s ... -isnt-real

"While many patients are 'grateful for the care they receive' from nurses, some COVID-19 patients spend their last moments
refusing to call family and friends because they're convinced they're going to be fine"

Seems related to Living Will, Organ Donation Card, Pre-Funeral Arrangement, etc.
(if you activate this, you might expect it to happen sooner than later)

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Aussie researchers have found a link between eating eggs and high blood sugar.
Their sample focused on people in China where egg eating is steadily increasing."

Since an egg is a significant source of protein - not carbohydrate -
what's consumed with the egg is probably the better suspect(s)!

Maybe white rice and Chinese noodles (wheat or rice flour).
Pasta in general is a diabetic No-No because this carbohydrate
is metabolized fast and quickly raises blood sugar.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.stevequayle.com/index.php?s=33&d=2514

"ANY Form Of Electronic Communication You Make Is Monitored
And Recorded 24 Hours Per Day, 7 Days Per Week:

Radio Of Any Type, TV, Normal Phone,
Fax Calls, Cellphone Use Any Type,
Voice Text/Data, Internet Traffic"

Non-electronic communication is probably not monitored,
like carrier pigeon, secret note in cake or pie, writing in sand
(if not visible from above), mental telepathy (for some partners),
and winked Morse Code (if not captured by a camera).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zdnet.com/article/alexa-can ... sk-for-it/

"Amazon's engineers are tweaking Alexa's algorithm to help the virtual assistant guess users' requests, and offer to resolve them, before the demand is even uttered. After being asked, for example, how long a cup of tea should brew, Alexa will be able to suggest setting a timer for the number of minutes that are recommended."

"Chatting with Alexa should be as natural as talking to another human being"

... at least, those humans who anticipate what you're going to say/ask
(then give you advice before you say/ask).

If this is irritating, politely say "Alexa, shut your pie hole!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/harmles ... 57213.html

"When the pandemic started, my parents were very concerned.

They limited their social interactions.

They cut back on attending all but the biggest family events.

Over time, life had to continue."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/17/us/boy-l ... index.html

"At just 4 years old, Raiden Gonzalez has lost both his parents."

"A 'wave and roar' dinosaur-themed drive-by parade is set for November 28 ... A local fire department,
a Batman entertainer, monster truck clubs, motorcycle clubs and classic car clubs are all due to participate."

A good time to bond with (or awaken) your inner dinosaur.

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"adviser Scott Atlas suggests people should invite their elderly relatives
to Thanksgiving because it might be their last"

... or take this holiday turkey to them.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Realistic advertising for self-monitoring diabetics:

"How to lower your blood sugar with just one easy step"
... but use the hand rail when you step down
to get your medicine in the next room!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 337380002/

"Not every child will be able to get through to a volunteer at NORAD’s call center
to check on Santa’s whereabouts, as they have in years before."

But not to worry
By texting, every child that "gets through" can share the news with others
(expect interesting news at the end of the call chain).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://news.yahoo.com/diet-trends-see- ... 50960.html

"More than four billion people (45% of global population) could be overweight by 2050, with 1.5 billion of them obese,
if the current global dietary trend towards processed foods continues"

"global eating habits were moving away from plant- and starch-based diets to more 'affluent diets high in sugar, fat,
and animal-source foods, featuring highly-processed food products'."

Considering trends in recent decades, this means ongoing good business for doctors and pharmaceuticals
But seems counter-productive to climate change progress, yet might be blamed on climate change.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-this-th ... 1605196909

"For millions of Americans, getting a four-year degree no longer makes sense."

"For traditional college students, the American post-secondary education system frequently means frontloading a lifetime’s worth of formal education and going into debt to do it. That is no longer working for millions of people, and the failure is clearing the way for alternatives:
Faster, cheaper, specialized credentials closely aligned with the labor market and updated incrementally over a longer period"

Good reality check on where higher education for the "common man" is heading,
aka "Post-pandemic Post-secondary Postulation". See also: PPP.edu

Rod