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Re: World Views
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:32 pm
by Amigoo
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... de-43.html
"Brady has cut out tomatoes, eggplant and capsicum to avoid
inflammation"

Re:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-ben ... sicum.html
"8 Powerful Health Benefits Of Capsicum"
"The health benefits of capsicum include relief from stomach issues, back pain, muscle spasms, headaches, skin aging, peptic ulcers, menopausal problems, lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes management. It has
anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and may also provide relief from pain related to arthritis. They are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, among other nutrients."

A good hint that specific dietary foods is best advised by nutritional experts.
Brady's good health probably involves much more than his dietary preferences.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:55 am
by Amigoo
R:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... verty.html
"$15 minimum wage would cost 1.4 million jobs and risk higher inflation,
but lift almost 1 million people out of poverty"

Intriguing math: 1.4 million jobs would be lost,
but 1 million people would be lifted out of poverty!
The 1 million would then support the 1.4 million?
or the 1.4 then collect unemployment pay?
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:44 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird- ... d-23463702
"Sex robots could be capable of killing unfortunate humans should they fall victim to malicious hackers, experts have warned. The anatomically correct humanoid creations feature increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) with each new model, allowing users to enjoy a more naturalistic experience. Many robots now have the ability to 'physically manipulate surroundings' and 'wield tools' ..."

Who knew
... that "doing it" the last time could be programmed!
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:18 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... rs-ER.html
"Woman who set her hair with Gorilla Glue plans to sue the company after it burned her scalp
and led to a 22 hour ER trip which has failed to remove the product"

Actually, the Glue did not burn her scalp -
acetone used to attempt removal did this.
"Gorilla Glue released a statement about the 'unique situation' on social media Monday,
saying the label states: 'Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing' "
Apparently, "Gorilla Do" needs to be an explicit No-No in this product advertising.

Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... edure.html
"Louisiana mother, 40, who sprayed her hair with Gorilla Glue FINALLY has it removed
by a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon during four-hour-long $12,500 procedure"
"Dr. Obeng used a custom mix of medical-grade adhesive remover, aloe vera, olive oil,
and
acetone in order to dissolve the Gorilla Glue"

While an unlicensed person can give a Gorilla Do,
a licensed professional must give a Gorilla Undo
... which gets pricey if a plastic surgeon ...
but not if the rare procedure is gratis!

Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... ll-LA.html
"Louisiana mother, 40, who sprayed her hair with Gorilla Glue flaunts her new look on a stroll in LA"
"Procedure was a success after she had Gorilla Glue in her hair for a month ... The treatment was given to her for free,
but would normally have cost $12,500 ... Dr. Obeng used a custom mix ... in order to dissolve the Gorilla Glue"

This near-miraculously recovery begs a line of clothing and/or cosmetics and/or jewelry!
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:21 pm
by Amigoo

Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ember.html
"Investigators BACK Beijing's claim Covid did NOT leak from a Wuhan lab and call for 'no further study'
... but they WILL probe China's claim virus was imported on frozen meat"

Caution: Faux meat might be blamed next since plant-based "meat"
is better freshly made (in a local lab) - neither frozen nor leaked!
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:12 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/tech/tes ... index.html
"Tesla's inroads into China have paid off. The company sold $6.66 billion worth of cars in China last year, contributing 21% of its revenue, according to a recent company filing. That's more than doubled what it sold in 2019, when it had not yet started making cars there."
"But in recent months, the perception of Tesla in China has begun to turn sour."

Somehow, the sales dollars then sour noodles
hint that China is not such an atheistic society.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:15 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/americas ... index.html
"Cuba opens the door to more capitalism"
"Previously, Cubans were restricted to working in just 127 officially approved private sector job descriptions.
Some of those legalized activities over the years included working as a barber, tire repairer, palm tree trimmer
or 'Dandy,' as the government referred to Cubans who dressed up to pose with tourists for photos."

Cubans who dressed up to pose as tourists were called
"Candy, Mandy, Randy, Sandy, and Vandy" ...
but these were low-paying jobs.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:33 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... veals.html
"People with longer 'masculine' ring fingers come from wealthy families,
while those with shorter 'feminine' digits were born to poorer"
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... ATH-7.html
"Eating just half an egg a day increases your risk of DEATH by 7%"

This research hints that a combined study would be more meaningful,
considering that wealth was defined differently in early evolution; and that
the Good/Bad Egg Hypothesis* has been a pendulum for decades.
* "made on the basis of limited evidence" (since more evidence
just swings the pendulum back the other way).
But 'feminine' digits on the hand that controls the spatula
might be the real secret to a family's healthy eggs.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:56 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://nypost.com/2021/02/09/mark-cuba ... m-anymore/
"Mark Cuban told The Athletic it was his decision to eliminate the tradition of playing the anthem before games."

The best solution since the anthem(s) will probably remain controversial
and detract from the purpose of these events: sports competition.

On the other hand, a higher authority makes the rules ...
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... rders.html
"NBA will FORCE Dallas Mavericks to play the national anthem before games"
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:07 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/a ... cancelled/
"Quaker Oats said Tuesday that its Aunt Jemima brand pancake mix and syrup will be renamed Pearl Milling Company.
Aunt Jemima products will continue to be sold until June, when the packaging will officially change over."

Not yet a popular renaming ...
and the extra syllables hint that a nickname will arise.
"
Aunt Pearl's"

or even "
Pearl's"
Restaurant server: "Would you like Pearl's with your pancakes?"
New customer: "I would prefer a Muskelon bitcoin!"
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:07 am
by Sandy
My grandmother's name was Pearl. She didn't make pancakes, though.. I will say that her biscuits were to die for... especially with a side helping of "liver mush".
xxSandy
Re: World Views
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:38 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14003920/ ... fessional/
"Average ‘gamer’ is full-time professional and dad-of-three"
"Those who enjoy computer games are more likely to be family men, property owners and commanding a salary in excess of £40,000 a year. And although men are more likely to be partial to a bit of Call of Duty or Fortnite, 41 per cent of women class themselves as ‘gamers’ – although they are more likely to play solo on mobile phones, rather than consoles. Male gamers prefer to spend their leisure time in first-person shooter games or playing virtual sports, while women like strategy and puzzles the most."

Incidentally, anyone who gets their information from the internet is a "gamer" ...
who tries to sift accurate and reliable information from all the "stuff" out there.
But in this game, "accurate and reliable" seems defined as "most popular".
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:15 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/a ... Wyatt.html
"Anderson Cooper and ex Benjamin Maisani are living together as they co-parent their nine-month-old son Wyatt. The CNN anchor, 53,
and the night club owner, 48, who split in 2018 after nine years together, welcomed baby Wyatt in April 2020 via a surrogate."
" 'It was interesting because he wasn't really sure he wanted to have a kid, which was one of the reasons we probably broke up,'
Cooper said of Maisani. 'But then he came around on the idea, and now he is just such a great parent' "

Wyatt might become a great leader for this new millennium
... considering such an unusual childhood now unfolding!
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:32 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/drunk-br ... owl-parade
"Tom Brady trends as NFL legend is seen partying during Bucs' Super Bowl parade"

At least, a welcome respite from so much coronavirus news 'n views
(likely to continue after all this well-deserved but maskless partying).
Winner or loser, celebrate with tasty snacks and adult refreshment
while watching the post-game party videos. After all, the virus (et al.)
is still lurkin' everywhere.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:03 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/293 ... llion-boat
"The seven-time Super Bowl winner showed up to the boat parade in his new $2 million vessel.
Brady purchased the custom-made 53-foot Wajer 55S in December ... named Viva a Vida
in honor of his wife Gisele Bundchen's environmental conservation initiative."

Somehow, "boat" seems inappropriate for a $2 million vessel ...
but "yachts" can cost many millions! Yet, "bloat" only reflects cost
and "float" is what all these vessels should do. At least, "gloat"
can associate with ownership of a $2 million boat.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:54 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/shay-mi ... 40960.html
"You literally just pulled up your pants"
"If you’re an Instagram user, then there is a fairly good chance that you’ve seen at least one 'before' and 'after' photo, showcasing a star or influencer’s body transformation. While the app is notorious for this kind of content, some of them can be impressive and even inspiring while others are lacklustre, pseudo-transformations used for marketing purposes."

Apparently, you're not so impressive with your pants down ...
if pulling them up gives evidence of significant "transformation".
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:27 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/11/success/ ... index.html
"How risky is it to buy a Tesla using bitcoin?"
"Bitcoin (XBT) values fluctuate much more rapidly than most currencies. The value of a single bitcoin
can go up or down thousands of dollars in just a matter of days."

Intriguing possibilities arising as businesses (and some banks) start trading in bitcoin
(some of the "paradise pyramid" digital currencies). That NONE of these are a stable
"medium of exchange" hints that businesses and banks will protect themselves
with CYA clauses in their contracts.
Tip: Like all casinos, "the house always wins!"
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:55 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest ... t-23483061
"The potential planet is in a 'habitable zone' of Alpha Centauri, a binary star system
4.37 light-years away from Earth, and could have liquid water on its surface"

Considering the 4.37 speed-of-light years, commuting to this zone
would be measured in human generations - not even Earth decades!
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:25 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/2321518/si ... ages-wild/
"Six raging bears turn on their rescuers moments after being released into the wild in Iraq"

Wild animals do not suddenly become pets just because of human kindness
(being surrounded by humans can be threatening ... like at store sales
... or shoppin' with anti-maskers during the coronavirus).
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:50 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/worl ... 01583.html
"Man Gorilla Glue's red solo cup to his lip, ends up in the emergency room"
" 'I didn’t think it was that strong,’ said the 37-year-old who disputed TikTok influencer’s ordeal"

The old guy at the bar mumbled that Darwin created Gorilla Glue
to test his theory about "survival of the fittest". But the ol' bartender
corrected that Darwin "borrowed" the recipe from Spencer ...
who was inspired by Darwin's research.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:54 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... group.html
"Adult female giraffes live longer when surrounded by a close social group
that helps with raising children and reduce harassment from males"
"The giraffes share information about food sources and share in child raising.
Their relationships can also help manage stress and keep randy males at bay"

Males that don't harass and help with child raising are tolerated.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:02 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://nypost.com/2021/02/10/bovada-co ... -on-stunt/
"Clothes off, mouth shut may have been more profitable for Yuri Andrade, the Super Bowl 2021 streaker."

Probably because "A secret shared is an oxymoron."
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:48 am
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/2321251/pe ... o-crashes/
"Pentagon admits it has been testing wreckage from UFO crashes"

Apparently ... aliens may or may not exist, but we'll learn more
by testing the wreckage of that "anomalous debris" (a space-region
"Made in Japan" identifier might be discovered).
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:28 pm
by Amigoo
Re:
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/8-yea ... wners-will
"8-year-old border collie named Lulu inherits $5 million"
"There are no plans to buy a solid gold dog bowl or diamond-encrusted collar. The will states (Martha) Burton
will simply be reimbursed for reasonable monthly expenses (for Lulu's care)."

However, Lulu's age and excess weight hint that much of the $5 million will not be spent.
Rod

Re: World Views
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:42 pm
by Amigoo
From today's email ...
"A mix of freezing temperatures and precipitation threatens to paralyze wind farms in Texas. That would be devastating for power plants with contracts to provide a certain amount of electricity at specific times if they need to instead buy it on the spot market to meet their obligations. At the moment, that power is exceedingly expensive."
“When wind-turbine blades get covered with ice, they need to be shut down,” said Joshua Rhodes, a research associate who focuses on energy at The University of Texas at Austin. "About half of Texas’s wind turbines were inoperable Sunday morning because of ice and cold. Yet those that are running are cranking out more power than forecast for this time of year", Ercot’s Woodfin said during a briefing.

Perhaps wind-turbine blades could use some of the generated power to heat the blades in icy weather ...
at least sufficiently to minimize ice accumulation.
Rod
