World Views

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https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/clear ... ival-trend

"What you see is what you get!" includes the contents of the clear pockets ... apparently.

A plastic kilt might work in Scotland if your steamy bag pipe is cooled by a breeze.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/disn ... d-doughnut

Not an exemplary culinary creation, but most adults have "Been there! Done that!"
(rationalized price and accepted arbitrary quality because of the venue).

Share bites of this creation and "write off" the Kingdom's expense.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/world/inside-th ... n-pakistan

This article seems to give more evidence that "male" and "female"
are not precise categories, hinting that allowance for some maleness (for females)
or femaleness (for males) is the more accurate continuum of human sexuality.

Interestingly, "bisexual" may be the healthy norm of the continuum's center
where identity is not mentally problematic - just a perceived duality.

Rod

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

"You should never put anything made of wood in a dishwasher, namely chopping boards, rolling pins and wooden spoons because the material absorbs every odour and flavour circulating from other dirty dishes.

"Good knives and fine china should also be avoided because the water pressure and corrosive detergent can blunt your knives and ruin the detailing on those previous pieces of crockery.

"Anything that contains a 'reactive metal' - which is prone to corroding over time - is also best washed by hand. That means anything with aluminium and copper - including non-stick pans - should be hand washed."


Interestingly, non-stick pans have acquired a durability reputation that, apparently, does not include use of a dishwasher.

Since a quick warm rinse of many dishes overdue for washing makes hand washing easier, this quick rinse may make even dishwasher scrubbin' easier (and permit use of less detergent). The most modern dishwashers probably include a pre-soak option, but your robot kitchen helper (or dishwasher AI) already knows this.

Rod

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Re: https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/06/tige ... f-freedom/

"Woods’ latest triumph came after years of personal and physical struggles
that saw him plummet from the top of the sport to near irrelevance."

"global symbol of American excellence, devotion, and drive."

Despite Wood's personal problems and the politics of the moment ... it's encouraging
- even heartwarming - to see a fellow mortal keep struggling and recover from the past.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/a ... rring.html

Request clarification if you're invited to an outdoor party with a "camp theme"
and told that woodsy tones are fine for any garment with ruffles.

Also, a pussy bow can still mean you're a straight arrow:
http://oystercoloredvelvet.com/?style=w ... bow-blouse

"gentleman exploring their own languid feminine side,
forgetting those taboo and sticky concepts of masculinity."

Such a mysterious theme to newbies! ...
Even a menu's "sticky buns" might need clarification.

Rod

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Re: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/maype ... 268a0f87cd

"Maypearl voters elected a dead man to be the city's next mayor. Now city officials are trying to figure out what to do.
"Philip Veltman died March 15 -- after the deadline to remove candidates from the May 4 ballot.
"Veltman won the mayoral election with about 62 percent of the votes, beating council member John Wayne Pruitt.
"Only 110 of the town's 1,100 residents voted in Saturday's race"

Yes, the voters knew Veltman had died before the vote.
Obviously, Veltman will be disqualified in absentia.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/th ... alyst-says

"Bernstein predicts the alternative meat category is headed down a similar path to plant-based beverages like almond milk,
potentially growing to a $40.5 billion market by 2030."

Well ... if "meat" continues to be used in this advertising, school textbooks will need to be updated
with pictures of Faux Cows ... and diagrams showing what parts are used for the faux meat.

Technically (grammatically), "alternative" should be replaced by "substitute" ...
since plants are not "other meat" (according to biology textbooks).

The subtle lesson of "alternative meat" promotion is that consumers will finally discover
that plant-based protein can be as good as meat-based (re: amino acids)

Rod

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Re: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9019798/n ... ington-dc/

New words (for me): "nullo, tackle, todger, plums, twig & berries"

"On both occasions, he rushed himself to hospital where he was stitched up by a surgeon
... and also referred to a mental health team."

"also referred" can be assumed! (and is understatement), but ...
"He claims the psychiatric staff deemed him mentally fit"

Wasn't the human body created to be the birthplace and temporary residence of the soul
... and not an estate to be remodeled whenever, however, and for what inspiration
Other opinions are recommended to evaluate his positives about the remodeling.

Rod

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

"A California judge ordered a couple to pay nearly $600,000 for uprooting a 180-year-old oak tree that later died
and causing other damage to a protected property about an hour north of San Francisco."

With tree roots generally as widespread as its branches above, moving an older tree may require
a LARGER bundling of the root system in order to move it and risk remains that the tree will not survive.

The finer tree roots that transport import nutrients to a tree
are located farther out in the tree's root system as the tree ages.

Rod

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Re: https://www.infowars.com/microsoft-to-r ... y-correct/

What's intriguing about "politically incorrect" words and expressions is that the writer may
intend to be "politically incorrect" for the purpose/audience of that particular writing

This article's "gentleman's agreement" is a good example of a term fading in popularity,
but still recognized and frequently used by gently aging men and women.

After all, freedom of expression helps define the uniqueness of human beings,
avoiding their being clones of each other. When and where to be "politically correct"
should be the choice of the writer (or editors of published material ... or moderators
of social media sites).

Rod

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

"Savin, 71 at the time of his departure, spent the first four months of 2019 inside his barrel,
traveling at about two miles an hour with no engine, and relying entirely on the ocean current to guide his journey."

Apparently, an occupied barrel will come ashore somewhere ... some day.
But departure location and date may be important.

"most of Savin's entertainment came from the portholes in his vessel, through which he watched passing fish."

Catching fish (his primary food) may have been especially entertaining ... when he was hungry.

Rod

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

"Dillon Webb, 23, was arrested and charged on May 5 for refusing to remove an
'I eat a**' sticker from the window of his Chevy"

"On Thursday, a prosecutor dropped the case, stating that Webb 'has a valid defense to be raised
under the First Amendment of the US Constitution' "

Besides, the sticker could refer to another alternative meat:
Burro Burgers (Equus Africanus Asinus).

Rod

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Re: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.ph ... day-is-bad

However ...the body cannot heal easily with so much stress caused by pain.
The first week or two after major surgery is not a good time to avoid pain medication.

"Been there! Done that!" ... and learned my lessons.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/porn-start ... -autopilot

Definitely, a type of Russian Roulette with serious trickle down to other people:
The driver is not immediately available to take quick control in an emergency.

Posting the video allows the insurance company to note the reckless behaviour
... while voyeurs enjoy the cheap porn.

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/porn-start ... -autopilot

Definitely, a type of Russian Roulette with serious trickle down to other people:
The driver is not immediately available to take quick control in an emergency.

Why not include an Alexa type listening/observing monitor where a real human
has authority to take control of the vehicle should an emergency occur ...
while the passengers are romping?

Of course, the camera would be pointed ahead and listening would be a familiar
Alexa feature (analyzed anonymously only to keep improving the device).

Rod

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Re: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/natio ... d1bb13cc65

Just "Monopoly money" ...
Like a Federal Reserve Bank where money doesn't exist until loaned, this $2b
would exist only if Starbucks had to pay for the advertising, apparently.

... and imagine how many Latte Grandes (or whatever) have to be sold
for Starbucks to net $2b.

Rod

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

"Avocado could be doing wonders for our waistlines and diabetes risk – but not if we eat it on toast"

However, most nutritionists agree that several slices of avocado
on a toasted slice of real multi-grain bread is good dietary balance
... and one or the other alone is not "balance".

This article seems to be leaning to the Keto perspective
which emphasizes fat, some protein, and few carbs.

Rod

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Re: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/ ... t-of-death

"Across the country of almost five million, five major groups like the one Aitken joined in the North Island city of Hastings
have sprung up in recent years for people wanting to build and customise their caskets."

Who can tell?! Allow companies to advertise on the casket and the cost might be lower!
... and a Zip Lock bag instead of bon voyage clothing would be complementary.
Or go with a QR Code where phone cameras can link to the advertising

Rod

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

"Google wants all users to feel represented in its emoji selection. The search giant has launched a set of 53 gender fluid emojis as part of its broader push to be 'more inclusive'. Gender fluid emoji have longer hair to make them appear neither male or female."

Re: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150206 ... al-animals

"Lots of animals engage in homosexual behaviour, but whether they are truly homosexual is another matter entirely"

Apparently, all of the Animal Kingdom needs the potential label of "gender fluid".


An aside about grammatical problem of "all is" vs "all are" (re: "All of Animal Kingdom") ...
Re: https://english.stackexchange.com/quest ... eed-is-are

Since this article suggests that both forms are correct by popular usage,
we might proffer that sentence context also determines the proper form.

"Say what?!" "All is/are" is gender fluid grammar (what they say you see is what you get).
Compare: "All you need is love" vs "All you need are love".

Even the Science Tech article uses both forms: "53 gender fluid emojis", "Gender fluid emoji"
and hints that an explicit number of things determines the Object's contextual plurality.

Apparent grammar guide: Is the Subject things (plural) or a set of things (singular)?
If this is unknown, attach a gender fluid emoji to clarify your sentence.

Rod (even gender fluid grammar is confusing ...
hinting that "female" can also mean "fe_minine male")

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Regarding the accidental leftover "male )" in my previous post ...
That's also my habitual self label for government forms.

About the animal kingdom ...

If man descended from animals (according to science)
and some animals exhibit "homosexual" behavior ...
then man is also a similar evolution anomaly.

(the "nature" of "nature vs nurture" ...
unless the animal kingdom includes nurture
that allegedly influences gender preference)

"Say what?!" Alien beings are no-gender fluid.
"Say what?!" The first "what" that came to mind.

Rod

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https://www.smartechpowerkitsale.com/SP ... /Index.cgi

Such a versatile device and tempting advertising that consumers
will expect the advanced model to include a defibrillator ...
(but sold only to medical personnel).

Rod

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https://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Saw/

Good instructions (but not so easy) on how to create a "rope saw".
"And don't stand right under the tree"

(not so intuitive since some branches are parallel to the ground,
encouraging more under-the-branch rope sawing)

Just as daring as a mini chainsaw on a 20' pole

Even more daring: Mini chainsaw on a drone.

Rod (ideas best reserved for comic strips)

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Re: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9051537/h ... y-scandal/

"Young employees can be seen glued to their smartphones as they queue for food"
(as well as when they eat their food)

This seems more comment on technology gobblin' humanity
than about working conditions at a typical (?) Chinese company.

"Smartphone" ... an oxymoron? (oxy:phone ~ moron:user)

Rod

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Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/man-c ... rbage-bear

"One Canadian man claims that his guard dog is in cahoots with a local black bear, with the bear
allegedly giving the dog deer bones to munch on in exchange for full access to the household trash."

One comment: "the ‘arf’ of the deal"

Conversely, in the new "‘arf’ of the no deal", the bear says
"Imagine this is your bone if you don't let me get to that garbage!"

Rod