World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/02/business ... index.html

"Burger King's Whopper is turning 64 years old ... Friday and Saturday, Burger King will sell its signature sandwich for 37 cents
in what it's calling a 'two-day birthday bash.' The promotion will be offered exclusively to members of the chain's Royal Perks
rewards program and can only be ordered on its app."

Seems fair. Share your personal information (in Royal Perks) and get ONE 37 cent whopper.
After all, personal information costs much more if obtained the tedious, old fashioned way ...
with spam ham, email fishin', or whatever.

Rod

[Sandy]

Hi Rod,
Wow, I had no idea Whoppers were that old. I haven't had one in several years and with the already accumulated "Christmas" weight it may be a few more years before I spurge!
xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 850338002/

Say what?! Is this when ...
"Paradise freezes over and the angels go ice skating."

An intriguing new perspective of "global warming" ...
and entertaining contrast to La Palma!

Gaia intends 2022 to be memorable!
... for centuries

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.ph ... h-of-japan

"The placement of these missiles is expected to be followed by installation of surface-to-air defenses to protect them.
It serves to cut off a large area of ocean that might be used by the U.S. to defend Taiwan against a China invasion."

Evidence of continuing planning by China (with Russian support)
for a near term Taiwan incursion?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.rt.com/news/542115-meta-fac ... enge-porn/

"Meta, the new name for Facebook Inc., has co-developed a platform that asks people to submit their intimate photos and videos
in order to prevent them from being used as ‘revenge porn’ on Facebook or Instagram ... to prevent publication of ‘revenge porn’
... users are being asked to submit photos or videos of themselves naked or having sex"

Is this not like inviting a shark to have a nibble as an appetizer?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... d-him.html
"DEA confiscated life savings of $87K during routine traffic stop after dogs 'smelled drugs' on the cash"

"Although Lara was never charged with a crime, a DEA agent helped the officer seize the cash as part of its 'adoption' policy,
which allows them to take property connected to criminal activity without ever levying criminal charges."

"The DEA immediately returned the money following the lawsuit and a report from the Washington Post."

Maybe banks need to guarantee clean-smelling cash
(strangely similar to "vaccine passport" concept!)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird- ... t-25612444
"A group of friends dug up a man’s corpse to take him out on 'one last' motorcycle ride."

"The men have recorded cheering and waving their arms with excitement, the body flops onto the driver’s back. Another man was seen clinging to the corpse tightly, before the motorcycle takes off... to say goodbye 'as they should' ... and sprayed alcoholic beverages on the coffin"

The poor guy must have been dead asleep when they roused him ...
and probably drifted off again before his celebratory beverage.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... itary.html
"Defense Secretary ... warns Xi Jinping wants to build a THOUSAND nuclear warheads by 2030"

Maybe China will have sufficient expertise in weather control by then
to prevent atmospheric radiation from also contaminating that continent.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fairfa ... ok-display
"County library puts 'Gender Queer' and 'Lawn Boy' next to Bible in 'holiday reading display' "

Increasingly, morality confontations initiated by society "leadership"
need to be complemented with more parental guidance at home
on what has value and what is purposeful stuff in your face.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/a ... 684147.php
"A pastor dressed in drag for an HBO show. The blowback led to him being relieved of duties."

However, "drag" is typically performance costumes and mannerisms -
not just effeminate dress! IMO, "drag" is not the authentic LGBTQ
of gender identification ... and might even degrade "gay".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/the ... evelation/

"This absolutely gigantic statue is called 'The Guardian of International Peace and Security'
... sits on the Visitor’s Plaza outside UN Headquarters ... a fusion of jaguar and eagle,
donated by the Government of Oaxaca, Mexico"

Symbolism indicating UN's planning to be ultimate controller of world affairs?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4019687/posts
"Men Make The Best Women"

"my problem with the idea of 'trans' is when I’m forced to deny reality to make someone else feel comfortable. If you’re a man and you want to wear a dress and be called Betty, I’ll call you Betty. But if you want me to pretend you can get pregnant or have to worry about cervical cancer, you’ve lost me. In the UK, they are spending good money reminding women to get screened for prostate cancer"

Best guess about the screening:
A transplanted prostate ... or spelling error (could be "prostrate").

Now, 'Beddy' comes to mind (rhymes with 'Teddy'), but ...
'Teddy' is not necessarily 'bear' (which rhymes with 'bare').
Apparently, the real problem is words (and meanings)

Now, 'trans' suggests 't(hey) ran s(wiftly)' ...
since it works for this article.

OMG! Even 'prostrate cancer' works (such as ...
the disease reflecting mandated lockdowns).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/in ... ar-AARDlgL
"In need of a baby boom, China clamps down on vasectomies"

Intended humor in the news headline?

And that photo
What's with all the pink in a room of future men(?)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents ... est-723950

"While 'being intimate' with a friend inside a restaurant bathroom, a Florida Woman broke a sink off the wall,
leading to her arrest for criminal mischief ... Trammel’s friend appears to be a male."

Apparently, the friend was not seriously injured during the break.

Rod

[Amigoo]

The memorable thing I've learned from the internet
is that "Ho Ho Ho" is upside down and backward ...
originating from the opposite side of the globe
... where it's still "oH oH oH"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/do ... amins-work
"Multivitamins are not a ticket to optimal health."

A reasonable, not so negative, review of multivitamins
with subtle hint that the body can tolerate some abuse
even by nutritional supplements ... since the liver
and kidneys help eliminate what's unnecessary.

But nutritional supplements (like bitcoins)
can help eliminate one's excess funds!

Rod (or better diet?)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/chris ... istmas-eve
"The number of cookies eaten by Santa on one night every December in America is estimated at 300 million"

Best guess: Santa is quite skinny when he starts munching
and may need all that food energy when so high in the sky!

So, if Santa eats one cookie per home ...
and there are 139 million homes in America*,
the rest of the 300 million are multi-family buildings?
* https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/ ... /VET605219

Re: https://clabbergirl.com/50-state-cookies/
"Texas cookie - Drizzle peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar over corn chips"

Texas can get hot enough for peanut butter to drizzle
... but usually not in the winter (however, corn chips
might be used for better tire traction in the snow).

Q: Is a Cookie Bookie edible?
A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xkDXYWjDZE

A popular peanut butter song:
Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPSYDxrpa_k

Q: Is your pucker better if you can
suck creamy peanut butter with a straw?
... but I digress.

Party activity: Contestants suck peanut butter with a straw.
After one minute, the straw with the most peanut butter wins
... and winner gets a Best Pucker badge or keychain!

If the winning straw is full of peanut butter,
winner can compete with a Seal-A-Meal.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
(search for "Crypto Investing Is As Risky As It Gets")

Good advice from a young pro-Crypto investor
who also warns about the many scams now!

Best guess: Crypto is still "gambling" ...
but redefined with mysterious technology.
Crypto will remain as popular as the lottery
(also considered "investing" by those fans).

Rod

[Sandy]

Hey Rod,

After reading your Peanut butter post you have me craving Peanut butter. I had this rule the past year... "NO PEANUT BUTTER IN THE HOUSE!" Mostly because I can't stay out of it and with George gone there is no one to keep me honest. I Love peanut butter...the kind that has nothing in it but peanuts! If you live in Australia the best brand of the above nature is BEGA. It is soooo yummy! ... and sadly, I broke my rule last week when I bought groceries and now after watching your video... I am off to crack open the jar.

Just for fun I am posting the peanut butter and jelly song we used to sing with the children at the preschool where I worked. It had actions but this video doesn't show them...(probably for the best. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klDHM_sxYxs

xxSandy

The video had actions! and ending lyrics!

"And then you rub your belly, your belly!
You rub your jelly belly ...
Oh, jelly Oh, belly
Peanut ... peanut butter!
(Ima nutter butter too!)"

A good end of year test of self control:
Buy a small jar, enjoy a generous spoonful,
then leave jar in cupboard until New Year's Day.
For extra credit, look at the jar every day -
even smell the PB. LButtDT

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... ments.html
"Creepy robotic head is unveiled with eerily human-like facial expressions and movements"

Increasingly realistic facial movements but also suggesting
that eye contact, inappropriate to interaction with a human,
will long be a clue about robotic presence.

And when appropriate eye contact is consistent,
then inconsistent personality may be a clue.

However, internal presence of so much hardware
may remain the best clue ... and such detection
devices/technology are still being perfected.

Infrared thermometer reveals body temperature
... and flashlight causes pupils to constrict.
And a multi-field detector should be helpful.

Future warning sign in the doctor's office:
"It is a crime to examine your doctor."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/its-not-rock ... telligent/
"Average person just as smart as brain surgeons & aerospace engineers"

"study authors compared the intelligence of 329 aerospace engineers and 72 neurosurgeons to 18,257 people from the general population. All of the participants completed an online exam that measures six different fields of cognitive ability. These include spanning planning and reasoning, working memory, attention, and emotion processing abilities."

Most people will require professional credentials (education & training)
to even interview for a job as brain surgeon or aerospace engineer ...
but actors with "papers" might at least clinch the interview.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://moneydoneright.com/passive-inco ... ocurrency/
"21 Ways to Get Free Cryptocurrency"

Hmmm ... "cryptocurrency" is beginning to sound like financial drug pushing
... and these drugs don't exist! (they're just unique computer numbers).

Who knew Every human can now be one of these numbers
... and your internet value could then be calculated/monitored.

"crypto airdrop" seems to relate to these free drug samples.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ring-do ... 39620.html
"Ring doorbell footage captures potentially deadly new TikTok trend"

"users have been pounding twice on doors with their fists or feet. Then they run away
as fast as possible to avoid getting caught. It’s like 'ding-dong ditch' for the digital age."

More evidence that TikTokTaken is unsettling digital influence.


Re: https://www.skywatchtv.com/2021/12/13/dabble/
"How ‘WitchTok’ Invites Kids To Dabble In The Occult"

"One can find thousands of videos on potions, tea leaf and tarot card readings, pendulum boards,
astral projection, magic charms, wands, crystals, automatic writing, channeling, and spellcasting."

Probably best with adult supervision
... unless the adult is also TikTokTaken
... or worse: TikTokToken (an agent)
... or: TikTokToke'n (dreamy)
... or: TikTokTankin' (woozy)
... or: TikTokTickin' (spooky)
... but I digress.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/4-imm ... et-2258704
"4 Immunity-Boosting Super Seeds That You Must Include In Your Daily Diet"

"Chia seeds are loaded with essential nutrients like iron, calcium, thiamine, manganese, magnesium, zinc,
phosphorous and several minerals and vitamins. According to health experts, daily intake of chia seeds
help boost metabolism, aid digestion and more, leading to an overall healthy immune system"

Maybe this is why Auntie Dote is less concerned about new vacs
... and has a daily rounded teaspoon with natural applesauce.
However, Ms. Dote always favored the upright models.

"Say what?!" What.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/fight ... -with-food
"Can what you eat help you fight disease?"

"The foods you eat help your immune system. Inflammation is a natural alert to fight invaders.
But, if it goes on too long, it can hurt you and your ability to fight disease effectively."

"Foods to help you reduce inflammation include:
- Apples, berries, tomatoes, celery and onions (veggies and fruits)
- Yogurt, sauerkraut and kombucha (probiotics)
- Salmon, walnuts and chia seeds (omega-3 fatty acids)"

Rod ... .... (off to buy turmeric, another anti-inflammatory food:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/to ... f-turmeric
"turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence" )

Tip: Turmeric is a typical ingredient in good mustard.