World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4039019/posts
"non-binary drag queen to look after nuclear waste: MIT graduate and 'kink activist' "

Somehow, "non-binary" seems degraded by including "drag queen" in these stories
... since most non-binaries (includes XX chromosomes) are not drag queens.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/husband ... 15946.html
"I Have a Husband and a Girlfriend - This Is Ethical Nonmonogamy"

"My husband is considered my primary partner - we've chosen to cohabitate
and marry, make financial decisions together, and raise a dog.

Enlightened perspective ("raise a dog") ...
since most people just "own a dog".

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Facial recognition firm says it will soon have 100 BILLION photos in its database
to ensure 'almost everyone in the world will be identifiable' "

Unless people stop aging (or changing features for various reasons),
the database will need to be updated frequently. After a while,
a dated photo often becomes a "best guess" for AI recognition
and therefore, legally contestable (IMO).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... light.html
"Astronaut brains re-wire themselves during long-duration spaceflight"

"The ISS sits within the Van Allen belt, a protective magnetic bubble surrounding the Earth,
that reduces the impact of solar radiation. This means that travellers to the ISS should be protected
from the worst impact of spaceflight, in a way a crew going to Mars may not be."

Does "brains re-wire" suggest a LONG recovery from LONG space travel

A hint that space aliens are more robotic than human
(to be protected from LONG-distance space travel ...
and even to survive this LONG-distance travel).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://futurism.com/mit-researcher-conscious-ai
"Don’t Ignore the Possibility That AI Is Becoming Conscious."

Evidence of morality might be a good indication of "conscious",
suggesting AI will then have political and religious beliefs/opinions.

Personality seems to be another requirement for "conscious",
albeit "robot" personality may soon exist - a new species! ...
that can travel to other planets in the universe!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.rt.com/business/549689-buff ... nvestment/
"Berkshire Hathaway buys stake in crypto bank despite the ‘Oracle of Omaha’s’ previous criticism of bitcoin"

"... had previously bashed bitcoin for being an asset that 'does not create anything'."

That bitcoin pyramids can produce great wealth should not be ignored, apparently.
However, that this wealth by pyramid design rises to the top must not be ignored.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4039373/posts

"The percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
or something other than heterosexual has increased to a new high of 7.1%"

An alternate term for LGBT could be "Not Straight", abbreviated "No S..t"

Traditional dudette: "So, now you're "Not Straight"!"
Former LGBT dude: "No S..t, indeed!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-inv ... 1645180214
"Crypto Investors Are Wealthier. No One Knows How Much They’re Spending."

But it's known how much losing investors are spending (Nada!),
considering the severe dips that have occurred in recent years.


More about that volatility ...
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/18/investin ... index.html

"Systemically important banks and other financial institutions are increasingly willing
to undertake activities in, and gain exposures to, crypto-assets"

Previous advertising: "Don't leave home without your wallet!"
Near-term advertising: "Don't just sit on your crypto-asset!"
("Buy and Hold" is not good investing for many people)


About that vulnerability ...

Re: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/0 ... urrencies/
"FBI Unit Focuses on Blockchain and Seizure of Virtual Assets Including Cryptocurrencies"

Makes sense! Cryptos (digital stuff) are easier to seize than traditional stores of value
like cash, collectibles, precious metals, jewels, buildings, land (not digital stuff).


Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/us/oklahoma-exe ... le-slaying

"Prior to the execution, Postelle had 20 chicken nuggets and an assortment of dipping sauces, according to the Oklahoman.
"also had three large fries with ketchup, crispy chicken sandwich, chicken sandwich, large cola and a caramel frappe."

From nutritional perspective, "Death by Last Meal" comes to mind
... but usually takes years - not minutes!

Rod

[Amigoo]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... riend.html
" 'buddy system' that allows users to share their real-time location with a friend for up to eight hours"

Useful feature since these modern phone systems always know
where a user is even when location is not shared (if they have their phone).

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Boater who fell into the ocean off Santa Barbara coast swam FIVE HOURS
to an oil rig nudged along by 'an angel' harbor seal"

... or a seal itself nudged along by an angel.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/18/us/calif ... index.html

"Family selfies, nature photos, an unanswered text and several calls that were never connected detail the final hours
of a California couple and their child before they died on a hiking trail near Yosemite last August."

The photo immediately questions how such a young child could benefit from a tough hike
(they're not old enough to mentally process the experience or to remember it).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4039635/posts

"Musk’s firm has submitted a plan for a 6.2-mile underground transit system in South Florida
where commuters would take Tesla vehicles that would carry them between seven stations."

Considering low elevation of South Florida and global warming (re: rising seas),
this project will at least test water control in underground transit ...
and then could be cloned for Venice (Italy).

A Tesla equipped with scuba gear for emergency use seems wise.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... icide.html
"Epstein's pimp Jean-Luc Brunel 'hangs himself alone in cell with no CCTV' "

A "curse of justice" that causes some high-profile prisoners to commit suicide,
a curse that can overpower even a prison's suicide monitoring?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/202 ... 788662001/
"Men are trying out makeup – and it's no surprise"

However, women adorned (wherever) with a man's kiss might have some splainin' to do!

But a man adorned (wherever) with a man's kiss might get a bye
... depending on his creative splainin'.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.studyfinds.org/attractive-p ... ne-system/

"A team at Texas Christian University found that when people had to rate a group of photos
based on the attractiveness of each person’s face, they consistently rated individuals
with stronger immune health as more attractive than other photos in the study."

Photo research that one can "take to the bank" ...
if applicable to choosing a mate having significant wealth
(and their immune health would be a plus!).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/hoote ... ser-tiktok
"Why do you have to pay for them if it is part of the uniform?"

"They have to sell tights thru a third party company
because tights are considered 'under garments'"

Women's clothing can be so confusing ...
I've always known tights to be under/over garments
and "tight" sometimes especially descriptive!

A Hooters' researcher then wants to know ...
"What to call a loose tight?" Unemployed?

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"Prince Harry renews soon-to-expire lease on Frogmore Cottage"

This photo suggested a name for my Bed & Breakfast, not far from a creek.
With the occasional hoppin' frogs having disappeared (I suspect pesticide runoff
into the creek from neighborhood yards), "Frogless Cottage" comes to mind.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Wisdom of the ages (and aging) ...

Not to worry about minimal (or non-existent) dating!
If not for gossip some people would have no sex life.

Tip: How to know when you're long past that competition?
When "put out" is what happens to the cat at night.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.theblaze.com/news/seattle-m ... ial-equity

"Despite acknowledging that bike helmets 'provide a 63-88% reduction in the risk of head and brain injuries
for people who ride bikes,' the King County Board of Health decided to revoke the safety law"

Reminds me of a comment long ago by a transplant surgeon about motorcycles:
"Those who don't wear helmets are good organ donors." (they live just long enough
with a fatal brain injury to "harvest" the desired organ(s).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertai ... 870743001/
"Queen Elizabeth II tests positive with cold-like symptoms"

"She kept up with 'light, desk-based duties,' meaning she continued to go through her red leather boxes
of government documents sent to her daily no matter where she is."

Maybe the inspiration for the familiar (now long past) "You've got mail !"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/health/p ... index.html
"My pronouns now put me at a place where I can decide between different genders"

Since XX and XY hormones don't change and are indicative of biologic gender,
mental gender (perception) needs new terms. Besides, "they" and "them"
have long referred to more than one person

However, "decide between different genders" suggests that "more than one person"
is the new human maturation reality ... at least mentally. And this hints that
"Playdough" can be the gender of indecision, inclusive of multiple genders.

They like this recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/play-dough-recipe/

Obviously, this recipe is not food, despite the ingredients,
especially when fondled again and again by not-so-clean hands.
And the inclusion of flour begins to question the nutrition
of this long-popular ingredient for food recipes.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/health/p ... index.html
"My pronouns now put me at a place where I can decide between different genders"

Since XX and XY hormones don't change and are indicative of biologic gender,
mental gender (perception) needs new terms. Besides, "they" and "them"
have long referred to more than one person

However, "decide between different genders" suggests that "more than one person"
is the new human maturation reality ... at least mentally. And this hints that
"Playdough" can be the gender of indecision, inclusive of multiple genders.

They like this recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/play-dough-recipe/

Be sure to enunciate when saying "I'm Playdough" (sounds like Plato,
"male" philosopher of the traditional genders era).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/ott ... ts-oopsie/

"Ottawa Police under investigation after claiming horse trampling never happened"

Evidence that "A secret shared is an oxymoron." ...
in this new era of electronic communication.

Rod

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Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... oy-13.html

"13-year-old 'Corey' was a fake account set up by vigilante pedophile-hunting group"

It's bewildering that a social media exec would believe he had online privacy for such illegal activity.

Rod