World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/new- ... ovid-rules

"New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on national television,
based on a 'traffic light system.' She said orgies for up to 25 people are permitted."

Considering the sensitivity of this topic ...
we should assume this refers to food and/or sports-viewing gatherings.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britis ... 021-12-15/
"British tourists head to snowy Lapland (Finland) seeking Santa Claus"

(picture 4/4) "A man dressed as Santa Claus talks to visitors behind a plexiglass screen
in his chamber at the Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi, Finland"

Apparently, visitors are informed that this public celebrity
is just a man dressed as Santa Claus. After all, the real Santa
is much too busy preparing for his all-nighter.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-12-15- ... lures.html

"number of active volcanoes right now spewing particulate matter into upper atmosphere is extraordinary ...
the more ash plumes take place, the more sunlight gets blocked from reaching the surface of the Earth.
This causes several effects, notably: global cooling"

Perhaps, concern about global warming is premature ...
relative to Gaia's control of the earth's weather.

If chemtrails relate to blockage of the sun's rays,
then this program can be sidelined for a while.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
(search for "What does Bitcoin look like")

Technology expert (re: online servers) reveals
the vulnerability of this gambling activity
(no, it's not "investing").

Rod

[Amigoo]

About nutritious food as medicine ...

Re: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7211351/

"In epidemiologic studies, flavonoid-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and beverages have been associated as protective agents against diseases. These also have been observed for their geroprotective effects and help in preventing premature aging and deterioration of brain function, which is related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia."

"leafy vegetables, onions, apples, berries, cherries, soybeans, and citrus fruits are considered an important source of dietary flavonoids"

Apparently, even if an alternative medicine is insufficient dosage to sufficiently block the disease replication process, already having a good internal quantity of these compounds from daily diet should offer protective synergy (IMO), perhaps sufficient to effectively block or minimize the replication. The seductive promotion of many fast foods during modern disease spread seems counterproductive to its control (and super productive of additional - even mandated - prevention injectables).

See also: https://www.livescience.com/52524-flavonoids.html
"What Are Flavonoids?"

"Like other phytonutrients, flavonoids are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits. Diets rich in flavonoid-containing foods are sometimes associated with prevention of cancer, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease... Onions, tea, strawberries, kale, grapes, Brussels sprouts, citrus fruit, parsley, and many spices are just a few natural foods rich in flavonoids"

Rod

[Amigoo]

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

"North Koreans have been banned from laughing or drinking alcohol for 11 days to mark the tenth anniversary, and government authorities have ordered the public to not show any signs of happiness while North Korea commemorates the death."

Not a good time to give birth (or plan any celebration) for 11 days.
Since being happy is a human trait (even babies laugh), not being happy
is a challenge! What can professional comedians do these 11 days?
(not a problem - without alcohol there may be no audience)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
(search for "Europe investing billions for bug farms!")

This focus on "protein" reminds that protein is converted
to amino acids by the human body to metabolize as protein.

Who knew?! Critter protein is not the only good source
of these amino acids, which suggests there's a good market
for faux bugs (plant-based, critter-like, crunchy stuff) ...
for those who want to eat things that creep 'n crawl.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Pop quizz regarding ...
"awkward text messages you NEVER want to receive from your parents"

Re: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/ ... -he-is-gay
"Singer says he has been in a relationship with his manager since 1978"

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... -page.html
"One glass of wine listening to Barry Manilow and I'm a little horny"

Guess which parent sent the text before you read the web pages.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/17/228 ... estruction
"driver was warned she’d be fired for returning with packages during a tornado"

" 'If you decide to come back, that choice is yours. But I can tell you it won’t be viewed as for your own safety.
The safest practice is to stay exactly where you are.' The dispatcher said drivers couldn’t be recalled unless
... directed and that she would lose her job if she returned."

Anecdotes about delivering merchandise ordered online
(at all costs?) reveal the forced employee contributions
to your timely delivery. Be thankful

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/hea ... 927051002/
"Doing nothing for my birthday was the best decision I've ever made"

"No big birthday cake for me this time, but I did eat these delicious banana cupcakes."

Diabetics should limit themselves (try one candle in each cupcake)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021 ... -with-nbc/
"Covington Teen Nicholas Sandmann Settles $275 Million Defamation Lawsuit with NBC"

No surprise! That Sandmann was looking past Native American Nathan Phillips
(and not at him) was immediately obvious in the photo (IMO). But media narrative
became so popular that this photo's detail was no longer believed ... until experts
final redirected attention back to the event's reality.

We need to stop being so vulnerable to media narrative!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHsKx7H97tw
"How to know if you're Non Binary"

This video is of a person who doesn't know where they want to go
... but says "Don't rush your transition! Present as you wish!"

Apparently, this is a mind/evolution disconnect:
Evolution even today creates very binary anatomy,
but acceptance of that body may not occur
... or later ... if only temporary.

Rod

[Sandy]

Hi Rod,

Is it your birthday today? (I'm looking at your above post.)
If so Happy Birthday!!!!

I'll just tell you something now even if it isn't your birthday.

It is such a comfort to me to pop on here and see your posts on the board. It is like sitting at the kitchen table and listening to what my Dad says about what he is reading in the newspaper. Yep, I could get my own paper and read it myself but it isn't nearly as thought provoking as looking at it from another's perspective. So many thanks to you for sharing your thoughts on the current events of the day.

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Thanks, Sandy! ... but it was in November.

However, "birthday" and "decades of life" and later topic's
"acceptance of that body may not occur" enlightens that
perception of age can also be non-binary! Our minds prefer
to present as we desire! ... if only in our private spaces.

The internet is a new "private space" for mental wandering,
aka "serious research & enlightenment" ... like this morning's
research about space heating (to limit furnace use):

Re: https://www.pickhvac.com/space-heater/most-efficient/
Wattage used determines hourly cost (1500 watts costs about 15 cents per hour).
Who knew Heating a room costs more than heating your personal space.
Who knew Hot air rises (suggests that heat should be under you).

So then, I went searching for thermal clothing (from first Google page):
Ouruikia-Thermal-Underwear-Bottoms-Separate

Apparently, some personal spaces are already hotter than others.
Who knew (or remembers)

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -kids.html
"Newly-ordained pastor hosts DRAG Bible study class for children"

However, history reveals no record of "drag" being used to
share the books of the Bible ... nor any costume requirement
for teaching from those books (unless the formal clothing
of pastors is considered such necessary costume).

Best guess: If animals express joy, then those lessons
would be the more effective teaching aids.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... e-107.html

"sex therapist Shirley Zussman dies at age 107 ... expert who trained
with Masters and Johnson and saw patients until she was 105"

Probably one of these few therapists who could claim
"Been there! Done that!" for all known theres 'n thats,
aka "TNT", sexually speaking.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... eries.html
"body positivity campaign group creates cards for patients asking doctors
NOT to weigh them unless it's 'really medically necessary' "

This card might be good for airlines
(NOT to weigh passengers unless the plane needs to be balanced
... and carry the complementary amount of fuel for a long trip).

Say what Airlines don't publicly weigh passengers

Could be true since weight is easily guessed by body size
(by those employees who need to ascertain weight).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.rt.com/news/543738-tesla-ex ... k-finland/

"A Finnish man who was shocked by the cost of a battery replacement for his Tesla Model S decided that blowing up his electric car with an Elon Musk dummy inside would be a more suitable solution. The owner said that he lost his faith in Musk’s company after he was told to pay 20,000 euros (around $22,500) for a new battery for his car. He was apparently among the early buyers of the Tesla Model S, which had been around since 2012, so his warranty had already expired."

Interesting solution ... and not so cheap

Another option might have been to crush it into a cube
(or whatever; sans dummy), then sell picture as an NFT*.

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.rt.com/op-ed/543885-europe- ... gs-edible/
"No, we still won't eat the bugs!"

(a comment) "Do you eat chicken or fish?
Yes? Then you might eat bugs by proxy."

This comment is subtle reminder that evolution set up this system
where critters can safely consume bugs, converting that nourishment
into people food (why we eat those critters - not their food).

To cut out the middle man (critter) in this evolutionary food chain,
could present a Biblical retelling of the human existence story, IMO.
That many plants can be safely consumed by critters and humans
suggests that THIS consumption - not conversion of plants into
like-a-critter food - is also part of the evolutionary design.

Best guess: If bugs can be raised to be edible, we will need
safeguards to keep the non-edible bugs out of the system.

Caution: Current societal solutions to problems reveal
that simply redefining a problem can be a solution;
calling a creepy crawly "bug" may soon be illegal.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4023946/posts
"Putin Vows To Protect Russia From West's 'Gender Obscurantism' "

Interesting new leadership for this continuing controversy.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... homas.html
"USA Swimming official QUITS in protest over transgender Penn student"

It may take much more anatomical change ...
to be convinced that like bodies are competing in sports
(regardless of convincing mind/gender association).

Besides, any current gender "correction" surgery
seems more externally cosmetic than complete.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/25/culture/ ... index.html
"Joy is just as profound as pain"

It's fascinating that childbirth can evoke both joy and pain,
but pain usually localizes to the body (often a specific part).

Of course, saying that joy is felt in the heart and mind
seems to elevate that which is deemed "profound".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/2021/12/ ... -be-human/

"computer systems may be able to solve complex problems, such as in physics dealing with dark matter or dark energy,
but the humans who built the technology may not be able to determine how the computer solved the problems."

"Not as I do, but as I say!" comes to mind
... once AI gets control of our decisions.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ushome/index.html

"diner who left just a NINE per cent tip for their waitress
because times 'are rough right now' sparks heated debate"

"it is customary to tip between 18-20 per cent"

OMG! When did 15% stop being customary?
When those customers stopped eating out?

(a comment) "If money is tight then don't eat out -
stay home and prepare your own meals"

Hmmm, how much loss of business
will force the restaurant to close

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/al ... in-2-weeks

"Generating revenue through the Alexa devices has been challenging, hence why Alexa now has features that tell you
what to wear when asking about weather and even suggest buying clothes on Amazon. These statistics don't paint
an excellent outlook for Amazon's money-losing Alexa division that employs more than 10,000 people with fixed costs
of around $4.2 billion in 2021. ... maybe people are just tired of Alexa smart devices spying on them."

Probably typical of most spying (what a bystander hears is not as threatening
as what they record and share with others later).

"Alexa, are you spying on me?"

"No, I'm just listening and recording - 10,000 people review and share
... if your conversation has marketing value. What are you wearing?"

"Please stand in front of the camera so I can see if it's appropriate
for your gender ... and what do you call that gender?!"

Rod