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"I wrote the damned bill...I should know"....Get 'em, Bernie!!
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AnneWimsey comments on Jul 31, 2019:
Who was the owner of the disembodied voice that said, at least 3 times, "you don't know that"?
Dumbass.......
Robecology replies on Jul 31, 2019:
Not sure who you're referring to...Congressman Tim Ryan from Ohio was the one responding to Bernie. Perhaps you can tell us what time in the video you heard this?
AnneWimsey comments on Jul 31, 2019:
Who was the owner of the disembodied voice that said, at least 3 times, "you don't know that"?
Dumbass.......
Robecology replies on Jul 31, 2019:
Not sure who you're referring to...Congressman Tim Ryan from Ohio was the one responding to Bernie. Perhaps you can tell us what time in the video you heard this?
One morning long ago I had a long series of vivid dreams and awakenings, convinced I was awake but ...
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
I recall that when I first wake...especially if the dream seemed pleasant....I almost have a strong desire to go back to sleep....then I smell the coffee, and/or see the twilight of dawn...and get up.
Scary.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@MoonTigerII I appreciate your POV on dreams...it's charming, and interesting...poetic and imaginative...
But to me; dreams are dreams...and being awake is not dreaming.
I can discern being awake vs being asleep.
I don't buy in to the possibility of "being awake, yet in a dream"....sorry.
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
I recall that when I first wake...especially if the dream seemed pleasant....I almost have a strong desire to go back to sleep....then I smell the coffee, and/or see the twilight of dawn...and get up.
Scary.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@MoonTigerII I appreciate your POV on dreams...it's charming, and interesting...poetic and imaginative...
But to me; dreams are dreams...and being awake is not dreaming.
I can discern being awake vs being asleep.
I don't buy in to the possibility of "being awake, yet in a dream"....sorry.
Who's watching the debate? I'm not, I can just get the highlights tomorrow (and the next day).
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Sorry you're not watching
Progressives who care deeply for our nations future are paying close attention to every voice.
I'm not suggesting you don't care deeply; I'm suggesting that those who are watching - in general - care more, and want to be a better educated voter.
Media ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz This is simple to me...The more you listen and watch the better you know them.
Stop taking this personally.
I'm not being condescending....
you're convinced that you shouldn't watch...good for you.
I'm convinced that I should watch. I think it's valuable. You don't.
That doesn't make either of us better.
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Sorry you're not watching
Progressives who care deeply for our nations future are paying close attention to every voice.
I'm not suggesting you don't care deeply; I'm suggesting that those who are watching - in general - care more, and want to be a better educated voter.
Media ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz This is simple to me...The more you listen and watch the better you know them.
Stop taking this personally.
I'm not being condescending....
you're convinced that you shouldn't watch...good for you.
I'm convinced that I should watch. I think it's valuable. You don't.
That doesn't make either of us better.
The public debate is dominated by a single problem, climate change, for which there is no solution ...
WilliamFleming comments on Jul 29, 2019:
The earth’s temperature is rising at the rate of 0.13C/decade. At that rate it will be 115 years before that 1.5 degree rise is upon us. No one knows if the 0.13C/decade rate will continue but I doubt if 1.5 degrees would have catastrophic effects—likely it would hardly be noticed. It would be ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@WilliamFleming; Sorry you're not impressed by the constant temp rise....to me it's frightening.
The issue's not so much the steady rise in temps, as our very narrow comfort range.
3º above our average and New York city will be under water. 3º below our present average and New York city will be under a mile of Ice.
Watch;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
WilliamFleming comments on Jul 29, 2019:
The earth’s temperature is rising at the rate of 0.13C/decade. At that rate it will be 115 years before that 1.5 degree rise is upon us. No one knows if the 0.13C/decade rate will continue but I doubt if 1.5 degrees would have catastrophic effects—likely it would hardly be noticed. It would be ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@WilliamFleming; Sorry you're not impressed by the constant temp rise....to me it's frightening.
The issue's not so much the steady rise in temps, as our very narrow comfort range.
3º above our average and New York city will be under water. 3º below our present average and New York city will be under a mile of Ice.
Watch;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
Who's watching the debate? I'm not, I can just get the highlights tomorrow (and the next day).
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Sorry you're not watching
Progressives who care deeply for our nations future are paying close attention to every voice.
I'm not suggesting you don't care deeply; I'm suggesting that those who are watching - in general - care more, and want to be a better educated voter.
Media ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz To me....they are.
But....
I respect your non-interest.
Some of us are more concerned about our candidates than others. That doesn't make you less of a devotee to progressivism. Some of us have the time to watch, some don't. It's not a cut and dry issue.
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Sorry you're not watching
Progressives who care deeply for our nations future are paying close attention to every voice.
I'm not suggesting you don't care deeply; I'm suggesting that those who are watching - in general - care more, and want to be a better educated voter.
Media ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz To me....they are.
But....
I respect your non-interest.
Some of us are more concerned about our candidates than others. That doesn't make you less of a devotee to progressivism. Some of us have the time to watch, some don't. It's not a cut and dry issue.
The City of Tomorrow | Current Affairs
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Wow! I caught a false comment right away!
"materials needed to build electric engines and batteries—like cobalt and lithium—are nonrenewable and limited"
Sorry; very far from the truth.
#1; There's a strong push to get away from cobalt because the miners skirted decency laws and are ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@StarvingArtist Good questions;
Basically the reason Fossil fuels are totally un-renewable is that we change them when we use them...we "oxidize" or "burn' them, changing them in to completely different - and often toxic - substances.
Not so with battery ingredients. We "drain" them - but we recharge them....sometimes for thousands of cycles.
First let me dispel a myth; a Lithium battery is not mostly lithium.
It's made of carbon, silicon (sand is silicon dioxide) and other rather common ingredients.
...and they're not "burned" or altered significantly in their production of electricity.
That's why they are rechargeable.
You're probably using one now in your laptop of phone to read this. The battery literally recycles every time you plug it in for a charge.
Now the charging....like our bodies...ages - becomes less "efficient. It happened to my 2013 Tesla. When it was new, it charged to 270. When I traded it in, it had lost 10%of its' charging capacity
For the phones it's a 2-4 year life. For Tesla cars it's guaranteed for 8 years...after which you might have to replace it.
But what happens to the old ones?
Yep; they are broken down, separated in to component compounds, and recycled.
That's why you should never throw even regular batteries "away"...they will only make landfills places to mine in future generations...because the batteries will still retain their basic elements.
So basically; all batteries are never really broken down to to unusable forms.
All batteries...even the non-chargeable ones...can be recycled. Not necessarily in their original form....but their ingredients can be recycled....nearly all of it.
Here's the tech version of what I just said;
https://waste-management-world.com/a/in-depth-lithium-battery-recycling-the-clean-energy-clean-up
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Wow! I caught a false comment right away!
"materials needed to build electric engines and batteries—like cobalt and lithium—are nonrenewable and limited"
Sorry; very far from the truth.
#1; There's a strong push to get away from cobalt because the miners skirted decency laws and are ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@StarvingArtist Good questions;
Basically the reason Fossil fuels are totally un-renewable is that we change them when we use them...we "oxidize" or "burn' them, changing them in to completely different - and often toxic - substances.
Not so with battery ingredients. We "drain" them - but we recharge them....sometimes for thousands of cycles.
First let me dispel a myth; a Lithium battery is not mostly lithium.
It's made of carbon, silicon (sand is silicon dioxide) and other rather common ingredients.
...and they're not "burned" or altered significantly in their production of electricity.
That's why they are rechargeable.
You're probably using one now in your laptop of phone to read this. The battery literally recycles every time you plug it in for a charge.
Now the charging....like our bodies...ages - becomes less "efficient. It happened to my 2013 Tesla. When it was new, it charged to 270. When I traded it in, it had lost 10%of its' charging capacity
For the phones it's a 2-4 year life. For Tesla cars it's guaranteed for 8 years...after which you might have to replace it.
But what happens to the old ones?
Yep; they are broken down, separated in to component compounds, and recycled.
That's why you should never throw even regular batteries "away"...they will only make landfills places to mine in future generations...because the batteries will still retain their basic elements.
So basically; all batteries are never really broken down to to unusable forms.
All batteries...even the non-chargeable ones...can be recycled. Not necessarily in their original form....but their ingredients can be recycled....nearly all of it.
Here's the tech version of what I just said;
https://waste-management-world.com/a/in-depth-lithium-battery-recycling-the-clean-energy-clean-up
The City of Tomorrow | Current Affairs
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Wow! I caught a false comment right away!
"materials needed to build electric engines and batteries—like cobalt and lithium—are nonrenewable and limited"
Sorry; very far from the truth.
#1; There's a strong push to get away from cobalt because the miners skirted decency laws and are ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz That's why I shared the links. It's not even technically "mined" since they don't have to "dig" for it...it's "harvested" like salt...it's most commonly produced in tidal pools in South America and Australia.
And you can rest assured; they're working hard to be ecological with their brine "harvesting".
https://blog.grabcad.com/blog/2018/02/20/how-does-lithium-mining-work/
https://d2pye4zfc3qqup.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20132019/salt_piles_shutterstock_300276953-624x416.jpg
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Wow! I caught a false comment right away!
"materials needed to build electric engines and batteries—like cobalt and lithium—are nonrenewable and limited"
Sorry; very far from the truth.
#1; There's a strong push to get away from cobalt because the miners skirted decency laws and are ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@altschmerz That's why I shared the links. It's not even technically "mined" since they don't have to "dig" for it...it's "harvested" like salt...it's most commonly produced in tidal pools in South America and Australia.
And you can rest assured; they're working hard to be ecological with their brine "harvesting".
https://blog.grabcad.com/blog/2018/02/20/how-does-lithium-mining-work/
https://d2pye4zfc3qqup.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20132019/salt_piles_shutterstock_300276953-624x416.jpg
Greenland Sharks May be the oldest living vertebrates - possibly living to 500 years.
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Cool article. Good science. They might hold the keys to our longevity.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Haemish1 You can bet that marine scientists studying them are taking all sorts of precautions to not hurt them. I don't think they might regret helping us....(or that they even think at that level....).
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Cool article. Good science. They might hold the keys to our longevity.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Haemish1 You can bet that marine scientists studying them are taking all sorts of precautions to not hurt them. I don't think they might regret helping us....(or that they even think at that level....).
Moscow Mitch...a label that "fits"
[facebook.com]
rogueflyer comments on Jul 30, 2019:
His wife works in the trump white house and Moscow Mitch is blocking all bills from coming to the floor for a vote that would imped Putin's manipulation of our election.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Indeed; they're rubbing their wealth in to American and Kentuckian faces...here's a new billboard going up this week!
https://forwardky.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MitchRichBillboard.jpg
rogueflyer comments on Jul 30, 2019:
His wife works in the trump white house and Moscow Mitch is blocking all bills from coming to the floor for a vote that would imped Putin's manipulation of our election.
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Indeed; they're rubbing their wealth in to American and Kentuckian faces...here's a new billboard going up this week!
https://forwardky.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MitchRichBillboard.jpg
Offensive... to who? Oh,, never mind.. 😒😪😩😢
[freep.com]
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
From the article;
Zhu went up to a Muslim Student Association booth celebrating World Hijab Day and declined to wear a hijab when prompted. She then tweeted:
"There is a 'try a hijab on' booth at my college campus.
So you're telling me that it's now just a fashion accessory and not a ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood Awfully judgmental of you.
I was defending her right to attack the "try-on-a-hijab" thing...but I was seeing why conservative beauty pageant administrators took offense when she brought up the "black-o-black" death issue.
If you don't see the racism that she expressed that caused a "conservative" beauty pageant administrator to ban her...
I feel sorry for you. But most pro-Trump people don't see the issue either.
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
From the article;
Zhu went up to a Muslim Student Association booth celebrating World Hijab Day and declined to wear a hijab when prompted. She then tweeted:
"There is a 'try a hijab on' booth at my college campus.
So you're telling me that it's now just a fashion accessory and not a ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood Awfully judgmental of you.
I was defending her right to attack the "try-on-a-hijab" thing...but I was seeing why conservative beauty pageant administrators took offense when she brought up the "black-o-black" death issue.
If you don't see the racism that she expressed that caused a "conservative" beauty pageant administrator to ban her...
I feel sorry for you. But most pro-Trump people don't see the issue either.
Not feeling well and no questions come to mind ... I guess that means I'm without question 😝
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Question; what to do when you're not feeling well, and live alone?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@MissKathleen Thanks for the generous and personal offer...but it was a hypothetical question...I've been feeling fine.
I wish @GermanGirl90439 stayed home and let us call her....I love her category and questions....and so wish we could do more than comfort her on line.
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
Question; what to do when you're not feeling well, and live alone?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@MissKathleen Thanks for the generous and personal offer...but it was a hypothetical question...I've been feeling fine.
I wish @GermanGirl90439 stayed home and let us call her....I love her category and questions....and so wish we could do more than comfort her on line.
I have been trying in vain to reach any creationists on line with questions regarding Lucy and ...
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
#1. Try facebook...there's plenty of Christian groups that accept comments.
#2 You're pretty much wasting your time. They've deeply brain-washed with the myth of religion.
#3. There's been thousands of fossil evidence unearthed about the sequencing of human evolution. A book you need to read ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Leafhead
I reread what you wrote;
"Seems to me, the Leakys more likely, upon discovering Lucy, would be like
"Fuck this monkey; we got PILTDOWN!!" before promply reburying the bones.
Right??
no. Not right.
Leakey wrote far more eloquently, and scientifically, than you can possibly imagine.
That's why I offered you the book.
I rescind the offer.
You don't get it.
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
#1. Try facebook...there's plenty of Christian groups that accept comments.
#2 You're pretty much wasting your time. They've deeply brain-washed with the myth of religion.
#3. There's been thousands of fossil evidence unearthed about the sequencing of human evolution. A book you need to read ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Leafhead
I reread what you wrote;
"Seems to me, the Leakys more likely, upon discovering Lucy, would be like
"Fuck this monkey; we got PILTDOWN!!" before promply reburying the bones.
Right??
no. Not right.
Leakey wrote far more eloquently, and scientifically, than you can possibly imagine.
That's why I offered you the book.
I rescind the offer.
You don't get it.
Downtown Austin. The Austonian reflected in the windows of the Colorado Tower.
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
What's the reddish/rust coloring in the trees?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Or a foreboding of things to come...death to vegetation in urban "heat-islands" where due to the huge buildings and their contents ends up with a stagnation of warm air...the plants in cities are dying off rapidly....showing their limit of heat tolerance....and warning us of the upper limits of even plant life to global warming...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_heat_island
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
What's the reddish/rust coloring in the trees?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Or a foreboding of things to come...death to vegetation in urban "heat-islands" where due to the huge buildings and their contents ends up with a stagnation of warm air...the plants in cities are dying off rapidly....showing their limit of heat tolerance....and warning us of the upper limits of even plant life to global warming...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_heat_island
Apparently, our host, @frayedbear has been banished from Agnostic.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I've had my share of debates with the fellow....but I don't recall him going off the rails.
Perhaps we need to know the guidelines better...I'm wondering if he was warned?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@FrayedBear So your royal grumpiness is back? Good....I like smart debaters!
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I've had my share of debates with the fellow....but I don't recall him going off the rails.
Perhaps we need to know the guidelines better...I'm wondering if he was warned?
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@FrayedBear So your royal grumpiness is back? Good....I like smart debaters!
I have been trying in vain to reach any creationists on line with questions regarding Lucy and ...
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
#1. Try facebook...there's plenty of Christian groups that accept comments.
#2 You're pretty much wasting your time. They've deeply brain-washed with the myth of religion.
#3. There's been thousands of fossil evidence unearthed about the sequencing of human evolution. A book you need to read ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Leafhead
You missed my point.
You're reverse proselytizing -
There's no need to "go out and convince" the #religulous that they're wrong. The smarter ones know it but like the socializing.
The dumber ones just dwell in the fog...and won't listen.
It sounds like you're trying to convince yourself?
Robecology comments on Jul 30, 2019:
#1. Try facebook...there's plenty of Christian groups that accept comments.
#2 You're pretty much wasting your time. They've deeply brain-washed with the myth of religion.
#3. There's been thousands of fossil evidence unearthed about the sequencing of human evolution. A book you need to read ...
Robecology replies on Jul 30, 2019:
@Leafhead
You missed my point.
You're reverse proselytizing -
There's no need to "go out and convince" the #religulous that they're wrong. The smarter ones know it but like the socializing.
The dumber ones just dwell in the fog...and won't listen.
It sounds like you're trying to convince yourself?
About 12-14 years ago, I got into a survivalist mode.
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
The "canning" of foods has gotten very sophisticated.
Remember, "canning" is nothing more than cooking food and their containers, then putting the cooked food in to "cooked" containers (cans or jars) that, once they're sealed, also shrink as they cool, creating a vacuum that makes any surviving ...
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
@StrongBow ...and you should start it and run it on a regular basis...just to keep it internally lubricated. The diesel gens here at my condo are run for an hour every week!
Robecology comments on Jul 29, 2019:
The "canning" of foods has gotten very sophisticated.
Remember, "canning" is nothing more than cooking food and their containers, then putting the cooked food in to "cooked" containers (cans or jars) that, once they're sealed, also shrink as they cool, creating a vacuum that makes any surviving ...
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
@StrongBow ...and you should start it and run it on a regular basis...just to keep it internally lubricated. The diesel gens here at my condo are run for an hour every week!
I just got a "Pickleball" set; 4 balls and 2 rackets.
sassygirl3869 comments on Jul 29, 2019:
Is it easier than Tennis with a smaller racquet and where do you find a court?
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
Google Ocean village Ft. Pierce, Florida, map. There's plenty of those courts here....and the HOA's talking about making more!
sassygirl3869 comments on Jul 29, 2019:
Is it easier than Tennis with a smaller racquet and where do you find a court?
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
Google Ocean village Ft. Pierce, Florida, map. There's plenty of those courts here....and the HOA's talking about making more!
What poems may be housed in your soul? [beta.washingtonpost.com]
Allamanda comments on Jul 29, 2019:
Can you paste a poem from it? (Refusing to subscribe to the WP).
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
@Allamanda Thanks for this...it was a wonderful, bitter-sweet ride through the lives of great elders of. our world. Thanks, again.
Allamanda comments on Jul 29, 2019:
Can you paste a poem from it? (Refusing to subscribe to the WP).
Robecology replies on Jul 29, 2019:
@Allamanda Thanks for this...it was a wonderful, bitter-sweet ride through the lives of great elders of. our world. Thanks, again.
Good Sunday afternoon! We are relaxing today, about to binge watch Stranger Things on Netflix -- I ...
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I used to be much more "in" to TV than I am today. I find the stories just too poorly acted, or the story lines too absurd for me.
I do watch TV news at 9-10....and switch between CNN and MSNBC. I will occasionally go to Fox just to see how they're cleverly avoiding criticizing the POTUS.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@MissKathleen; LOL, but I think you know I shun profanity...
I think he means well...
he just is being a typical business man who's used to scamming people...
and he is so proud - and clearly suffering narcissism...
that he got the ultimate scam by tricking a whole nation in to buying him a position as president.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I used to be much more "in" to TV than I am today. I find the stories just too poorly acted, or the story lines too absurd for me.
I do watch TV news at 9-10....and switch between CNN and MSNBC. I will occasionally go to Fox just to see how they're cleverly avoiding criticizing the POTUS.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@MissKathleen; LOL, but I think you know I shun profanity...
I think he means well...
he just is being a typical business man who's used to scamming people...
and he is so proud - and clearly suffering narcissism...
that he got the ultimate scam by tricking a whole nation in to buying him a position as president.
Ahhh the latest trend on Twitter.... TrumpIsaRat...
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
LOL! Please decide now to not only vote, but "get others out" to vote? This election is critical.
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Secular_Squirrel How do you draw the line between Narcissism and confidence? If you catch a person in a lie, or exaggeration, or withholding info...as Trump has done quite often....then you have the right label.
IMO...Bernie Sanders has been the most honest, the least Narcissistic.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
LOL! Please decide now to not only vote, but "get others out" to vote? This election is critical.
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Secular_Squirrel How do you draw the line between Narcissism and confidence? If you catch a person in a lie, or exaggeration, or withholding info...as Trump has done quite often....then you have the right label.
IMO...Bernie Sanders has been the most honest, the least Narcissistic.
I'm going to say this once.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
Why are you saying this once? What's your point?
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@RavenCT It just reminded me of my arrogant and righteous ex...."I'm saying this once"....I just think it's not a necessary intro....IMO....sorry.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
Why are you saying this once? What's your point?
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@RavenCT It just reminded me of my arrogant and righteous ex...."I'm saying this once"....I just think it's not a necessary intro....IMO....sorry.
Good morning, such a beautiful morning sitting here on the back porch watching the sunrise.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
Nice; Happy 74th birthday to me! I've just watched that same sun rise (in Ft. Pierce, Florida!)
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Sheannutt Thanks!
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
Nice; Happy 74th birthday to me! I've just watched that same sun rise (in Ft. Pierce, Florida!)
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Sheannutt Thanks!
27 July 2019 - Diet Diary - Felt a little better today, although the night was disrupted by my ...
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I am so jealous! I've GOT to get in to the 130's again!
With mixed feelings I celebrated a birthday with a decadent dinner out....and of course she bought me a super-rich cake....uggghhh....mixed feelings...
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@DotLewis So true. Thanks for words of encouragement!
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
I am so jealous! I've GOT to get in to the 130's again!
With mixed feelings I celebrated a birthday with a decadent dinner out....and of course she bought me a super-rich cake....uggghhh....mixed feelings...
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@DotLewis So true. Thanks for words of encouragement!
Ahhh the latest trend on Twitter.... TrumpIsaRat...
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
LOL! Please decide now to not only vote, but "get others out" to vote? This election is critical.
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz
The first image of interim DNC chair Donna Brazile is very old news.
The second one of 13 candidates backing Hillary is also over 2 years old
The third one has some merit....maybe well finally realize that "Socialism" isn't such a bad word; and that we're basically socialist anyway.
Robecology comments on Jul 28, 2019:
LOL! Please decide now to not only vote, but "get others out" to vote? This election is critical.
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@Lizard_of_Ahaz
The first image of interim DNC chair Donna Brazile is very old news.
The second one of 13 candidates backing Hillary is also over 2 years old
The third one has some merit....maybe well finally realize that "Socialism" isn't such a bad word; and that we're basically socialist anyway.
I just told my friend I think I am the runaway bride of dating!
Our_existence comments on Jul 26, 2019:
I don't understand? What's going on? Why do you feel that way?
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile I've met you. I don't think of you as "dating" eligible (for me) but you sure are outgoing and friendly. There's nothing wrong with being selective and cautious. Kudos to you for taking your time and dodging "commitment". Again; you reached out...you took a risk even arranging to meet me. You've got the gumption to get out there....so don't kick yourself.
Our_existence comments on Jul 26, 2019:
I don't understand? What's going on? Why do you feel that way?
Robecology replies on Jul 28, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile I've met you. I don't think of you as "dating" eligible (for me) but you sure are outgoing and friendly. There's nothing wrong with being selective and cautious. Kudos to you for taking your time and dodging "commitment". Again; you reached out...you took a risk even arranging to meet me. You've got the gumption to get out there....so don't kick yourself.
The horrors of socialism. (yes, my tongue is in my cheek).
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callmedubious comments on Jul 27, 2019:
excellent..so sad that the american ppl are so gullible. many are convinced that socialism = venezeula, not even aware of the crippling US sanctions.
there is a horrible price to be paid for ignorance & stupidity & i think the bill is coming due.
Robecology replies on Jul 27, 2019:
You took the words out of my mouth!
callmedubious comments on Jul 27, 2019:
excellent..so sad that the american ppl are so gullible. many are convinced that socialism = venezeula, not even aware of the crippling US sanctions.
there is a horrible price to be paid for ignorance & stupidity & i think the bill is coming due.
Robecology replies on Jul 27, 2019:
You took the words out of my mouth!
Found a great one that shares the hypocrisy of DJT...
altschmerz comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Wasn't it more than one casino?
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
Indeed...3 casinos...
https://www.thoughtco.com/donald-trump-business-bankruptcies-4152019
altschmerz comments on Apr 16, 2019:
Wasn't it more than one casino?
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
Indeed...3 casinos...
https://www.thoughtco.com/donald-trump-business-bankruptcies-4152019
OK - back to a people photo today.
Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2019:
Obviously central or South American (Peruvian) children?
Their outfits are incredibly colorful...and their smiles. infectious!
See what you can do to crop/photoshop the people in the background out?
Not sure if you can take out the white rails as well....but worth a try... This pic would ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@AmelieMatisse My pleasure.
Let me add that they're also well known for their beautiful stone walls, correct? Nice inclusion.
Robecology comments on Jul 26, 2019:
Obviously central or South American (Peruvian) children?
Their outfits are incredibly colorful...and their smiles. infectious!
See what you can do to crop/photoshop the people in the background out?
Not sure if you can take out the white rails as well....but worth a try... This pic would ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@AmelieMatisse My pleasure.
Let me add that they're also well known for their beautiful stone walls, correct? Nice inclusion.
LOOK AT THIS!
Someone designed a fake Presidential seal using the Russian double headed eagle, ...
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 25, 2019:
Not latin, spanish. In latin it would say 45 est pupa.
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
Maybe that would have been better? I later learned that this image was up the entire time he talked to the group, TPUSA (Turning Point, USA, a conservative Youth group)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/25/politics/trump-russia-presidential-seal-tpusa-trnd/index.html
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 25, 2019:
Not latin, spanish. In latin it would say 45 est pupa.
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
Maybe that would have been better? I later learned that this image was up the entire time he talked to the group, TPUSA (Turning Point, USA, a conservative Youth group)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/25/politics/trump-russia-presidential-seal-tpusa-trnd/index.html
Is there anyone who actually thinks Mueller's testimony will do anything to help?
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Remember; Independents have been rising; a recent data check said America is 46% Independent and rising, and Democrats, slightly ahead of Republicans, are both sinking in new registration sign-ups.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx
The independents can't vote in ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@Diogenes
I'm not sure why you couldn't get the chart or data I shared on the link;
Google "Trends in Voter Registration U.S. Data, Chart, Graph" and that should show you this;
"In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican R, a Democrat D or an independent I ?"
Trend since 2004 R. I. D.
2019 Jun 19-30 27 41 29
2019 Jun 3-16 26 46 27
2019 May 15-30 27 45 27
2019 May 1-12 30 38 31
2019 Apr 17-30 29 40 29
2019 Apr 1-9 27 44 26
2019 Mar 1-10 26 42 30
2019 Feb 12-28 30 38 30
2019 Feb 1-10 31 37 30
2019 Jan 21-27 25 41 32
2019 Jan 2-10 25 39 34
2018 Dec 3-12 26 39 32
2018 Nov 1-11 28 39 31
2018 Oct 15-28 29 36 35
and etc. I didn't want to bore you and others with the whole chart.
Note the 46% in June 3-16; that's a record.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Remember; Independents have been rising; a recent data check said America is 46% Independent and rising, and Democrats, slightly ahead of Republicans, are both sinking in new registration sign-ups.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx
The independents can't vote in ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@Diogenes
I'm not sure why you couldn't get the chart or data I shared on the link;
Google "Trends in Voter Registration U.S. Data, Chart, Graph" and that should show you this;
"In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican R, a Democrat D or an independent I ?"
Trend since 2004 R. I. D.
2019 Jun 19-30 27 41 29
2019 Jun 3-16 26 46 27
2019 May 15-30 27 45 27
2019 May 1-12 30 38 31
2019 Apr 17-30 29 40 29
2019 Apr 1-9 27 44 26
2019 Mar 1-10 26 42 30
2019 Feb 12-28 30 38 30
2019 Feb 1-10 31 37 30
2019 Jan 21-27 25 41 32
2019 Jan 2-10 25 39 34
2018 Dec 3-12 26 39 32
2018 Nov 1-11 28 39 31
2018 Oct 15-28 29 36 35
and etc. I didn't want to bore you and others with the whole chart.
Note the 46% in June 3-16; that's a record.
Wakey wakey all.
ToakReon comments on Jul 26, 2019:
Sorry - no such thing as a NICE bubble butt.
Butts should not be bubble.
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
I'm with you. And I'm sure you didn't mean to imply that you like "flat" butts either. Just shapely and proportionate...
ToakReon comments on Jul 26, 2019:
Sorry - no such thing as a NICE bubble butt.
Butts should not be bubble.
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
I'm with you. And I'm sure you didn't mean to imply that you like "flat" butts either. Just shapely and proportionate...
THE ANGRY ARAB: Maxime Rodinson & the Palestinian Question
A new book attacking the French ...
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
I almost never attended any Jewish ceremonies.....but my mother came from a strict Jewish family; and she was "ostracized" by her parents for years before they finally "befriended us.
So I have lots of reasons to support the Israeli struggle.
But it's clearly gotten out of hand.
I'm now ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@William_Mary Thanks...and I guess I'm not so much "ashamed" as "not proud" nor impressed with what Israel has become. Call them Zionists. ..call them people taking advantage of U.S. ...I'm just not impressed and a bit angry that they've become so militarized, so arrogant, so righteous...at our expense.
I often quote this research;
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $134.7 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding...."
from here; easy to find; search "US aid to Israel, PDF" to see this official document by the U.S. Congress (2018)
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
...and if you do the math; multiply 365 times the number of years since WW II (almost 75 in 2020) you'll see we give Israel over $5 million a day to keep their 300+ nukes on subs all around the Middle East. Google "Israel Nuclear weapons" to check me on that.
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
I almost never attended any Jewish ceremonies.....but my mother came from a strict Jewish family; and she was "ostracized" by her parents for years before they finally "befriended us.
So I have lots of reasons to support the Israeli struggle.
But it's clearly gotten out of hand.
I'm now ...
Robecology replies on Jul 26, 2019:
@William_Mary Thanks...and I guess I'm not so much "ashamed" as "not proud" nor impressed with what Israel has become. Call them Zionists. ..call them people taking advantage of U.S. ...I'm just not impressed and a bit angry that they've become so militarized, so arrogant, so righteous...at our expense.
I often quote this research;
"Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $134.7 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding...."
from here; easy to find; search "US aid to Israel, PDF" to see this official document by the U.S. Congress (2018)
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
...and if you do the math; multiply 365 times the number of years since WW II (almost 75 in 2020) you'll see we give Israel over $5 million a day to keep their 300+ nukes on subs all around the Middle East. Google "Israel Nuclear weapons" to check me on that.
Time for a dip? Don't dip like these folk...please?
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CommonHuman comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Couldn't finish it. I hope no one was permanently injured.
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
Look at it this way; Having video more "handy" than ever, we capture these absurd scenes more often...but you can bet that water-related accidents have been common throughout history.
CommonHuman comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Couldn't finish it. I hope no one was permanently injured.
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
Look at it this way; Having video more "handy" than ever, we capture these absurd scenes more often...but you can bet that water-related accidents have been common throughout history.
I’m so confused lately about how those defending racist statement keep claiming that they ...
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
Racism is deeply ingrained; and the more crowded the earth becomes (158 more births, than deaths per minute, 227,000 more per day) the slower the evolution is away from hate and competition.
My parents were racist; especially my father.
I caught myself growing up with racist feelings.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@fmcamyg My point is this; that many reject racism publicly or verbally while acting racist because they're in that "evolution"...their racism is evolving....slowly changing....and hopefully reducing...with time.
I don't think you can find one pure 100% racist in America. Even the KKK and David Duke makes "qualifying" statements" that even today alter and adjust their feelings from yesterday.
I'm confident that every one of them will "wise up" with age and experience. I have faith in the goodness of humanity.
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
Racism is deeply ingrained; and the more crowded the earth becomes (158 more births, than deaths per minute, 227,000 more per day) the slower the evolution is away from hate and competition.
My parents were racist; especially my father.
I caught myself growing up with racist feelings.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@fmcamyg My point is this; that many reject racism publicly or verbally while acting racist because they're in that "evolution"...their racism is evolving....slowly changing....and hopefully reducing...with time.
I don't think you can find one pure 100% racist in America. Even the KKK and David Duke makes "qualifying" statements" that even today alter and adjust their feelings from yesterday.
I'm confident that every one of them will "wise up" with age and experience. I have faith in the goodness of humanity.
Says the guy whose net worth is 65 million dollars, earned as an employee of some of the most ...
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
@corrupt(231) and @bigpawbullets; First let me thank you for sharing Woodie's "cause"
Now, let me say....I'm sad that your intro has to mention, and denigrate, his wealth.
He's a spokesperson.
He's taking risks of losing support by coming out against the very corporations that feed ...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets There you go with those blanket statements again!
" They have no morals or emotions. They are vehicles used to generate wealth"....
c'mon...you know better.
You pick and chose your friends and enemies...even if they're corporations;
Can you equate Tesla with GM or Ford? Of course not.
Tesla gave away all their patents! They made them public! GM and Ford would never consider doing that.
https://www.tesla.com/blog/all-our-patent-are-belong-you
Some are clearly more "conscientious" than others.
Robecology comments on Jul 25, 2019:
@corrupt(231) and @bigpawbullets; First let me thank you for sharing Woodie's "cause"
Now, let me say....I'm sad that your intro has to mention, and denigrate, his wealth.
He's a spokesperson.
He's taking risks of losing support by coming out against the very corporations that feed ...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@bigpawbullets There you go with those blanket statements again!
" They have no morals or emotions. They are vehicles used to generate wealth"....
c'mon...you know better.
You pick and chose your friends and enemies...even if they're corporations;
Can you equate Tesla with GM or Ford? Of course not.
Tesla gave away all their patents! They made them public! GM and Ford would never consider doing that.
https://www.tesla.com/blog/all-our-patent-are-belong-you
Some are clearly more "conscientious" than others.
I actually had a parking lot troll motion me over to tell me I should smile.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
That's the way parking attendants flirt...or you could be like slydr68 and shoot him...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch So feel sad/sorry for the lad...he was, after all....just trying to make you smile...I hope you did! Maybe if enough smile at him he'll quit smoking? This is just a sad, sorry, nicotine addict with a need to get smiles from women. I can't empathize with the "pro-gun" strategy of @slydr68 but that's just me...I've known of families suffering kids dying from the pro-gun push...so forgive me...a parking attendant saying "smile" isn't a reason to even mention being pro-gun, let alone "wave one" at a desperate-to-be-friendly parking attendant
Again...IMO.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
That's the way parking attendants flirt...or you could be like slydr68 and shoot him...
Robecology replies on Jul 25, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch So feel sad/sorry for the lad...he was, after all....just trying to make you smile...I hope you did! Maybe if enough smile at him he'll quit smoking? This is just a sad, sorry, nicotine addict with a need to get smiles from women. I can't empathize with the "pro-gun" strategy of @slydr68 but that's just me...I've known of families suffering kids dying from the pro-gun push...so forgive me...a parking attendant saying "smile" isn't a reason to even mention being pro-gun, let alone "wave one" at a desperate-to-be-friendly parking attendant
Again...IMO.
I actually had a parking lot troll motion me over to tell me I should smile.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
That's the way parking attendants flirt...or you could be like slydr68 and shoot him...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch Smoking? Ugh...that sheds a whole new light. Smokers are a dying breed...in more ways than one.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
That's the way parking attendants flirt...or you could be like slydr68 and shoot him...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@BufftonBeotch Smoking? Ugh...that sheds a whole new light. Smokers are a dying breed...in more ways than one.
Robert Mueller :
1.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
You got it right IMO...but you're "preaching to the choir"....we're mostly with you.
The real problem is those polite church folk. Those American Legion folk. The incredible number of folk who get rich off the "Republican" way of life.
They are a solidified group. They're locked in to their ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@bigpawbullets I agree; there's not too many good cows in the barn right now. I'm leaning toward Liz Warren and Kamala Harris; but women, especially a woman of color...might find it tough to get the centrists on board. Joe's decent...but too touchy-feely and hasn't explained that well. Bernie's wise and a hard worker; but his age has a lot of ageist folks afraid of him for that (even though he's obviously more fit than Trump).
Who's your favorite right now?
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
You got it right IMO...but you're "preaching to the choir"....we're mostly with you.
The real problem is those polite church folk. Those American Legion folk. The incredible number of folk who get rich off the "Republican" way of life.
They are a solidified group. They're locked in to their ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@bigpawbullets I agree; there's not too many good cows in the barn right now. I'm leaning toward Liz Warren and Kamala Harris; but women, especially a woman of color...might find it tough to get the centrists on board. Joe's decent...but too touchy-feely and hasn't explained that well. Bernie's wise and a hard worker; but his age has a lot of ageist folks afraid of him for that (even though he's obviously more fit than Trump).
Who's your favorite right now?
Neanderthals made repeated use of the ancient settlement of ‘Ein Qashish, Israel
...
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
...and to look at that "settlement"...makes me wonder...how could that hill be there? Why is the land around it so flat....could it have been an early burial ground? Could that "mound" be human-made?
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Arouet So imagine all the historic artifacts buried there!!
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
...and to look at that "settlement"...makes me wonder...how could that hill be there? Why is the land around it so flat....could it have been an early burial ground? Could that "mound" be human-made?
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Arouet So imagine all the historic artifacts buried there!!
One of the reasons we plant lots of tomatoes.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Uh-oh....I see vines in serious need of trimming...more trimming = more fruit. Less trimming = more vines...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN5EMHgEhRE
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@bigpawbullets Now you're talking!
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Uh-oh....I see vines in serious need of trimming...more trimming = more fruit. Less trimming = more vines...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN5EMHgEhRE
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@bigpawbullets Now you're talking!
One of the reasons we plant lots of tomatoes.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Uh-oh....I see vines in serious need of trimming...more trimming = more fruit. Less trimming = more vines...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN5EMHgEhRE
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@AstralSmoke Do your research. They don't produce as large a fruit...and the ones produced are more disease-prone. Yes you'll get more numbers...but again, they'll be smaller (proven fact) and more disease prone, and pest-infested.
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Uh-oh....I see vines in serious need of trimming...more trimming = more fruit. Less trimming = more vines...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN5EMHgEhRE
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@AstralSmoke Do your research. They don't produce as large a fruit...and the ones produced are more disease-prone. Yes you'll get more numbers...but again, they'll be smaller (proven fact) and more disease prone, and pest-infested.
See below pics that were censored by i don't know who
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 24, 2019:
just 2 pics that are within the guidelines of this group
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Mofo1953 Well if that's the case, tell one of these cuties that you "know"...that you have a friend up in Ft. Pierce who'd love to meet them/her...
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 24, 2019:
just 2 pics that are within the guidelines of this group
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Mofo1953 Well if that's the case, tell one of these cuties that you "know"...that you have a friend up in Ft. Pierce who'd love to meet them/her...
Immigration is getting ridiculous!
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Funny....yet sad. I see the Mexican immigrants in town (Homestead) avoiding eye contact, skulking around....I'm embarrassed for them...and for the alleged "white American" I represent. They work hard at work no regular, ordinary person would take nor endure....working the crops is seasonal, hard ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile You're a good soul Marianne....it was an honor to have met you...
Robecology comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Funny....yet sad. I see the Mexican immigrants in town (Homestead) avoiding eye contact, skulking around....I'm embarrassed for them...and for the alleged "white American" I represent. They work hard at work no regular, ordinary person would take nor endure....working the crops is seasonal, hard ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile You're a good soul Marianne....it was an honor to have met you...
How do you motivate yourself to exercise?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Some of us remember the ultimate motivator:
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
Interesting...some folks need to be "told" to get moving to move...I often wondered about the mentality of those who joined the military....maybe because they're used to being "told" what to do...?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Some of us remember the ultimate motivator:
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
Interesting...some folks need to be "told" to get moving to move...I often wondered about the mentality of those who joined the military....maybe because they're used to being "told" what to do...?
See below pics that were censored by i don't know who
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 24, 2019:
just 2 pics that are within the guidelines of this group
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
And they're tasteful, carefully posed, well photographed...please don't tell us she's a friend of yours? (LOL).
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 24, 2019:
just 2 pics that are within the guidelines of this group
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
And they're tasteful, carefully posed, well photographed...please don't tell us she's a friend of yours? (LOL).
We free thinkers, seculars, and progressives MUST register and vote.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Correct.
If you want to "encourage" the vote more than just posting on social media, may I recommend a "Go Vote" pin? I know it's a bit early to be so "pushy" but I wear a pin on all the stuff I wear out....from visors to jackets...and if someone notices my pin...I give them it. I'm on my ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Redheadedgammy Thank You, Thank You, thank you...I can't thank you enough for keeping the ball rolling.
I'm surprised and confused by you buying 10; they're cheaper by the dozen;
SKU TLDBNSE
$2.50
Buy More and SAVE!
Buy 1 for $2.50
Buy 3 for $4.95
Buy 5 for $7.95
Buy 12 for $17.95
Buy 25 for $34.95
My next purchase (I'm on my 3rd dozen) will be the 25 pack!
https://trumpslastday012021.com
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Correct.
If you want to "encourage" the vote more than just posting on social media, may I recommend a "Go Vote" pin? I know it's a bit early to be so "pushy" but I wear a pin on all the stuff I wear out....from visors to jackets...and if someone notices my pin...I give them it. I'm on my ...
Robecology replies on Jul 24, 2019:
@Redheadedgammy Thank You, Thank You, thank you...I can't thank you enough for keeping the ball rolling.
I'm surprised and confused by you buying 10; they're cheaper by the dozen;
SKU TLDBNSE
$2.50
Buy More and SAVE!
Buy 1 for $2.50
Buy 3 for $4.95
Buy 5 for $7.95
Buy 12 for $17.95
Buy 25 for $34.95
My next purchase (I'm on my 3rd dozen) will be the 25 pack!
https://trumpslastday012021.com
Hey Cutiebeauty - it's a sexy blonde!
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Is this a private, invite only post? It's getting no attention...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@FlippantLlama You acted surprised at the low response. I was being honest. Sorry. I've been accused of being brutally honest....
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Is this a private, invite only post? It's getting no attention...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@FlippantLlama You acted surprised at the low response. I was being honest. Sorry. I've been accused of being brutally honest....
Tomato plants running amuck. But we're finally getting ripe tomatoes.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
The Science is clear; fi you let the plants "run amuck" you won't get fruit....or you'll get small, easily diseased fruit.
**TRIM THOSE PLANTS!!**
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@bigpawbullets NOOOOOO! Shears! Snips! lots of little cuts! Let me find and share a guide....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPf7a96eOlQ
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
The Science is clear; fi you let the plants "run amuck" you won't get fruit....or you'll get small, easily diseased fruit.
**TRIM THOSE PLANTS!!**
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@bigpawbullets NOOOOOO! Shears! Snips! lots of little cuts! Let me find and share a guide....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPf7a96eOlQ
Hey Cutiebeauty - it's a sexy blonde!
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Is this a private, invite only post? It's getting no attention...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
Chunky chicks - not that appealing?
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 23, 2019:
Is this a private, invite only post? It's getting no attention...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
Chunky chicks - not that appealing?
Tomato plants running amuck. But we're finally getting ripe tomatoes.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
The Science is clear; fi you let the plants "run amuck" you won't get fruit....or you'll get small, easily diseased fruit.
**TRIM THOSE PLANTS!!**
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@bigpawbullets I've learned the hard way; Tomatoes, more than any other veggie, needs trimming to grow big fruit. Those images show very overgrown plants...I want them to have bigger fruit!!!
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
The Science is clear; fi you let the plants "run amuck" you won't get fruit....or you'll get small, easily diseased fruit.
**TRIM THOSE PLANTS!!**
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@bigpawbullets I've learned the hard way; Tomatoes, more than any other veggie, needs trimming to grow big fruit. Those images show very overgrown plants...I want them to have bigger fruit!!!
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Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Another reason to "go Electric" (I'm the moderator for the Tesla owners group)...."Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
You'll never, ever have to use a "charge card" or even open your wallet in a strange place.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MrLizard All the more reason to get a Tesla. I've been on a 3000 mile round trip using a Tesla every year, since 2013. The Supercharger network has been consistent, safe, easy to use, easy to find.
Here's the map again; Please; test drive a Tesla ASAP. Ask me for the discount code if you decide to buy...
https://supercharge.info/map
Tesla Referral Program
You and anyone using your referral code to buy a Tesla will receive 1,000 free Supercharger miles!
the code is;http://ts.la/robert4003
Each referral now also gives you a chance to win a Founders Series Model Y or Roadster supercar! Tesla owners who already have free Supercharging get two chances to win.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Another reason to "go Electric" (I'm the moderator for the Tesla owners group)...."Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
You'll never, ever have to use a "charge card" or even open your wallet in a strange place.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MrLizard All the more reason to get a Tesla. I've been on a 3000 mile round trip using a Tesla every year, since 2013. The Supercharger network has been consistent, safe, easy to use, easy to find.
Here's the map again; Please; test drive a Tesla ASAP. Ask me for the discount code if you decide to buy...
https://supercharge.info/map
Tesla Referral Program
You and anyone using your referral code to buy a Tesla will receive 1,000 free Supercharger miles!
the code is;http://ts.la/robert4003
Each referral now also gives you a chance to win a Founders Series Model Y or Roadster supercar! Tesla owners who already have free Supercharging get two chances to win.
Saw the film “Yesterday” and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 21, 2019:
Everyone likes the beetles... Even millennials.... 😊
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...spell them right - B E A T L E S!
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 21, 2019:
Everyone likes the beetles... Even millennials.... 😊
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...spell them right - B E A T L E S!
Q:378010..
Robecology comments on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...solution? Buy an EV....plug in charge at home or at a Supercharger....the fee for the "juice" is paid for on line...in the privacy of your car...and it's a third the price of gas....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MojoDave, @synergy Good question! And not easy to calculate; but let me explain it this way.
Tesla has bumped up prices at US states, with some rising as much as 100 percent. As of this week (beginning March 11), prices have risen (this is from an article, below).
California prices grew by 30 percent from $0.20 to $0.26 and New York costs jumped by $0.05 to $0.24. Oregon was hit with one of the steepest rises—$0.12 to $0.24. Illinois drivers will now pay $0.24 instead of $0.15. All prices are per kWh.
So let's take an average of $0.20 cents per KWH to charge; 90% charge at home (cheaper) 10% charge mainly/mostly at Superchargers (higher).
My Tesla's a 100 (KWH) S. That means it will hold 100 KwH's of charge of you charge it to full capacity.
If you travel at 65-70 MPH....you get a range of 335 miles. So that 3.35 miles costs an average of $0.20cents.
Thus if you multiply both these #'s by 10, you go 33.5 miles, and you'll pay an average of $2.00 dollars
What gas powered car gets 33 miles on $2 bucks worth of gas? Very few; if any.
So....long story short; EV's are much cheaper to run (relevant to the cost of fossil fuel energy).
The source of electricity is a factor in pollution; mine is "nuclear" powered. 23% of America is still "coal" powered....but remember - power plants have a lot more efficient pollution controls than those on a typical car....so even if your car is "coal" powered, it's almost twice as efficient as a gasoline powered car.
So in general, EV's are far less polluting than Gasoline counterparts.
Here's a great video I often share that explains some of the reasons why in 10 years, fossil fuel cars will be almost gone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Jg1IJ68_g
and here's he source of EV cost to power
https://www.newsweek.com/tesla-hikes-supercharger-prices-how-much-each-state-will-cost-840143
Robecology comments on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...solution? Buy an EV....plug in charge at home or at a Supercharger....the fee for the "juice" is paid for on line...in the privacy of your car...and it's a third the price of gas....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MojoDave, @synergy Good question! And not easy to calculate; but let me explain it this way.
Tesla has bumped up prices at US states, with some rising as much as 100 percent. As of this week (beginning March 11), prices have risen (this is from an article, below).
California prices grew by 30 percent from $0.20 to $0.26 and New York costs jumped by $0.05 to $0.24. Oregon was hit with one of the steepest rises—$0.12 to $0.24. Illinois drivers will now pay $0.24 instead of $0.15. All prices are per kWh.
So let's take an average of $0.20 cents per KWH to charge; 90% charge at home (cheaper) 10% charge mainly/mostly at Superchargers (higher).
My Tesla's a 100 (KWH) S. That means it will hold 100 KwH's of charge of you charge it to full capacity.
If you travel at 65-70 MPH....you get a range of 335 miles. So that 3.35 miles costs an average of $0.20cents.
Thus if you multiply both these #'s by 10, you go 33.5 miles, and you'll pay an average of $2.00 dollars
What gas powered car gets 33 miles on $2 bucks worth of gas? Very few; if any.
So....long story short; EV's are much cheaper to run (relevant to the cost of fossil fuel energy).
The source of electricity is a factor in pollution; mine is "nuclear" powered. 23% of America is still "coal" powered....but remember - power plants have a lot more efficient pollution controls than those on a typical car....so even if your car is "coal" powered, it's almost twice as efficient as a gasoline powered car.
So in general, EV's are far less polluting than Gasoline counterparts.
Here's a great video I often share that explains some of the reasons why in 10 years, fossil fuel cars will be almost gone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Jg1IJ68_g
and here's he source of EV cost to power
https://www.newsweek.com/tesla-hikes-supercharger-prices-how-much-each-state-will-cost-840143
Q:378010..
Robecology comments on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...solution? Buy an EV....plug in charge at home or at a Supercharger....the fee for the "juice" is paid for on line...in the privacy of your car...and it's a third the price of gas....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MojoDave Sorry you think so.
It's just the science and health teacher (45 years, retired) in me that keeps trying to "sell" the EV's.
Robecology comments on Jul 23, 2019:
LOL...solution? Buy an EV....plug in charge at home or at a Supercharger....the fee for the "juice" is paid for on line...in the privacy of your car...and it's a third the price of gas....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@MojoDave Sorry you think so.
It's just the science and health teacher (45 years, retired) in me that keeps trying to "sell" the EV's.
She's my good, scratch that, very good and sexy friend Bianca, she's sexy as hell, a photographer ...
Robecology comments on Jul 21, 2019:
The main reason I rarely comment on the Sexy-classy site is that I know it's impossible to actually see, touch, and experience these women in real life. ...so thanks, Mofo1953 for giving me "hope"....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@Mofo1953 I'm "putting' it out there" but I'm getting no bites....not even a nibble...
....but I'm OK with that. Like I said...I rarely comment becaues these beauties are just so hard to find...so rare...and if I can't smell and teste them....why get my appetite worked up?
Robecology comments on Jul 21, 2019:
The main reason I rarely comment on the Sexy-classy site is that I know it's impossible to actually see, touch, and experience these women in real life. ...so thanks, Mofo1953 for giving me "hope"....
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@Mofo1953 I'm "putting' it out there" but I'm getting no bites....not even a nibble...
....but I'm OK with that. Like I said...I rarely comment becaues these beauties are just so hard to find...so rare...and if I can't smell and teste them....why get my appetite worked up?
For better or for half.
Robecology comments on Jul 22, 2019:
I would say....DON't get in touch....or please, remove my # from your phone?
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@RobertMartin LOL...I kind of did that....moved from 60 miles away to 120 miles away. It hasn't helped that much.
Robecology comments on Jul 22, 2019:
I would say....DON't get in touch....or please, remove my # from your phone?
Robecology replies on Jul 23, 2019:
@RobertMartin LOL...I kind of did that....moved from 60 miles away to 120 miles away. It hasn't helped that much.
How do you motivate yourself to exercise?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
@PolyComrade That's the rub...where do you draw the line regarding engrained eating habits vs. "eating disorders"? But thanks for your perspective.
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
@PolyComrade That's the rub...where do you draw the line regarding engrained eating habits vs. "eating disorders"? But thanks for your perspective.
I guess even the seemingly perfect relationship is really wrought with problems.
TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Well. I guess crazy knows no bounds. lol. Just a reminder at one of the reasons I love being single. :)
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
And don't call it "crazy". The "crazies" are the ones who bend too much and allow compromise to change their basic nature for the sake of staying "in the relationship"....now THAT's crazy.
TristanNuvo comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Well. I guess crazy knows no bounds. lol. Just a reminder at one of the reasons I love being single. :)
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
And don't call it "crazy". The "crazies" are the ones who bend too much and allow compromise to change their basic nature for the sake of staying "in the relationship"....now THAT's crazy.
How do you motivate yourself to exercise?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
Thank you, @JamesUC and @bigpawbullets for the come-back.
To each his/her own, I guess.
The daily check helps me more closely examine what I ate and how much the prior day. I won't go the calorie count route; that's too tedious for me...but I'm psyched for getting back in to the 130's...losing this gut flab. Yea, I do crunches almost every day (total gym) as well as a "sweat" workout on the bike (4-6 miles) but I'm determined...and daily checking keeps me focused.
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
Thank you, @JamesUC and @bigpawbullets for the come-back.
To each his/her own, I guess.
The daily check helps me more closely examine what I ate and how much the prior day. I won't go the calorie count route; that's too tedious for me...but I'm psyched for getting back in to the 130's...losing this gut flab. Yea, I do crunches almost every day (total gym) as well as a "sweat" workout on the bike (4-6 miles) but I'm determined...and daily checking keeps me focused.
Anyone have a good, positive vibe today... ?
Robecology comments on Jul 22, 2019:
The weather's nice, the coffee's perfect, and the computer and internet is working....
The only thing stopping me from having a perfect day is that my garage door power is out...and the fusebox switch keeps tripping. It went out when lightning hit Friday. It worked once to get in the ...
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Yes...almost definitely; and the electrician's on his way; we'll have the "prognosis" by noon.
But this doesn't stop me from getting my bike and going for a ride...doing so now, before it gets too hot!
POST edit...Went for the bike ride...it looks like it'll take major re-wiring to change the charging capacity of the regular 120 volt outlet. The problem is the distance to the circuit breaker box...a good 250 feet. Oh, well...gotta go get charged up at the Superchargers from now on....NBD...19 miles/25 minutes away. I will deal with it for now.
Robecology comments on Jul 22, 2019:
The weather's nice, the coffee's perfect, and the computer and internet is working....
The only thing stopping me from having a perfect day is that my garage door power is out...and the fusebox switch keeps tripping. It went out when lightning hit Friday. It worked once to get in the ...
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Yes...almost definitely; and the electrician's on his way; we'll have the "prognosis" by noon.
But this doesn't stop me from getting my bike and going for a ride...doing so now, before it gets too hot!
POST edit...Went for the bike ride...it looks like it'll take major re-wiring to change the charging capacity of the regular 120 volt outlet. The problem is the distance to the circuit breaker box...a good 250 feet. Oh, well...gotta go get charged up at the Superchargers from now on....NBD...19 miles/25 minutes away. I will deal with it for now.
How do you motivate yourself to exercise?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
You bring up a good issue.
To use or not use the scale daily.
I believe in daily check, same time, same amount of clothes on...and I've even been writing my weight down on a pad hanging near the scale.
But one close friend and another here on 'Battling Obesity" says not a good idea.
comments?
bigpawbullets comments on Jul 22, 2019:
Having a peer group for positive reinforcement.
And, of course, the bathroom scale.
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
You bring up a good issue.
To use or not use the scale daily.
I believe in daily check, same time, same amount of clothes on...and I've even been writing my weight down on a pad hanging near the scale.
But one close friend and another here on 'Battling Obesity" says not a good idea.
comments?
The city hasn't emptied my recycle bin in a month (I don't know what the problem is, but neighbors ...
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 22, 2019:
What's that? A cocoon?
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
It's a Monarch butterfly raccoon...
Cutiebeauty comments on Jul 22, 2019:
What's that? A cocoon?
Robecology replies on Jul 22, 2019:
It's a Monarch butterfly raccoon...
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Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Next Wednesday, July 24th...could go down as a turning point.
It'll be the day Mueller testifies in a public hearing...broadcast on all major channels...(except Fox)....I'll be watching.
Robecology replies on Jul 20, 2019:
@dan325 Indeed; he did seem to "wimp out". This is his chance to make an impact...we'll see if he wimps out or stands tall....I'm counting on the latter.
Here's Bill Maher's take....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC-Zyz4D9pQ
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Next Wednesday, July 24th...could go down as a turning point.
It'll be the day Mueller testifies in a public hearing...broadcast on all major channels...(except Fox)....I'll be watching.
Robecology replies on Jul 20, 2019:
@dan325 Indeed; he did seem to "wimp out". This is his chance to make an impact...we'll see if he wimps out or stands tall....I'm counting on the latter.
Here's Bill Maher's take....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC-Zyz4D9pQ
If you consider yourself a Progressive you should know by now that these centrist corporate dems are...
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Let's consider what our alternatives are.
The rich will survive and thrive.
There will be a massive die-off of the not so wealthy as the planet gets hotter.
The #religulous will say "it's gods plan".
The scientists/agnostics will fight for legislation but won't get much done....the ...
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Looking4-Others The "horror" will come if we let the wealthy throw away too many regulations, and hide/mask the lasting damage of fossil fuels.
The horror will be if we start an exponential temp rise that puts even most land plants and animals at risk....essentially resetting the evolutionary clock back 100 million years.
I have a video that you might be interested in....I keep it tabbed....it's that important....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Let's consider what our alternatives are.
The rich will survive and thrive.
There will be a massive die-off of the not so wealthy as the planet gets hotter.
The #religulous will say "it's gods plan".
The scientists/agnostics will fight for legislation but won't get much done....the ...
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Looking4-Others The "horror" will come if we let the wealthy throw away too many regulations, and hide/mask the lasting damage of fossil fuels.
The horror will be if we start an exponential temp rise that puts even most land plants and animals at risk....essentially resetting the evolutionary clock back 100 million years.
I have a video that you might be interested in....I keep it tabbed....it's that important....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s
Standing on Proxima b the closest Exoplanet to Earth
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Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
So 70,000 years away by the fastest travelling space ships.
21 times closer to the star it's orbiting...so no chance for water. Far too hot, no atmosphere (solar winds).
What's the point of even theorizing "standing on its' surface"?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Dhiltong I'm glad the video maker made it clear that there's no way that we'll ever go there and experience it. I just get pissed off when the comments start flowing about "how soon can we"move to this (or that) exoplanet"....we can't even plan a decent outpost on the moon, let alone mars...now we're talking about walking on an exoplanet? Uggghh.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
So 70,000 years away by the fastest travelling space ships.
21 times closer to the star it's orbiting...so no chance for water. Far too hot, no atmosphere (solar winds).
What's the point of even theorizing "standing on its' surface"?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Dhiltong I'm glad the video maker made it clear that there's no way that we'll ever go there and experience it. I just get pissed off when the comments start flowing about "how soon can we"move to this (or that) exoplanet"....we can't even plan a decent outpost on the moon, let alone mars...now we're talking about walking on an exoplanet? Uggghh.
How many licks does it take?
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I miss the Cannabis edibles! I had a "Denver" lollipop and felt just like that owl....Please...someone....send me some?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@scurry I get my Cialis from Canada...I guess my next step is to find a semi-legit Cannibis edibles exporter....
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I miss the Cannabis edibles! I had a "Denver" lollipop and felt just like that owl....Please...someone....send me some?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@scurry I get my Cialis from Canada...I guess my next step is to find a semi-legit Cannibis edibles exporter....
Q:376189..
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Another reason to "go Electric" (I'm the moderator for the Tesla owners group)...."Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
You'll never, ever have to use a "charge card" or even open your wallet in a strange place.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@MrLizard
The original I bought in 2013 had a 270 mile range. When I traded it in at 60K miles, the range was down to 258. I traded up to the one with the best range....335 miles...the 100 D. I hear that they've tweaked that range to 375 on the newer models...so my point is they'e always improving the range.
And remember; you/I rarely take road trips. Most job commutes are under 100 miles per day....easily rechargeable overnight.
Here's a Tesla map.
https://supercharge.info/map
Go to https://www.tesla.com/drive and make an appointment to test drive one. ...it'll blow you away....its a couple hours of pure joy.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Another reason to "go Electric" (I'm the moderator for the Tesla owners group)...."Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
You'll never, ever have to use a "charge card" or even open your wallet in a strange place.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@MrLizard
The original I bought in 2013 had a 270 mile range. When I traded it in at 60K miles, the range was down to 258. I traded up to the one with the best range....335 miles...the 100 D. I hear that they've tweaked that range to 375 on the newer models...so my point is they'e always improving the range.
And remember; you/I rarely take road trips. Most job commutes are under 100 miles per day....easily rechargeable overnight.
Here's a Tesla map.
https://supercharge.info/map
Go to https://www.tesla.com/drive and make an appointment to test drive one. ...it'll blow you away....its a couple hours of pure joy.
I hope no one is falling for MSMBC. I love Jimmy so much.
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altschmerz comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I’m going to go with what Assata Shakur said: “As far as I’m concerned, ‘liberal’ is the most meaningless word in the dictionary. ”
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7aG30qJ20zY/UBui62-QiuI/AAAAAAAAG14/m15H4G1uhko/s640/john-f-kennedy-jfk-quote-liberal-portrait-political-meme.jpg
altschmerz comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I’m going to go with what Assata Shakur said: “As far as I’m concerned, ‘liberal’ is the most meaningless word in the dictionary. ”
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7aG30qJ20zY/UBui62-QiuI/AAAAAAAAG14/m15H4G1uhko/s640/john-f-kennedy-jfk-quote-liberal-portrait-political-meme.jpg
A cartoon quote from July 26th, 1920.
LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Nothing new under the sun, eh?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
Well...here's a peek at a potential voice of power and reason for the future;
https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20696474/squad-congresswomen-trump-pressley-aoc-omar-tlaib
LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Nothing new under the sun, eh?
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
Well...here's a peek at a potential voice of power and reason for the future;
https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20696474/squad-congresswomen-trump-pressley-aoc-omar-tlaib
How do you look when you're upset?
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Approval...you know it when you see it!
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Here's a pic of him "flirting" with a friend's daughter at a 4th of July party!
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
Approval...you know it when you see it!
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty Here's a pic of him "flirting" with a friend's daughter at a 4th of July party!
Good morning all.
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I'm glad you'll be "challenging" the outdoors....good for you!
Have fun, drive safely....don't forget to test drive that Tesla....
https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/upstate-ny-tesla-servicesales
"Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty That's why I said "Test drive"....a great couple of hours for all of you!
https://supercharge.info/map
Robecology comments on Jul 19, 2019:
I'm glad you'll be "challenging" the outdoors....good for you!
Have fun, drive safely....don't forget to test drive that Tesla....
https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/upstate-ny-tesla-servicesales
"Tesla owners/drivers/lovers Group"
Robecology replies on Jul 19, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty That's why I said "Test drive"....a great couple of hours for all of you!
https://supercharge.info/map
I am semi-retired and love to travel but I am tired of traveling alone.
MissKathleen comments on Jul 11, 2019:
CouchSurfing.com. You do not have to host. There are groups for all age groups and I often see people posting for travel partners. It is world wide.
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
I had no idea about them. I just joined them. Do you have any Recommendations?
MissKathleen comments on Jul 11, 2019:
CouchSurfing.com. You do not have to host. There are groups for all age groups and I often see people posting for travel partners. It is world wide.
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
I had no idea about them. I just joined them. Do you have any Recommendations?
Sugar baby Uses older men to fund luxury holidays [youtu.be]
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
The video is "unavailable"...but your point is well taken.
Don't let the sugar daddy - nor the sugar baby - have an unfair advantage.
The trick - for sugar daddy or sugar baby...is to not get overwhelmed with the situation.
Sit down, get out pen/pencil and paper...come to an agreement ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Boomtarat03 And I concur with you on those terms...kind of prejudicial. It's simply older men younger women.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
The video is "unavailable"...but your point is well taken.
Don't let the sugar daddy - nor the sugar baby - have an unfair advantage.
The trick - for sugar daddy or sugar baby...is to not get overwhelmed with the situation.
Sit down, get out pen/pencil and paper...come to an agreement ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Boomtarat03 And I concur with you on those terms...kind of prejudicial. It's simply older men younger women.
Sugar baby Uses older men to fund luxury holidays [youtu.be]
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
The video is "unavailable"...but your point is well taken.
Don't let the sugar daddy - nor the sugar baby - have an unfair advantage.
The trick - for sugar daddy or sugar baby...is to not get overwhelmed with the situation.
Sit down, get out pen/pencil and paper...come to an agreement ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Boomtarat03 Nope stlll get the "unavailable" message...
Video unavailable
This video is not available.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
The video is "unavailable"...but your point is well taken.
Don't let the sugar daddy - nor the sugar baby - have an unfair advantage.
The trick - for sugar daddy or sugar baby...is to not get overwhelmed with the situation.
Sit down, get out pen/pencil and paper...come to an agreement ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Boomtarat03 Nope stlll get the "unavailable" message...
Video unavailable
This video is not available.
18 July 2019
Yesterday was a bust.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
I think you've shared your particulars before; that you've lost a lot of weight, but have a lot to go.
Let me just react as a relative stranger and remind you how many DO "eat themselves to death" - and for some reason you've chosen not to do that....so that took, and takes...a lot of courage..a ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@EdEarl "Dragon quest" might be a little exaggerated; but I do recall you mentioning losing many pounds...that's no small task. Again, kudos. Give yourself some credit.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
I think you've shared your particulars before; that you've lost a lot of weight, but have a lot to go.
Let me just react as a relative stranger and remind you how many DO "eat themselves to death" - and for some reason you've chosen not to do that....so that took, and takes...a lot of courage..a ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@EdEarl "Dragon quest" might be a little exaggerated; but I do recall you mentioning losing many pounds...that's no small task. Again, kudos. Give yourself some credit.
Think I'll hop in the tub!
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Cute shot...WTF is that device on the wall? Sorry the photographer included that...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Fit-50something and @tnorman1236. that's the difference between a decent picture and a great one...sorry...
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Cute shot...WTF is that device on the wall? Sorry the photographer included that...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Fit-50something and @tnorman1236. that's the difference between a decent picture and a great one...sorry...
Good Morning Everyone! Are you thinking what kind of world we are going to leave our children and ...
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Futurists like me are scientists. We have to be science-minded to plan for the future.
The problem is that Greed is a welcomed and nurtured strategy in America (and most of the "free" world).
...and greed is the antithesis of science. It's adopted by all the #religulous, the climate change ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty I was surprised by the 2016 vote. I thought there were more "liberated" women and liberal-thinking men in America.
I was dead wrong.
I hope you're right - I hope I'm wrong....about the majority being "not greedy" and being willing and able to vote. We'll see.
Robecology comments on Jul 18, 2019:
Futurists like me are scientists. We have to be science-minded to plan for the future.
The problem is that Greed is a welcomed and nurtured strategy in America (and most of the "free" world).
...and greed is the antithesis of science. It's adopted by all the #religulous, the climate change ...
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty I was surprised by the 2016 vote. I thought there were more "liberated" women and liberal-thinking men in America.
I was dead wrong.
I hope you're right - I hope I'm wrong....about the majority being "not greedy" and being willing and able to vote. We'll see.
Good morning! I had written a long post earlier, then the internet went out, and POOF, my post was ...
MissKathleen comments on Jul 18, 2019:
You don’t like it here?
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@MissKathleen
I think you missed her point.
Many nations have populations that are more - or less tolerant to social injustice...it's not just "any country".
Here's a cool map that explains tolerance to one issue (no...I'm not gay...but when I searched "tolerance to social issues, by nation" I came up with this map)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/06/05/a-revealing-map-of-the-countries-that-are-most-and-least-tolerant-of-homosexuality/?utm_term=.6549c01e7b11
MissKathleen comments on Jul 18, 2019:
You don’t like it here?
Robecology replies on Jul 18, 2019:
@MissKathleen
I think you missed her point.
Many nations have populations that are more - or less tolerant to social injustice...it's not just "any country".
Here's a cool map that explains tolerance to one issue (no...I'm not gay...but when I searched "tolerance to social issues, by nation" I came up with this map)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/06/05/a-revealing-map-of-the-countries-that-are-most-and-least-tolerant-of-homosexuality/?utm_term=.6549c01e7b11
No heaven or Planet B - time to act!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WonderWartHog99 comments on Jul 10, 2019:
## Children? I knew I forgot something.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
How very Republican of you!
WonderWartHog99 comments on Jul 10, 2019:
## Children? I knew I forgot something.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
How very Republican of you!
I joined the Conservative Atheist Group thinking I could bring reason to those pea brains.
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I did the same when I joined months ago...and got quickly banned from the group. They're one hard-headed group of folk...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mooolah I don't feel pride in hostility....as a teacher I feel like I failed to reach them....so no pride, just disappointment...along with a resolution to awaken the conservatives who will listen. I often post on Conservative pages on FB (conservative bless, Conserivative discussion group, etc...still not banned from them...yet!)
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I did the same when I joined months ago...and got quickly banned from the group. They're one hard-headed group of folk...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mooolah I don't feel pride in hostility....as a teacher I feel like I failed to reach them....so no pride, just disappointment...along with a resolution to awaken the conservatives who will listen. I often post on Conservative pages on FB (conservative bless, Conserivative discussion group, etc...still not banned from them...yet!)
My kind of team!
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile I found that biking is a quick and easy way to get a good workout. Once you have a routine, if you miss a day you "feel it"....so push yourself to get back in to it...your body witll thank you....
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile I found that biking is a quick and easy way to get a good workout. Once you have a routine, if you miss a day you "feel it"....so push yourself to get back in to it...your body witll thank you....
My kind of team!
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile So instead of an 18 gear bike you buy a 3 or 6 speed. In this heat I find biking for just a half an hour leaves me sweaty and weak. I cover 4 or 5 miles ( 8 or 9 MPH) and it's a good, invigorating workout for me. There's plenty of folk who have bikes and don't use them; in fact just talking about it prompted me to post on FB for a biking club here where I live; I'll keep you posted on responses!
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile So instead of an 18 gear bike you buy a 3 or 6 speed. In this heat I find biking for just a half an hour leaves me sweaty and weak. I cover 4 or 5 miles ( 8 or 9 MPH) and it's a good, invigorating workout for me. There's plenty of folk who have bikes and don't use them; in fact just talking about it prompted me to post on FB for a biking club here where I live; I'll keep you posted on responses!
My kind of team!
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile Why?
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@EyesThatSmile Why?
Good Morning All.
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
No-one person...but I do call "apple" they're very good for customer service.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@sassygirl3869 Doesn't Acer have a help hotline? I googled it, found this;
https://www.justanswer.com/sip/acer?r=ppc|ga|6|Tech%20-%20Computer%20-%20Top%20Brands%20-%20Search|Acer%20-%20Phrase=acer%20computers=S==243963382956=p=g=txt=20180104=1=Acer%20Tech%20Support=AES_Tech_ETA%203=sNHDW0Iwz_dc=243963382956=acer%20computers=p==37426822=9417732652==kwd-123236700=g=c=Cj0KCQjwjrvpBRC0ARIsAFrFuV9Gq5b5u8U8JA4M7p-9FaSUwOcUfIyh7kaQ69tyvMS13uIt12ganBAaAgAzEALw_wcB
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
No-one person...but I do call "apple" they're very good for customer service.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@sassygirl3869 Doesn't Acer have a help hotline? I googled it, found this;
https://www.justanswer.com/sip/acer?r=ppc|ga|6|Tech%20-%20Computer%20-%20Top%20Brands%20-%20Search|Acer%20-%20Phrase=acer%20computers=S==243963382956=p=g=txt=20180104=1=Acer%20Tech%20Support=AES_Tech_ETA%203=sNHDW0Iwz_dc=243963382956=acer%20computers=p==37426822=9417732652==kwd-123236700=g=c=Cj0KCQjwjrvpBRC0ARIsAFrFuV9Gq5b5u8U8JA4M7p-9FaSUwOcUfIyh7kaQ69tyvMS13uIt12ganBAaAgAzEALw_wcB
Just came in from my Strawberry bed - just might have to make some shortcake tomorrow !!!
ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I have a few strawberry plants around the garden - feed the mice, birds, slugs, snails, etc - I rarely get to eat any - am envious of your crop (I buy my eaters locally)
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
https://savvygardening.com/the-benefits-of-raised-bed-gardens/
ShadowAmicus comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I have a few strawberry plants around the garden - feed the mice, birds, slugs, snails, etc - I rarely get to eat any - am envious of your crop (I buy my eaters locally)
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
https://savvygardening.com/the-benefits-of-raised-bed-gardens/
Don't let anyone tell you that fairy tales aren't real...
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
That's not magic. It's science. Don't get #religulous on us, now....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@bleurowz
Sorry;
I get upset when I see any support for magic or fairy tales.
Us scientists are sensitive that way.
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
That's not magic. It's science. Don't get #religulous on us, now....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@bleurowz
Sorry;
I get upset when I see any support for magic or fairy tales.
Us scientists are sensitive that way.
Brunettes for your viewing pleasure.
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 16, 2019:
Or any other pleasure, wink wink
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mofo1953 That's the problem with viewing these ladies...they're so "untouchable" or at least "unaffordable"....
Mofo1953 comments on Jul 16, 2019:
Or any other pleasure, wink wink
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mofo1953 That's the problem with viewing these ladies...they're so "untouchable" or at least "unaffordable"....
How do my fellow progressives feel about this?
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
Vague, glowing, flowery rhetoric but pointless.
Yada-yada-yada.
The most significant thing he said...IMO....is "The people you really have to motivate aren’t the Democratic base, they’re the people in the middle who have been unsettled by Trump’s presidency."....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@MojoDave
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
Vague, glowing, flowery rhetoric but pointless.
Yada-yada-yada.
The most significant thing he said...IMO....is "The people you really have to motivate aren’t the Democratic base, they’re the people in the middle who have been unsettled by Trump’s presidency."....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@MojoDave
Don't let anyone tell you that fairy tales aren't real...
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
That's not magic. It's science. Don't get #religulous on us, now....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@bleurowz That's how religion got started...hard to explain phenomena got labelled "magic" and then "endowed with powers of the supernatural" and eventually "god-driven". All "magic" has a scientific explanation. I call any one who "believes" in magic "stupid-stitious".....sorry...
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
That's not magic. It's science. Don't get #religulous on us, now....
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@bleurowz That's how religion got started...hard to explain phenomena got labelled "magic" and then "endowed with powers of the supernatural" and eventually "god-driven". All "magic" has a scientific explanation. I call any one who "believes" in magic "stupid-stitious".....sorry...
[inthesetimes.
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
It's a supply and demand issue.
There's always an abundance of people lining up for jobs at Amazon.
Their pay and benefits are not bad...they're fair and competitive. Sure you have to hustle...but you're told that from the start.
Unions have gotten "top-heavy" with fat executives living...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@AnonySchmoose and @dan325; I agree that we need better unions....all I'm saying is that right now union leadership is greedy and power-obsessed, and not focused on the best welfare for workers...so Bezos and Musk both shun the unions - with good cause. I support these CEO's.
Please click on the links I posted above, and read their POV's.
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
It's a supply and demand issue.
There's always an abundance of people lining up for jobs at Amazon.
Their pay and benefits are not bad...they're fair and competitive. Sure you have to hustle...but you're told that from the start.
Unions have gotten "top-heavy" with fat executives living...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@AnonySchmoose and @dan325; I agree that we need better unions....all I'm saying is that right now union leadership is greedy and power-obsessed, and not focused on the best welfare for workers...so Bezos and Musk both shun the unions - with good cause. I support these CEO's.
Please click on the links I posted above, and read their POV's.
I don't know if this is the place for this but here goes..The End of the Empire
[truthdig.com]
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
From the article;
"The empire will limp along, steadily losing influence until the dollar is dropped as the world’s reserve currency, plunging the United States into a crippling depression and instantly forcing a massive contraction of its military machine."
Maybe that's a good thing? We've...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@dan325 I, too have a lot of respect for the Chinese, and the Chinese-Americans that are here.
My point is that despite their autocratic rule, they're becoming world leaders in almost everything. I agree with you...communism, and a crush of human rights....doesn't make me happy either. But they sure do produce smart, polite, hard working people.
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
From the article;
"The empire will limp along, steadily losing influence until the dollar is dropped as the world’s reserve currency, plunging the United States into a crippling depression and instantly forcing a massive contraction of its military machine."
Maybe that's a good thing? We've...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@dan325 I, too have a lot of respect for the Chinese, and the Chinese-Americans that are here.
My point is that despite their autocratic rule, they're becoming world leaders in almost everything. I agree with you...communism, and a crush of human rights....doesn't make me happy either. But they sure do produce smart, polite, hard working people.
I am most interested in finding out if anyone came out of a test or exam and said to themselves " I ...
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
there's 3 levels of testing...and teaching...
1. too easy...
2. Just right
3. Too hard.
The trick is to make testing...and learning...challenging, without appearing too easy nor too difficult.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mcflewster I guess I didn't make my point; Let me re-word...
There's three levels of tests.
Most like only "challenging" ones.
Simplistic ones are boring, and Overly challenging ones are frustrating.
To "help people face their fears" you also have to help the test and course designers make a quality course and test...using the "goldilocks" factor; not too hard, not too easy...just right.
If, as you say, if "Very few got though to actual use" the test-writing course, what do you think will be the future for enrollment for that course?
I'd say not good.
As a former college registrar, (in the '70's) I'd have a long talk with the professor about re-assessing his level of challenge and grading...or the participation will diminish.
Get my point?
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
there's 3 levels of testing...and teaching...
1. too easy...
2. Just right
3. Too hard.
The trick is to make testing...and learning...challenging, without appearing too easy nor too difficult.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@Mcflewster I guess I didn't make my point; Let me re-word...
There's three levels of tests.
Most like only "challenging" ones.
Simplistic ones are boring, and Overly challenging ones are frustrating.
To "help people face their fears" you also have to help the test and course designers make a quality course and test...using the "goldilocks" factor; not too hard, not too easy...just right.
If, as you say, if "Very few got though to actual use" the test-writing course, what do you think will be the future for enrollment for that course?
I'd say not good.
As a former college registrar, (in the '70's) I'd have a long talk with the professor about re-assessing his level of challenge and grading...or the participation will diminish.
Get my point?
Those who have siblings: Did a time come when you began relating as peers rather than older and ...
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I'm not sure what happened with my 3 brothers and one sister - but I just don't see eye to eye with any of the brothers....and sis and I agree on lots...but she's "struggling" and I'm "comfortable" and that leaves me with guilt...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@UUNJ Thanks for the reply! Sis is struggling with a severely autistic adult son at home...so I help her in little ways...insurance, etc. I'm literally out of touch with two brothers...a third passed away a few years ago. I'm the guy you helped with a list of couples counselors you sent me.
Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:
I'm not sure what happened with my 3 brothers and one sister - but I just don't see eye to eye with any of the brothers....and sis and I agree on lots...but she's "struggling" and I'm "comfortable" and that leaves me with guilt...
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@UUNJ Thanks for the reply! Sis is struggling with a severely autistic adult son at home...so I help her in little ways...insurance, etc. I'm literally out of touch with two brothers...a third passed away a few years ago. I'm the guy you helped with a list of couples counselors you sent me.
If only....
BD66 comments on Jul 17, 2019:
Way too many people on this site have a hatred of orange people. It's disgusting.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
Remember; there's love, hate and indifference.
Hated people have earned their hate by being repeatedly deceitful and dishonest....
so I wouldn't say it's "too many"...
and if you go on FB and search some pro-Trump sites....
...you'll see "too many" who are blind to his dishonesty.
We agnostics -
= being evidence-based -
are definitely much more hateful of Trump than most.
BD66 comments on Jul 17, 2019:
Way too many people on this site have a hatred of orange people. It's disgusting.
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
Remember; there's love, hate and indifference.
Hated people have earned their hate by being repeatedly deceitful and dishonest....
so I wouldn't say it's "too many"...
and if you go on FB and search some pro-Trump sites....
...you'll see "too many" who are blind to his dishonesty.
We agnostics -
= being evidence-based -
are definitely much more hateful of Trump than most.
Some rainy day photos. I am endlessly fascinated with the little world that exists under our feet.
Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:
Is that a very rare "pig nosed turtle"... I found this about them;
http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/15/china-pushing-rare-pig-nosed-toward-extinction
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@glennlab Remember; the term "exotic" implies not native, or natural to Florida. These guys/gals have been around a while; They're technically a "native" species.
The Florida softshell turtle is not a threatened species.
The IUCN 3.1 has categorized them under the ‘LC’ (Least Concern) species list.
http://www.animalspot.net/florida-softshell-turtle.html
Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:
Is that a very rare "pig nosed turtle"... I found this about them;
http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/15/china-pushing-rare-pig-nosed-toward-extinction
Robecology replies on Jul 17, 2019:
@glennlab Remember; the term "exotic" implies not native, or natural to Florida. These guys/gals have been around a while; They're technically a "native" species.
The Florida softshell turtle is not a threatened species.
The IUCN 3.1 has categorized them under the ‘LC’ (Least Concern) species list.
http://www.animalspot.net/florida-softshell-turtle.html
[alternet.
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
Canadian. It figures.
The only major reporter on Fox with some sense isn't American....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roberts_(journalist)
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@Redheadedgammy Legal pot. Free health care....as Jim Carey said...of course the Canadians are mellow...they got it goin' on!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkFUU-xJM6I=share
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
Canadian. It figures.
The only major reporter on Fox with some sense isn't American....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roberts_(journalist)
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@Redheadedgammy Legal pot. Free health care....as Jim Carey said...of course the Canadians are mellow...they got it goin' on!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkFUU-xJM6I=share
I don't know if this is the place for this but here goes..The End of the Empire
[truthdig.com]
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
From the article;
"The empire will limp along, steadily losing influence until the dollar is dropped as the world’s reserve currency, plunging the United States into a crippling depression and instantly forcing a massive contraction of its military machine."
Maybe that's a good thing? We've...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@dan325 C'mon Dan.
You must like Chinese food. You must have met Chinese people. They're really polite and nice.
Look around your home. Everything in it is "made in China"
They own us.
They're not boastful or bragging about it...it's just an obvious fact.
About 40 years ago they instituted the 1 child per family rule. (see graph)
It created havoc in the Western world. But it raised their standard of living, and got their growth under control
30 years ago...few had a car, most had bicycles. Now far more have cars, air conditioning, and a solar hot water heater on their roof; required and paid for by the 'government" (taxes).
10 years ago they were opening a Coal plant every week. Now they're closing them down and have the worlds largest solar and wind farms.
China may be strict communist....but they're making smart decisions.
I agree with your hunch 100% "China's future dominance is pretty much inevitable."
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/12063/production/_104772837_china_birthrate-nc.png
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
From the article;
"The empire will limp along, steadily losing influence until the dollar is dropped as the world’s reserve currency, plunging the United States into a crippling depression and instantly forcing a massive contraction of its military machine."
Maybe that's a good thing? We've...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@dan325 C'mon Dan.
You must like Chinese food. You must have met Chinese people. They're really polite and nice.
Look around your home. Everything in it is "made in China"
They own us.
They're not boastful or bragging about it...it's just an obvious fact.
About 40 years ago they instituted the 1 child per family rule. (see graph)
It created havoc in the Western world. But it raised their standard of living, and got their growth under control
30 years ago...few had a car, most had bicycles. Now far more have cars, air conditioning, and a solar hot water heater on their roof; required and paid for by the 'government" (taxes).
10 years ago they were opening a Coal plant every week. Now they're closing them down and have the worlds largest solar and wind farms.
China may be strict communist....but they're making smart decisions.
I agree with your hunch 100% "China's future dominance is pretty much inevitable."
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/12063/production/_104772837_china_birthrate-nc.png
[inthesetimes.
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
It's a supply and demand issue.
There's always an abundance of people lining up for jobs at Amazon.
Their pay and benefits are not bad...they're fair and competitive. Sure you have to hustle...but you're told that from the start.
Unions have gotten "top-heavy" with fat executives living...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@dan325 Read the article by Elon Musk. He makes tremendous sense.
" “They drove GM & Chrysler to bankruptcy & lost 200,000+ jobs for people they were supposed to protect, incl abandoning NUMMI plant workers [the previous joint venture between Toyota and GM],” he wrote on Twitter. “Tesla took over & now it has 10k+ jobs.UAW destroyed once great US auto industry & everyone knows it.”
https://qz.com/1285403/elon-musks-daylong-twitter-rant-on-unions-and-us-history/
Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:
It's a supply and demand issue.
There's always an abundance of people lining up for jobs at Amazon.
Their pay and benefits are not bad...they're fair and competitive. Sure you have to hustle...but you're told that from the start.
Unions have gotten "top-heavy" with fat executives living...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@dan325 Read the article by Elon Musk. He makes tremendous sense.
" “They drove GM & Chrysler to bankruptcy & lost 200,000+ jobs for people they were supposed to protect, incl abandoning NUMMI plant workers [the previous joint venture between Toyota and GM],” he wrote on Twitter. “Tesla took over & now it has 10k+ jobs.UAW destroyed once great US auto industry & everyone knows it.”
https://qz.com/1285403/elon-musks-daylong-twitter-rant-on-unions-and-us-history/
Kellyanne Conway to reporter on Trump tweets: 'What's your ethnicity?'
altschmerz comments on Jul 16, 2019:
What a vile woman.
The sex between the Conways must be spectacular – otherwise, how do they stay married??
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
He's borderline obese...she's physically 'decent" but clearly mentally ill...I don't know how they tolerate each other.
https://www.salon.com/2019/07/16/george-conway-says-trumps-tweets-about-four-non-white-members-of-congress-were-racist-to-the-core/
altschmerz comments on Jul 16, 2019:
What a vile woman.
The sex between the Conways must be spectacular – otherwise, how do they stay married??
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
He's borderline obese...she's physically 'decent" but clearly mentally ill...I don't know how they tolerate each other.
https://www.salon.com/2019/07/16/george-conway-says-trumps-tweets-about-four-non-white-members-of-congress-were-racist-to-the-core/
Orangutan from Borneo photographed using a spear tool to fish | Primatology.net
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
Fabulous photograph. almost perfect foreground and background lighting....an exceptional picture!
According to Primate specialists I've studied, it's a learned trait...passed on.
There's many other groups of animals that evolved tool use; including a variety of birds.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@ownworstenemy The photographer...or the post-photo editor....knew enough to get the orange hair coloring "illuminated" while keeping the background from getting washed out. That's what typically happens in a photo like that; foreground in shade, background sunny.
Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:
Fabulous photograph. almost perfect foreground and background lighting....an exceptional picture!
According to Primate specialists I've studied, it's a learned trait...passed on.
There's many other groups of animals that evolved tool use; including a variety of birds.
...
Robecology replies on Jul 16, 2019:
@ownworstenemy The photographer...or the post-photo editor....knew enough to get the orange hair coloring "illuminated" while keeping the background from getting washed out. That's what typically happens in a photo like that; foreground in shade, background sunny.
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