For the first time in 9 years.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Sorry, all; it's postponed until Saturday at 3:22 PM. https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2020/05/27/nasas-spacex-demo-2-launch-rescheduled-due-to-weather/

I can't get over at just how much I feel like a kid again watching this.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Sorry rocket, SpaceX, NASA and Tesla fans; the launch has been postponed until Saturday; https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2020/05/27/nasas-spacex-demo-2-launch-rescheduled-due-to-weather/

The launch of the Falcon 9 with 2 astronauts scheduled for this afternoon was scrubbed due to ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Part of the reason SpaceX is so popular is that the CEO, Elon Musk, is a unique, incredibly talented billionaire who also is in charge of Tesla, and Solar City, and the "Boring company".... Here's the rocket boosters actually return and land, safely, to earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkk9VIKWw2w

Who can relate? 😂 🤣

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Asking her for fees...or offering them to her?

The launch of the Falcon 9 with 2 astronauts scheduled for this afternoon was scrubbed due to ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Thanks for the update, Dave. Saturday might even be better!!

Found a delightfully detailed future front page for the NY Times...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

The whole page is full of great "allegations" from the one where Trump flees D.C. in disguise to "Obama back as Secretary of state".

Happy Wednesday! Time for your Bad/Dad/Silly jokes and stories! Today, I give you my son's current ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Do you know....what day it is?

[newsweek.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Old news (10/16/19 ). Nothing's been done.

Trump Accuses Twitter of Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election President Donald Trump ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Playing the "devil's advocate" for a moment...it was shortly after he got elected that KellyAnn Conway announced that Trump and his staff had "alternative truths" or facts that refute the common "facts"....and he's been arguing that ever since. He's where conspiracy theories were born. Sad. Quoting Wiki; ""Alternative facts" was a phrase used by U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway during a Meet the Press interview on January 22, 2017, in which she defended White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's false statement about the attendance numbers of Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States. When pressed during the interview with Chuck Todd to explain why Spicer would "utter a provable falsehood", Conway stated that Spicer was giving "alternative facts". Todd responded, "Look, alternative facts are not facts. They're falsehoods." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_facts What we need to do - now that Twitter is finally bold enough to "fact check"....is stand by Twitter.

"How innovation works ".

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Should be interesting. Looking forward to your synopsis!

Blue Dot 05/2020 Repaired 05/2020 This is the last time I will submit my photos until they ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

I concur. I'm saddened by the poor attention to photo orientation. Hey, @Admin...please note?

Dumbassery is hereditary.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

They will be reduced in number;

Incoming Athiest memes:

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Good ones. Stealing the 2nd one to share in the future. Here's what I post when I hear that "he's white - here's proof"...I come back with "maybe She's black...here's proof"?

RELIGION

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

An original meme by our mentor, Richard Dawkins. You can get T shirts with that logo on it...and all proceeds go to the Dawkins Freedom from Religion foundation. https://ffrf.org/outreach/awards/emperor-has-no-clothes-award/item/11899-richard-dawkins

My son showed me this hilarious youtube video today.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Awesome. Seriously well done! Shared on Facebook!

Funny how his words echo true over the centuries

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Good one! Shared on FB!!!

We are all at a point of no return

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Point taken; but you're also talking in generalizations....which leads to prejudice. Let's face it...there's a whole spectrum of "woke" and "sleep-walking/zombies" out there. As a 45 year teacher....you keep pushing the same motivational approach knowing that you won't reach many...but you do reach a few. They won't stand up and applaud. They'll just quietly shift their positions. That's who I'm talking to. There's always a tiny few that are "waking up".....IMO.

A few blasts from the not-so-distant past...

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Nice "colorized" photos!

What is an axolotl? - BBC Science Focus Magazine

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Remember; most of our present oceans were filled by "Comets" - and these comets were the likely remains of other oceans from other planets... If you research comet sources....you see that it's likely that they are mostly H2O ice. To form liquid H20 you need a planet in a "goldiocks" orbit around a sun/star; thus comets are very likely quick-frozen chunks of ocean from other worlds....long ago...and far, far away. Those oceans were therefore ideal places for the evolution of DNA that got a foothold here on earth to have formed...unless that former planet in another sun/star system itself was the result of a similar "rain of comets" like we received when we were young.... https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/why_oceans.html

Anyone read the book Becoming by Michelle Obama?

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Customer reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 out of 5 34,047 customer ratings 5 star 87% 4 star 5% 3 star 1% 2 star 1% 1 star 6% I recall going through a similar false rating thing when I went to the Red Hen restaurant in Virginia right after Trump's spokesperson (I forget her name) got asked to leave...and sure enough....there were dozens of alleged "reviews" of the restaurant that were awful...but you could see they were fake. 87% of34,047 is 29,620 - that's how many ranked it at 5 stars. 6%- the 1 star rating is 2,042 - and as you pointed out " a lot of people that made reviews in the 1 star portion probably never read one word out of that book."

Looking forward to tomorrows launch.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

I live on the beach about 100 miles southward...I'll be watching for the contrails! Oh...and let me add...this is Elon Musk's baby....he's the CEO of SpaceX...the prime maker and operator of this launch....and yes...his main occupation is https://www.tesla.com

It's Tuesday! I hope it's pleasant for all of you.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

I'm constantly getting caught up in the absurdity of E.T. and the likelihood of space travel. Not many comprehend what a light year is - much less comprehend what an incredibly far distance it is...or that radio waves...traveling at light speed...are still our best hope for communicating with E.T.'s...if in fact they're out there....if in fact they're listening....if in fact they're bothering to send us messages. A movie that comes closest to reality (of the relatively useless/worthless trivia about communication with aliens) is Carl Sagan's Opus - his last book (subsequently made in to a movie) before he died....called "Contact". Here's the "trailer"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRoj3jK37Vc

Look at this beast.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

This is fascinating. I recall rescuing my baby brother from leaning on a hot radiator...he had leaned over the edge of a chair to look out the window....and he and the chair tipped...toward the window....and radiator. He had major burn scars on the palms of his hands that's still there today.

“Let children learn about different faiths, let them notice their incompatibility, and let them ...

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Dawkins is so polite....so much a gentleman. I've been reading his book "An Apetite for Wonder"....written by a Dawkins many years ago. Here's a favorite meme of his I often share;

Exploding vegetables?

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Damn...now you got me craving....

"Religion: Together we can find the cure." - Richard Dawkins

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

If you google that phrase, you come up with a great choice of T shirts with that logo on it!

Cf. Lockdown to Retirement. After retirement comes death. Discuss?

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

This lockdown/quarantine is, indeed, like retirement. And I concur; unless you work at it your body does fall apart. Your gut grows and you legs get thin. Your skin sags, and your chin gets loose and ugly. You get loose and ugly. So deal graciously with it. Or cry and complain...which will probably speed up your demise. It's inevitable. Face it positively. Fight the aging with workouts and a stricter diet - but only if you want to extend your time. If you bitch - chances are good you'll also shorten your time. So quit your bitchin'. Get out and life fully and well. If you get sick, smile and say good bye. Don't go out cranky. You were born. You lived a full life. So many didn't even get that opportunity. Consider yourself lucky.

Absolutely.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

I reserve these memes for those who insist on getting out and getting "social"...

We have always called the Great Blue Heron “Ol’ Blue” for as long as I can remember.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Stunning markings!

First - over a century ago -The first bottles were created in 1899 and had metal stoppers.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Here's that first Coke bottle; and yes; it did have Cocaine as the main stimulant-ingredient!

How is it that so many people believe this orange monster when he makes a reference to religieon.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Here's a cartoon video that explains the #trumpster behavior a bit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

How is it that so many people believe this orange monster when he makes a reference to religieon.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

The following of Trump is said to be more of a "cult" than a "religious" thing. He doesn't profess much - if anything - about god. But he clearly, obviously, and repeatedly makes stuff up...then lies about what he said about it if he's ever called out on it. I found a great cartoon to explain the behavior;

Keanu Reeves is God? That’s fine.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Bottle of water. Wine in a glass. Obviously poured from a different decanter. The woman's ear-ring? A lttle weird.... Keanu being approached by a fan. What's to explein?

a wonderful selection of the earliest colour photos, (not hand-coloured).

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Think of all the time it took to pose them. Then the chemical process to develop them. Then the challenge to preserve them all these years. Amazing!

Happy Monday! Do you eat food that’s past its expiration date if it still smells and looks fine?

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

I not only ignore most "use-by" comments...I let my senses determine the value of foods and meds that are allegedly "expired". I eat blue cheese...complete with thick colonies of blue mold. If I find mold growing on any cheese I will not throw it "away" - I will rinse the mold and use it; haven't gotten sick once. Meats and sauces are a different story; and you can taste that some foods have turned sour from overage...Although even "souring" is a desired feature in some foods.

I'm looking to buy a new bicycle to get some more exercise and my research has shown me that ...

Robecology comments on May 24, 2020:

Walmart has decent bikes starting at under $100. I won't even pay close to your low end of $350 for what you call "reasonable". I own 2 folding 26 inch bikes - one 6 speed, one 18 speed; both which cost less tha $200 to buy and ship to me....a few years ago. I now see, on Amazon, folding bikes with disc brakes in the low $200's. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LQP36D?pf_rd_r=GHYW71CXQ71S986H539X=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

I do not know who the writer is or anything about this publication but his words do seem to have a ...

Robecology comments on May 24, 2020:

It's a dead-end, negative article. It points out the bad without pointing out the options to fix it. Only 62 million voting Americans gave us this arrogant, righteous and hypocritical government. His conclusion; "The good news, I suppose, is this. The fireworks of American collapse have only really just begun." is general, and arrogant itself. I predict that this not only won't last past this fall....but it was a wake-up call. It showed us that 1. Christians are extremely hypocritical, and delusional 2. The greedy are involved in a serious, self-destructive delusion. 3. The rest of the world is not only coming to regard us as less important; they're laughing at our bumbling, and mis-steps. We will fix this soon. and we will fix this powerfully.

Love is in the air!

Robecology comments on May 23, 2020:

I'm not sure if that's territorial to other males...or a way to attract females...probably both? Being agnostic; I had to look it up... Charles Darwin suggested they served to attract females, and the showy features of the males had evolved by sexual selection. More recently, Amotz Zahavi proposed in his handicap theory that these features acted as honest signals of the males' fitness, since less fit males would be disadvantaged by the difficulty of surviving with such large and conspicuous structures. https://adirondackanimalland.com/animal-detail.aspx?ID=25

Happy Saturday all. What insensitivities push your buttons hard?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2020:

There's no way to approach a heavy person. They "take offense" no matter what you say regarding their weight. It's just a challenge to make those who are heavy more conscientious. I'm a retired health teacher - so please forgive my "preaching" - but here goes.... They say they've "tried every trick in the book" and they tell me "you're lucky" or "you have genes for being slim" or some other mild put-off; then continue to ignore wise eating habits. Our nation is suffering an epidemic of weight gain. They say we who bring it to their attention are "insensitive" I say we're hypersensitive. If we don't get serious about it....then those who suffer being "heavy set" will continue to suffer. Their lives will be shorter. They will be more susceptible to diseases. We need to stop "taking offense" and get serious. Again...sorry for the rant...but I guess you touched my "buttons" Here's a GIF from the CDC. http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif Here's the whole article http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/obesity_in_america_cdc_releases_gif_of_epidemic_over_time.html

Happy Friday People! What's your favorite thing to cook outside?

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

I love grilling! We have a huge grill at my Condo that's rarely used - and cooks so well. I like to grill everything and anything...from eggplant to chicken, from Burgers and steaks to fish. Post edit; Come on...@Admin...fix that orientation of our pics being posted....please?

Well...her sign didn't say anything about predicting pandemics, so I guess she legit

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

LOL!!

A random bit of fun here, this thought experiment.

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

A decades-old question. The answer is simple; The air under the wings must be going a certain speed - depending on the plane - to lift it. It's not ground speed; it's relative wind speed. Theoretically if there was a strong and consistent "head wind" )wind coming toward the craft) then the speed on the ground would be reduced accordingly. That's why most airports schedule takeoffs "in to the wind".

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890) Corridor in the Asylum, 1889.

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

He just wasn't that good. He was an 'impressionist" but not a realist...and IMO the realist artists show a lot more skill. Again...IMO. No arguments. Just expressing thoughts here.

Robot dog tries to herd sheep - BBC News

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

LOL! Shared on FB (I had to use Youtube version). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DJmIjKtVkA

How would you describe white American culture?

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Consider dropping the "white" term. American culture is becoming ethnically mixed with every inter-racial marrage....in a few decades I'm projecting a blend of all colors and ethnicities. But the "American" culture is real. It is unique. We have been at it a long time. What stratifies us more is not so much color any more, but degree of success...and not necessarily educationally tied success. There's lots of money out there with folk who didn't do so well in school...but found their way in to a lucrative business. That's why there's lots of wealthy folk out there that don't seem to be too smart. And that's also why there's a lot of college graduates - very academically sharp - working at grocery stores and other jobs that require little or no brain power. That seems to be the "America" I know.

The Leftist Group is for liberals.

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

There's a difference between "Picking a fight" and "encouraging a debate". I welcome "outliers" of any group that I'm in that has a social or political "lean"...many fear them, call them names (commonly , Troll) and want them banned. And I have been "banned" from several groups; both here and on FB. But I honestly consider myself genuinely interested in the thought processes of those who think differently than I do....and I'm saddened that they fear the debate, call me a "troll" and ban me. I say....bring it. That goes for even the religious who want to discuss agnosticism with me. If they're following the debate rules...which basically says no personal attacks, no name calling....then I'm good - in fact -I'm welcoming the debate. Life's too short. We can all "be in the choir" and agree with all we agree on...or we can welcome the curious...as long as they're polite and debate with "decorum". Here's my go-to debate standard (the debate pyramid, below). Please consider copying, saving, and sharing with those who don't "get it". BTW; Many confuse the term (noun) "Troll" with the fishing "troller" (adjective). Here's my take... One who "throws out bait for suckers to take" (they throw out a controversial remark to get reactions) - is being a Troller...not the classic fictional "Troll".

Four years ago today, my spouse and I took a niece and her husband on a boat trip to see Isola Bella...

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Wow; lavish living. I wonder how they "made their fortune"? I'm guessing fossil fuels or weapons/ war machines.

THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY SUNGLASSES ARE SO FRICKIN’ EXPENSIVE Vast monopoly + few other options = ...

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Nope. Refuse to indulge. I find clip on sunglasses on line; polaroid for around $10. I lose a pair? NBD. I've lost a bunch. NBD.

This is the least controversial image with a message I could find in my collection. LOL

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

I do miss camping out...in fact the last time I actually went "tent-less" was many decades ago. I was up a lot that night...but it was memorable! On a cliff overlooking a valley. Priceless.

It's 'Merica!

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

Copied and shared on FB...on a pro-Trump page (I'm waiting to be banned as i type this).

Happy Wednesday! Bad jokes, Dad jokes, Silly Willy Nilly jokes - let's have 'em! Atheism is a ...

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

I love "meme" jokes...here's some of my favorites.

We are going to all have to get better science and explaining things and this is how some ...

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

I'm not sure what you want us to comment on? How would we know "how successful they are"?

We now we get to see that the number of incidents of the virus are going to just drop.

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

Here's a site for you; lots of interactive graphs and maps. https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-usa?country=USA#what-is-the-total-number-of-confirmed-deaths

"What should we have with salmon tonight?

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

Food picture hint; the food looks delicious. thAT pan looks awful. Did you ever notice that chefs wipe the rim? Read this, please! https://www.thekitchn.com/cooking-school-how-to-plate-food-22954318

Although somewhat grim I've just read the following report and share it for you fyi as it contains a...

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

My favorite COVID memes...

A group for those C19 infected and those not infected who can help in any way: Full members - ...

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

I've been well...and well isolated for the entire spring....but you got me concerned. Not concerned enough to join the groups in the links....but enough to comment here. I'll be calling my PCP to see if she's providing testing when she opens this AM. I'll also share my COVID 19 memes...and this is a great site with very interactive maps and graphs for those curious; no need to "sign-up" nor share emails. .https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-usa?country=USA#what-is-the-total-number-of-confirmed-deaths Thanks.

The worst thing you can do to castiron frying pan is soaking it in water.

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

Hey Aaron; you're preaching to the choir. Sit down with mom and show her this;...give her some love! https://www.tidy.com/blog/how-to-clean-cast-iron-skillet/

Humanism

Robecology comments on May 20, 2020:

The more crowded we become the less likely that's to happen, I'm afraid. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was ...

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

I hate when the girlfriend wants me to drive on "the road with all the fancy homes" so she can "ooo" and "ahhh" them.

over the top thinking? [agnostic.com]

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

Love the meme; I even shared it on FB...but I posted an 'angry" emoji...not directed at you...just the hypocrisy.

Today's project was to put a fish tank in the greenhouse.

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

The tank of water will quickly become whatever the ambient temp is in the greenhouse; and if you live in N.M. iyou can count on the temps going to 100º + this summer...which will kill almost all but the toughest fish. I'd wait a few months to watch the temps, first. Then talk to the aquaria fish sales people.

[vice.

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

Vote. And share these vote memes with increasing frequency as Nov 3. approaches It's our only tool...

In the movie "The Meaning of Life" "The Galaxy Song" got me thinking.

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

The #religulous have a point...DNA is too eloquent, too efficient to have evolved at the start of our planet.... ...So I have suggested that we did, in fact, probably get DNA from other planets and/or other solar systems. We know for a fact that our oceans were filled by mostly comet debris; But what, exactly, is a comet? It's defined as a mostly water (H2O) ice planetary mass. The big questions are; 1. Where did they come from? and 2. What was inside them? My theory is that other "Goldilocks-zone" planets - that had evolved water and oceans long before we did - exploded. When they did, their water bodies "freeze-dried" as huge masses...some many miles across - were instantly exposed to the deep cold of space. So their contents were quick-frozen. I'm sure most "died" as organismic life...but their cellular DNA remained - frozen - inside these comets....that traveled through space -until captured by our early -forming solar system. We've proven the veracity of DNA. We've found whole segments of it in many thousand year old Mastadon remains buried in the permafrost. We've recently found some deep inside 40,000 year old teeth. So why should DNA not have come from other planetary bodies that might have, in turn, received their DNA from still older systems? When they say we're made of "star-stuff" I honestly think that might include the DNA that evolved long ago, and far away. Here's NASA's take on Comets. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/comets/in-depth/

She definitely is...

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

Looks womanish to me...

I whisper, good morning love you☕☕😋😊☕☕

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

Yep. Black, splenda/sucralose sweetened, and full bodied....but....sorry; I can't do straight caffeine...I'm a half-caf kinda guy...

David filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station.

Robecology comments on May 19, 2020:

Another problem with gas operated cars. Not an issue with Electric vehicles.

I can't spell eether

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

lol...sharing in "language abuse and bad spellers" group!

I want these.

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

LOL!

Questions about sexuality for older males: Do you sill feel the need as you get older?

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

For me - a single guy in his 70's with a long-distance occasional partner....Lust and desire is there...but the drive to pursue isn't for me. If she comes over (or I visit her) and we don't "get intimate" - it's NBD...to me...apparently to her as well. If we do "get intimate" it's a wonderful "high" to me....and her. It obviously declines with age....and that's biologically normal. Suggestions? Focus on staying fit. Strive to be hungry and sweat every day. Keeping close to ideal body weight. Be nice to your partner... .and the "desire, and "performance" should be able to continue beyond what's "textbook" normal. Beyond that, there's decent ED meds on the market....my pref is Tadalafil (Cialis) but others prefer Sildinafil (Viagra).

Feels a bit ridiculous posting these in a photography group, as they were taken out the window of my...

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

That combination of sunset/orange/red shining on the clouds with the blue background...is just beautiful!

Taken locally to where I live, Bluewater nature trail Greenhithe Kent UK

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

That young "Coot" sure is a typical "ugly duckling"!

[vice.com] How to meet strangers online -chatroulette during pandemic isolation.

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

From the article; "While I browsed, I landed on one of the site’s de facto mascots: a guy jerking off furiously in front of the camera. His naked pelvis dominated the frame.... Ugh...just the mental pic of that is enough to keep me away... There's enough weirdness happening right here...

Results are in.

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

...and, I might add...."Crack" coke...

You know the type, don't you? 😁😂

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

???

A greenie's special - Definitely need to get that Australian "Eduction" fixed!

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

LOL! Of all words misspelled....Eduction! Sharing on my "language abuse and bad spelling" page!

That Nest!!

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

I studied Pigeons in Ornithology in college. Do you know why they're so prolific? Hint; another name for them is "Rock Dove or Cliff Doves. They are well known for nesting on cliff faces....hence they took to our "skyscrapers" easily.

The truth about Republican Jesus....

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

I'll be copying this one to share with my #Religulous friends. Here's a few of my "stock" Jesus memes...

Does your country offer this level of response to Covid19 positives? [npr.org]

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

I just have this to say about that;

[dailystar.co.uk] An alternate universe?

Robecology comments on May 18, 2020:

When I saw the cartoon image at the end (or was it the beginning?) of "Men in Black" - with weird creatures playing marbles with different Universes...I was blown away. Of course it's possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKnpPCQyUec

Just curious.

Robecology comments on May 17, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OtFSDKrq88 I'm noticing that the video works when you click on it; but no "preview images' appear. The above link is a favorite I had tabbed....Dawkins saying...."it's science, bitches"....

More Smudge!

Robecology comments on May 17, 2020:

My contribution to the "Smudge" memes...

Sunday hike at Tai Tam reservoir and dam,Sai Wan Ho,New Territory,Hong Kong.

Robecology comments on May 17, 2020:

I'm surprised at the bareness of the exposed rock. No sign of vegetation at all! Is the water all fresh water?

Robert DeNiro.

Robecology comments on May 17, 2020:

Just watched "The Joker" with Joaquin Phoenix and Robert DeNiro. Wow. The acting skills of those two....stunning. I felt drained after watching that movie. No wonder Phoenix got awards for it.

Circle of life. At the beginning and at the end.

Robecology comments on May 16, 2020:

...and in the meanwhile....(i just found wheels and an axle for a discarded cart...now I have a deluxe cart! (darn; It looks like @admin still hasn't fixed that pic download orientation issue)

Diet while in isolation

Robecology comments on May 16, 2020:

It's tough. The food is always close by; the workout and the calorie burns not so close...so it's a challenge to maintain our weight. Keep these in mind;http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif

Just the right amount, good morning☕😁☕

Robecology comments on May 16, 2020:

Funny; but do be aware; there is such a thing as a caffeine/coffee "overdose" https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322933

An American visiting in England asked at the hotel for the elevator.

Robecology comments on May 16, 2020:

Lift is a smarter word for them...even in America!

California Police Attempt To Arrest Elon Musk's Holographic Decoy As Real Musk Escapes On Rocket To ...

Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-tesla-elon-musk-strike-deal-to-reopen-plant-amid-coronavirus-20200513-xuykfgtf7bbvxadlvedrsqwgta-story.html

[rawstory.com] Who are you sacrificing?

Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

Whoopi made good points, but so did Chris. We are losing our weak, our elderly, our unhealthy, but we're also losing productivity ...and to an extent...it's a trade-off. We can either work hard/keep the pressure on to "social distance" or, as Christy suggested, take temps, wear masks, and let's get back to work. We can't wait for a vaccine; that's 12-18 months away. I can't rent a home I just bought for several months because of the COVID19 restrictions coming down from the HOA people - but I still have to pay its' mortgage and HOA fees; so my bank account is depleted because folk don't trust us to do "social distancing"? In a year from now, 90% of us will have "gotten" this infection, and produced the antibodies to be immune to it. I say the time has come to open up the nation...with caution, wisdom, masks, checkpoints, and social distancing. We need this.

While forgiveness is something many of us prescribe to, I know not everyone agrees and that's just ...

Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

More "happiness"/let go of anger/stay healthy memes...

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Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

And remember; it's the women leaders of the world who are "doing it right"

Hi Wanderful People!

Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

Hey, June

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Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

For those who need a subscription...here you go! Hannah and I were coworkers at one of the most famous hotels in New York City. We worked side-by-side, twelve-hours a day, six days a week. Hannah and I got along well, but neither of us felt an attraction to each other. We didn’t share many interests, so I never thought of her as someone I’d want to date in the early days of our relationship. But my feelings for her changed. A bunch of us were planning an after-work get together. The crowd wanted to go bar hopping downtown. The few people who objected, including me, eventually gave in to the pressure. Hannah proved the exception. She surprised everyone by saying she’d go to the old-folks jazz bar down the street, alone if it came to that. A few in the group gave disapproving looks, but I loved that she defied the crowd and didn’t care what people thought. Her fearless individuality made her more appealing. We became good friends and even dated years later. Our romance didn’t last, but that early experience triggered a realization that attractiveness encompassed more than just physical beauty. A pretty face or sculpted body might turn heads, but how you act and carry yourself attracts people long after an initial burst of infatuation. Not everyone will find these behaviors attractive. But I’ve discovered over the decades that people who exhibit these qualities find themselves admired, respected, and often desired. 1. Be willing to do your own thing even when it’s not popular. It wasn’t that Hannah defied the clique’s leadership to go to a jazz bar that interested me. No, it was that she did so even though it made her unpopular — and she did it with fearless confidence. She resisted peer pressure and didn’t care how it made her look. Sure, sometimes you need to compromise or give in to maintain group cohesion. Stubbornness is not an attractive quality. But pursuing your interests and expressing your individuality dials up your allure, especially when you do so in the face of disapproval. 2. Don’t get involved in petty nonsense. If you watch group politics from afar, you often see puzzling behavior. The group seems to argue and fret over the most meaningless crap. It’s human nature, I guess, and we all succumb to it from time to time. As an observer, it’s almost comical. But if you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone who gabs about and stresses over trivial nonsense, you know how unattractive it becomes. The attractive one recognizes pettiness and avoids it; they stay above the fray and involve themselves only to make peace when relations begin to redline. They’re the ones you count on to remain temperate when everyone else runs hot. 3. Remember the finer details. Remembering a ...

Grow a garden if you love fresh food, wholesome food, economical food and getting dirty. :)

Robecology comments on May 15, 2020:

...the last one is the safest as far as avoiding germs...but I think the "germ avoidance" has been played out. A major part of conquering this COVID19 plague - and any for that matter - is getting immunity - letting our body develop the chemicals...the "antibodies" - to fight off future diseases.

Happy Wacky Wednesday Everybody! Let's see your Bad/Dad/Silly jokes and stories!

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

Coronavirus memes are spreading as the disease travels across the world — here's what they look like and why creators say they're important; https://www.insider.com/coronavirus-memes-people-joking-about-covid-19-to-reduce-stress-2020-3

So according to this Neanderthal, I should be free to get myself piss drunk and drive at ninety ...

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

The choices are clear. This infrection is spreading fast. We all will "get it" eventually; either by contagion-infection or by vaccination. The strong and young barely notice they have it. The weak, and elderly suffer greatly. If we social distance - yes -our economy suffers. We suffer. Domestic abuse and obesity is on the rise. Unemployment...and for many - loss of health care because they're not working - is hurting. But we're alive. We're helping to keep our elderly alive. - - - - - - - - - - - If we "get out and go to work". yes - we'll get our income back - and many will get health insurance by being employed again. We'll "get out of the house" and "get out of eachother's hair"....the horrors of living closely with your family too long will dissipate . But we will increase the number of deaths and illnesses from this infection. Choose. But chose wisely.

The Murder Hornet. You've heard it's coming. Want to challenge them?

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

Wow...the head must be tasty!

If you have ever seen a tarantula wasp you know they could handle a murder hornet.

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

Worried about "murder Hornets"? Do what you can to preserve the Praying Mantis...Watch how this Mantis (actually the larger female) devours this Hornet; https://youtu.be/HMZwMQEJXLw

[archaeology.org] USS Nevada found.

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

Wow!

My cousin said this is near her house: Crystal Springs, Florida. Pileated Woodpeckers

Robecology comments on May 14, 2020:

I'll never forget. I saw one on a utility pole get "zapped" for pecking the wrong thing too well... I was watching one of these fellas pecking an electric "thing" on a pole through bionoculars....then saw him hit in to a circuit....actually saw him explode a split second before I heard it (it was many hundreds of feet away)....so sad......I think I got in my car and went to see what happened to the poor thing....unreal.