I don't know if he is a genius ... but he seems to be very market savy.Most Microsoft products were actually invented by someone else, and bought out by Microsoft.EG: most Excel features came from Lotus. GUI was invented by Apple.
That's what The History Channel told me.And it must be accurate, because they're the main channel telling us the truth about ancient aliens and mythical creatures.
Probably because that's what Walt Disney originally designed it as ... a planned city. He didn't intend it to be a theme park. That happened after his death.Ironically, the Disney Corporation is now looking at opening small planned "retirement... moreProbably because that's what Walt Disney originally designed it as ... a planned city. He didn't intend it to be a theme park. That happened after his death.Ironically, the Disney Corporation is now looking at opening small planned "retirement" communities, using the technology they have "perfected" at their theme parks.
It depends on if they updated their target list after the Trojan Nuclear Plant was decommissioned and dismantled.Of course, I'm also about halfway between Astoria, OR at the mouth of the Columbia River - and Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA.As I've said in th... moreIt depends on if they updated their target list after the Trojan Nuclear Plant was decommissioned and dismantled.Of course, I'm also about halfway between Astoria, OR at the mouth of the Columbia River - and Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA.As I've said in the past, if the birds fly I hope I'm close enough to die instantly.
There's an older vet who ride a tricycle around town. He motorized and lit it up. It looks like it should be in a parade, it is so colorfully lighted. I don't think anybody can miss seeing him, when he rides at night.
Personally, I would prefer if ALL bicyclists had ridiculously big reflectors.It would make them so much more visible at night, compared to all the dark clothing they currently wear.
I think ... unless the street is on a hill ... "down the street" applies when the street numbers are getting lower, and "up the street" applies when they are getting higher.
"Just following orders" is allegedly not a valid excuse, according to the Nuremberg Trials.However, I don't know if there has been any soldier since then who was tried for war crimes for following orders.
He could be ... but who would be dumb enough to attempt arresting him?If I recall, Batman or Lex Luthor has kryptonite bullets to use against Superman.
Nope.No reason to worry about things you can't change.The only way he would attack us is with nuclear weapons.In which case, I hope to be close enough to "ground zero" to be killed immediately.
I'm for it.That would keep us tied to UTC, adjusted for time zone. (IE: Pacific time would be UTC - 7 zones)It's also proven that people generally need 3 days to "reset" their sleep cycles, due to time zone changes.
I find it unfortunate that most who are called pundits don't actually use puns.Hmmm ... turns out, it's a variant spelling of "pandits".mid 17th century (in pundit (sense 2)): from Sanskrit paṇḍita ‘learned man’, use as noun of paṇḍita &l... moreI find it unfortunate that most who are called pundits don't actually use puns.Hmmm ... turns out, it's a variant spelling of "pandits".mid 17th century (in pundit (sense 2)): from Sanskrit paṇḍita ‘learned man’, use as noun of paṇḍita ‘learned, skilled’. pundit (sense 1) is first recorded in the early 19th century.
I have no doubt there are idiots in any large group of people.Wouldn't it be more "accurate" to say "There are flat-Earthers at all points of the compass"?You know, since they don't believe we're on a spherical globe?
Gibbs is a character in the TV Series NCIS.
He has a tendency to slap his agents on the back of their head when they said something stupid or inappropriate.
I can't remember when I purposefully hit someone.Accidentally? I hit a friend last week, as I was waiving my arms while telling a story.However, I daily wish I could "Gibbs Slap" a few people. LOL
I would suggest he is more likely playing the role of Woodrow Wilson.Attempting to keep the US/NATO out of direct conflict, while supplying arms to one side.
I can't think of any awful rides.There were some exciting ones, though.Like when I was in elementary school, and the neighbor kid drove my brother and I to school.My brother was behind him, and I was sitting on the handle bars.Or the time I was riding a h... moreI can't think of any awful rides.There were some exciting ones, though.Like when I was in elementary school, and the neighbor kid drove my brother and I to school.My brother was behind him, and I was sitting on the handle bars.Or the time I was riding a horse bareback ... and it started trotting.When it suddenly stopped, I fell off - landed in front of it, and it almost stepped on my head.
I'd like to learn to play piano, again.I quit when my parents broke their promise to get me a guitar - and got me a recorder, instead. Now, I find myself wishing I still played - or had time to take lessons and practice.I'd also like to learn t... moreI'd like to learn to play piano, again.I quit when my parents broke their promise to get me a guitar - and got me a recorder, instead. Now, I find myself wishing I still played - or had time to take lessons and practice.I'd also like to learn to play the guitar and concertina.
Putin hasn't started WW3.Putin started a war with Ukraine.If you are going to define a "World War" by the number of active participants, we would actually be past WW3.The First and Second Gulf Wars, against Iraq, had more nations from around the globe sen... morePutin hasn't started WW3.Putin started a war with Ukraine.If you are going to define a "World War" by the number of active participants, we would actually be past WW3.The First and Second Gulf Wars, against Iraq, had more nations from around the globe sending troops.Nor is it anything new that the US and NATO avoid direct conflict with Russia.When the USSR sent troops to Afghanistan, the US and NATO sent arms to the Afghan militias.The mistake the US/NATO/EU made was not sending support when Russia invaded Georgia, let alone Ukraine earlier. less
Allegedly, blondes are also ignorant.Then there's the saying "Ignorance is bliss".I would guess bliss is fun.Therefore, "blondes have more fun".Personally, the redheads I've known have more fun than the blondes I've known.
I'd be surprised if every nation with a biolab wasn't researching anthrax for possible cure/vaccine.Anthrax can be made in a "garage lab" with simple instructions found on the internet. That's why it's so feared as a bioweapon.
Wipe the pie off my face.Then escalate the fight by throwing a chair.Once, in a middle-school food fight, I got thousand island dressing in my eye.It was almost as bad as the time I got salsa in my eye.
Because for the most part, that's where work is done to come up with cures/vaccines for diseases.However, they can also be used to create bioweapons.Similar to how the facilities that refine nuclear material for power can also be used to refine nuclear ma... moreBecause for the most part, that's where work is done to come up with cures/vaccines for diseases.However, they can also be used to create bioweapons.Similar to how the facilities that refine nuclear material for power can also be used to refine nuclear material for weapons.
As far as I know, Ukraine has at least 1 fighter jet remaining.L... moreAs far as I know, Ukraine has at least 1 fighter jet remaining.Look up "Highway of Death" or "Slaughter Alley" from the First Gulf War.The only logical conclusion to a 40-mile military convoy to be literally crawling through enemy territory, is to give the enemy plenty of time to prepare for it.It's no secret the west is sending thousands of anti-tank missiles. Or that the Ukrainian forces have been very successful with what they had.So, the only conclusion I can reach is that Putin is purposefully sacrificing that column.Perhaps it is commanded by officers he wants to get rid of.Perhaps he will use it as an excuse to escalate to "theater nukes". less
But a study announced in December from a team of researchers in ... moreBut a study announced in December from a team of researchers in the journal Icarus now claims the IAU’s definition was based on astrology — a type of folklore, not science — and that it’s harming both scientific research and the popular understanding of the solar system.Planetary scientists say "Yes".
Is that why early Christians were so afraid of women who associa... moreIs that why early Christians were so afraid of women who associated with cat "familiars"?Is that why it's considered bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? (one of Bastet's duties being to escort the dead in the afterlife)
At the hospital I work at, very few of them are doing patient ca... moreAt the hospital I work at, very few of them are doing patient care.Most of them are working as housekeepers, cafeteria workers, or greeters.All simple jobs that could be performed by anyone willing to work - at union wage, I might add.And yet, the government has to pull National Guard members away from their regular jobs to fill these positions to keep the hospital operating at normal levels.THIS is why many people believe we should require people receiving government assistance to get jobs.
... how many are fleeing across the borders?"Don't mind me, I'm ... more... how many are fleeing across the borders?"Don't mind me, I'm just out for a drive. Wow! Look at all those people over there."
Seriously?Especially when the state doesn't print a voter pamphl... moreSeriously?Especially when the state doesn't print a voter pamphlet.5 Democrats15 Republicans ... I do like how they say "Trump Republican" or "pre-2016 Republican". LOL"GoodSpaceGuy" is a candidate.I wonder if that is his actual online name, somewhere?Propertarianist Party? Had to look that up.https://ballotpedia.org/Washington_gubernatorial_election,_2020
Listening to the news about "protesters" burning down the police... moreListening to the news about "protesters" burning down the police station in Minneapolis, got me wondering when the last time something similar happened.I can't think of an instance in my lifetime.The last incident I know of, happened in 1946.When the WW2 veterans used firearms and dynamite, laying siege to the police station, to protect a fair election.I also wonder how many criminals will go free, because the evidence was destroyed in the fire?Will there be any outrage from victims, as there has (rightly) been when police destroy evidence before any trial? less
From 1978 to present, he identified himself as an Independent.On... moreFrom 1978 to present, he identified himself as an Independent.Only in 2015-2016 did he identify as a Democrat. Basically to run for their nomination.He did the same thing this time. In 2019, identify as a Democrat to run for the party nomination.Why does the Democrat Party put up with this fraud?
Only the government would think it reasonable to continue paying... moreOnly the government would think it reasonable to continue paying health premiums for a dead ex-spouse.Death of Ex-Spouse Does Not Qualify as Status Change for Cafeteria Plan The IRS stated that the death of an ex-spouse does qualify as a “change in status” for altering benefit elections made under an IRC §125 cafeteria plan . An employer asked if an employee could change his cafeteria plan deductions after his former spouse died during the middle of the plan year. The employee was providing health benefits in his cafeteria plan to his former spouse because of a court order and wanted to change his election after her death. Generally, employees must make irrevocable benefit elections under a cafeteria plan before the benefit becomes available or the plan year begins, whichever is first. Changes or revocations during the plan year are allowed only under limited events: (1) Marital status changes. (2) Change in number of dependents. (... less
Doesn't it seem strange that a weapon that is too inhumane to be... moreDoesn't it seem strange that a weapon that is too inhumane to be used in war, is "okay" to be used by domestic police forces?
So, NPR had a story the other day about replacing "disposable" c... moreSo, NPR had a story the other day about replacing "disposable" cups.There is a growing movement to replace all those "disposable" cups from coffee stands and fast food restaurants and stadiums.Just think, one stadium event with 25,000 people ... averaging 2 drinks/person ... that's 50,000 cups going to the landfill.Instead, what if each person had to pay a $3 deposit for a cup that they would reuse?Take the cup home at the end of the event, and you paid $3 for a souvenir.Turn it in at the event, and you get your $3 back.There's even a coffee chain that is embedding cups with a chip you can link to your smart phone.When you place an order with their app, they fill a cup and then scan it when you pick up your order ... at which time you turn in your last cup for washing and reuse.If you don't turn in a cup, you pay another deposit fee.I imagine some places will give you the option of bringing your own beverage container.Like bringing your own bad for shopping, rather than using a plastic or paper bag from the stor... less
I'll call it the HAL9000 virus.When someone tries to use any voi... moreI'll call it the HAL9000 virus.When someone tries to use any voice-activated program ... whether Alexa, Cortana, Xfinity TV remote, {whatever} ... they get the response: "I'm sorry. I can't do that."It's even better if the device recognizes the person talking to it.MuahahahahahahahahahahaNow ... how do I find a hacker on the Dark Web?
They show how evil and bigoted they truly are.After the Notre Da... moreThey show how evil and bigoted they truly are.After the Notre Dame fire, some have pledged millions to restore that icon structure.But where are their pledges to help elsewhere around the world?That is what some are asking, anyway.Hey, if Brazil's National Museum (as an example) needs money ... why don't the Brazil billionaires fork over the funds?Why should the French billionaires be expected to pay for it?Same thing with feeding starving multitudes.What has happened to the billions we have already sent to those nations? And why are the people STILL starving? less
... should I bring my air rifle, my .22 - or will I need somethi... more... should I bring my air rifle, my .22 - or will I need something more powerful?
It's ... BATMAN !Well, the publications of his adventures are.Wh... moreIt's ... BATMAN !Well, the publications of his adventures are.What would that make Bruce Wayne's actual age? Most sources say he was 7 or 8 at the time of his parent's murder. And Alfred? He's got to be at least 150.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman#Publication_history
I was just listening to an Irish Jig ... and my brain went:Lord ... moreI was just listening to an Irish Jig ... and my brain went:Lord of the DanceLord of the FliesLord of the RingsLord of the Flying Ring Dance
The first sentence of the 14th Amendment reads: "All persons bor... moreThe first sentence of the 14th Amendment reads: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."...The question about whether or not a child born in the US is automatically a citizen, comes down to the meaning of "jurisdiction". Are foreigners "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States, just by being IN the United States (or its territory)?...The legal definition of jurisdiction is "the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters within a particular geographic area and/or over certain types of legal cases." According to this definition, if foreigners are NOT subject to the jurisdiction of the US then American police could not arrest them - and they could not be tried in American courts. This is the protection foreign diplomats get with "diplomatic immunity". If every foreigner had this protection, there would be no need for a special exemption for diplo... less
Neither was I.And that's why we'll never get millions of dollars... moreNeither was I.And that's why we'll never get millions of dollars in research grants.https://www.newsweek.com/octopus-ecstasy-social-behavior-evolution-1130482
In contrast to his predecessor, not even {his} biggest supporter... moreIn contrast to his predecessor, not even {his} biggest supporters would have called him especially intelligent or knowledgeable about the world. But what marked {him} as a failure is the abiding sense that he was simply out of his depth in the White House. He loved playing poker and womanizing, but was less interested in running the country. His cabinet and official appointments included a large coterie of old pals including several of his relatives. Many of these people made personal fortunes from taking bribes and astonished congressmen and worldly Washington journalists alike by their ignorance of the responsibilities of the offices they held. The most egregious scandal of {his} administration involved the corrupt sale of licences to drill for oil on public lands.
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Scroll to the bottom of any AnswerMug page ... there is a "bug" ... moreScroll to the bottom of any AnswerMug page ... there is a "bug" in the lower left corner.What's up with THAT?!?
Scientists claim they recently created crystals that vibrate in ... moreScientists claim they recently created crystals that vibrate in time.Allegedly, these new crystals can be used to build better quantum computers.I'm thinking ... crystal radio set that lets you communicate with the future.Such communication would result in the collapse of the economy, due to 100% foretelling of the stock market.OR create a time paradox. Of which, there are 3 main theories:1 - It is impossible to create a time paradox. "Time" won't let you change events.2 - A time paradox would create an alternate time line. Maybe they would merge later, maybe not.3 - A time paradox would create a time loop, and only an external factor could end the loop. Which gets them asking how big the loop would be, and who would be affected by it. (EG: just the person/people directly involved? The whole planet? The solar system? The galaxy? The universe?) The larger the area of the loop, the larger the external variable has to be to end it.And what if the governmen... less
I thought about this with the recent news about North Korea's la... moreI thought about this with the recent news about North Korea's latest missile test.Didn't we used to use the same rockets for both? Do we still?I mean, it seems to me it's kind of hypocritical for the world to get angry at North Korea for testing their missiles ... if everybody else does it by calling it a "satellite launch" or "ISS supply run".
"If we want some sort of pattern that carries information about ... more"If we want some sort of pattern that carries information about our living cells to persist, then we must specify precisely what medium carries that pattern, and how it interacts with the matter particles out of which our bodies are made," Cox, from the University of Manchester, explained in a recent episode of BBC's The Infinite Monkey Cage."We must, in other words, invent an extension to the Standard Model of Particle Physics that has escaped detection at the Large Hadron Collider. That's almost inconceivable at the energy scales typical of the particle interactions in our bodies."Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who was also on the show, replied, "If I understand what you just declared, you just asserted that CERN, the European Centre for Nuclear Research, disproved the existence of ghosts.""Yes," said Cox.It's become glaringly obvious that the Standard Model of Physics is an incomplete theory, with several gaping holes that physicists have been trying to patch up for decades, but Cox says the existence of... less
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