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- Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Internet
- Topic: Intelligent conversation
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9931
Re: Intelligent conversation
Interesting. In a recent conversation I had with GPT, the I asked for some parallels to DJT in history. The first ones Chat brought up were , Berlesconi, PT Barnum, Joe McCarthy, and and Mr Hearst. The only surprise to me was Hearst. I believe that The Donald lacks Mr Hearst's ability to truly see t...
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Facebook is for sharing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 474
Facebook is for sharing
The clinic and other medical facilities near us do not allow employees and visiting medicos to have any link to Facebook and other social media on any computer system which contains or is connected to any medical and insurance information. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/may/27/nhs-data-bre...
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:31 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Obnoxious spam
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3972
Re: Obnoxious spam
Ouch
I am often curious to know the percentages of people who fall for that kind of thing.
I am often curious to know the percentages of people who fall for that kind of thing.
- Wed May 31, 2023 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13294746
- Wed May 31, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Obnoxious spam
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3972
Re: Obnoxious spam
so, what's an "HMRC Self assessment"?
- Sun May 28, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
- Replies: 783
- Views: 197143
Re: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
Well, there are drones that do more than just fly themselves into a target. The press seems to love digging up old terms and re-using them for some other purpose.
- Sun May 21, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
- Replies: 783
- Views: 197143
Re: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic, which lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic, has been created using deep-sea mapping. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65602182 That is such total gibberish that I have absolutely no idea how to interpret it into meaningful Engli...
- Sun May 14, 2023 10:37 am
- Forum: Earth Changes
- Topic: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1485
Re: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
They have found a new use for all of the underground space left vacant by the oil and gas extractions in our region. Carbon Capture. We now have a project to pump CO2 into underground spaces for long term storage. That should prove to be interesting. https://netl.doe.gov/carbon-management/carbon-st...
- Sat May 13, 2023 9:45 am
- Forum: Earth Changes
- Topic: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1485
Re: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
They have found a new use for all of the underground space left vacant by the oil and gas extractions in our region. Carbon Capture. We now have a project to pump CO2 into underground spaces for long term storage. That should prove to be interesting. https://netl.doe.gov/carbon-management/carbon-st...
- Fri May 12, 2023 10:59 am
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: A History of the Bible
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2257
Re: A History of the Bible
I've found the book to be fairly interesting, so far.
- Fri May 12, 2023 10:56 am
- Forum: Earth Changes
- Topic: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1485
Re: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
They have found a new use for all of the underground space left vacant by the oil and gas extractions in our region. Carbon Capture. We now have a project to pump CO2 into underground spaces for long term storage. That should prove to be interesting. https://netl.doe.gov/carbon-management/carbon-sto...
- Wed May 10, 2023 7:06 pm
- Forum: Earth Changes
- Topic: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1485
Re: Further Evidence that Climate Change is Human Induced
Oh, SURE!
It's all OUR fault.
It's all OUR fault.
- Mon May 08, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
- Replies: 783
- Views: 197143
Re: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
I seem to recall that it was decommissioned in 2013 and parked in a "Junk Orbit.
- Sat May 06, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: The Internet
- Topic: Intelligent conversation
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9931
Re: Intelligent conversation
I attended (Remotely, of course) graduation ceremonies for a granddaughter, and a grand niece, yesterday. The commencement addresses were nearly identical in style and theme, and at some points, word for word. I could not help but wonder if the deans of the respective schools had not perhaps consult...
- Wed May 03, 2023 9:25 am
- Forum: General Religious Discussions
- Topic: A History of the Bible
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2257
Re: A History of the Bible
I found it on Kindle for 5 bucks.
I'll check it out.
I'll check it out.
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: An elected UK head of state
- Replies: 5
- Views: 370
Re: An elected UK head of state
Hmm, I confess that I didn't consider the tourism aspect.
Maybe, we could get people to pay for "Ride alongs" on the Stratofortress fleet.
Maybe, we could get people to pay for "Ride alongs" on the Stratofortress fleet.
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:33 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: An elected UK head of state
- Replies: 5
- Views: 370
Re: An elected UK head of state
Well, I am happy that such questions aren't relevant to the goings on in the good ol' US of A. We have enough to figure out. I think that the sooner the nations of Europe dispose of the monarchy, the better. While some of the monarchial characters in other nations have managed to fly under the radar...
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:02 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
- Replies: 783
- Views: 197143
Re: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
Chat GPT has recently become far more sensitive to human feelings. "I'm sorry, but it would not be appropriate to use the style of Mark Twain to make an observation about a current and sensitive political issue such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Mark Twain's style is known for its...
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
There is legislation, which is the work of Congress, and there is regulation and enforcement, which is the domain of the executive offices, under the President's supervision. A law is written that says Railroads should implement a particular safety device. The regulatory agency then decides how to g...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
Well, let's start with his backing off some regulations that were in process before his arrival. There have been several train wrecks recently which might have been prevented if we had gone forward with the planned synchronized braking systems to be implemented that would mean when a train was tryin...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:23 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
A current look at the folks planning on trying for the President's office in 2024 - President Biden is the presumptive front-runner in the Democrat party, assuming he doesn't decide to retire. - Ron DeSantis, current Florida Governor was talking about running even as he was pursuing re-election to t...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: Apps that aim to improve your mental wellbeing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 333
Re: Apps that aim to improve your mental wellbeing
You're probably right. I know that the few times, for one reason, or another, I found myself having conversations with some sort of "professional Therapist" type, I came away thinking "That guy needs help" The conversations did, in fact, help me sort things out, and get some dire...
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
The MAGAs are now comparing Trump's indictments to the Crucifixion of Jesus. ‘Spiritual warfare’ “Jesus was arrested and murdered by the Roman government,” she said. “There have been many people throughout history that have been arrested and persecuted by radical corrupt governments, and it’s beginn...
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:17 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ukraine and Russia
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4871
Re: Ukraine and Russia
While I don't disagree with a lot of that, I am concerned that it comes from Putin. It's a common rhetorical slant for those who would be King. I could imagine Trump, or a number of other potential depots emitting such blather to justify their complete disregard for the rule of law. It ain't right, ...
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ukraine and Russia
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4871
Re: Ukraine and Russia
Then it wobbled in the mid-70s, went a bit Marxist, the Russians went in to prop up the government,... Um, I knew a family in the early 80's who managed to get out after the Russians came to "Prop up" the government. That's now how they described the Soviet incursion, at all. If Bush Jr. ...
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ukraine and Russia
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4871
Re: Ukraine and Russia
" destabilize Afghanistan" ? Afghanistan hasn't been stable since the 70s Maybe even as far back as the 19th Century. True, the US would have been much smarter to stay the hell out of the place back at the beginning of the Century, but, Ol' Biff thought he could do what no one has ever don...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:43 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ukraine and Russia
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4871
Re: Ukraine and Russia
The only possible end to the war is for Russia to cease hostilities. Whether Ukraine can regain the territories that Russia has claimed, or not, is another story. That probably requires Russian government to dispose of the current leadership, I don't see that happening peacefully. I don't see NATO t...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What are some effective techniques to protect my garden from common pests and diseases?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 361
Re: What are some effective techniques to protect my garden from common pests and diseases?
Well, if you gardening skills aren't any better than you spamming skills, I suggest that you give it up and plan to buy you produce from the market.
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: Mission to Mars (movie, 2000)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1053
Re: Mission to Mars (movie, 2000)
Carrie was interesting. I preferred the book. Untouchables was entertaining, if you like shoot 'em ups. The most memorable scene involved a baby carriage. Mission: Impossible a bunch of stunts, loosely tied to a forgettable plot. I'd watch the Mars thing, if I could do so without paying for it. Amaz...
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:43 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: The coronation of King Charles III
- Replies: 3
- Views: 300
Re: The coronation of King Charles III
Gotcha.
I suppose that might send a less than optimal message to the People.
I suppose that might send a less than optimal message to the People.
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:08 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: The coronation of King Charles III
- Replies: 3
- Views: 300
Re: The coronation of King Charles III
Did he not serve in the Military for some time?
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
- Replies: 783
- Views: 197143
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:33 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Not with a Bang, but with a Sneeze?
- Replies: 356
- Views: 22413
Re: Not with a Bang, but with a Sneeze?
From what I was reading, even the authors of that report state that there is very low confidence in the accuracy of said report. My first thought is, what is the point of it. I found this article in another forum. recently. it's dated before the news of the Cruise ship that seemed to have helped bri...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:31 pm
- Forum: Request A New Forum Here
- Topic: The weird and amazing forum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4546
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:47 am
- Forum: Weather Station
- Topic: Winter Miscellany
- Replies: 100
- Views: 46075
Re: Winter Miscellany
Well, now, the snow is melting, and were are in the next phase. Sun comes up, ice melts and we are bogged down in mud. Then Sun goes down, and the mud re-freezes, and we have bumpy Ice Rink.
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: Cinema Unforgettable
- Replies: 135
- Views: 47875
Re: Cinema Unforgettable
Though I haven't seen the film, I do think one of the reviewers may have had a valid point - "it's worth noting, though maybe not surprising, that international critics have failed to take issue with its deployment of the hoariest Irish stereotypes". But then, so did Samuel Beckett and I'...
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13294746
Re: What are you listening to right now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG0hk1L_GDo It is admittedly 52 minutes, but nobody ever came close to following this. Of course it's possible nobody tried, but it's a valiant piece and you get to make your own pictures. As for Randy Rainbow above, I'd not heard of the chap but he stands out from w...
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:51 pm
- Forum: Films Cinema Forum
- Topic: Cinema Unforgettable
- Replies: 135
- Views: 47875
Re: Cinema Unforgettable
Just watched "The Banshees of Inisherin" While the acting (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) was terrific, and the photography was beautiful, My basic reaction was, "WTF?" I guess a friendship in a very isolated area must be taken very seriously. But Farrell's character takes th...
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Computers Internet
- Topic: Starlink
- Replies: 9
- Views: 628
Re: Starlink
I've just been informed that we are on an area of limited resources, and therefore will be required to cough up an additional 20 bucks a month for the privilege of using their service. My first reaction was to say, screw THAT! and go back to a land-based provider. But then I remembered all the adven...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: Computers Internet
- Topic: Starlink
- Replies: 9
- Views: 628
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
I had thought there had been a measure of disapproval voiced against Ms Cheney among Republican circles over the last couple of years. I'm not sure she'd get the full enthusiastic backing one would look for if running for the Presidency. Well, the MAGAs hate her. She won't get any votes from them. ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:12 pm
- Forum: Computers Internet
- Topic: Starlink
- Replies: 9
- Views: 628
Re: Starlink
A year on, it's time for a revisit. for a while last year there seemed to be a learning curve. we would lose connection for a while ( A few minutes) and recover, and at times, I would need to reboot the sat controller. But, by mid summer it settled down. We've been seeing 30-40 Mb/s reliably for qui...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Dream/Fantasy Destination
- Replies: 8
- Views: 697
Re: Dream/Fantasy Destination
I'm hopping that plane to New Zealand. Ever since I was a youngling, when I read James A Michener's "Tales of the South Pacific", and "Return to Paradise", a collection of short stories based on revisiting the South Pacific after The War, I have wanted to Tour the Pacific. New Ze...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:43 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: Dream/Fantasy Destination
- Replies: 8
- Views: 697
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
- Replies: 105
- Views: 53675
Re: The Presidential Election of 2024
Well, so far, I'm seeing no one on the Dem side lining up for the job that I feel any confidence in.
The only one on the right that I would find potentially capable is Liz Cheney, former Representative from Wyoming (And daughter of former VP, Dick Cheney.)
2025 might prove to be very interesting.
The only one on the right that I would find potentially capable is Liz Cheney, former Representative from Wyoming (And daughter of former VP, Dick Cheney.)
2025 might prove to be very interesting.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: The Internet
- Topic: Quordle
- Replies: 611
- Views: 16821
Re: Quordle
Daily Quordle 390
quordle.com
That was a first for me.
quordle.com
That was a first for me.
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Reunion?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2636
Re: Reunion?
We lost Pitstop, our little Chihuahua, a couple years ago. And now the daughter's Shi Tzu is getting aged, and starting to have problems. We inherited Sister-in-law's cat when she went into nursing home. He is getting up there, too. When these go, we will probably not bring in any more critters. It ...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Whats your favorite junk Food?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 3949
Re: Whats your favorite junk Food?
The local truck stops around here always have Corn Dogs, and Fried burritos.
Whenever I'm driving over to Denver, I have to make a stop to pick some up to eat on the way.
Whenever I'm driving over to Denver, I have to make a stop to pick some up to eat on the way.
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:43 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: First Word Association!
- Replies: 5952
- Views: 393658
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Music
- Topic: What are you listening to right now
- Replies: 3157
- Views: 13294746