Learning About Viruses
The Internet is a terrific boon for people wishing to learn more about subjects they deem to be important, and thus it’s hard to imagine how many of us are Googling or YouTubing “viruses” these days. (more…)
Fun with Basic Physics
A reader sent me the photo here and asked me to do the basic physics (no calculus) associated with what will happen to the (idiot) kid at right.
The first thing to do is estimate the mass of the cylindrical bale, which, per this article, isn’t an exact science. Let’s guess it’s 400 kg, and that it will be falling 2 meters. Suppose the kid weighs 50 kg and the smaller bale weighs another 50 kg, for a total of 100 kg. (more…)
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The Best Way To Deal with Trump Is To Ignore Him–Especially Now
At left we see what news journalist Rachel Maddow believes. It’s funny, that’s exactly what I’ve been thinking these last couple of days as well.
The problem with Trump is that people pay attention to him. He should be ignored, especially when we face a matter of life or death. (more…)
Another Lesson in Understanding Trump
Here’s an exchange between Trump and a reporter that illustrates what a terrible person–and even worse leader–our president is.
NBC News reporter Peter Alexander: “What do you say to millions of Americans who are scared?” (more…)
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Renewable Energy in Scotland
The meme here is a reminder that the bagpipe is one of the best tools for social distancing.
Kidding aside, as a result of its heavy commitment to renewable energy, wind in particular, Scotland is generating twice as much power as it’s consuming, transmitting massive amounts to England to the south. (more…)
Let’s Tell the Truth about Trump
Imagine a version of today’s United States in which every American understood what Teddy Roosevelt is commanding us to do in the meme here. Think of how different a place this would be.
Fox News wouldn’t exist, but more importantly, Donald Trump would be just one more sleazy conman, hounded by the justice system, probably winding up in prison.
Sushi Anyone?
It’s hard to know what motivated the bicyclist here to don this fabulous costume. Maybe he’s trying to convey an important message: transition away from beef. Moving our diets down the food chain benefits our health, the planet, and the animal kingdom.
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Profile of a Terrible Human Being: Oklahoma’s Jim Inhofe
Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) was one of the eight lawmakers, all Republicans, who voted against the coronavirus relief package on Wednesday.
Inhofe is probably best known for bringing a snowball onto the Senate floor, so as to make the point that the existence of snow is proof that climate change is a hoax.
Still doing his thing, ruining people’s lives.
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Understanding (And Participating In) Project Drawdown
At last October’s “Bioneers” conference, legendary environmentalist Paul Hawken spoke about Project Drawdown, the climate change mitigation effort he co-founded. (more…)
How Does Trump’s Credibility Remain Intact with Anyone?
The meme here raises a very good question: how does this boob have any credibility with anyone? How in blazes does he pull this off, when no one else on Earth, now or in the past, has spouted raw gibberish on a daily basis and been regarded as anything else than a fool? (more…)
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