moogradod Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 5 hours ago, giddyup said: PM me on how please. May I join that request ? I used to be a member of the organization "Exit" in Switzerland but now no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Hummin said: Someone said once «Less is more» and first time i learned that was while we edited an documentary we had done, and since then almost 20 years back, I have tried to live by it and connected it to other things in life. I have never been particularly focused on material possessions. Mostly bought secondhand cars, new when I could afford them. Even then, I wanted good engineering and value for money, not what was deemed a cachet brand. It's probably a measure of my fashion sense that I have owned two suits in my entire life. IMO many people spend a lot of time trying to impress friends and neighbors, when they would be less driven and happier if they trod their own path. Even after retirement, I am always looking for new things to do. Currently making a series of kitchen videos for YouTube. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Doctor Tom said: The first stage for a scientist is to develop a hypothesis, some times no more than a 'thought experiment'. Einstein was a master at doing this. Its a 'guess' in your language Albert was intelligent. Most scientists are morons. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Doctor Tom said: No Sir, its logical, intelligent deduction, not stupid religious dogma. Im.not religious Nobody knows how humans were formed Nobody knows how spirits work. There is spirit in each human, where does it come from? Where does it go? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Why sad? Where does the spirit come from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 RIP Bill.. Loved Altered States. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Sparktrader said: Albert was intelligent. Most scientists are morons. Being a scientist myself, I am wondering how you acquired the intellect to make such a sweeping generalisation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 21 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Being a scientist myself, I am wondering how you acquired the intellect to make such a sweeping generalisation. Climate science case in point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Sparktrader said: Climate science case in point. Indeed. Does your intellect include the ability to define the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, without resorting to Google? Do you understand the terms albedo and clathrate, and their significance in climate science? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 4:17 PM, Sparktrader said: Cant remember his films Academy Award for The Kiss of the Spider Woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 6:58 PM, fredwiggy said: Over a 100 films. I remember a few, Michael, The Doctor, Broadcast News, The Big Chill, Body Heat, Changing Lanes, Children of a Lesser God, A.I., Vantage Point to name a few. 100 films ? Your off your head mate. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Why sad? Where does the spirit come from? As ricky gervais says you dont remember the millions of eons before you were born so those after you leave are hardly relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 11 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: You're lucky. I haven't done half the things on my list, and probably never will. I didn't bother to make a list. I just got on with enjoying life as it comes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Lacessit said: Indeed. Does your intellect include the ability to define the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, without resorting to Google? Do you understand the terms albedo and clathrate, and their significance in climate science? Do you understand fudge factors and gravy train? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StreetCowboy Posted March 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Albert was intelligent. Most scientists are morons. They're certainly not as smart as you and I. These boffins in their white coats, researching the frontiers of knowledge; buffoons to a man. All the technology that we take for granted now - built on the shoulders of numpties. Microchips, computers, medicine - the produce of clowns. The engineers that have developed safe, efficient and powerful cars - clueless farm hacks. To be honest, apart from you and I, the entire human race are dolts. And I'm not so sure about you. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, StreetCowboy said: They're certainly not as smart as you and I. These boffins in their white coats, researching the frontiers of knowledge; buffoons to a man. All the technology that we take for granted now - built on the shoulders of numpties. Microchips, computers, medicine - the produce of clowns. The engineers that have developed safe, efficient and powerful cars - clueless farm hacks. To be honest, apart from you and I, the entire human race are dolts. And I'm not so sure about you. Most modern cars are junk. Poorly made by machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Most modern cars are junk. Poorly made by machines. We are all entitled to our opinions, but modern cars have far lower fatality rates and far lower failure rates than their older brethren. While I would love to drive a classic car, I would hate to own one, and would rely on my Nissan for transport if I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 73 films not 100 but a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, starky said: 100 films ? Your off your head mate. Lol. 106 credits as an actor in IMDB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, orchis said: 106 credits as an actor in IMDB. That's probably part of Putin's War On Truth. Have you checked today the Wikipedia score for the 1966 World Cup ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 4 to 2 eng beat germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: 4 to 2 eng beat germany I think Extra Time is so much better than Next Goal The Winner, up to a limit based on the reasonable stocks that a pub can be expected to hold in their cellars. Unlike the OP, I am not too distressed by the passing of celebrities, although I still struggle to believe that Lee Brilleaux is dead. My dear old grandmother died quite late in her life, and my choice then and now would be that I would die younger. Back in the day, I did not realise that the peril of hard living was not that one died young, but that one became old sooner before one's years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 56 years ago poor ole England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: 56 years ago poor ole England. Ne'er mind, could've been worse. Might be tomorrow, when the shills get at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted March 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) I'm with the OP, I often shat my pants when I hear of celebrity bad news, last week I heard Kim K ordered a pork chop medium rare and they served her it medium, I cried for days. Without a doubt, famous people's lives are more important than our own. Edited March 18, 2022 by bbko 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 One of the positives of turning 50 is that you no longer need to fear dying young. I liked Bill in Body Heat, which was somewhat of a rehash of Double Indemnity. He outdid Fred MacMurray's character as the fool, IMO. The MMatlin thing really disgusted me, I guess he liked the novelty of beating a girlfriend and not having to hear her scream -- pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 hours ago, StreetCowboy said: We are all entitled to our opinions, but modern cars have far lower fatality rates and far lower failure rates than their older brethren. While I would love to drive a classic car, I would hate to own one, and would rely on my Nissan for transport if I did. I doubt many died driving in a Model T Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I doubt many died driving in a Model T Ford. Best check facts . An extract " 31 people The Model T was released in 1908. That summer, 31 people were killed in auto accidents in Detroit alone. The cars were a fire hazard, as gas tanks were located underneath the seats, and their flat glass windshields were known to severely cut anyone ejected from the car in a crash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I doubt many died driving in a Model T Ford. Not so sure about that "The Model T was released in 1908. That summer, 31 people were killed in auto accidents in Detroit alone. The cars were a fire hazard, as gas tanks were located underneath the seats, and their flat glass windshields were known to severely cut anyone ejected from the car in a crash. As recently as 2013, a woman in Utah died after the Model T she was riding in overturned." https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/money/cars/2019/07/22/ford-chevy-toyota-deadliest-cars-in-history/39682167/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 9 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Do you understand fudge factors and gravy train? I understand you don't want to answer my questions, because you can't. Climate deniers use a number of arguments to justify their denial, yours is just one of the weaker ones. When there are 95% of scientists agreeing global warming and climate change are man-made, and only a small fraction of those scientists actually working in the field, it demonstrates that particular argument is as dumb as a can of soup. Look at the 5% of scientists who reject climate science if you want to know where the gravy train is. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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