There are Neanderthal genes in all human populations that evolved outside Africa; if not confirming, then at least pointing in the direction of, some level of assimilation. The Neanderthal genome was mapped a few years ago, leading to this interesting conundrum:
To say that Our ancestors mated with Neanderthals is not correct. Neanderthals are our ancestors, at least in some small part.
Yessir. Ebola's relative lack of success using the hairless monkey as a host has thus far been her mortality rate and quick rate of infection-to-death.
In reality, the worst case scenario now involves an immune host/carrier.
It doesn't even have to evolve into an airborne pathogen to cure the overpopulation problem under the right set of circumstances.
Disclaimer: I don't know shit from shinola about the (pseudo)science of divining water with rods in one's hands.
Water well drillers have been the contractors of choice to locate underground reservoirs wherever I've lived, and they usually relied on knowledge of aquifers in their respective locales.
Caveat: They often require payment to drill the well whether they find water or not, and there's no guarantee on the volume your new well might produce.
... or that humanity can continue to multiply exponentially because God will end the game before too many people become a serious problem.
On the flip side, since many of the most devout religionists are prone to war and episodes of mass suicide, perhaps they will inadvertently help with the overpopulation problem.
Why won't you help us with the investigation if you have nothing to hide?
This line of questioning is especially effective if the suspect is guilty. Oh shit, I better go in and talk to them or they'll think I did it. The thing is, they are interrogating you, often for hours on end, because they already believe you could be the guy they're looking for.
It seems likely it is better to close your mouth and let them think you're guilty, rather than open it and remove all doubt.
I find it reassuring that there's no danger this can be abused. Ahem.
Our worst fears are now realized.
The Snowden revelations regarding ubiquitous data collection have caused so little civil turmoil that the information is now to be shared with every Sheriff's Department from Bangor to the Bay Area.
It's funny, funny strange not funny ha-ha, but increased longevity enables us to die of more cancers and organ failures than our generational predecessors were allowed.
That's correct kids... dying slowly at eight-five is a luxury.
Because saying Our pilot assed up involves a significantly disproportionate settlement amount than an indictment of our entire technological foundation.
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To say that Our ancestors mated with Neanderthals is not correct. Neanderthals are our ancestors, at least in some small part.
In reality, the worst case scenario now involves an immune host/carrier.
It doesn't even have to evolve into an airborne pathogen to cure the overpopulation problem under the right set of circumstances.
The Greek word for "return" is nostos. Algos means "suffering".
So nostalgia is the suffering caused by an unappeased yearning to return.
Enlisted men who object to senseless rudimentary tasks during training are unlikely to charge an entrenched machine gun in battle.
It's still better for you than streaming kitten videos and/or smoking methamphetamine.
I know, right? Treading that thin line between thrifty and hoarder...
But I don't think the experiment is completely over.
Water well drillers have been the contractors of choice to locate underground reservoirs wherever I've lived, and they usually relied on knowledge of aquifers in their respective locales.
Caveat: They often require payment to drill the well whether they find water or not, and there's no guarantee on the volume your new well might produce.
As is true with politics, there are people who will accept no new evidence if it contradicts their belief set.
Two examples that seem to prove this theory are religion and superstition, but I repeat myself.
Who seriously thinks smoking is harmless?
For that matter, who seriously thinks life is harmless?
Life is so hard there's zero chance you're getting out alive.
... or that humanity can continue to multiply exponentially because God will end the game before too many people become a serious problem.
On the flip side, since many of the most devout religionists are prone to war and episodes of mass suicide, perhaps they will inadvertently help with the overpopulation problem.
This line of questioning is especially effective if the suspect is guilty. Oh shit, I better go in and talk to them or they'll think I did it. The thing is, they are interrogating you, often for hours on end, because they already believe you could be the guy they're looking for.
It seems likely it is better to close your mouth and let them think you're guilty, rather than open it and remove all doubt.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say or do may be held against you.
Last time I checked, the government doesn't earn money. Taxpayers do.
Well, you know what they say:
For those who cannot print money,
earning is the next best option.
The government foots the bill as these are mostly used by war veterans, so for the manufacturer, it's another unit sold?
Sometimes all that is necessary for a victory in a war of acquisition is to feign interest in a commodity that your opponent then overpays for.
No. Vertexan.
From Ethan Allen to the oil field.
Our worst fears are now realized.
The Snowden revelations regarding ubiquitous data collection have caused so little civil turmoil that the information is now to be shared with every Sheriff's Department from Bangor to the Bay Area.
It's funny, funny strange not funny ha-ha, but increased longevity enables us to die of more cancers and organ failures than our generational predecessors were allowed.
That's correct kids... dying slowly at eight-five is a luxury.
I think they trick the test subjects into signing a EULA-like rights waiver.
Pfft... show me a pic of Salma Hayek.
I have a couple of those in my head.... truly, on demand.
Good post.
Even if you account for the physical distraction that texting or talking on a cellular phone creates, you have not slayed the Dragon.
It's the mental distraction these tasks create that takes you out of the Driving Game, and you don't get three lives.
Ironically, when it's your life, the importance of the moment multiplies like rabbits.
Restitution in action.