That's funny. I know my attention span is damaged because my 'forward' button is worn out. Plus, it's all in the thrill of gambling what's next anyways.
Content? Who needs it anymore?
So, who's with me?
I will never purchase another Bud again, only fractionally for the reasons discussed here, but mostly for its globalistic quality dive.
Another thing:
Have they come up with taste bud (yes, intended) enhancers/deconvoluters yet? And, if so, how much money is Bud/Coors/Miller pouring into it?
Sign on!
(and drink local)
And along those lines.... if we peer closer and closer, say observing a single atom, there's no possible way to define it as a solid or a liquid without reference to interactions.
Anyone infuriated with this discussion? Is there anything that's been established resembling a sort of 'open source' music project? If not, I declare myself founder and chairman. Let's get to work. Who's with me?
Amen. And, as an amateur musician myself, I can realte. However, it's not like musicians are the only affected group. It's simply division of the rich and poor by greater and greater amounts as we "progress". It's gotta be stopped by the leaders, but when the leaders are the rich, you're screwed. Only other way to cure our state: finance education. Support the arts. Achieve cultural awareness.
Why do these expectations sound so riddiculous for the American populace?
They couldn't effectively expand their kingdom because of instabilities in climate. East-west climate is far more robust and dependable from year to year. In fact, the fall of the Mayan civilization has been attributed to a slight drought that brought the whole show down.
Well, it's not my theory - complain to Jared Diamond. He seems to be convinced.
To argue that the US spends "too much" on Defense is hard to qualify. For these reasons:
(1) A LARGE part of defense funding goes to basic scientific research ( I can tell you about mine if you're interested, and if you can tell me in 4 steps how that will immediately create a "better" bomb, I'll give you a cookie.) Exactly how much of this can be attributed to "battlefield dividends" is rather cloudy. The DOE/NSF gets cut since it's harder to make the case that your research has application or positive financial ramifications down the road. The only reason the defense departments get all the money, is because this is what is accepted by the MAJORITY of americans. They want to believe that the money being poured into this endless bucket will save an american life. "Fight the ideal war?!" Scientists are purely playing the game - I see it around me constantly. As in most of life's pursuits, we're burdened by financial restrictions. You can't build a collider or an electron microscope or an x-ray telescope with pocket change. In the scientists view, they will do anything to receive proper funding. The last thing on their minds while doing the actual research is the Defense's interest. That only enters the situation when it's a week before your annual report is due and you use your creativity to convince the powers that be that your research is important. Proposal writing is an ART, not a SCIENCE.
(2) Maybe we should look at the Defense-to-education ratio. There is absolutely no substitute for smart, motivated people. These are becoming increasingly few and far between...particularly in the decrease of physics/engineering majors (with the exception of CS) over the past decade or two. All of the smartest students in Science Grad school in this country are from abroad. That is well known. How long can we play this game with the allure of money to control research? Hence the cycle continues. Get Exxon and company into prime form, and we'll all be happy...i guess. Oh, then people will hate us more, and we'll have to spend more money.... There is only a limited amount of wealth in this world. Let us not forget this, people.
The minute my research becomes viable for defense is the minute I stop. Bottom line: I don't mind using their money, as long as I know it's in the pursuit of fundamental knowledge of how our physical world operates.
What ever you do, don't touch the L-I-T-E beer!!! Why fool yourself into pretending to enjoy a tasteless, nutrient-deprived, yellow piss that will only mildly satiate your desire to drink to get drunk. Grain alcohol anyone? Enjoying a fine brew or two in a sitting is perfectly fine if you still want to be in shape. Agreed: no books, websites, or anything. It's gotta come from within - bike to work! Run your errands on foot or on bike. You'll be happier.
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0! = 1 Not for its beauty, but for it's craftsmanship.
Or Violet.... in which case, you'd better duck.
That's funny. I know my attention span is damaged because my 'forward' button is worn out. Plus, it's all in the thrill of gambling what's next anyways. Content? Who needs it anymore?
So, who's with me? I will never purchase another Bud again, only fractionally for the reasons discussed here, but mostly for its globalistic quality dive. Another thing: Have they come up with taste bud (yes, intended) enhancers/deconvoluters yet? And, if so, how much money is Bud/Coors/Miller pouring into it? Sign on! (and drink local)
And along those lines.... if we peer closer and closer, say observing a single atom, there's no possible way to define it as a solid or a liquid without reference to interactions.
Anyone got an inspiring phase diagram?
Anyone infuriated with this discussion? Is there anything that's been established resembling a sort of 'open source' music project? If not, I declare myself founder and chairman. Let's get to work. Who's with me?
Amen. And, as an amateur musician myself, I can realte. However, it's not like musicians are the only affected group. It's simply division of the rich and poor by greater and greater amounts as we "progress". It's gotta be stopped by the leaders, but when the leaders are the rich, you're screwed. Only other way to cure our state: finance education. Support the arts. Achieve cultural awareness. Why do these expectations sound so riddiculous for the American populace?
Is that plead to W a legitimate request, or a feverish reaction out of frustration, realizing corrupt state we're in? Always lead by example.
They couldn't effectively expand their kingdom because of instabilities in climate. East-west climate is far more robust and dependable from year to year. In fact, the fall of the Mayan civilization has been attributed to a slight drought that brought the whole show down. Well, it's not my theory - complain to Jared Diamond. He seems to be convinced.
And a lot of luck along the way. Lands that extend east-west had a much better chance of developing that north-south land.
And, whoever stumbled upon beer in this timeframe (Sumerians) should definitely be added to the list. Who goes around tasting rotten barley juice?
...or pneumatic tubes. My personal favorite.
To argue that the US spends "too much" on Defense is hard to qualify. For these reasons: (1) A LARGE part of defense funding goes to basic scientific research ( I can tell you about mine if you're interested, and if you can tell me in 4 steps how that will immediately create a "better" bomb, I'll give you a cookie.) Exactly how much of this can be attributed to "battlefield dividends" is rather cloudy. The DOE/NSF gets cut since it's harder to make the case that your research has application or positive financial ramifications down the road. The only reason the defense departments get all the money, is because this is what is accepted by the MAJORITY of americans. They want to believe that the money being poured into this endless bucket will save an american life. "Fight the ideal war?!" Scientists are purely playing the game - I see it around me constantly. As in most of life's pursuits, we're burdened by financial restrictions. You can't build a collider or an electron microscope or an x-ray telescope with pocket change. In the scientists view, they will do anything to receive proper funding. The last thing on their minds while doing the actual research is the Defense's interest. That only enters the situation when it's a week before your annual report is due and you use your creativity to convince the powers that be that your research is important. Proposal writing is an ART, not a SCIENCE. (2) Maybe we should look at the Defense-to-education ratio. There is absolutely no substitute for smart, motivated people. These are becoming increasingly few and far between...particularly in the decrease of physics/engineering majors (with the exception of CS) over the past decade or two. All of the smartest students in Science Grad school in this country are from abroad. That is well known. How long can we play this game with the allure of money to control research? Hence the cycle continues. Get Exxon and company into prime form, and we'll all be happy...i guess. Oh, then people will hate us more, and we'll have to spend more money.... There is only a limited amount of wealth in this world. Let us not forget this, people. The minute my research becomes viable for defense is the minute I stop. Bottom line: I don't mind using their money, as long as I know it's in the pursuit of fundamental knowledge of how our physical world operates.
What ever you do, don't touch the L-I-T-E beer!!! Why fool yourself into pretending to enjoy a tasteless, nutrient-deprived, yellow piss that will only mildly satiate your desire to drink to get drunk. Grain alcohol anyone? Enjoying a fine brew or two in a sitting is perfectly fine if you still want to be in shape. Agreed: no books, websites, or anything. It's gotta come from within - bike to work! Run your errands on foot or on bike. You'll be happier.
Mich Ultra = The Gatorade of Beers.
Who are they kidding?
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