Marc Poulin

The war with Iran is the next stage of Israel’s post–October 7 strategy. They have dealt with the immediate perpetrators and neighboring proxy fronts . But chopping off their head is not enough. Now they are dealing the Iranian state infrastructure that supports, arms, funds and coordinates much of the wider terror network. ‘Netty’ said that Ham…[Read more]

One has to have a plan in order to know when the objectives are reached.

I think “mushrooms…and…blue cheese vodka”…have much to answer for 🙂

Yes Simon but I would treat “fundamental” and “thorough” differently. A model can be thorough by including many relevant factors, but that doesn’t make all those factors fundamental.

What I’m pushing back on is the physics habit of treating “fundamental” as meaning “smallest,” “indivisible,” or “basic ingredient.” I agree that something can…[Read more]

Have a great week!!

I generally try to leave personal commentary out of the main page and just publish the linked headlines. But I am in no mood for any religious bigots or theist bullshit this week. 🙂

I am forever in search of the perfect red lentil stew. I had one from Andhra Bhavan this evening that came close.

Then I heard about Genesis 25: 29-34 where Esau came home exhausted and hungry after hunting. Jacob was cooking a red stew — traditionally understood as lentil stew.

Esau said “Give me some of that red stew.” Jacob replied: “Sell…[Read more]

Just for clarity my “I guess you might say he not a no-goodnik, he just misunderstood…” was referring to Larry David and not Fullermingjr  🙂

Jake, I guess you might say he not a no-goodnik, he just misunderstood…

jakelafort wrote:
Yes, chimpanzees exhibit culture, defined as behaviors that are socially transmitted rather than genetically inherited or caused solely by ecological factors.

Don’t honeybees tell each other (reporting information) where to find newly-discovered nectar-hunting grounds, which then send other bees (behavior) to exploit…[Read more]

Great Strega…I’ll take Europe and you moderate America…Ok 🙂

Yes, alternative medicine is an alternative to medicine. However acupuncture is just as effective when used in conjunction with aromatherapy !!  I know someone who spent almost 3K on a course of it for sciatica and was no better off after the final session. I eventually persuaded him to try the “dead hang” on the calisthenics bars in the local…[Read more]

Have a great week!

Strega wrote:
@regthefronkeyfarmer Apparently I’m no longer a moderator (!) so you’re on your own if anything gets rowdy

Bring it on if you have a god on your side!! 🙂

Seriously Strega, that is not good enough. You will always be more that a participant to us all !!! I am making protest signs. We need more god mods!!

Strega, I will meet up with you in a hour or two…..

Have a great week!