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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd March 2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,374
Posted By CriticalThanking
I've had solar for probably 10 years. Panels and...

I've had solar for probably 10 years. Panels and inverters got replaced under warranty (fully free) this year.

It is mostly transparent to me except for the bill. Having said that, the most...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 15th February 2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,810
Posted By CriticalThanking
I'm always part of some group doing specialized...

I'm always part of some group doing specialized triage/fixes that doesn't fit the way Agile is implemented for other teams in the same reporting hierarchy. We continually mess up their metrics. I...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 30th November 2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By CriticalThanking
I checked those earlier - my apologies for not...

I checked those earlier - my apologies for not saying so in the original post. The only new info I have is that I now realize I have Mozilla Thunderbird. I'm wondering if that is to blame.

To be...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 30th November 2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By CriticalThanking
Firefox crash notice?

For the last couple of days I've been getting a popup from "Mozilla Crash Reporter." I don't use Firefox. It's certainly possible something I run in the background could be trying to use it since it...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 29th April 2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By CriticalThanking
Wikipedia block appeal?

I finally decided I might have enough knowledge on a topic that I wanted to contribute something on Wikipedia. I tried to create an account but was told I was blocked because of a range ban for...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th March 2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,214
Posted By CriticalThanking
Assuming the ice is simply water, then the...

Assuming the ice is simply water, then the question is the impact of drink temperature. Since stroke is such a rare occurrence, controlled, in-lab sessions would not be practical.

Unless there is...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 4th March 2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By CriticalThanking
I've been dealing with things in real life (not...

I've been dealing with things in real life (not sure whether the immortal or mortal one). Last I checked, Jabba was going to get with another stats expert. Did that happen?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th February 2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,587
Posted By CriticalThanking
My doctor is a geriatric specialist and told me...

My doctor is a geriatric specialist and told me shingles pain is "one of the most common causes of pain-related suicide....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 6th February 2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 37,201
Posted By CriticalThanking
Sigh. Youtube is blocked at work.

Sigh. Youtube is blocked at work.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th January 2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,356
Posted By CriticalThanking
I'd have to listen to it again, but I don't think...

I'd have to listen to it again, but I don't think they are that kind of corporation or are not one at all. I could be wrong. The members are all voting owners. The court ruled there would have to be...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th January 2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,356
Posted By CriticalThanking
This can absolutely be relevant to daily life. I...

This can absolutely be relevant to daily life. I ran into this on a podcast discussing the tax situation in California. Country club golf courses still pay taxes at the locked in rate from the 1960s...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 23rd January 2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3,843
Views: 432,191
Posted By CriticalThanking
IRS being asked to weigh in on crypto...

IRS being asked to weigh in on crypto (https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/17/irs-steps-up-tax-enforcement-for-cryptocurrencies.html).
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th January 2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,592
Posted By CriticalThanking
I interpreted Ginger's post as talking about the...

I interpreted Ginger's post as talking about the person with whom I was having the Facebook chat, not talking about you.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th January 2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,592
Posted By CriticalThanking
CDC Exam?

I'm in a Facebook "discussion" about drug side effects and a person says they know what they are talking about because he "passed the CDC Exam I". I tried a search on Google and at the CDC site, but...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 8th January 2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By CriticalThanking
Jabba, Exhibit 1 could certainly be...

Jabba,

Exhibit 1 could certainly be evidence. You would be tagged and stored in an evidence locker, but you are a tangible thing that could be submitted as evidence. Don't store yourself in a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th December 2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 21,428
Posted By CriticalThanking
Just an old one. And I can't read "Ol'...

Just an old one.


And I can't read "Ol' 97" in anything but the cadence of "Edmund Fitzgerald." Now I have Gordon Lightfoot's voice stuck in my head.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th December 2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,669
Posted By CriticalThanking
2 relatives fine decades after catching it early....

2 relatives fine decades after catching it early. They were fortunate on the type. Lost one relative who simply refused to go to the doctor for years until too late. One cow-orker currently...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th December 2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By CriticalThanking
...and apparently not a degree in proofreading. I...

...and apparently not a degree in proofreading. I shall intentionally exclude an apostrophe from a future post to make up for it.

CriticalThanking now eats, shoots and leaves.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th December 2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By CriticalThanking
You are all certifiable as far as I am concerned.

You are all certifiable as far as I am concerned.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th December 2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By CriticalThanking
Meh - I choose not to doubt existence of a...

Meh - I choose not to doubt existence of a vintage certification, though it's being brought up by Jabba ticks yet another fallacy box. I have a BA in Math and some graduate courses in Math. That was...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 5th December 2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,182
Posted By CriticalThanking
In addition to all the things above that stick in...

In addition to all the things above that stick in my craw, I have several more.

I almost always have multiple tabs and/or apps open. If I move my mouse toward the edge of the frame, the web page...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 20th November 2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,811
Posted By CriticalThanking
In an interesting (and sad) twist, perhaps up to...

In an interesting (and sad) twist, perhaps up to a million cars were destroyed (https://www.wired.com/story/harvey-houston-cars-ruined/) in hurricane Harvey. There will certainly be demand for more...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th November 2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By CriticalThanking
I'll take D. All of the above.

I'll take D. All of the above.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th November 2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 47,716
Posted By CriticalThanking
+1 Many thanks to all.

+1

Many thanks to all.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th November 2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,594
Posted By CriticalThanking
Congrats, The Sparrow. I wish we had a bigger...

Congrats, The Sparrow. I wish we had a bigger early music scene here.

Seriously jealous of your growing instrument collection. I can't retire yet - the cost of my coming instrument addition is...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th November 2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By CriticalThanking
When you slow the bus below 60 mph* and then...

When you slow the bus below 60 mph* and then speed back up, is it the same particular 60 mph?

*Assuming Keneau Reeves can stop the bomb from detonating.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 4th November 2017, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By CriticalThanking
Thanks. I've forwarded her these comments. We'll...

Thanks. I've forwarded her these comments. We'll see if we get a new member out of it.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 3rd November 2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By CriticalThanking
Battle in the Gulf of Venice?

I have a friend who is looking for "any information on a battle in the Gulf of Venice participated in by the Royal Navy between around 1700 to 1850."

Are there any folks here with some background?...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st November 2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,721
Posted By CriticalThanking
[Haven't seen your avatar in a while, ynot. Maybe...

[Haven't seen your avatar in a while, ynot. Maybe you are posting in areas I don't frequent. Either way, glad to see you.]

At what point will expansion make all but the gravitationally bound...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th October 2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 21,811
Posted By CriticalThanking
It can work both ways. The camera could see...

It can work both ways. The camera could see something you can't. Should it stop you from pulling out, just warn you, or do nothing?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th October 2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,334
Views: 154,910
Posted By CriticalThanking
At which point Mary threw a giant boulder and...

At which point Mary threw a giant boulder and killed the sinner. Jesus then said "Mom, sometimes you really tick me off."

Everyone with a sense of humor really needs to read the Lamb: The Gospel...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th October 2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 21,811
Posted By CriticalThanking
Arlington, TX just demonstrated a slow-speed,...

Arlington, TX just demonstrated a slow-speed, driverless people mover bus... thing to go between the Ranger stadium and Cowboy stadium. They are less than 1/2 mile apart. The demo actually showed it...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th October 2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 83,863
Posted By CriticalThanking
My friend Gilbert (pronounced Jilbert) from PR...

My friend Gilbert (pronounced Jilbert) from PR translated for another PR friend who works in immigration. They do have language "tests" to sniff out possible illegal immigrants. They might hold up...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd October 2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3,846
Views: 624,164
Posted By CriticalThanking
If you all will just invest a bit of money, we...

If you all will just invest a bit of money, we can have that analogy up and working once we solve some simple engineering problems.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th September 2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 83,863
Posted By CriticalThanking
I read an unsupported comment that even if the...

I read an unsupported comment that even if the Jones act were waived (as has been done before), there are currently no port facilities to deal with the shipping. That's still not a reason to avoid...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 21st September 2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,520
Posted By CriticalThanking
I will be watching the series during the marathon...

I will be watching the series during the marathon session on the weekend.

There is an episode of Malcom Gladwell's podcast Revisionist History that talks about the change in interpretation of the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st September 2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,236
Posted By CriticalThanking
Even more OT... there used to be a comic called...

Even more OT... there used to be a comic called The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. There was a story arc about a pet spa owner who really used the abandoned animals for fur coats, et al. He was...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th September 2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,449
Posted By CriticalThanking
Hmm... stabbing with a gun is better than...

Hmm... stabbing with a gun is better than stabbing with a knife? Never tried it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th September 2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,459
Posted By CriticalThanking
The Mountain was killed by the Prince Oberon...

The Mountain was killed by the Prince Oberon using personticore venom.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th September 2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,406
Posted By CriticalThanking
Some day the news will realize that Puerto Rico...

Some day the news will realize that Puerto Rico *is* part of the USA.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th September 2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 36,415
Posted By CriticalThanking
Yeah - trailer wiring connections are...

Yeah - trailer wiring connections are frustrating. We seem to be moving toward a more standard connection type, but I frequently see trailers with multiple connectors wired up because you never know...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th September 2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By CriticalThanking
I can't remember if this has been asked before....

I can't remember if this has been asked before. Has Jabba been introduced to DoronShadmi and his ideas (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11849098&postcount=2721) of modes of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th September 2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,338
Posted By CriticalThanking
Hey, now! The Cowboys are in Arlington. We...

Hey, now! The Cowboys are in Arlington. We mid-cities folks are the idiots. :D
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th August 2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 469
Views: 70,150
Posted By CriticalThanking
I'd appreciate some input. My city is on the edge...

I'd appreciate some input. My city is on the edge of the totality path for 2024. The mayor has already instructed city staff to start planning for it. There is a park next to city hall that could be...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd August 2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 469
Views: 70,150
Posted By CriticalThanking
The local university science department gave out...

The local university science department gave out glasses. I made a pinhole viewer from a Pringles can, and another from a cardboard box and a saltine cracker - 12 images! I took them all out to the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th July 2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,126
Posted By CriticalThanking
Try this link...

Try this link (https://ask.audio/articles/music-theory-432-hz-tuning-separating-fact-from-fiction).

https://ask.audio/articles/music-theory-432-hz-tuning-separating-fact-from-fiction
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 20th July 2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,916
Posted By CriticalThanking
The History Network is military history,...

The History Network is military history, typically short pieces. Usually focuses on a single battle/campaign per episode. Not bad.

More votes for Hardcore History and Revisionist History. For...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 13th July 2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By CriticalThanking
"With my next shot, I'm going to miss your ear by...

"With my next shot, I'm going to miss your ear by 3 inches." Should you be afraid or not?

If you end up with one between the eyes, can you be sure I was intending to shoot you? What was your...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 6th July 2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,024
Posted By CriticalThanking
I await monkeys' inventing their version of the...

I await monkeys' inventing their version of the of the atlatl or jai alai cesta. We are doomed.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd June 2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 23,684
Posted By CriticalThanking
Balloon framing doesn't use balloons!

Balloon framing doesn't use balloons!
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