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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th January 2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,166
Posted By Jodie
Over here in the states, or at least in my state,...

Over here in the states, or at least in my state, certain vaccines are required for school. The MMR is one of them. Children can't attend school without them. They are given a one time, 30-day...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th December 2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
Merry Christmas to you too RRS.

Merry Christmas to you too RRS.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th October 2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
I wonder now why it was ever lively.....good to...

I wonder now why it was ever lively.....good to see you Parcher.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th October 2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jodie
It depends on the person's age and condition;...

It depends on the person's age and condition; this is the first year that the CDC made a firm recommendation on what type of flu vaccine that would be most appropriate for those 65 and older. IMO,...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th October 2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
So who is still alive here after all of these...

So who is still alive here after all of these years? I see Drew is here, good to see you.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th October 2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,816
Posted By Jodie
I do the flu campaign for public health in my...

I do the flu campaign for public health in my state. What we are seeing is what happened this past winter in Australia. It is peaking early, 98% of the cases are influenza A. The numbers aren't any...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 27th December 2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,709
Views: 178,674
Posted By Jodie
All I can say is "seeing is believing". Had it...

All I can say is "seeing is believing". Had it not been a HIPPA violation some of these folks should have toured an ICU during the peak of the pandemic.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th May 2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,453
Posted By Jodie
I've never had acupuncture and they don't cover...

I've never had acupuncture and they don't cover this in my state. Having worked in an acute rehabilitation center 20 years ago we were trained to be aware of the dermatomes of spinal cord injured...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th May 2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 35,314
Posted By Jodie
I imagine that if the family requests it not be a...

I imagine that if the family requests it not be a media case that might have some sway, Ryan's father is in law enforcement. That might have been a professional courtesy extended to him
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th May 2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
You have to have a physical address and not...

You have to have a physical address and not simply a P.O. Box though.....
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th April 2021, 03:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 35,314
Posted By Jodie
I've followed this since I live in the SC area...

I've followed this since I live in the SC area where Buell now resides, very interesting information.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th April 2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
I believe I did unless that person in question...

I believe I did unless that person in question was messing with me. How many boats with Creekfreak on it in the right area could there be? I guess it's possible it was a coincidence.

I also live...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th April 2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
He did, same name as his handle but it was way...

He did, same name as his handle but it was way smaller and not as rigged out as he liked to describe it.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th April 2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
I got banned for calling whoever that yahoo was (...

I got banned for calling whoever that yahoo was ( can't remember his screen name now) that managed it "warped". I'm sure worse was said by others. It really is no great loss Drew.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th October 2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
Oh I think I have you beat there:D To this...

Oh I think I have you beat there:D

To this day, I'm not exactly sure why.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 1st October 2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,192
Posted By Jodie
I'm not a huge fan of SW either but I did go to...

I'm not a huge fan of SW either but I did go to the theater's and watch every movie because my husband was a fan. I'm in the same boat that is positive that Darth Vader said , "Luke, I am your...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 1st October 2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,192
Posted By Jodie
That must be it. Not sure about Elvis though, but...

That must be it. Not sure about Elvis though, but it doesn't really matter, I was never a big fan.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th September 2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,079
Posted By Jodie
Piaget went to several countries around the world...

Piaget went to several countries around the world to develop his theory. He wanted to get rid of the cultural bias that might impact child psychological development. It was as good as it could get...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st September 2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 67,623
Posted By Jodie
I'm experimenting too to see what I can add to my...

I'm experimenting too to see what I can add to my menus. I go through binges with things, also, and then lose interest when something else appeals to me.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st September 2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 67,623
Posted By Jodie
Diabetes education classes, but I'm a nurse too...

Diabetes education classes, but I'm a nurse too so I had a general idea what portion control was.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th September 2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,192
Posted By Jodie
I distinctly remember the monopoly man having a...

I distinctly remember the monopoly man having a monocle and cane, now he doesn't. I thought the company changed it and didn't give it a second thought when I bought the game. I later found out that...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th September 2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 67,623
Posted By Jodie
I have noticed that plain unprocessed food suits...

I have noticed that plain unprocessed food suits me better. If I eat too much processed food it runs through me so I stick with the basics; chicken, fish, some lean beef, fruits, veggies, and rice...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th September 2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 67,623
Posted By Jodie
I think genetics plays a part, I'm fat and became...

I think genetics plays a part, I'm fat and became fat in my teens, despite eating exactly the same things that my sister and brother ate during our childhood. They remained slender until middle age....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th September 2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,008
Posted By Jodie
If we continue to wear masks and social distance...

If we continue to wear masks and social distance the flu season will be much less severe, just depends on how much cooperation you get from the public, what the mandates are from state to state so we...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th September 2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,079
Posted By Jodie
Yes, they are just starting to think like adults...

Yes, they are just starting to think like adults so it takes practice and time for a child to learn how to use those skills to determine if something is true or false. Just like anything else, it...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th September 2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,079
Posted By Jodie
You might review Piaget's developmental...

You might review Piaget's developmental milestones and adjust your approach with that in mind. At that age, it would be rare for them to be able to think abstractly.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th September 2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
I lost interest way before the pandemic but I'm...

I lost interest way before the pandemic but I'm glad to see some of you still here.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th September 2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 76,339
Posted By Jodie
Not to be off topic, just dropping in to say...

Not to be off topic, just dropping in to say hello. I was away for awhile and was hoping everyone was doing well.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th February 2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,893
Posted By Jodie
Well, it was odd to say the least, it's been so...

Well, it was odd to say the least, it's been so long ago now that I can't remember if we changed the bulb in that room or not prior to her dentures going missing. I've seen little old women knock...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th February 2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,893
Posted By Jodie
They do, but she wasn't able to get up stairs...

They do, but she wasn't able to get up stairs without assistance, I just can't see her climbing on anything to put them up in the light fixture. If she did do it, I never figured out how she managed...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th February 2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,893
Posted By Jodie
Yes, my grandmother who had dementia. I was...

Yes, my grandmother who had dementia. I was changing her sheets and happened to glance up at the light fixture and saw a "U" shape inside the glass. I didn't know what it was so I got a chair and...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 17th February 2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,893
Posted By Jodie
The only human's in the house were me, a 72 year...

The only human's in the house were me, a 72 year old woman, and a 94 year old woman. I didn't do it and the other two couldn't balance or climb anything to put it up there. The mystery remains...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th February 2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 64,893
Posted By Jodie
I don't know about apparitions but some really...

I don't know about apparitions but some really weird stuff that I've discussed on here before has happened to me. The weirdest incident was finding my grandmother's lost dentures in the flush mount...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th November 2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
Nevermind, You aren't known for your upstanding...

Nevermind, You aren't known for your upstanding honesty in my experience. Blatantly denied all of your dealings with me so I'm going to have to side with Chris on this one, you signed what he...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th October 2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 76,339
Posted By Jodie
LOLOLOL....the stupid names for those "missions"...

LOLOLOL....the stupid names for those "missions" always got me.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th October 2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,174
Posted By Jodie
Why can't it be a bear track? This is the time of...

Why can't it be a bear track? This is the time of year they wander down from the mountains, they come into residential areas all of the time.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th November 2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Why does the absence of time mean there can be no...

Why does the absence of time mean there can be no possibility of a creator?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,434
Posted By Jodie
I've added lightweights to my exercise routine...

I've added lightweights to my exercise routine simply to prevent or delay the onset of osteoporosis.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 24th November 2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Perhaps Newton refers to an evolution of...

Perhaps Newton refers to an evolution of consciousness? There are no "gods" in the way we think of "god". As time proceeds, knowledge advances, maybe we will see and appreciate the divinity of the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th November 2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Here is an article that discusses religion as a...

Here is an article that discusses religion as a byproduct of evolutionary adaptation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/04/magazine/04evolution.t.html
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th November 2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
The fact that the trait persists since we evolved...

The fact that the trait persists since we evolved to speak might be a good place to start. As with everything, it's probably not a specific isolated change, but a combination of many different...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 18th November 2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,434
Posted By Jodie
Well I'm considered overweight but wouldn't call...

Well I'm considered overweight but wouldn't call myself morbidly obese at 170 lbs. Still, I could lose some weight, but I think older women look bad without some extra pounds.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th November 2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
test, i think its working now. As I was...

test, i think its working now.

As I was saying, evolution is a continuous process. Not all evolutionary processes end up being beneficial. The capacity to develop or conceive of religious beliefs...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th November 2018, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Eolution is a ontinous proess. I wis I ould reply...

Eolution is a ontinous proess. I wis I ould reply n my keyboard is nott funtioning orretly.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th November 2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
So does that mean that the universe can't exist...

So does that mean that the universe can't exist as a living thing/entity/ or whatever you might want to call it?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th November 2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
I'm not sure how it's a stretch. My original...

I'm not sure how it's a stretch. My original comment was that religious/spiritual belief might be an evolutionary step for further development of consciousness regardless of the validity of the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th November 2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Here is an older research article about...

Here is an older research article about programmable DNA to guide inorganic nanoparticles into different crystalline states that can reproduce themselves:
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th November 2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Here is another article that explains the reason...

Here is another article that explains the reason why these God threads go on and on and on in this forum dedicated to skepticism. Kind of like, " If I keep asking for proof of the divine knowing it...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th November 2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Here are a few more articles discussing...

Here are a few more articles discussing evolutionary adaptations and religious belief:

http://www.pnas.org/content/106/12/4876.full

https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(10)00052-8
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th November 2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 110,804
Posted By Jodie
Technically there are no such things as little...

Technically there are no such things as little balls revolving around a nuclear ball in an atom. They are energy fields, not literal balls, that's a fact. Chemistry uses that visual model so that you...
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