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Forum: Welcome! 22nd January 2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,567
Posted By Minadin
So, I'm not a new member, but I took about a...

So, I'm not a new member, but I took about a 3-year break, and was surprised to see that the forums had moved.

Still, it looks like my old account is mostly intact, and that a lot of familiar...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 21st October 2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,532
Posted By Minadin
Old thread on the topic: ...

Old thread on the topic:

http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70154
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 21st October 2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,532
Posted By Minadin
http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/imageh...

http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/imagehosting/thum_1253245ae6cf556e33.jpg (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3690)
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Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 21st October 2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6,402
Views: 498,479
Posted By Minadin
Chris - your videos are probably fairly dry to...

Chris - your videos are probably fairly dry to people who haven't dealt with Truthers in any substantial way, but they are, so far, logically and factually spot-on, and I appreciate them.

Thanks.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 21st October 2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 21,334
Posted By Minadin
Ergo - What do you think happens to the...

Ergo - What do you think happens to the structural properties of steel at, let's say, halfway between room temperature and the melting point?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th October 2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
Stories like this one make my blood boil. We...

Stories like this one make my blood boil. We need to focus some attention on this case, now.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 12th October 2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,003
Posted By Minadin
In the last 3 years, Bigfoot discussions...

In the last 3 years, Bigfoot discussions outnumber 9/11 discussions, by about 12 to 0, at least in my office.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 10th October 2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,555
Posted By Minadin
It's a good thing you're not an engineer.

It's a good thing you're not an engineer.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th October 2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
Well?

Well?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th October 2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
Well, to transcribe them, it might cost ~ $200...

Well, to transcribe them, it might cost ~ $200 more, but even if you didn't do that, at least you would have the recording.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th October 2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
Lash, I always appreciate reading your posts,...

Lash, I always appreciate reading your posts, especially on legal matters, as they are always well-reasoned and persuasive. I imagine that you're a pretty good attorney, based on that.

Therefore,...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th October 2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,835
Posted By Minadin
"I was just over here the other day and I did not...

"I was just over here the other day and I did not see this" <points to clouds>

LMAO.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th October 2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,835
Posted By Minadin
In a word: No. In two words: Thankfully, No.

In a word: No. In two words: Thankfully, No.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th October 2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
I thought they didn't have that sentence in Italy?

I thought they didn't have that sentence in Italy?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th October 2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 27,167
Posted By Minadin
Basically. The ICC is a group of building...

Basically. The ICC is a group of building officials (in the US, mostly, which makes their name about as inane as calling the US baseball championships the World Series) that makes comments and...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th October 2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 27,167
Posted By Minadin
And, my buddy's name has still not been removed...

And, my buddy's name has still not been removed from that list, after, what, 3 years?

There are virtually NO practicing architects who subscribe to this malarkey.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th October 2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 29,276
Posted By Minadin
Oh, that's awesome, I was one of the original...

Oh, that's awesome, I was one of the original nominators! (#20)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th October 2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 18,497
Posted By Minadin
I'm not sad that he's dead, but I do question the...

I'm not sad that he's dead, but I do question the legal and constitutional ramifications of this action. He was an American citizen, if I am not mistaken.

I disagree with Obama on a lot of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th October 2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
In the very first thread, a couple of years ago,...

In the very first thread, a couple of years ago, now, I was very skeptical of your position on this case. In fact, I thought it more likely that you were wrong, than that you were right.

As the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd October 2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
Well, I'm sorry that Amanda still got stuck with...

Well, I'm sorry that Amanda still got stuck with the defamation charge. I suppose that the jurists decided that there wasn't enough that had changed, evidentially, since the first trial, to warrant...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st October 2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
They blurred out the man-region of Michelangelo's...

They blurred out the man-region of Michelangelo's David in the segment on Florence. Wow.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th September 2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,559
Posted By Minadin
Actually, the casino operating companies are...

Actually, the casino operating companies are pushing for the legalization of expanded online gaming. Seems counter-intuitive, right? Wouldn't that create competition for them?

On the one hand,...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th September 2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16,117
Views: 1,340,020
Posted By Minadin
I have not been following this case as closely as...

I have not been following this case as closely as many of you have.

Is there a general consensus among skeptics as to Knox's guilt / innocence?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 23rd August 2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 695
Views: 35,838
Posted By Minadin
Hey Hok! Good to see you're still around. I...

Hey Hok! Good to see you're still around. I hope you've (still) been giving Tricky a lot of trouble in my absence.

I don't have a lot of time for conspiracy theory nonsense these days - not...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 23rd August 2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 695
Views: 35,838
Posted By Minadin
If they put their names on that list, they DON'T...

If they put their names on that list, they DON'T respect science.

You could probably come up with a list of 400 professors who believe in ghosts, and I would say the same thing.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 23rd August 2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,156
Posted By Minadin
When Tupac and Biggie came over to my house last...

When Tupac and Biggie came over to my house last weekend for ribs, they said this was part of the cover-up, like they planned from the beginning.

They were going on and on about it, when Elvis...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 23rd August 2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 17,835
Posted By Minadin
What is the FUNNIEST or MOST ENTERTAINING conspiracy theory?

I was thinking about this recently. Flat-earthers, as stupid as they are, make me sad. 9-11 nut-balls make me angry.

But, chem-trails adherents honestly make me laugh out loud. I just don't...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
I absolutely agree with informing over mandating....

I absolutely agree with informing over mandating.

I do use CFL's in my house in some cases, and in others, I have incandescent or Low-voltage lighting. I also use LED's. It depends on the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
What did you guys do with your dimmer switches?

What did you guys do with your dimmer switches?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
LED's are awesome, but maybe in 30 years they'll...

LED's are awesome, but maybe in 30 years they'll be talking about them like Geni is talking about incandescents. Who can say? That's the marvel of innovation.

I just think that all options need...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
What are you thinking of, in terms of buildings? ...

What are you thinking of, in terms of buildings? Strip malls and office buildings? Those typically have a rather high line voltage compared to your home. And the lighting quality is rather poor. ...
Forum: USA Politics 26th May 2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 11,046
Posted By Minadin
I like this. Next month, say that...

I like this.

Next month, say that Republicans want to outlaw energy-efficient windows.

Month after that, Democrats want to outlaw barbeque grills.

ad infinitum . . .

Your bills would...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
You can replace fixtures. It might be possible...

You can replace fixtures. It might be possible to modify some of them. Then there is the question of what sort of voltage the building's using. A commercial building isn't wired like your...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
And Mhaze is right about LED's, too. It seems...

And Mhaze is right about LED's, too. It seems like they are getting better and better, every time they come out with something new.

CFL's have their problems, but they are still appropriate in...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th May 2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 60,212
Posted By Minadin
There are several properties of incandescent...

There are several properties of incandescent lamps that are superior, in some instances, to the other options, as Mhaze mentioned. Dimming is a major one in my view; also the color temperature.
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 31,646
Posted By Minadin
Yeah, I'm a jerk. But, I'm also kinda...

Yeah, I'm a jerk.

But, I'm also kinda pissed I didn't start the rapturepets.com website.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 653
Views: 52,765
Posted By Minadin
The Bible is a great text; everyone should read...

The Bible is a great text; everyone should read it.

So much of what is taken for granted in Western culture refers the the Bible, either directly, or indirectly. So, it's good to know, for...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 31,646
Posted By Minadin
Honestly, I know that this sort of stuff is...

Honestly, I know that this sort of stuff is dangerous to the very gullible. But, even the very strictly fundie Christians I know were laughing at this. One of them pointed me to an 'atheist'...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 31,646
Posted By Minadin
Throw him into Mount Doom?

Throw him into Mount Doom?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd May 2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 31,646
Posted By Minadin
I'm kinda pissed that the rapture didn't come...

I'm kinda pissed that the rapture didn't come yesterday. Not because I didn't get raptured, I think we all knew that wasn't going to happen, but my very religious buddy who definitely would have...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th May 2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,098
Posted By Minadin
My understanding was that those rules applied...

My understanding was that those rules applied among Jews, and not, for instance, when they were dealing with a non-Jew. But, I could be mistaken regarding that, as I have not delved into that too...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th May 2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,485
Posted By Minadin
In a way, the petition is asking that homeopathic...

In a way, the petition is asking that homeopathic remedies be given the same treatment and consideration as real western science-based medicines.

If these cures are as effective as advertised,...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th May 2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,485
Posted By Minadin
So, Kumar, may I assume that you and Bruce will...

So, Kumar, may I assume that you and Bruce will not be signing the petition?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd May 2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 25,661
Posted By Minadin
Minadin's Law...

Minadin's Law (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=3950175#post3950175) =p

Also, the OP photo is CLEARLY photoshopped, and says so in the tags - they obscured a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd May 2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,894
Posted By Minadin
Baloney. Fox News says he IS dead. ...

Baloney. Fox News says he IS dead.

UMzTNlNG-tg

Zombie Obama? If he has risen again that just makes him that much closer to being the 'messiah' the right likes to claim =p/
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd May 2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,098
Posted By Minadin
Jews became major players in the finance industry...

Jews became major players in the finance industry because their religion had more lenient rules regarding moneylending and usury than did western Christianity. IF you were a high risk client, you...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd May 2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 12,878
Posted By Minadin
Well, in Western societies, it would have been...

Well, in Western societies, it would have been held for a few days at least, up to a week, before a funeral. The Islamic tradition seems to favor a more rapid burial / disposal; within 24 hours.
...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd May 2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 13,482
Posted By Minadin
http://www.miller-mccune.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

http://www.miller-mccune.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mmw_CO2footprint_111510.pdf
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd May 2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,894
Posted By Minadin
I can see why they are carefully considering this...

I can see why they are carefully considering this situation.

Some people want the photos released. But, people who are wont to disbelieve will not be convinced, regardless. There are probably...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd May 2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,485
Posted By Minadin
Homeopathy Petition

If you haven't yet signed the following petition (started by the JREF), please consider doing so now:

http://www.change.org/petitions/close-the-quack-medicine-loophole-for-homeopathic-remedies
...
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