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Forum: Trials and Errors 10th February 2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1,940
Views: 308,948
Posted By Monza
You are absolutely correct. There is a well known...

You are absolutely correct. There is a well known math problem that illustrates this well.

A car laps a one-mile long track averaging 60mph. How fast does it need to go on the second lap to...
Forum: Trials and Errors 3rd December 2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
Has there been any more details about the...

Has there been any more details about the previous "accidental discharges"? Without knowing more, my default assumption is that these discharges were an "accident" in that whoever was handling them...
Forum: USA Politics 30th November 2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
How disheartening for the intelligence officials...

How disheartening for the intelligence officials and analysts that they had to dumb down their reports just to get this guy to pay attention to, let alone understand, one of the most important...
Forum: Trials and Errors 24th November 2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 32,458
Posted By Monza
One thing that nobody has really addressed, to my...

One thing that nobody has really addressed, to my knowledge, is what her role was in actually "inventing" the product used. She is not a scientist or engineer, and has precious little...
Forum: Trials and Errors 24th November 2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 32,458
Posted By Monza
There's a video on YouTube of an old interview (I...

There's a video on YouTube of an old interview (I can't remember who with) where she gets a bit excited/animated talking and drops the deep voice schtick. Then she slips back into it once she...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th November 2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 33,477
Posted By Monza
The one thing I still cannot get my head around...

The one thing I still cannot get my head around is people creating NFTs for some "art" that they didn't create and don't own. Early in this thread there was talk about someone making a NFT for the...
Forum: Trials and Errors 10th November 2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,379
Posted By Monza
This is quite confusing. The psychologist has...

This is quite confusing. The psychologist has made claims that someone has been impersonating him. The lady that started this agrees that the psychologist she actually met is not the real doctor. But...
Forum: Trials and Errors 8th November 2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
Ah yes. As the Church teaches, total abstinence...

Ah yes. As the Church teaches, total abstinence prevents pregnancy almost 100% of the time. ;)



Until more information is forthcoming, this seems the most logical explanation of how live...
Forum: Trials and Errors 30th October 2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
Exactly. Realism is not common. Look at all the...

Exactly. Realism is not common. Look at all the movies where someone gets shot and goes flying backwards.
Forum: Trials and Errors 27th October 2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
Thank you for the explanation and insider info,...

Thank you for the explanation and insider info, Delphic Oracle.

Reading the latest account linked above, it's hard to believe how much went wrong. Allegedly, the armorer was not on set at the...
Forum: Trials and Errors 27th October 2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
I don't know what protocols were in place on the...

I don't know what protocols were in place on the set of Rust, but obviously they were not followed. As for what protocols should have been in place, others in this thread have made some comments that...
Forum: Trials and Errors 26th October 2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
Wow, what an ass.

Wow, what an ass.
Forum: Trials and Errors 25th October 2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 32,458
Posted By Monza
I'm very curious how this will turn out. I read...

I'm very curious how this will turn out. I read John Carryrou's book and it's hard to believe that Elizabeth Holmes didn't have any idea her equipment didn't work as advertised. With all the talk...
Forum: USA Politics 25th October 2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 22,686
Posted By Monza
This type of argument against non-traditional...

This type of argument against non-traditional relationships inspired the Garfunkel and Oats song, "Sex with Ducks." Look it up; it's very funny. And it presents a more reasoned and intelligent...
Forum: Trials and Errors 22nd October 2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 125,977
Posted By Monza
They make adapters for guns that use a CO2...

They make adapters for guns that use a CO2 cartridge to recycle the gun. It is used for dry firing practice at home. I think the technology is here to make realistic prop guns that recoil and recycle...
Forum: USA Politics 19th October 2021, 05:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,952
Posted By Monza
The last four are not sequential numbers, at...

The last four are not sequential numbers, at least since 1972, if it ever was. My twin brother's last four SSN differs from mine considerably. His number is lower even though he was born 5 minutes...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th October 2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 55,347
Posted By Monza
A former juror here with my layman's perspective....

A former juror here with my layman's perspective. Several years ago, the first jury I sat on was an assault case. During an argument, a man pulled a gun on the couple he was renting a room from....
Forum: USA Politics 14th October 2021, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
Didn't Mitch McConnell fillibuster his own bill...

Didn't Mitch McConnell fillibuster his own bill once after Democrats tried to pass it? It's not about winning, it's about making sure the other side loses.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th October 2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 55,347
Posted By Monza
Nice summary, DevilsAdvocate. I agree that his...

Nice summary, DevilsAdvocate. I agree that his behavior strongly suggests consciousness of guilt. It's hard to conclude otherwise.
Forum: USA Politics 1st October 2021, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
Someone (not me, because I am too lazy) needs to...

Someone (not me, because I am too lazy) needs to compile a list of Trump's own description of his hires. I know he once said that he would only hire the best people, but I think he's a bit wide of...
Forum: USA Politics 29th September 2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
Not sure if this is a typo or not. If it is, it...

Not sure if this is a typo or not. If it is, it actually makes the quote more accurate.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st September 2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 4,286
Posted By Monza
Did none of you watch Gilligan's Island? Look at...

Did none of you watch Gilligan's Island? Look at all the amazing things you can make with only coconuts and bamboo!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th August 2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 61,372
Posted By Monza
When my brother was working for HSI he handled CP...

When my brother was working for HSI he handled CP cases for a while. His job was to track down the suspect, interview, arrest, and perform searches. He was disturbed by what he had to deal with, but...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd August 2021, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
Jordan Klepper is incredible in that he can...

Jordan Klepper is incredible in that he can insult someone to their face, and it goes right over their head. It's hard to believe there are so many people like this in this country.
Forum: USA Politics 14th July 2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,315
Posted By Monza
So let me get this straight. Trump wanted to...

So let me get this straight. Trump wanted to nominate Kavanaugh, everyone else said he is not a good candidate and to get someone else, Trump disagreed and kept moving forward. Now Trump realizes...
Forum: USA Politics 13th July 2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3,406
Views: 337,965
Posted By Monza
Yes, and some people fool themselves into...

Yes, and some people fool themselves into thinking that those times actually were better. But it really is just nostalgia for our childhood. Before you're an adult you don't really see the true...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th July 2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,385
Views: 310,743
Posted By Monza
What's everyone worried about? As I understand...

What's everyone worried about? As I understand it, come 2024 Kamala Harris as VP gets to choose the next President. What I mean is, the people vote for President but it's really just used to select...
Forum: USA Politics 9th July 2021, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 50,888
Posted By Monza
I always wonder if grade school and high school...

I always wonder if grade school and high school teachers are able to accurately teach the controversies in evolutionary theory. There are some disagreements in the field, though it's with Phd level...
Forum: USA Politics 30th June 2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 19,598
Posted By Monza
That quote cracks me up every time I listen to...

That quote cracks me up every time I listen to that podcast. It shows Trump speaks like an idiot who just mouths words that don't have any real meaning. The question asked was if Rudy was his...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd June 2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,840
Posted By Monza
It may be an opportunity to create a separate...

It may be an opportunity to create a separate force, say a municipal Traffic Safety group. Take the traffic safety and highway patrol duties away from the police. The Traffic Safety Force can have...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd June 2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,923
Posted By Monza
I don't see the satisfaction of dying doing what...

I don't see the satisfaction of dying doing what you love. It kind of means that at the last moment, your love of the activity is suddenly vanquished. Better off to die doing what you hate, then at...
Forum: USA Politics 15th June 2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3,406
Views: 337,965
Posted By Monza
A comment I saw on Twitter said, "Just wait until...

A comment I saw on Twitter said, "Just wait until she hears about slavery!"
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th June 2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,494
Posted By Monza
I agree. I've lived many years in Arizona and...

I agree. I've lived many years in Arizona and Nevada. The long, straight, wide roads in the middle of the desert are now mostly 75. When the national 55mph limit was in place, it seemed so wrong. But...
Forum: USA Politics 7th June 2021, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
No kidding. Whether you're fit or fat, properly...

No kidding. Whether you're fit or fat, properly sized clothes always look better. And he has the ability to get them tailored, but chooses to look like a kid playing dress up.
Forum: USA Politics 4th June 2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
This is how I know Albania borders the Adriatic....

This is how I know Albania borders the Adriatic. The tune will be with me until I die.
Forum: USA Politics 1st June 2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
Must have been fun explaining it to Mrs. Hannity....

Must have been fun explaining it to Mrs. Hannity.

"No, honey. I just wanted some real estate advice, that's all. I asked my real estate mogul friend to recommend a lawyer. Sure he didn't give me...
Forum: USA Politics 25th May 2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
Yeah, you'd think the guy whose election slogan...

Yeah, you'd think the guy whose election slogan was "Lock Her Up" would see the disconnect.
Forum: USA Politics 18th May 2021, 05:43 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 14,487
Posted By Monza
Well said. What's more, there were elected...

Well said. What's more, there were elected congressmen and women who were refusing the certification of President-Elect Biden on the claims that the election was fraudulent - the same election that...
Forum: USA Politics 18th May 2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 144,465
Posted By Monza
I think it was Jay Leno that said celebrity in...

I think it was Jay Leno that said celebrity in politics is like celebrity in Hollywood, but for ugly people.
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
To say nothing of the difference between a...

To say nothing of the difference between a windmill and a wind turbine.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th May 2021, 06:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,568
Posted By Monza
It's getting so hard to keep up the neighbors...

It's getting so hard to keep up the neighbors each Christmas. Everyone tries to outdo each other's decorations.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd May 2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 61,372
Posted By Monza
Yes. My brother used to work for HSI and they did...

Yes. My brother used to work for HSI and they did CP and human trafficking cases.
Forum: Trials and Errors 23rd April 2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2,276
Views: 155,014
Posted By Monza
When I was living in Nevada, I was a juror on a...

When I was living in Nevada, I was a juror on a criminal case. I was told from the start that I was an alternate. I sat through the whole trial just like all of the other jurors, took notes, etc....
Forum: USA Politics 21st April 2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
Is he aware that you don't have to be President...

Is he aware that you don't have to be President of the United States to help people? If his greatest love was helping people, what is he doing now? Jimmy Carter is a good example of a person who was...
Forum: USA Politics 16th April 2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
Regardless of policies, agenda, etc., one of the...

Regardless of policies, agenda, etc., one of the things that always struck me was that Trump just didn't know how to do the job. I'm talking about the day-to-day functions. He didn't understand how...
Forum: USA Politics 13th April 2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 144,465
Posted By Monza
Yes, it's horrible that the Republicans are now...

Yes, it's horrible that the Republicans are now very much partisan only. They didn't even have an agenda for the last election, just "let's do whatever Trump wants." Instead of pushing forward what...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th April 2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 633
Views: 32,413
Posted By Monza
I can't remember the stand-up comic that said it,...

I can't remember the stand-up comic that said it, but it's something like...

My grandmother died at the age of 103. Yet some people still ask, "what did she die of?" What do they expect? She...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd March 2021, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
Ha! The first thing I thought of was Time Cube...

Ha! The first thing I thought of was Time Cube but you beat me to it. I wonder if Trump can take over that domain name.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd March 2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3,576
Views: 293,156
Posted By Monza
That timing might conflict with Infrastructure...

That timing might conflict with Infrastructure Week.
Forum: Trials and Errors 12th March 2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 16,667
Posted By Monza
This is truly scary and I suspect happens much...

This is truly scary and I suspect happens much more frequently than you'd think. Both my wife and my brother's wife have had stalkers in their past.
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