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August 21, 2017 Eclipse Air Temperature Measurements
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Donald R Barbera 2 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Researcher finds new evidence of western forest decline
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Donald R Barbera on Friday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Ignorance is Bliss: Why Religious People Seem Happier Than the 'Nones'”.
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by kathy: ky Aug 9. 4 Replies 1 Like
“Highly Religious Volunteer More, Lie Less, and Claim to Be Happier”~ Houston Chronicle; “Strongly Religious People are Happier than Non-Religious” ~ Christian Daily."The study determined that 40 percent of highly religious adults—defined as those…Continue
Tags: Nones, happiness, non-religiosity, religiosity, bliss
If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?
Started by Idaho Spud. Last reply by Jonathan Simeone Aug 5. 29 Replies 2 Likes
Today, I heard Seth Andrews talk about the question, "If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?" My first thought was religion, but after a few seconds I decided it would be irrational or anti-scientific thinking. That would take…Continue
Tags: anti-scientific, irrational
The Bourne Again Identity (Mr. Deity)
Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Loren Miller Aug 3. 3 Replies 2 Likes
There's a young man, unconscious, found tangled with the bushes which describe the edge of your property, late one evening. Who is he? Where did he come from? These are the questions which confound Ward and Pam as they attempt to deal with a most…Continue
Tags: mystery, Bourne, Brian Dalton, Mr. Deity
Where The Buffalo Roam AGAIN - Allan Savory Institute
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Daniel W Jul 31. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Where The Buffalo Roam AGAIN - Allan Savory InstituteI have followed the Justin Rhodes family for many months and each videa is unique. this one is about their adventures in Colorado, and…Continue
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Comment by Joan Denoo on December 5, 2014 at 9:35pm -
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Comment by The Flying Atheist on December 5, 2014 at 9:22pm -
Patricia and Joan, I agree. As gruesome and excruciatingly horrible some images are to look at, it's utterly important for the betterment of humanity to know about and to see the grossly inhumane and unjust conditions of our fellow peoples. For one to say that such images are too disgusting to view is to be part of the problem. We should not be immune to their suffering.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on December 5, 2014 at 8:28pm
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Patricia, I am glad you keep tract of the progress of your eyes. Like cancer, other diseases can come from out of nowhere and catch us off guard.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on December 5, 2014 at 8:26pm
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Patricia, I agree that the photos revealing reality must be posted, often and as many as it takes to wake people up. I hesitated about showing some of the other photos Kevin took, but here goes:
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Comment by sk8eycat on December 5, 2014 at 7:02pm -
Patricia, always go to Charity Navigator before donating money to any org. Of course in the US, churches don't have to file anything with the IRS detailing how much they take in, and what they spend it on....but all other non-profits DO. That's where Navigator gets its info, and posts it online.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on December 5, 2014 at 6:51pm
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Patricia, sorry to learn of your progressing macular degeneration. What are your presenting symptoms? Were you aware of it before you saw your ophthalmologist? So many eye conditions have no feeling associated with them and much damage can occur before one goes in for a checkup.
Cataracts are one example of pain-free progression. There is usually sight loss before a person notices something might be changing. Glaucoma has the same painless progression, usually.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on December 5, 2014 at 6:01pm
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Patricia, this horrible photo was taken by Kevin Carter, Photojournalist. He was an African photojournalist who was so devastated and depressed by the scenes he took revealing the 1994 famine in Sudan, he committed suicide at the age of 33. He received a Pulitzer Prise for his photos.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on December 5, 2014 at 4:07pm -
Sorry about you peeps vision problems! I can partially understand because I've had to wear glasses since the first grade, when I couldn't see the teacher's writing on the blackboard, from the front row.
After 52 years of wearing glasses, eventually, without them, I could only see clearly what was 4 inches from my eyes, and needed to carry 4 pair so I could see at various distances.
I finally got tired enough of them to have an operation. I was going to get laser surgery, but the doctor talked me into getting my lenses replaced instead, not telling me that would likely cause big floaters in my eyes which now make reading a chore.
He also didn't tell me the artificial lenses would let in a lot more Ultraviolet radiation than my natural lenses, so I now have to wear annoying sunglasses outside, or get retina damage.
But, I'm still not as bad as you guys. My left eye sees reasonably clearly at around 2 feet, and my right eye at distance, so between them both, I can see reasonably well from 1 foot to infinity. I now only need glasses to read a book or the computer without straining too much.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on December 5, 2014 at 3:54pm
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I was riding with my sister when she sort of froze-up. She started sliding on a snowy road, heading toward the river, so what did she do? Threw her hands-up in the air, and screamed, instead of trying to control the vehicle. My bad memory doesn't tell me what happened after that, but I know we didn't end up in the river!
Since that day, I try my best never to ride with her.
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Comment by The Flying Atheist on December 5, 2014 at 3:44pm
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Joan, thanks for the offer of reading material. I have a mountain of books here to read, so I'm set in that department.
I'm so glad I have glasses now so I can see what's written on the page! Having to wear glasses was completely new to me starting this past September. I thought there was going to be a long period of adjustment but the transition has been very easy. I'm quite used to wearing them now.
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