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Thursday, May 23. 2024Bayes’ Theorem and BullshitWithout being able to link things properly, I feel a bit hog-tied here. However, this is fun: Bayes’ Theorem and Bullshit - https://johnhorgan.org/cross-check/bayes-theorem-and-bullshit?format=amp.
Wednesday, May 22. 2024Bird du Jour: Upland Sandpiper, aka Upland Plover
These birds are more commonly seen in the Midwest during migration, but flocks do pass through New England too. Large meadows are their preference. In the UK, their eggs are a delicacy. These birds are basically shore birds who have adapted to a life away from water. They winter in southern Argentina: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Upland_Sandpiper/overview Tuesday, May 21. 2024This tough old codger had one hell of a warMonday, May 20. 2024Building the 787 DreamlinerBoeing made the process more challenging than it needed to be. Isn't the Airbus 350 very similar?
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Linking is still buggyWe have never had this problem before, but suddenly multiple issues with the site's software. It is annoying.
Sunday, May 19. 2024Knopfler and EmmylouI've had a decades-long crush on Emmylou
From today's Lectionary: PentecostActs 2:1-21 2:1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2:2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 2:3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 2:5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 2:6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 2:7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 2:8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 2:9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 2:10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 2:11 Cretans and Arabs--in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." 2:12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" 2:13 But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." 2:14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 2:15 Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. 2:16 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 2:17 'In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 2:18 Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. 2:19 And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. 2:20 The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. 2:21 Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' Wood HyacinthThe Wood Hyacinth is not a true Hyacinth, the popular bulb brought to Europe from Turkey. The Wood Hyacinth, or English Bluebell, or Common Bluebell, is a native of Western Europe. Today, there are many cultivars of this fine April/May-blooming woodland bulb which, when happy, spreads vigorously. In my opinion, it is much preferable to the gaudy and artificial-looking, plastic-looking true Hyacinth. Photo on right is a "Bluebell Woods" in England. My photo below is our tiny patch of it this morning. It will spread though, in time.
Saturday, May 18. 2024Connecticut birds today
Still can't make links, but I can do posts and, it seems, Youtubes. Armed with the Merlin app, below are what we (it) identified by sound in beautiful northwestern Connecticut. Saw a lot of them too: Continue reading "Connecticut birds today" Roman armiesIt is trickier than I thoughtThe Maggie's link function is still not working. It's a shame, because I've accumulated lots of interesting stuff to share. We're working on it.
Friday, May 17. 2024NYC, 1882
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Is it a problem that he frequently hit on guys? I wish him an excellent career in the future.
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WSJ: Flood of Fake Science Forces Multiple Journal Closures I hate data-mining, and mega-studies. Always dubious. Science is not a religion. It's done by people with careers. Here's a good example: Is Red Meat Healthy? Multiverse Analysis Has Lessons Beyond Meat
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Wednesday morning linksLess Than Half ‘A Man in Full’ - One of US television’s most experienced and talented writers has made a mess of Tom Wolfe’s second novel. Disney Exec Reportedly Explains How Tinker Bell Has Become 'Problematic' for Young Girls Huge study highlights the connection between diet and brain health Causation? I doubt it. Nellie Bowles' New Book Blows Lid OFF The New York Times Exposing Rampant Misinformation and RACISM Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Hiring Illegal Immigrants as Lifeguards to Address NYC Shortage, Because ‘They’re Excellent Swimmers’ $7.5 Billion Later, Biden Is Up to 7 EV Charging Stations The Rise of the ‘Never Bidens.’ Plus. . .Nellie Bowles on ‘Honestly.’ Ben Kawaller meets the reggae heads. Another Tinder inquisition. And much more. House Democrats Pushing to Permit (illegal) Migrants to Vote Of course George Mason University has nearly 100 DEI staffers, analysis finds Rail Union Warns German Train System Turning Into ‘Battleground’ Thanks to Male Migrants - Wave of violent attacks targeting female staff. Princeton pro-Hamas students take turns hunger striking due to 'health concerns' ‘Hundreds’ of Columbia faculty to go on strike if police not removed from campus Grow up Bogus Gaza death counts again prove the United Nations is another Hamas stooge "... the point is that the US often inflates its power, underestimates the power of other states to resist US dictates and is overly confident that whatever challenges exist along the way can be easily brushed aside. " Tuesday, May 14. 2024FraudTuesday morning links'Why Would I Get My Wife A Mother's Day Gift, She's Not My Mom,' Says Dead Man Sleep does NOT clear brain of toxins - but exercise does, finds study New Criticism of Elon: He Spends Too Much Time With His Son Brain Worms like the One in RFK, Jr.’s Head Are Actually a Global Problem Why Are Women So Miserable? Are they? AP: Saying Sex Is Binary Is Oppression HAMAS AT DARTMOUTH Penn faculty, students break down in tears after cops sweep pro-Hamas encampment Public education’s watershed moment JPMorgan Report: Carbon-Free Energy Transition Needs ‘Reality Check’ Washington Post Demands We Take Cold Showers to Save Planet Anti-Israel campus protesters have experienced “some kind of psychiatric break” No, Your Pet Issue Is Not Making Biden Lose Democrats May Move August Convention Semi-Online To Avoid Pro-Hamas Riots From Base Hell in Haiti Secretary Blinken Throws a Tantrum Over Israel Monday, May 13. 2024Thinking about The SopranosOn Youtube. For some reason, that youtube might have to be rewound a bit. I was persuaded to watch The Sopranos and Mad Men quite a while after they finished. Entertaining.
Monday morning linksJames Simons: The Man Who Brought Theoretical Physics to Wall Street The new moral panic: Social media The Insane Flip-Flops Over Vaccines, Masks And Ivermectin Douglas Murray: What It Means to Choose Life - Last Monday, our columnist received the Alexander Hamilton Award for his ‘unwavering defense of Western values.’ Watch and read his brilliant acceptance speech. The Nonprofits Making Billions off the Border Crisis. Plus. . .Michael Oren on Biden’s betrayal. La Leche League erases mothers. Eurovision. Qatari money in NY schools. Seinfeld’s commencement speech. And much more. Is the Backlash to Universities Becoming Real? Taxpayers, politicians, and employers are realizing that campus leftism has gone too far. The question is whether it’s too late to stop it. Is the Tide Finally Turning Against Campus Leftism? The New York Times Denounces Cancel Culture... After Fueling Cancel Culture For Years Here’s How We Know The Climate Crisis Is Not About The Climate Pope Francis: World Nearing ‘Breaking Point’ from Climate Change Climate Professor Thinks We Should 'Cull' the Human Population to Reach Emissions Targets Our government is being run by morons. We are screwed. House Democrats Vote Unanimously to Count Foreign Nationals in Congressional Apportionment President Trump Speaks to Massive Crowd of Estimated 80,000 in Wildwood, NJ – “Largest Political Rally In The State Of New Jersey History” Liberal media is still in denial about post-Oct. 7 antisemitism. Rather than acknowledge the link between woke ideology and hate, “The New York Times” tries to blame the problem on their conservative political foes. Sunday, May 12. 2024Glory to LoveIt takes lots of melodrama to get there but, as we say, opera stories are just vehicles for the music and songs:
From today's LectionaryActs 1:15-17, 21-26 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said, 1:16 "Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus -- 1:17 for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry." 1:21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 1:22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us--one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection." 1:23 So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 1:24 Then they prayed and said, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen 1:25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place." 1:26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. Happy Mom's Day, Moms. Got Wisteria?We do. Every year it blooms on Mother's Day:
Saturday, May 11. 2024Does your lawn need aeration?It probably does, because any lawn benefits from it. Does Your Lawn Need Aeration? The machines that pull out plugs work best. In southern climates (in the US), best done in Spring. In cooler climates, in September.
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