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[Orema]

The remarkable power of holding hands with someone you love
Studies show that holding hands can reduce pain and buffer stressful experiences. But its impact on brain activity suggests something more profound is going on.

Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD

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Q: I’m curious why humans hold hands. Is there a biological reason it’s such a common part of relationships across so many cultures?

A: Holding hands exerts striking effects on our emotional state, especially when it’s with a romantic partner: It can help lower blood pressure, reduce pain and buffer stressful experiences. A 2021 experiment (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8443030/) confirmed the soothing effect of holding a spouse’s hand while watching scenes from horror films such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” The simple gesture can limit the impact stress has on our autonomic nervous system, which regulates unconscious bodily functions such as pupil dilation. When people feel they are under threat, holding the hands of a loved one calms parts of the brain (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17201784/) responsible for vigilance and emotional response.

But the research also suggests something far more profound about our need for connection.

“If you really understand hand-holding — what it is and how it has its effects — you begin to understand just about every single facet of what it is to be a human being,” said James Coan, a clinical psychologist and director of the Virginia Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Virginia. “It expresses all the things that we are for each other.”

The hand-holding experiments

Coan and his team have conducted several experiments on the effects of holding hands. The first set (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17201784/) involved 16 married women who were placed in an MRI brain scan and confronted with the threat of an electric shock. The brain scans showed that when these women held a stranger’s hand, it lowered the stress of being shocked.

But the effect was even more pronounced when they held their husbands’ hands. Notably, the quality of the relationship mattered too. The benefit of holding hands was strongest among women with the highest scores on marital quality tests. Later studies (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28985422/) showed reduced stress in other kinds of relationships, including people who were dating or were just friends.

According to Coan, the findings suggest that holding hands actually helps the brain offload the work of confronting stress. So when you reach out to hold a loved one’s hand in a difficult time, it’s like you’re sharing the burden with them.

Why do people hold hands?

During the experiments, Coan and his team kept bumping into an odd finding. Emotional regulation had been established by many in the field to be managed by the prefrontal cortex. It’s the part of the brain that helps us control our instincts and see reason — telling you, “Relax, it’s only a movie!” when you’re watching a horror film, Coan explained.

Coan hypothesized that holding the hand of someone close to them would cause an increase in activity in the prefrontal cortex as the participant relaxed and felt more secure. With more activity in the prefrontal cortex, he thought, less emotional activity — like those involved in fear or anxiety — would occur elsewhere in the brain.

But that’s not what happened.

When couples held hands, Coan did observe a decrease in all the emotional regions of the brain as he had expected. However, in experiment after experiment, there was no associated increase (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7738398/) in prefrontal cortex activity — instead, there was a decrease.

What was going on?

At first, Coan couldn’t account for what part of the brain was responsible for the participants’ stress relief when they held hands. It was as if people were getting snacks out of the vending machine without paying any money.

Finally, he arrived at a new conclusion: What if he had gotten the baseline and experimental states backward? Maybe the brain didn’t perceive holding hands as something new he was adding to a baseline of being alone. What if our neuropsychological baseline was feeling connected to someone? Perhaps feeling alone was the deviation all along — one that would require the metabolically expensive activation of our prefrontal cortex to cope.

“To the human brain, the world presents a series of problems to solve,” Coan said. “And it turns out being alone is a problem.”

He called this phenomenon social baseline theory (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375548/): It’s the idea that the human brain expects access to relationships and interdependence because without them, the world’s problems are mammoth and we need to expend so much more physiological and psychological effort. But when we know we’re not alone — as is conveyed through holding hands — it’s as if we can access snacks freely with no vending machine at all.

The complexities of the human hand

Hands are a key part of how we explore the world from the moment we’re born — and for good reason. Newborn babies are nearsighted (they can’t see beyond a few inches from their faces) and also can’t process colors. But our hands — even before we develop any motor skills — can process sensory information when they brush against the objects around us. Our palms are a tiny fraction of our skin’s total surface area, yet they hold about 15 percent of our tactile nerve fibers (https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/jn.00313.2020). Because of that incredibly high nerve density, our hands can discern between the myriad stimuli the world offers: a warm muffin, a soft puppy’s fur or cold raindrops.

Also, the palms and especially fingertips contain special nerve endings called Meissner corpuscles (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518980/). These give palms the power to react to the finest of touch even at a depth of less than 10 micrometers — or about the width of a strand of a spider’s web. They allow our hands to process Braille and are the reason we immediately sense if something is slipping so we can tighten our grasp.

We use touch to communicate our feelings as well. A 2009 study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19653781/) observed 124 pairs of strangers: one was blindfolded and the second was asked to convey an emotion to the other simply using touch. Participants were able to recognize — without ever hearing or seeing the other person — emotions such as gratitude, disgust, happiness and fear. In a recent study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36058103/) from the University of London, participants were able to correctly identify another person’s emotion just by looking at their hands without seeing their face.

What I want my patients to know

During the pandemic, when I was caring for hospitalized patients in the days when even shaking hands was unfathomable, many confided in me a deeply felt void from the lack of physical touch with other humans. One morning, I held an elderly woman’s hand in the emergency room as my resident prepared to do an exam, and the woman said, “It feels like you’re the first person I’ve touched in months.” I still think of that encounter and of that visceral hunger for contact many of us didn’t know existed until it was taken away.

Don’t be afraid to offer a hand to someone who is struggling — we’re clearly wired for it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/12/why-we-hold-hands-benefits/

[Kätzchen]

For the first time since I was seriously hurt back in November of 2016, I booked out my first vacation. My first vacation from work in over 8 years. I’m turning 65 in May and will take time off to get Medicare up and operational for my medical needs, then I’m staying home to jump start my summer by spending every day at the gym to establish a good workout and kick start my way to better health.

My sweetie and I are going to disappear for a bit too. ☺️😁🥰😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Orema]

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[Bèsame*]

Super stylish luggage. I found it and it's in my closet now!!

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[Orema]

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I love abstract line art.

[Orema]

In the end only three things matter:
How much you loved,
how gently you lived,
and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.
—Buddha

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[Bèsame*]

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[Orema]

Don’t think it can’t happen again.

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[Orema]

I dream a dream that dreams back at me.
—Toni Morrison—
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[Kätzchen]

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A very rare pair of monumental fahua Buddhist lions on stands
Late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century

From Bonham's website:

This pair has survived remarkably well and each assembly is presented imposingly in three parts with the lion resting on a matching two-piece pedestal 90 cm (36 in) high. They announce in many ways their Buddhist association.

The male lion, traditionally positioned on the right as one faces the hall, sits open-mouthed and staring ahead with his left front paw, as is customary, resting playfully on an embroidered brocade ball. The female sits to the left with her mouth nearly shut and, as is also customary, has her right paw clasped protectively around her cub. The ball and cub are strongly embedded in traditional styling, and explanations for their meaning are offered in the folklore of different East Asian countries. However, their origin and true significance are now obscure.

Similarly, the 'one mouth shut and one open' convention is seen often in guardian figure pairs, and explanations are offered throughout Asia for its significance. Many agree that 'mouth open' signifies vocalisation of the first character, 'a', of the Sanskrit alphabet, and 'mouth shut' the last, 'um', and that together they represent the sound 'om' which expresses the 'Absolute or Ultimate Reality' in the Sanskrit mantra. Another interpretation is that the two sounds represent the 'first and last breath' or the beginning and end of life whilst, in some Japanese traditions, a third suggests in a similar vein that the male lion inhales whilst the lioness exhales, symbolising 'life and death'.

More compelling are the astonishing eyes of the lioness. Whilst her right eye stares fixedly ahead, her left eye is swivelled rearwards as if re-directing her gaze towards, or to some point behind, her mate. This strabismus is clearly intended but its meaning is unclear. Moreover, the skilful modelling of the animal's head and facial contours renders this intriguing and unusual feature almost unnoticeable at first sight to the casual frontal observer.

Remarkable also is the tightly coiled 'coiffure' of the lions' manes which refers strongly to the archaic influence of Greco-Buddhist art from Central Asia in the early days of Buddhism in China in the 5th century.



To read more about Chinthe Buddhist Lions (LINK (https://www.bonhams.com/auction/24525/lot/70/a-very-rare-pair-of-monumental-fahua-buddhist-lions-on-stands-late-ming-dynasty-16th17th-century-4/))

[Orema]

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[Stone-Butch]

A VERY HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY TO ALL WOMEN.

[Orema]

A VERY HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY TO ALL WOMEN.

Thank you for the good wishes and the reminder, Stone-Butch.

Here’s the poster from 2014 and I just love it. Effective and powerful to me.

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[Orema]

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Credit: Donna Gottschalk, photographer

[Stone-Butch]

WOW days without the Planet is a long time. Too bad it was down so long but absence makes the heart grow fonder eh.

[Orema]

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[Bèsame*]

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Happy Lucky Day! Who knew there were pink shamrocks??

[Orema]

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

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Nice version, and a timely sentiment. I think Sting's voice has actually improved as he's gotten older.

[Bèsame*]

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[Bèsame*]

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[Bèsame*]

who gets to see this??

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[Stone-Butch]

We will be spending the day and night at our friends in Niagara Falls Canada as it is suppose to be the best spot so we will go a day early then stay over. They have the proper glasses to watch this. Should be exciting,

[Gemme]

Eating cheese affects your brain the same way narcotics do.

Cheese happens to be especially addictive because of an ingredient called casein, a protein found in all milk products. During digestion, casein releases opiates called casomorphins.

“[Casomorphins] really play with the dopamine receptors and trigger that addictive element,” registered dietitian Cameron Wells told Mic.

:blink:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

. . . casein, a protein found in all milk products. During digestion, casein releases opiates called casomorphins.

“[Casomorphins] really play with the dopamine receptors and trigger that addictive element,” registered dietitian Cameron Wells told Mic.

:blink:

This explains a lot about ice cream.

[Kätzchen]

Eating cheese affects your brain the same way narcotics do.

Cheese happens to be especially addictive because of an ingredient called casein, a protein found in all milk products. During digestion, casein releases opiates called casomorphins.

“[Casomorphins] really play with the dopamine receptors and trigger that addictive element,” registered dietitian Cameron Wells told Mic.

:blink:

Here is another way to understand how casomorphins impact a person’s health: LINK ~~~>>>. https://www.drhagmeyer.com/the-food-opiods-casomorphins-and-gluteomorphins/

Quoting from the linked article above:

“Basically, if milk is cocaine then cheese is crack.”

I found this interesting about casomorphins: they don’t facilitate health in a positive way. Casomorphins in dairy products, especially as it is exponentially largely concentrated in cheese, impacts your health in a myriad of negative ways.


Thanks for your post Gemme about cadomorphins.

[Kätzchen]

In my daily readings across the web, I somehow have come across Roy Disney (Walt’s older brother), as Roy’s way of processing life, which has been cited in numerous literature studies done on mimicry (the unconscious stuff we copy from others we like or are attracted to).

I liked two quotes by Roy Oliver Disney (ROD) and his son Roy E Disney(RED):

“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are,” (ROD)


“It’s not the magic that makes it work: it’s the way we work that makes it magic,” encapsulates the essence of success. Often, we tend to attribute achievements solely to the element of magic or luck, disregarding the hard work and determination behind them(RED).

[nhplowboi]

Two things that made me smile and laugh out loud yesterday. Driving through town yesterday, there was a bird in a deep puddle beside the road and was splashing like crazy to give herself a bath. I could feel that bird's joy.
Later I was reading comments after a MSNBC article on line. Now I know I shouldn't read comments because often I am saddened to read/see the illness of my fellow citizens. This one commentator referred to DJT by saying "IQ 45" lol. Yep he wants to brand everything with a 45 and I thought that was perfect.

[Kätzchen]

Two things that made me smile and laugh out loud yesterday. Driving through town yesterday, there was a bird in a deep puddle beside the road and was splashing like crazy to give herself a bath. I could feel that bird's joy.
Later I was reading comments after a MSNBC article on line. Now I know I shouldn't read comments because often I am saddened to read/see the illness of my fellow citizens. This one commentator referred to DJT by saying "IQ 45" lol. Yep he wants to brand everything with a 45 and I thought that was perfect.


The thing that bothers me the most, as well as deeply concerning, is the cult of followers who follow him over the proverbial cliff. I wish I could articulate what the most important issue to address concerning IQ-forty five, but just reading the updates page over on CNN is enough to scare anyone who lives in the US. If Alvin Bragg gets a jury to convict him of his fraudulent crimes, it would certainly make the “no one is above the law” argument believable. So far, all I see is that person getting special treatment and not being successfully held accountable for their years and fucking years of bad ass behavioral choices. In case anybody forgets, let’s remember how he LIED about COVID-19 and the millions of people who believed his lies and the thousands who died due to his lies.

Your post made me smile, tho, nhplowboi. Thanks for sharing your observations today.

[Bèsame*]

You know, I realized I always have a fresh bag of baby spinach in my refrigerator. I probably eat the whole bag in a week. I add it to salads, I dice it up and add to stir fry, put scrambled eggs on top of it. It's a filler and sooo good for you!

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[nhplowboi]

I was looking out the window today at the birds and squirrels in my yard. The birds were like a box of crayolas with wings. There are blue jays, goldfinch, red headed woodpeckers, starlings, catbirds, morning doves, orioles, cardinals and I saw my first rose breasted grosbeak of the year. The squirrels are out there running around and looking for the peanuts the jays haven't found. What really caught my attention was when I say a squirrel pick up a piece of outer leaf bok choy I had thrown out there and started eating it. ???!!!!! Of course I had to look it up and little did I know that after reading a North American Nature article they actually like and "prefer bok choy, broccoli, arugula, red or green cabbage, chayote, cauliflower, purslane, watercress, and mushrooms." Who knew?! Now I know where all my outer leaves will go and make a squirrel happy to boot.

[easygoingfemme]

I was looking out the window today at the birds and squirrels in my yard. The birds were like a box of crayolas with wings. There are blue jays, goldfinch, red headed woodpeckers, starlings, catbirds, morning doves, orioles, cardinals and I saw my first rose breasted grosbeak of the year. The squirrels are out there running around and looking for the peanuts the jays haven't found. What really caught my attention was when I say a squirrel pick up a piece of outer leaf bok choy I had thrown out there and started eating it. ???!!!!! Of course I had to look it up and little did I know that after reading a North American Nature article they actually like and "prefer bok choy, broccoli, arugula, red or green cabbage, chayote, cauliflower, purslane, watercress, and mushrooms." Who knew?! Now I know where all my outer leaves will go and make a squirrel happy to boot.


Well learn something new! I used to have a resident groundhog, named Manuel, who loved broccoli stems best of all.

[Stone-Butch]

It is nice to have lots of birds and squirrels and other wildlife around. BUT we got a notice of the lastest law in Ontario. NO feeding any wildlife unless it is little birds and the food must be protected from squirrels. I guess that means racoons too. Skunks can't climb so they are safe. I will be in a position to become a lawbreaker for the first time in my life except a speeding ticket or two. I refuse to stop feeding the fur babies for anyone. They are use to being fed so they look for it.

[nhplowboi]

Why do I think Donald is not napping today? LOL

[Kätzchen]

Why do I think Donald is not napping today? LOL

He’s probably wearing satin pajamas and thinking about x-rated/r-rated pictures while drinking coffee and getting his sharpie ready for use. ??? :|

[nhplowboi]

OK.......that made me laugh out loud!
He's such an idiot and I think Stormy may have swamped his boat!He’s probably wearing satin pajamas and thinking about x-rated/r-rated pictures while drinking coffee and getting his sharpie ready for use. ??? :|

[nhplowboi]

I hope all those Republican sycophants traveling to NY to stand outside the courthouse and get some free TV time while supporting djt and vying for that Vice Presidential position, are doing it on their own dime. I think they should all read Rick Wilson's book "Everything Trump Touches Dies" and think long and hard about what they are doing and how it might affect the future of their political careers.

[Kätzchen]

I hope all those Republican sycophants traveling to NY to stand outside the courthouse and get some free TV time while supporting djt and vying for that Vice Presidential position, are doing it on their own dime. I think they should all read Rick Wilson's book "Everything Trump Touches Dies" and think long and hard about what they are doing and how it might affect the future of their political careers.


I had no idea there was a book published about the T——p effect.

The saddest part of all is that that former president is still collecting from the impoverished American tax base (the collective ‘dime’).

And,,,, if everything that he touches dies (proverbially), then does this mean our country dies too???

I hope not. But it could very well happen due to those who enable and keep perpetuating into pertuity the same big lie they’ve been cultivating for years.

Thankfully, people who care about telling the truth and demonstrating what a good moral compass looks like have shown up to make sure they are not associated with T——p: Like, Geoff Duncan, Lt Gov of Georgia — right? Geoff is the polar opposite of T——p.

Where is Liz Cheney? I don’t agree with her Republican ideology either but you gotta give these particular Republicans kudos for standing up against the rising tide of crime within their own ranks of the GOP.

Same for Democrats who stand tall and don’t accept bribes.

We need to make sure both the HOUSE and the SENATE are occupied and controlled by Democrats. Hakeem Jeffries has been instrumental in leading democrats since the departure of former House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi.

Thanks for your post today, nhplowboi. Appreciate your take on what is going on in our country.

[A. Spectre]

is a groupie for trump at the courthouse today. When your family is too busy running businesses to the ground, getting work done on their 'kidneys', murdering elephants and giraffe, you have to send in the 3 transactional pals you have.

Let us not forget Johnson was one of 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the election.

The movie Idiocracy anybody?

[Kätzchen]

is a groupie for trump at the courthouse today. When your family is too busy running businesses to the ground, getting work done on their 'kidneys', murdering elephants and giraffe, you have to send in the 3 transactional pals you have.

Let us not forget Johnson was one of 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the election.

The movie Idiocracy anybody?

Well, my friend, I can hardly believe that this tragic situation our country faces can be reduced to something as simple as idiocy. But I totally get the meaning of the movie reference.

I read an Op-Ed by a resident of Berlin over on CNN, this morning. People in Germany see the exact same thing that happened years ago when Hitler used his diabolical charisma to get others to do his bidding. They are scared sick that this will happen again. And they aren’t fooled by T——p’s rhetoric or his law breaking members of congress. Make no mistake: if people let this diabolical madman and his cronies near the levers of political power to overtake America, then big trouble will commence across the world in ways no one can escape.


Can you believe the chaos king’s choices in court this past 20 days???

Thank heavens for New Yorkers who represented courtside and demonstrated how this criminal case is not about lying about having sex with a pornstar. It’s about his insatiable ability to lie lie lie and lie lie lie so he can deny deny deny what we all know to be the unvarnished truth: it’s about Election Interference and destabilizing our country and democracy. It’s “for the people, by the people” ….

May the unvarnished truth prevail and may the entire American electorate show the world that there is no future that includes T——p. May he rest in jail for the rest of his life.

That’s how I feel about that individual. Once American society rejects the orange monster, we will all breathe a bit better. But it won’t be over until all the people in positions of power who fall behind him, in rank and file, are removed from their posts as well.

[Orema]

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[nhplowboi]

How appropriate djt is found guilty on May 30th, the true Memorial Day. Not only has the jury spoken, so have all the fallen heroes spoken, the ones you called suckers and losers and it was appropriately done so on their most sacred day. God bless America!

[Kätzchen]

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[Stone-Butch]

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Ivan Coyote on Femmes

[Bèsame*]

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[nhplowboi]

Greenfield Pride today! I was thinking of hitting the parade but now I think I will just settle for the afternoon dance. I might be paraded out at my age but not danced out! Happy Pride everyone!

[Stone-Butch]

The Strawberry Moon will shine bright and low this Saturday June 22. Should see it Friday June 21 but not quite as bright. The native people saw this moon as a time to start picking strawberries as they would be at their ripe stage. They would say if you pick one, remove the stem and the strawberry had a heart shaped centre at the top then it would be good luck and a good happy year. It was a time for love and forgiveness. The Ojibwa, the Dakota and Lakota belived in this. (two of the Sioux nation). If you do not believe then just enjoy the taste of this wonderful fruit, a gift from mother nature.

[Bèsame*]

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[nhplowboi]

I was watching MSNBC this morning and their guest was Dr. Kevin Roberts, the current President of the Heritage Foundation. What a smug and pompous man who is highly involved in the Project 2025 agenda. I was yelling at my TV before I knew it! I'm at a loss in understanding what is happening to our country. How in hell have these hate filled people found their way to the top of the Republican heap. Never mind I guess I just answered my own question.

[Kätzchen]

I was watching MSNBC this morning and their guest was Dr. Kevin Roberts, the current President of the Heritage Foundation. What a smug and pompous man who is highly involved in the Project 2025 agenda. I was yelling at my TV before I knew it! I'm at a loss in understanding what is happening to our country. How in hell have these hate filled people found their way to the top of the Republican heap. Never mind I guess I just answered my own question.


Smug and pompous is the GOP trademark, for sure.

Don’t know if other people know this or not, but Sinclair media is owned by right wing Republican forces. Propaganda machines: local newspapers, local tv stations, and interestingly any organizational entity chaired by Republican CEOs.

LINK: Sinclair media group wanted to out best Fox News hit with 48 million dollar FCC fine. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/business/sinclair-fine-fcc.html

[Bèsame*]

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[Bèsame*]

With seemingly unstoppable momentum during the summer of 1967, on 18 May The Beatles signed a contract to represent the BBC, and Britain, on Our World, the world’s first live television satellite link-up to be seen by approximately 400 million people across five continents.

The Beatles’ appearance was announced four days later, on 22 May. John Lennon wrote the song ‘All You Need Is Love’ especially for the occasion, to the brief given by the BBC: it had to be simple so that viewers around the world would understand it.

"We were big enough to command an audience of that size, and it was for love. It was for love and bloody peace. It was a fabulous time. I even get excited now when I realise that’s what it was for: peace and love, people putting flowers in guns."
Ringo Starr
Anthology

Our World took place on 25 June 1967. Between the announcement and the broadcast date, The Beatles recorded the rhythm track and some basic vocals.

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[Gemme]

Olympic Fever

Any excitement I had about the Olympics faded fast when I learned that Steven Van de Velde, 29, and his partner, Matthew Immers, secured their spot in the upcoming Games, for two men's beach volleyball.

While Immers didn't do anything criminal as far as I know and I actually feel kind of bad that he's stuck with the guy, Steven Van de Velde flew from Amsterdam to England ten years ago to meet a 12 year girl who he met online and was charged with raping her. He was aware of her age at the time and was sentenced to a 4 year term but only served one year in the Netherlands.

And I quote: The Dutch Olympic Committee has stood by its decision to nominate Van de Velde for the national team, despite the backlash. The organization has maintained that the decision lies with the national volleyball federation, which has opted not to impose further sanctions on him.

"Van de Velde now meets all the qualification requirements for the Olympic Games and is therefore part of the team," the committee said.

First, there are going to be TONS of underage girls there, both competing and as spectators and volunteers and working the event. Second, I don't think a person rightfully convicted of a violent crime should ever be able to participate and/or qualify for an Olympic event...or hold office...or take part in the judicial system...or...so on and so forth. Third, Sha'Carri Richardson, a black female track runner, was disqualified for popping positive for marijuana, a drug that does NOT enhance performance even though she's been killing it. Her Olympic dreams are OVER, for taking something because her mother died and she was hurting and stressed out, not because she violated another human being.

I hope the numbers for the men's volleyball segments tank. I'll watch Simone Biles because...duh, she's Simon Biles...but that's it at this point.

/rant

[nhplowboi]

Ruth must be rolling in her grave! God help us!!

[Kätzchen]

Ruth must be rolling in her grave! God help us!!

Thurgood Marshall, as well.

I’m not surprised by the T——p appointed Supreme Court Justices.

Citizens can kiss our country goodbye: It’s no longer America, as it has always been, if T——p wins the election. The Domino effect will kill our democracy.


No more beacon of light or hope.:(


<<<<<<<—— *heartbroken*

[nhplowboi]

I think I have posted about America's Got Talent before but I just enjoy the hell out of that show. The talent in the different categories is solid and the audience reactions are as great as the performers. That show always hits my emotion bone and was excellent tonight!

[Stone-Butch]

I love both AGT and Canadas Got Talent. I met the first winner for Canada , went to see her show with my brother, she is H O T. and can sing too lol.

[Gemme]

There is no monetary amount comparable for how good a nice, hot shower feels when it's been a long, hard day.

[Kätzchen]

I’ve been living on high protein pasta salads this summer
(Barilla+ sea shell pasta, avocado, olives, chickpeas, black beans, cubed ham or chicken, tiny tomatoes, on a bed of dark green romaine, drizzled homemade lemon vinaigrette with fresh Parmesan cheese).

https://thecheaplazyvegan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/High-Protein-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-3.jpg

[Kätzchen]

LINK TO CALENDAR: https://starwalk.space/en/news/october-meteor-showers


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[Stone-Butch]

Someone shot at you know who and only hit his ear? If someone who can shoot better comes along send them up here we have a job for him too.

[Gemme]

Someone shot at you know who and only hit his ear? If someone who can shoot better comes along send them up here we have a job for him too.

The kid shot well enough to kill someone.

[Stone-Butch]

I had no idea, I will stifle.

[Bèsame*]

I have 3 pinwheels in my garden right now. I love them! So Summer!!https://www.inthebreeze.com/DSN/wwwinthebreezecom/Commerce/ProductImages/prd1_mn_001815.jpg

[nhplowboi]

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

[Orema]

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Harris will have my vote if she gets the nomination. I hope she’ll put Whitmer on the ticket with her, but I’m here for whoever gets the nomination. The Democratic nominee is the only thing between this country and Trump and I’m voting Blue.

Edit: Something else, I refuse to bicker, but the bickering doesn’t bother me. IF we have disagreements, the time to face them is now, but we need to make a commitment to vote for the nominee whomever wins the nomination.

[Kätzchen]

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Image Credit: Blaine Franger @ BlaineBethanyGallery.com

[Stone-Butch]

WOW, I feel like a lonely little petunia in an onion patch.........

[Gemme]

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Harris will have my vote if she gets the nomination. I hope she’ll put Whitmer on the ticket with her, but I’m here for whoever gets the nomination. The Democratic nominee is the only thing between this country and Trump and I’m voting Blue.

Edit: Something else, I refuse to bicker, but the bickering doesn’t bother me. IF we have disagreements, the time to face them is now, but we need to make a commitment to vote for the nominee whomever wins the nomination.

Reports I saw said that her campaign raised more than $231 million in less than 48 hours, smashing Trump's previous record. Now, he wants to get his money back for the ads bashing Biden since his opponent has changed. *scoffs*

"We're not going back!"

Biden put aside his ego and is supporting a candidate that can win the election and I am living for it. Tickled pink, even. I love that the Zoom call for black women filled all 1000 allotted slots immediately and Zoom had to open it up completely. More than 44,000 black women came together to rally and support Kamala for more than 4 hours on that call.

For the first time in a long time, I am feeling something resembling hope for the future.

Also, I had a great interview today and my Prime goodies showed up as well.

I even think I know where my "I'm speaking!" shirt is.

It's been a great day!

[Bèsame*]

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[Bèsame*]

https://www.landscape.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/istock-jacaranda-trees-138924-2-1024x683.jpg

I sure do miss the tree lined streets of jacaranda. I remember there was one in the backyard of the house I lived in. We had to have it removed when our swimming pool went in.

So now I spot them in the car chases I watch that come out of so Cali. I have also seen a few here. But nothing compares to seeing a whole street of them!

[nhplowboi]

The decision has been made for Sullivan, aka Sully, to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Bevi and I met when Sully was a puppy (hers), 14 years ago. He was left here with "the pack" as a kindness to him when she moved to RI two years ago. He is now fairly deaf and blind and forgets to use the outdoor facilities when he is outside. Going through a New England winter was just to much to expect of him. I think it is harder when you know there is a date than when it is just an organic happening. I bought him some "Homestyle Creations" at Walmart today for his final meals. He's lived a good life up here on the farm and I am thankful he was here. Godspeed old man! Remember Beanie is up there waiting for you.

[Bèsame*]

The decision has been made for Sullivan, aka Sully, to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Bevi and I met when Sully was a puppy (hers), 14 years ago. He was left here with "the pack" as a kindness to him when she moved to RI two years ago. He is now fairly deaf and blind and forgets to use the outdoor facilities when he is outside. Going through a New England winter was just to much to expect of him. I think it is harder when you know there is a date than when it is just an organic happening. I bought him some "Homestyle Creations" at Walmart today for his final meals. He's lived a good life up here on the farm and I am thankful he was here. Godspeed old man! Remember Beanie is up there waiting for you.

Hugs to you my friend. Sully had the best unconditional love up there on the hill.

[nhplowboi]

Hugs to you my friend. Sully had the best unconditional love up there on the hill.
Thank you so much Shelly.

[Stone-Butch]

nh my friend I am so sorry to hear of your loss but as you say, time has come and as well as we treat our furry treasures through their lives we must respect when they need to cross over. I am sure you both shared many happy moments and lots of love. All the best to you as you go on. Take care bud, you were a special dad.

[easygoingfemme]

NH I'm sorry to hear that. Sparing him a worse experience, should the winter get the best of him, was the loving way to go.

[nhplowboi]

OK I finally gave in with this crazy weather and there is a fire going in the woodstove. The room is comfortable now and I noticed two of the dogs have taken a turn lying by the stove. Too early to be doing this but.......

[Bèsame*]

OK I finally gave in with this crazy weather and there is a fire going in the woodstove. The room is comfortable now and I noticed two of the dogs have taken a turn lying by the stove. Too early to be doing this but.......

For real in August?? Send me some cooler temps....lol

[Stone-Butch]

4 a.m. and no sleep yet. Tomorrow I guess. Just finished watching UFC on TV and thought I would play a couple games on my PC. Nothing else to do or say.

[Soft*Silver]

NH, i’m so sorry over the loss of your pup. I know how much your Animals mean to you. They are your heart. That wee one Had the best life with you on your farm.

[Kätzchen]

Tonight, I’m gonna make tacos for my dinner.

I was inspired by Coach Walz account of Minnesota style tacos 🌮!

So tonight I’m gonna make Tacos with falafel balls, grilled cabbage, corn and tater tots, with salsa verde and tzatziki sauce. :bow:


For other taco ideas, here’s a nice video by a YouTuber “Beentleeyeats”: *enjoy*. :)

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[Bèsame*]

https://susquehannakids.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SK-Blog-Cover-Photos-47.jpg.webp

This is so fun to watch. I love the boy's expressions. They are really good at the sport they love, that's for sure. I guess I have sports and wholesome competitions in my blood. And....I really enjoy those that have the same interests.

[Kätzchen]

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[Bèsame*]

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[A. Spectre]

THE FATHER BOUGHT THE FUCKING GUN AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT AFTER THE VISIT FROM THE FBI!!! This should be the moment that everyone can acknowledge the 2A, both gun rights activists and gun violence prevention activists, but also come to the realization that gun rights should never get in the way of preventing gun violence. This statement is not anti-gun, it is anti-gun violence. This should be a moment of common ground. Can we all agree that is not rational and this was preventable? Can we all agree that this father should face criminal charges? Can we all agree that a red flag law was warranted? Because this is Georgia, there was no red flag law. I hope they find a way to hold the father to account. He should rot in prison. My fight to reduce gun violence is because I truly believe that we can and must do more to stop these instances of gun violence and that we can do so in a way that is not an affront to gun owners or the 2A. IF YOU AGREE WITH ME, ONLY VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO WANT TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE. I WILL BE VOTING FOR Kamala Harris AND Tim Walz AND DOWN BALLOT FOR A CONGRESS THAT WILL HELP THEM DO SOMETHING TO STOP THE NEXT PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE ACT OF GUN VIOLENCE LIKE THIS.

The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the GBI said Thursday.

His son, Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, is accused of killing two students and two teachers with an AR-style rifle in the Wednesday shooting. Seven other people – six students and a teacher – were injured by being shot, and two other students suffered other injuries, authorities say.

The teen has been charged with four counts of felony murder, according to charging documents obtained by CNN. He is expected to be tried as an adult, the GBI and Barrow County sheriff have said.

The charges against Colin Gray stem from him “knowingly allowing” his son to have a weapon, GBI Director Chris Hosey said at a news conference Thursday.


These ammosexuals in this country would not care if the entire school was killed as long as their precious widdle 2A is safe.

Shay D. Vance said shooting at school are just a fact of life. He says this standing on a podium surrounded by bullet-proof glass.

[nhplowboi]

Gotta say I love that name Shay D. Vance! Oh and ammosexual is a pretty amusing way to refer to the gun nuts.THE FATHER BOUGHT THE FUCKING GUN AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT AFTER THE VISIT FROM THE FBI!!! This should be the moment that everyone can acknowledge the 2A, both gun rights activists and gun violence prevention activists, but also come to the realization that gun rights should never get in the way of preventing gun violence. This statement is not anti-gun, it is anti-gun violence. This should be a moment of common ground. Can we all agree that is not rational and this was preventable? Can we all agree that this father should face criminal charges? Can we all agree that a red flag law was warranted? Because this is Georgia, there was no red flag law. I hope they find a way to hold the father to account. He should rot in prison. My fight to reduce gun violence is because I truly believe that we can and must do more to stop these instances of gun violence and that we can do so in a way that is not an affront to gun owners or the 2A. IF YOU AGREE WITH ME, ONLY VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO WANT TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE. I WILL BE VOTING FOR Kamala Harris AND Tim Walz AND DOWN BALLOT FOR A CONGRESS THAT WILL HELP THEM DO SOMETHING TO STOP THE NEXT PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE ACT OF GUN VIOLENCE LIKE THIS.

The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the GBI said Thursday.

His son, Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, is accused of killing two students and two teachers with an AR-style rifle in the Wednesday shooting. Seven other people – six students and a teacher – were injured by being shot, and two other students suffered other injuries, authorities say.

The teen has been charged with four counts of felony murder, according to charging documents obtained by CNN. He is expected to be tried as an adult, the GBI and Barrow County sheriff have said.

The charges against Colin Gray stem from him “knowingly allowing” his son to have a weapon, GBI Director Chris Hosey said at a news conference Thursday.


These ammosexuals in this country would not care if the entire school was killed as long as their precious widdle 2A is safe.

Shay D. Vance said shooting at school are just a fact of life. He says this standing on a podium surrounded by bullet-proof glass.

[Bèsame*]

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[nhplowboi]

Is it just my opinion or is our country devolving into madness?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Is it just my opinion or is our country devolving into madness?

At least half of it is, anyway. . .

[A. Spectre]

across the nation are receiving unsettling texts.


“It’s not fair, you women are taking over the world now.”
That was one of the texts Shanta Trivedi, an assistant law professor at the University of Baltimore, told Inside Higher Ed she received from an unknown number on Jan. 30. More texts arrived the same day, she said, including, “Law school isn’t fair for us men anymore. The women always outperform us now.”

She didn’t respond. “I was terrified, because it sounded like a student who was upset,” Trivedi said. “I also was teaching at night and my class happened to be all female, and I just felt very unnerved by the whole thing.”

She soon learned she wasn’t the only female law professor at her university who had received one of these texts: A handful of others had all gotten them the same day or the next and reported them to an administrator. And she learned from another female law professor on social media that the University of Baltimore wasn’t the only institution affected—nor was the phenomenon confined to the East Coast.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/diversity-equity/2024/09/17/female-law-faculty-students-are-getting-unsettling


Here we go! The texter wrote It's not fair! in the same text as women are outperforming us! What stage 4 stupidity. White men are so scared of strong, able and intelligent women. I am so pleased women are much wiser because their physical strength to intimidate, harass and abuse us just will not work. We can think circles around these simpletons.

[nhplowboi]

I saw an online article that said the Proud Boy were seen wandering around in Springfield, Ohio recently. Then I see an on line article where Trump says he is thinking of planning a trip to Springfield, Ohio.
I would have to assume the Proud Boys were doing reconnaissance and if that visit by Trump comes to fruition I can only pray the state of Ohio will be ready for what is going to transpire!
God bless and protect the residents of Springfield, Ohio.

[Kätzchen]

I saw an online article that said the Proud Boy were seen wandering around in Springfield, Ohio recently. Then I see an on line article where Trump says he is thinking of planning a trip to Springfield, Ohio.
I would have to assume the Proud Boys were doing reconnaissance and if that visit by Trump comes to fruition I can only pray the state of Ohio will be ready for what is going to transpire!
God bless and protect the residents of Springfield, Ohio.


Isn’t there some sort of law about inciting civil unrest?

If it was not DJT inciting civil unrest they would be jailed ASAP, right?

DJT is not a ‘Teflon Don’ mob boss. He’s just an old white man throwing a hissy fit because he doesn’t make a profit off of every single American. That is what he and his family are all about: they have an addiction to outspending what they legitimately earn. Why earn your way through life when you can con more money out of people? Isn’t that his modus operandi?

Here is Andrea Mitchell interviewing the mayor of Springfield Ohio who sets the record straight about DJT’s baseless racist lies.

https://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/-words-you-re-saying-have-great-weight-springfield-ohio-mayor-on-trump-s-baseless-claims-219542085980

[nhplowboi]

I see Vivek will be in Springfield, Ohio tonight holding a town hall. I'm sure that Trump minion is there to see what might await Trump if he were to go there. I hope he gets soundly booed off his stage.

[Bèsame*]

Happy Autumn https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/04/22/89/33/360_F_422893366_G3tZ0EgkpaDxq1NJOxMykOgsKSdkA3EH.w ebp

[Orema]

Missing Michelle's stories....

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[easygoingfemme]

Missing Michelle's stories....



I know, it's been so nice randomly catching her voice, and Barack's voice here and there in the news.

[Kätzchen]

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[Kätzchen]

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[Bèsame*]

My week so far....

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[Bèsame*]

Happy Happy Birthday Stone!

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[nhplowboi]

Looking forward to the VP debate tonight. I have my adult beverage chilling and the woodstove is prepped and ready to be lit. Let's see how many times JD sticks his foot in his mouth.

[Kätzchen]

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Notice how the comet is traveling in what looks like a westward position, with the tail blazing in front of it; rather than traveling eastward with the comet’s tail behind it??? Mysterious (indeed).

[GeorgiaMa'am]

29 hours until my toes are in the sand. It will be 82* F and partly sunny.

29 hours and two minutes until I have a hurricane in my hand. (the drink) It'll be 5 o'clock somewhere.

[Bèsame*]

29 hours until my toes are in the sand. It will be 82* F and partly sunny.

29 hours and two minutes until I have a hurricane in my hand. (the drink) It'll be 5 o'clock somewhere.

Happy Weekend

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[A. Spectre]

Just a quick question.


Why are all the red states in the path of Helene taking all that "communist money?" trump is now refuting 3k folks perished in Puerto Rico. Isn't his arm sore from tossing out all of those paper towels?

Here is a full list of the Republicans who voted against FEMA funding before Helene.

https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-voted-against-fema-funding-1963980


Republicans make me physically ill.

[Kätzchen]

Just a quick question.


Why are all the red states in the path of Helene taking all that "communist money?" trump is now refuting 3k folks perished in Puerto Rico. Isn't his arm sore from tossing out all of those paper towels?

Here is a full list of the Republicans who voted against FEMA funding before Helene.

https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-voted-against-fema-funding-1963980


Republicans make me physically ill.

AMEN !! Not only do a vast host of elected GOP Officials make me physically ill, but so does the Trump appointed members of the Supreme Court and other members of the crazy tone deaf Trump family and certain offspring.

We already have the cancer of Trumpism in the body of GOP officials but the Supreme Court is on standby to enact Amerikan Fascism and has already given American’s a “taste” of their brand of mind control.

Don’t drink the poison from the chalice of the GOP.

Save America with your voice and vote.

Vote BLUE


And,,,,,,, vote for a new ways to combat climate change.

Your life depends on both issues.

We’re not going back (Kamala Harris for US President campaign)

[Kätzchen]

So, some poor lady has been feeding little raccoons in her back yard for years and guess what happened on October 3rd???

100 raccoons showed up in her back yard demanding food and causing a bit of trouble. So she called for help. The local sheriff showed up and to help this lady learn a hard lesson to never leave kibble out to feed wildlife, the sheriff will rehome all the raccoons at $500/per raccoon, which translates to over $50k dollar fine.

I am learning my lesson from her: never feed wildlife or you might end up in a pickle just like her (lol, or not)

Link to video and news article:
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/washington-raccoons-demand-food-home-woman-calls-help/

[easygoingfemme]

So, some poor lady has been feeding little raccoons in her back yard for years and guess what happened on October 3rd???

100 raccoons showed up in her back yard demanding food and causing a bit of trouble. So she called for help. The local sheriff showed up and to help this lady learn a hard lesson to never leave kibble out to feed wildlife, the sheriff will rehome all the raccoons at $500/per raccoon, which translates to over $50k dollar fine.

I am learning my lesson from her: never feed wildlife or you might end up in a pickle just like her (lol, or not)



Link to video and news article:
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/washington-raccoons-demand-food-home-woman-calls-help/

This could totally be me someday. Literally my whole life I've wanted pet raccoons.

[Kätzchen]

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[nhplowboi]

I have always enjoyed perusing the internet for news and answers to questions I might have. I have to say I am struggling with this habit (?). Biased information, false information, the disgusting comment responses on articles, it's all making me question the sanity of our nation. I am old enough to remember when computers first came on the scene and it was said it was the devil's tool. I have to believe who ever said that some 30 odd years ago was wise beyond their years.

[Bèsame*]

I have always enjoyed perusing the internet for news and answers to questions I might have. I have to say I am struggling with this habit (?). Biased information, false information, the disgusting comment responses on articles, it's all making me question the sanity of our nation. I am old enough to remember when computers first came on the scene and it was said it was the devil's tool. I have to believe who ever said that some 30 odd years ago was wise beyond their years.

Absolutely!
There is a scare right now about another hurricane. There is nothing out there in the Gulf. Someone used a radar pic and renamed it. People are gullible and some are media thirsty.

[A. Spectre]

Living Microbes Found in 2B-Year-Old Rock



According to researchers from the University of Tokyo, living microbes have been discovered within a 2-billion-year-old rock sample from South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex, marking the oldest known example of microbial life found in ancient rock and potentially revolutionizing our understanding of early life on Earth and beyond.

The groundbreaking discovery took place in the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC), a massive geological formation in northeastern South Africa covering an area of approximately 66,000 square kilometers - roughly the size of Ireland12. This rocky intrusion, formed by slowly cooling magma beneath the Earth's surface, is renowned for its rich ore deposits, including about 70% of the world's mined platinum31. Researchers retrieved a 30-centimeter-long rock core sample from about 15 meters belowground, which revealed living microbial cells densely packed into cracks within the rock14. The BIC's stable environment, largely unchanged over billions of years, provided an ideal refuge for these ancient microorganisms to persist in igneous rocks over geological time scales.

The discovery of living microbes in 2-billion-year-old rock has profound implications for our understanding of early life on Earth. By studying the DNA and genomes of these ancient organisms, scientists may gain unprecedented insights into the evolution of primitive life forms12. These microbes, which have survived in a stable environment for an extraordinarily long time, offer a unique opportunity to observe life that has scarcely evolved over geological timescales3. This finding pushes back the known boundaries of life's persistence in extreme environments, potentially rewriting our understanding of how life can adapt and survive in seemingly inhospitable conditions over billions of years.


https://www.perplexity.ai/page/living-microbes-found-in-2b-ye-nj7nGUUqSbKomCK7TUAwug

Didn't Michael Crichton write about similar topics? The Andromeda Strain and Jurassic Park? or am I a billion years off? lol

[Kätzchen]

Living Microbes Found in 2B-Year-Old Rock



According to researchers from the University of Tokyo, living microbes have been discovered within a 2-billion-year-old rock sample from South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex, marking the oldest known example of microbial life found in ancient rock and potentially revolutionizing our understanding of early life on Earth and beyond.

The groundbreaking discovery took place in the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC), a massive geological formation in northeastern South Africa covering an area of approximately 66,000 square kilometers - roughly the size of Ireland12. This rocky intrusion, formed by slowly cooling magma beneath the Earth's surface, is renowned for its rich ore deposits, including about 70% of the world's mined platinum31. Researchers retrieved a 30-centimeter-long rock core sample from about 15 meters belowground, which revealed living microbial cells densely packed into cracks within the rock14. The BIC's stable environment, largely unchanged over billions of years, provided an ideal refuge for these ancient microorganisms to persist in igneous rocks over geological time scales.

The discovery of living microbes in 2-billion-year-old rock has profound implications for our understanding of early life on Earth. By studying the DNA and genomes of these ancient organisms, scientists may gain unprecedented insights into the evolution of primitive life forms12. These microbes, which have survived in a stable environment for an extraordinarily long time, offer a unique opportunity to observe life that has scarcely evolved over geological timescales3. This finding pushes back the known boundaries of life's persistence in extreme environments, potentially rewriting our understanding of how life can adapt and survive in seemingly inhospitable conditions over billions of years.


https://www.perplexity.ai/page/living-microbes-found-in-2b-ye-nj7nGUUqSbKomCK7TUAwug

Didn't Michael Crichton write about similar topics? The Andromeda Strain and Jurassic Park? or am I a billion years off? lol


I don’t think you’re a billion years off (you are so danged funny, lol).

I think Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park is a great counter-narrative to the ongoing dilemma we see in national politics.

Tiny facts I know about this book: it took 8 years to write this book and 5 years of pre-publishing chit chat before it went to print.

To me, Jurassic Park is a modern day dystopian narrative about good vs evil.

:balloon: :hk20:


<<<<<<——— does not think you are not that far off; in fact I think your pov is timely. The study of microorganisms is worthy of review and study. :)

[Stone-Butch]

It's a balmy 39.2F here right now (don't be jealous). Normal for fall around here until the real cold weather comes in.

[easygoingfemme]

It's 37 degreed F here. I got up at 4am and am getting ready to hop in the car to drive to Cambridge to see the final day of the Head of the Fish Regatta. I hope that, next year, life is calm enough for me to go for the full weekend. Anyway, it's going to get up to 70 so I'm piling on layers and bringing a backpack. Should be an exciting day! Oh, I also hope that, someday, I can row in this infamous regatta!

[easygoingfemme]

Laughing at my sleep deprived post above. 'twas the Head of the Charles regatta. The Head of the Fish regatta is a much shorter drive.

[Bèsame*]

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[A. Spectre]

For the win!


"I don't know about you, but I'd really like the government to stay out of my fucking snatch!"


Let's snatch back our reproductive rights to all the child bearing members on B/f planet.

[Kätzchen]

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[Bèsame*]

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A grand slam is a home run that scores four runs, the most possible in one play. A walk-off occurs when the home team scores the winning run in the bottom of the final inning. The term "walk-off" comes from the fact that both teams walk off the field after the winning run is scored.


History
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history on October 25, 2024, in Game 1 against the New York Yankees. Freeman's 423-foot home run gave the Dodgers a 6-3 victory and a 1-0 lead in the World Series.

Rarity
Walk-off grand slams in the postseason are rare, with only two in MLB history.

[Bèsame*]

Someone please invent a code I can use so I can quit seeing political ads! We should get it AFTER we vote.

I'm tired of it all!!

As I'm drinking my coffee in my rainbow 'la coffee cup this morning.l

[Bèsame*]

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[nhplowboi]

Could someone please make this SOB to shut the hell up so I will stop yelling at my TV. It's upsetting my cats and dogs who I have yet to tell about the Hatians in Ohio.

[Kätzchen]

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[nhplowboi]

Screw the propaganda network of Rupert Murdoch owner of FOX news.

[PlatinumPearl]

Google searches in the U.S. for "Move to Canada" spike after election results.

https://www.cp24.com/resizer/v2/RD2A6N4QTBAHZO2GPIIJVZUZR4.JPG?smart=true&auth=85a2ffa4c034000c61c136ca54d27dbd27677835ad6ed 2657f0924bbf3c87787&width=700&height=449

Search interest was highest in:

1. Vermont
2. Maine
3. Oregon
4. New Hampshire
5. Minnesota

States where Vice President Kamala Harris won.

Other related searches included “how to immigrate to canada from us,” along with “best places to live in Canada,” and “how to get a visa for Canada.”

U.S. users also searched for how to move to Australia, Switzerland, Denmark and Norway.

The top search result for “move to Canada” directs people to the federal government’s immigration page.

[A. Spectre]

I am having to be an adult about what happened 2 days ago, I am staying away from t.v. politics due to the top of my head exploding if I hear or see t-rump one more fucking time!

He received so much free airtime since his petulant, incompetent demented self cried like a 2 year baby wanting a cracker, all the damn time.

I have talked myself off the ledge and will fight back, if I see something I will say something. No longer afraid of MAGATs. How come it seems to me that these spineless politicians have so many things in their closets and trump is blackmailing them? I can not figure out how so many sane politicians started taking the wrong pill.

Why do they continually vote against their best interests? If there is a 20 or 30% tariff placed on goods coming in, the price is going to go up? No company withstands pricing hikes, it is always forwarded to the customer! They want to eliminate the EPA, the FDA, and so much more (that is for the collective good!) Ear-worm boy is suggesting we remove fluoride in the water! WTF! More kids will get cavities and other ailments. These people do not have the best interest of us. They care only for themselves, let's not forget that. 6 months to a year, they will have buyers remorse because guess what? They have no one else to blame but themselves. Let's just hope the good people don't suffer too much.

Thank you all who voted for good on this board!

[nhplowboi]

I have seen numerous news reports showing the U.S. is literally on fire right now. I can't help but think it is Satan celebrating his son's reelection.

[nhplowboi]

Laughing to myself. I'm watching MSNBC this morning and they have a clip of Matt Gaetz doing his podcast. Gaetz is going on how Republican leadership does not need to pick from the Johns ie John Thune, John Cornyn, John Barrasso. Hey Gaetz.... maybe nobody has told you but you are now an admitted "john" and you're right, we definitely do not need you in a Republican leadership role.

[Kätzchen]

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[nhplowboi]

Now that the divorce is final......OUCH.
Gotta say I miss the old days of "Take your cat and leave my sweater.".

[Kätzchen]

Today I had one slice of toasted avocado bread with seeds and used half an avocado on my breakfast toast, then cooked one egg over easy and sprinkled hemp hearts and chia seeds over the egg and had my version of “avocado toast” for breakfast. One little clementine orange for the perfect shot of vitamin C.

[Stone-Butch]

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENESIS with many more to come.

[PlatinumPearl]

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[Soft*Silver]

OMG I am so concerned about all the drone sightings! There is something going on, and I’m worried about it. Are they aliens? Are they from a foreign country? Is it Elon Musk and the orange fellow? Is it our own government?

Oh my God when I was a young child I used to have horrible fears about UFOs. I would read books about strange mysteries and often the stories were about UFOs. And then it didn’t help that my aunt would tell me stories about all the UFO she had seen in the quarries. And of course, the quarry is right behind my house!

What do you think about all this?

[Bèsame*]

Yeah, I know those drones! You would think they could impose a curfew ( temporary) until someone comes forward with info. Also..why not temporary ban for 48, see who listens? Some one would squawk about their rights to fly??


Anyways...last night I was watching Home Alone Two, actually dozing off and on, lol. The commercials I saw were sooo Kid oriented for Christmas. Made me remember watching those commercials and yelling...Mom, Mom, I want that!!
Guess I'm used to watching other stations with perfume, Macy's and Capitol one commercials. Lol

I'll never tire of watching John Travolta dance.

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

OMG I am so concerned about all the drone sightings! There is something going on, and I’m worried about it. Are they aliens? Are they from a foreign country? Is it Elon Musk and the orange fellow? Is it our own government?

Oh my God when I was a young child I used to have horrible fears about UFOs. I would read books about strange mysteries and often the stories were about UFOs. And then it didn’t help that my aunt would tell me stories about all the UFO she had seen in the quarries. And of course, the quarry is right behind my house!

What do you think about all this?

I try not to think about aliens - like, if I ignore them, they will ignore me. I fly under the radar, so to speak.

As for the drones, I'm betting on Elon.

[Kätzchen]

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[Bèsame*]

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[Bèsame*]

MHrC6VlQEaY?si=MhL2GRyXU1XoAGEo"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon is a tender song written for his son, Sean, expressing his love and delight in watching him grow, and includes the famous quote "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans".

The lyrics reflect a father's gentle reassurance, encouragement to pray, and a positive outlook on life.

The song incorporates the famous Allen Saunders quote, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans," which adds a layer of philosophical reflection to the song.

(I'm a great Aunt, for the 6th time! Welcome Baby Henry💙💙💙)

[Kätzchen]

“Democrats gave us Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Obama’s ACA. The GOP gave us The Great Depression, The Great Recession, January 6th terrorist attack, and people dying from measles,”
— Dean Obeidallah.

ETA: I would also place Covid 19 in this assertion of facts, as well. Millions of people died because of the GOP & t——p.

[Kätzchen]

I do a daily exercise of looking for types of facts and today’s fact finding mission seemed shady (lol).

These are weird, yet interesting facts I found today:

1) Venus is the only planet to spin clockwise.

2) The Eiffel Tower was originally made for Barcelona.

3) The quickest commercial flight is in Scotland.

4) Cleopatra was born in Egypt but was of Macedonian descent.

5) The International Space Station orbits the earth in 90 minutes.

I’d hang a big question mark on that particular assertion because most all of us know that being a passenger on an airplane can spiral upwards of over 8 hrs in flight mode before stopping to drop off passengers or to refuel the airplane. Unless this particular fact about the ISS discloses its longitude and latitude coordinates and other factual info explaining how ISS orbits the earth in 90 minutes is logically explained, then I rest my case in Spock-like fashion. :eyebat:


Link to article about the facts mentioned above: https://www.today.com/life/inspiration/interesting-facts-rcna130243

[GeorgiaMa'am]

5) The International Space Station orbits the earth in 90 minutes.

I’d hang a big question mark on that particular assertion because most all of us know that being a passenger on an airplane can spiral upwards of over 8 hrs in flight mode before stopping to drop off passengers or to refuel the airplane. Unless this particular fact about the ISS discloses its longitude and latitude coordinates and other factual info explaining how ISS orbits the earth in 90 minutes is logically explained, then I rest my case in Spock-like fashion. :eyebat:



The International Space Station (ISS) orbits the earth every 90 minutes, or approximately 16 times a day. It travels at approximately 17,500 mph. It's average altitude is 260 miles above Earth's surface, in low Earth orbit. This velocity balances the Earth's gravitational pull with centrifugal force, which keeps the ISS from falling back to Earth or flying off into space.

"These values are approximate due to factors like atmospheric drag and periodic reboosts to maintain altitude."

- paraphrased from DeepSeek

[Kätzchen]

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

For folks like me that have a difficult time getting in and out of stores, drive through pharmacies are a necessity. Our new Publix has a pharmacy drive through, but none of the other Publixes in our area do. I don't like going to the new Publix because it's out of the way and it's at a crazy, difficult intersection. Most of the time, the boy picks them up for me, anyway.

But last week I had to pick up a couple of prescriptions myself. When I was in the Publix, I noticed a sign; they will now BRING YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS OUT TO YOUR CAR. All you have to do is use their app and pay before you pick it up. This is great news!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My niece lives in a small city in Georgia and has been looking for a job. Many of her friends have also been looking. She was applying to lots of jobs online, and almost immediately after applying, she would receive a "thanks, but no thanks" email.

She decided online was not working out, so she took a stack of resumes and began going around town, applying in person. This did not pay off either, even in an interview. Eventually, she applied at a Longhorn Steakhouse, a business in which she has a lot of experience. The manager told her to "go home and don't leave".

Upon further discussion with the manager, he admitted to her that the reason all those businesses had posted job ads but nobody was hiring was because "the government pays businesses to post help wanted ads". Apparently, the businesses receive checks for this. The supposed purpose is for the government to be able to claim that "lots of jobs are available but nobody wants them", so the unemployment situation is "fine".

I have to wonder how long this has been going on. I'll bet I know, but I could be wrong. Have any of you ever heard of this happening?

[easygoingfemme]

That's crazy! I experience a literal opposite at work. Folks apply for jobs and then 90% of the time don't respond to a request for an interview. About 1 in every 5 interviews shows up. I don't understand it at all.

[Bèsame*]

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[easygoingfemme]

For those who have been following the experiment: Operation "roast the peeps on the fire" was splendid. They burn much faster than marshmallows, due to the sugar coating. Of the two adult children and the two children children, two like them better than marshmallows, two prefer OG style.