Random Thoughts Part 5: Time to Split Again

[Astronuc]

Why children and young adults need experienced adult supervision!

Student's promising life cut short by failed experiment
https://www.yahoo.com/news/student-killed-homemade-rocket-had-bright-future-084646574.html

A homemade chemical rocket attached to a skateboard blew up Monday night, mortally injuring Moon, who died at a hospital. His 17-year-old friend suffered minor injuries.

This is why PF restricts or otherwise prohibits discussion of dangerous activities, and recommends those interested seek proper supervision, and in some cases, approval of authorities.

 

[WWGD]

Proofreading is an underappreciated endeavour.

GMU law school renaming after Antonin Scalia hits snag
Uh, who came up with that one?

I have heard that Assol has been (in?) the butt of jokes.

 

[JorisL]

Grmbl went to bed around 11, woke up at 4:15 am.
Better get a head start I suppose although it's cold and the heater is apparently broken.

 

[Pepper Mint]

I have found relations of Canada and USA but still don't understand why Australia enters the scene?

 

[JorisL]

Grmbl went to bed around 11, woke up at 4:15 am.
Better get a head start I suppose although it's cold and the heater is apparently broken.

Leave it to Tool to get me in a better mood

 

[Pepper Mint]

Username and Password

 

[Borg]

Saw this on a car today.

 

[Sophia]

Today I've overheard two men about 60+ talking. One of them was telling the other one that his wife beats him. The second man laughed. The first one seemed stressed and repeated that she beats him much and that it hurts and it looked like he was about to cry. The second man said something funny again.
It's strange how the society has become sensitive to domestic violence against women, but remains indifferent to violence against men.

 

[WWGD]

Today I've overheard two men about 60+ talking. One of them was telling the other one that his wife beats him. The second man laughed. The first one seemed stressed and repeated that she beats him much and that it hurts and it looked like he was about to cry. The second man said something funny again.
It's strange how the society has become sensitive to domestic violence against women, but remains indifferent to violence against men.

A man I knew had the same problems, beaten by his girlfiend and police would laugh at him when he reported it.

 

[WWGD]

Today I've overheard two men about 60+ talking. One of them was telling the other one that his wife beats him. The second man laughed. The first one seemed stressed and repeated that she beats him much and that it hurts and it looked like he was about to cry. The second man said something funny again.
It's strange how the society has become sensitive to domestic violence against women, but remains indifferent to violence against men.

In most , maybe all countries, Women's movement is much better organized politically than the Men's movement, which is almost nonexistent.

 

[Pepper Mint]

Maybe because he loves her so he doesn't want to hurt her. It seems ridiculous to me hear that a strong man can't slap a woman, even grab her neck or smack her down.

 

[WWGD]

Maybe because he loves her so he doesn't want to hurt her. It seems ridiculous to me hear that a strong man can't slap a woman, even grab her neck or smack her down.

Maybe because they will end up in jail if they do, even if they are defending themselves. Laws in this respect tend to favor women over men. Or they may be psychologically weak, or psychologically dominated, intimidated by their wife.

 

[Pepper Mint]

Yes, I like your reply, but I think we care too much about people's private issues. They might be just making dramas or movies.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Today I've overheard two men about 60+ talking. One of them was telling the other one that his wife beats him. The second man laughed. The first one seemed stressed and repeated that she beats him much and that it hurts and it looked like he was about to cry. The second man said something funny again.
It's strange how the society has become sensitive to domestic violence against women, but remains indifferent to violence against men.

http://www.news.com.au/national/hidden-epidemic-of-women-beating-up-men/story-e6frfkvr-1225869842575

This is underreported and under studied. I would like to find out if there's a typical mental illness associated with spousal abuse, like, say bipolar disorder, which seems likely. Manic episodes are by no means always positive in mood. Mania is often irritable/angry mania, and a person can become quite irrationally aggressive.

The problem is probably often compounded by drug or alcohol abuse, so it's hard to sort out.

 

[JorisL]

In most , maybe all countries, Women's movement is much better organized politically than the Men's movement, which is almost nonexistent.

Since men usually get laughed away they just tend to "suck it up" so to speak, as society tells us from a young age.

 

[WWGD]

Since men usually get laughed away they just tend to "suck it up" so to speak, as society tells us from a young age.

Indeed. I don't know in Belgium, but we have the saying " Men Don't Cry". Edit: Men and women are expected to fulfill behavioral expectations in their respective societies.

 

[zoobyshoe]

I just poured some yoghurt over some blackberries and ate it with a spoon. It was delicious. Go thou and do likewise.

 

[WWGD]

I was reading some more on how showering and cleaning without using soap helps the skin remain young and healthy. Still, I will resist the temptation of telling a woman with nice skin : " I bet you don't use soap very often".

 

[WWGD]

I definitely like the Tuna snak paks. They put in a bit of mayo, spice in the Tuna and the snack includes a small pack of crackers. Tasty, much more so than the regular Tuna packs with only oil or water.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Jeremy Wade came face to face with the oarfish!

 

[Sophia]

After a week of sunshine, trees and grass are slowly becoming green!

 

[Sophia]

I was reading some more on how showering and cleaning without using soap helps the skin remain young and healthy. Still, I will resist the temptation of telling a woman with nice skin : " I bet you don't use soap very often".

It's true. If I use a regular shower gel with SLS and fragrance my skin gets very tight, dry and flaky. This is especially true for face. Many people think that if their face is tight after washing it's good but it actually means that the skin is dry and protective barrier has been damaged.
I have to use gentle cleansers from pharmacy. They are slightly more expensive but it's not that bad.

 

[Kevin McHugh]

We're all here because we're not all there.

 

[Kevin McHugh]

I just poured some yoghurt over some blackberries and ate it with a spoon. It was delicious. Go thou and do likewise.

I make my own jam with whatever fresh fruit is available. Mix the jam with some yogurt, and your taste buds are having a party!

 

[WWGD]

We're all here because we're not all there.

We're just in a different there in here.

 

[Psinter]

I'm reading Twilight (yes, THAT Twilight :-) ) and this reminded me of a long term mystery.

How old are you? That novel is not for kids, I'm telling your parents.

I'm just kidding with you . I don't even know if novels have age rating systems.
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I got bitten and stung by ants while digging some earth. I did not see I was actually digging on top of a colony and when I came to feel it I had a bunch of them on my feet curled up, biting, and stinging .

Of all the spots to dig I had to choose the one exactly on top of a colony .

 

[Sophia]

How old are you? That novel is not for kids, I'm telling your parents.

I'm just kidding with you . I don't even know if novels have age rating systems.
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I got bitten and stung by ants while digging some earth. I did not see I was actually digging on top of a colony and when I came to feel it I had a bunch of them on my feet curled up, biting, and stinging .

Of all the spots to dig I had to choose the one exactly on top of a colony .

Haha I am already 10 years adult (though until about 2yrs ago I was often asked for my ID card when buying beer legal age here is 18 but with my 150cm I look like a 5th grader :-D).
I'm reading twilight just for fun, it's so stupid :-) in fact, I'm reading it in order to write a negative review on Goodreads :-) but it's a good book for relaxation when you're not in mood for thinking. Reading twilight is an equivalent to watching soap opera or reality show.

I'm sorry about the ants. Hope you're not allergic to them. What kind of ants have you got there? I guess they are more aggressive than those living in temperate climate. Even these can hurt quite a lot.

 

[zoobyshoe]

A nice night of British police television: Luther and Scott and Bailey.

 

[Pepper Mint]

It's unfair. You've probably seen mine but I've never seen yours.

 

[Psinter]

Haha I am already 10 years adult (though until about 2yrs ago I was often asked for my ID card when buying beer legal age here is 18 but with my 150cm I look like a 5th grader :-D).
I'm reading twilight just for fun, it's so stupid :-) in fact, I'm reading it in order to write a negative review on Goodreads :-) but it's a good book for relaxation when you're not in mood for thinking. Reading twilight is an equivalent to watching soap opera or reality show.

Haha. Should I read it? Hmmmmmmmm. Maybe I should stick with literary and artistic works I like better. I've never been a novel reader.

Hihi, I cannot possibly visualize 150cm.

I'm sorry about the ants. Hope you're not allergic to them. What kind of ants have you got there? I guess they are more aggressive than those living in temperate climate. Even these can hurt quite a lot.

No hassle. I always got bitten and stung by them when I was a kid. Never had an allergic reaction. They are small where I am right now. My visual approximation is that they are about 0.50cm to about 1cm being a queen (one that isn't yet pregnant).