- This is a great video and one of my favorites. It speaks for itself...and is always relevant. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have. ;)

Very interesting, potentially enlightening and extremely cool - but be careful with it and don't believe everything you see, and hear. If you feel it, it is probably closer to truth. ;)

Very interesting, potentially enlightening and extremely cool - but be careful with it and don't believe everything you see, and hear. If you feel it, it is probably closer to truth. ;) - If this can't straighten you out, nothing can! :P (y) [Thought you might like some 'light reading', hehe...]

This is a very good video. It somewhat explains the reason I avoid posting things that tend to 'infect' people in a negative way and try to inspire and enlighten people. We all should consider carefully what we post to social networks and remember that, even though we might see it one way, others might interpret it another way. If that happens, we should also probably do our best not to let the differences devolve into dangerous arguments. Many people believe that others see things the same way they do but that is not even remotely true, considering we all come from vastly different lives, by way of experience, even if they are similar in many cases. This is why things like Twitter and other Social Media that don't allow us to clearly express ourselves and out opinions can backfire so often. Even when we do have to opportunity to be clear, if we are not, that can also cause our posts to backfire. We have to remember that we are the caretakers and creators of the environments we live in, so we should take care that we don't create an environment that we find hostile to live in and focus on improving it so that we can feel comfortable there...and others can too. That is the nature of social responsibility...without it, you will either become an enemy of society - or a hermit. There is nothing pleasant about those environments. ;)

This is a very good video. It somewhat explains the reason I avoid posting things that tend to 'infect' people in a negative way and try to inspire and enlighten people. We all should consider carefully what we post to social networks and remember that, even though we might see it one way, others might interpret it another way. If that happens, we should also probably do our best not to let the differences devolve into dangerous arguments. Many people believe that others see things the same way they do but that is not even remotely true, considering we all come from vastly different lives, by way of experience, even if they are similar in many cases. This is why things like Twitter and other Social Media that don't allow us to clearly express ourselves and out opinions can backfire so often. Even when we do have to opportunity to be clear, if we are not, that can also cause our posts to backfire. We have to remember that we are the caretakers and creators of the environments we live in, so we should take care that we don't create an environment that we find hostile to live in and focus on improving it so that we can feel comfortable there...and others can too. That is the nature of social responsibility...without it, you will either become an enemy of society - or a hermit. There is nothing pleasant about those environments. ;) - Very insightful...

This article's message seems to be timeless, probably because people continue to fail to realize the wisdom within. It is well worth reading all the way to the end... And even better to remember is: We should be aware of those people around us who have dangerous, inflexible ideologies - and even more concerned when we notice them within ourselves. There is no balance in such a mentality and life is all about balance.

This article's message seems to be timeless, probably because people continue to fail to realize the wisdom within. It is well worth reading all the way to the end... And even better to remember is: We should be aware of those people around us who have dangerous, inflexible ideologies - and even more concerned when we notice them within ourselves. There is no balance in such a mentality and life is all about balance. - In a more broad sense, this is the definition of 'fake news'... It's been perpetrated and 'spun'...globally and by nearly every government, including (most prominently) the United States (as well as those who buy into it), for reasons of questionable policy propagation and acceptance. This is what fear and propaganda do - they allow governments to get away with murder while making their citizens unwitting (and sometimes, witting) accomplices. Meanwhile, they also remove any hope for peace and erode citizens' freedoms. In such cases, who is REALLY eroding those freedoms? Maybe it is the citizens... ______________________ 'Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.' - Benjamin Franklin ______________________ The evidence is all around us. One would have to be blind - or willfully ignorant - not to notice. [A long read, but well worth the effort!]

Who wolda; known that playing Metallica on yoor Tesla Coil would pop a breaker? :P

Who wolda; known that playing Metallica on yoor Tesla Coil would pop a breaker? :P - Metallica "Fade to Black" played on musical Tesla coils. My camera sucks so deal with it :-P Mainly did this to test chords out on the MIDI controller.

Technology Then and Now

Technology Then and Now - Before there were computers and software that could stitch together digital images, they were printed on photo paper, trimmed by hand, and taped in place on a large black board.

Getting InSight on the Interior of Mars

Getting InSight on the Interior of Mars - Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, Mars lander is tested ahead of its scheduled launch on May 5, 2018.

- Here's a well-written, informative article that's worth reading... Here's why: Some people may be well aware they're making poor, unethical choices. On the other hand, some may believe they are 'doing the right thing' while, in truth, they're ever-so-slowly drifting away from what is right at a pace so slow they haven't noticed - especially, given the fact that life tends to be so busy and fast-moving. Do you consider ethics as the highest priority in your decision-making process? If not, which category do you identify with? If you're not sure, this article may be able to shed some light on that, as long as you're not afraid to discover the answer. ^_^

- Some friends (at least, those who enjoy long, philosophical conversations) have heard me explain my opinion on Logic vs. Faith. Several have not, however. I think we all wonder about these things and I thought I'd share my own perspective...as well as this article, which is very interesting in its explanation behind the 'supposed' conflict between science and religion - 'supposed' because not all people believe there is a conflict. ^_^ I believe that there is a figurative sort of 'Tree of Divine Wisdom' which has two main branches. One is faith and the other is logic - both being of equal importance. In my opinion, the healthiest of us have 'branches' on that tree that are of equal length. The reason this is important is two-fold. When one is overly faithful, they tend to lack the logic to prevent themselves from falling prey to flights of emotional/spiritual fancy and/or are often easily misled by those who might manipulate them. They may also, in fact, be highly prone to become zealots. When one is overly dependent on logic, they can (and often do - note that suicide rates are commonly high in those with high IQs) 'reason' themselves into an untenable situation. This might cause people who lack faith to, say, grab an assault rifle and go shoot up a mall or take their own lives, thinking there is no hope or reasonable solution. This is a much better written (though, not as concise) version that is similar to my own perspective. Since this is, for nearly all humans, an existential question that we all seek an answer to, you might want to invest the time to read it. (y) #Faith #Logic #Science #Brain

This is TESS, Our Newest Planet-Hunter

This is TESS, Our Newest Planet-Hunter - TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is the next step in the search for planets outside of our solar system, including those that could support life.

Curiosity Rover Gets Ready for Its Next Adventure

Curiosity Rover Gets Ready for Its Next Adventure - This mosaic, taken by the Mars Curiosity rover, looks uphill at Mount Sharp.

Claudia Alexander and Her Life Well-Lived

Claudia Alexander and Her Life Well-Lived - Claudia Alexander, the project scientist overseeing NASA's support role in the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission, stands on the view deck of mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

As deep as it gets... Could it be the foundation of all that is considered 'spiritual'...considering many people would say 'love' and other emotions are chemical reactions in our brains - the central processor of our bodies, which are chemistry labs (by weight of scientific knowledge, diet, etc.)? Definitely an article worth reading...

As deep as it gets... Could it be the foundation of all that is considered 'spiritual'...considering many people would say 'love' and other emotions are chemical reactions in our brains - the central processor of our bodies, which are chemistry labs (by weight of scientific knowledge, diet, etc.)? Definitely an article worth reading... - The theory that the brain produces its own psychedelic compound provokes pop-culture enthusiasm and scientific controversy

This is an outstanding article, though, one that requires deep consideration. After all, it is philosophical in nature. Unfortunately, I fear that, because of either cognitive bias or lack of education, the people who are the greatest in need of considering what is said here are also the ones least able to understand it. Maybe that is the reason life continues to go down either one or the other roads in this forked path of life, rather than being able to find their way back to a unified and mutually beneficial path. I suppose time will tell. This is a good place to begin trying to understand that neither path is flawless and that a combination of the productive qualities of each, when synthesized, would lead to a far better future. At least, that is my two cents worth...

This is an outstanding article, though, one that requires deep consideration. After all, it is philosophical in nature. Unfortunately, I fear that, because of either cognitive bias or lack of education, the people who are the greatest in need of considering what is said here are also the ones least able to understand it. Maybe that is the reason life continues to go down either one or the other roads in this forked path of life, rather than being able to find their way back to a unified and mutually beneficial path. I suppose time will tell. This is a good place to begin trying to understand that neither path is flawless and that a combination of the productive qualities of each, when synthesized, would lead to a far better future. At least, that is my two cents worth... - Millions of Russians and eastern Europeans now believe that they were better off under communism. What does this signify?

Hubble’s Exquisite View of a Stellar Nursery

Hubble’s Exquisite View of a Stellar Nursery - An underlying population of infant stars embedded in the nebula NGC 346 are still forming from gravitationally collapsing gas clouds.

The plot thickens... ;)

The plot thickens... ;) - Robert Mueller’s team has taken over the investigation of Guccifer 2.0, who communicated with (and was defended by) longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone.

In light of recent (and perpetual) Security irregularities involving Facebook as well as other communications, messaging and phone services, I thoughtI’d share a very reliable and secure app I’ve been using with everyone. You can use it on your phone or desktop, since they’re synced, and with a wide assortment of phones / OSes. It is even encouraged by many of the top people in network security (some of whom are still at large from the feds, whom they used to work for). In short, it’s very trustworthy and I prefer it to any other app. It is not really for social media. It is for one on one communication. I suspect many people will be using it before long. I’ve attached some more info about it below. Once you take a look and, if you decide to use it, leave a comment below and I’ll locate and connect with you. Be safe...and happy! 😉👍

In light of recent (and perpetual) Security irregularities involving Facebook as well as other communications, messaging and phone services, I thoughtI’d share a very reliable and secure app I’ve been using with everyone. You can use it on your phone or desktop, since they’re synced, and with a wide assortment of phones / OSes. It is even encouraged by many of the top people in network security (some of whom are still at large from the feds, whom they used to work for). In short, it’s very trustworthy and I prefer it to any other app. It is not really for social media. It is for one on one communication. I suspect many people will be using it before long. I’ve attached some more info about it below. Once you take a look and, if you decide to use it, leave a comment below and I’ll locate and connect with you. Be safe...and happy! 😉👍 - What is Signal Desktop?Signal Desktop is an app that lets you send or receive Signal messages using your laptop or desktop computer. All messaging is private and syncs with Signal on your mobile ph...

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A View From a Launch

A View From a Launch - The Soyuz MS-08 rocket launched Wednesday, March 21, 2018, bringing three new crewmembers to the International Space Station.

The Beauty of Light

The Beauty of Light - The Soyuz MS-08 rocket is launched with Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos and astronauts Ricky Arnold and Drew Feustel of NASA, March 21, 2018, to join the crew of the Space Station.

Space Station Bound!

Space Station Bound! - Workers are seen on the launch pad as the Soyuz rocket arrives after being rolled out by train, Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Going for Atmospheric GOLD

Going for Atmospheric GOLD - In late Jan. 2018, NASA’s Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) instrument was launched into space aboard a commercial satellite.

- Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks are NOT signs of weakness, they are signs of trying to remain strong for far too long. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Neither is talking about it. And we, as a society, need to talk about it more!

- Some cool drawings... ^_^ Hyper Realistic Pencil Drawings by South African Jono Dry "Young South African artist, Jono Dry (26) was born in Pretoria and raised in the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus, where he has lived, worked and exhibited for most of his young life. Entirely self taught, his unique photo realistic-surrealist works are usually created on a large scale, using graphite on paper or board. His subject matter is collected from images that inspire him and objects he encounters in his daily experience. He works up to a month on one drawing, and the works are done in pencil. Only pencil!"

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- Very interesting article! ___________________ "I’m anticipating a lot of people will read the title of this article without clicking on it and think to themselves, “What are you talking about? I’m a Progressive Christian–that’s why I follow this page!” (Proceeds to write offended comment on Facebook post) Or, if you’re reading right now, then I assume my headline has interested you enough to click on the piece, and hopefully you've waited to make any judgments about the statement. Hear me out..."

Eye-opening information about crypto-currency (and why I have always avoided it). Basically, there is very little difference (volatility-wise) with coins than there is with the stock market. The best rule of thumb is - if you don't have it to lose, you shouldn't invest it. If you lose, no big loss. If you get lucky, more power to you...

Eye-opening information about crypto-currency (and why I have always avoided it). Basically, there is very little difference (volatility-wise) with coins than there is with the stock market. The best rule of thumb is - if you don't have it to lose, you shouldn't invest it. If you lose, no big loss. If you get lucky, more power to you... - Billions of dollars have been invested into Bitcoin, but who owns the most? It turns out the majority of the world's Bitcoin, and altcoins, are stored in just a few thousand wallets.

- Good LAWD! -=:oO Bonamassa does Zeppelin...(and a few more)!

- Create and share instant comics and cards starring you and your friends!

- Uhh...YEP! That about sums it up! I suppose a lot of these folks have been able to stay under the radar until the full-blown racists were outed and people started scrutinizing others. Those days are gone. Even trace amounts of racism are becoming obvious, so it might be a good idea to make sure you (if you're white) aren't part of that crowd either, you know, because...white people are probably going to be a minority (or be mixed) before much longer and it certainly won't make their lives any easier. I don't think a lot of people comprehend the way I see people. I don't see colors or cultures. That is just 'decoration' for your 'meat bag' (body). I see people as energy (or spirit)...as hearts and minds, which are all the same color. I'm sure every human being has the capacity to be a great addition to the species, iff given the right opportunity and environment. Sadly, some haven't been and some fail to notice that others haven't - in favor of pursuing hatred and bigotry. I think it's time to turn that around...

mmMMmm.... Shepherd's Pie! ^_^

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- Finally, someone said it... (y)

- This is a great read about AI (Artificial Intelligence). "It’s tempting to think of the mind as a layer that sits on top of more primitive cognitive structures. We experience ourselves as conscious beings, after all, in a way that feels different to the rhythm of our heartbeat or the rumblings of our stomach. If the operations of the brain can be separated out and stratified, then perhaps we can construct something akin to just the top layer, and achieve human-like artificial intelligence (AI) while bypassing the messy flesh that characterises organic life. I understand the appeal of this view... ...but despite encouraging results, most of the time I’m reminded that we’re nowhere near achieving human-like AI. Why? Because the layered model of cognition is wrong. Most AI researchers are currently missing a central piece of the puzzle: embodiment."

‘Sit down, world, and relax…’ - I like it... ^_^

‘Sit down, world, and relax…’ - I like it... ^_^ - ‘Sit down, world, and relax...’The Preschool Poets is a short film series that pairs professional animation with poems written by four-year-olds. In this instalment, Bullets, the young poet Brayden seemingly attempts to find – or perhaps even demand – calm in a chaotic world. His words are p...

Is this the reason for 'Fake News'? Maybe we should be a bit more cynical and investigative of those who are providing that news. ;)

Is this the reason for 'Fake News'? Maybe we should be a bit more cynical and investigative of those who are providing that news. ;) - There is an underappreciated paradox of knowledge that plays a pivotal role in our advanced hyper-connected liberal democracies: the greater the amount of information that circulates, the more we rely on so-called reputational devices to evaluate ...

An interesting question, considering the topic of education, itself, is questionable as well as rife with failure. I wonder if we will ever start to 'mend these links in the chain' (preserve and establish some order) one-at-a-time, in order to make the chain stronger and allow further links to be repaired, or whether we'll continue to break the links one by one until there is no longer a chain to link everything together (chaos reigns). It seems as if people are quite happy to assume the rules don't apply to them in many situations - readily breaking the speed limit comes to mind. I suppose divine justice/karma/cause & effect (i.e. - horrific traffic accidents) will take care of that. It may, in fact, be all we have left to teach people what is right and wrong anymore. What a fatal way to learn a lesson...

An interesting question, considering the topic of education, itself, is questionable as well as rife with failure. I wonder if we will ever start to 'mend these links in the chain' (preserve and establish some order) one-at-a-time, in order to make the chain stronger and allow further links to be repaired, or whether we'll continue to break the links one by one until there is no longer a chain to link everything together (chaos reigns). It seems as if people are quite happy to assume the rules don't apply to them in many situations - readily breaking the speed limit comes to mind. I suppose divine justice/karma/cause & effect (i.e. - horrific traffic accidents) will take care of that. It may, in fact, be all we have left to teach people what is right and wrong anymore. What a fatal way to learn a lesson... - People disagree about morality. They disagree about what morality prohibits, permits and requires. And they disagree about why morality prohibits, permits and requires these things. Moreover, at least some of the disagreement on these matters is r...

Rose-Colored Jupiter

Rose-Colored Jupiter - This image captures a close-up view of a storm with bright cloud tops in the northern hemisphere of Jupiter.

The Aurora Named STEVE

The Aurora Named STEVE - What's in a name? If your name is Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement aka STEVE, then there's quite bit behind the name.

- I've used many browsers over the years and still switch from one to the other sometimes, since they serve different purposes, but one thing I noticed that's common between them is they often have poor bookmark support. Well, I ran across this free application and it's great! It will manage bookmarks and other things you might want to save on the Internet and is cross-browser compatible. It even works with mobile phones and has a standalone desktop interface. This makes it very easy to manage bookmarks everywhere you might have them...and one of the greatest features is importing them from your browser(s) and into them, since there are plugins for each browser right from the desktop app. This is open-source software so there's no need to worry about being bothered by adware, spyware or malware. Go ahead and try it out - it's FREE and it works great. You'll be very happy you checked it out! ^_^ (y)

It is utterly ridiculous for this clown to keep making comments like this Tweet when the truth is so obvious to all (except himself).

It is utterly ridiculous for this clown to keep making comments like this Tweet when the truth is so obvious to all (except himself). - “Hundreds of good people, including very important Ambassadors and Judges, are being blocked and/or slow walked by the Democrats in the Senate. Many important positions in Government are unfilled because of this obstruction. Worst in U.S. history!”

There's Always Pi!

There's Always Pi! - Just by determining how circular a given crater is – using pi and the crater’s perimeter and area – planetary geologists can reveal clues about how the crater was formed and the surface that was impacted.

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- Are you ready for the shrink? How about a boatload of questions? Be prepared, it's about 120 questions (short form). Seems to do a pretty good job, though! (y)

- This has got to be one of the most incredible space photos I've ever seen in my life - and I've seen thousands! check this out...you don't want to miss it! :O (y)

- Every now and then, it's a good idea to take a look at things in their proper perspective...

Running a Real-Time Simulation of Go-No-Go for Apollo 17

Running a Real-Time Simulation of Go-No-Go for Apollo 17 - Not everyone gets to become a part of history, but mathematician Billie Robertson is one of the lucky ones. In this image taken on Nov. 27, 1972, she was running a real-time simulation of Translunar Injection (TLI) Go-No-Go for the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission.

Dramatic Dione

Dramatic Dione - Cassini captured this striking view of Saturn’s moon Dione on July 23, 2012.

My heart goes out to the people suffering in Venezuela...

My heart goes out to the people suffering in Venezuela... - Just out of curiosity, I wonder how many Americans realize that a large majority of them talk perpetually about food...what they're cooking, what they have eaten, what they like/don't like, etc..etc.. I also wonder if they realize how ignorant they look to a large part of the rest of the world when doing so (sorry, but ignorance is a trait of everyone, just as their noses or thumbs are, in spite of how hard they may be trying not to be ignorant); Especially given many of their very poor diets, skyrocketing Diabetes (even in Children - something I think should be dealt with by the law just as diligently as parents who smoke in the car with their children in the back and the windows up, for example, because the parents obviously have their heads where the sun doesn't shine). How about realizing their obvious (to some of us) lack of compassion for, say, those friends they know (on FB, for example) who live in countries where people don't have the option to be so 'ignorant' and gluttonous. It truly is tragic to witness. I'd really like to see America return to the great, successful nation that not only is knowledgeable about wholesome, healthy things...but also demonstrates that knowledge. I have a great idea... How about exercising and going the extra mile to prepare healthy foods. How about caring a bit more about your health (AND YOUR CHILDRENS' AS WELL) since, no matter how wealthy you are, how famous, popular, etc...if you die, you will not live long enough to enjoy any of that (and because your children shouldn't have to suffer from your laziness or lack of self-discipline). There is another good idea below - something for you to read (For those feeling particularly guilty, you may want to take a look at the rest of the books on that page, as well...) Oh, and you can curse and ridicule me, call me names and treat me like crap...but, in the end, you know I am right...and I am trying to save your life... :)

- There are, in my not so humble opinion, many animals that outshine humans by way of behavior and intelligence. Whoever believes that animals aren't intelligent is probably missing out on the incredible wonders of life.