Monthly Archives: November 2016

Earthquake

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

Nov. 27-29,’16 ~QofDay~ Earthquake Have you ever been in a significant earthquake? Tell us about it. Hi All, Thanks for thinking of me FOS, and others, and I am fine – in my element you might even say. I moved … Continue reading →

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Grass is greener

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

The Grass is Greener Have you ever had a case of the grass is greener on the other side? Hi Laurie, With the horses, rather than any sort of pining for something they cant have, it seems far more likely … Continue reading →

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Observation

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

November 20-23,’16 ~QofDay~ Observation Does observation alter an event? I understand that some people have the interpretation of quantum mechanics that FOS described, and I’m not one of those. From my understanding, an observation doesn’t alter an event in and … Continue reading →

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An issue to die for?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

November 14-16,’16 ~QofDay~ An Issue You Would Die for… What issue would you be willing to die for? Like others here, I have thought about this a lot. I’d rather live. I’d rather everyone lived, and sometimes sh*t happens. Just … Continue reading →

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Change quote

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

November 10-13,’16 ~QofDay~ Enoch Arnold Bennett Enoch Arnold Bennett once said “Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” Do You Agree? Like most things – some truth in it. As OM says, … Continue reading →

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Honda fit

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

Honda Fit — Barely! What was your most recent barely fit, tight squeeze situation? Hi Laurie When I first met Ailsa she a full blood English Mastiff “Shandy” that was heavier than me and almost twice Ailsa’s weight. Now we … Continue reading →

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New AntiMicrobial agent

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

New antimicrobial peptide kills strains resistant to existing antibiotics Resistant strains of E. coli and Staph finally meet their match This article is weird. It reports a new anti microbial approach, which is great, then goes on to suggest “The … Continue reading →

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Economics

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

Why You Should Blame The Economics Discipline For Today’s Problems The people responsible for national economic policy are economics professors Everything in the article is true enough, and still manages to miss the most salient point of our time. What … Continue reading →

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Open to trying new things in life?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

November 7-9,’16 ~QofDay~ Trying New Things in Life How open are you when it comes to trying new things in life? I’d say fairly open. For someone with a fear of heights, I have climbed mountains, learned to abseil, learned … Continue reading →

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Tragedy of the commons and Ostrom

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ted Howard NZ

The Tragedy of the Commons: How Elinor Ostrom Solved One of Life’s Greatest Dilemmas The design principles for solving the tragedy of the commons can be applied to all groups Hi David Everything you write make sense to me, and … Continue reading →

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