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by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Biology & Medicine
Topic: COVID-19 News and Discussions
Replies: 2163
Views: 1601026

Re: COVID-19 News and Discussions

As a resident of California and from a purely selfish point of view, I hope this good news (see below) continues. California Reopens Economy and Lifts All Restrictions June 15, 2021 Introduction: (USA Today via MSN) The nation's largest state will reopen Tuesday, effectively ending a slew of 15-mont...
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Military & War
Topic: Violence and Terrorism News and Discussions
Replies: 465
Views: 366839

Re: Violence and Terrorism News and Discussions

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/558362-fbi-warns-lawmakers-of-violence-from-qanon-conspiracy-theorists Introduction: (The Hill) The FBI is warning lawmakers that QAnon conspiracy theorists may commit more acts of violence as the country grapples with the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack o...
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: Last Human Jobs
Replies: 15
Views: 25921

Re: Last Human Jobs

To think out of the box a little bit, how about undertaker.

Think about it.
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: USA News and Discussions
Replies: 1093
Views: 651797

Re: USA News and Discussions

Senate Confirms Biden's Pick to Powerful Federal Appeals Court https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-confirms-bidens-pick-to-powerful-federal-appeals-court/ar-AAL2xX8?ocid=uxbndlbing Introduction: (CBS via MSN) Washington — The Senate on Monday approved the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brow...
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: Conservatism News and Discussions
Replies: 276
Views: 141953

Re: Conservatism News and Discussions

Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes for Comparing House Mask Rule to the Holocaust https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/marjorie-taylor-greene-apologizes-for-comparing-house-mask-rule-to-the-holocaust/ar-AAL2M9E?ocid=uxbndlbing Entire Article: (The Guardian via MSN) Marjorie Taylor Greene, the extrem...
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: Last Human Jobs
Replies: 15
Views: 25921

Re: Last Human Jobs

At any rate, I have some more ideas on the subject. Lettuce picker was an initial attempt and W J Fox pointed out some problems in that example. Sticking with the agricultural industry, there is the case of what happens once mechanization is in place. There is still the issue of operating, maintaini...
by caltrek
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: Last Human Jobs
Replies: 15
Views: 25921

Re: Last Human Jobs

I don't know what that would be like, being the last few people who still believe in a Flying Spaghetti Monster. I don't really understand the people like that today. I think you underestimate clerics. Sure, there are those who take a very literal view of things like the Bible. There are others who...
by caltrek
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: China Watch Thread
Replies: 177
Views: 220956

Re: China Watch Thread

No, China Will Not Invade Taiwan June 7, 2021 https://supchina.com/2021/06/07/no-china-will-not-invade-taiwan/ Introduction: (SupChina) Will China invade Taiwan? The question has recently leapt to the forefront of international debate, with observers pondering the imagined consequences: Would the U...
by caltrek
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Energy & the Environment
Topic: Batteries & Energy Storage news and discussions
Replies: 203
Views: 163206

Re: Batteries & Energy Storage news and discussions

World First Rechargeable Cement-based Batteries May 27, 2021 https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/ace/news/Pages/World-first-concept-for-rechargeable-cement-based-batteries.aspx Introduction: (Chalmers) Imagine an entire twenty storey concrete building which can store energy like a giant battery....
by caltrek
Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: Israel Watch Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 49904

Re: Israel Watch Thread

Israel's New Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Made His Name as a Millionaire Tech Founder June 14, 2021 https://www.axios.com/israels-pm-tech-millionare-naftali-bennett-ad6d769d-e16d-4cbb-b926-4777bc91be01.html Extract: (Axios) Background: While still in school in 1999, Bennett and three friends deci...