@freemo Look who just joined here too ๐
Jus realized I miss the server hitting its 2,000 user mark. I was sick for so long we overshot by almost 200 users. I guess now alll there is left to do is wait until the 3,000 mark celebration :)
System Dynamics models uncover these blind spots and can lead to better policies: "No such thing as sustainable palm oil โ 'certified' can destroy even more wildlife, say scientists" https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/palm-oil-sustainable-certified-plantations-orangutans-indonesia-southeast-asia-greenwashing-purdue-a8674681.html
Interesting fact of the day: Despite the misinformation in the news both Bumblebee ๐ and Honey Bee populations are at an all time high for the last 50+ years.
there was a legitimate scare about 12 years ago, a momentary crash in numbers. But since then it has recovered very well as can be seen from the charts.
#QOTO is only about 40 users away from hitting the 2,000 user mark. Any ideas or suggestions about how to celebrate?
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My warning signs for who not to get close to (and certainly don't date!):
1) If they always want to hang out with you, talk, or see you when they are single but you barely hear from them when they are dating someone.
2) Someone who doesnt want their significant other being close friends or hanging out alone with someone of the opposite sex.
3) Someone who is always in a relationship and when they are single is constantly looking for the next one. If they spent more of their lives with a SO than without, no go!
4) Anyone who thinks you are the best thing since sliced bread right after you meet them.
5) Anyone who tries to slip in stories or anecdotes that make them intentionally look like a desirable person and leave out the bad stories. The easiest way not to come across as attractive is to try to "sell" yourself.
6) Dishonesty of character, which relates closely to #5
Jeffrey Phillips Freeman
Innovator & Entrepreneur in Machine Learning, Evolutionary Computing & Big Data. Avid SCUBA diver, Open-source developer, HAM radio operator, astrophotographer, and anything nerdy.
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Abortion: Protected, tax paid, limited time-frame
Welfare: Yes, no one should starve
UBI: No, use welfare
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Trump: Moron, evil
Biden: Senile, racist
Police: ACAB
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