Monthly Archives: August 2014

Paranoia … September 1, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/31 by drenn1077

“par·a·noi·a (pr-noi)n.1. A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.2. Extreme, irrational distrust of others.” – http://www.thefreedictionary.com/paranoia “The symptoms of paranoia are diverse, but one of the most … Continue reading →

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Anti-human Philosophies and Stances … August 25, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/24 by drenn1077

Among the many belief systems and political stances there are many that are anti-human. Lacking compassion, having compassion only for one’s select group and no others, or holding bigoted, racist, or other unsavory opinions of others without just cause, these … Continue reading →

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Humanism? … August 18, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/17 by drenn1077

hu•man•ist (ˈhyu mə nɪst; often ˈyu-)n. 1. a person with a strong concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. 2. a person devoted to or versed in the humanities, esp. a classical scholar. 3. a student of human nature or … Continue reading →

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Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival 2014 … August 16, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/16 by drenn1077

My wife and I attended the 2014 Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival. Arriving about noon, the streets were not too crowded with people. We toured the extent of the festival and enjoyed Bratwurst, french fries, and a scrumptious dessert. When we arrived … Continue reading →

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This is a test

Posted on 2014/08/16 by drenn1077

This is a test for the purposes of ascertaining whether proper settings have been made for comments. Hey John, is it working yet?

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Publishing in a Vacuum … August 15, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/15 by drenn1077

Persistence is the key to publishing within a vacuum. When you see that many people have visited your site yet there are no comments what are you to assume? ► Do you assume that people are not interested? ► Do … Continue reading →

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Emotions… a Curse? August 11, 2014

Posted on 2014/08/10 by drenn1077

I do not think we will ever have computers, robots, or androids that will be able to pass for human under close scrutiny. Emotions will be the stumbling block of all machines. Software, I think, would be unable to simulate … Continue reading →

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Stinkin’ Birds… They Were the Ancestors of Stinkin’ Birds

Posted on 2014/08/03 by drenn1077

How did evolution produce birds? From an article in Reuters it seems dinosaurs were the result of “shrinking” a dinosaur for 50 million years. A recent story, source not known, reported that feathers have been a more common feature of … Continue reading →

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