David Custis Kimball - blog
You: Why Dave; why now?
Me: Well, I've a two talented kids; the younger said, 'Stop with the lectures.' Then asked, 'Dad, can I help you set up a blog?' Moments later, Me: 'OK, that's a great idea, thinkin' they might just read it someday.
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Matters of Import & Timely Expertise
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An Unmapped Ponderocity:
To say: '"He is a man of truth," is to say nothing; to say: "He is a man of of," is to state an elementary truth of logic.'
Winston Davids, 1969 - Trinity College Valedictorian - 1970; known endeavor: actuarial contributions to The Donald; since has contacted me and sadly is quite ill. Ask prayers for recovery; thanks for his brilliance and music.
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Sixteen Concerned Scientists: No Need to Panic About Global Warming - WSJ.com
Environment, History, Science, UncommonSense
Just another arrow in the quiver of intelligence. Carbon is naturally held by cellulose of plants, sea grasses, and even some of our tissue.
Let’s promote GROWTH, soils and focus on the elimination of killing and polluting pesticides, herbicides, selecticides, and heavy metal containing nutrient fertilizers.
I had a bad dream last night of receiving a pressurized container of diazanon or some pesticide that I have used in my youth about 20 or so years ago.. and that leaked out of the cardboard packaging upon opening it up onto the floor of a hospital. The panic of how to clean it up, when the poison is aromatic, and isolating it and containing it was melting the rubber gloves and paralysing feeling in my hands were letting me know what was the effect… death.
Just walk into a Kmart’s garden area, and breath in deeply. The poisons are kept near the cash registers. The fact that the packaging allows any outgassing is a crime.
Let’s get real.
And among these scientists are noted ones from MIT, Princeton, Virginia Tech, Hebrew University, and University of Paris. I’m disappointed that there are not more, but then so many depend on the government for funding. Remember that when listening to any claimed scientist for an objective opinion.
What happened at Obama-no-show trial
Law+Lawless, History, Humor
Justice is blind; Ray Charles is blind; I can’t stop hearing Ray singing ‘Georgia’ ; it’s on my mind; ‘…Oh Georgia, no peace I find just this old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.’
And then I’m thinkin’ that Richard Dawkins would love it if Newton’s 4th law of motion were on trial as well, you know, ‘What goes around, comes around.’
Which leads me to that rousing philosophical melody by Monte Python, The Galaxy Song who opens with us ‘revolving and evolving’, then logs all the grievous speeds and law of numbers to sum it up: ‘So remember, when you’re feeling very small and insecure, How amazingly unlikely is your birth, And pray that there’s intelligent life somewhere up in space,
‘Cause there’s bugger all down here on Earth.’
That’s right, let’s hear it for the penultimate line of prayer. Sing it boy…
Law+Lawless, History
And no news coverage by the Obamedia, e.g. CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS.
History, Humor, BEC, Theology
Richard Dawkins, who admitted in an interview on Ben Stein’s 2008 documentary, ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’ that ‘well yes we may have had intelligent life planted here on earth, but they were certainly ‘evolved’.’
Yeah, dude. The danger of knowing the exact position and velocity of a vector force, i.e. reality is that then it can be manipulated to appear as only within the Heisenberg Uncertainty parameters, you can know one but not both…and so you can be the victim of a scam or fooled into not thinking what you already know.
Faith is by definition a leap. You have to look at all that you know, or want to know and then achieve it and then say Yes or No. It extends into every movement you make towards something (certainly in this typing action). I proceed by faith.
In addition to all the Intelligent Designers, the inventor of the Laser, Charles Townes (Nobel Physics 1964) is very thankful that he was allowed to access this science and credits a higher author, and one of the reasons that C. Bose (of the Boson and Condensates) and J Bose of Plant intelligence were ignored is that their science did not fit the mold of what would ‘flatter’ all science, as scientists believe (actually demand) that they are all knowing.
Richard Dawkins is like a flak for the scientists. He promotes the common credulity over their ignorance to promote funding and the ‘piling on’ of evidence that they , the scientist are the enlightened secular ‘godhead of society’. And this is pure garbage, as is the lying, murdering (Fast and Furious), and cheating (ACORN) and cheating like giving GM to Unions over bond holders, Obama administration. Cherrio.
History, Science, Humor
Wow, South Dakota in 1990. Maybe we need to have a Jurassic Park up there; kinda a ‘Disney Awh Rexie Won’t Hurt You’ place to send bullies, hypocrites, Islamists, and kids addicted to Barney. Bazzinga!
A T. rex named Sue (by yoffie_2000)
If you’re ever up or near Chicago, IL, I suggest going to The Field Museum and visiting the largest, most complete, and most preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. It’s one of the most breathtaking skeletons you will ever see in person, and definitely a great museum overall to explore!
Some information about Sue (catalog number: FMNH PR 2081):
Overall length: 40.5 feet.
Height: 13 feet at the hips.
Estimated to have weighed over 7 tons when alive.
Weight of skeleton: 3,922 lbs.
The length of Sue’s skull is 5 feet, and weighing 600 lbs.
She is named after the palaeontologist who found her, Susan Hendrickson, in Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota on August 12, 1990.
Sue’s bones are the biggest of all T. rex skeletons ever found.
Sue is estimated to have been 28 years old when she died, making her the oldest Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.
The skeleton is so well preserved that palaeontologists can actually see where muscles, ligaments, and tendons attached, along with the cellular structure within the bones is immaculately preserved.
Sue is the first T. rex to have ever been discovered with a furcula (wishbone), gastralia (stomach ribs), and a stapes (ear bone).
Apart from the fact that you technically won’t see it in person as the skeleton’s a cast. Bazzinga.
Actually, the skeleton that sits on display in The Field Museum is 90-95% real. They are the original bones. Sue’s real skull sits on display with the teeth up one floor (right under the T. rex mural above the skeleton in this photo), because it was much too heavy even with the custom architectural design constructed made for Sue’s bones. And for the missing pieces in her skeleton (i.e. a foot, hand, some vertebrae, etc), those were moulded to match what other bones were already found. There have been many complete casts of her skeleton for scientific studying, along with being created for world tours so everyone around the world could get a good look at Sue. You can also tell the difference between what’s fake and what’s real when looking up close to the bones. If you go on their official website, you will find information all about Sue, along with the information that states the skeleton on display in TFM is real. I took a screencap of the page which can be found here (along with clicking on the tool button). I also found another link which states it is her real skeleton (bottom screencap), and the information can be found on The Field Museum’s official website here.
And to triple check my facts, I just called up The Field Museum and talked to a representative about Sue’s skeleton. They stated I was correct with my knowledge on Sue. So yes, it is her REAL skeleton (other than the few missing bones and skull stated above). If you wish to call them up and ask yourself, feel free to. Hope this cleared up more information! — crownedrose (scinerd admin who posted the original entry on Sue)
Physics, Environment, Humor
Oh, all you Republican, Independent, and other anti-Obama racists: STOP with facing mirrors toward the sun; it’s killing the sun too, especially when you reflect the heat back from your gas guzzling SUV’s.
Seriously unplug your computers tonight, Monday, January 23 and it’s a good idea to put memory cards, etc. in a metal tin which is shielded.
Oh, yeah and really all that SUV stuff; it’s really harder to change direction on a more massive car and it will do more damage to another should you hit someone, so ‘Bigger is NOT Better’, like ‘You Butt can NOT make good Butter’. And Limbaugh, you near sighted deaf person, recaputuring energy lost in the heat of braking or decelerating a car or going down a hill and not idling at when stopped actually allows electric and hybrid cars to consume less energy… it’s like a sail boat… you get free stuff, like wind. Besides that, however, you do make some good points against most leftist messages… but don’t strap your harness on my Prius, dude.
(Oh, I do hope those electric cars are shielded from CME’s).
Science, Physics, History, Humor
A glimpse at the space station, post Shuttle. Comet Lovejoy report; dreams of walking on earth, a comment of dreams ‘a certain measure of discontent’. Interesting if true, but I suspect the accuracy. ’I’ll be dreaming…’ (3:24) expresses a future event.
Space junk can be avoided by moving the station, which is significant.
Anyway, a million pounds in space is a huge accomplishment and expense, most of which was born by the USA. Another example of our ‘exceptionalism.’
Oh, and Howard Walowitz’s (Big Bang Theory) toilet seems to be able to make a ‘cup o Jo’ from urine, etc. That dark brew would make me ask, ‘Got Tea?’
Science, Medicine, UncommonSenseVsCommononsense, Law+Lawless
Now the question is why do our government ‘leaders’ support embryonic stem cell funding? George Bush was correct in opposing this wasteful spending spree and caving to the ‘White Tower’ quasi-scientists on the tits of the government weak kneed spend-a-holics.
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Converted into Brain Support Cells
For the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may eventually lead to new treatment options for spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, among other nervous system diseases.
“This is the first time this has been done with non-embryonic stem cells,” says James Hickman, a University of Central Florida bioengineer and leader of the research group. ”We’re very excited about where this could lead because it overcomes many of the obstacles present with embryonic stem cells.”
Stem cells from umbilical cords do not pose an ethical dilemma because the cells come from a source that would otherwise be discarded. Another major benefit is that umbilical cells generally have not been found to cause immune reactions, which would simplify their potential use in medical treatments.
History, Science, Physics, UncommonSense, Humor, Theology
Life ain’t always fair, but blonds are. Funny how things work out, while others just armchair yak. Oh, and here’s another pitch to Jagadi Chunder Bose, who transmitted an electromagnetic wave before Marconi, knighted by the Brits, but returned to Calcutta to teach and write stuff that is crazy underappreciated like ‘Comparative Electro-Physiology’, 1907 and about 750 pages. Chapter 25 is titled ‘Absorption of Food by Plant and Ascent of Sap’.
Also ‘Response in the Living and Non Living’ and the most famous ‘Researches on Irritability of Plants’, where he shows how plants can absorb waveforms electric from animals, store them and project them hence.
I don’t think that Scot, Higgs has much on these Boses. I’m no longer conCERNed with or without Higgs. It may as well be a Hickie.
And you can download J. Bose’s books from Google.
Home Chemistry: Bose-Einstein Condensate
History, Science, BEC, Chemistry, UncommonSense, Humor
So in 16 years since discovery and 10 years from being awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics, we don’t have this subject taught in schools. The 5th state of matter, you know the one on the opposite side from Plasma (4th).
I haven’t checked curricula, but I believe Physics might do well by teaching on a Temperature not Time scale. I know it’s neat that Archimedes focused many mirrors on the sails of invading Roman ships (a kind of crude Fresnel lens effect), but kids were frying ants at 5years old with magnifying lenses, so where’s the big whoop, except torturing ants and enemies.
Would love to hear this argument with Sheldon, ‘Bazinga’.
Music, History, Parenting
Here’s a little music of Alkan’s to relax with. Imagine you are on a gondola on the byways of Venice…or maybe just trying to get some music to relax you or your children before dream time… Barcorolle Opus 65 No. 6 should do it.
Requiring a church to accept or retain an unwanted minister, or punishing a church for failing to do so, intrudes upon more than a mere employment decision. Such action interferes with the internal governance of the church, depriving the church of control over the selection of those who will personify its beliefs. By imposing an unwanted minister, the state infringes the free exercise clause, which protects a religious group’s right to shape its own faith and mission through its appointments. According the state the power to determine which individuals will minister to the faithful also violates the establishment clause, which prohibits government involvement in such ecclesiastical decisions.
Roberts labeled as “extreme” the Obama Administration’s argument that the First Amendment does not protect a religious organization’s right to choose its own leaders. ” -
Supreme Court Tells Obama ‘No!’ : Personal Liberty Digest™
Thugology, Theology, History, Law+Lawless
To make the religious community be as conscripted by government as government has made itself has been rejected. Imagine if a stealth Islamist could get into a Lutheran church and augment and expound upon Martin Luther’s antisemitism and anti-poverty statements, and lectures. (a recent PBS show on Luther briefly mentioned his anti-christian/jewish sentiments…my take is that he went too far so he could persuade more middle and upper class to reject the Catholic corruption. It may have laid the ground cover for Hitler’s hateful murder/suicide regime.)
That this decision was unanimous and in support of our constitution for ‘non interference of government upon religion’ (no such thing as ‘separation of church and state’), is huge and a hopeful sign upon our progress to understanding life and grace and knowledge in harmony within our society.
I want to publicly acknowledge and thank my cousin, Henrietta, for her heartfelt testimony before the Senate on behalf of John Roberts. Roberts really nailed this decision and his leadership on this is monumental in our recovery of civility for our society.
Music, Theology, History
This is the ‘Quasi-Faust’ piece of Charles Valentine Alkan. Played by computer, it is not as dramatic as played by Winston Davids, without sheet music, in a lounge at Hamlin Hall, Trinity College, 1968-9. But I wanted to show the complexity, and at about 8:58, I well up with tears of joy for the grace of Faust’s redemption. I believe this is way more Goethe’s Faust than Marlow’s. Goethe portrayed a forgiving YHVH (G-d), whereas Marlow’s was per contract, flawed in concept and vengeful.
A couple of anecdotes about Alkan: He refused an audience with someone who was bringing a high honor and award to him as he claimed ‘I am digesting’. He sought no honors. According to one dust jacket from an album was that he was killed by a bookshelf collapsing upon him as he reached for his ‘beloved’ Talmud. I used to smile at that, thinking he lived by so many laws and ignoring the grace that Christianity offers, but since there is so much beauty in his music and his struggle to be worthy of a Jew who abided by the Laws of the Talmud, and sacrificed his own grace and fame of his genius, as well as the anti-Jewish fervor in large part due to Christianity as practiced by many of the Reformation and Catholics, he may well have been denied grace by his fellow man and sadly poor carpentry was another manifestation of the ignorance of man’s religious practices. Read the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament; there is no blame to Jews for Christ’s death or demand to convert. Even scientists, and I consider Doubting Thomas, who demanded to feel the wound, as an example of a scientific disciple for proof, were not outcasts within Christianity as taught by the New Testament. Living under the demands of the Talmud is more Christ-like, and to be admired. And here we can see what it has produced - rare musical beauty and emotion.
Aesop’s Fables were used to teach the French King’s court children and Goethe’s Faust was a testament to G-d’s grace, forgiveness and generosity. Charles Valentine Alkan was an example of the magnificent design G-d is capable of bestowing upon us. Winston Davids also stands in that light. I wish I had used Aesop and Goethe’s Faust more in my kids’ educations. But it’s not too late.
For more on Alkan, his uniqueness, access here the first 10 minutes of 1.5 hours of musical history on Alkan by Lewenthal, a great pianist.
Unknown “Structures” Not Tugging on the Universe After All?
Science, Physics, Theology, Humor
Here’s a study that confirms a directional acceleration of part of the universe toward an object, which is extrapolated to be beyond the 13.8 billion light years of our universe’s boundary. From the Einstein perspective, these star clusters are ‘falling’ into the space-time of this superdense material on a ‘trampoline’ surface which has at it’s center a mass enough to acutely shape space at about 22 degrees.
The conflict may be that some are falling directly into the is 22 degree ‘funnel’, and the others are spiraling along on the outside of the extended event horizon, which would be at a slower speed and at different directions as they transversed the boundary of the surface of the 22 degree funnel. (Oh yeah, you’ll have to read the Kashlinsky’s other papers on his 22 degree cone where the galaxy clusters are zooming towards the massive dark matter, thought to be at the bottom)
One problem may be that along that journey of our universe falling toward another universe is that the mass could be antimatter dominant, which might just cause another big bang before reaching the goal (and protecting the super mass’s integrity) and start the process moving in another direction for a time.
I may be getting ‘toobig4mybritches.com’ here.
Environment, Physics, Science, History
What are the environmental impacts of the 2.4 degree change in 41,000 years? The 26,000 year cycle includes or doesn’t the ‘wobble’ associated with precession? Needs some work understanding this. Lots of cycles to integrate, eg. the 600,000 yr. Yellowstone Super Volcano, the 20,000 year Sahara Desert to Tropical lake and swamp (there’s a fresh water lake a mile under the sand).
Axial precession is the movement of the rotational axis of an astronomical body, whereby the axis slowly traces out a cone. In the case of Earth, this type of precession is also known as the precession of the equinoxes or precession of the equator. Earth goes through one such complete precessional cycle in a period of approximately 26,000 years. Over this cycle, Earth’s north axial pole moves from where it is now, within 1° of Polaris, in a circle around the ecliptic pole, with an angular radius of about 23.5 degrees. Thus, while today the star Polaris lies approximately at the north celestial pole, this will change over time, and other stars will become the “north star”. The south celestial pole currently lacks a bright star to mark its position, but over time precession will also cause bright stars to become south stars. As the celestial poles shift, there is a corresponding gradual shift in the apparent orientation of the whole star field, as viewed from a particular position on Earth.
The angle between Earth’s rotational axis and the normal to the plane of its orbit (obliquity) oscillates between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees on a 41,000-year cycle. It is currently 23.44 degrees and decreasing.
(via greatmindsofscience)
