The failure of the media to forecast the results of the 2016 Presidential Election can be summed up in three words, "No Trump Signs."
The failure of the media to connect with the people is simple.
Freedom from fear:
Freedom that your election signs will not be stolen or and destroyed.
Freedom that attached property will not be abused and or defaced.
Freedom that people will not be maligned for their political beliefs.
Maligned means:' ":defame, slander, libel, blacken someone's name/character, smear, vilify."
People will not parade their political opinions if they will be subjected to ridicule, possible property damage and/or physical abuse.
If people will not express their views because of possible negative reactions, there is no way that predictions can be made in regard to elections that can be meaningful.
The Land Of Freedom Of Speech, Love It Or Leave It.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Canoe Safety
I have a 15 foot Pelican Canoe and I was
wondering about stability. I took it out with my son recently to run
some tests to increase stability of the canoe.
With two people in the canoe its is best to use as suggested with the heavier person in the rear.Attached is a link which I found that might be helpful. Increasing x p will move the center of mass to the right.
http://employees.csbsju.edu/
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Uber Diary
I thought that I might try something a little bit different for anyone who wants or is a Uber driver.
March 21, 2016
Interesting day.
I am gradually learning my way around downtown. Usually if I have to drop someone off
downtown, I go off line and head for better areas.
The GPS doesn’t work very well in the downtown area,
giving inconsistent directions
One problem is that businessmen have little patience
and will cancel at the drop of a hat. It
often looks that I am nearby but actually I am not positioned correctly or am
dropping off a previous rider. The app
lets me accept a ride within 2 minutes of my present rider’s destination, which
is not necessarily within 2 minutes of the next rider.
Interesting phenomena:
When I receive 2 or more requests simultaneously what do you do? Hit the accept button and go where the GPS
tells you.
Multiple destinations for pick up is another serious
problem. I received a request for pickup
at the Fairmount Hotel, the app changed
it to 5 th Ave before picking up the rider on Wood St.
I had 4 cancellations and refused 4 requests. I don’t accept any rides over 8 minutes.
March 22, 2016
I accepted a request for 12 minutes to test my theory
of not accepting requests over 8 minutes.
The app immediately upped it to 15 minutes. When I picked up the rider, I was told to go
to a school 10 minutes away. It then
took me 15 minutes to return home for a total time of 42 minutes for a fare of
$4.20.
Hang the acceptance rate.
I don’t recommend driving full time. It is physically and emotionally draining.
It is best to drive only when there is surge pricing,
which means you cannot drive whenever it is convenient for you. I will drive from 8AM to sunset during surge
pricing only, for a total of 2 to 3 hours at most.
You have to generate at least $15/Hour in
Pittsburgh. Watch your mileage and
record it every day for tax purposes
Friday, September 4, 2015
Food Safety
I have been in the food industry for 20 years, so I know a little about food safety and personal hygiene. Here is a list of some good habits to get into:
1. Washing hands for at least 20 seconds prior to the preparation of food with soap and water( it doesn't have to be hot water as that might cause damage, cracking of the skin, where bacteria might hide). It also doesn't hurt to repeat this procedure every so often especially when changing from one type of food to another ie fish, dairy or meat to vegetable.
2. Cross contamination can occur when you are preparing foods of a different nature ie vegetable, fish, fowl, red meat and dairy. So wash your hands and utensils in between.
3. It is always better to pour from a container rather than use a spoon or your hands. If not, make sure that the utensils that you are using are clean. Once removed from a container, never return the food to its original container. Use a separate container if necessary. A rule of thumb, 2 hours at room temperature and throw the food out.
3a. Date all containers. Depending on the nature of the food, the food has a lifespan of 3 to 5 days.
3b. Remember that the longer a food is kept out at room temperature the shorter its lifespan. You might have less than 3 days lifespan as a result.
4. Use a large enough spoon to convey food so that you don't have to use your hand to stabilize it.
5. It is best not to put hot food in the refrigerator. Cool the food as quickly as possible in cold water and put it the smallest containers as possible to maximize circulation in the refrigerator or freezer.
6. It is best not to over stuff your refrigerator or freezer as this this prevents the proper cooling and or freezing and may lead to food spoilage or worse.
6a. The refrigerator should be kept at about 39 degrees F. Invest in a thermometer or two.
6b. A word of caution on the operation of your refrigerator or freezer, if you attempt to to keep them too cold, it will prevent the defrost cycle from operating properly.
6c. Try to keep refrigerator and freezer doors open as little as possible. If you have to spend too much time with the doors open, it means that your refrigerator/freezer is overstuffed and poorly organized. Don't do prep work from the refrigerator with the door open. Remove the items that you wish to work with and process them outside the confines of an open refrigerator.
7. Hot food temperature must be maintained above 140 degrees F to prevent the proliferation of bacteria.
8. Never eat and keep talking to a minimum, while you are preparing food as this will spread the spittle from your mouth with its accompanying bacteria.
9. Never attempt to prepare so much food that it will stay at room temperature in excess of half an hour.
10. " Stomach viruses" are often mistaken for food poisoning. If your family receives an inordinate number of "stomach viruses" check your food handling and procedures.
11. To be continued.
1. Washing hands for at least 20 seconds prior to the preparation of food with soap and water( it doesn't have to be hot water as that might cause damage, cracking of the skin, where bacteria might hide). It also doesn't hurt to repeat this procedure every so often especially when changing from one type of food to another ie fish, dairy or meat to vegetable.
2. Cross contamination can occur when you are preparing foods of a different nature ie vegetable, fish, fowl, red meat and dairy. So wash your hands and utensils in between.
3. It is always better to pour from a container rather than use a spoon or your hands. If not, make sure that the utensils that you are using are clean. Once removed from a container, never return the food to its original container. Use a separate container if necessary. A rule of thumb, 2 hours at room temperature and throw the food out.
3a. Date all containers. Depending on the nature of the food, the food has a lifespan of 3 to 5 days.
3b. Remember that the longer a food is kept out at room temperature the shorter its lifespan. You might have less than 3 days lifespan as a result.
4. Use a large enough spoon to convey food so that you don't have to use your hand to stabilize it.
5. It is best not to put hot food in the refrigerator. Cool the food as quickly as possible in cold water and put it the smallest containers as possible to maximize circulation in the refrigerator or freezer.
6. It is best not to over stuff your refrigerator or freezer as this this prevents the proper cooling and or freezing and may lead to food spoilage or worse.
6a. The refrigerator should be kept at about 39 degrees F. Invest in a thermometer or two.
6b. A word of caution on the operation of your refrigerator or freezer, if you attempt to to keep them too cold, it will prevent the defrost cycle from operating properly.
6c. Try to keep refrigerator and freezer doors open as little as possible. If you have to spend too much time with the doors open, it means that your refrigerator/freezer is overstuffed and poorly organized. Don't do prep work from the refrigerator with the door open. Remove the items that you wish to work with and process them outside the confines of an open refrigerator.
7. Hot food temperature must be maintained above 140 degrees F to prevent the proliferation of bacteria.
8. Never eat and keep talking to a minimum, while you are preparing food as this will spread the spittle from your mouth with its accompanying bacteria.
9. Never attempt to prepare so much food that it will stay at room temperature in excess of half an hour.
10. " Stomach viruses" are often mistaken for food poisoning. If your family receives an inordinate number of "stomach viruses" check your food handling and procedures.
11. To be continued.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Canoeing
There is not a lot to mention about canoeing as far as excitement is concerned, it is just good exercise, fresh air and beautiful surroundings.
However, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 about 6 PM changed all that.
I was canoeing on the other side of the lake opposite the South Shore on Lake Arthur when the canoe suddenly capsized. There was no wind, the water was almost glass like barely a ripple evident. It just felt like something grabbed a hold of it and flipped it over.
My wife said that the bow of the boat was high in the air when I left shore earlier, which meant that the canoe inherently was in an unstable situation.
I did everything wrong that day. The clothing that I wore, mostly nylon could not be shed. It wrapped around my body like armor threatening to take me under. As a result I couldn't swim to shore but sensibly clung to the canoe and shouted for help. Stupidly, I was not wearing a life jacket which could have made my situation a lot less precarious.
I shouted for help but no one was near by and could hear me. They couldn't see me because my canoe was green and blended in with the surrounding terrain.
My grandson Mendel finally spotted me after I was 10 minutes in the water and he told his father Yaakov who immediately knew what to do. He launched our inflatable kayak and rescued me about 10 minutes later pulling me to shore.
A sailing vessel near by helped by gathering the canoe and all the other floating debris and brought it to shore.
The whole episode totaled less than an hour but it has changed my life and I will probably recognize it more so in the days ahead.
I am very appreciative to those people who came to my assistance especially Mendel who noticed my distress and to Yaakov for coming to my assistance in a timely fashion and knew exactly what to do.
In the days ahead I expect to learn how to dress more appropriately while on the water, always wear a life jacket and possibly replace my canoe with one more readily visible. I will also be looking for more safety tips and advice. There is a small air horn with a compressed air canister which you can buy and to attach to your person which can allow someone to at least hear you.
The canoe itself was not buoyant and the seats( flotation part of the canoe) rapidly filled with water, another 20-30 minutes and it would have gone under.
After canoeing for 30 years I received a wake up call to safety on the water (don't take it for granted) and to life (don't take it for granted) either.
However, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 about 6 PM changed all that.
I was canoeing on the other side of the lake opposite the South Shore on Lake Arthur when the canoe suddenly capsized. There was no wind, the water was almost glass like barely a ripple evident. It just felt like something grabbed a hold of it and flipped it over.
My wife said that the bow of the boat was high in the air when I left shore earlier, which meant that the canoe inherently was in an unstable situation.
I did everything wrong that day. The clothing that I wore, mostly nylon could not be shed. It wrapped around my body like armor threatening to take me under. As a result I couldn't swim to shore but sensibly clung to the canoe and shouted for help. Stupidly, I was not wearing a life jacket which could have made my situation a lot less precarious.
I shouted for help but no one was near by and could hear me. They couldn't see me because my canoe was green and blended in with the surrounding terrain.
My grandson Mendel finally spotted me after I was 10 minutes in the water and he told his father Yaakov who immediately knew what to do. He launched our inflatable kayak and rescued me about 10 minutes later pulling me to shore.
A sailing vessel near by helped by gathering the canoe and all the other floating debris and brought it to shore.
The whole episode totaled less than an hour but it has changed my life and I will probably recognize it more so in the days ahead.
I am very appreciative to those people who came to my assistance especially Mendel who noticed my distress and to Yaakov for coming to my assistance in a timely fashion and knew exactly what to do.
In the days ahead I expect to learn how to dress more appropriately while on the water, always wear a life jacket and possibly replace my canoe with one more readily visible. I will also be looking for more safety tips and advice. There is a small air horn with a compressed air canister which you can buy and to attach to your person which can allow someone to at least hear you.
The canoe itself was not buoyant and the seats( flotation part of the canoe) rapidly filled with water, another 20-30 minutes and it would have gone under.
After canoeing for 30 years I received a wake up call to safety on the water (don't take it for granted) and to life (don't take it for granted) either.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Elephant in the Parlor
Mom, there is an elephant in the parlor. Yes dear, please don't let your imagination run wild. But Mom there is an elephant in the parlor. Yes dear, but I am busy right now. Please don't bother me.
There is an elephant in the parlor but it isn't Republican or Democratic, it is an unholy alliance of pharmaceutical companies, agricultural companies ( seed, like in Monsanto), medical schools and cell phone companies.
What is the problem? One in 50 children now born are to develop some form of autism, while almost all the rest have allergies and or gastrointestinal disorder. People in there 60's and 70's are developing gastrointestinal disorders.
What has changed in the last twenty years to create this situation? Concentration of cell phone towers and users has increased dramatically. Seeing that many of our brain functions are dependent on bio, chemical,magnetic processes this could pose a problem to all life. The use of genetically modified foods has gone from 0 to almost 100%. It is almost impossible to find wheat and soy products that are not produced from genetically modified seeds. Think! If a seed is grown that is resistant to disease and insects, what will it do to you? Vaccinations are another problem. They are made cheaply and with preservatives and extenders such as mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde etc and there are over prescribed to almost everyone. Just as antibiotics were over prescribed with dire results.
Would you use a product that has been "tested" by the very people that have the most to benefit from their widespread use? We are talking 100's of billions of dollars annually. Try finding test results and procedures on line.
There is an elephant in the parlor but it isn't Republican or Democratic, it is an unholy alliance of pharmaceutical companies, agricultural companies ( seed, like in Monsanto), medical schools and cell phone companies.
What is the problem? One in 50 children now born are to develop some form of autism, while almost all the rest have allergies and or gastrointestinal disorder. People in there 60's and 70's are developing gastrointestinal disorders.
What has changed in the last twenty years to create this situation? Concentration of cell phone towers and users has increased dramatically. Seeing that many of our brain functions are dependent on bio, chemical,magnetic processes this could pose a problem to all life. The use of genetically modified foods has gone from 0 to almost 100%. It is almost impossible to find wheat and soy products that are not produced from genetically modified seeds. Think! If a seed is grown that is resistant to disease and insects, what will it do to you? Vaccinations are another problem. They are made cheaply and with preservatives and extenders such as mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde etc and there are over prescribed to almost everyone. Just as antibiotics were over prescribed with dire results.
Would you use a product that has been "tested" by the very people that have the most to benefit from their widespread use? We are talking 100's of billions of dollars annually. Try finding test results and procedures on line.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Coup
Coup a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
The following constitute some of the warning signs of a potential coup:
1. Strong central leadership who ignores all constitutional law and rules by fiat.
2. Strong central leadership has an agenda and will stop at nothing to see it through.
3. Weak congressional leadership who are disorganized and unprincipled. They believe everything can be compromised.
4. Weak congressional leadership has no clear cut agenda and is totally unable to see itself out of the morass that it finds itself and the country in.
5. The country is divided by race, religion, sexual orientation and wealth and intentionally so. There are no coherent righteous, principled and practical leaders of any religious, racial, sexual persuasion and socio economic group.
6. The media are now newsmakers and not reporters and favor more liberal causes and a liberal agenda.
7. The whole goal of the media and strong central leadership to to divide the country with class, racial and religious envy and hatred.
8. The setting up of an independent military i e Homeland Security ( now numbering over 140,000), interment camps capable of containing 2-3 million individuals and the gradual weakening of the regular army and reserves by overextending their use worldwide in limited but costly engagements in terms of lives and resources.
9. The feminization of society leading to the erosion of the family, family values and the weakening and demoralization of the military.
10. The use of guns for sport shooting, hunting and defense is under continuous attack by govt', media, liberal groups and individuals and the govt' in an effort to weaken the resolve of the civilian population in a media led effort to tie the violence in our schools and the nation to guns.
11. The time frame for this will most likely occur from just before the 2016 elections to just before the inauguration of the President and Congress.
The following constitute some of the warning signs of a potential coup:
1. Strong central leadership who ignores all constitutional law and rules by fiat.
2. Strong central leadership has an agenda and will stop at nothing to see it through.
3. Weak congressional leadership who are disorganized and unprincipled. They believe everything can be compromised.
4. Weak congressional leadership has no clear cut agenda and is totally unable to see itself out of the morass that it finds itself and the country in.
5. The country is divided by race, religion, sexual orientation and wealth and intentionally so. There are no coherent righteous, principled and practical leaders of any religious, racial, sexual persuasion and socio economic group.
6. The media are now newsmakers and not reporters and favor more liberal causes and a liberal agenda.
7. The whole goal of the media and strong central leadership to to divide the country with class, racial and religious envy and hatred.
8. The setting up of an independent military i e Homeland Security ( now numbering over 140,000), interment camps capable of containing 2-3 million individuals and the gradual weakening of the regular army and reserves by overextending their use worldwide in limited but costly engagements in terms of lives and resources.
9. The feminization of society leading to the erosion of the family, family values and the weakening and demoralization of the military.
10. The use of guns for sport shooting, hunting and defense is under continuous attack by govt', media, liberal groups and individuals and the govt' in an effort to weaken the resolve of the civilian population in a media led effort to tie the violence in our schools and the nation to guns.
11. The time frame for this will most likely occur from just before the 2016 elections to just before the inauguration of the President and Congress.
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