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Comment on Are colonoscopies worth it? in ~health
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Comment on Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80 in ~music
PinkyToe LinkSorry for the repost. I had an auto correct typo in the title last time. One of my favorite guitarists and song writer. Losing Robbie Robertson really bums me out.Sorry for the repost. I had an auto correct typo in the title last time.
One of my favorite guitarists and song writer. Losing Robbie Robertson really bums me out.
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Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
PinkyToe LinkWhat a great and unique player and songwriter.What a great and unique player and songwriter.
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Comment on Why Americans love big cars in ~transport
PinkyToe Link ParentOne option would be to levy a heavy fuel tax and let the market drive fuel efficiency. I'm not suggesting getting rid of minimum standards, but building in some extra incentive for fuel...One option would be to levy a heavy fuel tax and let the market drive fuel efficiency. I'm not suggesting getting rid of minimum standards, but building in some extra incentive for fuel efficiency. Taxes are political suicide here in the US, but we've seen spikes in fuel prices increase the demand for fuel efficient cars. Theoretically, a fuel tax (i.e., carbon tax) should work.
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Comment on Removing carbon from Earth's atmosphere may not 'fix' climate change in ~enviro
PinkyToe Link ParentYes. In particular there will be an interim period where there is insufficient renewables and energy storage to account for renewables intermittent generation (no electrons when the sun isn't...Yes. In particular there will be an interim period where there is insufficient renewables and energy storage to account for renewables intermittent generation (no electrons when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing). During that time we need dispatchable energy to stabilize the grid. Since we don't have enough nuclear or hydro we'll be in an awkward place in which we'll need to continue burning fossil fuels. We just can't make the transition to renewable energy quick enough. Carbon sequestration and storage, while a bandaid, will be a welcome addition to all the other I initiatives being done economy wide to decarbonize.
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Comment on Where ya from? in ~talk
PinkyToe Link ParentSame, but I'm west of Worcester, so many folks inside I-495 or metro-Boston consider me from another state - south Vermont?, Western up-state New York?Same, but I'm west of Worcester, so many folks inside I-495 or metro-Boston consider me from another state - south Vermont?, Western up-state New York?
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Comment on What's your favourite ice cream flavour? in ~food
PinkyToe LinkMud pie from Herrell's. Espresso ice cream with broken Oreo cookies and fudge swirled throughout. So delicious, but I can't eat too close to bedtime or I'll never sleep.Mud pie from Herrell's. Espresso ice cream with broken Oreo cookies and fudge swirled throughout. So delicious, but I can't eat too close to bedtime or I'll never sleep.
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Comment on What are some more obscure hobbies you enjoy? in ~hobbies
PinkyToe Link ParentThis is some great history. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I hosted a contra dance at our wedding reception. A good caller (the person providing instructions and teaching the dances in real time)...This is some great history. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I hosted a contra dance at our wedding reception. A good caller (the person providing instructions and teaching the dances in real time) can teach a room full of novices simple dances utilizing a handful of basic steps. We had little kids to old folks participating. Contra dancing is a blast!
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Comment on Retired? Retiring? Considering retirement? in ~life
PinkyToe Link ParentI'm apprehensive too. I'm 54. I promised myself, I'd start looking deeply and make plans when I turn 55, but really I'm just kicking the can down the road. It took me a while to get through...I'm apprehensive too. I'm 54. I promised myself, I'd start looking deeply and make plans when I turn 55, but really I'm just kicking the can down the road. It took me a while to get through college - a dozen years between my first college class and graduation, being in and out of classes during that time. My first "real" job was great experience, but not particularly well compensated. I had a young family and we were living paycheck to paycheck for many years. It wasn't until the last 10 years that I've been able to really put aside substantive amounts into savings. I'd love to retire at 65, but suspect it will be closer to 70. I'll get back to you in a year, when I finally take a hard look :-)
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Comment on What podcasts are you listening to? in ~hobbies
PinkyToe Link ParentI'll second Fish. There aren't many things that make laugh out loud like that podcast. I always learn some interesting (and often ridiculous) facts. The hosts are endearing, funny, and have great...I'll second Fish. There aren't many things that make laugh out loud like that podcast. I always learn some interesting (and often ridiculous) facts. The hosts are endearing, funny, and have great great chemistry between them.
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Comment on Due to Activity sort constantly bumping older topics to the top, the "Knights of New" are especially important here on Tildes in ~tildes
PinkyToe Link ParentDo you know is this because of unsanitary processing or storage of the cocoa or is there some similar chemical compound (allergin) found in both?Do you know is this because of unsanitary processing or storage of the cocoa or is there some similar chemical compound (allergin) found in both?
Let me share a little story. I had a colonoscopy scheduled for early 2020 that got cancelled as we entered lockdown. I never rescheduled because we were caregiving for elderly family with compromised immune systems. Last year I was rushed to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain that turned out to be a tumor blocking my intestine. Histology indicated colon cancer. After surgery to resect a section of colon, a temporary ileostomy, chemotherapy, and another surgery to reverse the ileostomy, I can say I am doing fine. (Just got scans that show no evidence of disease). I consider myself lucky having caught the tumor before it metastisized. There was never blood in my stool, so unlikely to be detected with a poop kit. I dodged a bullet. I don't like to play the what if game, but always wonder whether I could have been spared all of this, if I had had that colonoscopy. I am now a big advocate for getting a colonoscopy. I know my experience is anecdotal (and a sample size of one) and your results may vary, but get that colonoscopy - especially if there is any family history for colon cancer.