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JamesSavik

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  1. Sometimes astrology works...
  2. Nothing works without a scientific basis. The science behind astrology actually works at the time of conception, not birth. The combination of the electromagnetic background of the universe and the sun leave a quantum stamp on your DNA at conception. All the other stuff about rising signs, planets and stuff are so much junk. That's why it sort of works in generalities but breaks down when you try to get specific. Anyone that tells you that you are going to have a good week because Jupiter is in Leo is full of it. Now if they tell you that Scorpios are sexy and Leos are sweet, they might be right.
  3. There are some people that need to be frog-marched to a guillotine, so we can see the expressions on their privileged faces as their heads roll into the basket. Vive la révolution!
  4. This legendary skater... ...is now a legendary guitarist Tommy Guerrero and his Soul Food Taqueria is serving up a mix of spicy rifts extra smooth. Muy Bueno!
  5. COVID-19 is a modified Coronavirus(1). Coronaviruses are first cousin to the Rhinovirus which cause the lions share of head colds. One guess which family causes the rest of them: coronaviruses. Coronavirus and Rhinovirus are positive stranded RNA virus which means their genetic material is the single stranded RiboNucleaic Acid (RNA). They differ significantly from DioxyNucleaic Acid (DNA) based viruses. RNA viruses do not have double-stranded genetic material of DNA viruses and are much smaller than their more evolved cousins. As a consequence, RNA viruses do not have the error correcting mechanism built into dual stranded DNA, and are apt to mutate at the drop of a hat. These mutations happen very rapidly, and soon a population with and Alpha RNA virus will soon have Beta, Gamma, and Delta strains. It is possible to create a vaccine for a specific Rhino or Coronavirus, but the problem is that each mutation Serotype will differ enough from the original that the probability that the vaccine will work decreases with generational mutation. This is why there has never been a vaccine for the common cold. There are literally hundreds of thousands of Rhinoviruses and Coronaviruses each with a unique protein shell. It is that serotype that vaccines use to train our immune systems to look out for. This is also why the COVID-19 vaccine is of very limited efficacy. Most of them do a reasonable job of inoculating against the original COVID strain, it is only partially effective against current sub-strains of COVID like Delta and Gamma. It will be completely useless against future substrains as they diverge further and further from the baseline COVID serotype. Without hysteria, consider what Coronaviruses and Rhinoviruses actually do: they cause mild respiratory illness. In patients who are elderly, present with pre-existing conditions or compromised immune systems, this can escalate to a viral pneumonia. Nothing has really changed other than we have a wide-spread virus with shadowy origins that make us all very nervous. The way that it has been handled on a national and international level is extremely questionable. Why destroy national economies for a virus with a 99.8%+ recovery rate? Why force vaccinations when natural herd immunity is better for actually killing the damn thing eventually? A much more rational policy is to protect vulnerable populations like the elderly, people with pre-existing conditions and compromised immune systems than to inflict vaccination on an entire population. One of the dirty little secrets of vaccination is that the tiny rate of Vaccine Injury when applied over a large enough population may eventually kill more people than the virus itself. It's not ignorance alone that has people looking askance at the mass vaccination for COVID. I have had both doses of the Pziefer vaccine. I took it because I am around many elderly people. Knowing what I know now, I won't be taking anymore. This entire COVID phenomenon has been managed fear and hysteria which has been leveraged by sharp operators and oppertunists for political advantage, and to enrich themselves by the billions while spreading misery and economic disaster to the rest of us. It is past time to JUST SAY NO to the overreach. __________________________ 1- https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/nih-funded-chinas-gain-of-function-research-at-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology/x
  6. Judge Anthony Drummond and the interim county director of CPS Amos Weatherford, the two newest board members of the Lost Boys Trust, arrived at the Farmer House just after four. The contractors who were repairing the damage were just putting away their tools and equipment to knock off for the weekend. They had made remarkable progress. The rubbish from the collapsed walls and rooms had been removed to dumpsters waiting at the curb to be collected. Framing was up and was already covered with
  7. For your meritorious administration of the site, I posted a 1st look in your honor.
  8. I read that three more books are on contract and have been since 2007
  9. I just finished David Weber and John Ringo's Prince Roger series. https://johnringo.fandom.com/wiki/Empire_of_Man It's a fun read and an interesting coming of age story for a spoiled prince who is challenged to rise to his station. DEATH TO THE KRANOLTA!
  10. Maybe it should say 30 Days In A Row 😁
  11. Home Skool Teen Kat struggles with Algebra
  12. >>Dyspepsia - (noun) - 1: indigestion; 2: disgruntlement Interesting. Those are two entirely different definitions. Usually, they have something in common. If you were to use the word, you would have to provide contextural clues as to which definition you meant. I can't decide whether the cause of my dyspepsia was the cafeteria chimichanga I had for lunch or my new boss. They both make me want to fart.
  13. If you think girls are bad about preening, wait till you get a load of middle school boys working on their hair in front of a mirror.
  14. Sorry. Rotel is a brand name. It's a mixture of tomatoes and chili peppers. It is spicy and is found in lots of interesting things. Use a can plus a hunk of Velveeta cheese in a small crock pot, and you've got a great dip for parties. Yum. https://www.amazon.com/Ro-Tel-Diced-Tomatoes-Green-Chilies/dp/B00I9VCLOU
  15. I try to throw in some sports, serial killers or fights just to keep things interesting.
  16. Lust at first sight is an easy hook for gay lit. It's overdone, but there is a lot of truth in it. We're gay. We're guys. It's sort of what we do. The Slow Burn takes a lot of patience for the reader and the writer. What appears as a sweet courtship to some makes many get bored and watch sports. You don't want your readers thinking- just f* already you idiots. Both create many hooks for the writer. In lust at first sight troupe, many times lovers discover that they don't really know each other. In the slow burn, potential lovers might find out that their partners aren't what they first appear. In both troupes, there is plenty of room for error, accident and drama. As writers, our job is to deliver a plot that's original and strikes a balance that doesn't bore our readers. That's where writing becomes much more art than science.
  17. Many Protestant denominations have a wonderful tradition called Dinner on the Grounds. That alone is enough to give you religion but, I digress. It's often held in late summer or early fall so the bounty of farms and gardens can be shared with friends and neighbors. Many a little old church lady... ...will don her blue wig and show off her best recipes. This is why there are no anorexic Baptists. If you would like a taste of this heavenly goodness without the associated hymns and prayers, some of these recipes are so easy a heathen child could make them. Heathen Child Maw-Maw's Casserole for Dinner on the Grounds Ingredients: 2 cups of Minute Rice (white or brown) 2 Cups of Water 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Can Cream of Onion, Celery or Chick- your choice 4 Green onions chopped 1 small can of mushrooms 2 cups of medium cheddar cheese (use one, save one) 1 pound of shrimp peeled OR 1 pound of chicken sliced into small pieces (Note: that's OR, not AND) 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning 1 Can of Rotel Tomatoes 1/2 stick of butter Three pieces of bacon, crumbled One large Mixing Bowl One 9 X 13 Casserole Pan ____________________________________ Instructions: 1. pre-heat oven to 400 degrees (F) 2) grease or use Pam on the Casserole pan 3) In the mixing bowl add 2 cups rice, 2 cups water, 2 cans of cream of whatever soup, 1 can Rotel, 1 cup cheese, one Tablespoon Creole seasoning, green onions, mushrooms and 1 pound of chicken or shrimp. 4) Mix thoroughly and place mixture in Casserole pan creating a flat and even distribution. 5) Cut butter into thin slices, place on top of the casserole. 6) Place in oven and cook at 400 degrees for 50 minutes. 7) at 50 minutes, remove the Casserole pan from the oven. 8. Place 1 cup of cheese on top of Casserole and then crumble the bacon on top 9) Cook and additional 10 minutes. 10) Remove from oven. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving. You can vary this recipe a great deal with different kinds of onions, bell pepper, you might even substitute half of the meat with cooked sausage. It's so good, it's almost a religious experience.
  18. How about a badge for not being a jerk and getting banned for... many years. That's kind of an achievement. Something like this...
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    Recovery

    Time flies when you are busy and having fun. Phillip was busy with the Barracudas, getting ready for the upcoming lock in and having fun with his charges. What the younger Barracudas needed was stamina and Phillip addressed that with weight training. Swimming and weight training did not often travel together, but Phillip had seen an article that piqued his interest. The theory was to use light weight with many repetitions to build endurance. After their main practice in the mornings,
  20. In the August Mississippi heat, I'd like to eternize the time between mowing and working in the yard, but if I don't do it once a week, or I'll have a jungle.
  21. I try to write stand-alone, but they seem to invite sequels. From The Summer Job alone, I could do a number of sequels or even prequels.
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    Justice

    Phillip arrived a few minutes after one thirty and parked in the big lot behind the courthouse. It was a complex of several buildings on a beautifully landscaped campus. There was the ornate old courthouse, complemented by a new Justice Court and a Youth Court in separate buildings. He rushed to the Youth Court building and entered glass doors into a big lobby. He instantly spotted Richard and his dad, Miles Dannager, Wally Garner, Marty Oswald, Mr. Campbell and several other men he did not
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