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That is exciting. And, I think anyone who doesn't start investing in EV now is going to miss out on a very lucrative portfolio. I am in the process of building out an electric golf cart for use in my area. We can use them here on roads that are 35 MPH or less. One thing I struggle with and maybe you can enlighten me (I am not an engineer type, but have been interested in this since 2008). I simply do not understand how EV can have moving parts, but it isn't possible to have some kind of "generator" on it to re-charge it for virtually unlimited time & mileage in a single trip. BillV tried to explain this to me one time - but, I'm still not tracking. Personally, I think once they were self-charging - the EV world would increase exponentially.

So, I see you've been dragged down to a circular argument for the past couple of pages. Can I encourage you to take a more linear approach to the issue and continue educating those of us interested in learning more. On a similar note; I read this and thought you might find it interesting. https://www.npr.org/2020/01/14/796252481/worlds-largest-asset-manager-puts-climate-at-the-center-of-its-investment-strate .

"While all these policies and programs can help reduce emissions and drive technological change, economists across the political spectrum agree that a flexible, market-based approach is the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions, and should be a centerpiece of a comprehensive climate strategy." Source: https://www.c2es.org/content/federal-action-on-climate/

NASA's page will point you here: https://science2017.globalchange.gov/

So, I love sarcasm and humor of which this was both. But, the end of his message - even he states that we should do something different. It's kind of like your wiki site source link. . . You picked the parts for your argument that suited your argument - but, within the entire context of that citation - you blew right over the part where it said that if we were to stop now; it would take centuries if not a millennia to undo the damage.

I would encourage you to speak with a suit manufacturer directly. I have experience with Tonysuits and Flitesuits and it would appear that Tony is focused on wingsuits these days, but that doesn't mean they won't break out some old patterns to help..Flitesuits broke out an old balloon suit pattern when I wanted it for tandem instruction.

Yeah, well I think your english is just fine. Even more importantly, your expertise in the subject and delivery is excellent.

Wendy, you've heard me say it before - the war was over in 2003; after that it was an occupation. In my opinion; once someone puts in a Cinnabon, Starbucks and a Pizza Hut - it was time to go home. Maybe that's our future exit plan. Build a Starbucks - go home.

So to your point . . . here's a couple of links ( one for mapping and one for time series) for you and others to "cherry-pick" your own dates and develop your own graphs. (i.e., go back November 1888, then to November of 2019 or any range in-between if you like) Please note the source of this information: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/global/mapping/201911 https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/global/time-series Brent, I can be as stubborn as the next guy, but when someone puts a ribeye in front of you and you want to argue that its chicken - that's beyond stubborn. We're not discussing "opinions" on gun control, abortion or social science and cultural values - we're discussing physical science. Shit that "may" affect you, but will definitely affect your children or grandchildren. We as a planet; have to do something different about what we as a human race are doing to this planet. I mean; it's like looking at all the plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and you saying, "It's not there."

My predictions are that your predictions are wrong. Brent, you continue to point at instances in time and places. This is the same as those who are Bull or Bears pointing at an uptick or dip in the stock market to prove their point and when the next tick or dip happens;shouting from the rooftops, See!!! See!! I was right!!! National trends for Mean Temperature, Maximum Temperature, Minimum Temperature, and Precipitation for each month and season I know you won't give a shit about the data, but it may be helpful for others on the site.

Yup. Hey lady, not unlike you; I'm getting a little long in the tooth. Couple of major surgeries and a back and knees that has just crumbled into pieces from years of military jumping. Many of us dinosaurs contributed countless articles on safety, training, etc. to this site in its infancy to help the young'uns. Not unlike you, I don't tread in the skydiving community too often anymore and when I do it's relevant no matter what the timeframe. EP's target fixation, etc. I think the information given here would be more focused from dinosaurs who've been there, done that - than what they'll get from the land of facebook. Respect, Keith

You've heard of Management by Objective (MBO). This is a subset in which salary/payroll by objective. For the granular details: https://exceltable.com/en/analyses-reports/calculation-kpi-in-excel

Morning. I get your point. But, the push back and anger is where reactance theory comes in. When you play tennis, the net is the center. The harder you hit the ball, or even when the opponent sees the ball is going to be hit hard, they back further away from the net. Same in social theory, We're dealing with people. Mere mortals. So, we have to deal with a lack of IQ test to be part of society, we have generations of this is the way it's always been. People need time to adjust to change. So yes, I rely on my charts. It's how we measure progress. Even the dips on the chart can be good. It gives us a means to assess where the dip came from and rectify it. Hence, the missive about the church. This youngest generation is breaking all the social norms. They don't care if you're a person of color, Gay, different, special needs, etc. Perhaps a better tribute would have been: I believe the children are our are future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be Everybody searching for a hero People need someone to look up to I never found anyone who fulfill my needs A lonely place to be And so I learned to depend on me I decided long ago Never to walk in anyone's shadows If I fail, if I succeed At least I'll live as I believe No matter what they take from me They can't take away my dignity ~George Benson It's just people, Joe. They don't have switches in their backs to flip on and see the light. They come with baggage. It takes time and education. And, from my perspective, they are learning at an exponential rate. I myself; was a climate denier until 2008 and after Bill hit me with some focused science; I became an addict for learning about this whole climate thing. Now, I look at others (especially on this forum) who are still deniers after all these years and when they argue - can't help but shake my head. Give it time, Brother. Back in the 70's, they were all "Faggots." Now, you have conservative parents of gay, trans, etc. children hollering at their peers, "Knock that shit off." It's about progress, Joe. It'll be alright. Take some pride in having taught this newest generation to question the "norms."

Jeo, You don't want to be receptive about any progress we as a nation have made over the past 50 years and that I see it continuing to incline. I can't imagine looking at the world through your glasses of anger about everything. Take the blue pill.

The U.S. Abortion Rate Continues to Drop: Once Again, State Abortion Restrictions Are Not the Main Driver

Well, now see - if you were a Christian; you need not face death, but everlasting life. Sorry, you left it open and I just had to fuck with you.

The good news is that abortion is below 1973 levels and still declining. If nothing else; Every young male and female should use condoms, the pill and abstinence first. My concern for the young ones is the increase in STD's - HPV, HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, and even Syphilis The CDC reports that STDs continue to rise in the U.S. Combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the United States this past year. Protect them from that and we protect them from abortion also. Yes, there are certain instances for abortion. We've had this discussion before and my views have not changed.

Well, Jerry. It appears we "believe" in the same thing. Just tell them you worship Satan and what offerings have they brought you today. I don't have any typos... Grammatical errors, yes. But, we both suffer from that affliction.

fa·ce·tious adjective treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. "a facetious remark"

But what about for me? Well "you" chose to read my missive angry and responded in your usual liberal snotty manner. The whole missive was about the younger generation of Christians changing the entire dynamic of Christian faith. What about my LGBTQ brothers and sisters? What about them? The progress that's been made is exponential of that of what blacks and latinos have had to go through over the past 100 years. Event the Roman Catholic Pope has come out and said, "Who am I to judge" on the topic of being gay. Stop looking for the bad and start looking for the good. That's what my post was about. Hell, even in backwater Tulsa - the largest methodist church just had a female gay pastor deliver the Sunday sermon and denounced discrimination against the LBGQTEP community. How about my nieces who I want to have reproductive choices? What about it? They have more choices now than they did in 1970. And, my question to you and your liberal friends is, "Why in the hell is abortion still even an option? With the amount of money spent on sex education each year for the past forty years, carrying around a sack of flour, education on HIV/AIDS, having to have your nieces get the HPV vaccine, etc., etc. - you'd think that every swinging Richard would have a condom and every Female on the planet would be on the pill. And, then the only choice would need to be, "When do you WANT to have a baby?" But, it seems that the liberals don't want a laser-like focus on the matter - just the usual shout from the highest building shotgun approach. Hell, abortions should have been cured by now. Kieth, it has zero to do with what a "wonderful life you live" and that's the problem. It's spelled, "Keith." Will you now come out (no mistaken choice of words) and disclaim that we are a Christian Nation? I will not. I will come out and disclaim that we are not the Christian nation of years past. I am no longer Catholic. Long story as to why and I've shared it on here in the past. But, as stated in the first missive - this latest young generation of Christians has a completely different perspective on belief, community, right and wrong, pride & prejudice, care for the planet, etc. Will you agree that your beliefs deserve no more suckle from the Government than mine? You think the government gives a fuck that you're atheist? You don;t think you have the exact same rights as everyone else? The First Amendment prohibits the government from punishing citizens for professing and exercising their religious beliefs - including a lack of religious belief. Atheists are protected by the Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a government-sponsored house of worship or showing preference to one or all religions by passing laws to favor religion, or by forcing citizens to profess belief in religion or attend religious services. I got bad news for you Joe. It ain;t the government - it's your fellow citizens. Those who do believe and get tired of your standing on your soapbox whining about how Atheists are so underappreciated or have no rights. The fact is - they just turn and walk away. Kinda like my feelings. I don't give one shit if you believe or not. I just get tired of the shouting about you being a victim Hell, I don't even give a shit about all the different denominations - life is too short to worry about which one thinks they're the MOST right about the bible. Will you agree that every person deserves the freedom to live their lives as they choose without interference from anyone's religious dogma? Just as I've always believed your right to not believe; is as much a right as my right to believe. What I disagree with is - the 20 or 20% who seem to think they have the right to stick their fingers in my chest and shout that my belief is wrong when they have no belief in anything except self.

But other than that - it's all good?

Donchyts adds, “Aqua Monitor can be used to identify areas where surface water changes are present, but also, to study inter-annual dynamics, showing how surface water on average was changing from year to year.” However, he acknowledges the shortcomings of the software, “We must take into account the variable frequency of satellite measurements, it is not same from year to year and this may have influence on the results as well.”

You'll need to get to 250# Me: 6'6" 250# You can do it. One of my students worked out at the gym for 2 hours in the morning; went to work; at lunch ran 8-10 miles every weekday; went home to spend time with Momma and put the kids to bed; Went back to the gym to workout for another two hours. He did this for a year and lost 150# You sound motivated. I hope you make it.

Very true. Raised Catholic, changed to Presbyterian (they do confession and communion also), have been to a Lutheran church after meeting a hoot of a chaplain in the Army (Lutherans have a great sense of humor and don't take the world too seriously). Recently, our daughter got involved with kids that attend LifeChurch and the service is quite different than any traditional church. Everyone attends the service early for bagels and coffee served by Baristas in the form of volunteers. They all mingle, those in a group will introduce people they see and know to the group. Those groups break up and go meet new people in other groups. The entire social dynamic is interesting to watch. Then, everyone heads in to the "church" which is in a retail space. Local Christian rock, country & easy listening bands will play and sing Christian music (which is gaining an upwards trend on the charts) to open the service . . . There's no traditional hymnals. The songs are projected on the screens with the words (kinda like karaoke). There is about 15 minutes of sermon by the founding pastor. They send around the baskets for offerings and while doing it - say something I've never heard before; "Please contribute what you can and if you are in need; please reach in the basket and take what you need" There's nothing about tithes, no guilt if you can only throw in a couple of bucks and I've seen those who can pay nothing. After the sermon; there's more Christian music, then everyone heads back to coffee and bagels, gather into groups and decide what they're going to do that day - together as a group. Some opt for lunch, some go for disc golf, movies, etc. Many of them - like my daughter don't listen to rock, pop or rap - Christian music is a shared like as was the Grateful Dead to us. They go to their concerts, dance to the music, its a social norm to know the music, gather and socialize with the music as their locus. As I watch, observe and listen to their goals for the future. Their dreams for the community and even the planet. Talk of challenging careers in biochemistry, space, oceanography, etc. "And, I think to myself what a wonderful world."