The symmetric circular logic tautological definition of time as spatial length

 https://www.quora.com/Are-mass-and-energy-equal-and-exchangeable

We could (indeed, theoretical physicists routinely do) measure time and space using the same unit (e.g., seconds vs. "light seconds").

Speed, as you know, is length divided by time. But if length is really the same as time, then length divided by time is really nothing... speed has no units of measure in this scheme.

That takes us to energy, which has units of mass times speed squared. (The Newtonian kinetic energy, for instances, is one half mass times speed squared.) So if speed has no units, then mass times speed squared is just mass again.

So then, so long as we accept that time and space really are the same thing (different directions in the same spacetime) then mass and energy are the same thing, too.

The Lanyard Class: a step below Royalty?

 The phrase "lanyard class" is a derogatory political slang term used to describe white-collar bureaucrats, office workers, consultants, and administrative professionals who wear ID badges on neck lanyards.

Core Meaning

The Image: It conjures the image of office workers, human resources personnel, and public-sector administrators who display corporate or governmental identity cards as symbols of authority.
The Stereotype: Critics use the term to characterize this group as out-of-touch elites who impose rigid rules, red tape, and compliance standards on everyday people without doing manual or traditional labor.
Cultural Context: Popularized heavily in British political discourse (often associated with debates over Labour policies, Brexit, and COVID-19 restrictions), it mirrors terms like "laptop class" or "chatterer class" to highlight a perceived cultural and economic divide between office-bound policymakers and traditional working-class tradespeople. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key Characteristics Associated with the Term

Desk and Office Work: Jobs centered around corporate offices, conferences, spreadsheets, and policy documents rather than physical labor or frontline public service.
Bureaucratic Power: Associated with administrative compliance, health-and-safety regulations, and corporate HR mandates.
Political Disconnect: Often invoked by populist or right-leaning commentators to argue that modern political parties have abandoned traditional working-class voters in favor of university-educated professionals...
 

Plasma Propulsion finally goes mainstream for space and jet travel

 Plasma jet engines are being tested for air transportation using electricity to ionize ambient air instead of burning fossil fuels....

see my new playlist for details! I discussed this in my 2012 book so I just searched for an update. Sure enough - it's not considered the best means of "clean" transportation and also "sustainable" for long-distance space travel. The propulsion fuel is extracted from the ether! 

Alcohol irritates and damages the bladder!

 

Yes, alcohol directly affects your bladder by increasing urine production, irritating the bladder lining, and disrupting normal muscle control. [1, 2, 3]

How Alcohol Affects the Bladder

More urine: Alcohol stops your body from making vasopressin. This is a hormone that tells your kidneys to save water. Without it, your kidneys make extra urine and your bladder fills up fast. [1, 2]
Bladder irritation: Alcohol can inflame and irritate the lining of your bladder. This irritation causes sudden or frequent urges to go to the bathroom. [1, 2]
Muscle disruption: Alcohol interferes with the nerves and muscles that help you control when you urinate. This can lead to overactivity, leaks, or trouble controlling your bladder. [1]
Dehydration: Drinking alcohol causes water loss. This makes your urine more concentrated, which further irritates the bladder lining. [1, 2]
Infection risk: Alcohol can weaken your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs

Top British Ale in Minnesota: Old Crown by Sunken Ship craft brewery

 Just got back from a road trip! I listened to the author of "Beer Invented Civilization" - a professor and master brewer scientist. He says a British ale is the BEST BEER. So I searched - Minnesota doesn't sell a British Ale unless you go to Brit's Pub, downtown Minneapolis, for an import. So I found the "top beer of 2025" is a British Ale for Minnesota Craft Beers! I took my mom on a road trip! She admitted the beer tastes really good. It's a seriously very tasty beer and not very high in alcohol. One 25 ounce KING beer and I'm buzzed but not that buzzed. A nice relaxing buzz. thanks.

Dr. Charlie Bamforth, often nicknamed the "Pope of Foam," is a renowned brewing scientist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Malting and Brewing Sciences at the University of California, Davis. [1, 2, 3]

The "Pope of Foam" and Civilization

The Moniker: Dr. Bamforth earned the title "Pope of Foam" due to his extensive research into the science, creation, and stability of foam (the head) on top of a beer. [1]
Beer and Civilization: He is a prominent proponent of the theory that beer is the basis of modern static civilization. [1]
The Theory: He frequently explains in lectures and media appearances (such as NPR and his talk "Sip Happens: The Science and Story of Beer") that early nomadic hunter-gatherers stopped wandering and settled down to cultivate grains like barley specifically to brew beer, which led to permanent villages, towns, and eventually modern cities. [1, 2, 3]

Would you like to know more about Dr. Bamforth's research on beer foam physics or the "beer before bread" archaeological theory he discusses?

OfficeMax has Kafkaesque Rewards Program for recycling print cartridges

 If you return your print cartridges you HAVE to spend $10 to get the $2 per cartridge but you do not get the $2 per cartridge until 24 hours after you spend the $10. So if you return your print cartridges "early" it doesn't matter - you have to spend $10 minimum to then be able to use the rebate and the rebate is only good for two months. So you are FORCED to make two trips back to OfficeMax no matter what - no way around it. Once to qualify and once to use it. 

 up to a limit of 10 cartridges per calendar month

 Rewards certificates issued for recycling print cartridges at Office Depot / OfficeMax are valid for 60 days from the date they are issued

Office Depot and OfficeMax Rewards post recycling rewards to your account the next day after you recycle your cartridges and meet the $10 qualifying purchase requirement for that month. [1, 2]

Recycling Rewards Details

Payout Timing: Rewards appear the next day online once the $10 qualifying purchase is satisfied.
Monthly Limit: You can earn $2 back per recycled cartridge, up to 10 cartridges per month.
Qualifying Purchase: You must make a $10 minimum purchase in the same calendar month to unlock the credit. If you recycle first, the reward stays on hold until you complete the $10 purchase

Staples? Minimum Purchase: You must spend at least $30 on ink or toner at Staples within the previous 180 days to qualify for the $2 reward per cartridge. Easy Straightforward - no need to make two trips! 

 

JasonsStorm

OP • 7mo ago

Can you turn around and use them right away? I had a customer last week recycle ink and within 60 seconds I checked his account and the rewards were there. One of the best parts of the new Easy Rewards system...: Staples Easy Rewards members earn 500 points per cartridge recycled in-store (roughly $2.50 in value), up to 6 cartridges per month.

Over a Billion People right now have Worms: Worms take your nutrition: Walter Jahn on Homo Evolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4uGkjZ5O9w

Fire is what enabled us to digest meat better for better nutrition and also to kill off worms in meat...

 Homo Erectus is first real fire use and spread around the world ....

 a female orgasm is not the same as male ejaculation. Bonobo females dominate as female orgasm. It's not just "sex." Female orgasm stays in the parasympathetic relaxation nervous system. Male ejaculation for bonobos only happens for mating. The females are doing it all the time to resolve stress. Male ejaculation increases stress. So that's a key point if you want to talk about Bonobos. Study the San Bushmen - the males of our original human culture train in female orgasm as spiritual healing celibacy! It's called Tshoma. Watch the "radical anthropology" lectures series on Vimeo for details. The Harmless People book by Dr. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas was rejected by Male anthropologists because of their ejaculation bias. hahaha.

Walter Jahn lectures series on Genetics! 

Wow - he's got really great lectures!