OT: The Thread About Nothing Part 200: Where does the time go?

[JimEIV]

When it's not a hockey-centric discussion, we tend to have very similar views.

I absolutely agree with the bolded statement. As with everything we encounter as people, every single situation has to be treated as a single, unique situation. We must use critical thinking and come to our own conclusions based on real, unbiased research and the culmination of our experiences for each situation we encounter in our lives. There is never a "one size fits all" solution. This is no exception. Far too often people jump straight to a conclusion based on a headline, a statement, or a single observation. Or else they tow a party line or parrot a figure they hold in high esteem for questionable reasons. My frustration with the laziness of people doing so is only surpassed by the arrogance in which the paper thin arguments are presented and the stance so staunchly and close-mindedly defended.

This is not directed at anyone, by the way. It's a general rant. I don't have to agree with someone to respect their opinion. If you can present to me an argument that shows you've actually spent more than 2 seconds reading a headline I'll listen, process, and use that information to adjust my view on the subject. I may not end up changing my view, but I may change it completely. Regardless, I will respect your opinion. Unfortunately, it's exceptionally rare that I have a discussion on any topic where a real discussion is had. It's honestly a terrible shame.

I don't know if it is just simply those derogatory adjectives, I think we have too many voices and too many outlets that let any voice be heard. I don't think that is a good thing.

If you put 20 people in a room and task them with a problem to solve, you'll get a level of cooperation. You'll most likely get a solution that best fits their needs also.
But today we have all these voices chiming in with no vested interested or understanding of the nuances from every corner of the earth.

My mind has always been blown listening to people talk about issues they have absolutely no idea what any of the details are. From a police shooting to a Congressional bill...We all watched a 20-something year old white college girl talk about African wildlife in Zimbabwe right? She apparently knows how they should conduct their game management. Scientist, game officials, local politicians and land owners...Not so much.

Watch 30 seconds of video and comment....Comment positively or negatively...thoughtfully or not but you've got to comment! Because it is a game its fun. That is why there is a comment section on every single news or media outlet there is.


Because today, the issues are entertainment. We've all become spectators in the Coliseum and the issues are the gladiators that we can cheer or jeer. It doesn't even mean anything at the end of the day if the gladiator lives or dies, we were entertained for a short while until the next gladiator enters the arena.

Look we even have an emoticon here that proves this -

So I don't think we are staunchly close-minded or arrogant. It is entertainment and these vestibules of media let us participate in the fun and everybody is doing it.

BTW, this is why all politics should be kept local.

 

[NJDevils17]

Interesting discussion going on. Local politics/development in developing countries is the only way places like Africa are going to get out of the turmoil and start developing economically.

When we have foreign solutions to local problems things get worse. If you go to the jungle in Cameroon you have bulldozers covered in vines will a shovel built by villages does a 10x better job because local technology and experience is insanely valuable. While all intervention is seemingly good natured, Western/foreign ideas/tech are usually worse and pretty much never solve the problem at hand.

 

[devilsblood]

Jersey peaches are just about perfect right now.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Jersey peaches are just about perfect right now.

Where do you buy yours?

 

[devilsblood]

Where do you buy yours?

Foodtown. But I imagine every food store has em in stock.

Just get the Jersey peaches. Probably won't be organic. The perfectness of them probably wont last long either.

 

[NJDevils17]

Thinking about building a headboard this weekend. Any advice?

Just going to take different sized planks of pine, that I'll stain, glued against a piece of plywood with 2x6s for legs.

 

[njdevils1982]

Thinking about building a headboard this weekend. Any advice?

Just going to take different sized planks of pine, that I'll stain, glued against a piece of plywood with 2x6s for legs.

i best not dare tread down this path of my "mind in the gutter"

best advice is i guess though is….make it sturdy

 

[Based Anime Fan]

i best not dare tread down this path of my "mind in the gutter"

best advice is i guess though is….make it sturdy

And rattleproof

 

[Devils Dominion]

Foodtown. But I imagine every food store has em in stock.

Just get the Jersey peaches. Probably won't be organic. The perfectness of them probably wont last long either.

I went to Shop Rite last night looking for Jersey Peaches and they did not have any.
Only Tree Ripe or California, and neither looked good.

 

[NJDevils17]

And rattleproof

I might have to end up putting it on the wall!

 

[devilsblood]

I might have to end up putting it on the wall!

That was actually going to be my advice. Wall mount. Use a french cleat, which are easy to make, easy to hang and very stable.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

If you mount it to the wall, there is nothing to get a hold of....

 

[devilsblood]

If you mount it to the wall, there is nothing to get a hold of....

Oh I can think of a couple things.

 

[Sinner]

Oh I can think of a couple things.

I prefer duck tape.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Fun Fact: Peaches used to be one of New Jersey's top agricultural crops.

 

[devilsblood]

Fun Fact: Peaches used to be one of New Jersey's top agricultural crops.

Looks like it still is. http://jerseyfresh.nj.gov/facts/

As of 2014, Peaches ranked #4 in terms of $$$. #3 in terms of acreage alotted.

Blueberries, run away winner near $80 mil. tomatoes a distant 2nd at $38 mil. Though tomatoes have a better $ per acreage ratio.

That is of coarse if you want to believe the gov't.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Heatwave in the Midwest right now, Chicago, Detroit.

Coming to us Saturday

 

[njdevils1982]

Fun Fact: Peaches used to be one of New Jersey's top agricultural crops.

i could eat a peach for hours

 

[Richer's Ghost]

i could eat a peach for hours

?? maybe if you lick it...

 

[MartyOwns]

Enough of this Dam talk

name the movie

"Where can I get some dam bait?"

 

[Based Anime Fan]

Hey guys, can I get some honest feedback on this song? I'm too used to sycophant answers from local guys, so maybe you can give some real feed.

https://soundcloud.com/blockroom-recordings/self-inflicted

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Hey guys, can I get some honest feedback on this song? I'm too used to sycophant answers from local guys, so maybe you can give some real feed.

https://soundcloud.com/blockroom-recordings/self-inflicted

I'm not generally a big fan of this genera, but to me it sounds like the singer doesn't have the chops or range for this kind of song. His voice sounds too forced, too monotone, and doesn't project the intended intensity IMO.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Looks like it still is. http://jerseyfresh.nj.gov/facts/

As of 2014, Peaches ranked #4 in terms of $$$. #3 in terms of acreage alotted.

Blueberries, run away winner near $80 mil. tomatoes a distant 2nd at $38 mil. Though tomatoes have a better $ per acreage ratio.

That is of coarse if you want to believe the gov't.

Interesting, I would never have guessed that!

I'm also surprised eggplant isn't listed, for some reason I thought New Jersey was very high on the list of eggplant producers.

 

[devilsblood]

Interesting, I would never have guessed that!

I'm also surprised eggplant isn't listed, for some reason I thought New Jersey was very high on the list of eggplant producers.

Plenty of people do grow them in their home garden's that's for sure.

 

[devilsblood]

Hey guys, can I get some honest feedback on this song? I'm too used to sycophant answers from local guys, so maybe you can give some real feed.

https://soundcloud.com/blockroom-recordings/self-inflicted

Also not a huge fan of that genre, but sounded pretty bad azz though.