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We cyclists define civilization
(There are 3 easy steps to this post: Statistical data coming from
Europe, man wanting to know about the rest of the world, and me giving my insightful and unbiased analysis of the situation) "Cycling fatality rates in the United States far higher than those in Europe" http://www.examiner.com/x-2429-Bicyc...ation-Examiner Originally Posted by Dannihilator "I'd also like to see this study to include other regions other than Europe and North America." *** I bet Nigeria is not as safe as America. But I may be wrong. We can probably use a CIVILIZATION SCALE to match those countries where cyclists are more respected --or not. This article argues that the scale of civilization is given by the economy of energy consumption, in which we cyclists excel by being able to ride about 3 miles on a banana (depending on the size of the banana). We are the ones marking the next milestone in progress... All of Civilization runs on Energy Resources. The efficiency of utilization and recycling mandates the cost of living. Therefore, The Scale of Civilization is gauged on this efficiency. Currently this efficiency is 2.3%. All of Civilization with all that this entails have been developed with 2.3% efficiency. Thus by raising this efficiency we lower the cost of living and approach the unfettering of our innate capabilities. By only doubling efficiency to approximately 5%, all of humanity will receive all needs (Food, Shelter, Clothing). Raising the efficiency even higher will produce an abundance never before realized. Only the imagination can speculate on the bounty of an attainment. Maybe then our civilization can truly experience "Progress." http://www.salsburg.com/scale/scale.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We quit going down Mexico way to watch the dinosaur fights after they wiped them out and replaced them with wimpy little bulls. Ahh, those were the good old days. Besides they can be found easily on American roads. http://www.freakingnews.com/Dinosaur...ures-42745.asp |
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On Sep 24, 8:33*pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
No, this does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrsl8o4ZPo Though this is ONE school, and I don't happen to condone it, did you have any sort of a POINT to make, Bill, or were you trying to disabuse any stragglers of the notion that you have even a scintilla of impulse control? Poor impulse control -- one of THE main hallmarks of Dry Drunk Syndrome. http://www.minnesotarecovery.info/li...e/drydrunk.htm You might consider getting help. It's abundantly clear that you've NEVER addressed (all) the underlying problems.... Good luck with that! |
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"Neil Brooks" wrote in message ... On Sep 24, 8:33 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote: No, this does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrsl8o4ZPo Though this is ONE school, and I don't happen to condone it, did you have any sort of a POINT to make, Bill, or were you trying to disabuse any stragglers of the notion that you have even a scintilla of impulse control? Poor impulse control -- one of THE main hallmarks of Dry Drunk Syndrome. http://www.minnesotarecovery.info/li...e/drydrunk.htm You might consider getting help. It's abundantly clear that you've NEVER addressed (all) the underlying problems.... Good luck with that! Neil, the point that Bill Sornson was making was to the subject of this thread - civilization. I grew up in a town which was all White except for a single oriental who operated a Chinese laundry. Now my town (Worthington, Minnesota ) is known as little Mexico, but it is highly debatable whether there are not more Asians than Mexicans residing here. If my parents (now long dead) were ever to return to this rather small city, they would not recognize it. Hells Bells, I don't recognize it myself! Anyone who thinks America will continue as it has in the past is a fool. The country is changing right before our very eyes. For the better? If you believe that, than you are even a greater fool than anyone in his right mind would ever suspect. A polyglot America that is no longer any kind of a melting pot is a disaster in the making. Obama will be a one term president. He will fail for sure in foreign policy (all Dems are craven cowards) and he will fail in domestic policy as well if he does not at least get health care reform that includes a public option. It seems all the Dems are good for is ****ing things up even worse than the Repubs. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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Edward Dolan wrote:
"Neil Brooks" wrote in message ... On Sep 24, 8:33 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote: No, this does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrsl8o4ZPo Though this is ONE school, and I don't happen to condone it, did you have any sort of a POINT to make, Bill, or were you trying to disabuse any stragglers of the notion that you have even a scintilla of impulse control? Poor impulse control -- one of THE main hallmarks of Dry Drunk Syndrome. http://www.minnesotarecovery.info/li...e/drydrunk.htm You might consider getting help. It's abundantly clear that you've NEVER addressed (all) the underlying problems.... Good luck with that! Neil, the point that Bill Sornson was making was to the subject of this thread - civilization. I grew up in a town which was all White except for a single oriental who operated a Chinese laundry. Now my town (Worthington, Minnesota ) is known as little Mexico, but it is highly debatable whether there are not more Asians than Mexicans residing here. If my parents (now long dead) were ever to return to this rather small city, they would not recognize it. Hells Bells, I don't recognize it myself! Anyone who thinks America will continue as it has in the past is a fool. The country is changing right before our very eyes. For the better? If you believe that, than you are even a greater fool than anyone in his right mind would ever suspect. A polyglot America that is no longer any kind of a melting pot is a disaster in the making. In a melting pot, the scum rises to the top. Obama will be a one term president. He will fail for sure in foreign policy (all Dems are craven cowards) and he will fail in domestic policy as well if he does not at least get health care reform that includes a public option. It seems all the Dems are good for is ****ing things up even worse than the Repubs. Hey Ed, Your quoting hierarchy is still fouled up. -- Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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"Tom Sherman °_°" wrote in message ... Edward Dolan wrote: [...] Neil, the point that Bill Sornson was making was to the subject of this thread - civilization. I grew up in a town which was all White except for a single oriental who operated a Chinese laundry. Now my town (Worthington, Minnesota ) is known as little Mexico, but it is highly debatable whether there are not more Asians than Mexicans residing here. If my parents (now long dead) were ever to return to this rather small city, they would not recognize it. Hells Bells, I don't recognize it myself! Anyone who thinks America will continue as it has in the past is a fool. The country is changing right before our very eyes. For the better? If you believe that, than you are even a greater fool than anyone in his right mind would ever suspect. A polyglot America that is no longer any kind of a melting pot is a disaster in the making. In a melting pot, the scum rises to the top. The scum rises to the top no matter how it is mixed. Or do you think Stalin was somehow a paragon of virtue? Obama will be a one term president. He will fail for sure in foreign policy (all Dems are craven cowards) and he will fail in domestic policy as well if he does not at least get health care reform that includes a public option. It seems all the Dems are good for is ****ing things up even worse than the Repubs. Hey Ed, Your quoting hierarchy is still fouled up. Not to me it isn't. Everyone on these newsgroups should be using a proper newsreader. The Google Groups website is too complex for others to know how to post correctly. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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On Sep 24, 1:40*pm, ComandanteBanana
wrote: (There are 3 easy steps to this post: Statistical data coming from Europe, man wanting to know about the rest of the world, and me giving my insightful and unbiased analysis of the situation) "Cycling fatality rates in the United States far higher than those in Europe" http://www.examiner.com/x-2429-Bicyc...xaminer~y2009m... Originally Posted by Dannihilator "I'd also like to see this study to include other regions other than Europe and North America." *** I bet Nigeria is not as safe as America. But I may be wrong. We can probably use a CIVILIZATION SCALE to match those countries where cyclists are more respected --or not. This article argues that the scale of civilization is given by the economy of energy consumption, in which we cyclists excel by being able to ride about 3 miles on a banana (depending on the size of the banana). We are the ones marking the next milestone in progress... Some factors in the higher cycle fatality rate in the U.S. may be that most streets weren't designed with bicyclists in mind. Others include "car cell phone users" and distracted and "Indy 500 drivers". The non-functionality of many light crossing buttons is a hazard to pedestrian as well. Even many new streets don't plan for 18 wheelers as evidenced by the many broken curbs. But there are plenty of workarounds for the conscientious and responsible bikers. Take care |
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On Sep 24, 10:33Â*pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
No, this does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrsl8o4ZPo And your point is? 717ellie "If there were a reason to sing about Reagan or Carter or either Bush (like them visiting the school) then yeah, it wouldn't have been surprising to find a song created about them. This was done during Black History month a couple of weeks after the first Black President was inaugurated. It would have been weird had they NOT highlighted his election during Black History month!!! During that time, schools talk about famous blacks in America and sometimes put on assemblies too, like this one." |
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Originally Posted by genec
Not sure what sort of dull point you are trying to make, but in case you missed my point all together I'll spell it out for you. In the countries I have visited that were vastly more bike friendly than the US, everyone rode bikes... including those of advanced age. Here in the US, we tend to see children on bicycles on sidewalks, and some students up to college age and then of older age the few cyclists that are transportation cyclists tend to be men. We also have a mix of DUI, and/or economically challenged people that ride bikes... often on sidewalks. Cycling in the US, outside of student age folks, tends to be dominated by males and is considered a sport. Cycling in places like Denmark, and even Davis, CA tends to be for transportation and is done by all ages. Yeah, these are gross generalizations... "whoosh." *** I love generalizations because they help me figure out the world. For example, Miami is VERY unfriendly to bikes, but it doesn't mean there are some friendly drivers out there. It just means that OUR BIKE FACILITIES SUCK, AND THE RESPECT WE GET IS SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN A HOBO AND A DRUNK GETS. |
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"Still Just Me!" wrote in message ... On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:05:10 -0500, "Edward Dolan" wrote: The scum rises to the top no matter how it is mixed. Or do you think Stalin was somehow a paragon of virtue? Apparently he was : http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe...rsy/index.html An interesting article, which leads me to believe there is something fundamentally defective about the Russian people. I think they came out of serfdom too rapidly and never recovered from the shock of it. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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