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Comment Aerosol formation (Score 5, Interesting) 44

I assume even with the smaller size the mechanics for formation are more or less the same as rain and snow here on earth. If so, it could be possible that microorganisms past, present, or imagined would play a part in the process at times to assist in precipitation. Of course for something to live at temps low enough to live through dry ice formation would be nothing like here on earth, but if they are capable of withstanding extreme conditions that could be a place to find them.

Comment Not for Human Consumption (Score 1) 281

Compared to THC, which is a partial agonist at CB1 receptors, JWH-018 (and many of its analogues) are full agonists. THC has been shown to inhibit GABA receptor neurotransmission in the brain via several pathways. JWH-018 may cause intense anxiety, agitation, and, in rare cases (generally with non-regular JWH users), has been assumed to have been the cause of seizures and convulsions by inhibiting GABA neurotransmission more effectively than THC. Cannabinoid receptor full agonists may present serious dangers to the user when used to excess.

The war on drugs is insane that up until recently this could get sold at convenient stores and was by definition safer than the Schedule I THC. Marijuana is way safer than any of this fake stuff.

Comment What made us 'human' (Score 1) 125

It's something that could arguably be found best in the congruence of factors giving to the rise of our elevated brain activity in a more complete fashion. In that sense, interesting to wonder when it 'came together' as complex activity (tools, large worship sites, etc.) seems to get further pushed back archaeologically more and more.

Comment Re:Digital Consulting What? (Score 1) 131

The campaigns have communications staff to be sure but consultants here are the digital specialists from outside firms. A typical contract against the numbers cited here would have a scope of work laid out by project hours to build and implement plans. As far as paid digital media is concerned, neither of those sums of money will take you very far from what these guys plan to do.

Comment Premature Celebration (Score 2) 271

The dubious rebel claims have been inflated in the past, it's great they are controlling the infrastructure that exists but it could easily be fleeting. Gaddafi's son Khamis and a group of 10,000 well-trained troops happened to "just disappear" when the rebels got to Tripoli. I have a sneaking suspicion a terrible brand of urban warfare emerges before the internet is anywhere near reliable. Still, the article doesn't mention that the site for Libyan Telecom and Technology posted a congratulations message so - for the time being - it was restored on a national level.

Comment iPhone plug notwithstanding (Score 1) 55

this is another classic example of the further integration of technology into our lives, regardless of the device's brand name. However, I'm ironically reminded of Apple's infamous 1984 ad in the approach that a sense of cult worship exists in the uniformity (I own an iPhone, not a judgement). "We shall prevail."

Comment Crip Wars (Score 1) 119

I don't mean drug violence or even that one South Park episode, but really this is a great conceptual way to represent aspects of the body in ways people clearly understand. The hazards of obesity, smoking, etc. compared to baseline or especially an above-average person seem to me a clearer way to visualize this versus any shock-factor "shriveled prune" organ approach.

Comment Re:Slightly Inaccurate Summary (Score 1) 304

The problem is, which you basically allude to, that defining reasonable suspicion is always on unstable ground.

The drunk driver could have texted an admission something along the lines of "im wasted" to a friend or posted pics of himself drinking from the bar on Facebook an hour prior. Yeah criminals can be stupid but where do you draw the line?

For all the reasons people like smart phones there is rightly or wrongly a way to interpret virtually any infraction as able to benefit from searching.

Comment Re:"Death Panels" (Score 2) 2166

Uh no, let me clarify. This whole equating "the left does bad stuff too!" when actual violence happens from conservatives is a desperate attempt to save face. Trying to equate calling Bush Hitler and actually "targeting" a member of Congress who previously had her office vandalized is misleading, that's all. The worse thing to do is "restrict" that from the government though.

Comment "Death Panels" (Score 4, Insightful) 2166

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords isn't particularly liberal but is one of the 20 in Congress "in Sarah Palin's crosshairs" for her vote on health care reform. I don't know the motives or mental state of the shooter, then again people could have said the same thing during 9/11...in this instance, look at the target, look at the political climate. Sure, many times it's the most unstable people who take the final step but they obviously pick up on signals from all the vitriol. That particular brand is simply more prevalent on the Right (or at the very least, more "popular" in media). And yes, any knee jerk reaction with gun control ideas would be completely misguided.

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