I talk to people on a regular basis who I’ve never met in person and I often create a picture in my mind of what they might look like. I bet a lot of people do the same. I think it would be fun to find out what people think we look like from only talking on the phone.
I know one girl who told me a lady met her and said, oh, I thought you were going to be short and fat! (Like a hobbit?! What!) Hmm… not quite!
Just makes me curious. I remember people saying to others, oh I pictured you differently! (Whatever that means!) But I can’t remember a time someone has said that to me. (Whatever that means too!)
Interesting article about the whole deflated footballs thing. I personally don’t really care one way or another, but it was interesting to watch unfold. The one thing that’s bothered me throughout it though is the lack of accountability by the NFL. No one said to the NFL, if psi is so important than why doesn’t the NFL have a “check-in” and handle the footballs during game time? This whole episode is kind of alienating…
Original article is apparently gone, this one works too.
Years ago I listened to a speaker whose entire presentation culminated with the declaration that figs don’t have seeds, that the crunchy bits are insect parts! Gross right? Totally ruined Italy for me since figs grow like weeds there. Only thing is, it was total bs. While partly true that bug(s) get trapped in the flower as part of the pollination process, the developing fruit completely breaks down any trapped insect(s) with various enzymes.
It’s Surprising how much this story spread and how many still believe this myth -what with google and all. Figs DO have seeds! You should be able to enjoy your next fig treat in peace. I recently had a fig pizza that was especially delicious.
A couple weeks ago i posted about BYU needing a med school. I was just watching some x-files and saw this pop up on the screen. Now that is a spooky x-file! They had Scully treated at a BYU medical center that hasn’t even been built………… YET!
I’ve been driving around Salt Lake quite a bit lately and I have to say, it’s good to see everyone has adapted so well to the Trax commuter rail!
So far, I’ve seen a truck stop inside the crossing arm causing the Trax operator to stop the train, then the truck driver hilariously tried to wave the train to go around – awesome! What was he thinking? (Squeeze on in! Plenty of room!)
Then there was the car that saw the lights start flashing and slammed on the brakes… except the car was already right under the crossing arm… clunk.
What can you do when you see these things but laugh?
This is so crazy to me. I was a consultant on the new Provo High field and it just shows some seriously poor foresight by the city and school district. However, if BYU were to buy it, it may not be a total waste.
My wish would be that with the new Hospital being built, BYU would step up and start their own medical program. They could work with the new hospital hand in hand about what is needed. And with all that land close to the hospital, you can’t get much more ideal than that to get classrooms close to a teaching hospital! Seriously, people at BYU need to get it done. I’ve always thought it’s a bit of an embarrassment that BYU doesn’t have a medical program.
I’ve been seeing a lot about gun control and wanted to bring something up. The question I have is, what if you were to magically wish away all the guns in America? Or the world? Would that suddenly make everyone safe forever?
I would say that violent, or a better term, savage crimes have always happened and that regardless of what you do, people will always want, and find a way to kill people. I don’t understand it, but we’ve all witnessed both the threats and acts. In my opinion, Guns are used mostly because they are convenient.
If you look at a couple of the most horrific events in recent history, you won’t find guns used prominently. Take 9/11 for instance. Hijackers took over planes with knives – not guns, and killed thousands. Or look at the Boston Marathon, or the Oklahoma City bombing. Then look at the bombings in other countries. Even if you could take away what is convenient, if someone wants to kill a lot of people they will find a way. And it could possibly be much worse than what is convenient.
I remember reading about suicides in England when they used to use coal-fired ovens. Where people would feel an episode of acute depression and stick their heads in the oven to die from the gases. In that moment, the oven provided an easy and convenient way out. Then suddenly with the advent of electric ovens, suicides dropped. That was definitely a good thing… but ALL suicides certainly didn’t disappear. The oven was easy and convenient – but it didn’t stop the suicides for most, it just forced those who really wanted to do it down a different path. This seems like it might be a good argument for gun control, because people can say the suicides dropped, but, again, they didn’t disappear. Plus, I’d say most people who commit suicide aren’t violent sociopaths.
If someone wants to kill someone else, is a gun easy? Yes, without a doubt. But, is it the only way to kill someone? Unfortunately, no. We are fragile creatures all.
If you take away what is convenient, people will still find a way. And I think if we follow the path of gun control or abolition, there could be some dire unintended consequences. Plus the 1.3 Million crimes that are prevented through use of guns should be an important stat when discussing this arguement. Another consideration all should understand, is the group that kills the most people all time and forever will always be governments.
I don’t know what the answer is or if there even needs to be an answer. But maybe instead of taking away guns, we should teach how to use them and the consequences of using them, this could be accomplished with conscripted military service similar to many European countries(Though it definitely wouldn’t be a popular option!). I think some people could use a little discipline. And for those directionless people who find themselves heading down the wrong path, it could be that spur in the right direction that they need. There would also be the added benefit of vetting out many of the psychos.
I think unfamiliarity and fear of guns are what drive a lot of the discussion. I just don’t see gun control solving the kind of violence and horrific scenes we’ve witnessed through media or first hand, but it’s never bad to discuss. To be honest though, wishing away guns is a fantasy.
The world may have been a Garden of Eden long before guns, but it didn’t stay that way for very long either. Last I checked; Cain didn’t kill Abel with a gun.
