BigSqwert Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Cheap alternative to solar panels. Something I will look into when I buy a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) There are coyotes in the city of Chicago. They eat rats, mice, possum and racoons which all of which are major issues in the city. They also do not want to live in my house or garage. I welcome the coyotes. BTW, I am not a fan of cats or small dogs, they freak me out. Actually all smaller animals seem to scare me more than larger ones. Edited November 13, 2009 by Jenks Heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 09:31 AM) There are coyotes in the city of Chicago. They eat rats, mice, possum and racoons which all of which are major issues in the city. They also do not want to live in my house or garage. I welcome the coyotes. BTW, I am not a fan of cats or small dogs, they freak me out. Actually all smaller animals seem to scare me more than larger ones. Yeah, I tend to agree - they are predators for things we don't want and that are overpopulated. They will also, unfortunately, occasionally take small pets - but that is rare, and people can take precautions. But what will happen more and more, and is already happening in the burbs where coyote are more common now, is that people are freaking out about not only pets, but also their kids. Mind you, their kid is more likely to be killed by a racoon (or a rat or other disease carrying animal), but, a recent news story will make things worse - a woman in Canada was actually killed by coyotes. They think it is probably the first human death by coyote in modern recorded history for the US and Canada. So again, very, very, very, very rare - but that's all it takes for some folks to get into a panic. I really wish those people would focus on things that are actually likely to hurt their children, but, oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 07:40 AM) Yeah, I tend to agree - they are predators for things we don't want and that are overpopulated. They will also, unfortunately, occasionally take small pets - but that is rare, and people can take precautions. But what will happen more and more, and is already happening in the burbs where coyote are more common now, is that people are freaking out about not only pets, but also their kids. Mind you, their kid is more likely to be killed by a racoon (or a rat or other disease carrying animal), but, a recent news story will make things worse - a woman in Canada was actually killed by coyotes. They think it is probably the first human death by coyote in modern recorded history for the US and Canada. So again, very, very, very, very rare - but that's all it takes for some folks to get into a panic. I really wish those people would focus on things that are actually likely to hurt their children, but, oh well. We're still angry at wolves and coyotes for never domesticating themselves, so they've all got to be killed. Preferably from helicopter because that makes you feel extra manly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 11:08 AM) We're still angry at wolves and coyotes for never domesticating themselves, so they've all got to be killed. Preferably from helicopter because that makes you feel extra manly. White Fang was domesticated. I saw the movie and read the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 09:40 AM) Yeah, I tend to agree - they are predators for things we don't want and that are overpopulated. They will also, unfortunately, occasionally take small pets - but that is rare, and people can take precautions. But what will happen more and more, and is already happening in the burbs where coyote are more common now, is that people are freaking out about not only pets, but also their kids. Mind you, their kid is more likely to be killed by a racoon (or a rat or other disease carrying animal), but, a recent news story will make things worse - a woman in Canada was actually killed by coyotes. They think it is probably the first human death by coyote in modern recorded history for the US and Canada. So again, very, very, very, very rare - but that's all it takes for some folks to get into a panic. I really wish those people would focus on things that are actually likely to hurt their children, but, oh well. Jeesh...you and Balta have minds like freaking steel traps. How do you read all this stuff? And secondly, how do you retain it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 03:09 PM) Jeesh...you and Balta have minds like freaking steel traps. How do you read all this stuff? And secondly, how do you retain it? I love data of all kinds. But really, the outdoors happens to be one of my passions, so I do a lot of reading and discussion on related topics. Same goes for finance, technology, law, the Sox, and some other areas of interest or my career. I'd bet you have some areas you have that kind of knowledge too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 03:17 PM) I love data of all kinds. But really, the outdoors happens to be one of my passions, so I do a lot of reading and discussion on related topics. Same goes for finance, technology, law, the Sox, and some other areas of interest or my career. I'd bet you have some areas you have that kind of knowledge too. Yeah, unfortunately they are fairly useless. Baseball, law, electricity trading and transmission, and women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 04:50 PM) Who asked you? Hah, just kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cknolls Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Did Al Gore actually say that the interior of the Earth is several million degrees? And people fact check and make fun of PALIN? GMAFB This guy is a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (Cknolls @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 12:51 PM) Did Al Gore actually say that the interior of the Earth is several million degrees? And people fact check and make fun of PALIN? GMAFB This guy is a turd. Source? Balta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cknolls Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 12:54 PM) Source? Balta? He was on Conan O'Brien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 10:54 AM) Source? Balta? Yes, it appears he said that last night. He's off by a factor of 10^3: should have said several thousand degrees, not several million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 02:38 PM) Yes, it appears he said that last night. He's off by a factor of 10^3: should have said several thousand degrees, not several million. Which now means he = Sarah Palin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 12:39 PM) Which now means he = Sarah Palin To be fair, he ought to know better, even if it was a spur of the moment thing while on TV, but I'm sure I've screwed up units that badly at some point before as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The "Cash for Caulkers" stimulus idea. Have the government pay for a portion of the substantial cost of seriously upgrading the insulation in people's homes. Cut carbon emissions and wasted electricity, put people back to work at the same time. (A carbon pricing system could have the same effect, FWIW). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 03:50 PM) To be fair, he ought to know better, even if it was a spur of the moment thing while on TV, but I'm sure I've screwed up units that badly at some point before as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 lol Al Gore. Still a joke of a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 QUOTE (mr_genius @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 06:09 PM) lol Al Gore. Still a joke of a man. Still the politician who knows more about the science of climate change than any other poltician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 05:31 PM) The "Cash for Caulkers" stimulus idea. Have the government pay for a portion of the substantial cost of seriously upgrading the insulation in people's homes. Cut carbon emissions and wasted electricity, put people back to work at the same time. (A carbon pricing system could have the same effect, FWIW). Actually, this is a terrific idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 06:11 PM) Actually, this is a terrific idea. (Faints). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 08:12 PM) (Faints). It needs to have its limitations, of course, but the concept is a dang good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (KipWellsFan @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 06:49 PM) Still the politician who knows more about the science of climate change than any other poltician. Who would of thunk that the inventor of the internet would be so well rounded.... Hail Goracle!!! Edited November 19, 2009 by southsideirish71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 02:50 PM) To be fair, he ought to know better, even if it was a spur of the moment thing while on TV, but I'm sure I've screwed up units that badly at some point before as well. Yeah, we still get the point. It's really, really hot down there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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