ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 My foodie co-worker just said "table top air fryer"... WTF is that? LoL... I wanna be able to teleport to BFLo... Okay, sometimes... But most of the time, the French Riveria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: All I wanna know is will it power the electric Asian carp barrier? Think of the potential!! Have to think of the odor from all those dead carp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Have to think of the odor from all those dead carp. The current electric fence just turns them around. In fact, there are three fences in place: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/ANS-Portal/Barrier/ Well... SUPPOSEDLY turn them around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: But... What has been invented in the last 60 years that make our home life, chores around the house easier. Talking brand new invention. The remote control for TV. I rest my case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Augie said: The remote control for TV. I rest my case. I rest my lazy bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: The current electric fence just turns them around. In fact, there are three fences in place: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/ANS-Portal/Barrier/ Well... SUPPOSEDLY turn them around. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Jauronimo said: If this is going to explode like the marijuana industry and you recommend it as an investment why are you sitting on the sidelines? Can't remember?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, /dev/null said: been there, done that, difference fence, bad results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, /dev/null said: In all seriousness, with the fish barrier... All kinds of warnings... Like barge couplings can't be made with synthetic lines... Crew has to remain off of deck, especially metal... If I was crossing in pleasure craft... I would probably shut down, unhook all my electronics. I am sure I can find the protocol for transiting the barriers. But pissing is probably a real no no. I mean the water is electrified! Create a circuit right up your piss stream! LoL... 4 hours ago, Augie said: The remote control for TV. I rest my case. No. Original remote invention dates to late 40s early 1950s. Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. Original remote invention dates to late 40s early 1950s. That did not help me as a kid trying to flip over to Commander Tom on the black and white TV! ? Do you really want to argue about advances in the last 60 years? I think many things are “advancements”, but the list on “new” things would be almost endless, as it would grow as you explore it. Edited September 30, 2018 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Augie said: That did not help me as a kid trying to flip over to Commander Tom on the black and white TV! ? Do you really want to argue about advances in the last 60 years? I think many things are “advancements”, but the list on “new” things would be almost endless, as it would grow as you explore it. Understood. But I am talking new things that really help us with our daily chores. Cooking, cleaning, etc... I see robotics coming into play. Of course the way we pay our bills, computing. But we are still mowing the grass the same way, cooking, cleaning. What household invention in the last 60 years revolutionized domestic life? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Understood. But I am talking new things that really help us with our daily chores. Cooking, cleaning, etc... I see robotics coming into play. Of course the way we pay our bills, computing. But we are still mowing the grass the same way, cooking, cleaning. What household invention in the last 60 years revolutionized domestic life? A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Augie said: A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. Those are all advancements of previous inventions. What's really new? You described just different ways of doing the same thing. Sure, what you explain are conveniences... But what's really new? Now... If I could teleport to Wisconsin... That would be something! Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Those are all advancements of previous inventions. What's really new? You described just different ways of doing the same thing. Sure, what you explain are conveniences... But what's really new? Now... If I could teleport to Wisconsin... That would be something! EVERYTHING is an advancement of what came before. If you follow it back beyond the arbitrary 60 years, nothing is new. All the laws of physics are there, we are just slow to understand them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Augie said: EVERYTHING is an advancement of what came before. If you follow it back beyond the arbitrary 60 years, nothing is new. All the laws of physics are there, we are just slow to understand them. No. Not really. Electricity, radio, TV, how we travel, microwave, dishwasher... Stuff like that. Maybe I am over simplifying it. I can see robotics being revolutionizing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Figster said: Nobody ever said I will be sitting on the sidelines for something this big , nor am I recommending to anyone what they should invest their hard earned money on. Just a good topic I want my fellow patrons aware of that might change the world as we know it. Nope. People will still be the same morons shelling out for oogie-boogie "science" marketed by charlatans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. Not really. Electricity, radio, TV, how we travel, microwave, dishwasher... Stuff like that. Maybe I am over simplifying it. I can see robotics being revolutionizing. As was the production line. You are focused on robotics, so you want that answer....but it’s just one of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 57 minutes ago, Augie said: A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. "Revolutionized." Not "enhanced." An internet-enabled fridge doesn't revolutionize anything. And "household invention." I mean...EII was pretty clear...for once...remarkably. May not happen again in our lifetimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Augie said: As was the production line. You are focused on robotics, so you want that answer....but it’s just one of many. I don't think I am wording it right. Thanks Tom for helping Me out. LoL... Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It's tempting to say the microwave was revolutionary. It had so much potential when first released. But really, all it revolutionized is popcorn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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