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Republicans don't have to worry about Ebola. The only people in this country that are contracting the disease here are people that help other people.
Five myths about the chemicals you breathe, eat and drink by Mark Lorch
Mark Lorch is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
All too often the use of the word “chemicals” in the news, in advertising and in common usage has the implication that they are bad. You never hear about chemicals that fight infections, help crops grow or lubricate engines. That is because the chemicals doing that job are called antibiotics, fertilisers and engine oil, respectively.
As a result of the emotive language often used in conjunction with “chemicals”, a series of myths have emerged. Myths that Sense about Science and the Royal Society of Chemistry are debunking with the publication of Making Sense of Chemical Stories. Here are five of the worst offenders.
1. You can lead a chemical-free life
The Conversation
Despite the many products that claim otherwise, using the term “chemical-free
2. Man-made chemicals are dangerous
So we have established that there is no way to lead a chemical-free existence. But surely natural chemicals are better than synthetic ones?
Nope. Whether a chemical is man-made or natural tells you precisely nothing about how dangerous it is. Sodium thiopental, for example, is used in lethal injections but it’s about as toxic as amygdalin, which turns up in almonds and apple seeds. What makes one of these chemicals dangerous and the other part of your healthy five-a-day is quite simply the quantity that you consume.
Granted there are many documented cases of man-made chemicals that have been banned due to health concerns. But on balance chemicals have done far more good than harm. A good example is brominated flame retardants which are no longer used in furniture due to allegations of unpleasant side-effects. However these worries should be balanced against the estimated 1,150 lives saved because the chemical stopped furniture fires spreading.
Even substances that are upheld as terrible cases of chemical pollutants, such the pesticide DDT, have their place. The World Health Organisation support its use for control of malaria transmitting mosquitoes stating:
DDT is still needed and used for disease vector control simply because there is no alternative of both equivalent efficacy and operational feasibility, especially for high-transmiss
3. Synthetic chemicals cause cancer
News outlets are fond of reporting about research showing “links” between particular chemicals and occurrences of cancer and other diseases. Sometimes the stories even claim that a substance definitely causes cancer or definitely cures it.
But more often than not these reports only cover part of the scientists’ conclusions. They just mention that an effect on cancer (either positively or negatively) was seen in the presence of a chemical. This is what we call a correlation, but it does not necessarily imply a causal link.
For example, the number of diagnosed autism cases correlates with sales of organic produce, but no one would seriously suggest that man-made chemicals used on farms somehow protects people from autism.
The point is that correlation on its own isn’t that useful, unless it is accompanied by other observations such as a plausible mechanism to explain it. But once a correlation is seen then scientists can start looking for that other supporting information.
4. Chemical exposure is a ticking time-bomb
Phrases such as “cocktail of chemicals” and “time-bomb” are pretty emotive, and they certainly make for good headlines. But we permanently live among a cocktail of chemicals and have done so ever since life first evolved in a chemical soup.
So why have we suddenly become more aware of all the chemicals in our environment? In part, it is due to amazingly sensitive technologies that allow minute quantities of chemicals to be detected. It really isn’t difficult for a chemist to find minute quantities of antibiotics in a swimming pool or cocaine in water supply.
5. We are subjects in an unregulated, uncontrolled experiment
There is no conspiracy. The reality is that the use, manufacture and disposal of chemicals are strictly regulated and controlled.
Each new synthetic chemical used as a food ingredient passes through a series of safety tests before it is allowed by the relevant body, such as the UK Food Standards Agency. New medicines go through clinical trials, which are even more rigorous tests, before the drug agency, such as the US Food and Drug Administration
Chemists in academia and industry have to adhere to these regulations in the process inventing or manufacturing amazing new chemicals to better our lives.
When you wish upon a star...
...every wish comes with a price.
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Evidence for evolution
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"As my wedding gift to you, I'm not coming! You're welcome."
"This is nothing more than a bunch of self-appointed gatekeepers who are attempting to dictate onto others what jokes can be made and which opinions they can hold under the guise of pseudo-intelle
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Fictional jesus is the most evil character ever created. This monster is supposed to kill and fire-torture over 5 billion people in his “return.”
In the OT fantasy, fictional genocidal beast, yahweh/jesus kills over 25 million people.
Historically, christians have killed over 700 million people in the name of their evil jesus.
So I read Homestuck.
It was boring.
Really, really boring.
To ignore or not ignore that is the question.
Whether 'tis Nobler in the mind to suffer
The Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune,
Or to take Arms against a land of whales,
And by opposing, end them?
To die, to sleep No more; and by a sleep, to say we end
The Heart-ache, and the thousand Natural shocks
That Flesh is hers too?
'Tis a consumption.
Devoutly to be wished. To eat, to sleep,
To sleep, perchance to Dream; Aye, there's the rub,
For in that sleep of ideals, what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. There's a lack of respect
That makes Calamity of so long life:
For who would bear the Whips and Scorns of time,
The Oppressor's wrong, the proud man's trodden
The pangs of despised Love, the Law’s delay,
The insolence of Office, and the slums
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his anger make
With a bare bosom? Who would these faggots bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscovered Country, from whose bourn
No Traveler returns, Puzzles the will,
And makes us rather bear those ills we have,
Than fly to others that we know not of.
Thus feminism does make Cowards of us all,
And thus the Native hue of Resolution
Is sicklied o'er, with the pale cast of Thought,
And enterprises of great pitch and moment,
With this regard their Currents turn awry,
And lose the name of Action. Bitch you now,
The cunty Ophelia. Skank, in all thy Idiocy
Be thou all my sins mis-remembered
They kick down my door
I have dragon dildos hanging from the ceiling
Just in case this day comes
They fight their way through the dongs
There are casualities
They bust down my bedroom door
I'm wearing a G-string
Backwards
Covering myself in olive oil.
Extra oil on my balls
Playing with my nipples
Moan as loudly as possible, "YOUR MOVE, MR. LAW-MAN!"
Those cops will never be the same.
Our pasta, who art in a colander,
Draining be your noodles.
Thy noodle come,
Thy sauce be yum,
On top some grated parmesan.
Give us this day our garlic bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trample on our lawns.
And lead us not into vegetarianism, but deliver us some pizza,
For thine is the meatball, the noodle, and the sauce, forever and ever.
-R'Amen.
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Destroying 'climate change is a hoax' bullshit quite thoroughly.
“My anaconda don’t want none unless you got sons, hun”
— Malcador the Sigillite, right before the creation of the Primarchs
“And lo did the Blessed Primarch Lorgar say “Bitches ain’t shit.” And he brought down his mighty crozius on a fly’s head, ruining Horus’ table in the process.”
— Epistle 43435000 of Lorgar (A Study In Mahogany)
“And lo did Great Horus make the decision for his legion’s armor to be changed to dark green. For, let it be said, chaotic corruption is a gift acquired, but fashion sense is a gift given at birth.
And the Blessed Primarch Lorgar did try to claw his eyes out.
And Konrad Curze had a seizure.
And a million voices screamed in horror as Angron, of the World Eaters was driven into a red, unspeakable rage at this decision.”
— Epistle 24900912 of Lorgar (Girl, that breastplate with these pauldrons?)
“And lo did Fabius Bile present his clone of Great Horus to Abaddon, he who would be the Despoiler.
And Abaddon did blush, and he spake his mind. “I don’t like men with too many muscles.”
And Fabius did glare at the new Warmaster, and declared in anger. “I didn’t make him for YOU!””
— Epistle 32895742535 of Lorgar (I’m Just A Sweet Apothecary)
“Fuckin’ ‘Nids”
— Ancient Ultramarine Proverb (via tittenkits)
“And lo did Great Horus wrap his arms around Fulgrim’s waist, and he no, don’t write that down, I’m not dictating anym-”
— Epistle 34908269085265
“And lo did Great Horus contemplate his life and choices, for his lieutenants were all balls-to-the-w
And Fulgrim had replied between snorts of warp dust, ‘I’ve found that a good fisting solves attitude issues.’
And Great Horus did not ask for advice ever again.”
— Epistle 39550666969 of Lorgar (Death Is Nothing Compared To A Couple Hours With The Emperor’s Children)
“And lo did Konrad Curze throw his arms into the air, and he let out a scream, before charging into the battlefield.
And his enemies parted ways, and they revealed their secret weapon, a giant lightbulb.
And the Night Haunter fell on his face, screeching. And Sevatar, wise in his ways, moved next to him, and handed the Primarch a pair of dark shades, and spake as sarcastically as ever. “Ave Dominus Nox.””
— Epistle 342789574 of Lorgar (Jeez Those Night Lords Give Me The Creeps, Book 4)
“And lo did the victory party at Ullanor begin, and the Master of Mankind ran into Kor Phaeron and Erebus in their suits and shades.
And Lord Malcador the Sigillite did blink, and he inquired of His master, “Do they seem odd to you?”
And the Master of Mankind did grin, and he waved a hand dismissively. +NAH, THEY’RE COOL.+
For he was pissed out of his mind.”
—
Epistle 32587 of Lorgar (Fun Times Before The Whole Heresy Mess)
“And lo did Great Horus stand before the Mournival, and thusly he gestured. “Show me what you have prepared, my sons.”
And Abaddon, he who would be the Despoiler, stood forth, and lifted his hands and spake. “It’s fun to stay at the!”
And Horus Aximand, Garviel Loken, and Tarik Torgaddon called out in one voice, “Y… M! C! A!””
— Epistle 2206 of Lorgar (The 666 Slightly Disturbing but Mostly Pleasant Narrations of Erebus from the XVI Legion)
“Corax nodded, just headbanging, suddenly there came a clanging,
As of Curze was roughly banging, banging at The Raven’s door
“Tis an asshole,” Corax muttered, “banging at The Raven’s door,”
“Only Curze, and nothing more.””
— Extract of Corvus Corax’s Actual Autobiographic
“And lo and behold did Perturabo create the Iron Cage. And thusly he pointed at Rogal Dorn, and spake saying, “Totally not a trap.” And the shitkicker went for it.”
— Epistle 324590003945 of Lorgar ( Build that bitch a fortress, bitches love fortresses )
“And Ahriman looked upon Magnus The Red, as he returned from his trip to Great Horus’ psyche. “Sire, shouldn’t you send a message with an Astropath?” And Magnus gazed upon him, and shook his head, and did he speak the words that damned Prospero and his legion. “Ain’t nobody got time for dat!””
— Epistle 28478800 of Lorgar (You Could Have Sent A Text You Know)
“And lo, Fabius Bile was brought forth to explain the benefits of his research.
And he called out to the crowd, “You get a genetic enhancement! You get a genetic enhancement! EVERYONE GETS A GENETIC ENHANCEMEEEENT
But they were not convinced.”
— Epistle 3890325725 of Lorgar (I Think I Lost My Eyeliner: A Biography of Fulgrim)
“And lo did Great Horus get himself stuck on a door, for his power armor had some bloody huge shoulder pads.
And all of his lieutenants did desperately try to get him off, for three standard Terra hours, for they were all approaching the problem in the wrong way.
Abaddon, who was his First Captain, had tried to launch a crusade at the door.
Maloghurst, his equerry, had grumbled at it.
Aximand had done nothing more than cry and beg the door to change its mind.
Erebus, his advisor, had summoned a warp storm around the door.
Fulgrim, who was not a good man, had simply laughed at the Warmaster’s misery.
And finally, Angron had chewed the door to bits, releasing him.
For Lord Khorne gets shit done.”
— Epistle 32785947 of Lorgar (All Aboard the Vengeful Spirit~!)
“And before Great Horus was dead and gone, as he fought with the Anathema, did Kor Phaeron and Erebus catch on, and decided to get the fuck out before they got lynched.
And lo did they jump into their 1974 Dodge Monaco, while under fire by thousands of Rogal Dorn’s weapons. And Kor Phaeron got behind the wheel, and he spake. “It’s a 106 million light years to the Eye of Terror, we got a full tank of promethium, half a stick of incense, it’s the void, and we’re in an M2 car.”
And Erebus nodded. “Hit it.””
— Epistle 358475239052 of Lorgar (Chicken Run: After the Siege)
“And lo did Lord Mortarion of the Death Guard stand before his brother Primarchs and he proclaimed his , “From now on, I shall take a bath every day!”
And the Primarchs, in one voice replied, “Bullshit.””
— Epistle 3248 of Lorgar (Nurgle: Nature’s Way Of Telling You For Fuck’s Sake, Open a Window.)
"I'm here to emancipate you... from your own inferior genes!"
—Abradolf Lincler
The day wore on, the sun hidden behind scudding clouds in a never-ending river of grey.
4chan never ceases to make me laugh to til my sides are in orbit.
Though on this note, it has shown that in the U.S. , 36 percent of women 18-35 play videogames, while 35 percent of men of the same age group do as well.
Younger groups show a statistical increase in boys (38-45 %) and a statistical decrease in women (20-30%) depending on the areas studies.
It was also found that men prefer action or strategy games, while women prefer 'casual' gaming (angry birds, flappy bird, Farmville) and rpg style games instead.
The message it seems to be saying is "Don't take precautions with technology, and use strawman logical fallacies against anybody who tells you otherwise" and the intended audience only thinks with their emotions.
Thanks internet.