powderfreak Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 6 hours ago, Layman said: I see "science" as something very specific - a simple following of the scientific method. A hard-line approach ensuring zero bias, reliable, concise data, etc. Yes, agreed. Like a trend line of temperature dataset over 120 years angling in a consistent direction. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 41 minutes ago, Layman said: I have personally witnessed biased, dishonest research and researchers influencing and/or altering results in both private sector and public settings at the the state and federal level so my perspective takes that heavily into consideration. At one time it was fervently believed that: the sun revolved around the earth, the earth was flat, bloodletting cured illness, lobotomies cured psychological disorders, eggs are bad for you, no, eggs are good for you, no eggs raise cholesterol, no, eggs have no effect on cholesterol, etc, etc, etc, the earth is entering another ice age, no the earth is warming, etc, etc, etc. Presumably state-of-the-art science and research to some extent has been behind each one of those beliefs or understandings. Today, us humans believe we're at the very pinnacle of our understanding of ourselves and our world, more knowledge than any civilization ever. Current science and research is state-of-the-art. Just like it has been throughout time immemorial. Are our tools, methods, devices, understanding more precise than years past? We sure think so. Can that change in the future? If the past is any guide, absolutely. I see "science" as something very specific - a simple following of the scientific method. A hard-line approach ensuring zero bias, reliable, concise data, etc. When those essential components of science are toyed with, it ruins the "science". Changing definitions, ignoring facts, inserting bias, altering data - these are all things that have become very evident to be occurring. Even as we're at the pinnacle of our understanding. So I concur, it is difficult to faithfully accept all science these days. Maybe it has always been that way...? Nailed it. This exposed 20 billion dollar boon doggle only strengthens your points. It's hard to believe things when grifters are manipulating 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 1 minute ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Is that when America was great? I’m still struggling to find out exactly what period of time we were that great for everyone to which we are rolling back policies for. There's always Poland 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: There's always Poland You’re such a nice guy to debate with. Next beer is on me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: You’re such a nice guy to debate with. Next beer is on me. I mean we are and have been the greatest country the world has seen. The world depends on us. Are we perfect hell no but I will never back down to any lunatic who thinks otherwise. Sorry but your continued disparaging of our country is old 2 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Let’s steer this back toward weather. No opinions are getting changed today. Hopefully everyone has a happy Pi day tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 19 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: Nailed it. This exposed 20 billion dollar boon doggle only strengthens your points. It's hard to believe things when grifters are manipulating Love you long time even if we disagree on a lot of shit. I feel like my hickory may make a leap this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Just now, dendrite said: Love you long time even if we disagree on a lot of shit. I feel like my hickory may make a leap this year. Yes I love we can disagree. Good news on the Hickory. We lost a 120 footer which soon will be at the saw mill. I am gong to make a shed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, dendrite said: Let’s steer this back toward weather. No opinions are getting changed today. Hopefully everyone has a happy Pi day tomorrow. Lots of warm awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metagraphica Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Hit 53 again today. Sun is warm, trails are dry. Nice for walking the doggo, except I just took the first motherf*ckin' tick of the year off his head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 21 minutes ago, dendrite said: Love you long time even if we disagree on a lot of shit. I feel like my hickory may make a leap this year. First year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, metagraphica said: Hit 53 again today. Sun is warm, trails are dry. Nice for walking the doggo, except I just took the first motherf*ckin' tick of the year off his head. No collar? I use Seresto with good results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I thought as humans evolve our intelligence was supposed to evolve too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metagraphica Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 11 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: No collar? I use Seresto with good results. We use Simparico Trio. One pill a month. Works great to keep the ticks from biting and they eventually die. (no fleas or heartworm either) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 11 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: No collar? I use Seresto with good results. Same but I replace it more frequently then it indicates. I also get the property sprayed, but my dogs rarely leave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 16 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: First year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. It’s a hickory so it’s more like creep years 2-10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: True…so why are we rolling it back now? Except we have not been in better shape since (gasp) 2020. We have not seen such a united country and people feeling good since then . You wake up everyday happy, confident , children safe in school and sports, economy, gas , egg prices , etc 2 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 28 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: I thought as humans evolve our intelligence was supposed to evolve too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXWX Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 25 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Except we have not been in better shape since (gasp) 2020. We have not seen such a united country and people feeling good since then . You wake up everyday happy, confident , children safe in school and sports, economy, gas , egg prices , etc That is one special mind-altering bubble you live in! Lol 3 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, kdxken said: Exactly. Old enough to remember what our rivers used to look like. The Charles and the Merrimack were cesspools. You can catch a striper in Watertown now. I'm sure the Connecticut River wasn't much better. Provisions in the clean water act were rolled back yesterday. Future generations will be left with much the same thing. Start cleaning it again I guess... Quite possibly fair, but will need to be scored. The internet has substantially empowered citizens and communities. Company gets caught polluting river? They go on blast. We can have legitimate arguments over the role of federal govt, but we all bear responsibilty for how we choose to spend our dollars and for monitoring local activities. Regardless how we feel about what's happening, I don't see the downside in taking a more proactive approach when it comes to shaming bad actors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 @dendrite Nice call on not buying the cooler guidance for the last couple days. I should have known better this time of year with no snowpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sey-Mour Snow Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 51 minutes ago, H2Otown_WX said: @dendrite Nice call on not buying the cooler guidance for the last couple days. I should have known better this time of year with no snowpack. Ya today was much warmer than guidance 54 here great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 minutes ago, Sey-Mour Snow said: Ya today was much warmer than guidance 54 here great day It ain't now. Damn east wind. Spring being spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 minutes ago, Sey-Mour Snow said: Ya today was much warmer than guidance 54 here great day Even hit 49.5 here . Shorts were fine . Any sunny day with this Stein pattern and ground take the overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Last gasp of winter showing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Another one for nature lovers. He or she is my favorite. All white. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, CoastalWx said: I thought as humans evolve our intelligence was supposed to evolve too. actually … no innovation improves survivability thru technological advantages —> atrophy … failure of Darwinism —> law of lessening returns —> return to primitive state. grossly simplified of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 27 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Even hit 49.5 here . Shorts were fine . Any sunny day with this Stein pattern and ground take the overs. I wonder if it will ever rain again? Forest fires will be raging next week. The latest NAEFS guidance has increased PWAT values to near or just above 1.3" across most of southern New England. Rainfall totals could be in the 1.5" to 2" range with theGEPS and ECMWF ENS continuing to indicate a 20 percent chance that 24 hour rainfall may exceed 2" along the southern shores of RI and MA. The GEFS, much like the deterministic GFS, continues to run slightly drier than other guidance; probs for exceeding 2" over 24 hours only reach around 10 percent over RI and southern CT, with less than 10 percent for southern MA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 The remnants of the CT River ice jam were impressive driving through Brattleboro VT this evening. Would love to witness that sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Still some snow cover in the neighborhood, so walking the dog, under the near full moon, was pretty bright. No flashlight needed. I love winter but I'm ok if we just fade into Spring now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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