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Name: pablo
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User ID: 19
User since: April 19, 2004
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pablo has posted 57 links and 204 comments on Alkaline Earth since April 19, 2004.
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2009 Dec 08 11:32 (#4196):
2009 Mar 31 03:10 (#4134): email
2008 Nov 06 06:21 (#4037):
2008 Apr 17 11:19 (#3816): does it come in 3s for scientists too?
2008 Apr 13 08:33 (#3810):
2008 Feb 09 11:43 (#3734):
2007 Oct 18 01:57 (#3583):
2007 Sep 06 09:13 (#3510): I hope the sh*t hits the fan!
2007 Aug 15 09:44 (#3481):
2007 Jul 27 12:47 (#3465):
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2009 Dec 08 11:35 (#4196.12708):This post was supposed to have the title: "NYT Magazine on Texas Republicans" [fixd - mgmt]
2009 Sep 16 05:01 (#4184.12660):calculate: Erdős number or Bacon number
2009 Sep 14 01:08 (#4184.12657):Perhaps I shouldn't have been, but was surprised to see that I had an E# (5), and under very relaxed rules, have a B# = 3.
So, E-B# = 8.
2009 Aug 14 10:48 (#4181.12628):Wow! great thoughts by all.
I think enough of you here are familiar with my work so I won't dwell on it too much (unless anyone wants to know specifics) - I'll just say my primary concern is animal welfare.
Regarding allergies/labeling - for me it hasn't been that much of a problem, though I don't have sensitivities to wheat/soy - however being vegan can be rough when eating out (but not in DC, thankfully). I do cook most of my meals and rarely eat out. Recently, I've been trying to cook using as little refined/packaged products as possible. Many of my meals are very basic (influenced by macrobiotic meals - not by the principles) - even got to the point where I make my own dressings and bake my own bread.
I'm with you (nanocindy) on the GE and safety/security issues - I know enough to know that I'm not knowledgeable on the subject. Though antibiotic resistance seems dangerous (possibly influenced by feeding antibiotics to farm animals) AND GE/monocrop culture feels awkward.
flip - yes concerns of environmental impacts are growing - in fact, some of my colleagues published a few years ago on this topic
re: local - I feel the same way, I like the concept and enjoy the farmers markets around here, but haven't really looked into the lifecycle analysis and impact of local v. industrial (with shipping). though I feel a bit better about putting money directly in the pockets of local farmers.
I do wonder - why now? In the past few years, it seems that these issues have skyrocketed, along with the books/documentaries on the subject.
2009 Aug 12 10:59 (#4181.12620):Wow! Two great food posts in just a few days, molecular gastronomy and now this.
Food issues are basically my job now, so I'm hypersensitive to the issue, but I'm wondering what's on the radar for others: local, organic, veg/vegan, food security/safety, animal welfare, GE, hormones, water issues, environmental (GHG)? Any? All? Others?
Being in a bubble, I'd love to know thoughts/concerns any of you have.
2009 Aug 03 01:05 (#4177.12617):I think they wore sandles - though I know at least one marathoner in recent history won gold running barefoot.
2009 Aug 03 09:09 (#4177.12615):It's been a while since I've read about it - so I don't remember all the details, but there is some effort by the international cycling union to standardize bikes. Though I think most see these restrictions as silly. For instance there is a weight limit that modern bikes fall under (6.8 kg I think) - so mechanics have to add weight (yes, that's right - add weight) to the bikes before riders can leave the start. (there are also specifications about geometry in bikes -- how far the seat can be above the bars, or how far out the bars can extend from the bike, etc.)
With regards to new cycling positions - there has been some controversy in the world hour record (how far someone can ride in an hour - usually in a velodrome). For a while they did not have these rules and records started falling (check out position by Graeme Obree - think there was even a movie about him). The geometry restrictions above would prevent these positions - though the end result was that one had to ride what we think of as a standard bike in the standard position. The Cannibal even held the record for a few years -- the best cyclist of all time.
2009 Jun 17 02:34 (#4159.12578):what a stupid idea for a bike. give me gears and brakes or go home!
2009 Mar 31 06:19 (#4134.12498):BTW - too lazy to look up the stats (though surprised the ID's go up to 263), however, I emailed juliet and she didn't write me back (sad faced emoticon)
2009 Mar 31 03:53 (#4134.12490):oh - I don't care at all if my email addy is published. I mean, how else are "tall good looking young girl,so lovely and caring with good understanding.fair in complexion,care with good sharing,honesty" ladies going to find me otherwise?
BTW - was curious about the User ID numbering - how many of the first 30-50 or so are still active participants?