Comments for You Learn Something New Every Day http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com A blog on the technological and spiritual future of the human race. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:04:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 Comment on The mighty Perseid meteor shower is coming! by Really cool and rare solar optical illusions | You Learn Something New Every Day http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/concepts-future/the-mighty-perseid-meteor-shower-is-coming#comment-115 Really cool and rare solar optical illusions | You Learn Something New Every Day Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:49:49 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/concepts-future/the-mighty-perseid-meteor-shower-is-coming#comment-115 [...] the sky rather than just one. This combined with the fact that I had just written a post about the Perseid meteor shower sparked my desire to do a post on really cool stuff in the sky. So here [...] […] the sky rather than just one. This combined with the fact that I had just written a post about the Perseid meteor shower sparked my desire to do a post on really cool stuff in the sky. So here […]

]]> Comment on The wonderful world of Stumbling by Really cool and rare solar optical illusions | You Learn Something New Every Day http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/the-world-wide-web/stumbleupon-the-world-of-stumbling#comment-114 Really cool and rare solar optical illusions | You Learn Something New Every Day Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:49:19 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/the-world-wide-web/stumbleupon-the-world-of-stumbling#comment-114 [...] I stumbled upon a Wikipedia article on sundogs, which are solar phenomena that make it look like there are two or [...] […] I stumbled upon a Wikipedia article on sundogs, which are solar phenomena that make it look like there are two or […]

]]> Comment on Earth won’t be able to support human life at the rate we’re going. What can we do? by Would you live in a house powered by tornadoes? | You Learn Something New Every Day http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/concepts-future/earth-wont-be-able-to-support-human-life-at-the-rate-were-going-what-can-we-do#comment-77 Would you live in a house powered by tornadoes? | You Learn Something New Every Day Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:11:56 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/concepts-future/earth-wont-be-able-to-support-human-life-at-the-rate-were-going-what-can-we-do#comment-77 [...] There is a nice article about this concept on the Ecogeek blog. And if you are into other funky weird ways that renewable energy can be used, there are a few here. [...] […] There is a nice article about this concept on the Ecogeek blog. And if you are into other funky weird ways that renewable energy can be used, there are a few here. […]

]]> Comment on Buddhists in favor of military crackdown in Sri Lanka by Michaell http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/buddhists-in-favor-of-military-crackdown-in-sri-lanka#comment-66 Michaell Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:21:43 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/buddhists-in-favor-of-military-crackdown-in-sri-lanka#comment-66 Interesting response. Thank you for alerting me to this issue. It seems that on the road to becoming a regional [and possibly world] power, you must meddle in the affairs of many different countries. As Thomas Friedman put it, "for globalism to work, America can't be afraid to act like the almighty superpower it is. The hidden hand of the market will never work without a hidden fist." What's really alarming is the amount of tension in the South Asian region generally. Everyone talks about Iraq and Israel (and yes, Israel is a nuclear power), but very few people are looking at India-China-Pakistan, where about 40% of the world's population lives and diplomatic relations ain't lookin' good. And in this part of the world, they're <em>all</em> nuclear powers. I believe this part of the world deserves not to be so forgotten about. I for one would like to have more insight into what motivates such conflict. What do you think is going to be the key to <a href="http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/god-belief/coexist-a-tribute-to-different-faiths-and-beliefs" rel="nofollow">peaceful coexistence</a> here? Government crackdowns, even when they are a response to a real problem, don't get at the meat of it. We have to get down to the most basic assumptions underlying the discord in the world today. Otherwise, even if we don't bomb each other into radioactive isotopes, we still have no hope of working together when <a href="http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/concepts-future/earth-wont-be-able-to-support-human-life-at-the-rate-were-going-what-can-we-do" rel="nofollow">this planet's resources run out</a>. Interesting response. Thank you for alerting me to this issue. It seems that on the road to becoming a regional [and possibly world] power, you must meddle in the affairs of many different countries. As Thomas Friedman put it, “for globalism to work, America can’t be afraid to act like the almighty superpower it is. The hidden hand of the market will never work without a hidden fist.”

What’s really alarming is the amount of tension in the South Asian region generally. Everyone talks about Iraq and Israel (and yes, Israel is a nuclear power), but very few people are looking at India-China-Pakistan, where about 40% of the world’s population lives and diplomatic relations ain’t lookin’ good. And in this part of the world, they’re all nuclear powers.

I believe this part of the world deserves not to be so forgotten about. I for one would like to have more insight into what motivates such conflict. What do you think is going to be the key to peaceful coexistence here?

Government crackdowns, even when they are a response to a real problem, don’t get at the meat of it. We have to get down to the most basic assumptions underlying the discord in the world today. Otherwise, even if we don’t bomb each other into radioactive isotopes, we still have no hope of working together when this planet’s resources run out.

]]> Comment on Buddhists in favor of military crackdown in Sri Lanka by The Pakistani Spectator http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/buddhists-in-favor-of-military-crackdown-in-sri-lanka#comment-52 The Pakistani Spectator Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:14:16 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/buddhists-in-favor-of-military-crackdown-in-sri-lanka#comment-52 I came to know of your blog through Robert Salam's blog and I am so excited as you are discussing a very forgotten topic, which is still alive in that area. You know why the war in Srilanka is still not ending? because of the Indian support to Tamil Tigers. Though, India is an archrival of Pakistan, and one may say that we are blaming India for Srilankan unrest, but honestly that is the ground reality. We know it and suffering from it in our province of Balochistan, where India is targeting Chinese nationals who are working on some construction projects. regards. I came to know of your blog through Robert Salam’s blog and I am so excited as you are discussing a very forgotten topic, which is still alive in that area.

You know why the war in Srilanka is still not ending? because of the Indian support to Tamil Tigers.

Though, India is an archrival of Pakistan, and one may say that we are blaming India for Srilankan unrest, but honestly that is the ground reality. We know it and suffering from it in our province of Balochistan, where India is targeting Chinese nationals who are working on some construction projects.

regards.

]]> Comment on Trying out Pownce by You Learn Something New Every Day | A List of some nice free Web 2.0 stuff http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/networking/trying-out-pownce#comment-51 You Learn Something New Every Day | A List of some nice free Web 2.0 stuff Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:19:17 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/networking/trying-out-pownce#comment-51 [...] Trying out Pownce [...] […] Trying out Pownce […]

]]> Comment on Eating dinner while flying (in the open air!) by Michaell http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/food/eating-dinner-while-flying#comment-49 Michaell Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:27:38 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/food/eating-dinner-while-flying#comment-49 Good point! I guess you want to go beforehand! I didn't see anything on the site that added a cost for a bathroom to go with the flying table (there is a center area that the host stands on that might possibly accommodate one) but that might obstruct views of people sitting across from you as well, so I guess the best option is to make sure you are ready beforehand. Oh yeah, by the way... you might also want to have a bottle of Purell or some other dry antibacterial formula handy. Good point! I guess you want to go beforehand! I didn’t see anything on the site that added a cost for a bathroom to go with the flying table (there is a center area that the host stands on that might possibly accommodate one) but that might obstruct views of people sitting across from you as well, so I guess the best option is to make sure you are ready beforehand.

Oh yeah, by the way… you might also want to have a bottle of Purell or some other dry antibacterial formula handy.

]]> Comment on Eating dinner while flying (in the open air!) by Midwest Product http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/food/eating-dinner-while-flying#comment-48 Midwest Product Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:12:24 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/food/eating-dinner-while-flying#comment-48 And if you have to use the restroom? And if you have to use the restroom?

]]> Comment on The struggle to find a good concept for my blog (Part 2) by Anne http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/history-of-this-blog/the-struggle-to-find-a-good-concept-for-my-blog-part-2#comment-47 Anne Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:53:44 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/history-of-this-blog/the-struggle-to-find-a-good-concept-for-my-blog-part-2#comment-47 I will get the contact that would blow your mind and support your search in world connecting for wholesome caring. See you tomorrow or next day. Anne I will get the contact that would blow your mind and support your search in world connecting for wholesome caring. See you tomorrow or next day. Anne

]]> Comment on Live Earth: where do we go from here? by Anne http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/live-earth-where-do-we-go-from-here#comment-46 Anne Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:47:27 +0000 http://ulearnsomethingneweveryday.com/debate/live-earth-where-do-we-go-from-here#comment-46 Very happy to see this subject paid attention to Here in France, there is an English group of people trying to make a difference by hosting courses on the subject and on mindfulness and caring. Check it out at http://www.thedharmahouse.com I only buy organic and local. Try bartering and second hand if the item is not manufactured fair trade. Just found out about an electric bike and hope to find one that is solar. Regards, Anne Very happy to see this subject paid attention to
Here in France, there is an English group of people trying to make a difference by hosting courses on the subject and on mindfulness and caring. Check it out at http://www.thedharmahouse.com

I only buy organic and local. Try bartering and second hand if the item is not manufactured fair trade. Just found out about an electric bike and hope to find one that is solar.
Regards, Anne

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