Larry Lile

YouTube video by Building Integrity Straw bale panel burn test

Do strawbale panels burn? Find out here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCKw...

Four individuals gathered around a strawbale panel - which is a structural building block about 39 inches wide, eight feet tall, stuffed with compressed straw.

Building Integrity is hiring an Apprentice Carpenter

www.buildinteg.com/hiring

Post office failure?

Is anyone else experiencing failure of US mail services?I've had four instances of first class mail being sent but never arriving (bills that the creditor let me know about) and friends report sending someone cards that were never received. Is USPS being dismantled as we watch?

Red Light Scofflaws

Typically nowadays 5 or 6 drivers go after the light turns yellow. The last two are entering on red but still go. The law says "stop for yellow if it is safe" not "Floor it for yellow until it's been red 3 secs". When I do stop @ yellow, people behind me get all huffy. Too bad.

Pleistocene and Recent faunas from the Brynjulfson Caves, Missouri, by Paul W. Parmalee [and] Ronald D. Oesch Pleistocene and Recent faunas from the Brynjulfson Caves, Missouri, by Paul W. Parmalee [and] Ronald D. Oesch

Some references:
babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=ui...

Diggings in the two Brynjulfson caves resulted in finding some evidence of human habitation, Dire wolf, Coyote, Timber Wolf, Bobcat, Ground Sloth, Giant Armadillo, Tapir, Peccary, Moose, Bison, Woodland Muskox, Passenger Pigeon and Pronghorn antelope.

Dire Wolves were fierce predators, preying on megafauna, and went extinct as these huge beasts passed away after the last ice age. They could bring down a bison, they were bigger than a modern wolf, Go walk in Three Creeks, and imagine these majestic animals right here in Bocomo!

"The youngest uncalibrated geological ages assigned to dire wolf remains are dated at 9,440 YBP at Brynjulfson Cave, Boone County, Missouri" according to Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dire_wolf]

DIre Wolves in Boone County

Dire wolves have been in the news lately, as someone is trying to de-extinct them (Ok, comment on that if you must)
Dire wolves have a connection to Boone County - the youngest known Dire Wolf fossil was found right here! More in comments:

A Senator known as ol' Mitch

Viewed the courts as his personal bitch

With unmasked contempt

He explained "We're exempt!"

"Your laws don't apply to the rich."

AG Merrick Garland intends to release special counsel report on Trump's Jan. 6 case, DOJ says The portion of the report about the classified documents case is being withheld pending litigation in Florida federal courts.

Merrick Garland grows a spine:

AG Merrick Garland intends to release special counsel report on Trump's Jan. 6 case, DOJ says www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

There once was a farmer from Georgia
Who gained pow'r and used it to forge a
Great world charity
With humility
How's that for a life well lived for ya

Best ex-prez ever

YouTube video by TED Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming | Nick Hanauer

This was published ten years ago. Everything he says has borne out. A rising tide floats all boats.

youtu.be/q2gO4DKVpa8?...

I almost bought a MAGA hat at a thrift shop, which needs to say "Make America Militant AntiFascist Again" after some mods.

Image of a shiny toaster, with two passports popping up. Text "Pop-up Passport Photo Booth, Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia, December 15, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Pop-up Passport Photo Booth, Unitarian Church, December 15 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Greeting Room. We'll help you figure out how to apply or renew, and get you a free digital photo that meets the requirements.

Clipart of a girl who is confused, then is thinking, then has an idea to share. Text: "Finding Steady Ground: I will share with others what's helping me."

Image of a slihouetted policeman beating a protester with a nightstick. Text: Find Steady Ground: I will share inspiration about how others have resisted oppression."

Graphic of a woman crying, with a computer and Social Media logos. Text" "Find Steady Ground: I will take frequent conscious breaks form Social Media."

Image of a wide-eyed puppy: Text " I will reflect on those who are impacted by oppressive policies, and extend love to all who may be suffering."

Graphic with a cartoon TV set: Text "Find Steady Ground: I will make a conscious decision when, and where I will get news - and what I'll do afterwards."

Pink and purple image with a flower and text :"First rule of Resistance: Do Not Obey In Advance."

I thought this was just another fake Onion headline, and was just about to scroll on. You just can't make this stuff up anymore.

Image Description: Text "What am I going to do with what I have where I am in order to minimize the harm of this injustice that was done." over a background of jewel toned abstract paint - purple, pink, light blue. Art by Qhyrrae.

YouTube video by Lawrence Lile Contra Dance in Ashland

youtu.be/wLm8nsxlKtc

Apparently, yes