One of the more interesting looking mushrooms.

Where is the Bank of California?That’s how North Dakota escaped the 2008 collapse.

Accidentally speeding is not a thing. you were speeding or you weren’t. Accidentally means unintended. Your wife intended to go as fast as she was going. She still could have …

The point being: “Fish” is not a scientific term. It existed before modern science did. Why does modern science get to claim it?

fisherynounfish·​ery ˈfi-shə-rē plural fisheries1: the occupation, industry, or season of taking fish or other sea animals (such as sponges, shrimp, or seals) : fishing2: a place for catching fish or …

Admittedly, Hank, I skimmed through that article. Science is ever changing as new information is discovered, digested, and put forth to the world.I’m reminded of this recent discussion about crab: …

Then they will get drugs from a different source.All I’m saying is prosecute drug users the same as drug traffickers.

Oh, yeah, and Boffin, I hope you never have your heart (if you have one) palpitating at a resting pulse of 143 and you look like the Pillsbury dough boy …

I admitted that we were accidentally speeding. Yes. I said we missed the sign. We were used to Humboldt County, where 101 (except in safety corridor) is usually 65mph. “We …

Yes, but only in the winter. They don’t breed here on the coast - they breed in prairie-like habitat, hence the name.

Hardly any social media sites even show down votes lately.

From the map, it appears they favor the Arcata Marsh/Bottoms area. Tho that could have more to do with the high density of the birder population. :-)

Tho I know it’s not true, your comment sounds like you’re new to LoCO.We have a number of infamous “commenters” who routinely and randomly downvote legitimate comments without ever adding …

Similarly OT, one of my law professors gave birth on January 2d, about a week after the due date.Upon resumption of classes after winter break, she commented: “We know he’ll …

He’ll be fired if guilty

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So you were speeding. And got a ticket.K

Yeah, I’m surprised when comedians and Democrats don’t emphasize the disparity between America and Russia concerning their border security. With about 9% of Earth’s surface and 11 time zones, they …

It’s very sad. Unless we get a rapid turn-around politically, the semiquincentennial this year could be our last hurrah, marking the slow, creaky decline of a once great idea and …

There hasn’t been a protozoa kingdom for many years.MaryAnn is correct - slime molds are in the protista kingdom.

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No, I meant that a few keystrokes can change “oz” to “lbs”. 10 ozs. Then becomes 10 lbs. which fits the need for the suspect to be Mr. Big Time. …

Well we all are in the fish family tree.

I mean, Mary Ann might not be wrong, though. I’d be loath to bet against her in these matters.

Sigh. Since this is an exclusive club over here — no dolts allowed — I will assign this essay for discussion: https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/are-whales-fish/

Sarcasm font, right? RIGHT!?

If found guilty, yes. Charges are charges. Every human being, citizen or not, that falls under the purview of the United States Constitution, its officers and courts, deserves due process. …

Wait… “The department will address this incident through the appropriate administrative and disciplinary processes as the matter moves forward.” You mean like you treat the rest of us citizens? Or …

That is what that means, “accused”. Now, if justice is served, he’ll get his day in court.

It’s been a few years, but my wife was driving me to the Fort Miley VA med. center in SF for possible treatment/admission for a serious heart condition(s). It was …