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Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:31 am
by peterosehaircut
Animal wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:48 pm
rule34 wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:34 pm Feedlots would not be as tolerated in more populated areas like Florida like they are in sparsely populated areas like here in Kansas.
on certain days, depending on wind and humidity and such, you can actually taste the air. :front:
I spent a couple of weeks working in Garden city Ks a few years back, they actually have a feedlot in town.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:39 am
by stonedmegman
peterosehaircut wrote: Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:31 am
Animal wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:48 pm
rule34 wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:34 pm Feedlots would not be as tolerated in more populated areas like Florida like they are in sparsely populated areas like here in Kansas.
on certain days, depending on wind and humidity and such, you can actually taste the air. :front:
I spent a couple of weeks working in Garden city Ks a few years back, they actually have a feedlot in town.
Reminds me of the days when Chatam Ontario use to have the largest pork yards in all of Ontario. They had roughly 250,000 head at any given time. When the wind blew right you could smell Chatam 20 miles out.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:53 pm
by Biker
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Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:51 pm
by FSchmertz
I've always wondered how much worse it actually is today, or if we're mostly just bombarded with the bad news more today.

If a place gets more urban/more people, then more incidents may occur, and maybe there's more poverty etc. But is part of the perception of increased risk a result of poor ability to access actual risk?

P.S. The classic example is the most risky thing people do is drive an automobile, though most people accept this risk. Almost anything you do other than this pales by comparison, but is perceived as an unacceptable risk.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:55 pm
by Animal
FSchmertz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:51 pm I've always wondered how much worse it actually is today, or if we're mostly just bombarded with the bad news more today.

If a place gets more urban/more people, then more incidents may occur, and maybe there's more poverty etc. But is part of the perception of increased risk a result of poor ability to access actual risk?

P.S. The classic example is the most risky thing people do is drive an automobile, though most people accept this risk. Almost anything you do other than this pales by comparison, but is perceived as an unacceptable risk.
its a function of population density. if you still get out in the rural areas, the kids have just as much leeway as they used to. the more populated the less likely people are to know each other and look out for each other's kids.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:10 pm
by rule34
Animal wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:55 pm
FSchmertz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:51 pm I've always wondered how much worse it actually is today, or if we're mostly just bombarded with the bad news more today.

If a place gets more urban/more people, then more incidents may occur, and maybe there's more poverty etc. But is part of the perception of increased risk a result of poor ability to access actual risk?

P.S. The classic example is the most risky thing people do is drive an automobile, though most people accept this risk. Almost anything you do other than this pales by comparison, but is perceived as an unacceptable risk.
its a function of population density. if you still get out in the rural areas, the kids have just as much leeway as they used to. the more populated the less likely people are to know each other and look out for each other's kids.
When I was a kid growing up on the farm before I was old enough to help dad.
I would go outside of a morning and mom would tell me to come back in around noon if I wanted to eat.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:34 pm
by FSchmertz
rule34 wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:10 pm
Animal wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:55 pm
FSchmertz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:51 pm I've always wondered how much worse it actually is today, or if we're mostly just bombarded with the bad news more today.

If a place gets more urban/more people, then more incidents may occur, and maybe there's more poverty etc. But is part of the perception of increased risk a result of poor ability to access actual risk?

P.S. The classic example is the most risky thing people do is drive an automobile, though most people accept this risk. Almost anything you do other than this pales by comparison, but is perceived as an unacceptable risk.
its a function of population density. if you still get out in the rural areas, the kids have just as much leeway as they used to. the more populated the less likely people are to know each other and look out for each other's kids.
When I was a kid growing up on the farm before I was old enough to help dad.
I would go outside of a morning and mom would tell me to come back in around noon if I wanted to eat.
Yeah, where I grew up was considered suburbs, and everyone knew everyone.

You were watched by about a dozen moms. :)

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:40 pm
by Antknot
FSchmertz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:34 pm
rule34 wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:10 pm
Animal wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:55 pm
FSchmertz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:51 pm I've always wondered how much worse it actually is today, or if we're mostly just bombarded with the bad news more today.

If a place gets more urban/more people, then more incidents may occur, and maybe there's more poverty etc. But is part of the perception of increased risk a result of poor ability to access actual risk?

P.S. The classic example is the most risky thing people do is drive an automobile, though most people accept this risk. Almost anything you do other than this pales by comparison, but is perceived as an unacceptable risk.
its a function of population density. if you still get out in the rural areas, the kids have just as much leeway as they used to. the more populated the less likely people are to know each other and look out for each other's kids.
When I was a kid growing up on the farm before I was old enough to help dad.
I would go outside of a morning and mom would tell me to come back in around noon if I wanted to eat.
Yeah, where I grew up was considered suburbs, and everyone knew everyone.

You were watched by about a dozen moms. :)
No shit!

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:34 pm
by Homebrew
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Washington State has both the most Bigfoot sightings and the most UFO sightings (per capita) 14 states are above the US average in Bigfoot/UFO sightings (green), 7 states above avg in Bigfoot but below in UFO (red), 13 below Bigfoot above UFO (purple), & 16 below in both (blue).

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:38 pm
by Animal
Homebrew wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:34 pm Image

Washington State has both the most Bigfoot sightings and the most UFO sightings (per capita) 14 states are above the US average in Bigfoot/UFO sightings (green), 7 states above avg in Bigfoot but below in UFO (red), 13 below Bigfoot above UFO (purple), & 16 below in both (blue).
there is actually one hell of a lot that can be learned from the results of this map.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:59 pm
by Biker
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Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:58 pm
by CentralTexasCrude
Biker wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:59 pm Image
That Madrid earthquake in Missouri/Arkansas is pretty famous. Check out South Carolina- Hit Charleston back in the late 1700's I think. I'm really wondering about that one in New Hampshire.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:56 pm
by Biker
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Re: Map Porn

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:04 pm
by CentralTexasCrude
49 states producing world class corporations. Then there's Florida- Titty restaurant. :lol: :lol:

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:39 pm
by FSchmertz
Had no idea Campbell's was based in NJ

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:48 pm
by FSchmertz
Looked up Mr. Pibb, which apparently was Coca-Cola's attempt to compete against Dr Pepper, and first marketed in "Pepper Territory."

I liked it better than Dr Pepper, but they've since changed it into something called Mr. Pibb Extra, which IMO isn't as good as the original or Dr Pepper, for that matter.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:45 pm
by CentralTexasCrude
FSchmertz wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:39 pm Had no idea Campbell's was based in NJ
The state is so small, I'm trying to figure out what that corp symbol for Hawaii is. All I can think of is Aloha Airlines.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am
by Animal
Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 am
by CentralTexasCrude
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.
What's the story there?

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:13 am
by Animal
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.
What's the story there?
they are moving their headquarters to DFW. Irving to be exact.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:41 am
by CentralTexasCrude
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:13 am
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.
What's the story there?
they are moving their headquarters to DFW. Irving to be exact.
Following a crowded field. Don't even know why that map has DP. Can you imagine the Texas Fortune 500 companies ahead of it.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:52 am
by FSchmertz
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:41 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:13 am
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.
What's the story there?
they are moving their headquarters to DFW. Irving to be exact.
Following a crowded field. Don't even know why that map has DP. Can you imagine the Texas Fortune 500 companies ahead of it.
Checked, and they're apparently "moving" their headquarters to a facility that's been there since the 60's. Presumably changing their state of incorporation? (though most companies seem to incorporate in Delaware)

P.S. Checked, yep, incorporated in Delaware

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:06 pm
by Charliesheen
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Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:00 pm
by Animal
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:41 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:13 am
CentralTexasCrude wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:07 am
Animal wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 am Illinois won't be Holt Cat for long.
What's the story there?
they are moving their headquarters to DFW. Irving to be exact.
Following a crowded field. Don't even know why that map has DP. Can you imagine the Texas Fortune 500 companies ahead of it.
Texas is famous for having the original Dr Pepper plant. The one in Dublin, Tx still makes Dr Pepper with sugar cane sugar, which is supposed to be a big deal to go there and get.

Re: Map Porn

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:03 pm
by Biker
Charliesheen wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:06 pm Image
Wait, I thought Biden restored our position in world affairs? This can't be right