Radishrain
Things pertaining to life: plants and animals, gardening, cooking, food, botany, zoology, farming, ranching, wildlife, genetics, plant breeding, software, media, etc.
See this article, which lets us know that viruses and bacertia could have a common ancestor: https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/what-came-first-cells-or-viruses
Also note that viruses make decisions (which at some level might imply motion, regardless of whether they can translocate their entire bodies unaided).
Viruses have taxonomy, and relationships to other viruses.
Viruses are comprised of multiple atoms, in a structured way. They contain fat, protein, and DNA.
Viruses can be destroyed (for example, by heat or other means). Depending on who you ask, they may or may not term that as death. And if it can die, it's perhaps alive, in some sense.
While viruses need cells from other organisms to reproduce, I don't see how that, in and of itself, differentiates them from parasitic animals.
With these things in mind, and others we already should know, I don't see why they should be excluded from being considered alive.
I think the problem here is that life is an abstract word and it is based on context. I mean, in what contexts are viruses alive, or not alive? In what contexts are animals alive? In what context can computers be alive? They're all alive in some contexts. If you separate context and life, it doesn't make a lot of sense to attempt to use logic to determine what is alive and what isn't.
So, rather than trying to make life describe its own context (which doesn't make sense), I think we have to describe in what way things are alive. I mean, pick your criteria and give it a context name.
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Also note that viruses make decisions (which at some level might imply motion, regardless of whether they can translocate their entire bodies unaided).
Viruses have taxonomy, and relationships to other viruses.
Viruses are comprised of multiple atoms, in a structured way. They contain fat, protein, and DNA.
Viruses can be destroyed (for example, by heat or other means). Depending on who you ask, they may or may not term that as death. And if it can die, it's perhaps alive, in some sense.
While viruses need cells from other organisms to reproduce, I don't see how that, in and of itself, differentiates them from parasitic animals.
With these things in mind, and others we already should know, I don't see why they should be excluded from being considered alive.
I think the problem here is that life is an abstract word and it is based on context. I mean, in what contexts are viruses alive, or not alive? In what contexts are animals alive? In what context can computers be alive? They're all alive in some contexts. If you separate context and life, it doesn't make a lot of sense to attempt to use logic to determine what is alive and what isn't.
So, rather than trying to make life describe its own context (which doesn't make sense), I think we have to describe in what way things are alive. I mean, pick your criteria and give it a context name.
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The cooking and recipes forums were unnecessary and redundant considering that the tags feature has been added. Use the cooking and recipe tags instead.
An Element forum has been added for discussion of things that are not alive, nor necessarily from plants or animals, such as salt.
An Element forum has been added for discussion of things that are not alive, nor necessarily from plants or animals, such as salt.
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To upload multiple images at once, you can use the IBB button, which links to an unaffiliated third-party image host that is convenient for this purpose (https://imgbb.com). Once you upload your images there, paste the HTML into your post. Sorry, it's not integrated so as to paste it automatically.
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The spirit of the law is more important than the letter of the law, which is in part why some forbidden posts might be allowed, and in part why some posts that seem to follow the rules are not allowed.
Also see this related section:
http://radishrain.321.s1.nabble.com/On-site-images-and-videos-td1685.html
Avoid venting (as much as you can). Avoid airing grievances.
Avoid making disgruntled speculation as to whether a thread will be deleted, locked, moved, edited, etc. Avoid disgruntled speculation as to whether a post will get you banned. These things can be seen as a snub to the rules, the moderators, and/or administrators, especially if there's nothing wrong with the posts. It can be seen as demeaning the rules, moderators, and/or administrators, and as trying to incite people against them.
Don't troll (that is, don't say things with the intent to rile people up, and don't get riled up with the intent to shut someone down, nor with the intent to inspire argument).
Avoid sexual and political jokes. This even includes jokes involving sexual organs and such. Avoid referencing private body parts. Linking to science articles about private body parts, and summarizing them, is generally okay.
Avoid using religious language when you're not obviously being religious. Avoid acronyms that could be interpreted to include such religious language. Note: Saying "thank God" is not obviously being religious, as it's a very common expression. It will perhaps be replaced with 'thankfully' or 'I'm thankful that'. Be more explicit if you really intend to thank God, and don't do it if you don't intend it.
Avoid acronyms that include, or might seem to include, foul language.
Avoid using words relating to excrement, sex, private body parts, bodily fluids, and animals when you really aren't talking about those things. Avoid using words that describe someone with a disability out of context (e.g. lame, dumb, etc.)
Avoid attempting to force someone to reveal information. This is one way of being manipulative. For example, assuming something surprising or negative about someone so that they'll reveal their true thoughts or else be caught in your assumption. Where this is un-enforce-able, use the honor system. If it looks like you might be doing it, however, your post may be edited, deleted, or such.
If an administrator or moderator thinks your words aren't a good fit for the forum, don't argue about your integrity and the virtue of your words—those things are not the point. Don't take it personally. Your intentions, character, and interpretation of words do not justify language that the moderator/administrator has forbidden, and it's not the end of the world. Moderation is normally intended to be done in a dispassionate, objective manner. Your being upset will only make things more difficult for yourself and others. It won't help your case.
How often people use words 'in the real world' does not matter one bit to the administrator.
The spirit of the law is more important than the letter of the law, which is in part why some forbidden posts might be allowed, and in part why some posts that seem to follow the rules are not allowed.
Also see this related section:
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Eel meat is getting progressively more popular in the USA. So, I thought I'd let you all know something.
Freshwater eels, must lay their eggs in the ocean, in the wild (and they must also hatch and develop there). Even farmed eels come from young, wild-caught eels. They do not breed these eels in farms in captivity.
Eels are getting scarce. So, even if you're eating farmed eels, there's a strong possibility that you're contributing to their decline (currently).
The best way to eat eel sustainably seems to be to buy from farms that release 60+% of their eels back into the wild.
Migration barriers (from at least hydroelectric power) seem to be a huge aspect of their decline, however.
This article talks about the issue: https://triedandsupplied.com/saucydressings/sustainable-eel/
The article says this, "If you are looking to source eel sustainably, look out for the SEG and ESF logos."
Also see this similar article about farming octopi.
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Freshwater eels, must lay their eggs in the ocean, in the wild (and they must also hatch and develop there). Even farmed eels come from young, wild-caught eels. They do not breed these eels in farms in captivity.
Eels are getting scarce. So, even if you're eating farmed eels, there's a strong possibility that you're contributing to their decline (currently).
The best way to eat eel sustainably seems to be to buy from farms that release 60+% of their eels back into the wild.
Migration barriers (from at least hydroelectric power) seem to be a huge aspect of their decline, however.
This article talks about the issue: https://triedandsupplied.com/saucydressings/sustainable-eel/
The article says this, "If you are looking to source eel sustainably, look out for the SEG and ESF logos."
Also see this similar article about farming octopi.
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Question: Do you have to refrigerate peppers?
Answer:
Nope. You sure don't. I don't know why they refrigerate them in stores, unless it's to keep the green ones from turning red or something.
In my opinion, you're better off keeping them unrefrigerated, even if you bought them from the store. Here are some reasons:
1. Refrigerated peppers are prone to developing anthracnose lesions, while unrefrigerated peppers, in my experience, are not prone to it. Anthracnose is where the peppers get flat, round, soft portions on them, which eventually start to rot.
2. If you don't refrigerate them, odds are you'll see your peppers more often, and actually eat them more often because of this.
3. They continue to ripen faster unrefrigerated. This can improve the taste, and change the color. Many store-bought peppers are not fully ripe.
4. They look nice in a fruit bowl (ideally, with just peppers in it, since bananas or apples might affect how long they keep).
5. There's a high demand for refrigerator space, and peppers don't need it.
6. You won't have to bend down, open a drawer, and shift through a bunch of vegetables to find them.
7. Unrefrigerated peppers have a richer taste, in my opinion.
On the other hand, refrigeration can maybe extend the shelf-life a bit, sometimes. The difference isn't great enough for me to suggest it, though. You might save yourself a day.
Refrigerated peppers might be juicier, and retain thicker walls.
However, if you started refrigerating your peppers, you're probably better off if you keep refrigerating those particular peppers. Pick one method for each pepper. Don't keep changing their environment, or they might spoil faster. Refrigeration in the store doesn't count. Once is fine.
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Nope. You sure don't. I don't know why they refrigerate them in stores, unless it's to keep the green ones from turning red or something.
In my opinion, you're better off keeping them unrefrigerated, even if you bought them from the store. Here are some reasons:
1. Refrigerated peppers are prone to developing anthracnose lesions, while unrefrigerated peppers, in my experience, are not prone to it. Anthracnose is where the peppers get flat, round, soft portions on them, which eventually start to rot.
2. If you don't refrigerate them, odds are you'll see your peppers more often, and actually eat them more often because of this.
3. They continue to ripen faster unrefrigerated. This can improve the taste, and change the color. Many store-bought peppers are not fully ripe.
4. They look nice in a fruit bowl (ideally, with just peppers in it, since bananas or apples might affect how long they keep).
5. There's a high demand for refrigerator space, and peppers don't need it.
6. You won't have to bend down, open a drawer, and shift through a bunch of vegetables to find them.
7. Unrefrigerated peppers have a richer taste, in my opinion.
On the other hand, refrigeration can maybe extend the shelf-life a bit, sometimes. The difference isn't great enough for me to suggest it, though. You might save yourself a day.
Refrigerated peppers might be juicier, and retain thicker walls.
However, if you started refrigerating your peppers, you're probably better off if you keep refrigerating those particular peppers. Pick one method for each pepper. Don't keep changing their environment, or they might spoil faster. Refrigeration in the store doesn't count. Once is fine.
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Question: What is Yellow Pear?
Answer:
Yellow Pear is a specific breed of heirloom tomato from the eighteen hundreds or so. It is not merely a shape and color of tomato. There are many yellow, pear-shaped tomatoes, but only one is Yellow Pear (capitalized, since it's a proper noun).
However, the term is sometimes used to describe any yellow, pear-shaped tomato, but I recommend you avoid this! It's confusing, and ambiguous. Always capitalize it when you mean the breed.
Similarly, Red Pear is also a breed name. Same for Green Pear, and Chocolate Pear.
Here are some breed names of some other yellow, pear-shaped tomatoes:
* Yellow Trifele
* Beam's Yellow Pear
* Medovaya Kaplya
There are plenty of others. They are not the same as each other.
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Answer:
Yellow Pear is a specific breed of heirloom tomato from the eighteen hundreds or so. It is not merely a shape and color of tomato. There are many yellow, pear-shaped tomatoes, but only one is Yellow Pear (capitalized, since it's a proper noun).
However, the term is sometimes used to describe any yellow, pear-shaped tomato, but I recommend you avoid this! It's confusing, and ambiguous. Always capitalize it when you mean the breed.
Similarly, Red Pear is also a breed name. Same for Green Pear, and Chocolate Pear.
Here are some breed names of some other yellow, pear-shaped tomatoes:
* Yellow Trifele
* Beam's Yellow Pear
* Medovaya Kaplya
There are plenty of others. They are not the same as each other.
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There are a few different definitions:
1. A shape of tomato, which is typical of large tomatoes. Not quite round. It need not belong to a large tomato (i.e. Menehune is a small beefsteak-shaped tomato).
2. There is an actual breed of tomato called Beefsteak, which is said to be synonymous with Fejee Improved, Crimson Cushion, and/or Ponderosa Red.
3. A large, beefsteak-shaped tomato (e.g. Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, etc.)
4. A certain type of firm, slicing tomato.
Surprisingly, people don't actually call steaks beefsteaks, as far as I know!
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1. A shape of tomato, which is typical of large tomatoes. Not quite round. It need not belong to a large tomato (i.e. Menehune is a small beefsteak-shaped tomato).
2. There is an actual breed of tomato called Beefsteak, which is said to be synonymous with Fejee Improved, Crimson Cushion, and/or Ponderosa Red.
3. A large, beefsteak-shaped tomato (e.g. Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, etc.)
4. A certain type of firm, slicing tomato.
Surprisingly, people don't actually call steaks beefsteaks, as far as I know!
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Q: What is a slicer?
A: A slicer is a tomato that works well for fresh-eating (whether or not you slice it is beside the point). Some people use the term literally, however (but be aware that some common usage has nothing to do with slicing).
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A: A slicer is a tomato that works well for fresh-eating (whether or not you slice it is beside the point). Some people use the term literally, however (but be aware that some common usage has nothing to do with slicing).
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It's like Life cereal, but it tastes like strawberries. That's pretty much what I have to say. No actual berries are in it. It's pretty good cereal. A little sugary.
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