The blue whirl — a new way to burn fossil fuels?

Scientists at the University of Maryland have discovered a new type of flame that might be able to burn fossil fuels without producing soot.

It’s a very interesting development, and I find it somewhat surprising that we’re still discovering things like this. You’d think we would already know a lot about fire and combustion, but … who knows what’s lurking out there, yet to be discovered.

The reaction from environmentalists will be telling. You would hope they would say, “Great! We can reduce pollution from fossil fuels!” But the more likely reaction will be, “This is awful. It minimizes the incentive to shift away from fossil fuels, and just keeps that awful industry going.”

Reverse the race / sex and then see what you think

This is amazing to me, but it seems many people don’t have the basic awareness to try this very simple check on themselves. Reverse the race / sex of a statement and see if it seems right to you.

For example, I just read this on LinkedIn.

“Big day! Participated in my first in person meeting in MONTHS! Leave it to a bunch of women leaders to pull it off!”

Say “leave it to a bunch of male leaders” and see if that doesn’t set off alarm bells. But why not the other way?

Then there’s this. Georgia Store Suggests $20 Refundable Deposit For White Customers To Shop There

There are elements of the left that are taking things in exactly the wrong direction, as hilariously illustrated in this video.

Thoughts on Harris?

She’s probably not going to support the “defund the police” nonsense, so there’s that.

She’s way too far left for me, of course, but my biggest observation about Harris is that she’s b-o-r-i-n-g. Have you ever heard one of her speeches? She’s an awful speaker. I’m surprised she’s gotten this far.

What do you think about this choice?

A story of two Davids

One David was a polygamist who committed murder and adultery. The other is accused of forced kissing, rude remarks and other sexual misconduct. Which one’s music should be excluded from church?

Three women who accuse David Haas of sexual misconduct speak with NCR

I don’t like David Haas’ music. It reminds me of something written by a drugged up, scared and depressed bunny rabbit.

But the story raises an interesting question. If woke rules apply, shouldn’t many of the Psalms be stricken from the hymn book?