EARTH'S POPULATION - ENOUGH ROOM?:

EARTH'S POPULATION - ENOUGH ROOM?: 

I remember as a young actuary, circ 1960, studying demographics for the actuarial examinations.  It was a required examination subject.  I was one of the few people at the time that was facile with computer, which were large mainframe type calculating machines.  In any event, in good fashion I projected the earth's population to max out in 2050 at about 8 billion folks. My model was reasonably sophifisticated considering the state of computer technology.  I factored in fertility rates by region of the world, and expectations of economic growth patterns that might slow down the fertility rates, as well as morbidity and mortality trends. 

The current estimates by the UN show the median estimate to be about 9 billion in 2050 and slightly declining after that.  See the following link to wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_population .

Of course, the advances in technology that are upon us will change the paradigmRay Kurzweil argues very powerfully in the "The Singularity is Near," that people may have the opportunity to "live forever."  And I for one, believe Ray Kurzweil is on the money.  see also:  Predictions Made by Ray Kurzweil.

If population explodes, and life gets crowded here on earth, others have found clever ways to use space efficiently.  Watch the folowing scenario:  CONTINUE:

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Brophy | Tuesday 31 May 2011 - 6:03 pm | | Brophy Blog | No comments

WANT TO PLAY A GEOGRAPHY GAME?

You are the pilot...Good Luck!  Chance to show your knowledge of world locations :)  HYou are the pilots gang.  Lots of fun.  Good luck.  INT:  Study the map BEFORE you begin.  Time moves quickly.  Otherwise, all this takes is a little travel and history knowledge.

The link is to a game where you are the pilot of a plane taking off from the US - each time, the plane leaves, you are told the destination.  Good Luck on your Geography!

Don't get too excited when the plane lands where you selected. It always does. A line is then drawn to where it should have landed and your result is based on the difference in the two locations!  Try to land an airplane in the city they call for.

The closer the more points.   Not sure how well this works with a cell phone.  Thinking it doesn’t, that you need a PC or laptop.  Also think that Joe Brophy will max this out.

I would love to see a game like this focused on the Far East, Africa and the Middle East, and Latin America.  Actually one that focuses on major cities and North American locations that appear almost weekly in the newspapers and magazines would be even more fun.   Good Luck!!!   NOTE WELL;  YOU MUST HOLD DOWN THE CONTROL KEY, THEN  CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW!

http://www.lufthansa-usa.com/useugame2007/html/play.html

Brophy | Saturday 28 May 2011 - 6:11 pm | | Brophy Blog | No comments

HUMOR - WHY SOME MEN PREFER DOGS

[WORK IN PROGRESS]   Why Some Men Have a Dog And No Wife:

CONTINUE:

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THE JOYS OF TEACHING SCHOOL

THE JOYS OF TEACHING SCHOOL

the work of the students under surveillance shows signs of great promise and creativity.

CONTINUE: 

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Brophy | Saturday 28 May 2011 - 3:31 pm | | Brophy Blog | No comments

MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING TWICE?  huh??

Man struck by lightning twice and walks away? Any follow up on this event? Huh??

DON'T BE FOOLEDThe video has been touched up!  A camera takes about 24 fps (CLICK WIKI LINK - frames per second). In the first strike only one frame was altered.  That frame shows a lightning bold that is wider than the person struck.  A real bolt of that thickness would kill a few elephantsBEWARE OF PHOTOSHOP.  Most photos used by the media, particularly military action photos, have been touched up if there is an opportunity to make a political statement. SHAME SHAME ON THE MEDIA.

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THE MOST INCREDIBLE CAT VIDEO

the most incredible cat video

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SHOOTING STARS FINALLY EXPLAINED

Shooting Stars Explained

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HONK KONG from DAWN to DUSK

This is pretty cool. It’s a good example of time lapse photography and it's uses.   Place your cursor at the top of the photo.  You will notice it is 6:10 PM.  Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button On the mouse.  Do not right or left click.
 
Night time appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM, it's dark!  CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO

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groucho, chico, harpo, gummo, zeppo MARK BROTHERS

remember the marx brothers: chico, harpo, and goucho and zeppo and gummo

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Magic's Biggest Secrets

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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE - MIKE AND CATHY COREY

[WORK IN PROGRESS} MIKE & CATHY COREY

Meet Shannon Corey

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and GOD MADE MAN

On the first day, God created the dog and said,

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FOR DOG LOVERS, MEET LOUIE

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Animations - Water

 [Work in progress...]

amazing-pictures.swf

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THE SISTINE CHAPEL - maginificent viewing

 Enjoy the genius of Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel in a user controlled orbital panoramic perspective.

use the mouse and the controls in the lower left corner of the Sistine Chapel zoom in/out and around the Chapel to view closeups.

Note how many scenes depect violence or the potential for violence..

The Sistine Chapel

Brophy | Wednesday 11 May 2011 - 9:08 pm | | Brophy Blog | One comment