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So

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Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
'edge' of physics understanding? Last time I checked, Maxwell's laws have been well understood for 150years and Atomic theory for ~100.

This 'edge' of phyiscs is nothing more than snakeoil salesman and fearmongers listening to crackpots.

Galileo was a heretic.
Einstein was believed to be a dumbass.

What is is with people in the world assuming that 'modern' technologies and theories are automatically perfect and will never be revised?

Obviously you just decided to assume. The 'edge' of physics understanding that was I was referring to is work and theories BASED on Einstein's work. Great job jumping to conclusions! Would you like a mat?

Wait, so, because some theories have been improved upon in the past, we should, without evidecnce, accept every crackpot theory out there.

Good job with that logic!
 

Drakkon

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its only harmful if you wear your tin foil hat near the microwave....cause its only then that they will be able to read your thaughts ;)
 

So

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Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Depends on what you believe in.

I avoid microwaves as much as possible now after what I've learned and have come to believe.
You trying to say you are a Scientologist or what?

I am not a Scientologist.
Are you sure? With all that "With what I believe that I now believe that I know I believe and believe it when I believe it since I know that I believe what I now believe that I know I believe" nonsense you were starting to sound like that fruitcake Tom Cruise.
I will never be a Scientologist. I have been told I look somewhat like Tom Cruise at times, but I'm not fruity. ;)

My feelings on microwave ovens have nothing to do with my faith or religion. In fact, it has more to do with the current 'edge' of physics understanding and the nature of the universe.
The edge of physics? Alrighty then.

Someone strike up the Twilight Zone music.

With a key, you unlock a door to imagination
Beyond it is another dimension
A dimension of sight
A dimension of sound
A dimension of mind

You're moving through a land of both shadow and substance
Of things and ideas
Guiding you through this wondrous journey
Is the hypnotic sound of the twilight tone
 

Medicine Bear

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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: iroast
i like warming up my food the old fashion way...w/fire.
Bah. When I want a steak I just stick it between my GF's legs until it is good and hot. Also has the added advantage of being marinated while it is there.

WTF?

MedicianBear seems to have become a wannabe QuitBanningMe.
I guess my sense of humor is a bit much for some.

No, no, don't get me wrong, I'm not offended I just think it's...well...derivative.
Cut me some slack man. It is late in the day and I'm jonesing to go home and play some more NCAA Football 2006

 

EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: akubi
:roll: guys, microwaves can alter the structure of molecules. some harmless, some very harmful.
if you don't believe me feed your baby microwaved milk and see how he turns up in 10 years.

Tell that to all the 10 year olds.

... Well, they are kind of fscked up, but that's just because good parenting went out of fashion 17 years ago.
 

DAGTA

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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
'edge' of physics understanding? Last time I checked, Maxwell's laws have been well understood for 150years and Atomic theory for ~100.

This 'edge' of phyiscs is nothing more than snakeoil salesman and fearmongers listening to crackpots.

Galileo was a heretic.
Einstein was believed to be a dumbass.

What is is with people in the world assuming that 'modern' technologies and theories are automatically perfect and will never be revised?

Obviously you just decided to assume. The 'edge' of physics understanding that was I was referring to is work and theories BASED on Einstein's work. Great job jumping to conclusions! Would you like a mat?

Wait, so, because some theories have been improved upon in the past, we should, without evidecnce, accept every crackpot theory out there.

Good job with that logic!

Yes, and you so readily asked for sources or recommendations from be before jumping to your conclusions.

Ever wonder why people don't help other people so much anymore? It's because of crap like this. So, I'll just stop posting in this thread. If/when those 'crackpot' theories become 'accepted science' in 20 to 40 years, then maybe you'll decide not to always be so closed-minded.
 

Armitage

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp

This actually happened to my sister-in-law with a cup of water. Sprayed boiling water into my niece's face (about 3 at the time) and sent her to the emergency room.
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: iroast
i like warming up my food the old fashion way...w/fire.
Bah. When I want a steak I just stick it between my GF's legs until it is good and hot. Also has the added advantage of being marinated while it is there.

WTF?

MedicianBear seems to have become a wannabe QuitBanningMe.
I guess my sense of humor is a bit much for some.

No, no, don't get me wrong, I'm not offended I just think it's...well...derivative.
Cut me some slack man. It is late in the day and I'm jonesing to go home and play some more NCAA Football 2006

fair 'nuf :beer:
 

Armitage

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Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
'edge' of physics understanding? Last time I checked, Maxwell's laws have been well understood for 150years and Atomic theory for ~100.

This 'edge' of phyiscs is nothing more than snakeoil salesman and fearmongers listening to crackpots.

Galileo was a heretic.
Einstein was believed to be a dumbass.

What is is with people in the world assuming that 'modern' technologies and theories are automatically perfect and will never be revised?

Obviously you just decided to assume. The 'edge' of physics understanding that was I was referring to is work and theories BASED on Einstein's work. Great job jumping to conclusions! Would you like a mat?

Wait, so, because some theories have been improved upon in the past, we should, without evidecnce, accept every crackpot theory out there.

Good job with that logic!

Yes, and you so readily asked for sources or recommendations from be before jumping to your conclusions.

Ever wonder why people don't help other people so much anymore? It's because of crap like this. So, I'll just stop posting in this thread. If/when those 'crackpot' theories become 'accepted science' in 20 to 40 years, then maybe you'll decide not to always be so closed-minded.

Ok, so how about some of those references??
I asked earlier in the thread, though not of you specifically.
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Originally posted by: So
'edge' of physics understanding? Last time I checked, Maxwell's laws have been well understood for 150years and Atomic theory for ~100.

This 'edge' of phyiscs is nothing more than snakeoil salesman and fearmongers listening to crackpots.

Galileo was a heretic.
Einstein was believed to be a dumbass.

What is is with people in the world assuming that 'modern' technologies and theories are automatically perfect and will never be revised?

Obviously you just decided to assume. The 'edge' of physics understanding that was I was referring to is work and theories BASED on Einstein's work. Great job jumping to conclusions! Would you like a mat?

Wait, so, because some theories have been improved upon in the past, we should, without evidecnce, accept every crackpot theory out there.

Good job with that logic!

Yes, and you so readily asked for sources or recommendations from be before jumping to your conclusions.

Ever wonder why people don't help other people so much anymore? It's because of crap like this. So, I'll just stop posting in this thread. If/when those 'crackpot' theories become 'accepted science' in 20 to 40 years, then maybe you'll decide not to always be so closed-minded.

okay, provide me with a links to well respected scientifi journals.

And yeah, in 20 to 40 years, when real new theories have progressed (i.e. a Unified Field Theory) I'll be happy to come back and gloat, as the crackpots still dupe people.
 

Kerouactivist

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Originally posted by: DAGTA
Depends on what you believe in.

I avoid microwaves as much as possible now after what I've learned and have come to believe.

Thats the funniest thing I've read all week
 

akubi

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:
 

OutHouse

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my wifes dad used to get pissed when he saw us warm up our kids bottle in the microwave. he said it destroyed the vitimins and minerals in the formula.

I dont belive it.
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.
 

eelw

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I usually avoid microwaving food only because it tastes worse than preparing it on the stove or oven.
 

Kerouactivist

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I would imagine sitting in front of a computer is about as harmful as eating microwaved food......if your following that kind of logic....also...do you own a cellphone...
 

Medicine Bear

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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.
I had a pet peeve once. Got out of the yard one day and was run over and killed. :brokenheart:

 

So

Lifer
Jul 2, 2001
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Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.
I had a pet peeve once. Got out of the yard one day and was run over and killed. :brokenheart:

:(

Well, at least you got a free meal.
 

Mo0o

Lifer
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.

Heating the food wouldn't change specific amino acids, that requires biochemistry and molecular biology. But it could denature certain proteins right? But i dont think that would cause a greater effect than just heating up in in warm water over a stove as long as you keep a close eye on the temperature
 

Medicine Bear

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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.
I had a pet peeve once. Got out of the yard one day and was run over and killed. :brokenheart:

:(

Well, at least you got a free meal.
Nah, they don't cook up very well in the microwave. You know, it changes them on a sub atomic level and makes them taste like Bob Denver's ass.

 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Mo0o
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: akubi
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Armitage
Originally posted by: Omegachi
hmm... i too came across a bunch of articles about bad effects in microwaved milk for babies... but i am not sure if the source is credible though.

It's often reccomended not to microwave baby bottles, but the only reason I've seen for it is to avoid scalding and/or exploding baby bottles.

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

well.... it's supposed to deactivate some types of proteins in the milk by changing certain amino acids but i guess i will have to dig up where i heard that lol :laugh:
so it won't kill you but it won't give you the full nutrients.

oh and So, I <3 you too :laugh:

:heart:

Sorry, pseudsience is my pet peeve.

Heating the food wouldn't change specific amino acids, that requires biochemistry and molecular biology. But it could denature certain proteins right? But i dont think that would cause a greater effect than just heating up in in warm water over a stove as long as you keep a close eye on the temperature

I'd say that's reasonable.