Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:16:38 -0400, wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:28:58 -0600, graham > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2018-04-19 7:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>> How about "Sanitation Engineer"?
>
>>> The term "engineer" is restricted by law in Alberta. Only those
>>> registered with the professional association may use it so, for example,
>>> the term "software engineer" is banned.
>>
>> The definition of an engineer is somone who can draw a picture of a
>> toaster but hasn't the ability to produce a toaster... and likely
>> can't use a toaster without burning the bread. Engineers are all
>> about theory, not a whit about reality. Case in point, an
>> Agricultural Engineer couldn't grow beans. All engineers are data
>> collecters, they all proselytize those who actually do... an
>> engineering degree is a licence to steal.
>
> I thought people became engineers when they were too smart for tool
> and die maker.
>

Nah, those toolmakers are so brilliant, folks had to put iron washpots
over their heads to see the sun rise.

Ole Cap'n Penfart was so bright, they hadda use *two* washpots in order
to see the sunrise.

On 4/19/2018 4:16 PM, wrote:

>
> The definition of an engineer is somone who can draw a picture of a
> toaster but hasn't the ability to produce a toaster... and likely
> can't use a toaster without burning the bread. Engineers are all
> about theory, not a whit about reality. Case in point, an
> Agricultural Engineer couldn't grow beans. All engineers are data
> collecters, they all proselytize those who actually do... an
> engineering degree is a licence to steal.
>

OMG, I bet he actually believes that drivel

In article >,
> wrote:

> That must be why I am an atheist, if he turned water into wine, I
> could be interested perhaps

I can turn water into wine. I did it several times when I was younger.
The wine will be somewhat poisonous and taste nothing like it should.
The color will be a bit off, but I can do it. Let's call it a rosé.
Drink enough and you'll be sorry, same as with wine.

leo

On 4/19/2018 8:32 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/19/2018 4:16 PM, wrote:
>
>>
>> The definition of an engineer is somone who can draw a picture of a
>> toaster but hasn't the ability to produce a toaster... and likely
>> can't use a toaster without burning the bread.Â* Engineers are all
>> about theory, not a whit about reality.Â* Case in point, an
>> Agricultural Engineer couldn't grow beans.Â* All engineers are data
>> collecters, they all proselytize those who actually do... an
>> engineering degree is a licence to steal.
>>
>
> OMG, I bet he actually believes that drivel

An interesting use of the word 'proselytize'.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 8:43:39 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
....
>
> I think *domestic engineer* came into being when men started doing some of
> the mundane household chores. ;-)
>
> Cheri

I do housework WELL!

I'd make a great House Husband! in fact I am one!! And just like every Husband I get NO SEX! ;-) So I have to make do, and I am VERY good! Years of practice!

John Kuthe...

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 1:55:13 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:16:30 -0700 (PDT), John Kuthe
> > wrote:
>
> >On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 9:13:55 AM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> >...
> >> I wonder about temperature control in electric vehicles. If it is really
> >> hot you need A/C. I can usually live without that up here, but in the
> >> dead of winter I want some heat in the car, and you need a good
> >> defroster when the windows fog up.
> >
> >My Leaf has adequate heat, A/C and defrosters, all electrically powered. We can do most anything with electricity. WITHOUT pollution!
> >
> >John Kuthe...
>
> Bullshit you grossly UNeducated douchebag...
> generating/transporting electricity POLLUTES!
> And if you think manufacturing solar panels, wire, transformers, and
> lots of other associated equipment doesn't pollute then you are the
> dumbest douchebag on the planet. Electric powered vehicles pollute
> as much as internal combustion powered vehicles, if not more.

Jeremy Rifkin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3dtDdO5Op4

Watch it, learn it, live it!

I AM!! 100% Electric Leaf, I've not bought gasoline in months! You?

John Kuthe...

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 3:16:42 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:28:58 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
> >On 2018-04-19 7:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> >> On 4/19/2018 7:00 AM, Gary wrote:
> >>> dsi1 wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 8:41:04 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My rule of thumb is "If it has 'science' in the name, it isn't".
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cindy Hamilton
> >>>>> Computer "Scientist"
> >>>>
> >>>> Just try telling that to the Christian Scientists!!!
> >>>
> >>> A borrowed and overused term to me is "Engineer."
> >>> Often used to enhance what someone's job actually is.
> >>> Just makes it sound better.
> >>> The one I can think of right now is "Domestic Engineer."
> >>>
> >> How about "Sanitation Engineer"?
> >>
> >> Jill
> >The term "engineer" is restricted by law in Alberta. Only those
> >registered with the professional association may use it so, for example,
> >the term "software engineer" is banned.
>
> The definition of an engineer is somone who can draw a picture of a
> toaster but hasn't the ability to produce a toaster... and likely
> can't use a toaster without burning the bread. Engineers are all
> about theory, not a whit about reality. Case in point, an
> Agricultural Engineer couldn't grow beans. All engineers are data
> collecters, they all proselytize those who actually do... an
> engineering degree is a licence to steal.

Oh bullshit ShelDUM! Architects design targets, engineers design weapons!

Stooge experienced but UNeducated laborers build them!

John Kuthe...