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  • Pargat Perrer
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    Originally posted by Sid Belzberg View Post
    Clint Eastwood is like Alice in Wonderland, he gives advice to others that he rarely practices himself,

    He owns the following;
    Luxury Cars

    Clint Eastwood has an extensive and diverse car collection that includes: A Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer, which he modified by removing the roof as well a
    .
    • A Ferrari 275 GTB, given to him by Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis

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    • A GMC Typhoon, a high-performance SUV he mentioned on the Jimmy Fallon Show
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    • An Austin Healey 100M, a classic sports car

      .
    • A 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Series 62 Convertible, which holds sentimental value as it was bought after his marriage to his first wife, Maggie Johnson

      .
    • A 1932 Ford Roadster, a vintage hot rod

      .
    • A 1972 Gran Torino Sport, which was featured in his movie "Gran Torino"

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    • A fully electric Fiat 500e, showing his interest in modern and eco-friendly vehicles
      .
    Mansions and Real Estate

    Clint Eastwood owns or has owned several luxurious properties:
    • A Spanish Revival-style oceanfront estate in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, which he lived in from 1981 to 1996 and is currently listed for $21 million. This estate features an interior courtyard, vaulted ceilings, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a temperature-controlled wine room, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces

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    • He has investments in real estate, including a significant stake in the Pebble Beach Golf Links, a golf resort in Carmel, California, which he and his partners acquired for $820 million

      .
    Other Luxury Interests

    In addition to cars and real estate, Eastwood's lifestyle reflects his love for other luxury and leisure activities, such as golf, where he owns a golf course, and his involvement in various high-end business venture

    Watches
    Clint Eastwood is known for wearing several notable watches, particularly from the Rolex brand. Here are some of the most notable ones:

    Rolex "Root Beer" GMT Master

    This is perhaps Eastwood's most famous watch. The "Root Beer" GMT Master, also known as the "Clint Eastwood" GMT, features a two-tone brown and gold bezel. Eastwood received this watch from longtime Rolex executive T. Walker Lloyd. It has appeared in several of his films, including:
    • Firefox (1982)
    • Tightrope (1984)
    • In the Line of Fire (1993)

      .Rolex Datejust\

    In addition to the GMT Master, Eastwood has also been seen wearing a two-tone Rolex Datejust in more recent years, indicating his continued affinity for Rolex watches.



    What a hypocrite!

    A hypocrite calling another person a hypocrite ... is there a word in English for that?

    Sid, maybe if the comments quoted by Bob A. and attributed to Eastwood are recent ... maybe the 94 year old is realizing how useless all his luxuries have been.

    In that case, maybe he is leading the younger generation to REVOLT against all forms of materialism. That would really shake up the world at a time when the world seems to need MORE AND MORE consumption to survive.


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  • Dilip Panjwani
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    Movie stars and sports figures do extremely little for the betterment of society... less that what a janitor does, and yet the main-stream media glorifies them beyond all proportion, leading to stupid fans pouring out tons of cash to make these guys & gals very, very rich! A sad commentary on our society's norms...
    Last edited by Dilip Panjwani; Sunday, 13th October, 2024, 11:28 AM.

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  • Sid Belzberg
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    Clint Eastwood is like Alice in Wonderland, he gives advice to others that he rarely practices himself,

    He owns the following;
    Luxury Cars

    Clint Eastwood has an extensive and diverse car collection that includes: A Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer, which he modified by removing the roof as well a
    .
    • A Ferrari 275 GTB, given to him by Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis

      .
    • A GMC Typhoon, a high-performance SUV he mentioned on the Jimmy Fallon Show
      .
    • An Austin Healey 100M, a classic sports car

      .
    • A 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Series 62 Convertible, which holds sentimental value as it was bought after his marriage to his first wife, Maggie Johnson

      .
    • A 1932 Ford Roadster, a vintage hot rod

      .
    • A 1972 Gran Torino Sport, which was featured in his movie "Gran Torino"

      .
    • A fully electric Fiat 500e, showing his interest in modern and eco-friendly vehicles
      .
    Mansions and Real Estate

    Clint Eastwood owns or has owned several luxurious properties:
    • A Spanish Revival-style oceanfront estate in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, which he lived in from 1981 to 1996 and is currently listed for $21 million. This estate features an interior courtyard, vaulted ceilings, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a temperature-controlled wine room, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces

      .
    • He has investments in real estate, including a significant stake in the Pebble Beach Golf Links, a golf resort in Carmel, California, which he and his partners acquired for $820 million

      .
    Other Luxury Interests

    In addition to cars and real estate, Eastwood's lifestyle reflects his love for other luxury and leisure activities, such as golf, where he owns a golf course, and his involvement in various high-end business venture

    Watches
    Clint Eastwood is known for wearing several notable watches, particularly from the Rolex brand. Here are some of the most notable ones:

    Rolex "Root Beer" GMT Master

    This is perhaps Eastwood's most famous watch. The "Root Beer" GMT Master, also known as the "Clint Eastwood" GMT, features a two-tone brown and gold bezel. Eastwood received this watch from longtime Rolex executive T. Walker Lloyd. It has appeared in several of his films, including:
    • Firefox (1982)
    • Tightrope (1984)
    • In the Line of Fire (1993)

      .Rolex Datejust\

    In addition to the GMT Master, Eastwood has also been seen wearing a two-tone Rolex Datejust in more recent years, indicating his continued affinity for Rolex watches.



    What a hypocrite!

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  • Bob Armstrong
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    Life and Luxury

    Clint Eastwood

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    This "legendary 94-year old vegan actor has given one of the most important lessons of his life to the younger generations:

    "Do not look for luxury in watches or bracelets, do not look for it in villas or sailboats! Luxury is laughing and having friends, luxury is rain on your face, luxury is hugs and kisses. Do not look for luxury in shops, do not look for it in gifts, do not look for it in parties, do not look for it in events! Luxury is being loved by people, luxury is being respected, luxury is having your parents still alive, luxury is being able to play with your grandchildren. Luxury is what money cannot buy."

    Quora - Posted by Alessandro 13 on 24/9/3

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  • Sid Belzberg
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    Originally posted by Bob Armstrong View Post
    Life

    What is it all about anyway?

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    One Opinion

    Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbL0X3B4mjg

    Bob A
    Thanks for sharing, Bob; inspiring!

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  • Bob Armstrong
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    Life

    What is it all about anyway?

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    One Opinion

    Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbL0X3B4mjg

    Bob A

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  • Bob Armstrong
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    Actually I have done a lot of thinking on LIFE, theologically and philosophically. I also have read on the scientific theory of evolution of life on earth (No, I can't give you sources).

    So........no I don't just dismiss others' views out of hand........very poor assessment of me, and you've know me for years as a chess friend........

    I happen to disagree, and I do try, it is true, to be succinct and not use jargon.

    Bob

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  • Fred Henderson
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    I've been giving this a lot of thought, let's see if I can get it right. I present a scholarly paper on the subject matter, which you, BobA, dismiss out of hand, after reading only the first paragraph, the abstract which always contains the conclusion,, not even sniffing at the pages of supporting information and provide absolutely no useful supporting argument of our own, other than a brief tautology, I guess this is how you like to cook up those "commonly agreed upon" facts of yours.

    LOL

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  • Fred Henderson
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    Originally posted by Bob Armstrong View Post
    What is life?
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8376694/

    "the laws of ....the composition of matter are universal"

    This seems true.

    But the Earthly laws of the conditions for life are not necessarily universal.

    <snip>

    Bob A
    Earthly Laws of the conditions of life not universal? Are you sure you are thinking of "earthly" laws? Or are you going to throw The book (of Genesis) or Deepak Chopra at me, then I can see your point.

    They are damn close to being universal among scientists, I would say. That was my point.

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  • Dilip Panjwani
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    Originally posted by Bob Armstrong View Post
    What is life?
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8376694/

    "the laws of ....the composition of matter are universal"

    This seems true.

    But the Earthly laws of the conditions for life are not necessarily universal.

    So I am not satisfied with the author's conclusion:

    "if there were life elsewhere in the universe, it would be very similar to what we know on this planet."

    It may well be that there are conditions for inert matter, on other planets, and in other galaxies, such that "life" arises, that are quite different from Earth's.

    And so non-Earthly life may be very dissimilar to what we know on this planet.

    Bob A
    I agree with you, Bob. Statisticians have calculated that the statistical likelihood of life evolving the way it has, is less that 1 in a million, which means that there are more than a million other ways in which life could have evolved...
    Last edited by Dilip Panjwani; Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, 10:58 PM.

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  • Bob Armstrong
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    What is life?
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8376694/

    "the laws of ....the composition of matter are universal"

    This seems true.

    But the Earthly laws of the conditions for life are not necessarily universal.

    So I am not satisfied with the author's conclusion:

    "if there were life elsewhere in the universe, it would be very similar to what we know on this planet."

    It may well be that there are conditions for inert matter, on other planets, and in other galaxies, such that "life" arises, that are quite different from Earth's.

    And so non-Earthly life may be very dissimilar to what we know on this planet.

    Bob A

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  • Fred Henderson
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    This is about as serious a scirntific approach to the subject as I could find.

    What is life? - PMC (nih.gov)

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  • Neil Frarey
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    Originally posted by Sid Belzberg View Post

    From Hypothesis to Theory: The Evolution of the Nested Wave Theory of Quantum Entanglement

    Our team is proud to present a groundbreaking discovery originally introduced here as a promising hypothesis that has evolved into a well-supported theory, revolutionizing our understanding of quantum entanglement. Our paper has been submitted to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), where we introduce the Nested Wave theory. This evidence-based, comprehensive framework provides a physically intuitive and mathematically consistent explanation for the behavior of entangled particles.
    When we first began our investigation in February, we proposed the nested wave hypothesis based on the intriguing results of the Micius satellite experiment. While this experiment demonstrated correlations between entangled particles at different distances, it did not conclusively prove the existence of a subluminal mechanism for entanglement. Decoherence was already known to slow down photons, and the observed effects occurred at subluminal speeds, meaning that relativistic considerations did not play a significant role.
    However, the groundbreaking experiments conducted by Azuma and Zia have provided the critical empirical evidence needed to elevate the nested wave hypothesis to a well-supported theory. Azuma's research on energy conservation in entangled systems offers compelling support for the
    existence of a persistent mediating wave, while Zia et al. provide direct evidence of the quantum harmonic oscillator (QHO) nature of entangled particles, as predicted by Makarov.
    The nested wave theory proposes a subluminal energy transfer mechanism that resolves the apparent paradox of instantaneous correlation at any distance, which Einstein famously rejected as "spooky action at a distance."
    The implications of our research are profound and far-reaching. By unveiling the actual mechanics of entanglement, we are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. The nested wave theory offers a new perspective on the nature of quantum interactions, potentially unlocking novel approaches to harnessing the power of entanglement for practical applications.
    Our work is the product of a collaborative effort by a dedicated team of researchers from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in tackling complex scientific challenges. We are deeply grateful for each team member's contributions in pursuing this transformative research.

    Final PNAS submission preprint version here
    https://www.researchgate.net/publica...ial_Relativity
    Grats Sid to you and your "spooky" team!!!

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  • Dilip Panjwani
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    Originally posted by Sid Belzberg View Post

    From Hypothesis to Theory: The Evolution of the Nested Wave Theory of Quantum Entanglement

    Our team is proud to present a groundbreaking discovery originally introduced here as a promising hypothesis that has evolved into a well-supported theory, revolutionizing our understanding of quantum entanglement. Our paper has been submitted to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), where we introduce the Nested Wave theory. This evidence-based, comprehensive framework provides a physically intuitive and mathematically consistent explanation for the behavior of entangled particles.
    When we first began our investigation in February, we proposed the nested wave hypothesis based on the intriguing results of the Micius satellite experiment. While this experiment demonstrated correlations between entangled particles at different distances, it did not conclusively prove the existence of a subluminal mechanism for entanglement. Decoherence was already known to slow down photons, and the observed effects occurred at subluminal speeds, meaning that relativistic considerations did not play a significant role.
    However, the groundbreaking experiments conducted by Azuma and Zia have provided the critical empirical evidence needed to elevate the nested wave hypothesis to a well-supported theory. Azuma's research on energy conservation in entangled systems offers compelling support for the
    existence of a persistent mediating wave, while Zia et al. provide direct evidence of the quantum harmonic oscillator (QHO) nature of entangled particles, as predicted by Makarov.
    The nested wave theory proposes a subluminal energy transfer mechanism that resolves the apparent paradox of instantaneous correlation at any distance, which Einstein famously rejected as "spooky action at a distance."
    The implications of our research are profound and far-reaching. By unveiling the actual mechanics of entanglement, we are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. The nested wave theory offers a new perspective on the nature of quantum interactions, potentially unlocking novel approaches to harnessing the power of entanglement for practical applications.
    Our work is the product of a collaborative effort by a dedicated team of researchers from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in tackling complex scientific challenges. We are deeply grateful for each team member's contributions in pursuing this transformative research.

    Final PNAS submission preprint version here
    https://www.researchgate.net/publica...ial_Relativity
    Congratulations to you and your co-authors, Sid!

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  • Sid Belzberg
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    Originally posted by Dilip Panjwani View Post

    Hi Sid,
    The hypothesis you and Alicia have generated is quite intriguing indeed!
    The phenomenon of 'Entanglement' is very close to my heart, as it gives us hope of 'living on' after death. The determinants within our brains of the electromagnetic waves which have the property of consciousness, could very well be entangled as a unit elsewhere, and as you would know, when one of the entangled units becomes less cohesive (eventually dying), the cohesiveness of the other units becomes stronger! And for all you know, our entire bodies may have an entangled counterpart elsewhere...
    Deepak Chopra and others, on the other hand, believe that our consciousness merges with the other conscious electromagnetism in the universe, amazingly enhancing what 'we' experience...
    Most scientists and philosophers however subscribe to the view that death marks the end of our souls (our consciousness of 'me', our memories, our thoughts, our consciousness as a whole)
    By the way, stay tuned for my upcoming book: "Anatomy of the soul"...
    From Hypothesis to Theory: The Evolution of the Nested Wave Theory of Quantum Entanglement

    Our team is proud to present a groundbreaking discovery originally introduced here as a promising hypothesis that has evolved into a well-supported theory, revolutionizing our understanding of quantum entanglement. Our paper has been submitted to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), where we introduce the Nested Wave theory. This evidence-based, comprehensive framework provides a physically intuitive and mathematically consistent explanation for the behavior of entangled particles.
    When we first began our investigation in February, we proposed the nested wave hypothesis based on the intriguing results of the Micius satellite experiment. While this experiment demonstrated correlations between entangled particles at different distances, it did not conclusively prove the existence of a subluminal mechanism for entanglement. Decoherence was already known to slow down photons, and the observed effects occurred at subluminal speeds, meaning that relativistic considerations did not play a significant role.
    However, the groundbreaking experiments conducted by Azuma and Zia have provided the critical empirical evidence needed to elevate the nested wave hypothesis to a well-supported theory. Azuma's research on energy conservation in entangled systems offers compelling support for the
    existence of a persistent mediating wave, while Zia et al. provide direct evidence of the quantum harmonic oscillator (QHO) nature of entangled particles, as predicted by Makarov.
    The nested wave theory proposes a subluminal energy transfer mechanism that resolves the apparent paradox of instantaneous correlation at any distance, which Einstein famously rejected as "spooky action at a distance."
    The implications of our research are profound and far-reaching. By unveiling the actual mechanics of entanglement, we are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. The nested wave theory offers a new perspective on the nature of quantum interactions, potentially unlocking novel approaches to harnessing the power of entanglement for practical applications.
    Our work is the product of a collaborative effort by a dedicated team of researchers from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in tackling complex scientific challenges. We are deeply grateful for each team member's contributions in pursuing this transformative research.

    Final PNAS submission preprint version here
    https://www.researchgate.net/publica...ial_Relativity

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