A movement supporting the use of reason, science and technology to advance and enhance human abilities and existence under optimal conditions. Can be see as an extension of humanism, but with much more emphasis on the future. Transhumanists believe that we should try to overcome our biological limitations thru the use of such things as nanotechnology, cryonics, AI, mind uploading, space-time engineering, eugenics, and what not in order to become posthuman.
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A small parrot species which originates from Australia that are kept as pets commonly referred to as parakeets. Because of their world-wide popularity as cage birds Budgerigars are undoubtedly the best known of all parrots. They have found their way into virtually every country and are eagerly sought by people wanting them as pets.
On fully fledged adult budgerigar it’s upperparts are barred with black and yellow; rump and underparts green; forehead and face yellow feathers of cheeks tipped with blue violet; a series of black spots across the thoart; under wing coverts green; tail greenish-blue, lateral feathers centrally banded with yellow; bill olive grey; cere blue on males and brownish on females; iris white and legs are grayish blue. Young budgerigars are duller in color, and have baring on their foreheads.
Budgerigars have a pleasant warble, subdued disyllabic screech and subdued chattering compared to other parrot species.
Also known as a Budgie.
A small parrot species which originates from Australia that are kept as pets commonly referred to as parakeets. Because of their world-wide popularity as cage birds Budgerigars are undoubtedly the best known of all parrots. They have found their way into virtually every country and are eagerly sought by people wanting them as pets.
On fully fledged adult budgerigar it’s upperparts are barred with black and yellow; rump and underparts green; forehead and face yellow feathers of cheeks tipped with blue violet; a series of black spots across the thoart; under wing coverts green; tail greenish-blue, lateral feathers centrally banded with yellow; bill olive grey; cere blue on males and brownish on females; iris white and legs are grayish blue. Young budgerigars are duller in color, and have baring on their foreheads.
Budgerigars have a pleasant warble, subdued disyllabic screech and subdued chattering compared to other parrot species.
Also known as a Budgie.
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Get the Budgerigar mug.1. A feeling of dignity, self-respect; satisfaction in your achievements, possessions, or people you care about. A good thing to have.
2. Sometimes used to mean arrogant haughtiness and having excessively high opinion of yourself... which is actually narcissism, not pride.
3. A group of lions.
2. Sometimes used to mean arrogant haughtiness and having excessively high opinion of yourself... which is actually narcissism, not pride.
3. A group of lions.
1. John has much pride in his country because he served in the USA army.
2. John has too much pride in his religious beliefs and tries to force them on others.
3. John nearly got eaten by a pride of lions!
2. John has too much pride in his religious beliefs and tries to force them on others.
3. John nearly got eaten by a pride of lions!
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Get the Pride mug.The reddening or decrease in frequency of light from distant galaxies due to the Doppler effect, indicating that they are moving away from us. The red shift can also take place via expansion of empty space, as in the expanding universe. The opposite of blue shift.
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Get the Red Shift mug.1. A four legged reptile with external ear openings and movable eyelids. Some lizards can change color in response to their enviroment such as the Chameleon and Anole. Most lizards are harmless to humans, only very large ones such as the Komodo dragon can kill or injury you. Lizards feed on insects and plants. Most lay eggs but some give birth to live young. They are well known for being able to regrown lost tails and limbs.
The most popular lizards sold as pets are Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, and Monitor Lizards to name a few. They require more care then most exotic pets and need their cages cleaned frequently.
2. Someone who tries to move in on your sweetheart when you're not around. AKA Birddog.
The most popular lizards sold as pets are Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, and Monitor Lizards to name a few. They require more care then most exotic pets and need their cages cleaned frequently.
2. Someone who tries to move in on your sweetheart when you're not around. AKA Birddog.
1. I enjoy watching the lizards play in the garden.
2. He's a lizard, he is moving in on Rick's girlfriend.
2. He's a lizard, he is moving in on Rick's girlfriend.
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Get the Lizard mug.Polytheism is a belief in and/or worship of multiple gods and goddess'. The word comes from the Greek, "Poly" which means many and "Theoi" which means gods. You have Soft Polytheism and Hard Polytheism. Many modern day Wiccans are Soft Polytheists, which means that believe in many gods but believe them to be aspects of The God or The Goddess. Whereas a Hard Polytheist, such as an Asatruar, believes each god and goddess is an individual entity, with their own personality and character and is not part of a greater whole.
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Get the Polytheism mug.1. A tropical or sub-tropical bird from the order of Psittaciformes which is comprised of some 315 species. Parrots are known for their usually bright colored plumage, large heads, short hooked bill, blunt tongues, strong feet (two in the front and two in the back), and talking and mimicking ability. They are arboreal and eat seeds and fruit. Many are kept as pets and some are endangered and threatened with extinction. Most are very intelligent creatures and contrary to the meaning of parrot as applied to humans below, parrots don't necessarily repeat words mindlessly. It has been shown in research that parrots have the ability to use words to identify objects, describe them, count them and answer questions.
2. To imitate someone. To mimic or repeat their actions or sayings without thinking.
2. To imitate someone. To mimic or repeat their actions or sayings without thinking.
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