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Slashback: Boeing, Fraud, Fundage
Next they'll tell us they're not involved with Areas 51-63! Louis_Wu writes: "Space.com says that Boeing isn't really working on Anti-Gravity, regardless of previous news from the the BBC or Jane's Defence. It seems that the rumors spread because some people in Boeing were thinking of developing a relationship with the Russian scientist who did anti-grav research a few years ago, Dr. Evgeny Podkletnov.
Boeing spokesman:
'The recent report that we are [involved in anti-grav research] is based on a misinterpretation of information. For instance, GRASP is not a codename for a current project but rather an acronym for a presentation entitled "Gravity Research for Advanced Space Propulsion," in which a Boeing engineer explains Podkletnov's theory and proposes that we should continue to monitor this work and perhaps even conduct some low-cost experiments to further assess its plausibility. No steps have been taken beyond this point by Boeing.'
Jane's also mentions theorized weapons 'capable of producing a beam of "gravity-like" energy that can exert an instantaneous force of 1,000g [1000 Gravities, not grams] on any object -- enough, in principle, to vaporise it, especially if the object is moving at high speed.'
Don't tell Einstein. :)"
And here's the part where I skip town.
Planetes writes "The Florida Times Union (Jacksonville, FL) has an interesting article about a lab testing company that has discounted his claims about some technology previously discussed on /.
Personal favorite paragraph:
'Lawyers for the company, Intertek Testing Services, discounted almost every aspect of a three-page letter that appears to validate an invention that sends high-speed data over electrical power lines. The letter is addressed to Madison Priest, a St. Augustine man whose disputed communications technologies were the subject of a sweeping Times-Union investigation this year.'"
Not at all what he said. knorthern knight writes: "Crow tastes icky, but here goes. Since I submitted the original citing about the story in The Register, ISPAI have sent a polite note to me. Here it is ...
Subject: ISPAI Reaction on HT News Item dated 27th July '02Dear Sir,
This is in reference to the front page news article by the Hindustan Times dtd: 27/07/02. Mr Amitabh Singhal, Secretary, ISPAI has denied having made any statements favoring blocking of sites by Indian ISPs.In reply to Mr. Singhal's letter to Hindustan Times,(copy enclosed) the HT has released the following news clipping at today's news paper http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/printedition/01 0802/detECO07.shtml
This is for your informaton and necessary action please.
With regards,
Puneet Tiwari Sr. Executive -ISPAI"
Behind every horde of enemy attackers are the people who thought them up. Anonymous Coward writes "I've finally posted the game binaries and source code to the Indie Game Jam games. The Indie Game Jam is a yearly game design and programming event designed to encourage experimentation and innovation in the game industry. 14 professional game developers created 12 experimental and innovative games in 4 days! The source to the engine and all the game code is GPLed on SourceForge, so enjoy. Remember, they're experimental and a bit rough, not commercial quality games."
One Blender you can buy for forever. kabir writes "The Blender Fund is up around 65K Euro right now... so close, yet still so far! This would be a great time for anyone who was on the fence about donating (wondering if the fund would make it, etc.) to pitch in and help put us over the top." Here's our previous story about this effort to liberate the Blender source. Does anyone have a business which might see a donation here as a good long-term investment?
I win.. yep. Y'all suck.
what is something else i can say besides "first post" "frost pist" "early post" and so on?
Let's talk about other people's conversations!
This is so boring. Is anyone else bored by this?
Borr-rring!!
Whenever I begin to dispair and believe that America might not be the great nation it once was I just stop and think about the Boeing 777. If you've ever flown on one of these things, you know what I mean. Only two engines, but man, that thing just fucking rockets you skywards on takeoff. And what a smooth, quiet ride. The avionics on the thing mean it can practically land itself. Yeah, the Europeans have Airbus and they make OK stuff but most people will tell you the performance of an A340 ain't nothing that of a 777. Conclusion: the fantastic 777 is just one of the many reasons why America is still the greatest land on Earth, third world shitbags can eat my balls, and I can't wait to see some fireworks over Iraq on CNN this winter.
You're an idiot. So you're saying every time a tank's main rifle fires, it destroys itself? Because, after all, it can destroy the target! Oh my!
Go back to university for some more courses.
No, but the editors are getting paid for it...
Hey, these anonymous cowards need someone to cut their tongues... does any one over there have some cutting device?
reason defies logic
BAHAHAHA! Oh for some mod points.
What did you think slashbacks were for?
I'm sorry, and this is offtopic how? Did you even read the fucking article? Look, here's the first item in today's Slashback:
:)"
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Next they'll tell us they're not involved with Areas 51-63! Louis_Wu writes: "Space.com says that Boeing isn't really working on Anti-Gravity, regardless of previous news from the the BBC or Jane's Defence. It seems that the rumors spread because some people in Boeing were thinking of developing a relationship with the Russian scientist who did anti-grav research a few years ago, Dr. Evgeny Podkletnov.
Boeing spokesman:
'The recent report that we are [involved in anti-grav research] is based on a misinterpretation of information. For instance, GRASP is not a codename for a current project but rather an acronym for a presentation entitled "Gravity Research for Advanced Space Propulsion," in which a Boeing engineer explains Podkletnov's theory and proposes that we should continue to monitor this work and perhaps even conduct some low-cost experiments to further assess its plausibility. No steps have been taken beyond this point by Boeing.'
Jane's also mentions theorized weapons 'capable of producing a beam of "gravity-like" energy that can exert an instantaneous force of 1,000g [1000 Gravities, not grams] on any object -- enough, in principle, to vaporise it, especially if the object is moving at high speed.'
Don't tell Einstein.
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(Emphasis added).
So I say, Don't worry, if you do happen to mention it to Einstein, he won't listen.
Because, you see, he's dead.
Now, I'm the first one to admit that the humourous quantity of the post is minimal, HOWEVER, it sure as FUCK isn't offtopic, since it references a comment made in the original goddamn story. Fucking goddamn motherfucking moron shit for brains retard moderator. Why the fuck don't you read the actual goddamn story before you spout off with your moderator points, asswipe. Go back to jacking off to photoshopped Natalie Portman stills from Leon, you ignorant piece of fuck.
P.S.: Suck my fat cock, you stupid fucking bitch of a moderator.
In Soviet Russia, Slashdot post reads you!
mmm, fresh whoop ass _and_ hair styling to boot! i hear the charred look is really coming back...
"Sanity is not statistical", George Orwell, "1984"
"I just shoved an icepick up your sisters pussy, fuck chops!"
Admitedly, its a little long to type out for a 1st post. I would suggest you keep it ready-typed in a text editor, and then just Cut + Paste it when needed. You seem to be the sort of looser who would do that, anyway...