SpaceShipOne did what it was designed to do, go straight up 100miles, and come back. Asking it to reach LEO is like asking the wright flyer to cross the atlantic.
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Kilometers, not miles. Bit of a difference there. 100 mi is near LEO, 100km is barely halfway there. Honestly, it is an achievement, but there is a long way to go.
I'm not sure what you mean. XM and Sirius were in bidding wars over the leagues, not the other way around. They were in direct competition for the athletic content. So indeed the NFL was able to charge a premium. And you are right the price will go down. But I don't see how your statement shows that the two satellite providers weren't in competition.
It's very easy to tell if someone is paying attention when they are backing up. And even if he looked in his mirrors, the way he gunned his car back he would not be able to stop if someone was in his blind spot, which I know he didn't check because you have to turn your head to do it. Bottom line, he was driving recklessly. By the way. It's not the street I'm talking about. It's the sidewalk, which he has to cross to get to the street. I don't know why I'm responding anyways. I can tell that you're just like him. An inconsiderate, self-absorbed asshole. Hope you have a wonderful life.
I would say that yes, they were. Some of them had exclusive contracts with say the NFL, or MLB. And who is going to shell out the money for both? A lot of their stations services overlap just like say cable TV and satellite TV.
says this: "Officer Richard Perrone alleged that Lee and Teresa Sipple stalked him after they purchased $1,200 in video surveillance and radar equipment that allegedly tracked Perrone speeding past their home"
There are two different articles, the original, and an additional one linked to in the comments. The second article reads differently than the first.
I am sympathetic with her. I have two small kids and there is no excuse for speeding or reckless driving in a residential area. There was a young punk that lived across the street that would always rocket out of his driveway with barely a glance in his mirrors. If a kid, or adult, was walking down the side walk he could have easily mowed them down. Long story short, I had a little talk with him a couple of times until I got the message across effectively and he didn't do it anymore.
If you read the article linked to above it is mentioned that they repeatedly emailed him and in fact purchased over a $1000 worth of equipment for the express purpose of catching him in the act. That sounds like harassment to me. I'm not saying that he is right and that they are wrong. I merely providing information here. Don't shoot the messenger.
It's the identification of races that is the problem. Most people differentiate the races based on skin or hair color, facial features, body proportions, etc. But in reality you may have more genetically in common with someone who looks dramatically different from you than someone who shares your external traits. That is a proven fact, and that is one of the reasons that most scientists reject race classification. You are correct that some people are dominant in athletics, some are dominant in intelligence, some are more artistic, but this has more to do with individual DNA and groups of people that are related than so-called "races". My basic point is this, while you may be able to tell what "race" someone is by looking at them, you cannot necessarily tell other things. Differentiation in physical appearance takes up such a small portion or our genome.
Simple question... have you actually been to Iraq in the last four years? If you haven't then I suggest you refrain from speaking about that which you do not know.
I meant in more of a physical/geographical sense. As in, standing on the surface of a sphere. Two dimensions actually in a three dimensional space. Which is an appropriate analogy because we perceive life through three dimensions, but the universe is made up of more. Yes, I know that time and space are part of the same thing, but I think you can get my point. From our point of view it appears that the universe has to have a beginning and an end(both in time and space), because the concept that it doesn't is hard for our minds to grasp.
Actually in a way you joke is insightful. Bringing a couple of cats would be a great idea. In the long run cats have a strong soothing influence on people. I completely agree.
I'll go you one better, on a serious note. A heterosexual couple, a male homosexual couple, and a female homosexual couple who don't have any tendencies beyond their own preference. Granted a love triangle/jealousy issue could still develop, but it would be far less likely. Or perhaps a family? All adults of course, no "Lost in Space" antics.
You didn't have to. That is specifically to stir the pot. There is no other purpose for such a statement. Since when is flamebait modded as insightful?
It was a joke. Anyway, since you are going to nit pick me... what's a "novel prize?" A $25 gift certificate perhaps? It seems like you know this, but to inform the others reading, Einstein also did a ton of work himself after 30. Just look up a biography, wikipedia if you like. I've read about Dr. K's study also. He believes it's due to a drop in testerone levels/competitiveness after a male has found a mate. By the way, did you know that Einstein married his cousin? How's that for relativity?
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Kilometers, not miles. Bit of a difference there. 100 mi is near LEO, 100km is barely halfway there. Honestly, it is an achievement, but there is a long way to go.I'm not sure what you mean. XM and Sirius were in bidding wars over the leagues, not the other way around. They were in direct competition for the athletic content. So indeed the NFL was able to charge a premium. And you are right the price will go down. But I don't see how your statement shows that the two satellite providers weren't in competition.
It's very easy to tell if someone is paying attention when they are backing up. And even if he looked in his mirrors, the way he gunned his car back he would not be able to stop if someone was in his blind spot, which I know he didn't check because you have to turn your head to do it. Bottom line, he was driving recklessly. By the way. It's not the street I'm talking about. It's the sidewalk, which he has to cross to get to the street. I don't know why I'm responding anyways. I can tell that you're just like him. An inconsiderate, self-absorbed asshole. Hope you have a wonderful life.
Not all monopolies are bad. Some result in the best product, even considering price, for the consumer.
I would say that yes, they were. Some of them had exclusive contracts with say the NFL, or MLB. And who is going to shell out the money for both? A lot of their stations services overlap just like say cable TV and satellite TV.
this article: http://www.daily-tribune.com/NF/omf/daily_tribune/ news_story.html?rkey=0041564+cr=
says this: "Officer Richard Perrone alleged that Lee and Teresa Sipple stalked him after they purchased $1,200 in video surveillance and radar equipment that allegedly tracked Perrone speeding past their home"
There are two different articles, the original, and an additional one linked to in the comments. The second article reads differently than the first.
I am sympathetic with her. I have two small kids and there is no excuse for speeding or reckless driving in a residential area. There was a young punk that lived across the street that would always rocket out of his driveway with barely a glance in his mirrors. If a kid, or adult, was walking down the side walk he could have easily mowed them down. Long story short, I had a little talk with him a couple of times until I got the message across effectively and he didn't do it anymore.
And what is so horribly wrong with that?
If you read the article linked to above it is mentioned that they repeatedly emailed him and in fact purchased over a $1000 worth of equipment for the express purpose of catching him in the act. That sounds like harassment to me. I'm not saying that he is right and that they are wrong. I merely providing information here. Don't shoot the messenger.
It's the identification of races that is the problem. Most people differentiate the races based on skin or hair color, facial features, body proportions, etc. But in reality you may have more genetically in common with someone who looks dramatically different from you than someone who shares your external traits. That is a proven fact, and that is one of the reasons that most scientists reject race classification. You are correct that some people are dominant in athletics, some are dominant in intelligence, some are more artistic, but this has more to do with individual DNA and groups of people that are related than so-called "races". My basic point is this, while you may be able to tell what "race" someone is by looking at them, you cannot necessarily tell other things. Differentiation in physical appearance takes up such a small portion or our genome.
US$100 may not be much here, but it is more than the majority of people make in a month.
Psshaww... Sony's laptops have much more effective kill switches than this.
Please present the proof to back up that statement.
I, for one, welcome our stroking, grasping robotic over-ahhhhhhh...
/lights cigarette
Simple question... have you actually been to Iraq in the last four years? If you haven't then I suggest you refrain from speaking about that which you do not know.
I meant in more of a physical/geographical sense. As in, standing on the surface of a sphere. Two dimensions actually in a three dimensional space. Which is an appropriate analogy because we perceive life through three dimensions, but the universe is made up of more. Yes, I know that time and space are part of the same thing, but I think you can get my point. From our point of view it appears that the universe has to have a beginning and an end(both in time and space), because the concept that it doesn't is hard for our minds to grasp.
Maybe the first one IS the last one. You may scoff at the notion. But does the Earth have a beginning and an end?
How the hell can they have "Guitar" Hero without a guitar? Don't even ask about the DS. They might as well call it Button Hero.
Nice way to ruin it for the unitiated.
One of the best sci-fi stories ever. Kudos for the link.
I completely agree.
I'll go you one better, on a serious note. A heterosexual couple, a male homosexual couple, and a female homosexual couple who don't have any tendencies beyond their own preference. Granted a love triangle/jealousy issue could still develop, but it would be far less likely. Or perhaps a family? All adults of course, no "Lost in Space" antics.
http://norvig.com/Gettysburg/
You didn't have to. That is specifically to stir the pot. There is no other purpose for such a statement. Since when is flamebait modded as insightful?
U = no sense of humor
It was a joke. Anyway, since you are going to nit pick me... what's a "novel prize?" A $25 gift certificate perhaps? It seems like you know this, but to inform the others reading, Einstein also did a ton of work himself after 30. Just look up a biography, wikipedia if you like. I've read about Dr. K's study also. He believes it's due to a drop in testerone levels/competitiveness after a male has found a mate. By the way, did you know that Einstein married his cousin? How's that for relativity?