though nice to see lower gas prices, but all things considered from global politics to increasing CO2 content in atmosphere plus fracking and crises in middle east in addition to this year's elections. I find it somewhat scary why prices are lower and wonder if they will jump way up. Govts are seeking revenue (they get less from the rich) there are plans to tax mileage so with lower prices more car traveling which working smucks that have long commutes will bear more of the burden. Oh well, my morning gripes.
"they sell the product to Amazon.com customers, they get a false sense of success, the customer puts the product in a drawer and never uses it,"
So the product goes unused, doesn't seem false to me (ok, so I didn't RTFA like everyone else). It reminds me what my cousin said. Sales and marketing has been so successful is why we see good business in storage places and huge consumer debt. The S and M convinced millions to go into debt buying stuff they don't need.
However, some other kind of paradigm can come in and *poof* Amazon goes bust or becomes irrelevant.
There was a thread of this title on a article about they should get into some aspects of calculus instead of endless arithmetic problems that become more like punishment like in the army (long repetition of menial work). I gotta go back and find that article (like everybody else I didn't fully read it). Although arithmetic is important, having lots of "drill and kill" tests are not. I think they should get into drawing curves on graphs, figure out the areas under the curves, slopes of lines, etc. and this will also be fun with art.
More likely Silicon Valley is tired to death of the grotesque regulator over-reach, a non-competitive business tax environment, endless waffling and lies about immigration reform, a disaster of a health care package, and the portrayal of the government as being completely feckless
I dunno, it seems the extremely high cost of living and horrible traffic (it's become really bad in past few years). Apple, FB, and Google has immense influence. All have billions and billions at their disposal, I don't see how measly guvmint is standing in their way.
I was wondering the same. I see lots of LORAN receivers on ebay (some look ubercool industrial), low cost because nobody uses LORAN anymore. But wait, I think it is still operational on certain coastal regions, too lazy to check.
I need the person, not the camera (got lots of those). I dunno, maybe it's me. Whenever I ask someone they either don't have the time or don't want to be responsible (too scared of getting sued).
Digital media was so cheap, you'd shoot thousands of shots, and hopefully have some that were pro-quality in there. I never had any complaints.
You must inherently be pretty good. From my experience trying to find a photog for events, i.e. engineers week banquets, is really hard. So far we've been lucky, mostly be accident (someone is willing to jump in at last minute). Either photog will charge lots of $$$ making it difficult for us non-profits, or they will insist it be locked down on a website, or a horrible watermark. I got into a big argument with one guy who does beautiful photos but so possessive of them, "you don't understand, people may steal your photo and make a lot of money from it! (uh, pictures of engineers getting awards will never be valuable like a rock star that has a wardrobe malfunction). If I do find someone, it's either they get stuck in traffic or have a family emergency. I think my next move is ask some college students that want to participate and show off their skills.
Enough of that bitching. Getting back to Stan Lee, Disney bought Marvel?!?! And also what strikes me is all these characters are more than 50 years old, they keep retreading same themes like cowboy and pirate characters. They may be interesting and timeless like Superman, I guess there have been new ideas but haven't taken hold. Though I kind of miss the old school Scarlet Witch with the tight outfit like a Playboy Bunny costume, long gloves, go-go boots, big hair, etc.
Watching breaking news story with youtube video of Antares rocket, and the ad on the screen from a Russian dating site. Is it the NK33 engines or Google must know something of me? I already meet several Russian ladies at ballroom dance studios in Silicon Valley.
I know someone who joined the Navy in 1970s, he learned proper military posture and attitude very quickly. He answered "yes" and was slugged in the gut. He was told to answer "Yes SIR!" and followed by "On your feet boy! and I mean like now!" He managed to get up, and stand up straight (cough cough, yes cough sir cough).
Why can't they just be hired to do specific work like millions of other federal employees? This seems a bit stupid.
in many ways it already is, i.e. contractor workforce. Much of Army jobs (mess hall, janitorial, guards, etc.) is contracted out. So much for standing guard duty at some gate that rarely has visitors, put on KP for next 30 days, cleaning floors with a tooth brush. that's why military budget is so huge and yet a very small percentage of all people have any involvement with military services (ask anyone what's the difference between a SSGT and a LTC? Googling is cheating).
from Paul Spudis, "the Potemkin Village “commercial space program” is trotted out to demonstrate that we are accomplishing something." http://www.spudislunarresource...
Well at least Elon had some hardware built instead of just PPTs. But some argue commercial space companies, "To be fair, probably about 25% of New Space does have some minimal substance, but over the past decade the clear majority of them have never amount to anything beyond a press conference where they make grandiose promises and then beg for money from investors and NASA."
You don't think the videos they sometimes release are real?
but do they show the good stuff? how about technie stuff but understandably they hold this back, proprietary info. SpaceX has been known to cut the live feed when something goes wrong. And the landing of Dream Chaser when landing gear failed they cut that part out but they claim the landing test was a success (if it's so great then why not show the vid?). I heard the craft did not tumble like the M2F2 (as shown on opening of Six Milllion Dollar Man) but if they're taking govt money (tax payer) then I cry foul when they do a Soviet Russia.
I asked someone that follows commercial space (he also invested some money into xcor) of how SpaceX, SNC, Scaled Composites, etc. have done something that should have been done decades ago. His reply was this is result of wealth inequality which a few billionaires can spend lots of money on something very dubious of making any profit. Reminded me what Donald Douglas (I think) answered how does one make a million dollars in airplane business, "start with 10 million" or some answer like that. Now there is all kinds of interpretations of what SpaceX does or does not, lots of articles, etc. We may not know the ***real*** answers until years from now (i.e. like it was not really known by most decades later how we beat the Soviets to the Moon). Also note none of us know what SpaceX does except what Elon says at press conferences.
I was expecting a tour of the ship from someone who knew it inside and out – instead I was just told “here it is – off you go!”. “Er OK do you have a map?”. “No. The engine is that way, the bridge is that way. Have fun, and make sure you aren’t on board in 5 hours because the ship will be leaving for Russia.” So off I went
True, but they weren't exactly built to last. They were built quickly. They had a tendency to break in two.
and transmission had only three settings: Forward, backward, and neutral. There was a pic showing one that broke in two because didn't spend time to engineer for steel contraction in very cold water. Must have been terrible when (if it did happen) at sea. Interesting comment from previous post, "Kaiser actually built one in four days in a carefully-choreographed stunt...two or three weeks was typical." Another benefit was Kaiser created employee health benefits as perk to attract workers. Companies did have to compete for employees in those days.
Interesting to compare South Korea to North Korea (ok, not much in comparison as so vastly different). What we have is a small nation that is a manufacturing economic powerhouse. I heard when they built their high speed rail, part of govt specs is components have to be made in SK as final assembly may seem way to go in terms of providing jobs in the country. But most of value is the parts manufacturing, and US buys HSR components and systems from SK. I remember 1988 Olympics when SK showcased their modern city Seoul while NK insisted they were the superior Korea and attempted to complete Olympics facilities. However, I read someplace it was not always like that after 1953 Korean War. For couple decades NK had better roads, rails, infrastructure etc. that was built by Japanese during their period of occupation as NK was industrial portion and SK being mostly farmland. But it was in 1970s, while corruption was rampant, the SK govt figured they better modernize into 20th century. Now I don't claim to be authority, too lazy to look up the facts (if they can easily be found, I rarely consult wikipedia), but then building huge ships is impressive, just think of all those boatloads of cheep Chinese stuff coming into Los Angeles and Oakland.
Interesting read about this Mk-54 (Davy Crockett) with 10 or 20 ton yield. There was a program on History Channel back when they had documentaries on history which described this beast and footage of it being fired. You fire the cannon (actually recoilless rifle) and then jump into a ditch to avoid radiation exposure. I was thinking what if cannon charge was a dud and only throws it 100 feet. One of the people they interviewed said Davy Crockett was "as practical as an atomic grenade." Can't throw it far enough.
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though nice to see lower gas prices, but all things considered from global politics to increasing CO2 content in atmosphere plus fracking and crises in middle east in addition to this year's elections. I find it somewhat scary why prices are lower and wonder if they will jump way up. Govts are seeking revenue (they get less from the rich) there are plans to tax mileage so with lower prices more car traveling which working smucks that have long commutes will bear more of the burden. Oh well, my morning gripes.
"they sell the product to Amazon.com customers, they get a false sense of success, the customer puts the product in a drawer and never uses it,"
So the product goes unused, doesn't seem false to me (ok, so I didn't RTFA like everyone else). It reminds me what my cousin said. Sales and marketing has been so successful is why we see good business in storage places and huge consumer debt. The S and M convinced millions to go into debt buying stuff they don't need.
However, some other kind of paradigm can come in and *poof* Amazon goes bust or becomes irrelevant.
There was a thread of this title on a article about they should get into some aspects of calculus instead of endless arithmetic problems that become more like punishment like in the army (long repetition of menial work). I gotta go back and find that article (like everybody else I didn't fully read it). Although arithmetic is important, having lots of "drill and kill" tests are not. I think they should get into drawing curves on graphs, figure out the areas under the curves, slopes of lines, etc. and this will also be fun with art.
"The new national sport of space geeks, unbridled speculation based upon the flimsiest of information.
We saw how that worked out for the engine hysteria didn't we . . ."
More likely Silicon Valley is tired to death of the grotesque regulator over-reach, a non-competitive business tax environment, endless waffling and lies about immigration reform, a disaster of a health care package, and the portrayal of the government as being completely feckless
I dunno, it seems the extremely high cost of living and horrible traffic (it's become really bad in past few years). Apple, FB, and Google has immense influence. All have billions and billions at their disposal, I don't see how measly guvmint is standing in their way.
It's about the entire Democrat party carrying around the stink left on it by a spectacularly incompetent administration
they also PO'ed their liberal base for staunchly supporting NSA and other such activities.
I was wondering the same. I see lots of LORAN receivers on ebay (some look ubercool industrial), low cost because nobody uses LORAN anymore. But wait, I think it is still operational on certain coastal regions, too lazy to check.
I need the person, not the camera (got lots of those). I dunno, maybe it's me. Whenever I ask someone they either don't have the time or don't want to be responsible (too scared of getting sued).
Digital media was so cheap, you'd shoot thousands of shots, and hopefully have some that were pro-quality in there. I never had any complaints.
You must inherently be pretty good. From my experience trying to find a photog for events, i.e. engineers week banquets, is really hard. So far we've been lucky, mostly be accident (someone is willing to jump in at last minute). Either photog will charge lots of $$$ making it difficult for us non-profits, or they will insist it be locked down on a website, or a horrible watermark. I got into a big argument with one guy who does beautiful photos but so possessive of them, "you don't understand, people may steal your photo and make a lot of money from it! (uh, pictures of engineers getting awards will never be valuable like a rock star that has a wardrobe malfunction). If I do find someone, it's either they get stuck in traffic or have a family emergency. I think my next move is ask some college students that want to participate and show off their skills.
Enough of that bitching. Getting back to Stan Lee, Disney bought Marvel?!?! And also what strikes me is all these characters are more than 50 years old, they keep retreading same themes like cowboy and pirate characters. They may be interesting and timeless like Superman, I guess there have been new ideas but haven't taken hold. Though I kind of miss the old school Scarlet Witch with the tight outfit like a Playboy Bunny costume, long gloves, go-go boots, big hair, etc.
Watching breaking news story with youtube video of Antares rocket, and the ad on the screen from a Russian dating site. Is it the NK33 engines or Google must know something of me? I already meet several Russian ladies at ballroom dance studios in Silicon Valley.
along comes better idiots?
"...fast internet speeds unencumbered by fast lanes or other tiered systems are necessary to keep residents and businesses happy."
just like rest of infrastructure in the city. Need good roads, schools, water, etc.
great post, my mod points expired yesterday otherwise I'd give you some.
I know someone who joined the Navy in 1970s, he learned proper military posture and attitude very quickly. He answered "yes" and was slugged in the gut. He was told to answer "Yes SIR!" and followed by "On your feet boy! and I mean like now!" He managed to get up, and stand up straight (cough cough, yes cough sir cough).
Why can't they just be hired to do specific work like millions of other federal employees? This seems a bit stupid.
in many ways it already is, i.e. contractor workforce. Much of Army jobs (mess hall, janitorial, guards, etc.) is contracted out. So much for standing guard duty at some gate that rarely has visitors, put on KP for next 30 days, cleaning floors with a tooth brush. that's why military budget is so huge and yet a very small percentage of all people have any involvement with military services (ask anyone what's the difference between a SSGT and a LTC? Googling is cheating).
oh this joke is as old as the T-10 parachute.
from Paul Spudis, "the Potemkin Village “commercial space program” is trotted out to demonstrate that we are accomplishing something."
http://www.spudislunarresource...
Well at least Elon had some hardware built instead of just PPTs. But some argue commercial space companies, "To be fair, probably about 25% of New Space does have some minimal substance, but over the past decade the clear majority of them have never amount to anything beyond a press conference where they make grandiose promises and then beg for money from investors and NASA."
You don't think the videos they sometimes release are real?
but do they show the good stuff? how about technie stuff but understandably they hold this back, proprietary info. SpaceX has been known to cut the live feed when something goes wrong. And the landing of Dream Chaser when landing gear failed they cut that part out but they claim the landing test was a success (if it's so great then why not show the vid?). I heard the craft did not tumble like the M2F2 (as shown on opening of Six Milllion Dollar Man) but if they're taking govt money (tax payer) then I cry foul when they do a Soviet Russia.
I asked someone that follows commercial space (he also invested some money into xcor) of how SpaceX, SNC, Scaled Composites, etc. have done something that should have been done decades ago. His reply was this is result of wealth inequality which a few billionaires can spend lots of money on something very dubious of making any profit. Reminded me what Donald Douglas (I think) answered how does one make a million dollars in airplane business, "start with 10 million" or some answer like that. Now there is all kinds of interpretations of what SpaceX does or does not, lots of articles, etc. We may not know the ***real*** answers until years from now (i.e. like it was not really known by most decades later how we beat the Soviets to the Moon). Also note none of us know what SpaceX does except what Elon says at press conferences.
I was expecting a tour of the ship from someone who knew it inside and out – instead I was just told “here it is – off you go!”. “Er OK do you have a map?”. “No. The engine is that way, the bridge is that way. Have fun, and make sure you aren’t on board in 5 hours because the ship will be leaving for Russia.” So off I went
True, but they weren't exactly built to last. They were built quickly. They had a tendency to break in two.
and transmission had only three settings: Forward, backward, and neutral. There was a pic showing one that broke in two because didn't spend time to engineer for steel contraction in very cold water. Must have been terrible when (if it did happen) at sea. Interesting comment from previous post, "Kaiser actually built one in four days in a carefully-choreographed stunt...two or three weeks was typical." Another benefit was Kaiser created employee health benefits as perk to attract workers. Companies did have to compete for employees in those days.
Interesting to compare South Korea to North Korea (ok, not much in comparison as so vastly different). What we have is a small nation that is a manufacturing economic powerhouse. I heard when they built their high speed rail, part of govt specs is components have to be made in SK as final assembly may seem way to go in terms of providing jobs in the country. But most of value is the parts manufacturing, and US buys HSR components and systems from SK. I remember 1988 Olympics when SK showcased their modern city Seoul while NK insisted they were the superior Korea and attempted to complete Olympics facilities. However, I read someplace it was not always like that after 1953 Korean War. For couple decades NK had better roads, rails, infrastructure etc. that was built by Japanese during their period of occupation as NK was industrial portion and SK being mostly farmland. But it was in 1970s, while corruption was rampant, the SK govt figured they better modernize into 20th century. Now I don't claim to be authority, too lazy to look up the facts (if they can easily be found, I rarely consult wikipedia), but then building huge ships is impressive, just think of all those boatloads of cheep Chinese stuff coming into Los Angeles and Oakland.
President and Congress direct NASA to carry out such and such programs but fail to provide enough budget. Yes, same whiney post like everyone else.
You can get a DeLorean but Mr. Fusion will never make it to commercial markets because of ITAR.
Interesting read about this Mk-54 (Davy Crockett) with 10 or 20 ton yield. There was a program on History Channel back when they had documentaries on history which described this beast and footage of it being fired. You fire the cannon (actually recoilless rifle) and then jump into a ditch to avoid radiation exposure. I was thinking what if cannon charge was a dud and only throws it 100 feet. One of the people they interviewed said Davy Crockett was "as practical as an atomic grenade." Can't throw it far enough.