Just view it as switching professions when you get to level 55. If you haven't changed professions before, I'll let you in on a secret. You go back to skill 1.
The problem isn't that space exploration is dangerous - everyone knows that. The problem is that space exploration requires a lot of money for no return other than glory and prestige.
Please don't forget that there have been many advances in technology coming from the space exploration programs. Wireless communication, propulsion, etc. have been advanced by the field. If it weren't for space travel our world wouldn't be as technologically advanced as it is.
You're only looking at the main benefit of space travel in your statement, completely ignoring the spillover benefits of advanced technology.
I'm sure that a horse will get you from point A to B, but you probably own a car. Hell, you could walk from A to B and even avoid the cost of feeding your horse.
Giving broadband access to those who don't have it isn't about whether or not they "need" it, it's about innovation. Requiring broadband companies to serve the remote parts of the country will push the carriers to develop a better infrastructure and will eventually lower costs for everyone involved.
Concerning the point of "The older generation doesn't know they want it." My grandfather did not have touch tone service on his phone for the longest time, and he got by just fine without it. However, when he decided to upgrade to touch tone service he was amazed at how much easier it was to navigate automated message systems. He is now thankful that he has it and wonders how he got along so long without it.
5. US military is widely celebrated as a bunch of extraordinary cowards who go to war only after being convinced that they will kill their enemies without endangering themselves. Said bunch of cowards always acts surprised and terrified when their invincible warriors end up dead or captured, and proclaims that it only happens because their enemies are immoral war criminals.
The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.
- Sun Tzu
The only carbon being released is the carbon that the plant absorbed, so on that front yes, it's carbon neutral.
However, being as many trees live for decades if not centuries, you are in effect releasing that many years worth of carbon in a few minutes.
Wouldn't this be a "carbon neutral" power source? Meaning that the carbon that's released is equivalent to the carbon that was sequestered in the organic material in the first place.
Come to think of it, even fossil fuels are technically "carbon neutral" except that their carbon was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, while the carbon fueling this power source was taken out of the atmosphere more recently.
Since this gasifier a carbon neutral power source there is no net addition to the green house problem. The problem comes in when you're releasing carbon that has been sequestered for millions of years all at once.
That is correct, but don't forget to include economies of scale. Companies will want to lower the price on their product in order to sell more.
Once they start selling more, they are able to purchase/manufacture the parts in bulk and at a cheaper price therefore lowering the price of their product even more.
This increases demand, allowing the company to sell more and purchase/manufacture the parts at a cheaper price, and lower the cost of their product which increases demand...
Yeah, I've played TorilMUD/Sojourn since the early 90s. Totally got me hooked on the massive multi-player scene. Little do many people know, but Brad McQuaid played TorilMUD, and later used his knowledge to help launch Everquest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_McQuaid
With over 50,000 rooms and a highly modified DIKU base, Toril was hands down my favorite mud to play.
As a recent college graduate in computer science I found the Career Faire that my school put on very helpful. I made several contacts at the job faire, and even landed a few interviews without trying.
My gpa is abyssal, but I got a development job anyway because I interviewed well. The key things are your communication skills. The company will train you to code what they want you to code, but if you don't communicate well in the interview, chances are you're not going to get the job.
I'd say look on-line for some career faires in your area, make a nice resume, wear a fresh suit, and make a good first impression.
I work for a large company that sells many things, including video games. I feel that video games should be considered an art form and appreciated as such, however the average "gamer" couldn't give a crap. Now I consider a gamer anyone who walks into my store and has a passion for a game, genre, developer, etc. The important part is the passion. During my time in the industry I find that the average "gamer", while passionate about their chosen game, is not interested in gaming as an art form. The ignorance of the common "gamer" is what is holding video games back as an art form. Until the population of "gamers" begins to appreciate their games as works of art, the outside world will continue to cast down and ridicule.
Clearly businesses want to serve the least populated areas of the country. It is in their best interests to serve the least amount of people, usually with the lowest amount of disposable income./sarcasm
If you don't like your choices of broadband and TV, then I suggest either reading more, or moving.
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It's even more worry some when the 'geeky' owners sell their shares and leave control to business people.
That's so true. Mod parent up!
Just view it as switching professions when you get to level 55. If you haven't changed professions before, I'll let you in on a secret. You go back to skill 1.
irregardless
Really? Really?!
There is now cow level!
The problem isn't that space exploration is dangerous - everyone knows that. The problem is that space exploration requires a lot of money for no return other than glory and prestige.
Please don't forget that there have been many advances in technology coming from the space exploration programs. Wireless communication, propulsion, etc. have been advanced by the field. If it weren't for space travel our world wouldn't be as technologically advanced as it is.
You're only looking at the main benefit of space travel in your statement, completely ignoring the spillover benefits of advanced technology.
I'm sure that a horse will get you from point A to B, but you probably own a car. Hell, you could walk from A to B and even avoid the cost of feeding your horse.
Giving broadband access to those who don't have it isn't about whether or not they "need" it, it's about innovation. Requiring broadband companies to serve the remote parts of the country will push the carriers to develop a better infrastructure and will eventually lower costs for everyone involved.
Concerning the point of "The older generation doesn't know they want it." My grandfather did not have touch tone service on his phone for the longest time, and he got by just fine without it. However, when he decided to upgrade to touch tone service he was amazed at how much easier it was to navigate automated message systems. He is now thankful that he has it and wonders how he got along so long without it.
5. US military is widely celebrated as a bunch of extraordinary cowards who go to war only after being convinced that they will kill their enemies without endangering themselves. Said bunch of cowards always acts surprised and terrified when their invincible warriors end up dead or captured, and proclaims that it only happens because their enemies are immoral war criminals.
The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory. - Sun Tzu
The only carbon being released is the carbon that the plant absorbed, so on that front yes, it's carbon neutral. However, being as many trees live for decades if not centuries, you are in effect releasing that many years worth of carbon in a few minutes.
Wouldn't this be a "carbon neutral" power source? Meaning that the carbon that's released is equivalent to the carbon that was sequestered in the organic material in the first place. Come to think of it, even fossil fuels are technically "carbon neutral" except that their carbon was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, while the carbon fueling this power source was taken out of the atmosphere more recently. Since this gasifier a carbon neutral power source there is no net addition to the green house problem. The problem comes in when you're releasing carbon that has been sequestered for millions of years all at once.
That is correct, but don't forget to include economies of scale. Companies will want to lower the price on their product in order to sell more. Once they start selling more, they are able to purchase/manufacture the parts in bulk and at a cheaper price therefore lowering the price of their product even more. This increases demand, allowing the company to sell more and purchase/manufacture the parts at a cheaper price, and lower the cost of their product which increases demand...
Yeah, I've played TorilMUD/Sojourn since the early 90s. Totally got me hooked on the massive multi-player scene. Little do many people know, but Brad McQuaid played TorilMUD, and later used his knowledge to help launch Everquest. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_McQuaid With over 50,000 rooms and a highly modified DIKU base, Toril was hands down my favorite mud to play.
As a recent college graduate in computer science I found the Career Faire that my school put on very helpful. I made several contacts at the job faire, and even landed a few interviews without trying. My gpa is abyssal, but I got a development job anyway because I interviewed well. The key things are your communication skills. The company will train you to code what they want you to code, but if you don't communicate well in the interview, chances are you're not going to get the job. I'd say look on-line for some career faires in your area, make a nice resume, wear a fresh suit, and make a good first impression.
I work for a large company that sells many things, including video games. I feel that video games should be considered an art form and appreciated as such, however the average "gamer" couldn't give a crap. Now I consider a gamer anyone who walks into my store and has a passion for a game, genre, developer, etc. The important part is the passion. During my time in the industry I find that the average "gamer", while passionate about their chosen game, is not interested in gaming as an art form. The ignorance of the common "gamer" is what is holding video games back as an art form. Until the population of "gamers" begins to appreciate their games as works of art, the outside world will continue to cast down and ridicule.
Clearly businesses want to serve the least populated areas of the country. It is in their best interests to serve the least amount of people, usually with the lowest amount of disposable income. /sarcasm
If you don't like your choices of broadband and TV, then I suggest either reading more, or moving.