The article says that the magma well could be used to produce 25 megawatts of power. My first (unconsidered) reaction was that more homes should be served by such a power system. Then I did the math, and I realized that 25,000 homes using 25 megawatts of power is just 1000 watts per home. That's less than the power consumed by a hair dryer. Plus, they're in Iceland, and they need to heat their homes. It's a pretty intimidating concept.
The government does not get the right to stick it's nose into my daily life just to save money. My personal liberty is more important than saving a little money...
The government's job is defense, infrastructure, and contract enforcement.
The government's job is to take care of issues of national significance. You have listed some of them. Others are energy policy and environmental policy. The implementation of energy-efficient strategies and methods is an issue of national significance. Why? Because the collective actions the populace affect the nation. If everyone keeps using wasteful technologies, then the nation will waste energy, and will need to acquire more energy. This puts the nation at a logistical, strategic, and defensive disadvantage.
Likewise, if the government did not take care of these sorts of significant issues, you would still be breathing lead and carbon monoxide from automotive exhaust. However, by your parlance, the government "told" the populace that they had to stop driving cars that were poisoning people. I, for one, am glad that I am no longer breathing such poison.
Electronics technology has come a long way since Apollo, too. The computers and instruments can probably be a lot smaller than before, which would allow more space for humans.
I think the effect of increased bandwidth is to shift more entertainment onto the network. However, I think it's mostly the same kind of entertainment that comes from radio, tv, and movies. There are now cool multiplayer games, but I don't think I'd qualify those games as "promoting less education". There were other kinds of electronic games before there were online multiplayer games, so there were other outlets for gamers before broadband.
On the positive side, the increased bandwidth has enabled people to reach more reference materials more quickly online. If you go online to find information rather than games, then you are learning rather than playing. But that falls apart if you get distracted and go to YouTube to watch videos of singing kittens and Mentos fountains.
Yeah, maybe a lot of people fall into the last group.
Yes, that's a rather mysterious claim by the plaintiff. Surely they have not been subjected to pain and suffering because of the popularity of the movie -- a popularity demonstrated by the number of downloads.
It sounds like their lawyer went a little hyperbolic with the language in the lawsuit. If I were their defendant (but I.A.N.A.L., and anyway what single opponent will appear for them in this suit?), I would urge that the court not support monetary compensation, since it would not be fulfilling to the plaintiffs. I like your "apology" idea instead.
Second, I just read section 481.080, and it seems to be primarily concerned with the use of "laboratory apparatus" to make controlled substances. It looks like you could buy and own the labware, as long as you aren't synthesizing one of hundreds of prohibited chemicals.
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Wouldn't this be more like "adding punch to a turdbowl"?
But I STILL don't want a drink from the bowl.
"...which is to appeal to a much broader but reliable audience, young men."
That's the reason for green alien women in bikinis. Okay?
YahOKwe'llgetrightonthat,AC.
The article says that the magma well could be used to produce 25 megawatts of power. My first (unconsidered) reaction was that more homes should be served by such a power system. Then I did the math, and I realized that 25,000 homes using 25 megawatts of power is just 1000 watts per home. That's less than the power consumed by a hair dryer. Plus, they're in Iceland, and they need to heat their homes. It's a pretty intimidating concept.
O'Reilly don't surf.
"I solemly swear I am up to no good."
There's always Goldman Sachs jobs available!
You are correct that the electorate is insane. As a result, we get the government that the media and the people with money shove down our throats.
The government does not get the right to stick it's nose into my daily life just to save money. My personal liberty is more important than saving a little money...
The government's job is defense, infrastructure, and contract enforcement.
The government's job is to take care of issues of national significance. You have listed some of them. Others are energy policy and environmental policy. The implementation of energy-efficient strategies and methods is an issue of national significance. Why? Because the collective actions the populace affect the nation. If everyone keeps using wasteful technologies, then the nation will waste energy, and will need to acquire more energy. This puts the nation at a logistical, strategic, and defensive disadvantage.
Likewise, if the government did not take care of these sorts of significant issues, you would still be breathing lead and carbon monoxide from automotive exhaust. However, by your parlance, the government "told" the populace that they had to stop driving cars that were poisoning people. I, for one, am glad that I am no longer breathing such poison.
...that is either a medium-interesting fusion rig, or a really KICK-ASS HOME BREWERY!
Yes. Maybe he could have saved Spiderman 3, too.
"This is one thing Obama should be lauded for ..."
The Treasury is auditing those companies? Link please?
As specious as most spell-checkers.
Electronics technology has come a long way since Apollo, too. The computers and instruments can probably be a lot smaller than before, which would allow more space for humans.
I think the effect of increased bandwidth is to shift more entertainment onto the network. However, I think it's mostly the same kind of entertainment that comes from radio, tv, and movies. There are now cool multiplayer games, but I don't think I'd qualify those games as "promoting less education". There were other kinds of electronic games before there were online multiplayer games, so there were other outlets for gamers before broadband.
On the positive side, the increased bandwidth has enabled people to reach more reference materials more quickly online. If you go online to find information rather than games, then you are learning rather than playing. But that falls apart if you get distracted and go to YouTube to watch videos of singing kittens and Mentos fountains.
Yeah, maybe a lot of people fall into the last group.
Where do you see information about a settlement agreement?
A spanking, and "you're grounded for the weekend".
Yes, that's a rather mysterious claim by the plaintiff. Surely they have not been subjected to pain and suffering because of the popularity of the movie -- a popularity demonstrated by the number of downloads.
It sounds like their lawyer went a little hyperbolic with the language in the lawsuit. If I were their defendant (but I.A.N.A.L., and anyway what single opponent will appear for them in this suit?), I would urge that the court not support monetary compensation, since it would not be fulfilling to the plaintiffs. I like your "apology" idea instead.
I "don't-care".
(rimshot!)
"Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit helped out with the case."
Oh gawd. Just watch some guy at CBS start pushing a new series called "CSI: Microsoft". That's ALL we need.
First of all, I.A.N.A.L.
Second, I just read section 481.080, and it seems to be primarily concerned with the use of "laboratory apparatus" to make controlled substances. It looks like you could buy and own the labware, as long as you aren't synthesizing one of hundreds of prohibited chemicals.
Still, it seems pretty paranoid.
Brilliant! Fleece can absorb massive quantities of spilled oil! Send 'em out into the Gulf!
Yes, quite. All the way through the point when HTC becomes "Microsoft HTC."
LOL!
Itty Bitty Matterhorn?