Re:I've had an MRE (and I'm not military)
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The Future of MREs
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Well, they're not really designed for consumption over a long period of time. Aside from work, I take them camping and hunting and whatnot. The Canadian ones truly kick ass. A lot of time and effort went into them. They must be good, I've traded cases of them for very interesting (and expensive) objects...
I bought one of these units (64 meg) a few months back. It sat for quite a bit, but lately it's seen a good amount of use. Nice to see the price has come down as well. The best part is the size. When I purchased mine, 2 gig were apparently available, but they were out of stock, and they were prohibitively expensive.
The size is the best part. They even fit quite nicely in a pocket protector...
I think that turning the other cheek in this matter would be a worse alternative. You think Bin Laden would say "Oh look, they've turned the other cheek! They're not so bad after all!"
I prefer self preservation. Not necessarily imposing my policy on others, but protecting my own interests. I think the US should be doing what they are doing. They are within reason. As long as things don't get out of hand...
Re:The good and the bad of it
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I was of the same mindset until I found out that all cell phones come with an off switch. I bought one, and the convenience was undeniable. The current model I have I can set to forward to another number, or voicemail, making me as unobtainable as I feel like being. But not having to wander around for a payphone should I need to call, that truly rocks. You're only as tethered as you let yourself be...
In Canada we have a little caveat that not many folks are aware of. You have the legal right to back out of any contract within the 7 business days after the contract. This includes sales of software (since it's a contract like any other). I couldn't tell you the law offhand, but I have used it on occasion to return items (including software) that were not as advertised or not up to the task that they were intended for. Most store clerks are unaware that this exists, and more than once I've had to ask for a manager to resolve the issue. At that level I've always had no problems returning items. This applies to 'on sale' items, and even applies when the store puts out a 'return for credit only' sign.
Yup. I read it. Did you pick up a history book published outside the US? You might get a different story...
Considering the French actually burned it, I don't take a lot of stock in small unknown articles I read on the net...
Urban legend? Not at all, but there's some misinformation about this topic.
It happened during the war of 1812, not in 1814. When the French and English were fighting north of the border, some Americans figured it would be good to expand their horizons by taking over some more land. This infuriated the French, who were having a bad enough time with the English. A group of French militia from Montreal accompanied by some of the local natives sneaked on down to Washington, and set fire to the White House. It was pink before this. Funny thing, I've never read an American history book or school history text with this story in it. But it's well documented in Canadian, French and English history books. Pick one up and check it out.
Does anyone know if this is legal? Does the DMCA affect fair use of such solar occurrences? Will the RIAA or MPAA come knocking at my door? I just want to know if I'm affecting some unknown copyright clause before I go out and shoot some skip...
The legend has to do with the rather famous Masamune craftsman of swords. In Japanese folklore, a master smith was considered quite good if his blade was sharp enough to cut a leaf floating down a creek. However, something was not quite proper with the blade. It is said that Masamune imbued his blades with a part of his very soul, that they should not be used except to punish evil. Because of this, a leaf floating down a creek would always avoid a Masamune blade, and never be cut. This was the truest test of master smithing, that the blade would interact with its environment in such a way.
You know, a similar thing happened to me today. Like yourself, I hadn't read these books in some time, but for some strange reason I had a weird thought this afternoon, of the part where they used Richard the Deep Breather to pull the cement plug out of the cannon, and Zeke nearly fried himself on the hot barrel. Strange, I tells ya...
I still have my copies of each book, tattered and well worn, sitting beside the likes of the Hitchhiker's Guide and Ender's Game. I still read them even these days from time to time. As others have said, they pretty much made me the geek/hacker I am today. And more than once I've jury-rigged items to get them working, with child like fascination, much like in these books... I'm glad they'll be in circulation again.
I highly doubt your mental state is so iron clad. I HIGHLY doubt it. The human psyche is a very fragile thing, and everyone has their breaking point. Most North Americans won't come close to reaching it, since they take for granted their luxurious lifestyles. Have you ever had to deal with children starving to death? Or have you ever had to clear away dead bodies so you'd have a place to sleep? I have. Although these things did not push me to any 'breaking point' they sure opened up avenues of thought that my mind had never before ventured into. The human body is a machine, unlike any other. It has a mind, and this further has emotions. These are open to manipulation, from all manner of sources. Some people just can't fathom how good they have it in life...
Yes. I work for the government, for a long time now. It's not impossible. It is difficult, depending on the system used. But the LOS systems are much more secure, and a ton more fun to play with...
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Well, they're not really designed for consumption over a long period of time. Aside from work, I take them camping and hunting and whatnot.
The Canadian ones truly kick ass. A lot of time and effort went into them. They must be good, I've traded cases of them for very interesting (and expensive) objects...
Well, at least they're doing it halfway through my military career instead of right at the end...
if there will be deckers and street samurai too.
Now that would be cool...
Easy. The US is trying to get our superior beer recipes...
I'd have the pool table and the basket ball goal shipped to Ireland...
I bought one of these units (64 meg) a few months back. It sat for quite a bit, but lately it's seen a good amount of use. Nice to see the price has come down as well. The best part is the size. When I purchased mine, 2 gig were apparently available, but they were out of stock, and they were prohibitively expensive.
The size is the best part. They even fit quite nicely in a pocket protector...
Turn your computer off? I don't understand...
I think that turning the other cheek in this matter would be a worse alternative. You think Bin Laden would say "Oh look, they've turned the other cheek! They're not so bad after all!"
I prefer self preservation. Not necessarily imposing my policy on others, but protecting my own interests. I think the US should be doing what they are doing. They are within reason. As long as things don't get out of hand...
I was of the same mindset until I found out that all cell phones come with an off switch. I bought one, and the convenience was undeniable. The current model I have I can set to forward to another number, or voicemail, making me as unobtainable as I feel like being. But not having to wander around for a payphone should I need to call, that truly rocks. You're only as tethered as you let yourself be...
In Canada we have a little caveat that not many folks are aware of. You have the legal right to back out of any contract within the 7 business days after the contract. This includes sales of software (since it's a contract like any other). I couldn't tell you the law offhand, but I have used it on occasion to return items (including software) that were not as advertised or not up to the task that they were intended for. Most store clerks are unaware that this exists, and more than once I've had to ask for a manager to resolve the issue. At that level I've always had no problems returning items. This applies to 'on sale' items, and even applies when the store puts out a 'return for credit only' sign.
Canada. The true land of the free...
Just curious, but what laws govern the International Space Station?
"Dude". Indeed. :P
Yup. I read it. Did you pick up a history book published outside the US? You might get a different story...
Considering the French actually burned it, I don't take a lot of stock in small unknown articles I read on the net...
Urban legend? Not at all, but there's some misinformation about this topic.
It happened during the war of 1812, not in 1814. When the French and English were fighting north of the border, some Americans figured it would be good to expand their horizons by taking over some more land. This infuriated the French, who were having a bad enough time with the English. A group of French militia from Montreal accompanied by some of the local natives sneaked on down to Washington, and set fire to the White House. It was pink before this. Funny thing, I've never read an American history book or school history text with this story in it. But it's well documented in Canadian, French and English history books. Pick one up and check it out.
First man? Yeah, Yuri Gagarin is a fine American name... :P
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Now, go read a history book and find out why your White House is white...
Does anyone know if this is legal? Does the DMCA affect fair use of such solar occurrences? Will the RIAA or MPAA come knocking at my door? I just want to know if I'm affecting some unknown copyright clause before I go out and shoot some skip...
I believe that 'Excaliber' comes from the latin phrase 'ex calce liberare' (sp?) which means 'to liberate from the stone'.
The legend has to do with the rather famous Masamune craftsman of swords. In Japanese folklore, a master smith was considered quite good if his blade was sharp enough to cut a leaf floating down a creek. However, something was not quite proper with the blade. It is said that Masamune imbued his blades with a part of his very soul, that they should not be used except to punish evil. Because of this, a leaf floating down a creek would always avoid a Masamune blade, and never be cut. This was the truest test of master smithing, that the blade would interact with its environment in such a way.
You know, a similar thing happened to me today. Like yourself, I hadn't read these books in some time, but for some strange reason I had a weird thought this afternoon, of the part where they used Richard the Deep Breather to pull the cement plug out of the cannon, and Zeke nearly fried himself on the hot barrel. Strange, I tells ya...
I still have my copies of each book, tattered and well worn, sitting beside the likes of the Hitchhiker's Guide and Ender's Game. I still read them even these days from time to time. As others have said, they pretty much made me the geek/hacker I am today. And more than once I've jury-rigged items to get them working, with child like fascination, much like in these books... I'm glad they'll be in circulation again.
It's not a question of where he grips it, it's a simple matter of weight ratio...
You know, I read your post, and it is viable, and I agree with most of it to a point. But then I look at your .sig, and get very very confused...
I highly doubt your mental state is so iron clad. I HIGHLY doubt it. The human psyche is a very fragile thing, and everyone has their breaking point. Most North Americans won't come close to reaching it, since they take for granted their luxurious lifestyles. Have you ever had to deal with children starving to death? Or have you ever had to clear away dead bodies so you'd have a place to sleep? I have. Although these things did not push me to any 'breaking point' they sure opened up avenues of thought that my mind had never before ventured into. The human body is a machine, unlike any other. It has a mind, and this further has emotions. These are open to manipulation, from all manner of sources. Some people just can't fathom how good they have it in life...
...he was the hoopiest frood I ever sassed...
Yes. I work for the government, for a long time now. It's not impossible. It is difficult, depending on the system used. But the LOS systems are much more secure, and a ton more fun to play with...