Hi I am from Nova Scotia Canada and I would just like to say that Canada has the appearance of being slack on the spy and military end, but we are just as bad as big brother. I can't say I am surprised to hear of this database, but what the hell did we think they were doing with the census info we gave them. Burn it?? Of course not. Sure we may feel like our privacy has been disturbed but don't forget wee sent all of the information to them voluntarily.
But just remeber, the government doesn't really know any more then your nosey neighbor, or the gossiping wench at timmy's.
Need we remind Microsoft that they have made some of the biggest infringements on other people's software. Lets see where did windows come from?? How about their writing code into Outlook to block e-cards from certian vendors. I'm sure there are a whole hellva lot more infringements that I am not aware of or can't think of right now. They really should think before they speak.
I am a techno geek. Computers are great but my real true love is technology and physics. NASA says that they may not have the technology available to get to mars and bring back rocks. I can't believe it. About ten years ago I remember reading an article in an life, compilation of science and technology book that there where plans for teraforming Mars, and that advance propulsion systems had already be designed and tested. These include nuclear rockets, matter anti-matter, and neutron propulsion. These have been semi proven ten years ago. With the advances of technology I am absolutely certian we have better now. As for the teraforming of Mars, it is a simply a matter of seeding the planet with algae. Not regular algae mind you. This type of algae eats the Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. Then within 20 to 30 years you are left with a living breathing planet. Come on NASA, stop relying on the government for support. Get your ass in gear and get commercial support. Companies should be interested in getting into space so use them.
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Hi I am from Nova Scotia Canada and I would just like to say that Canada has the appearance of being slack on the spy and military end, but we are just as bad as big brother. I can't say I am surprised to hear of this database, but what the hell did we think they were doing with the census info we gave them. Burn it?? Of course not. Sure we may feel like our privacy has been disturbed but don't forget wee sent all of the information to them voluntarily.
But just remeber, the government doesn't really know any more then your nosey neighbor, or the gossiping wench at timmy's.
Right on Canada!!!
Need we remind Microsoft that they have made some of the biggest infringements on other people's software. Lets see where did windows come from?? How about their writing code into Outlook to block e-cards from certian vendors. I'm sure there are a whole hellva lot more infringements that I am not aware of or can't think of right now. They really should think before they speak.
I am a techno geek. Computers are great but my real true love is technology and physics. NASA says that they may not have the technology available to get to mars and bring back rocks. I can't believe it. About ten years ago I remember reading an article in an life, compilation of science and technology book that there where plans for teraforming Mars, and that advance propulsion systems had already be designed and tested. These include nuclear rockets, matter anti-matter, and neutron propulsion. These have been semi proven ten years ago. With the advances of technology I am absolutely certian we have better now. As for the teraforming of Mars, it is a simply a matter of seeding the planet with algae. Not regular algae mind you. This type of algae eats the Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. Then within 20 to 30 years you are left with a living breathing planet. Come on NASA, stop relying on the government for support. Get your ass in gear and get commercial support. Companies should be interested in getting into space so use them.