I've driven from Virginia to New Mexico, then through Michigan and to Connecticut. Michigan roads (interstates and state roads) are of exceptionally poor quality. Most of the US interstates are in better condition, usually because of better climates or higher traffic which earns more frequent government maintenance.
Name it. The Buran? Nope, not well-tested and uses 70s technology. Soyuz? Yes, it's undergone upgrades throughout the years but might an original design in the 21st century be better? The Soyuz is as conventional as any other rocket system. Yes, it works, but it is hardly the best. It's good current technology; NASA wants something that pushes towards the future. Note that all of the finalist companies are start-ups.
And I can't believe a post got modded +3 without listing a single specific. Oh well, who needs evidence to be "insightful"? Evidently, not the mods.
Though the same author wrote a book on Ninnle Linux (site may be down), which was excellent. I have no reason to doubt that his latest work on Ubuntu is of similar quality.
out of fears that the flap could come loose in supersonic combat.
Actually, LASIK concerns relate to high-g combat which is mostly subsonic. That's where pilots experience the highest inertial forces which could (theoretically) tear open a LASIK-cut cornea and eyeball. For every aircraft the optimum (quickest turn rate) turning speed is subsonic, and the ability to change the aircraft's attitude is paramount in tactical engagements.
getting flaps cut or 'ground down' just dont sound very appealing to me.
Often, modern medical procedures involve distasteful or painful treatment. I am thankful that medical science has advanced beyond aesthetic concerns like yours (which is basically an "eww, yucky" response), so that people don't die and can live their lives fully.
The US is helping quite a bit with the LHC, in addition to many other non-European countries. I'm not sure how you came up with the 20-year European lead on particle physics (maybe you pulled it out of your ass), but as with any other research facility I'm sure there will be plenty of US scientists making progress there. How many European scientists do you think are working with NASA on the Mars rover data? Quite a few. The US is already putting billions behind the LHC, doesn't seem obvious that US scientists would contribute significantly to LHC research once it's fully built? Major research is largely an international affair today; most mature scientists put patriotism aside (unless you think Harvard's being pro-Bush by researching with stem cells).
"Europe and Japan are doing advanced medical research" - such as? And the US isn't? Stem cells aren't the last word in medical science. The US stem cell situation sucks to be honest, but that's not enough to pass judgment on any nation's medical progress. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2008 presidential election changed things dramatically, possibly moreso than the 2004 election did. Why couldn't it?
Yes, the Hubble is dead. That's why there are multiplereplacemetns being proposed. I'm intrigued by your claim that NASA's abandoning manned space travel; I suppose this whole Project Constellation business is a great hoax, and that Lockheed and Boeing are in on it too. Yes, the US wants to militarize space, but they're doing a lot more too. And the Taikonauts are a joke compared to the routine ISS missions by NASA.
Seriously, if you don't know what the fuck you're talking about, just shut up.
At our company, we have a password bank containing 1000 or so english words, like "drive," "window," or "shelf." Users are tasked with choosing one word from the password database to use, then recording it in a text file on their computers. This has been highly effective, especially considering our military contracts which often require security clearances. I suggest this method as an efficient new paradigm of corporate password management. It's a proactive move towards the future of secure computing.
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I've driven from Virginia to New Mexico, then through Michigan and to Connecticut. Michigan roads (interstates and state roads) are of exceptionally poor quality. Most of the US interstates are in better condition, usually because of better climates or higher traffic which earns more frequent government maintenance.
That ad looks like total shit. Seriously, it makes the OpenOffice.org project look like a joke. It's insultingly unprofessional design work.
You forgot his most useful invention: the water bed.
Name it. The Buran? Nope, not well-tested and uses 70s technology. Soyuz? Yes, it's undergone upgrades throughout the years but might an original design in the 21st century be better? The Soyuz is as conventional as any other rocket system. Yes, it works, but it is hardly the best. It's good current technology; NASA wants something that pushes towards the future. Note that all of the finalist companies are start-ups.
And I can't believe a post got modded +3 without listing a single specific. Oh well, who needs evidence to be "insightful"? Evidently, not the mods.
Yes.
I've only read 2 of your posts and I already hate you.
This is one of the least insightful posts I've ever read. Yes, sales make money; this is true. "It will be interesting" ok, anything else?
Though the same author wrote a book on Ninnle Linux (site may be down), which was excellent. I have no reason to doubt that his latest work on Ubuntu is of similar quality.
out of fears that the flap could come loose in supersonic combat.
Actually, LASIK concerns relate to high-g combat which is mostly subsonic. That's where pilots experience the highest inertial forces which could (theoretically) tear open a LASIK-cut cornea and eyeball. For every aircraft the optimum (quickest turn rate) turning speed is subsonic, and the ability to change the aircraft's attitude is paramount in tactical engagements.
getting flaps cut or 'ground down' just dont sound very appealing to me.
Often, modern medical procedures involve distasteful or painful treatment. I am thankful that medical science has advanced beyond aesthetic concerns like yours (which is basically an "eww, yucky" response), so that people don't die and can live their lives fully.
Windows users can try out the open source take on Microsoft Outlook 97.
The US is helping quite a bit with the LHC, in addition to many other non-European countries. I'm not sure how you came up with the 20-year European lead on particle physics (maybe you pulled it out of your ass), but as with any other research facility I'm sure there will be plenty of US scientists making progress there. How many European scientists do you think are working with NASA on the Mars rover data? Quite a few. The US is already putting billions behind the LHC, doesn't seem obvious that US scientists would contribute significantly to LHC research once it's fully built? Major research is largely an international affair today; most mature scientists put patriotism aside (unless you think Harvard's being pro-Bush by researching with stem cells).
"Europe and Japan are doing advanced medical research" - such as? And the US isn't? Stem cells aren't the last word in medical science. The US stem cell situation sucks to be honest, but that's not enough to pass judgment on any nation's medical progress. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2008 presidential election changed things dramatically, possibly moreso than the 2004 election did. Why couldn't it?
Yes, the Hubble is dead. That's why there are multiple replacemetns being proposed. I'm intrigued by your claim that NASA's abandoning manned space travel; I suppose this whole Project Constellation business is a great hoax, and that Lockheed and Boeing are in on it too. Yes, the US wants to militarize space, but they're doing a lot more too. And the Taikonauts are a joke compared to the routine ISS missions by NASA.
Seriously, if you don't know what the fuck you're talking about, just shut up.
Beer is good.
Wine is good.
Surely, with OpenBSD's refusal to submit, Hifn's only option is bankruptcy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teller-Ulam_design
The solution has been around for 50 years.
I've had enough of your non-sense.
How does this relate to advanced goatse with applications?
Slashdot is good.
At our company, we have a password bank containing 1000 or so english words, like "drive," "window," or "shelf." Users are tasked with choosing one word from the password database to use, then recording it in a text file on their computers. This has been highly effective, especially considering our military contracts which often require security clearances. I suggest this method as an efficient new paradigm of corporate password management. It's a proactive move towards the future of secure computing.
Good one.
Beer is good.
Slashdot humor has reached a new low. Jesus christ.
Ok, I'll remind you.
Wikipedia's full of shit anyways.