From the BBC article: "Krasnikov accepts that testing his claims by building a wormhole is far beyond present technology."
Any scientist here know just what it will take to construct a man-made wormhole? I'm very curious. Large amounts of energy or what? My highschool physics doesn't seem to help much here...
I've lived in Taiwan for 4 years, and you're right about the standard of living over there being pretty similar to that of the US. Overcrowding seems to be a problem though.
Do semiconductor factories in Taiwan treat their workers better than any other factories in Taiwan?
Why would they be, or not be, for that matter? You're confusing Taiwan with China. Taiwan is a fully democratic country in which workers of all profession- not just those in the semiconductor sector- are treated professionally and humanely, with corresponding laws to back them up. In this respect, the country is no different than the US or Europe.
Or how about everyone dies, and the Doctor activates himself as the emergency backup captain (you'll have to see one particular episode to know what I'm talking about)?
Harry Kim and Seven are killed when trying to explore the outer realms of human/borg sexual coupling when one of the remaining implants in Sevens body shorts and electricutes them both.
Ok, you might have something there worth exploring. LOL.
In today's society, people are somewhat bought up with the notion that if something can't be seen and detected using "technology", it doesn't exist. Having known a friend that suffered, and eventually took his own life because of depression, I know all too well the realness of mental illness.
I currently own a Diamond Rio 500, and was shocked to find out that it eats up batteries faster than I can gobble up Twinkies. The machine requires one AA battery, which it consumes in less than 2 1/2 hours if you turn the volume up. And Rio can't be plugged to the wall. I knew CD players are battery monsters, but this is ridiculous. I wouldn't buy anything that had both in them, as least not in their current technological state.
I stand corrected with regards to Babylon 5 lacking depth. Since I don't watch the show that often, it was probably haste of me to pass judgement like that. The fact remains, however, that the new Star Trek series suck:-)
I think Babylon 5 can be compared to the new Star Trek series (DS9, Voyager). One of the most important things, in my opinion, that made the original Star Trek series (Next generation) so enjoyable was its deeper than skin philosophies and messages. It wasn't just about flashy photon torpedo fires or alien battles, but rather, integrity, courage, and human nature. Both the new Star Trek and Babylon 5 series lack those elements in their show, which is why I believe they failed, and will fail again if Sci-Fi goes ahead and airs it.
The only thing I can see right now (12:05 AM) in the sky are thick layers of fog. Vancouver is a great place to live, but only when it's not raining or gloomy. Hope the weather clears up in time...
Angelina Jolie as an actress possesses grace, beauty, and finesse. Anyone yet to see her performance in the movie "Girl Interrupted" is in for a treat. I don't know about you guys, but I for one am happy they chose her to take on the Lara Croft character.
I had trouble hitting the download page provided by the original thread. If you're experiencing the same problem, just go to Cnet, and download the small 200k setup file from Cnet.com.
From the report, it seems the Russians are also in active talks with a potential space tourist who is willing to shell out $15 million for a trip up to the ill-fated station. I have a feeling, for 15 mil, he is going to be very disappointed at what he finds up there.
I agree with JonKatz's original post on the subject. While the intentions are good, such a program is simply an easy target for abuse- both intentionally or unknowingly- by the perpetrators, so to speak.
The fact is, kids are kids, not trained psychologists or therapists. Add to it the playfulness (or cruelness, depending on your interpretation) of people that age, and you're most likely asking for trouble by bringing in such a program. I'm not completely brushing it off completely, just expressing my skepticism.
Whether or not the deal is really that good depends on both the quality and quantity of their online service. Being stuck with a service for two years that's slow and uneventful could be worse than the $22/month fee.
Actually, I was referring to voice recognition software as it applies to the general public, but point taken. Research should definitely continue on this front.
I recently shelled out close to $200 for a speech recognition software (for PC)...now, it's somewhere in the corner of my room drawing dust. The thing simply didn't perform as advertised; most voice commands I had to repeat 2-3 times before the program picked it up. Perhaps I'm just being close-minded here, but I'm perfectly content with my current keyboard/mouse setup, and probably won't go shopping for anymore voice recognition software in the near future. Hay, typing is the only exercise I get nowadays...don't take that away from me too!
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Exactly. The internet has revolutionized the way information reaches people, and making a joke out of disinformation will only encourage more people to spread them.
I think what you'll find among webmasters is that most have no problem with people deep hyperlinking to their sites. Hay, it's traffic whether it comes in from the frontpage, or sideways. It's the big corporations and e-businesses that feel otherwise, such as eBay. Then again, they seem to have a problem with the slightest of things. Part of their strategy to keep "real" copyright infringers at arms length.
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"Krasnikov accepts that testing his claims by building a wormhole is far beyond present technology."
Any scientist here know just what it will take to construct a man-made wormhole? I'm very curious. Large amounts of energy or what? My highschool physics doesn't seem to help much here...
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EXCELLENT post...and I seldom say that anymore. There is indeed no such thing as "here" and "there" anymore.
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If it's possible and safe, I just might be interested in giving Big Blue another chance...
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I've lived in Taiwan for 4 years, and you're right about the standard of living over there being pretty similar to that of the US. Overcrowding seems to be a problem though.
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Do semiconductor factories in Taiwan treat their workers better than any other factories in Taiwan?
Why would they be, or not be, for that matter? You're confusing Taiwan with China. Taiwan is a fully democratic country in which workers of all profession- not just those in the semiconductor sector- are treated professionally and humanely, with corresponding laws to back them up. In this respect, the country is no different than the US or Europe.---------------
Or how about everyone dies, and the Doctor activates himself as the emergency backup captain (you'll have to see one particular episode to know what I'm talking about)?
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Ok, you might have something there worth exploring. LOL.
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Voyager should end with the ship crashing and burning after making its final descent to earth. Only then will I be surprised.
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Unbelievable.
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What volumn do you usually listen at? Mine is at least at 17, which should explain a lot of things :-)
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In today's society, people are somewhat bought up with the notion that if something can't be seen and detected using "technology", it doesn't exist. Having known a friend that suffered, and eventually took his own life because of depression, I know all too well the realness of mental illness.
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I currently own a Diamond Rio 500, and was shocked to find out that it eats up batteries faster than I can gobble up Twinkies. The machine requires one AA battery, which it consumes in less than 2 1/2 hours if you turn the volume up. And Rio can't be plugged to the wall. I knew CD players are battery monsters, but this is ridiculous. I wouldn't buy anything that had both in them, as least not in their current technological state.
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I stand corrected with regards to Babylon 5 lacking depth. Since I don't watch the show that often, it was probably haste of me to pass judgement like that. The fact remains, however, that the new Star Trek series suck :-)
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I think Babylon 5 can be compared to the new Star Trek series (DS9, Voyager). One of the most important things, in my opinion, that made the original Star Trek series (Next generation) so enjoyable was its deeper than skin philosophies and messages. It wasn't just about flashy photon torpedo fires or alien battles, but rather, integrity, courage, and human nature. Both the new Star Trek and Babylon 5 series lack those elements in their show, which is why I believe they failed, and will fail again if Sci-Fi goes ahead and airs it.
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Angelina Jolie as an actress possesses grace, beauty, and finesse. Anyone yet to see her performance in the movie "Girl Interrupted" is in for a treat. I don't know about you guys, but I for one am happy they chose her to take on the Lara Croft character.
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I had trouble hitting the download page provided by the original thread. If you're experiencing the same problem, just go to Cnet, and download the small 200k setup file from Cnet.com.
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From the report, it seems the Russians are also in active talks with a potential space tourist who is willing to shell out $15 million for a trip up to the ill-fated station. I have a feeling, for 15 mil, he is going to be very disappointed at what he finds up there.
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The fact is, kids are kids, not trained psychologists or therapists. Add to it the playfulness (or cruelness, depending on your interpretation) of people that age, and you're most likely asking for trouble by bringing in such a program. I'm not completely brushing it off completely, just expressing my skepticism.
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Whether or not the deal is really that good depends on both the quality and quantity of their online service. Being stuck with a service for two years that's slow and uneventful could be worse than the $22/month fee.
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Actually, I was referring to voice recognition software as it applies to the general public, but point taken. Research should definitely continue on this front.
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I recently shelled out close to $200 for a speech recognition software (for PC)...now, it's somewhere in the corner of my room drawing dust. The thing simply didn't perform as advertised; most voice commands I had to repeat 2-3 times before the program picked it up. Perhaps I'm just being close-minded here, but I'm perfectly content with my current keyboard/mouse setup, and probably won't go shopping for anymore voice recognition software in the near future. Hay, typing is the only exercise I get nowadays...don't take that away from me too!
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Can I believe anything that's posted here? LOL.
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Exactly. The internet has revolutionized the way information reaches people, and making a joke out of disinformation will only encourage more people to spread them.
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I think what you'll find among webmasters is that most have no problem with people deep hyperlinking to their sites. Hay, it's traffic whether it comes in from the frontpage, or sideways. It's the big corporations and e-businesses that feel otherwise, such as eBay. Then again, they seem to have a problem with the slightest of things. Part of their strategy to keep "real" copyright infringers at arms length.
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