This isn't really the first lightbulb to be lit remotely. Flourescents can be lit by an EM field.... so in a microwave, or under highpower lines: http://www.boxyit.com/r/index.htm
"What next, a massive government database system to track every message and contacts between people?"
Like this, or maybe this, or this I don't know if the Chinese have a system like this yet, but we already have Echelon, so were set.
(For those of you to lazy to read all the articles, Echelon is a global communications spy network run by the NSA (with cooperation, in the form of listening posts, from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It gives them the capability to listen to and monitor any broadcast transmission on the planet.)
It is a defensive weapon. Heres why: 1)If we are going to launch a nuclear strike, we don't need to be concerned about someone else launching back (except Russia, explained later). Because we have the nuclear capability to destroy anything we want to (including the world ~8 times over currently) But this option is exceedingly unlikely. 2)The system is designed against small rogue nations (North Korea, Iraq, Iran,...) and limited strikes. The system is completely unviable against Russia and China. Both of these countries have strong strategic air defenses and lots of territory. This means that if the system is outside the country it cant hit 90% of either nation, and it has little chance of actually penetrating their airspace unscathed. 3)If you look at current American military capabilities, we have enough offensive power to choke a donkey, it is our defensive capabilities that are lacking. While the government can do some less than intelligent things, I dont think they are dumb enough to bankroll an offensive capability of this size, instead of a defensive project. 4)A 747 is the WRONG platform to use as a offensive system. Fighters (read: offensive weapons) are small and agile, defensive system (AWACS, C2 systems) are all large, lumbering, stable aircraft
So even if you don't believe what Boeing, TRW, and the AF say about the project, common sense would indicate that the ABL is a defensive, not offensive weapons system.
"For thou Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. --Psalms 5:12 God bless all 7 of you astronauts, we will remember you in our hearts.
Take a good look at the highly succesful leaders in history, and you will notice one thing. As a leader, it is absolutely imperative to take care of your people. The quote goes something like this, "Take care of your people and your people will take care of your project". But sadly most people are not great leaders, and don't abide by this. As a leader it is impossible to know everything about the project (this makes micromanagement impossible), but the people on your team know their sections of the project inside and out. As a leader, it is your task to keep your people happy. Let them take care of the project.
If the government attempts to implement a legal solution to the problem of web security, it is unlikely that it would be a success. But this not with standing, the problem is not striclty our own. Black-hat hackers come from all over the world. Some of them don't even speak enough english to understand any network security laws. Tightening down domestically will not solve the problem. The best solution is to let the white hats work, let the admins use all the tools possible to defend their networks, and let the people that best understand the problem deal with it.
When solar power finally becomes a common source of power, the arrays won't be attached to the cars. The Better wasy to do this is to have a relatively large, high efficency array mounted on the roof of your garage or something, and then just pjug your car in at night. This is not currently feasible due to limitations of the battery technology. When things such as high density lithium polymers reach production, this concept becomes more likely. But the energy storage medium doesn't have to be a battery. It is just as easy to use a fuel cell or a capacitor to store power. All these technologies exist, but are not common or far enough along in developement to be all that practical for daily usage.
I'm a member of the Principia College Team (7th ASC) and I'm leaving for WSC tommorrow. Our team is just scouting this race, so hopefully i'll have time to post a thing two to/.
Well lets see, there are currently three residents on the ISS, and it is designed to have a crew of seven three of those being used to run the station. And oh thats right, only one of the science modules is currently on the station. So it no blinkin wonder. But hey everybody wants to be the master of something, and he simply chose to be master of the obvious.
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This isn't really the first lightbulb to be lit remotely. Flourescents can be lit by an EM field.... so in a microwave, or under highpower lines:
http://www.boxyit.com/r/index.htm
"What next, a massive government database system to track every message and contacts between people?"
Like this, or maybe this, or this
I don't know if the Chinese have a system like this yet, but we already have Echelon, so were set.
(For those of you to lazy to read all the articles, Echelon is a global communications spy network run by the NSA (with cooperation, in the form of listening posts, from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It gives them the capability to listen to and monitor any broadcast transmission on the planet.)
what happens if you leave it in your pocket and sit on it and bend it? then where will you end up?
FP!
It is a defensive weapon. Heres why:
1)If we are going to launch a nuclear strike, we don't need to be concerned about someone else launching back (except Russia, explained later). Because we have the nuclear capability to destroy anything we want to (including the world ~8 times over currently) But this option is exceedingly unlikely.
2)The system is designed against small rogue nations (North Korea, Iraq, Iran,...) and limited strikes. The system is completely unviable against Russia and China. Both of these countries have strong strategic air defenses and lots of territory. This means that if the system is outside the country it cant hit 90% of either nation, and it has little chance of actually penetrating their airspace unscathed.
3)If you look at current American military capabilities, we have enough offensive power to choke a donkey, it is our defensive capabilities that are lacking. While the government can do some less than intelligent things, I dont think they are dumb enough to bankroll an offensive capability of this size, instead of a defensive project.
4)A 747 is the WRONG platform to use as a offensive system. Fighters (read: offensive weapons) are small and agile, defensive system (AWACS, C2 systems) are all large, lumbering, stable aircraft
So even if you don't believe what Boeing, TRW, and the AF say about the project, common sense would indicate that the ABL is a defensive, not offensive weapons system.
"For thou Lord, wilt bless the righteous;
with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
--Psalms 5:12
God bless all 7 of you astronauts, we will
remember you in our hearts.
Take a good look at the highly succesful leaders in history, and you will notice one thing. As a leader, it is absolutely imperative to take care of your people. The quote goes something like this, "Take care of your people and your people will take care of your project". But sadly most people are not great leaders, and don't abide by this. As a leader it is impossible to know everything about the project (this makes micromanagement impossible), but the people on your team know their sections of the project inside and out. As a leader, it is your task to keep your people happy. Let them take care of the project.
Take a look at ADA, I'm pretty sure it fills all those requirements.
If the government attempts to implement a legal solution to the problem of web security, it is unlikely that it would be a success. But this not with standing, the problem is not striclty our own. Black-hat hackers come from all over the world. Some of them don't even speak enough english to understand any network security laws. Tightening down domestically will not solve the problem. The best solution is to let the white hats work, let the admins use all the tools possible to defend their networks, and let the people that best understand the problem deal with it.
When solar power finally becomes a common source of power, the arrays won't be attached to the cars. The Better wasy to do this is to have a relatively large, high efficency array mounted on the roof of your garage or something, and then just pjug your car in at night. This is not currently feasible due to limitations of the battery technology. When things such as high density lithium polymers reach production, this concept becomes more likely. But the energy storage medium doesn't have to be a battery. It is just as easy to use a fuel cell or a capacitor to store power. All these technologies exist, but are not common or far enough along in developement to be all that practical for daily usage.
I'm a member of the Principia College Team (7th ASC) and I'm leaving for WSC tommorrow. Our team is just scouting this race, so hopefully i'll have time to post a thing two to /.
Well lets see, there are currently three residents on the ISS, and it is designed to have a crew of seven three of those being used to run the station. And oh thats right, only one of the science modules is currently on the station. So it no blinkin wonder. But hey everybody wants to be the master of something, and he simply chose to be master of the obvious.