I was a big Opera fan back in the day, but have moved on to Firefox since. Mozilla would have to disappear entirely for me to switch to yet another proprietory Webkit/Blink browser.
If Mozilla's "paralleling" anything that would be Netscape, not Sun, which of course is ironic given where Mozilla comes from. Just as Netscape lost to Microsoft when IE was included in Windows, Mozilla's losing market share because Google puts the "Download Chrome" on its search landing page.
The easiest way to solve problems with gas supply in Europe is to build more pipelines to/from Russia that bypass areas of political instability. Firstly, allow the construction of the South Stream pipeline - paid for in full by Russia. Secondly, open the second half of the OPAL pipeline to Russia. Neither of those options would cost Europe a cent.
but Canada has far tighter immigration controls than the US
No it doesn't. If you work in certain fields, all you need to do is show up at the border with a letter of employment.
Only if you come from certain countries (possibly just the U.S.). If you come from one of the countries targeted by this H1B extension program (e.g. India), you most certainly need more than just a letter of employment. Not to mention that you won't be allowed on the plane without an entry visa.
Mangalyaan's six month mission is about collecting data that will be studied, reviewed, and scrutinized for far longer than the age of a "Gravity" blu-ray. It will continue to pay dividends long after its orbit has decayed. its actions pave the way for discoveries into planetary physics and science, not coffee mugs and concession sales. Mangalyaan's science may one day help solve some of the most complex questions in astrophysics, or it may help start colonies on other planets. Mangalyaan's goal is science, knowledge, and progress toward a bright future.
I think you are getting a little over-excited about the importance of Mangalyaan to "planetary physics and science". As the article correctly states, it's essentially a demonstration that "we can do it too" (from the Indian point of view). Its scientific value is fairly small given the number of Mars missions other countries have launched or will launch in the near future. It does help build local expertise in space engineering in India which one day may or may not make a significant contribution to mankind's efforts to solve complex scientific questions or colonize other planets.
P.S. It has nothing to do with astrophysics.
Analogies are just analogies. My point was that one doesn't have to be oppressed to want to be independent. If you like marriage analogies, you may have heard of "irreconcilable differences". Is the UK oppressed by the EU? No? Then why are they threatening to get out all the time?
I don't pretend to know what Salmond has managed to put in the heads of a significant chunk of the Scottish population, but comparing Scotland to a whiny wife who couldn't pay her bills definitely stinks of the infamous English snobbery and (false!) sense of superiority - something you accuse Salmond of. The UK itself is so deep in debt, that it has no right to lecture anyone on finances.
Does one have to be oppressed to want independence? Do children leave parents' nests to live on their own because they are oppressed or because it's natural to want to live independently?
It seemed like the over-65's were more concerned about their pensions with all the threats of financial pressure coming from London. Their concern was not unjustified, but it's sad that the concept of independence and sovereignty boils down to mere money for some (or most) people.
For the Scottish people - their heritage and nationality received much attention (hell I didn't know there WAS a Scottish flag before this).
Oh, boy. Should I make a nasty comment about American education? Well, here is another revelation for you - the Scottish flag is part of the UK flag https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
In 30 years, the way things are going the UK proper may as well be bankrupt, socially and racially divided, a shadow of its former glory, and Scotland might regret having not voted yes, even if their oil runs out.
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How do you explain the fact that Russia is still delivering US cargo and people to the ISS?
I was a big Opera fan back in the day, but have moved on to Firefox since. Mozilla would have to disappear entirely for me to switch to yet another proprietory Webkit/Blink browser.
If Mozilla's "paralleling" anything that would be Netscape, not Sun, which of course is ironic given where Mozilla comes from. Just as Netscape lost to Microsoft when IE was included in Windows, Mozilla's losing market share because Google puts the "Download Chrome" on its search landing page.
Wouldn't being self-sufficient make the US engage in more wars? No dependence on others would mean no real consequences... Pretty much like now.
Berkshire Hathaway also owns a large stake in Suncor, one of the largest oil sands producers.
Can't seem to find a link to any official government document about this. On the other hand, people tend to readily believe anything about Russia.
How about a robot [arm] that can build Ikea furniture?
Are you seriously bringing up Ukraine in this topic?
It's all relative.
not all Russians are bad people?
I'll keep using VLC anyways.
The easiest way to solve problems with gas supply in Europe is to build more pipelines to/from Russia that bypass areas of political instability. Firstly, allow the construction of the South Stream pipeline - paid for in full by Russia. Secondly, open the second half of the OPAL pipeline to Russia. Neither of those options would cost Europe a cent.
Yeah, hard to argue with this...
Ironically, those Star Wars character candidates are more adequate than most of Ukrainian mainstream politicians...
but Canada has far tighter immigration controls than the US
No it doesn't. If you work in certain fields, all you need to do is show up at the border with a letter of employment.
Only if you come from certain countries (possibly just the U.S.). If you come from one of the countries targeted by this H1B extension program (e.g. India), you most certainly need more than just a letter of employment. Not to mention that you won't be allowed on the plane without an entry visa.
Mangalyaan's six month mission is about collecting data that will be studied, reviewed, and scrutinized for far longer than the age of a "Gravity" blu-ray. It will continue to pay dividends long after its orbit has decayed. its actions pave the way for discoveries into planetary physics and science, not coffee mugs and concession sales. Mangalyaan's science may one day help solve some of the most complex questions in astrophysics, or it may help start colonies on other planets. Mangalyaan's goal is science, knowledge, and progress toward a bright future.
I think you are getting a little over-excited about the importance of Mangalyaan to "planetary physics and science". As the article correctly states, it's essentially a demonstration that "we can do it too" (from the Indian point of view). Its scientific value is fairly small given the number of Mars missions other countries have launched or will launch in the near future. It does help build local expertise in space engineering in India which one day may or may not make a significant contribution to mankind's efforts to solve complex scientific questions or colonize other planets.
P.S. It has nothing to do with astrophysics.
Analogies are just analogies. My point was that one doesn't have to be oppressed to want to be independent. If you like marriage analogies, you may have heard of "irreconcilable differences".
Is the UK oppressed by the EU? No? Then why are they threatening to get out all the time?
I don't pretend to know what Salmond has managed to put in the heads of a significant chunk of the Scottish population, but comparing Scotland to a whiny wife who couldn't pay her bills definitely stinks of the infamous English snobbery and (false!) sense of superiority - something you accuse Salmond of. The UK itself is so deep in debt, that it has no right to lecture anyone on finances.
Does one have to be oppressed to want independence? Do children leave parents' nests to live on their own because they are oppressed or because it's natural to want to live independently?
Yeah, I'm sure the Scotts would be living in stone age now if it weren't for the English.
That was before 2008.
You think Netflix's selection is shit? Try Netflix Canada. They'd have to pay me to subscribe to their service.
It seemed like the over-65's were more concerned about their pensions with all the threats of financial pressure coming from London. Their concern was not unjustified, but it's sad that the concept of independence and sovereignty boils down to mere money for some (or most) people.
For the Scottish people - their heritage and nationality received much attention (hell I didn't know there WAS a Scottish flag before this).
Oh, boy. Should I make a nasty comment about American education? Well, here is another revelation for you - the Scottish flag is part of the UK flag https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
So 1 in 4 Americans wants to secede, 1 is an idiot. What about the other 2 (out of 4)?
In 30 years, the way things are going the UK proper may as well be bankrupt, socially and racially divided, a shadow of its former glory, and Scotland might regret having not voted yes, even if their oil runs out.