"Pterosaurs are close cousins of the dinosaurs but had a very different look and lifestyle. Their bodies were covered by hair-like structures that arose independently from the hair we know today on mammals,"
That's interesting because IIRC, the release names used to named after landmarks on the way to Pheonix, from Pascadero -- they even had a cool map on the Phoenix milestone page. Having used Phoenix (FireFox) since the first 0.1 release, I was kind of disappointed when this was lost in the name change fiasco. Nevertheless, since I live in auckland (not far from one tree hill) I guess I shouldn't complain:-)
Actually if you look closely, netscape/moz are increasing also, just slower that IE6.... Interesting how there are about as many moz users as IE 5.x currently.
Steel is generally much more comfortable (especially on crappy roads with three-inch-wide cracks, like around here). This is because it is more flexible and absorbs the jolts better than aluminum - although, it also absorbs a small amount of the energy you put into each pedal stroke too.
This is a very big consideration -- I've primarily ridden 3 road bikes -- my dad's old steel frame, a newer, stiffer alchemy (heavier aluminuim frame), and now a spanking new Giant TCR2 (alloy frame w/ carbon forks and seatpost). The difference between all three bikes is astounding -- It is true that the steel frame was a very comfortable ride, but it was absolutely hellish on hills because of the geometry and the power that the frame absorbed. My new bike combines the best of both worlds IMHO -- the carbon is in the forks and seatpost -- i.e. making the ride significantly smoother, yet the alloy frame is lighter and stonger than the aluminium, meaning more energy reaches the road.
Steel frames are a lot more durable too - your steel bike will probably be in better shape after a minor wreck than an alluminum frame.
From what I understand, aluminium is also more suceptible to cracks etc, since it tends to just snap rather than bending like steel.
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Don't know about tuna, if anchovies are anything to go by, it'll be a few billion dollars :-)
not according to the story:
"There is nothing close to pterosaurs alive today."
so... tell me which pterosaurs are alive today?
This may not make any difference, but pterosaurs were not actually dinosaurs (they are Archosaurs). They are closely related however. c.f. http://www.projectexploration.org/news_121803.htm,
"Pterosaurs are close cousins of the dinosaurs but had a very different look and lifestyle. Their bodies were covered by hair-like structures that arose independently from the hair we know today on mammals,"
http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php?date=2004-10- 01&res=l/
Not quite, but http://www.hanzismatter.com/ is close...
Curses! Foiled again!!!
That's interesting because IIRC, the release names used to named after landmarks on the way to Pheonix, from Pascadero -- they even had a cool map on the Phoenix milestone page. Having used Phoenix (FireFox) since the first 0.1 release, I was kind of disappointed when this was lost in the name change fiasco. Nevertheless, since I live in auckland (not far from one tree hill) I guess I shouldn't complain :-)
or dying? On a serious note -- how many people still use Alpha? It is a shame to see such an elegantly designed processor die.
Actually if you look closely, netscape/moz are increasing also, just slower that IE6.... Interesting how there are about as many moz users as IE 5.x currently.
If I were a pedestrian in sweden all I would be thinking is... WTF.
Steel is generally much more comfortable (especially on crappy roads with three-inch-wide cracks, like around here). This is because it is more flexible and absorbs the jolts better than aluminum - although, it also absorbs a small amount of the energy you put into each pedal stroke too.
This is a very big consideration -- I've primarily ridden 3 road bikes -- my dad's old steel frame, a newer, stiffer alchemy (heavier aluminuim frame), and now a spanking new Giant TCR2 (alloy frame w/ carbon forks and seatpost). The difference between all three bikes is astounding -- It is true that the steel frame was a very comfortable ride, but it was absolutely hellish on hills because of the geometry and the power that the frame absorbed. My new bike combines the best of both worlds IMHO -- the carbon is in the forks and seatpost -- i.e. making the ride significantly smoother, yet the alloy frame is lighter and stonger than the aluminium, meaning more energy reaches the road.
Steel frames are a lot more durable too - your steel bike will probably be in better shape after a minor wreck than an alluminum frame.
From what I understand, aluminium is also more suceptible to cracks etc, since it tends to just snap rather than bending like steel.
It could just be my copy, but the troll appears on page 180 ...Score: -1 Troll