oh, I don't know. Given the choice of your 16 y.o. son being in the front seat, or in the back with a 16 y.o girl, I take the former. Sadly, many kids did not learn enough about BC over the last 8 years.
It appears that physical buttons are in the center console. It is the forward center that has the touchscreen. But, as I looked over those pics, it appears that the bottom row of "buttons" are invariant. To be honest, if you have a RFID, then everybody will most likely get their OWN layout. I am guessing that the key may actually contain your preferred layout, so that you can move from car to car (car is just told to accept a key).
I am amazed that they think that it failed. Many of the higher organisms WILL die AND fall to the bottom. What just happened is that we showed that we can restore a big part of the ocean with this approach, which will create rich feeding grounds, which will also pull carbon out of the ocean, just a bit delayed.
Poor button texts, then. Kate uses "Save", "Don't save" and "Abort closing" --- much clearer.
Agreed. But I was simply explaining what it did. The other is still understandable.
Even in the states it is only 8/hr, and they are more likely to be competent as well as calm down an American. Likewise, somebody from EU, might prefer talking to somebody in UK, or Germany. And that is about the same in terms of pay. At this time, far too many Americans and Europeans get upset about talking to others outside of their area.
I hated spell-check and find in kde 3. Love it now. I know that both were borrowed from firefox, but does not matter.
The root window now allows for more interesting items.
While I coded on kde 1, 2 and a little on 3, I have not done so on 4. From what I have seen it appears that the api has undergone some sane changes. Now that I am through with a 4 y divorce, I will most likely get back to doing some coding.
Apple, like windows, ALL have their issues when doing major changes. 3 to 4 was a major jump, along the lines 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 (go figure; MAJOR VERSION CHANGE). 4 IS having some issues. Not all the apps have been (or even will be) ported. BUT things WILL settle down and more importantly, progress will continue. I can understand your not moving ppl to 4 yet. I am currently typing this on kubuntu jaunty, and see issues with KDE as well as the distro (though it IS an alpha). I hate the way certain things are being done. BUT it will still settle down in another release.
Look. This happens ALL the time, with all projects. You have the window fan bois combined with the GNOME noobies, etc, all of which are far more interested in not having competition. Ignore them. It happens to ALL platforms. In addition, some of what can be taken for trolls are actually not, but grips coming from ppl who want to operate outside of the process. The simple fact is, that some of these are legitimate. Not a problem. Some will take these ideas and run them back to the group.
You're lugging dead weight up into orbit either way, but you're actually lugging less with the DC-X.
Hmmm. IANARE, but somehow that seems surprising. You sure about that?
I'd take an inefficient, inelegant DC-X today over an idealized spaceplane tomorrow.
Fair enough. Of course, the X-33 was basically done when W's ppl killed it and kept it down. What has amazed me is that little of the new tech made it into other items.
NASA originally wanted the 2 part airplane/spacecraft. They really were going to use expendable rockets for cargo (such as Saturn), while using the craft similar to Scaled Composites (the carrier aircraft would have been different). Nixon nixed that idea and pushed their working with the air force on a space truck.
Delta Clipper was always a mistake for earth WRT going to orbit and back. We have the ability to actually fly or use a much lighter parachute with a load. Of course, the clipper is exactly what is needed for the moon, and something similar for mars.
As to the count of warheads, China is still actively building new warheads and they are neutrons, not regular H2 bombs. The real problem is that nobody publically knows how much CHina really has. They will not show or announce it. The west and even Russia do announce theirs, and have been shown to be fairly accurate over the decades.
Decades behind EU in space? You kidding? Eu has still not launched a person. They have a decent non-manned system up there, but China is focused heavily on a space system devoted not to science or civilian expansion, but to their military. That is an issue.
Like I said about the base, I am not surprised that China is trying to put a base in the gulf. W/neo-cons were trying to locate our core nuke platforms to Texas, which makes it a VERY target.
I think that if CHina were to invade another nation that is not connected to us via agreement that we could NOT do anything. Basically, we are now finacially strapped and unable to handle a war with any major nation without resorting to nukes. That is why when Russia did the georgia job, we sat back. McCain made a big deal of it, but even W had enough sense to keep quiet. Basically, with our deficit and being in 2 wars (one of which was insane), we no longer have the ability to do another. EU has learned that wars ALWAYS come with major costs, so they would sit aside as long as it is not one of their bases.
I am always amazed when I see conservatives scream that volcanoes put out far more CO2 than our cars do, while ignoring simple math like this. Nice post.
Power steering is not needed on a small car. Likewise, ABS is really only good for mixed conditions (i.e. snow, ice, regular roads). India does not get snow through most of it. Airbags probably would be good, but belts will do the trick.
hehehe. I always love that argument. We have had about a DECADE on this. The reason is that until about mid 90's, it was not accepted that there was an issue. To call the west hypocritical over that is a joke. Now, most of us know better. What is needed is to change directions, but which way? We know that having India, China, and Brazil follow our path is absolutely the WRONG answer. So, you are just plain wrong.
I am more concerned that this kind of idea is even in the west. It seems that we have a LOT of facism going on. In light of Biden's ties to the RIAA and even the current negotiation of a new international copyright treaty that is not being shown (even with a FOIA), it makes you wonder.
Actually, China now has more boomers AND attack subs than all of EU with more on the way. Only Russia and US have more. They bought an aircraft carrier from Russia claiming that they were going to turn it into a casino, but have instead used it for their military; basically they have started constructing one (that we know of). They are converting their nuke warheads to neutrons (good for killing ppl but leaving infrastructure in place). As I mentioned earlier, their military is moving into space in a BIG way, while at the same time claiming that they want to prohibit space weapons. Total BS on that one.
Lets assume that you are correct and that this is about nothing more than protecting "their" area (personally, I do not see Taiwan as being theirs, but....) as well as defeating their own ppl. Then why do a massive build-up and have it geared around FAR attacks, not close defense? Even now, they are cutting a deal with Venezuela which involves putting forward bases there. Ok, we have ours in Korea and Japan so we can not say much, but this shows that China is not about defense. Far from it. They are about to project power elsewhere. In fact, I would say that the westernization was PARTIALLY about keeping their citizens in check, but also about building up a modern defense to take on the west.
Who to attack? Lots of places. And I seriously doubt that we, or others in the west will protect them (except where we already have agreements in place such as Taiwan; though keep in mind that Taiwan, now, has a VERY china friendly leader ). I am also not convinced that they will lose control of their citizens. They have control of their network, and control how ppl communicate. With a booming economy, ppl are far too busy trying to beat the Jones, that they do not care as much about their gov (who apparently, is becoming less and less intrusive in everyday life of the average Chinese). Heck, look at how the US acted when we were "attacked". We backed total IDIOTs, even to the point of putting us in Iraq, with ppl like W and Rumsfeld in charge. Heck, even now, they are currently claiming that our spying more than 100 miles off-shore is illegal, when in fact, international law allows. Heck, they are spying on us at our DOCKS via their fishing boats. But their gov lies about it to their own ppl which is setting the stage for future war.
Lets leave military alone. When we gave them MFN status, it was with the agreement that they would drop their trade barriers in 2004 AND free up their money. The barriers are still in place and they now use a "basket" which their gov controls to keep it relative to the dollar and euro (if euro rise against dollar, then so will yuan). Basically, their trade is designed to bleed us dry. Oddly, I do not blame China for this. I blame W for not enforcing that. But he was far more interested in having Chinese silence of his Iraqi occupation. But CHina is not interested in 2 way trade. They want control. First by economics, next by threat of military, and if needed, by direct action.
Look, power houses are NEVER where branches are. They are where HEADQUARTERS are. Branches are always closed FIRST. Dublin was nothing but a set of branches. That is why places like China have worked hard to get branches there, THEN steal whatever tech it can and build new small businesses. These countries KNOW that information can and will be pulled from an area unless you have HQ.
China is working heavily on Space Weapons and new Nukes (sub, missiles and planes). Their spying in the west has really changed over the last decade. Back then it was industrial espionage. Now, it is about how we make our weapons. For grins, lets assume that you were right. Why put in space 1 civilian space station (ran by their military), and then a series of military only space stations? What purpose does the MOS for the military have? Only the ability to re-configure new weapons at will. Otherwise a regular sat is far more suited for a military operation. Likewise, they are now building 2-4 new nuke subs EACH YEAR. Nobody is certain how many more hulls are started since the construction is now underground in a new hidden sub base. Why not do this in the opening? Their space budget apparently does not reflect what they announce publicly. The fact that a series of new military only space station are being built and was not part of their budget should say that a LOT more is going on then meets the eye. Right now, Chinas DOD budget it though to be double what USs is, even though we are in 2 separate wars.
In addition, they have been quietly beefing up forces in the Himalayas (which is where the vast majority of Indias water comes from) while trying hard to agitate the east Indians. Of course, India is aware of that, and moving more towards western ties.
I have little doubt that the average Chinese Civilian is no different than you, me , or anybody else in the world. Problem is that the Chinese gov is NOT the same critter. They have much bigger aspirations, than just control of China. More important, they have a coming issue with imbalance in the sexes, coming water shortages, major pollution problems, etc.
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oh, I don't know. Given the choice of your 16 y.o. son being in the front seat, or in the back with a 16 y.o girl, I take the former. Sadly, many kids did not learn enough about BC over the last 8 years.
It appears that physical buttons are in the center console. It is the forward center that has the touchscreen. But, as I looked over those pics, it appears that the bottom row of "buttons" are invariant. To be honest, if you have a RFID, then everybody will most likely get their OWN layout. I am guessing that the key may actually contain your preferred layout, so that you can move from car to car (car is just told to accept a key).
I am amazed that they think that it failed. Many of the higher organisms WILL die AND fall to the bottom. What just happened is that we showed that we can restore a big part of the ocean with this approach, which will create rich feeding grounds, which will also pull carbon out of the ocean, just a bit delayed.
More universities MUST join this. Preferably, a number of state universities. At that point, congressmen will have a difficult time saying no to this.
Poor button texts, then. Kate uses "Save", "Don't save" and "Abort closing" --- much clearer.
Agreed. But I was simply explaining what it did. The other is still understandable.
Even in the states it is only 8/hr, and they are more likely to be competent as well as calm down an American. Likewise, somebody from EU, might prefer talking to somebody in UK, or Germany. And that is about the same in terms of pay. At this time, far too many Americans and Europeans get upset about talking to others outside of their area.
I hated spell-check and find in kde 3. Love it now. I know that both were borrowed from firefox, but does not matter.
The root window now allows for more interesting items.
While I coded on kde 1, 2 and a little on 3, I have not done so on 4. From what I have seen it appears that the api has undergone some sane changes. Now that I am through with a 4 y divorce, I will most likely get back to doing some coding.
Apple, like windows, ALL have their issues when doing major changes. 3 to 4 was a major jump, along the lines 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 (go figure; MAJOR VERSION CHANGE). 4 IS having some issues. Not all the apps have been (or even will be) ported. BUT things WILL settle down and more importantly, progress will continue. I can understand your not moving ppl to 4 yet. I am currently typing this on kubuntu jaunty, and see issues with KDE as well as the distro (though it IS an alpha). I hate the way certain things are being done. BUT it will still settle down in another release.
Look. This happens ALL the time, with all projects. You have the window fan bois combined with the GNOME noobies, etc, all of which are far more interested in not having competition. Ignore them. It happens to ALL platforms. In addition, some of what can be taken for trolls are actually not, but grips coming from ppl who want to operate outside of the process. The simple fact is, that some of these are legitimate. Not a problem. Some will take these ideas and run them back to the group.
You hit the exit button, and this pops up.
There are many places where there are multiple operations occurring at one time.
thong. These are for taking the wild side.
You're lugging dead weight up into orbit either way, but you're actually lugging less with the DC-X.
Hmmm. IANARE, but somehow that seems surprising. You sure about that?
I'd take an inefficient, inelegant DC-X today over an idealized spaceplane tomorrow.
Fair enough. Of course, the X-33 was basically done when W's ppl killed it and kept it down. What has amazed me is that little of the new tech made it into other items.
NASA originally wanted the 2 part airplane/spacecraft. They really were going to use expendable rockets for cargo (such as Saturn), while using the craft similar to Scaled Composites (the carrier aircraft would have been different). Nixon nixed that idea and pushed their working with the air force on a space truck.
Delta Clipper was always a mistake for earth WRT going to orbit and back. We have the ability to actually fly or use a much lighter parachute with a load. Of course, the clipper is exactly what is needed for the moon, and something similar for mars.
A maglev is NOT complex. Current implementations are, but the core concept is actually simpler than a wheel, transmission, motor combo.
I'm not really sure why you think that China is better equipped than Europe, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_the_European_Union#Member_States.27_military_spending You'll see Europe's military spending dwarfs that of Chinas with only the US above it. Similarly the number of active troops in Europe is 8 million vs. China's active 2 million. When you combine those two figures and realise that not only does Europe have 4 times the active military personnel of China, they're also far, far better equipped due to having 6 times the budget (~$300bn US vs. China's ~$50bn US). First, 1 dollar spent here in the US or EU is NOT the same as one dollar in China. 1 million spent in China goes MUCH further than 1 million to here. That is a major issue with such reports. .5 mil, serbia, croatia, etc who are NOT part of EU). OTH, China DOES have 2.25 million active troops.
Second that is what is reported. ALL of US and EU put their TOTAL budget out on the front. We have black sections, but we know top of what we spend and deficits. OTH, china does not. For example, it is now known that China is spending more than 2x on their space program for the last several years, than what they report. Their reported budget would not even cover their manned program, let alone their current unmanned work.
It is also thought that their military spending is upwards of 10X their current reported. In fact, their reported budget would cover ONLY their local budget for LOCAL control. It does not begin to take in account for their subs, and other new ships, their new sub base.
A better look is to see what their forces currently are, AND where are they building. China has double the size of our armed forces, even though we are in 2 wars. Not surprising considering that they use many locally.
THe problem is when a nation is building up MUCH faster than any other nation has in previous history. For example, they have built 60 new ships over the last 8 years. If these were cruisers, not a big deal. But, it is not. They are currently putting together 2-4 new nukes PER YEAR. If they stay at that pace, in another 4 years, they will surpase US's (and we assume that they are only starting that few; we no longer know PUBLICALLY since they are building in a "hidden" base on Hainan island).
btw, where do you get 8 million for EU active troops? According to that link, it was 2.8 mi (which included turkey's
As to the count of warheads, China is still actively building new warheads and they are neutrons, not regular H2 bombs. The real problem is that nobody publically knows how much CHina really has. They will not show or announce it. The west and even Russia do announce theirs, and have been shown to be fairly accurate over the decades.
Decades behind EU in space? You kidding? Eu has still not launched a person. They have a decent non-manned system up there, but China is focused heavily on a space system devoted not to science or civilian expansion, but to their military. That is an issue.
Like I said about the base, I am not surprised that China is trying to put a base in the gulf. W/neo-cons were trying to locate our core nuke platforms to Texas, which makes it a VERY target.
I think that if CHina were to invade another nation that is not connected to us via agreement that we could NOT do anything. Basically, we are now finacially strapped and unable to handle a war with any major nation without resorting to nukes. That is why when Russia did the georgia job, we sat back. McCain made a big deal of it, but even W had enough sense to keep quiet. Basically, with our deficit and being in 2 wars (one of which was insane), we no longer have the ability to do another. EU has learned that wars ALWAYS come with major costs, so they would sit aside as long as it is not one of their bases.
I know. Those jokes are getting old and haggard like Sarah. Yes?
I am always amazed when I see conservatives scream that volcanoes put out far more CO2 than our cars do, while ignoring simple math like this. Nice post.
upsetting her god...
Why? how did she upset the neo-cons?
Power steering is not needed on a small car. Likewise, ABS is really only good for mixed conditions (i.e. snow, ice, regular roads). India does not get snow through most of it. Airbags probably would be good, but belts will do the trick.
hehehe. I always love that argument. We have had about a DECADE on this. The reason is that until about mid 90's, it was not accepted that there was an issue. To call the west hypocritical over that is a joke. Now, most of us know better. What is needed is to change directions, but which way? We know that having India, China, and Brazil follow our path is absolutely the WRONG answer. So, you are just plain wrong.
I am more concerned that this kind of idea is even in the west. It seems that we have a LOT of facism going on. In light of Biden's ties to the RIAA and even the current negotiation of a new international copyright treaty that is not being shown (even with a FOIA), it makes you wonder.
Actually, China now has more boomers AND attack subs than all of EU with more on the way. Only Russia and US have more. They bought an aircraft carrier from Russia claiming that they were going to turn it into a casino, but have instead used it for their military; basically they have started constructing one (that we know of). They are converting their nuke warheads to neutrons (good for killing ppl but leaving infrastructure in place). As I mentioned earlier, their military is moving into space in a BIG way, while at the same time claiming that they want to prohibit space weapons. Total BS on that one.
Lets assume that you are correct and that this is about nothing more than protecting "their" area (personally, I do not see Taiwan as being theirs, but....) as well as defeating their own ppl. Then why do a massive build-up and have it geared around FAR attacks, not close defense? Even now, they are cutting a deal with Venezuela which involves putting forward bases there. Ok, we have ours in Korea and Japan so we can not say much, but this shows that China is not about defense. Far from it. They are about to project power elsewhere. In fact, I would say that the westernization was PARTIALLY about keeping their citizens in check, but also about building up a modern defense to take on the west.
Who to attack? Lots of places. And I seriously doubt that we, or others in the west will protect them (except where we already have agreements in place such as Taiwan; though keep in mind that Taiwan, now, has a VERY china friendly leader ). I am also not convinced that they will lose control of their citizens. They have control of their network, and control how ppl communicate. With a booming economy, ppl are far too busy trying to beat the Jones, that they do not care as much about their gov (who apparently, is becoming less and less intrusive in everyday life of the average Chinese). Heck, look at how the US acted when we were "attacked". We backed total IDIOTs, even to the point of putting us in Iraq, with ppl like W and Rumsfeld in charge. Heck, even now, they are currently claiming that our spying more than 100 miles off-shore is illegal, when in fact, international law allows. Heck, they are spying on us at our DOCKS via their fishing boats. But their gov lies about it to their own ppl which is setting the stage for future war.
Lets leave military alone. When we gave them MFN status, it was with the agreement that they would drop their trade barriers in 2004 AND free up their money. The barriers are still in place and they now use a "basket" which their gov controls to keep it relative to the dollar and euro (if euro rise against dollar, then so will yuan). Basically, their trade is designed to bleed us dry. Oddly, I do not blame China for this. I blame W for not enforcing that. But he was far more interested in having Chinese silence of his Iraqi occupation. But CHina is not interested in 2 way trade. They want control. First by economics, next by threat of military, and if needed, by direct action.
Look, power houses are NEVER where branches are. They are where HEADQUARTERS are. Branches are always closed FIRST. Dublin was nothing but a set of branches. That is why places like China have worked hard to get branches there, THEN steal whatever tech it can and build new small businesses. These countries KNOW that information can and will be pulled from an area unless you have HQ.
China is working heavily on Space Weapons and new Nukes (sub, missiles and planes). Their spying in the west has really changed over the last decade. Back then it was industrial espionage. Now, it is about how we make our weapons. For grins, lets assume that you were right. Why put in space 1 civilian space station (ran by their military), and then a series of military only space stations? What purpose does the MOS for the military have? Only the ability to re-configure new weapons at will. Otherwise a regular sat is far more suited for a military operation. Likewise, they are now building 2-4 new nuke subs EACH YEAR. Nobody is certain how many more hulls are started since the construction is now underground in a new hidden sub base. Why not do this in the opening? Their space budget apparently does not reflect what they announce publicly. The fact that a series of new military only space station are being built and was not part of their budget should say that a LOT more is going on then meets the eye. Right now, Chinas DOD budget it though to be double what USs is, even though we are in 2 separate wars.
In addition, they have been quietly beefing up forces in the Himalayas (which is where the vast majority of Indias water comes from) while trying hard to agitate the east Indians. Of course, India is aware of that, and moving more towards western ties.
I have little doubt that the average Chinese Civilian is no different than you, me , or anybody else in the world. Problem is that the Chinese gov is NOT the same critter. They have much bigger aspirations, than just control of China. More important, they have a coming issue with imbalance in the sexes, coming water shortages, major pollution problems, etc.