Right now, Windows really is pure crap. For all the fanbois that defend it, it remains a joke (and the fanbois prove their total ignorance). BUT, the problem remains that IFF Windows ever gets to be more secured than say Linux, mac, or even DOS, then the crackers WILL focus on less secured systems. Basically, this will be a case of not having to run faster than the bear, but simply having to run faster than somebody else. At this time, nearly ALL OTHER OSs are more secure than Windows. Something like this COULD BE A GAME CHANGER.
We have done SO MANY things wrong over the last 8 years. This is but one more item. You would think that by this time, they would push to use the electrical grid itself, with a back up on the federal internet. Nope. Just more garbage that was pushed for far too long.
First, DHS is staffed by total incompetents. I used to work with two of their original top ppl. They were a group that was loyal to W and the neo-cons first, then loyal to the corp, finally, loyal the nation. Total idiots. Second, NSA was suppose to have this. It is their job to protect our electronic frontier. They were doing a good job of it (QUIETLY), until DHS jumped in. And as to the interference, it was a good thing. DHS was back to trying to push America on one standard.
Finally, I am not convinced that moving this into the white house is a good thing. For our operations to be protected, it is going to require a NONE POLITICAL GROUP. NSA is OVERALL A-political. The white house by definition is political. Even if Obama is moderate (not sure that he is), and tries to be none political, it is certain that everyone around him IS political.
We did sell weapons to Taiwan. But when did that occur? Only after China built a WHOLE LOT OF NEW WEAPONS and POINTED THEM AT TAIWAN. Basically, once China put in an overwhelming amount of arsenol, then we sold them.
We have a base in Vietnam? Really? I could have sworn that we pulled out of there in 1975, do not even have an embassy there. Please show me the info about out base there.
Yes, our intelligence ships DO travel within 100 miles of their coast. Why do you think that is? Think that it might have something to do with INTERNATIONAL LAW THAT SAYS THAT IT IS LEGAL? Perhaps the fact that China sends intel ships to 100 miles off OUR SHORES might have something to do with it? Or do you not realize that they have large fishing ships that come here to "fish", but when we do coast guard inspections of them, we do not notice that there is large untapped space that nobody can get to? Or how about the fancy antenna's on top? BTW, their "fishing" ships get MUCH closer than 100 miles. Why is it ok for CHina to do this even closer, but not for America?
They can arm all they want. So must we. That is why we have not flown the F-22 in Iraq. Likewise, think there is a reason why we are getting real friendly with India? In addition, I find it amazing how ppl claim that America is doing space weapons, while China is the one who is putting up 2 different version of space stations; 1 ran by their military, but for "civilian" use, while another set of them will be ran PURELY by their military.
Funny. You speak in the plural sense of an American, but your garbage is just that; garbage. You object to CO2, but think that China should be allowed to increase, while the rest of the world decreases? You are one twisted individual. Personally, I am pushing for a VAT on all MANUFACTURED GOODS based on carbon and pollution. That includes imported goods.
For a guy who pretends to be American, how can you think that China is correct all the time, while America is 100% wrong? You seem to think that global warming is an issue, but find no issue with China increasing theirs significantly, even though they are number 1 in pollution and carbon emissions.
Well, I agree with you somewhat about Russia. I think that W/neo-cons HAVE provoked. But those missles really are not about Russia (or iran to be honest).
First, we can do both. Second, we NEED ROBOTICS. The west can NOT compete economically against other nations UNLESS we give up our standard of living. The simple fact is, that America made great gains against old Europe by creating automated machinery as well as having lower costs energy coupled with EUs many nations desire to invade each other and lose their status via wars. That is what made us what we were 10 years ago (W and the neo-cons, and I am starting to think Obama and the dems, have been giving it away to china). The ONLY way to move forward is to have robotics, automated machines, and LOW COSTS ENERGY, coupled with expansion (meaning off this rock). By doing robots like this, we can send them to the moon before we get there and have them building permanent structures for us. As to biological research, that goes on.
The cold war never ended for either China or Russia. Both are still engaged in it. We (as in all citizens; not just the wests) just keep hoping for something different. China has moved the war to economic at this time, but is quietly building up nuke subs, as well as space based weapons. On the economic front, they have tied their money to the dollar, and the Euro. In addition, they have selective trade barriers. Basically, Japan is their largest import because they are hoping that in the future they will control them one way or another. Even now, they are pushing to be allowed to NOT have to control their CO2 or other pollution, while they expect all others in the west to control theirs (That is why I still say drop the cap/trade and move to a time incremental VAT tax on ALL goods based on Pollution).
Russia has EU by their energy demands. The best thing that EU could do is move off gas heating and power and move to geo-thermal HVAC. That would drop their MAIN dependency on Russia. In addition, it would stimulate their economy quickly. By moving to electric, then they can change out the production rather quickly to say Solar Thermal backed up by natural gas (later with thermal storage), Wind, geo-thermal, tidal (very possible in EU because of the high coastline to area ratio), etc and nukes.
Yes, but that would not have solved this one. This was about social engineering. Personally, I prefer the electronic voting, but no doubt about, a paper trial is absolutely needed. In fact, I do not trust a company, like diebold, who does not want a paper trail. Why? Because they would get to make money from it. If they are objecting to it, then it means that they are making more money elsewhere.
Yes, he was a dem. OTH, a polling place requires BOTH pub and dems. And in a heavy pub area, I would expect most of the rest to be pubs. But no doubt about it, this scheme required at least one or more corrupt dems.
Actually, I was just thinking about this. You are half right. This county IS republican. So, nobody would pay for LOCAL election. Instead, it would have to be somebody who is state-wide or national-wide. In addition, this area DOES make sense to pull this. The reason is that if a heavy dem area suddenly voted for a pub or even was close, that would indicate some sort of fraud. But in a moderately heavy republican area, it is possible to shift a number of votes for a dem to pubs, pushing the election. In addition, it will be a LOT easier to get pubs to do this for pubs, then to get dems to do this for a pub.
Actually, with the old systems (typically the butterflies), you could not pull this kind of scam. It was designed in to prevent anything similar. So, this is just ONE type of treason that is more local. I am guessing that we will find more at a later time.
It's not just about when the money is spent, it's also how much damage is done to the financial sector while no decision is made and no bill is passed and credit is frozen. From what everyone's said, we've already blown the Sweden timeframe. The option to follow that model is already pretty much gone.
Actually, it is not. It is about adjusting our mindset and getting us to relax again. Right now, businesses and consumers had stopped buying. Apparently, in the last several weeks, we appear to be buying again. Housing starts have increased. Now, the question is how long will this continue. If it is short term like W's refund give aways, then we are SCREWED. OTH, the stimulus was designed to last a while.
According to a friend of mine working at one of these companies, at 80/bl, they are profitable. The other company has claimed that the break-even is below 100. In the mean time, both are working on their algae trying to make it more efficient, which would only lower the price point. At 80/bl, our economies will not crash. In fact, far from it. Roughly 80-100/bl is an interesting break point in that it is much cheaper to move over not just to algae derived fuel, but also moves us heavily into efficiency mode. The problem is that when the price is VERY high, or very low, it kills companies. In addition, the real problem is when the price moves up or down very fast. But make no mistake about it. If algae derived fuel (either gas directly, or a bio-diesel) can be come profitable, then costs will be lowered over time for it and we will see 40/bl and lower for man made oil, while in the ground will only be extracted for the very large chains (those are not made easily with algae).
It is for that very reason why I believe that the west should put in a time incremental vat on all goods. Basically, over a period of time, it should increase on all goods based on the emissions of pollution (including CO2) from the region where product was made. If country is open about pollution (and not having been found cheating), then it can be made regional. If country is caught lying/cheating, then vat rate is applied against all items from that country.
bio-fuel taking up space is only true if you consider plants (basically a 2d process). OTH, if you move to algae, a simple organism that grows 3D in water, it takes no resources from food, and can actually help the environment. For example one study showed that algae grown in Salton sea would provide ALL OF THE US POWER AND allow for exports. How to feed it? From LAs waste. It loves the crap.
LONG before we hit that, we will have switched our economy to using oil from algae. After all, what is oil? Simply the membranes from algae, plants, and animals from eons passed. We will shortly grow most of that cheaper than it takes to recover it (sapphire energy, solix to name but two).
Wind is VERY viable and growing. Shells exit will have no impact. Solar PV IS expensive and really is not viable at this time. BUT Solar Thermal is actually cheaper than Coal. Sadly, far too many idiots push the PV side because it is unobtrusive and ppl have delusions of being unhooked from the big bad electric company. Until storage is cheap, it will not happen. If shell and other companies are smart, they would push into geo-thermal as well as solar thermal. In Solar Thermal, back up the operation with natural gas. In this fashion, it allows for converting to AE at a very low costs (less capital), while helping to buffer against price increases. Once the price of Natural gas goes up, then start adding thermal storage to these.
That is odd. Firestone is still making tires. How are they dead? The ceo of that time is still the CEO. Bidgestone has changed nothing, but cost them a very little bit of pocket change. Less money was paid out then a 1 year PROFIT (not revenue) over the ford/Wilderness debacle. How is that they are dead?
A company who is not jailed or executed; whose top execs are immune from prosecution; will never have a sense of responsibility. That is exactly why we are in todays debacle.
Actually, a snake, or a person can be punished with death. As such, the vast majority of snakes will not go after a cow. Companies are not. In fact, because we do not hold most execs responsible, it allows them to act in ways that are contrary to even their long term good. In fact, I would say the push over the last 30 years to have American companies pursue profit at all else is what has left these companies in massive debt. Basically, we have amorals running amoral companies.
Personally, I am happy that they are doing this. First, Solar PV IS CURRENTLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE generator going. Solar THERMAL is a different thing. It is cheaper than coal is currently, if you do not include salt storage. They are looking at co2 sequestering. Ok. My guess is that shortly, somebody else will create a plant that uses Solar thermal for daytimes and then switches to Natural gas for cloudy/night. Mostly clean, EXCEPT for CO2. Sequester it, and things are good. The nice thing about such an approach is that it WILL lead to more AE.
Likewise, there are MANY other companies doing hydro and wind. Their pulling out will do nothing to harm them. IOW, they will continue.
That brings up the issue of bio-fuels. Far too many of you are thinking in terms of ethanol via corn, sugar cane, etc. That is a red herring (just like hydrogen production is). Skip that garbage and instead focus on converting crap (literally) to gas; ALGAE. There are several companies that are scaling up right now; Solix and Sapphire. Sapphire is doing gas production directly and they currently have it at less than 100/bl oil equivelence. BOTH of these companies need the price of oil to go up to around 80-85/bl and we are approaching that. These companies will likely get money from US and scale quickly. US MAY be a gas exporter within 4 years because of bio-fuels, combined with American cars moving towards electrical powering.
Even now, I look at the dependency that EU has on Russia for Natural Gas, and how Russia has used it. Shell can help break that. Ppl just need to think big and long term.
With that said, I am amazed that Shell, is walking away from things like hydro, and even wind. Foolish on their part. BUT, it still works out.
it should tie back to the real world. Show kids how to make hydrogen to fill balloons (either via electrolysis (carbon rods are east to get) or using strips of alumnium and sodium hydroxide. Likewise, how to make batteries. Heck, teach them how to make firecrackers. Once kids realize that they CAN make useful things, they will.
Let me guess, you are a product of the current generation.
First, my 2 y.o. is VERY advanced for his age. The fact that you would take potshots at a child speaks a lot about you and your upbringing. Basically, you are a coward.
Second, the 50's REQUIRED ALL STUDENTS TO TAKE A CERTAIN LEVEL. Yes, there were drop outs. But it was to support the family, not because the kids were lazy. In addition, even back then, the schools PUSHED excellence and rewarded those teachers that pushed it.Now, the unions put all teachers on same level. There is NO WHERE the diversity in electronics, electricity, chem, or even physics kits that we had back in the 60's and 70's, let alone even in the 80's. And when I see what has happened to chem kits over the last 8 years, I am disgusted. Math is doing fine? You kidding? I had algebra back in 8th grade and college Calc in high school sophomore year. Most of the kids in my school had algebra as sophomores. NOW, kids are lucky to exit high school with algebra. Up to par? Give me a break.
Finally, as to competition, there was plenty of competition through time. In fact, to be honest, I would say that there is less competition today then ever before. The reason is that nations such as China and India have fixed their money against dollars (ultimately all western currencies) and pull jobs away predicated on low costs. If it was really competitive, the world would handle things in similar fashion as the west does; open borders and freely traded money. The west is not fully open, but more than most will admit.
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Right now, Windows really is pure crap. For all the fanbois that defend it, it remains a joke (and the fanbois prove their total ignorance). BUT, the problem remains that IFF Windows ever gets to be more secured than say Linux, mac, or even DOS, then the crackers WILL focus on less secured systems. Basically, this will be a case of not having to run faster than the bear, but simply having to run faster than somebody else. At this time, nearly ALL OTHER OSs are more secure than Windows. Something like this COULD BE A GAME CHANGER.
We have done SO MANY things wrong over the last 8 years. This is but one more item. You would think that by this time, they would push to use the electrical grid itself, with a back up on the federal internet. Nope. Just more garbage that was pushed for far too long.
First, DHS is staffed by total incompetents. I used to work with two of their original top ppl. They were a group that was loyal to W and the neo-cons first, then loyal to the corp, finally, loyal the nation. Total idiots.
Second, NSA was suppose to have this. It is their job to protect our electronic frontier. They were doing a good job of it (QUIETLY), until DHS jumped in. And as to the interference, it was a good thing. DHS was back to trying to push America on one standard.
Finally, I am not convinced that moving this into the white house is a good thing. For our operations to be protected, it is going to require a NONE POLITICAL GROUP. NSA is OVERALL A-political. The white house by definition is political. Even if Obama is moderate (not sure that he is), and tries to be none political, it is certain that everyone around him IS political.
For a guy who pretends to be American, how can you think that China is correct all the time, while America is 100% wrong? You seem to think that global warming is an issue, but find no issue with China increasing theirs significantly, even though they are number 1 in pollution and carbon emissions.
Well, I agree with you somewhat about Russia. I think that W/neo-cons HAVE provoked. But those missles really are not about Russia (or iran to be honest).
First, we can do both. Second, we NEED ROBOTICS. The west can NOT compete economically against other nations UNLESS we give up our standard of living. The simple fact is, that America made great gains against old Europe by creating automated machinery as well as having lower costs energy coupled with EUs many nations desire to invade each other and lose their status via wars. That is what made us what we were 10 years ago (W and the neo-cons, and I am starting to think Obama and the dems, have been giving it away to china). The ONLY way to move forward is to have robotics, automated machines, and LOW COSTS ENERGY, coupled with expansion (meaning off this rock). By doing robots like this, we can send them to the moon before we get there and have them building permanent structures for us. As to biological research, that goes on.
The cold war never ended for either China or Russia. Both are still engaged in it. We (as in all citizens; not just the wests) just keep hoping for something different. China has moved the war to economic at this time, but is quietly building up nuke subs, as well as space based weapons. On the economic front, they have tied their money to the dollar, and the Euro. In addition, they have selective trade barriers. Basically, Japan is their largest import because they are hoping that in the future they will control them one way or another. Even now, they are pushing to be allowed to NOT have to control their CO2 or other pollution, while they expect all others in the west to control theirs (That is why I still say drop the cap/trade and move to a time incremental VAT tax on ALL goods based on Pollution).
Russia has EU by their energy demands. The best thing that EU could do is move off gas heating and power and move to geo-thermal HVAC. That would drop their MAIN dependency on Russia. In addition, it would stimulate their economy quickly. By moving to electric, then they can change out the production rather quickly to say Solar Thermal backed up by natural gas (later with thermal storage), Wind, geo-thermal, tidal (very possible in EU because of the high coastline to area ratio), etc and nukes.
Yes, but that would not have solved this one. This was about social engineering. Personally, I prefer the electronic voting, but no doubt about, a paper trial is absolutely needed. In fact, I do not trust a company, like diebold, who does not want a paper trail. Why? Because they would get to make money from it. If they are objecting to it, then it means that they are making more money elsewhere.
Yes, he was a dem. OTH, a polling place requires BOTH pub and dems. And in a heavy pub area, I would expect most of the rest to be pubs. But no doubt about it, this scheme required at least one or more corrupt dems.
Actually, I was just thinking about this. You are half right. This county IS republican. So, nobody would pay for LOCAL election. Instead, it would have to be somebody who is state-wide or national-wide. In addition, this area DOES make sense to pull this. The reason is that if a heavy dem area suddenly voted for a pub or even was close, that would indicate some sort of fraud. But in a moderately heavy republican area, it is possible to shift a number of votes for a dem to pubs, pushing the election. In addition, it will be a LOT easier to get pubs to do this for pubs, then to get dems to do this for a pub.
First, what were they before 2000.
Second, if the outcome was so certain beforehand, then why would somebody pay?
Actually, with the old systems (typically the butterflies), you could not pull this kind of scam. It was designed in to prevent anything similar. So, this is just ONE type of treason that is more local. I am guessing that we will find more at a later time.
Wish I had mod points. That was funny.
It's not just about when the money is spent, it's also how much damage is done to the financial sector while no decision is made and no bill is passed and credit is frozen. From what everyone's said, we've already blown the Sweden timeframe. The option to follow that model is already pretty much gone.
Actually, it is not. It is about adjusting our mindset and getting us to relax again. Right now, businesses and consumers had stopped buying. Apparently, in the last several weeks, we appear to be buying again. Housing starts have increased. Now, the question is how long will this continue. If it is short term like W's refund give aways, then we are SCREWED. OTH, the stimulus was designed to last a while.
didn't mean to present the site's bias in my post.
You did not. You presented your bias.
According to a friend of mine working at one of these companies, at 80/bl, they are profitable. The other company has claimed that the break-even is below 100. In the mean time, both are working on their algae trying to make it more efficient, which would only lower the price point. At 80/bl, our economies will not crash. In fact, far from it. Roughly 80-100/bl is an interesting break point in that it is much cheaper to move over not just to algae derived fuel, but also moves us heavily into efficiency mode. The problem is that when the price is VERY high, or very low, it kills companies. In addition, the real problem is when the price moves up or down very fast. But make no mistake about it. If algae derived fuel (either gas directly, or a bio-diesel) can be come profitable, then costs will be lowered over time for it and we will see 40/bl and lower for man made oil, while in the ground will only be extracted for the very large chains (those are not made easily with algae).
It is for that very reason why I believe that the west should put in a time incremental vat on all goods. Basically, over a period of time, it should increase on all goods based on the emissions of pollution (including CO2) from the region where product was made. If country is open about pollution (and not having been found cheating), then it can be made regional. If country is caught lying/cheating, then vat rate is applied against all items from that country.
bio-fuel taking up space is only true if you consider plants (basically a 2d process). OTH, if you move to algae, a simple organism that grows 3D in water, it takes no resources from food, and can actually help the environment. For example one study showed that algae grown in Salton sea would provide ALL OF THE US POWER AND allow for exports. How to feed it? From LAs waste. It loves the crap.
LONG before we hit that, we will have switched our economy to using oil from algae. After all, what is oil? Simply the membranes from algae, plants, and animals from eons passed. We will shortly grow most of that cheaper than it takes to recover it (sapphire energy, solix to name but two).
Wind is VERY viable and growing. Shells exit will have no impact. Solar PV IS expensive and really is not viable at this time. BUT Solar Thermal is actually cheaper than Coal. Sadly, far too many idiots push the PV side because it is unobtrusive and ppl have delusions of being unhooked from the big bad electric company. Until storage is cheap, it will not happen. If shell and other companies are smart, they would push into geo-thermal as well as solar thermal. In Solar Thermal, back up the operation with natural gas. In this fashion, it allows for converting to AE at a very low costs (less capital), while helping to buffer against price increases. Once the price of Natural gas goes up, then start adding thermal storage to these.
That is odd. Firestone is still making tires. How are they dead? The ceo of that time is still the CEO. Bidgestone has changed nothing, but cost them a very little bit of pocket change. Less money was paid out then a 1 year PROFIT (not revenue) over the ford/Wilderness debacle. How is that they are dead?
A company who is not jailed or executed; whose top execs are immune from prosecution; will never have a sense of responsibility. That is exactly why we are in todays debacle.
Actually, a snake, or a person can be punished with death. As such, the vast majority of snakes will not go after a cow. Companies are not. In fact, because we do not hold most execs responsible, it allows them to act in ways that are contrary to even their long term good. In fact, I would say the push over the last 30 years to have American companies pursue profit at all else is what has left these companies in massive debt. Basically, we have amorals running amoral companies.
Yes. Controlled fusion has been around the corner for the last 40 years. NP mate. In the mean time, we need to focus on cutting CO2/pollution/etc.
Personally, I am happy that they are doing this. First, Solar PV IS CURRENTLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE generator going. Solar THERMAL is a different thing. It is cheaper than coal is currently, if you do not include salt storage. They are looking at co2 sequestering. Ok. My guess is that shortly, somebody else will create a plant that uses Solar thermal for daytimes and then switches to Natural gas for cloudy/night. Mostly clean, EXCEPT for CO2. Sequester it, and things are good. The nice thing about such an approach is that it WILL lead to more AE.
Likewise, there are MANY other companies doing hydro and wind. Their pulling out will do nothing to harm them. IOW, they will continue.
That brings up the issue of bio-fuels. Far too many of you are thinking in terms of ethanol via corn, sugar cane, etc. That is a red herring (just like hydrogen production is). Skip that garbage and instead focus on converting crap (literally) to gas; ALGAE. There are several companies that are scaling up right now; Solix and Sapphire. Sapphire is doing gas production directly and they currently have it at less than 100/bl oil equivelence. BOTH of these companies need the price of oil to go up to around 80-85/bl and we are approaching that. These companies will likely get money from US and scale quickly. US MAY be a gas exporter within 4 years because of bio-fuels, combined with American cars moving towards electrical powering.
Even now, I look at the dependency that EU has on Russia for Natural Gas, and how Russia has used it. Shell can help break that. Ppl just need to think big and long term.
With that said, I am amazed that Shell, is walking away from things like hydro, and even wind. Foolish on their part. BUT, it still works out.
it should tie back to the real world. Show kids how to make hydrogen to fill balloons (either via electrolysis (carbon rods are east to get) or using strips of alumnium and sodium hydroxide. Likewise, how to make batteries. Heck, teach them how to make firecrackers. Once kids realize that they CAN make useful things, they will.
Let me guess, you are a product of the current generation.
First, my 2 y.o. is VERY advanced for his age. The fact that you would take potshots at a child speaks a lot about you and your upbringing. Basically, you are a coward.
Second, the 50's REQUIRED ALL STUDENTS TO TAKE A CERTAIN LEVEL. Yes, there were drop outs. But it was to support the family, not because the kids were lazy. In addition, even back then, the schools PUSHED excellence and rewarded those teachers that pushed it.Now, the unions put all teachers on same level. There is NO WHERE the diversity in electronics, electricity, chem, or even physics kits that we had back in the 60's and 70's, let alone even in the 80's. And when I see what has happened to chem kits over the last 8 years, I am disgusted. Math is doing fine? You kidding? I had algebra back in 8th grade and college Calc in high school sophomore year. Most of the kids in my school had algebra as sophomores. NOW, kids are lucky to exit high school with algebra. Up to par? Give me a break.
Finally, as to competition, there was plenty of competition through time. In fact, to be honest, I would say that there is less competition today then ever before. The reason is that nations such as China and India have fixed their money against dollars (ultimately all western currencies) and pull jobs away predicated on low costs. If it was really competitive, the world would handle things in similar fashion as the west does; open borders and freely traded money. The west is not fully open, but more than most will admit.