Train stations were military targets...munitions, and troops were frequently moved that way. Having lived in Germany for six years (80s-'91), I did hear of a few old bombs being found. Not surprising that non-military targets would be hit though: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_bombing
The parent is absolutely correct. I learned to fly Cessnas in South Korea back in the late '80s, without the help of GPS. If you're unable to fly without the assistance of navigational aids, you don't belong in the pilot seat in the first place. Yes, making a mistake could cost you dearly, but that's always the case, and in a place with high border tensions, you've already got a high pucker factor...we were taught, when in doubt, turn south (guaranteeing you would not be heading into N. Korea).
The difference is that the businesses that are still operating are the ones providing the function that was the intention of the initial bailout. This company is not.
I hope the delay is briefer than the duration of my fuel reserve.
I haven't piloted an aircraft since early 90s. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but aren't reserves supposed to give you something like half an hour after it would take to reach an alternate runway?
As a VA resident who grew up and learned to drive in Michigan, I have to shed a tear every time I see a bit of snow here, and realize what a bunch of sissies live here.
Don't think the grandparent is referring to a completely unrelated quake zone. USGS did report four aftershocks ranging from 2.2 to 4.2. Quote from them below:
"For the size earthquake that occurred, I think the number of aftershocks so far has been remarkably low," said Amy Vaughan, a geophysicist with the USGS Earthquake Information Center in Colorado. "I don't know if that's an indication of things to come or not.... There's likely there will be some more, but I don't know for how long and how large."
But Manhattan land is on solid bedrock, how could the quake effect reach here?
Heard a geologist on the radio this morning say that east coast quakes can normally be felt farther away because of the fact that the ground is more solid.
Was next to FairOaks mall (Fairfax, VA). Thought it was heavy traffic at first, but scooted out the door about 5 sec into it. Spent a year of my life in CA and never felt one...this was my first ever.
Kid with pocketknife, take the knife and hand it back to him at the end of the school year.
Seriously. Back in the 60s, I accidentally brought a pocket knife to class in the 2nd grade. The knife was in the pocket of the pants I was wearing the day before, and when I noticed it, and pulled it out, my best friend started saying loudly..."my name" has a knife. The substitute teacher sent me to the principals office, and I was sent home. Police were notified, and called my parents, kept the knife, and that was the end of that once they realized it was a mistake on my part. Today?...I'd probably still have it on my "permanent record".
The shuttle program has cost (according to Wikipedia) $196B. According to Forbes, Gates had $54B, and Buffet was at $45B, last year. And that's certainly not the only issue. What's the ROI for an investor? I'm all for private industry doing what they can, but when it comes to huge projects like space exploration, they generally can't afford it.
Libertarianism is about being able to fuck over and exploit everyone weaker than you.
This statement is so far off base, it's hard to imagine how you concocted it. Please show any supporting evidence, of a libertarian having done so, or point to some libertarian site espousing that kind of mentality.
So, I'm assuming you're still residing in Europe, correct? I haven't been over there in 20 yrs, but I can tell you here in the U.S., my six aunts and uncles (ages 60-80), my inlaws (divorced and in their 70s), all have computers, and are all able to handle e-mail and the web. Yes, some older folks aren't interested (my dad for one, age 75...will go to his grave w/o using one, even though mom just got internet access for herself). I suspect you'd see a lot more of that in Europe...just a suspicion of mine. I think things like social networking...connecting with old friends (that was my only reason to get on Facebook), geneology, and even games (my mother-in-law plays) have caused many older people to get interested.
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Okay, I'd like to know specifically what "funny patterns" you can observe from the ground?
Me = Skeptical Cold War Air Force veteran
Train stations were military targets...munitions, and troops were frequently moved that way. Having lived in Germany for six years (80s-'91), I did hear of a few old bombs being found. Not surprising that non-military targets would be hit though: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_bombing
The parent is absolutely correct. I learned to fly Cessnas in South Korea back in the late '80s, without the help of GPS. If you're unable to fly without the assistance of navigational aids, you don't belong in the pilot seat in the first place. Yes, making a mistake could cost you dearly, but that's always the case, and in a place with high border tensions, you've already got a high pucker factor...we were taught, when in doubt, turn south (guaranteeing you would not be heading into N. Korea).
What the hell difference does that make?
The difference is that the businesses that are still operating are the ones providing the function that was the intention of the initial bailout. This company is not.
Guess a few billion = Little.
Lost business, lost travel money with airports shutdown, lost tourism (Late summer weekend generate this), just to name a few sources.
Interesting. How was it that Obama had full control of congress for two years, and has none of the responsibility in your eyes?
There's plenty of blame to go around...get your head out of your ass, and please stop being a political troll.
Bring your kid to work day, every Friday? Its not as insane as it sounds.
Not gonna happen with many major companies. One word...Liability.
There is no evidence that a 4-day school week makes education worse.
Are you a subject matter expert? Let's just clarify...there's no evidence that you know of, correct?
I admit that I'm not, and my apologies if I'm incorrect, but I find it troubling when i see people making unsubstantiated claims.
I hope the delay is briefer than the duration of my fuel reserve.
I haven't piloted an aircraft since early 90s. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but aren't reserves supposed to give you something like half an hour after it would take to reach an alternate runway?
As a VA resident who grew up and learned to drive in Michigan, I have to shed a tear every time I see a bit of snow here, and realize what a bunch of sissies live here.
Appears that NOAA's latest revision has it pushed out to sea a bit more than yesterday. GP may get a reprieve.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/143914.shtml?50wind120?large#contents
That's shallow enough to have been "something" at one of the local military bases.
Like what? Even the atomic testing they did years ago didn't generate this kind of energy.
Odd, I recall seeing the same damage back there after the '67 riots. :)
Don't think the grandparent is referring to a completely unrelated quake zone. USGS did report four aftershocks ranging from 2.2 to 4.2. Quote from them below:
"For the size earthquake that occurred, I think the number of aftershocks so far has been remarkably low," said Amy Vaughan, a geophysicist with the USGS Earthquake Information Center in Colorado. "I don't know if that's an indication of things to come or not. ... There's likely there will be some more, but I don't know for how long and how large."
But Manhattan land is on solid bedrock, how could the quake effect reach here?
Heard a geologist on the radio this morning say that east coast quakes can normally be felt farther away because of the fact that the ground is more solid.
Was next to FairOaks mall (Fairfax, VA). Thought it was heavy traffic at first, but scooted out the door about 5 sec into it. Spent a year of my life in CA and never felt one...this was my first ever.
Bah, that was dated 2010.
It's there right and I don't thing they are being told that they have that right!
This is what happens when education goes wOrNG!
Sorry, couldn't resist nitpicking since we're discussing schools.
Kid with pocketknife, take the knife and hand it back to him at the end of the school year.
Seriously. Back in the 60s, I accidentally brought a pocket knife to class in the 2nd grade. The knife was in the pocket of the pants I was wearing the day before, and when I noticed it, and pulled it out, my best friend started saying loudly..."my name" has a knife. The substitute teacher sent me to the principals office, and I was sent home. Police were notified, and called my parents, kept the knife, and that was the end of that once they realized it was a mistake on my part. Today?...I'd probably still have it on my "permanent record".
But you don't inspire children to learn under a harsh regime of terror.
The nuns I dealt with in the 60s disagree.
All joking aside, I don't recall anyone getting through Catholic school H.S. that anyone would consider undereducated.
Yes, but don't forget 196B at prices like $400.00 for a hammer, $2500.00 for a toilet seat. :)
Those were DoD, not NASA purchases.
The shuttle program has cost (according to Wikipedia) $196B. According to Forbes, Gates had $54B, and Buffet was at $45B, last year. And that's certainly not the only issue. What's the ROI for an investor? I'm all for private industry doing what they can, but when it comes to huge projects like space exploration, they generally can't afford it.
Libertarianism is about being able to fuck over and exploit everyone weaker than you.
This statement is so far off base, it's hard to imagine how you concocted it. Please show any supporting evidence, of a libertarian having done so, or point to some libertarian site espousing that kind of mentality.
Seriously? Turn in your geek card now.
So, I'm assuming you're still residing in Europe, correct? I haven't been over there in 20 yrs, but I can tell you here in the U.S., my six aunts and uncles (ages 60-80), my inlaws (divorced and in their 70s), all have computers, and are all able to handle e-mail and the web. Yes, some older folks aren't interested (my dad for one, age 75...will go to his grave w/o using one, even though mom just got internet access for herself). I suspect you'd see a lot more of that in Europe...just a suspicion of mine. I think things like social networking...connecting with old friends (that was my only reason to get on Facebook), geneology, and even games (my mother-in-law plays) have caused many older people to get interested.