Just the information about how to create the rust effect is worth reading this article. I've been thinking about that off and on for a while, something I'd like to do to my laptop. (yeah... it's a shitty laptop anyway)
While I appreciate innovation, I think companies should really try to improve the current state of solid state storage devices. Obviously, no moving parts mean fewer points of failure.
Also, other than saying that these devices could theoreticly be better than current spinning disks and flash memory, this article is pretty scant on hard specs about the tech. I guess it's way too early for them to release such information, but I'd like to see some specs on it. Like how they are going to cancel out background noise vibrations. Seems to me like this technology would be very exposed to faults due to things like that, perhaps even small vibrations due to loud noise/etc.
The natural reactor you speak of is Oklo, you can find more information about it here.
You're wrong about the location, unless you are speaking of some other natural nuclear reactor that hasn't been brought to acedemic attention. From the site:
Location:
Natural fossil reactors have (so far) only been found in the country of GABON in equatorial Africa. All but one of the reactors are located at a place known as the OKLO uranium deposit located in the south eastern corner of the country. Another fossil reactor has also been discovered in Gabon at another U deposit at Bangombe, some 35 km south east of the OKLO mine.
For more information about Gabon;
Pretty interesting theory. The only problem with it is that it makes them look like jackasses, but I suppose from their position it doesn't matter. At the end of the day Gates could still by a small country.
I don't think comparing river based economies and information based economies makes much sense. Other that a loose corrolation based on the concept of "flow," the two are drasticly different.
Ancient trading economies would dry up when the trade routes changed, true. However, that's a physical reality and/or a cultural one (dealing with alternative trade routes, not with a river changing course over centuries). When it comes to a global information based economy, the rules are a bit different. You can easily shape the flow of information if you invest in the technology. All you need is bandwidth, and you have access anywhere, anytime. You can't do that with rivers and trails.
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Weird, didn't know that... Then again they could've already been zombies in the state's version too, I could just be remembering it wrong.
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Carageddon didn't have zombies in it, as I remember. Those things are called pedestrians. Easy enough mistake, though.
IBC takes its data from major news networks, read their methodology page. The major new networks get their data from the military largely. The military is not obligated to report civilian death and under Colin Powel they have obscured the true count.
By the way, IBC also has stated that "the spreading violence in Iraq, which has made it all but impossible for journalists to move around safely, has undermined its method." source
The figure of 100,000 - estimated by extrapolating the surveyed households' death toll to the whole population - is based on "conservative assumptions", notes Les Roberts at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, US, who led the study.
And the 7,350 number was during the major combat phase.
First of all, I never said the troops are at fault for killing innocent Iraqis. Ultimately, when it comes down to who pushed the button to drop the bombs, yes it is the troops fault. However, they are under obligation (And I'm glad they are) to follow orders, and ultimately those orders come from the sitting Commander in Chief. And if you want to trace it back, it's ultimately the PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA who elected that bastard in the first place.
You accuse me of being a sanctimonious son of a bitch and that I'm sitting on some sort of high horse preaching down to you. I've got news for you, it's assholes like you who really fit that description.
You deny US bombs kill innocent women and children? You deny that the only reason insurgents are attacking is that US troops are there? Seems to me that not only do you jump to conclusions, you are fucking deluded as well.
If you are going to include the innocent Iraqis, make that HUNDREDS of thousands. A lot more women and children who've not done a damn thing to the US or ever would have have been killed for no reason in that war. And that's not counting the people maimed for life. And obviously not counting the next wave of Gulf War Syndrom which you'll be hearing about in a few years.
1. Moral Issues. This just makes me sick to think about honestly. The fact that a majority of people in America think that "moral issues" are more important that the security of the US and the world in general and the US economic situation strikes me as utterly idiotic. The gov't has no business legislating morality. At least America doesn't, I could name a few others that did have a claim to legislating morality (not without drawing the wrath of Godwin, however...)
2. Kerry and the DNC. If the Democrates are so bankrupt that Kerry was honestly their best bet, they are in sad trouble indeed. Honestly, the guy gets out there, says "Wrong War, Wrong Place, Wrong Time" and then says he'd do the same thing Bush wanted to do. WTF? He was trying to be Anti-War and War at the same time. It alienated the anti-war voters out there and it alienated the pro-war voters at the same time! You'd think that with the strong anti-war sentiment felt by a large number of eligeble voters Kerry could have at least stood his ground and not waivered and placated on this issue. There's more I could say about this but I'm going to let it stand there, sums it up really.
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It's not completely off-topic, as the technology in question is utilizing peizo-electric technology in a somewhat novel way.
I've actualy heard some fairly dark stuff about internal RF politics. Then again *shrug*
Just the information about how to create the rust effect is worth reading this article. I've been thinking about that off and on for a while, something I'd like to do to my laptop. (yeah... it's a shitty laptop anyway)
Have you ever thought to do an AD&D documentary?
No kidding...
While I appreciate innovation, I think companies should really try to improve the current state of solid state storage devices. Obviously, no moving parts mean fewer points of failure. Also, other than saying that these devices could theoreticly be better than current spinning disks and flash memory, this article is pretty scant on hard specs about the tech. I guess it's way too early for them to release such information, but I'd like to see some specs on it. Like how they are going to cancel out background noise vibrations. Seems to me like this technology would be very exposed to faults due to things like that, perhaps even small vibrations due to loud noise/etc.
Obviously you've never been to Iceland.
Perhaps he's refering to the Beta case.
and then become the deviant yourself...
Pretty interesting theory. The only problem with it is that it makes them look like jackasses, but I suppose from their position it doesn't matter. At the end of the day Gates could still by a small country.
I don't think comparing river based economies and information based economies makes much sense. Other that a loose corrolation based on the concept of "flow," the two are drasticly different.
Ancient trading economies would dry up when the trade routes changed, true. However, that's a physical reality and/or a cultural one (dealing with alternative trade routes, not with a river changing course over centuries). When it comes to a global information based economy, the rules are a bit different. You can easily shape the flow of information if you invest in the technology. All you need is bandwidth, and you have access anywhere, anytime. You can't do that with rivers and trails.
Weird, didn't know that... Then again they could've already been zombies in the state's version too, I could just be remembering it wrong.
Carageddon didn't have zombies in it, as I remember. Those things are called pedestrians. Easy enough mistake, though.
not one mention of Zombies Ate My Neighbors...
and a towel, of course...
IBC takes its data from major news networks, read their methodology page. The major new networks get their data from the military largely. The military is not obligated to report civilian death and under Colin Powel they have obscured the true count.
By the way, IBC also has stated that "the spreading violence in Iraq, which has made it all but impossible for journalists to move around safely, has undermined its method." source
Ok, fine.
During Sadam's 8,000 day rule in power, ke killed around 600,000 people. That works out to 75 people killed per day.
So for two years, the number of civilian deaths (assuming he kept at the same rate) would be 54,750. Which is slightly more than half of 100,000.
Stop and think about it. Everyone who has been killed in the war in Iraq has been killed as a direct result of the US led invasion.
First of all, I never said the troops are at fault for killing innocent Iraqis. Ultimately, when it comes down to who pushed the button to drop the bombs, yes it is the troops fault. However, they are under obligation (And I'm glad they are) to follow orders, and ultimately those orders come from the sitting Commander in Chief. And if you want to trace it back, it's ultimately the PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA who elected that bastard in the first place.
You accuse me of being a sanctimonious son of a bitch and that I'm sitting on some sort of high horse preaching down to you. I've got news for you, it's assholes like you who really fit that description.
You deny US bombs kill innocent women and children? You deny that the only reason insurgents are attacking is that US troops are there? Seems to me that not only do you jump to conclusions, you are fucking deluded as well.
Over how many years?
America killed at least 100,000 in 2 years. I'd be willing to say America has the higher rate of killing Iraqi civillians.
Yeah, that's called PROGRESS!
If you are going to include the innocent Iraqis, make that HUNDREDS of thousands. A lot more women and children who've not done a damn thing to the US or ever would have have been killed for no reason in that war. And that's not counting the people maimed for life. And obviously not counting the next wave of Gulf War Syndrom which you'll be hearing about in a few years.
There won't be any evidence, convienently.
I think the reason Bush won is two fold.
1. Moral Issues. This just makes me sick to think about honestly. The fact that a majority of people in America think that "moral issues" are more important that the security of the US and the world in general and the US economic situation strikes me as utterly idiotic. The gov't has no business legislating morality. At least America doesn't, I could name a few others that did have a claim to legislating morality (not without drawing the wrath of Godwin, however...)
2. Kerry and the DNC. If the Democrates are so bankrupt that Kerry was honestly their best bet, they are in sad trouble indeed. Honestly, the guy gets out there, says "Wrong War, Wrong Place, Wrong Time" and then says he'd do the same thing Bush wanted to do. WTF? He was trying to be Anti-War and War at the same time. It alienated the anti-war voters out there and it alienated the pro-war voters at the same time! You'd think that with the strong anti-war sentiment felt by a large number of eligeble voters Kerry could have at least stood his ground and not waivered and placated on this issue. There's more I could say about this but I'm going to let it stand there, sums it up really.