They are probably worried about the Sony thing and can see egg or their face in Canberra considering all of the questionable things occurring presently down under.
When I worked as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas and things were spiraling down... I watched as the energy required to do a small task seemed to require a herculean effort to complete... Seemed that each day there was less employees to do the work... and each of them had less energy to "make it happen"... I have been fortunate not to have to experience this over and over like some individuals have. My heart goes out to those who suffer with depression and with those who struggle maintaining... whether it is maintaining a job or trying to maintain consciousness to man up and get by.
What you say is all well and good; however, we may eventually have to put our actions where our mouths are... and most will not be willing to stand behind their threats... some will though and whether they will be the heroes or not remains to be seen. Names like Jim Bowie, Davie Crockett, and William Travis all come to mind as well as Patrick Henry.
"it involves fucking, and fucking is ruled by emotion, not logic."
I can tell you never have been involved with a Pleiadian woman.
Being involved with the female space beings is like making love with a playboy bunny... perfectly formed and eager to please and yet it is not really fulfilling for you lack the free will to choose whether you want to participate or not. It is mandatory and you WILL do it.
I had my ears damaged by guns in the military and am close to deaf however I can also hear lower frequency sounds better than high (women and kids).
When the ear test is performed it measures each frequency range and then the hearing aid is programmed to produce a flat response based on each frequency range. As an example if you have a hard time hearing 8kz then that frequency would be amplified more by the hearing aid.
The newest hearing aids are very small and fit entirely in the ear (some even permit you to shower with it in). The technology has greatly improved as far as battery life, ease of programming, and as far as size decreasing so I realize that the cost needs to go up... but my last pair were $5,000 each
In actual material value there is probably $20 worth of material in it so there is a huge profit going to the company and the audiologist... but then there are not all that many people who are hard of hearing.
I agree... I lurked since day one and decided to get a UID instead of remaining anonymous after a couple of weeks. I also have had tremendous fun, learned a great deal and recognize the talents of the designers here and the contributors of comments and topics.
Taco is ascending to 5th dimension in October and this is why he has turned the reins over to others. He will still be here... we will just not be able to see him or hear him (unless you channel of course).
My girlfriend is going to Florida next week to swim with the dolphins... she didn't say anything about Dan Marino being there. Guess I need to do a little research on this.
Thanks for your lucid response. For me to attempt to describe what 10 years of research and 258 pages of the text had to say would be difficult so here is a summary from one writer on amazon. I assume that nearly no one went to Amazon to read about the book and like typical Slashdotter's believe they are already keyed in and know the answers off the top of their heads.
Here is one Amazon Writeup: This is not mine but a reprint from Amazon.
This book makes the assumption that knowledge is a very difficult thing to lose. For example, the world uses the metric system (mostly), yet in the UK and America we still have rulers that measure in feet and inches. The authors take measurement systems as an example and try to find common themes between those of different cultures. Their goal was to prove/disprove the existence of a unit of measurement that was defined by Prof Thom before he died. This unit was based on his statistical analysis of Megalithic sites across the UK.
The authors examine measurement systems from Egyptian times, the Minoan culture, the Mayans, India, China/Japan and Megalithic peoples. They find common links between them all and they suggest that they are derived from a single source. The result is a theory that explains the British Imperial system and links to the metric system we think is 'modern'. This is the only unique point that the authors have contributed to this field and it seems to have taken some experts by surprise.
The reader needs a simple knowledge of the maths and physics of pendulums and the willingness to read through a great deal of irrelevant information. I would regard such information as the authors attempt make a boring subject matter seem exciting. It does, after all, represent 10 years of research!
What follows is some info about some of the things that stopped people completing this book. These are what people think are incorrect or wrong assumptions about the book, which by the way addresses some of the mistakes in Uriels Machine (one of the authors earlier books). These mistakes make people think the book was a waste of time. Infact, I have read it 7 times now and I am still doing research to make sure the authors are not conning me.
This is going to be a bit of a spoiler so look away if you dont want to know what the book discusses before you read it.
Firstly, the size of the aperture (through which to view Venus) is specified as the distance between two poles placed on the circumference of a circle forming an arc of 1 degree. In this example, you need to remember the authors say the ancients defined a circle to be made up of 366 degrees because this was how many rotations of the earth there are in a year. Note 1: We use 365.25 solar days in a year which is based on the definition of a day being a solar day (Based on the sun), whereas the authors say the ancients used what we call the sidereal definition of a day (Based on the stars) which has 366 days. Note 2: If we were to use the moon as the reference point to measure the day then there would be no way to take into account the fact that your measurements would be distorted by the moons orbit around the earth. We measure the day using the sun as the reference point but this does not take into account the fact that the earth orbits the sun which is why we get an average of 365.25 days in a year. The stars are far enough away that they appear fixed (reasonably over the time scales we are discussing ~ 10,000 years because the stars orbit the galactic center). This is why you get 366 star days (properly called sidereal days). Anyway, back to the point: To set up the circle just place a pole in the ground and tie one end of a rope to it using a knot. Use the other end to trace a circle, making sure the knot is loose enough not to cause the rope to wrap around the pole thus reducing the radius. Once the circle is made, there are some simple rules of maths that allow you to accurately measure out 1 degree of arc on this circle without knowing any trigonometry
This was before my time (barely) but it use to be believed that the Earth was the center of the Universe and that the Sun rotated around the Earth.
So when the pseudoscience idea was originated in Copernicus's day that the Sun was in the center and the Earth rotated around it... well a lot of people got upset especially the church... cause they did not check it out first.
The new idea got a lot of individuals in trouble including Galileo and others.
Now you did not go to a book site and review the book like I suggested... no, you seemed to do to me what the Catholic church did to Galileo... only verbally rather than physically... and so does that make you any better than the Catholic Church?
I have not finished the book yet... but there is merit in what I have read and was merely mentioned it for those who might be interested in the initial origin of weights and measurements... also it is a fascinating read and presents ideas that show that in ancient days that calendars and times were even more accurate than todays.
Just so you know who is talking here... my oldest child is 55 years old and I have been involved with electronics and computers since the 50's... so I do have a right to talk.
Mathematically I was under the impression that one kilogram is what exactly one liter of water weighs.
Do not believe that the French developed the metric system for it is based on an ancient system of weights and measures based upon the time for Venus to move (transit) a particular distance across the sky. In those days a circle was divided into 366 degrees rather than 360 which matches the number of days in a year. The ancient clock system used then was more accurate than what we use today as well as the calender. Their system avoided the "leap year"
This technique developed thousands of years ago combines both the avoirdupois pound and the metric system and is based on what is referred to as a "Megalithic inch".
There is much substantiated already that ancient monuments such as Stonehenge were measured with an accuracy of 1/10000 of a millimetre.
For further information check Amazon for "Civilization One" by Christopher Knight and Alan Butler. A very interesting book, I am about half through this very enlightening book.
See what a pint, gallon, or bushel really is and how it was developed.
Used to be that the Sydney harbor bridge only took tolls going one way and charged twice the amount thus assuming you were bound to return sooner or later. I worked in Milson Point right where the bridge started. My office had a window that overlooked the bridge and I always enjoyed watching the cars and lorries. I lived in Kirribilli so would walk to work on some days. times sure does fly... that was 30 years ago... yikes.
If you have already done that and still like him; I urgently suggest checking yourself for signs of closet authoritarian nationalism...
Thank you for you reply. I have not done a lot of reading about Putin from reliable sources. It is difficult to know when dissing is politically motivated or when it is truth... and thus finding reliable information may be tricky. Certainly I do not trust what our government says, nor our religious leaders, nor others within reach of power in Russia, nor those with an axe to grind.
I will pursue finding out more information about Putin and I thank you again for your input and assistance.
And how is Khordokhovski different from our own Bernard Madoff? Both who have have bilked many many people for their billions of moolah?
As my original question stated... that if I was the prime minister of Russia then my actions would not be that different... and so to keep from being the 'the useful idiot' i share my questions to help me understand better and to gain other's insights.
Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your candor.
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Times apparently have changed... Not too long ago this post would have been marked "funny"...
They are probably worried about the Sony thing and can see egg or their face in Canberra considering all of the questionable things occurring presently down under.
When I worked as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas and things were spiraling down... I watched as the energy required to do a small task seemed to require a herculean effort to complete... Seemed that each day there was less employees to do the work... and each of them had less energy to "make it happen"... I have been fortunate not to have to experience this over and over like some individuals have. My heart goes out to those who suffer with depression and with those who struggle maintaining ... whether it is maintaining a job or trying to maintain consciousness to man up and get by.
What you say is all well and good; however, we may eventually have to put our actions where our mouths are... and most will not be willing to stand behind their threats... some will though and whether they will be the heroes or not remains to be seen. Names like Jim Bowie, Davie Crockett, and William Travis all come to mind as well as Patrick Henry.
I did the same thing. Waited for a while before getting a UID content to stay anonymous .
"it involves fucking, and fucking is ruled by emotion, not logic."
I can tell you never have been involved with a Pleiadian woman.
Being involved with the female space beings is like making love with a playboy bunny... perfectly formed and eager to please and yet it is not really fulfilling for you lack the free will to choose whether you want to participate or not. It is mandatory and you WILL do it.
I had my ears damaged by guns in the military and am close to deaf however I can also hear lower frequency sounds better than high (women and kids).
When the ear test is performed it measures each frequency range and then the hearing aid is programmed to produce a flat response based on each frequency range. As an example if you have a hard time hearing 8kz then that frequency would be amplified more by the hearing aid.
The newest hearing aids are very small and fit entirely in the ear (some even permit you to shower with it in). The technology has greatly improved as far as battery life, ease of programming, and as far as size decreasing so I realize that the cost needs to go up... but my last pair were $5,000 each
In actual material value there is probably $20 worth of material in it so there is a huge profit going to the company and the audiologist... but then there are not all that many people who are hard of hearing.
Wang Laboratories as an example.
That is why they are called chickens... they are afraid to change.
I agree... I lurked since day one and decided to get a UID instead of remaining anonymous after a couple of weeks. I also have had tremendous fun, learned a great deal and recognize the talents of the designers here and the contributors of comments and topics.
Taco is ascending to 5th dimension in October and this is why he has turned the reins over to others. He will still be here... we will just not be able to see him or hear him (unless you channel of course).
Time truly is an illusion...
My girlfriend is going to Florida next week to swim with the dolphins... she didn't say anything about Dan Marino being there. Guess I need to do a little research on this.
Incest is relative
or pothole
Where are the mod points when you need them.
In the end all I got was a table with three legs!
Dear AC
Thanks for your lucid response. For me to attempt to describe what 10 years of research and 258 pages of the text had to say would be difficult so here is a summary from one writer on amazon. I assume that nearly no one went to Amazon to read about the book and like typical Slashdotter's believe they are already keyed in and know the answers off the top of their heads.
Here is one Amazon Writeup: This is not mine but a reprint from Amazon.
This book makes the assumption that knowledge is a very difficult thing to lose. For example, the world uses the metric system (mostly), yet in the UK and America we still have rulers that measure in feet and inches.
The authors take measurement systems as an example and try to find common themes between those of different cultures. Their goal was to prove/disprove the existence of a unit of measurement that was defined by Prof Thom before he died. This unit was based on his statistical analysis of Megalithic sites across the UK.
The authors examine measurement systems from Egyptian times, the Minoan culture, the Mayans, India, China/Japan and Megalithic peoples. They find common links between them all and they suggest that they are derived from a single source. The result is a theory that explains the British Imperial system and links to the metric system we think is 'modern'. This is the only unique point that the authors have contributed to this field and it seems to have taken some experts by surprise.
The reader needs a simple knowledge of the maths and physics of pendulums and the willingness to read through a great deal of irrelevant information. I would regard such information as the authors attempt make a boring subject matter seem exciting. It does, after all, represent 10 years of research!
What follows is some info about some of the things that stopped people completing this book. These are what people think are incorrect or wrong assumptions about the book, which by the way addresses some of the mistakes in Uriels Machine (one of the authors earlier books). These mistakes make people think the book was a waste of time. Infact, I have read it 7 times now and I am still doing research to make sure the authors are not conning me.
This is going to be a bit of a spoiler so look away if you dont want to know what the book discusses before you read it.
Firstly, the size of the aperture (through which to view Venus) is specified as the distance between two poles placed on the circumference of a circle forming an arc of 1 degree. In this example, you need to remember the authors say the ancients defined a circle to be made up of 366 degrees because this was how many rotations of the earth there are in a year.
Note 1: We use 365.25 solar days in a year which is based on the definition of a day being a solar day (Based on the sun), whereas the authors say the ancients used what we call the sidereal definition of a day (Based on the stars) which has 366 days.
Note 2: If we were to use the moon as the reference point to measure the day then there would be no way to take into account the fact that your measurements would be distorted by the moons orbit around the earth. We measure the day using the sun as the reference point but this does not take into account the fact that the earth orbits the sun which is why we get an average of 365.25 days in a year. The stars are far enough away that they appear fixed (reasonably over the time scales we are discussing ~ 10,000 years because the stars orbit the galactic center). This is why you get 366 star days (properly called sidereal days).
Anyway, back to the point:
To set up the circle just place a pole in the ground and tie one end of a rope to it using a knot. Use the other end to trace a circle, making sure the knot is loose enough not to cause the rope to wrap around the pole thus reducing the radius. Once the circle is made, there are some simple rules of maths that allow you to accurately measure out 1 degree of arc on this circle without knowing any trigonometry
This was before my time (barely) but it use to be believed that the Earth was the center of the Universe and that the Sun rotated around the Earth.
So when the pseudoscience idea was originated in Copernicus's day that the Sun was in the center and the Earth rotated around it... well a lot of people got upset especially the church... cause they did not check it out first.
The new idea got a lot of individuals in trouble including Galileo and others.
Now you did not go to a book site and review the book like I suggested... no, you seemed to do to me what the Catholic church did to Galileo... only verbally rather than physically... and so does that make you any better than the Catholic Church?
I have not finished the book yet... but there is merit in what I have read and was merely mentioned it for those who might be interested in the initial origin of weights and measurements... also it is a fascinating read and presents ideas that show that in ancient days that calendars and times were even more accurate than todays.
Just so you know who is talking here... my oldest child is 55 years old and I have been involved with electronics and computers since the 50's... so I do have a right to talk.
Mathematically I was under the impression that one kilogram is what exactly one liter of water weighs.
Do not believe that the French developed the metric system for it is based on an ancient system of weights and measures based upon the time for Venus to move (transit) a particular distance across the sky. In those days a circle was divided into 366 degrees rather than 360 which matches the number of days in a year. The ancient clock system used then was more accurate than what we use today as well as the calender. Their system avoided the "leap year"
This technique developed thousands of years ago combines both the avoirdupois pound and the metric system and is based on what is referred to as a "Megalithic inch".
There is much substantiated already that ancient monuments such as Stonehenge were measured with an accuracy of 1/10000 of a millimetre.
For further information check Amazon for "Civilization One" by Christopher Knight and Alan Butler. A very interesting book, I am about half through this very enlightening book.
See what a pint, gallon, or bushel really is and how it was developed.
You would just need really fast missiles. 5000 nautical miles in 2 microseconds ... well that would be a really bright idea.
Used to be that the Sydney harbor bridge only took tolls going one way and charged twice the amount thus assuming you were bound to return sooner or later. I worked in Milson Point right where the bridge started. My office had a window that overlooked the bridge and I always enjoyed watching the cars and lorries. I lived in Kirribilli so would walk to work on some days. times sure does fly... that was 30 years ago... yikes.
My Favorite Heaviside comment:
"I do not refuse my dinner simply because I do not understand the process of digestion."
Man... I thought it was a real island too sitting off Alaska coast in the Bering strait.
So what is your take on it AC?
help me understand???
If you have already done that and still like him; I urgently suggest checking yourself for signs of closet authoritarian nationalism...
Thank you for you reply. I have not done a lot of reading about Putin from reliable sources. It is difficult to know when dissing is politically motivated or when it is truth... and thus finding reliable information may be tricky. Certainly I do not trust what our government says, nor our religious leaders, nor others within reach of power in Russia, nor those with an axe to grind.
I will pursue finding out more information about Putin and I thank you again for your input and assistance.
And how is Khordokhovski different from our own Bernard Madoff? Both who have have bilked many many people for their billions of moolah?
As my original question stated... that if I was the prime minister of Russia then my actions would not be that different... and so to keep from being the 'the useful idiot' i share my questions to help me understand better and to gain other's insights.
Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your candor.