This is a hydrocarbon with a bunch of floruine in it.
How do you figure it's a hydrocarbon? There's no hydrogen in the formula. It only has Carbon, Florine, and Oxygen. To be a hydrocarbon, the molecule must have hydrogen in it.
I've read several full-length novels this way now, and speaking only for myself, I absolutely prefer it, by a fairly wide margin. I have an entire library in my pocket all the time, the book mark never falls out, and I can read in the dark.
Amen to that. I have even (re)purchased ebook versions of novels I already own in paper form. It is just much more convenient for me.
Of course, I do see the points that others make about batteries, and the durability of some of the electronic devices. Still, it's possible to ruin a paper book too. Ever drop one in the loo? Soggy books are hard to read.
I kind of like JarJar, but if this makes a lot of geeks happy and shuts them up, maybe it'll be worth it.
If not Jar-Jar, it would be some other sappy character that everyone thinks is funny, but loves to hate. I say, "What's wrong with Jar-Jar? Meesa thinkin' he be muy muy hilarious. Even so, meesa mostly not understandin' what heesa sayin'."
Also, if you believe the rumors, he's still around in DVD release of Episode VI, as the leaders of the Gungans. The rumors (see earlier post in this topic) say he will be seen celebrating on Naboo after the Empire is overthrown at the end of the movie. Sorry to disappoint those who would love to see Jar-Jar get whacked!
You are right, acceleration is not a force. It is what happens to an object when it is acted upon by some force. However for simplicity's sake, the term "One Gee" is used to describe the force of Gravity on earth. The apparent "Force" encountered when acceleration meets inertia is also described using these same units of measurement.
To the average person, there need not be any difference. To physicists, maybe; but not for "Joe Six-pack".
The fact is that usually, the blades aren't rotating at such an high speed. I think nowadays, the rotational speed of modern turbines doesn't exceed 30 RPM, even if that means that given the length of the blades, the tips can go up to 150 MPH.
I work just down the road from this wind farm. Some of the units are massive (80-100' diameter). These large units rotate slower than the smaller (40-60' diameter) units. Some of these smaller units rotate at 60 RPM or better.
It's very interesting to drive by some of these turbines after a strong wind storm. You see a bladeless turbine, and then you look around on the hill and find the blades scattered. There must be a lot of kinetic energy in those rotating blades, because sometimes they are 1/4-mile apart.
One other thing to consider, There are three blades on most of these. The blades are relatively thin (high-aspect ratio). It is very possible for a thrill-seeking eagle to fly right through the disc of the blades without being hit. Of course the timing would have to be just right, but that's part of the thrill.
Funny. That's not the way I read the Tenth Ammendment to the Constitution. Have you read it? It's really quite simple.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
End of Story. If the power is not enumerated in the constitution, then the Federal government has NO BUSINESS legislating it. That is a State's Rights issue. This was one of the things that almost blocked the constitution from being adopted in the first place, and why it was part of the first 10 ammendments made.
Once upon a time, a T1 was 24 multiplexed analog telephone circuits plus some control channels. DS1 is the digital version with the same capacity.
It actually goes farther than that. A T1 is a physical representation of a DS1 line. DS1 is the description of the overall protocol and requirement. T1 is the description of a DS1, carried over twisted-pair, copper (or other conductive metal) lines.
40% served as drinks, vs 20% in fuel cells, neither of which will light on fire
Actually 40% (80 proof) burns rather readily once you heat it to the point where vapors are produced. I just happened to run this experiment last night, showing my wife that although it burns, it is not a violent flame. We were even able to get some 24% (48 proof) liqueur to ignite.
Ethanol and methanol are different, and may have different flash points, but given what I learned last night, I doubt there is much danger from a 20% solution.
Actually, until just a few minutes ago, I thought it was called "X". It just happens to be in version 11 (anyone else out there remember version 10? Remember all the joys that were to be had when X11 first came out?). My recollection was that the name should be "X", or "X11", but never "X Windows".
However, a quick check at the web site www.x.org shows that they call it "the X Window System":
X.Org is the worldwide consortium empowered with the stewardship and collaborative development of the
X Window System technology and standards.
As was pointed out, the KJV version is PD. Others may or may not be. In addition, I wanted to correct something mistated by another poster. They stated the other versions could not be downloaded. If you make that, "Downloaded for FREE," I'd go along with that.
While not free (as in beer), the New International Version (NIV) is available as an e-book for Palm and PocketPC. I have a Palm device, and have the NIV Bible on my PDA (Along with about 80 other titles). Makes a great study reference. Check out Palm Digital Media for more information on the very powerful readers available for Palm, Pocket PC, Windows, and Mac users. Also check out the thousands of titles available; some free, some not.
The distance to the horizon can be calculated using the formula:
D = 1.17 * sqrt(h)
where "D" is the Distance to the horizon (in nautical miles); and "h" is the height of the observer (or antenna) in feet.
To find the distance you can communicate over the earth using line-of-sight communications (like 2.4 GHz is), you need to do the DTH (Distance to Horizon) calculations for each antenna, and then add them together. This gives you the total distance.
To get the required 110 km, you would need two antennas about 650 feet (200 meters) tall.
Or was I the only person paying attention in physics when it was explained how *any* electromagnetic transmission has infinite range, since decaying amplitude in accordance with the inverse square rule never reaches zero? Assuming a perfect vacuum, naturally.
Actually there is a difference between the unlimited range you claim, and the usable range of your devices. As you also pointed out, the background noise, caused by all those other signals with unlimited range, is going to get in the way of your PROFIT!! But hey, I hope you figure it out.
Dear god, only 90 & half full? (OK, maybe it's a small MS...)
The MS is 128MB. In addition to the 90 books, I also have about 150 (and growing) crossword puzzles installed. I get two or three more each day. There are also other files stored on the MS. As my internal memory is getting full, I use the MS to hold the "Extra" files and programs that I don't use often, but like to have around.
I have a separate 128MB MS that I use for my MP3 files. (Note to the RIAA: All files are ripped from CD's I own. No downloaded songs. All covered under fair use.)
I also use a "Palm" device (Sony Clie). I have over 90 books stored on one memory stick, including a full dictionary and NIV Bible, and the chip is just over half full.
Having the ability to read the unabridged text of these books without having to drag a bookcase around is VERY COOL.
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This is a hydrocarbon with a bunch of floruine in it.
How do you figure it's a hydrocarbon? There's no hydrogen in the formula. It only has Carbon, Florine, and Oxygen. To be a hydrocarbon, the molecule must have hydrogen in it.
I've read several full-length novels this way now, and speaking only for myself, I absolutely prefer it, by a fairly wide margin. I have an entire library in my pocket all the time, the book mark never falls out, and I can read in the dark.
Amen to that. I have even (re)purchased ebook versions of novels I already own in paper form. It is just much more convenient for me.
Of course, I do see the points that others make about batteries, and the durability of some of the electronic devices. Still, it's possible to ruin a paper book too. Ever drop one in the loo? Soggy books are hard to read.
I believe NASA TV is carried by DirecTV.
No, I don't think so. I've not been able to find NASA TV on my DTV setup, and a quick check of the channel lineup at DirecTV does not mention NASA TV.
I wish NASA TV were on DirecTV. It would be a good addition.
but it's always sad to watch someone stoop to this level
s/is/eir
Obviously there were a few sed/ed geeks out there with mod points today.
I kind of like JarJar, but if this makes a lot of geeks happy and shuts them up, maybe it'll be worth it.
If not Jar-Jar, it would be some other sappy character that everyone thinks is funny, but loves to hate. I say, "What's wrong with Jar-Jar? Meesa thinkin' he be muy muy hilarious. Even so, meesa mostly not understandin' what heesa sayin'."
Also, if you believe the rumors, he's still around in DVD release of Episode VI, as the leaders of the Gungans. The rumors (see earlier post in this topic) say he will be seen celebrating on Naboo after the Empire is overthrown at the end of the movie. Sorry to disappoint those who would love to see Jar-Jar get whacked!
Acceleration is not a force...
You are right, acceleration is not a force. It is what happens to an object when it is acted upon by some force. However for simplicity's sake, the term "One Gee" is used to describe the force of Gravity on earth. The apparent "Force" encountered when acceleration meets inertia is also described using these same units of measurement.
To the average person, there need not be any difference. To physicists, maybe; but not for "Joe Six-pack".
The fact is that usually, the blades aren't rotating at such an high speed. I think nowadays, the rotational speed of modern turbines doesn't exceed 30 RPM, even if that means that given the length of the blades, the tips can go up to 150 MPH.
I work just down the road from this wind farm. Some of the units are massive (80-100' diameter). These large units rotate slower than the smaller (40-60' diameter) units. Some of these smaller units rotate at 60 RPM or better.
It's very interesting to drive by some of these turbines after a strong wind storm. You see a bladeless turbine, and then you look around on the hill and find the blades scattered. There must be a lot of kinetic energy in those rotating blades, because sometimes they are 1/4-mile apart.
One other thing to consider, There are three blades on most of these. The blades are relatively thin (high-aspect ratio). It is very possible for a thrill-seeking eagle to fly right through the disc of the blades without being hit. Of course the timing would have to be just right, but that's part of the thrill.
You had it almost exactly right. On page 99, the quote is:
And now the bibliography:
Schneier, Bruce. Applied Cryptography, 2nd Ed. 99. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
Federal law always preempts state law. Always.
Funny. That's not the way I read the Tenth Ammendment to the Constitution. Have you read it? It's really quite simple.
End of Story. If the power is not enumerated in the constitution, then the Federal government has NO BUSINESS legislating it. That is a State's Rights issue. This was one of the things that almost blocked the constitution from being adopted in the first place, and why it was part of the first 10 ammendments made.
Once upon a time, a T1 was 24 multiplexed analog telephone circuits plus some control channels. DS1 is the digital version with the same capacity.
It actually goes farther than that. A T1 is a physical representation of a DS1 line. DS1 is the description of the overall protocol and requirement. T1 is the description of a DS1, carried over twisted-pair, copper (or other conductive metal) lines.
40% served as drinks, vs 20% in fuel cells, neither of which will light on fire
Actually 40% (80 proof) burns rather readily once you heat it to the point where vapors are produced. I just happened to run this experiment last night, showing my wife that although it burns, it is not a violent flame. We were even able to get some 24% (48 proof) liqueur to ignite.
Ethanol and methanol are different, and may have different flash points, but given what I learned last night, I doubt there is much danger from a 20% solution.
It is called the X11 Windowing System...
Actually, until just a few minutes ago, I thought it was called "X". It just happens to be in version 11 (anyone else out there remember version 10? Remember all the joys that were to be had when X11 first came out?). My recollection was that the name should be "X", or "X11", but never "X Windows".
However, a quick check at the web site www.x.org shows that they call it "the X Window System":
Now I'm confused.
Clearly, the letters "D", "o", and "S" are part of SCO IP.
Actually, I thought the letters were "P", "o", and "S".
As was pointed out, the KJV version is PD. Others may or may not be. In addition, I wanted to correct something mistated by another poster. They stated the other versions could not be downloaded. If you make that, "Downloaded for FREE," I'd go along with that.
While not free (as in beer), the New International Version (NIV) is available as an e-book for Palm and PocketPC. I have a Palm device, and have the NIV Bible on my PDA (Along with about 80 other titles). Makes a great study reference. Check out Palm Digital Media for more information on the very powerful readers available for Palm, Pocket PC, Windows, and Mac users. Also check out the thousands of titles available; some free, some not.
The distance to the horizon can be calculated using the formula:
where "D" is the Distance to the horizon (in nautical miles); and
"h" is the height of the observer (or antenna) in feet.
To find the distance you can communicate over the earth using line-of-sight communications (like 2.4 GHz is), you need to do the DTH (Distance to Horizon) calculations for each antenna, and then add them together. This gives you the total distance.
To get the required 110 km, you would need two antennas about 650 feet (200 meters) tall.
Or was I the only person paying attention in physics when it was explained how *any* electromagnetic transmission has infinite range, since decaying amplitude in accordance with the inverse square rule never reaches zero? Assuming a perfect vacuum, naturally.
Actually there is a difference between the unlimited range you claim, and the usable range of your devices. As you also pointed out, the background noise, caused by all those other signals with unlimited range, is going to get in the way of your PROFIT!! But hey, I hope you figure it out.
Please!!
PLEASE!!!
Dear god, only 90 & half full? (OK, maybe it's a small MS...)
The MS is 128MB. In addition to the 90 books, I also have about 150 (and growing) crossword puzzles installed. I get two or three more each day. There are also other files stored on the MS. As my internal memory is getting full, I use the MS to hold the "Extra" files and programs that I don't use often, but like to have around.
I have a separate 128MB MS that I use for my MP3 files. (Note to the RIAA: All files are ripped from CD's I own. No downloaded songs. All covered under fair use.)
I also use a "Palm" device (Sony Clie). I have over 90 books stored on one memory stick, including a full dictionary and NIV Bible, and the chip is just over half full.
Having the ability to read the unabridged text of these books without having to drag a bookcase around is VERY COOL.