I wasn't referring to "UFO tales" but the many actual encounters with both "visitors" and the Earth folks who don't want them telling anybody about them.
YOU might not see aliens, I might not see aliens, but hundreds of thousands have had very unusual experiences and there's more than enough evidence -- including high level military witnesses -- that the US Government makes a big deal about this topic and goes out of the way to ridicule anyone who gets close to making a big deal about it.
While I admire Hawking using his celebrity to promote a noble cause, his thought process doesn't quite point to "genius" on this one right now.
None of the other planets in human-survivable range (without anything from Area 51) have breathable atmosphere, so we'd have to build closed systems to sustain us on other planetary bodies.
So, why not just build an underground Arcology right here on Earth instead and save the travel time ? Unless the Earth actually explodes, it should be able to sustain a community just as well as any on another planet... as long as it has strong doors and locks.
The Odyssey Command Center (Odyssey 3) video game console was axed by Philips just as it was about to ship. It wasn't the strongest offering at the time but it offered backwards compatibility with Odyssey 2 games and was to be expandable with a modem and BASIC.
I was saving my dollars and ready to buy but it was axed shortly after they promoted the hell out of it at the CES and Knoxville World's Fair. Jerks.
I'll likely remain Earthbound for my entire life yet I usually find plenty to do before I'm tempted by mass media. Spare time or not, I can't imagine being so bored during a relatively short Shuttle mission that I'd want to fire up a movie. Instead, why not grab a camera and inspire other people who won't ever get the chance to orbit our planet.
I have a Mac Mini and several PCs. The current Mac OS is better than Vista so I'm not sure why this opinion piece is notable.
Apple is in the hardware business. If a new version of the operating system is going to move boxes it will do so regardless of the software's actual release date.
Of all organizations, Consumer Reports did this to me many years ago when I was in university. I wrote them a scathing letter and the nonsense stopped, at least in my mailbox... not sure if they still use these subscription tactics.
Like, seriously... if we aren't able to find a few people amongst the billions on this earth who don't need to sctoop someone every few days then perhaps we don't deserve to explore deep space.
Just look here for inspiration. I'm sure there are plenty of examples of long-term abstinence in the/. community:)
FreshWii is still in the early stages of development but I felt the urge to post this commentary in response to a developer calling the Wii a "piece of s***" at the GDC:
This is not surprising to me. In sales, getting face-time with your customer breaks-down barriers and increases buying urgency. It just seems natural that the same would apply to an employee-employer relationship.
... people want the Wii because the PS3s best game is Resistance: Fall of Man. This, of course, forget that there are plenty of cool PS3 games on the way...
How does this guy get a free review console when it seems he has a problem writing ?
Why not just patch the machines to shut down ? This would save even more.
All of my PCs have unique power settings, due to their unique needs. If Microsoft changed these settings on me I'd just change them back.
This is a new service that has launched with higher quality sound. You need a supplemental subscription to access this "cd quality" service. I'll reserve judgement on the quality of this service until I hear it for myself.
Can't blame anyone for the confusion, as I am a Sirius subscriber and had to do some research before I knew what was going on. Perhaps Sirius could do a better job selling this free promo -- when I hear "CD quality" I think music, not talk.
Moon Base Bush is pie in the sky
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The whole "back to the Moon" thing is a load of garbage.
The real target is Mars. There's nothing more to learn on the Moon (unless, of course, they're still hiding things from you and me, which, of course, the U.S. government seems to do as a matter of course).
Experts have long admitted that launching a mission to Mars from the Moon is far more difficult than doing it from here.
NASA has become the "Santa Claus" of the U.S. Government. Keep the children excited and maybe they'll think there really is a future, after all.
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I wasn't referring to "UFO tales" but the many actual encounters with both "visitors" and the Earth folks who don't want them telling anybody about them.
YOU might not see aliens, I might not see aliens, but hundreds of thousands have had very unusual experiences and there's more than enough evidence -- including high level military witnesses -- that the US Government makes a big deal about this topic and goes out of the way to ridicule anyone who gets close to making a big deal about it.
Some things, like electricity and 3D printers and of course money doesn't, but, umm, fruit already "grows on trees."
Are these plugs public ? If so, do they only key to Tesla cars ?
Or can I deliver the Lexor 3000 to the masses and have 'em charge for free at the Tesla stops ?
(then again tin cans for the masses aren't working so well for Tata right now...)
While I admire Hawking using his celebrity to promote a noble cause, his thought process doesn't quite point to "genius" on this one right now.
None of the other planets in human-survivable range (without anything from Area 51) have breathable atmosphere, so we'd have to build closed systems to sustain us on other planetary bodies.
So, why not just build an underground Arcology right here on Earth instead and save the travel time ? Unless the Earth actually explodes, it should be able to sustain a community just as well as any on another planet... as long as it has strong doors and locks.
The Odyssey Command Center (Odyssey 3) video game console was axed by Philips just as it was about to ship. It wasn't the strongest offering at the time but it offered backwards compatibility with Odyssey 2 games and was to be expandable with a modem and BASIC.
I was saving my dollars and ready to buy but it was axed shortly after they promoted the hell out of it at the CES and Knoxville World's Fair. Jerks.
It's already been done...
Dope Wars
No wonder the Kool-Aid Man is so pissed off, looks like someone forgot to add the cup of sugar.
I'll likely remain Earthbound for my entire life yet I usually find plenty to do before I'm tempted by mass media. Spare time or not, I can't imagine being so bored during a relatively short Shuttle mission that I'd want to fire up a movie. Instead, why not grab a camera and inspire other people who won't ever get the chance to orbit our planet.
Am I the only one who prefers a frosty frozen treat? I find it more refreshing this way.
Aww c'mon... the chances of this date being your birthday are, like, what, 1 in 366 ?
"what is the significance of the date '1-18-08?'"
It's the release date for Duke Nuke'em Forever.
Oh and 3D Realms is recruiting a team for the development of the next title, Duke Nuke'em Times Infinity.
Baba Booey !
Maybe the Japanese don't get it. After all, they actually embraced Microsoft's MSX platform ;)
http://grog.ca/index.php?m=11&y=07&entry=entry071104-155949
I have a Mac Mini and several PCs. The current Mac OS is better than Vista so I'm not sure why this opinion piece is notable.
Apple is in the hardware business. If a new version of the operating system is going to move boxes it will do so regardless of the software's actual release date.
Of all organizations, Consumer Reports did this to me many years ago when I was in university. I wrote them a scathing letter and the nonsense stopped, at least in my mailbox... not sure if they still use these subscription tactics.
Like, seriously... if we aren't able to find a few people amongst the billions on this earth who don't need to sctoop someone every few days then perhaps we don't deserve to explore deep space. Just look here for inspiration. I'm sure there are plenty of examples of long-term abstinence in the /. community :)
Makes sense to me. Meatheads need the brain power, geeks are usually too smart for their own good.
I am once again in awe of the delicate balance of nature.
FreshWii is still in the early stages of development but I felt the urge to post this commentary in response to a developer calling the Wii a "piece of s***" at the GDC:
http://freshwii.com/wii_gdc2007.html
This is not surprising to me. In sales, getting face-time with your customer breaks-down barriers and increases buying urgency. It just seems natural that the same would apply to an employee-employer relationship.
... people want the Wii because the PS3s best game is Resistance: Fall of Man. This, of course, forget that there are plenty of cool PS3 games on the way ...
How does this guy get a free review console when it seems he has a problem writing ?
Why not just patch the machines to shut down ? This would save even more.
All of my PCs have unique power settings, due to their unique needs. If Microsoft changed these settings on me I'd just change them back.
This is a new service that has launched with higher quality sound. You need a supplemental subscription to access this "cd quality" service. I'll reserve judgement on the quality of this service until I hear it for myself.
Can't blame anyone for the confusion, as I am a Sirius subscriber and had to do some research before I knew what was going on. Perhaps Sirius could do a better job selling this free promo -- when I hear "CD quality" I think music, not talk.
space.com as believable as Fox News.
Shut their mic off !
The whole "back to the Moon" thing is a load of garbage.
The real target is Mars. There's nothing more to learn on the Moon (unless, of course, they're still hiding things from you and me, which, of course, the U.S. government seems to do as a matter of course).
Experts have long admitted that launching a mission to Mars from the Moon is far more difficult than doing it from here.
NASA has become the "Santa Claus" of the U.S. Government. Keep the children excited and maybe they'll think there really is a future, after all.