Q - Do you think home values are at their minimum?
A - It depends on where you want to buy, I suggest the UK or Switzerland, since they are both politically stable. Lots of Russian and 3rd World Oligarchs are buying there. The rest of Europe (except for the tax havens of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino) don't look so good for price appreciation.
Q - Do you think purchasing adjacent property as a survival compound is wise?
A - Why, are you really expecting the Zombie Apocalypse?
Q - What types of items would you stock it with?
A - The usual, furniture, a flat screen TV, and a well stocked bar.
Q - What type of armament(s) would you suggest?
A - I'd put a properly trained Infantry squad on retainer. It frees up room in the house. That armory can now be a wine cellar. Of course, always keep a good shotgun around for home defense/duck shooting off the deck.
Q - As a backup source of electricity, is a generator the most practical thing or would you do solar (or wind)?
A - Both, generators are cheap enough to have around unless you want something over 15 kW.
Hmmm...3d printer porn...internal cavity walls....Yep, that would generate some interest.
Seriously though, I've been a fan of Additive Manufacturing since I read the article "Print me a Stradivarius" in the Economist last year. I agree, AM is very cool.
Turkey is another example of a relatively progressive country in the Middle East. Turkey is becoming more conservative as the Military's influence in politics is challenged by the Justice and Development Party (AK Party).
Since you want to nit-pick, Cyprus and Israel are also in the Middle East, and they are both more progressive than either Turkey or the UAE. Of course, you can debate that also since Cyprus has two different governments and Israel has its own issues.
Did you miss the "in the Middle East" part of my post? I'll qualify my previous post - compared to other countries in the Middle East, such as Kuwait or "shudder" Saudi Arabia, it's relatively progressive.
The other reason this happens, of course, is that our perceptions of the Middle East are based on a mash of cable news, Pentagon spin and CounterStrike, which are - surprise! - largely false. Pakistan has elected a female president; the US hasn't.
You're referring to Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister (not President).
You left out the fact that she was assassinated in Pakistan by Al-Qaeda in 2007.
There's a joke here in Bahrain -
How does a Saudi tell which woman is his wife when they are in public?
She's the one that flinches when he raises his hand.
So, what your saying is that a site like Slashdot would result in a lot of people in trouble with the government? It's common for people to very extremely critical or their governments on this site. Then there is a difference between the West and China.
I'm sure people who kept their mouths shut were happier in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union too.
The first set of employers is for Engineering Majors; the second set is for Liberal Arts Majors. Flame away Baristas, I have the karma to withstand it.
So when the US does it, they are the epitome of evil and tyranny, but when China does it, they're just trying to make a living? Fuck you and your double standard.
Try this, "FacePlace is a known security risk; the Chinese use it regularly for espionage. Should I be contacting our Counter-Intelligence Agencies about this company?"
Sit back and watch the HR weenie crap themselves.
Courage comes in many forms, as does cowardice. It sounds as though you did the right thing and got burned by it. Nonetheless, you did what you thought was right, so I commend you for it (whatever that's worth).
My gardening experience is somewhat different -
Spend anything from $10-40 per plant in potting soil, pots, cages, seedlings, etc.
Devote a couple hours of labor, per plant, over the entire growing season to coax them into being productive.
Step outside one day to see a deer enjoying the last of the tomatoes after devouring everything else in the garden.
During the Kargil War, Pakistan was in the process of staging nuclear weapons for use against India when the United States called them and told them to back off, which they did.
It's not like some poor sod wanted to be protected and was kicked to the curb. The Russians wanted partial operational control, which the US refused. Their contribution was hopelessly outdated, ineffective equipment. Basically, the Russians wanted shiny, new technology to steal.
So you sided with the Nazis in WW2 when it was convenient and you're siding with the Russians when it's convenient. I'll give you points for pragmatism.
NATO an "empire"? Hilarious. You don't know NATO very well. NATO's purpose is to keep European countries from fighting each other by keeping them ensnared in bureaucracy.
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Q - Do you think home values are at their minimum?
A - It depends on where you want to buy, I suggest the UK or Switzerland, since they are both politically stable. Lots of Russian and 3rd World Oligarchs are buying there. The rest of Europe (except for the tax havens of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino) don't look so good for price appreciation.
Q - Do you think purchasing adjacent property as a survival compound is wise?
A - Why, are you really expecting the Zombie Apocalypse?
Q - What types of items would you stock it with?
A - The usual, furniture, a flat screen TV, and a well stocked bar.
Q - What type of armament(s) would you suggest?
A - I'd put a properly trained Infantry squad on retainer. It frees up room in the house. That armory can now be a wine cellar. Of course, always keep a good shotgun around for home defense/duck shooting off the deck.
Q - As a backup source of electricity, is a generator the most practical thing or would you do solar (or wind)?
A - Both, generators are cheap enough to have around unless you want something over 15 kW.
Hmmm...3d printer porn...internal cavity walls....Yep, that would generate some interest.
Seriously though, I've been a fan of Additive Manufacturing since I read the article "Print me a Stradivarius" in the Economist last year. I agree, AM is very cool.
Turkey is another example of a relatively progressive country in the Middle East. Turkey is becoming more conservative as the Military's influence in politics is challenged by the Justice and Development Party (AK Party).
Since you want to nit-pick, Cyprus and Israel are also in the Middle East, and they are both more progressive than either Turkey or the UAE. Of course, you can debate that also since Cyprus has two different governments and Israel has its own issues.
Did you miss the "in the Middle East" part of my post? I'll qualify my previous post - compared to other countries in the Middle East, such as Kuwait or "shudder" Saudi Arabia, it's relatively progressive.
Spain was officially neutral in World War 2. There were volunteers that fought on the Axis side and those who for on the Allied side.
I take it you don't know that the UAE is one of the most progressive, Western-favoring countries in the Middle East?
Children and laser cutters, what could go wrong?
You're referring to Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister (not President).
You left out the fact that she was assassinated in Pakistan by Al-Qaeda in 2007.
There's a joke here in Bahrain -
How does a Saudi tell which woman is his wife when they are in public?
She's the one that flinches when he raises his hand.
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I like it! Can we call it the "Schrödinger's cat" mod?
Yes, it is a good thing. The kettle is, in fact, black.
That's the best post I've read concerning this subject in weeks.
So, what your saying is that a site like Slashdot would result in a lot of people in trouble with the government? It's common for people to very extremely critical or their governments on this site. Then there is a difference between the West and China.
I'm sure people who kept their mouths shut were happier in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union too.
The first set of employers is for Engineering Majors; the second set is for Liberal Arts Majors. Flame away Baristas, I have the karma to withstand it.
So when the US does it, they are the epitome of evil and tyranny, but when China does it, they're just trying to make a living? Fuck you and your double standard.
Try this, "FacePlace is a known security risk; the Chinese use it regularly for espionage. Should I be contacting our Counter-Intelligence Agencies about this company?"
Sit back and watch the HR weenie crap themselves.
Courage comes in many forms, as does cowardice. It sounds as though you did the right thing and got burned by it. Nonetheless, you did what you thought was right, so I commend you for it (whatever that's worth).
My gardening experience is somewhat different -
Spend anything from $10-40 per plant in potting soil, pots, cages, seedlings, etc.
Devote a couple hours of labor, per plant, over the entire growing season to coax them into being productive.
Step outside one day to see a deer enjoying the last of the tomatoes after devouring everything else in the garden.
During the Kargil War, Pakistan was in the process of staging nuclear weapons for use against India when the United States called them and told them to back off, which they did.
It's not like some poor sod wanted to be protected and was kicked to the curb. The Russians wanted partial operational control, which the US refused. Their contribution was hopelessly outdated, ineffective equipment. Basically, the Russians wanted shiny, new technology to steal.
Actually, Russia wanted partial operational control over it. The US said, "fat chance" and moved the equipment elsewhere.
So you sided with the Nazis in WW2 when it was convenient and you're siding with the Russians when it's convenient. I'll give you points for pragmatism.
NATO an "empire"? Hilarious. You don't know NATO very well. NATO's purpose is to keep European countries from fighting each other by keeping them ensnared in bureaucracy.
How about our elected representatives? Bwahahahaha...damn, I knew I couldn't say that with a straight face.
Actually, I think he's doing the same very clever thing that William Shatner did and that's to lampoon himself.
$1000 server in the sky vs $37 20mm round.
20mm round wins.
Pirates lose and go "ARRGGGHHHH my server."