If you want to draw parallels between the US and the Romans, we would currently be in the Republic phase. About 100 BC, give or take a few decades. Post Carthage (equivalent to Soviet Union?). Very rich and powerful, but not the Roman Empire people think of. It was still a conservative republic that was relatively isolationist. Over the next century, the Romans expanded their dominance and territory, got richer, switched from a republic to a dictatorship, and became the decadent Roman Empire everyone thinks of. That phase lasted 500 years (though only the first couple hundred were all that great).
So by analogy, the US would still have its best years ahead of it.
Or if you prefer to compare Pax Romana to Pax Americana timelines, we're still in the first half of the Peak of the Roman Empire.
As you can tell, I find the parallels fascinating. But in the end, its probably just interesting trivia.
Weirdly, it could power some. Take their example of mixing brackish and salt water to get electricity (or salty with very salty). Use the electricity to desalinate.
It produces less (laws of thermodynamics are a bitch). But you point out an interesting way to describe it to people. i.e. It takes energy to desalinate sea water, this process is sort of like running desalination in reverse to generate energy.
Sid the Science Kid on PBS is a surprisingly good science show for young kids. It encourages kids to ask questions, try experiments, make observations, draw conclusions, apply what they learn to real life and so on. On fairly basic subjects, but treated in a fun and serious way. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Sid_the_Science_Kid
My kids are also hooked on The Magic School Bus. A little bit fantastic, but it covers complex subjects. The immune system, ecology, properties of fluids, etc.
No no no. The comma is a decimal separator. For American's, it would be 1.500 hours. What's impressive isn't the life, but that they predict it with such precision.
I still prefer content distributed via mimeograph, though. Get enough enough of that sweet blue text smell!
There, fixed that for you. Seriously, what was it about the smell of mimeographs that made taking quizzes just a little less painful?
I don't mean to diminish your comment one bit. But I misinterpreted it for a moment. I couldn't figure out why they would be more likely to pat down someone who had just had a, uh, digestive accident.
Then I came back to reality. I think it was because I heard a similar euphemism last night that did refer to an accident.
On a side note, I used to get patted down so frequently, I became a connoisseur of sorts. The lift-your-pants-leg, the take-off-your belt, the back of the hand pat, and so on. So frequent (at least 30 flights in a row), that I became confused one time they didn't pat me down at the metal detectors. But they pulled me aside at the gate, so my streak continued. Until 9/11. Never been searched or patted down since. My wife, however, has managed to get patted down 3 times between the check in desk and the plane!
It could be less about rights than about naked pictures. Also, he may be trying to protect the privacy of some Mormons who wear religious garments under their regular clothing (but those shouldn't show up on the scan).
I own an Austin Mini, so know what your talking about. Bought it from my uncle who is 6'6". I'm only 6'2". People always ask how do I fit in it, but it has more headroom than most modern cars for the same reason you mentioned. Too bad it gets lousy mileage.
A friend in grad school told the story of going fishing on his property. Western edge of Tennessee, if I remember correctly. He's standing in the water and notices a log moving against the current. To be safe, he takes out his.45 (yes, he was the sort of guy to take a.45 with him when fishing) and fires a few shots. And beats a hasty retreat. He calls Fish & Game, which come and catch a rather large gator. Turns out it was a survivor of a program years before to control rodents or something. Supposedly the area was too far north for gators to survive the winter.
Someone forgot to tell the gator.
Man, I love this story: fishing with big handguns, gators, and government screw ups. Can't decide which part is funniest.
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If you want to draw parallels between the US and the Romans, we would currently be in the Republic phase. About 100 BC, give or take a few decades. Post Carthage (equivalent to Soviet Union?). Very rich and powerful, but not the Roman Empire people think of. It was still a conservative republic that was relatively isolationist. Over the next century, the Romans expanded their dominance and territory, got richer, switched from a republic to a dictatorship, and became the decadent Roman Empire everyone thinks of. That phase lasted 500 years (though only the first couple hundred were all that great).
So by analogy, the US would still have its best years ahead of it.
Or if you prefer to compare Pax Romana to Pax Americana timelines, we're still in the first half of the Peak of the Roman Empire.
As you can tell, I find the parallels fascinating. But in the end, its probably just interesting trivia.
Never trust something that bleeds for three days and doesn't die? Unless you have diamonds?
Weirdly, it could power some. Take their example of mixing brackish and salt water to get electricity (or salty with very salty). Use the electricity to desalinate.
It produces less (laws of thermodynamics are a bitch). But you point out an interesting way to describe it to people. i.e. It takes energy to desalinate sea water, this process is sort of like running desalination in reverse to generate energy.
That's pretty good budget management when you get someone else to pay.
Algor rolled out version v23.1 in February. http://algor.com/software_services/whatsnew.enu.htm V24 will likely be out later this year. There's must be software packages with even higher numbers.
Sid the Science Kid on PBS is a surprisingly good science show for young kids. It encourages kids to ask questions, try experiments, make observations, draw conclusions, apply what they learn to real life and so on. On fairly basic subjects, but treated in a fun and serious way. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Sid_the_Science_Kid
My kids are also hooked on The Magic School Bus. A little bit fantastic, but it covers complex subjects. The immune system, ecology, properties of fluids, etc.
You missed a key point. They were going to be installed in Texas, improving the landscape.
Sure it is. MS doesn't vend IE, it's bundled.
No no no. The comma is a decimal separator. For American's, it would be 1.500 hours. What's impressive isn't the life, but that they predict it with such precision.
I still prefer content distributed via mimeograph, though. Get enough enough of that sweet blue text smell!
There, fixed that for you. Seriously, what was it about the smell of mimeographs that made taking quizzes just a little less painful?
Might work pretty well in Hawaii.
I'd be happy to take your laptop once you've used up its 3 hour life. For parts ...
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So they must also have the right to inspect anyone's brain. At least those with detectable brainwaves. A tin foil hat is starting to make sense now.
Good point. In fact, you could even say they were the ones to create the new policy.
I don't mean to diminish your comment one bit. But I misinterpreted it for a moment. I couldn't figure out why they would be more likely to pat down someone who had just had a, uh, digestive accident. Then I came back to reality. I think it was because I heard a similar euphemism last night that did refer to an accident. On a side note, I used to get patted down so frequently, I became a connoisseur of sorts. The lift-your-pants-leg, the take-off-your belt, the back of the hand pat, and so on. So frequent (at least 30 flights in a row), that I became confused one time they didn't pat me down at the metal detectors. But they pulled me aside at the gate, so my streak continued. Until 9/11. Never been searched or patted down since. My wife, however, has managed to get patted down 3 times between the check in desk and the plane!
Hijackings ended on 9/12 because of a simple policy change.
Pre 9/11: Let the hijacker fly the plane.
Post 9/11: Don't let the hijacker fly the plane.
Seriously. Before then, it was policy to do what the hijacker said. Usually they just told the pilot fly here, fly there. Whatever.
A policy of not letting them fly the plane (and backing up the policy with a stronger door) ended any repeat of 9/11. Period.
Let's hope they don't push it this far: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
It could be less about rights than about naked pictures. Also, he may be trying to protect the privacy of some Mormons who wear religious garments under their regular clothing (but those shouldn't show up on the scan).
Is that you?
Remember when this happened to you? Third paragraph : http://www.combustiblecelluloid.com/thisistap.shtml
I own an Austin Mini, so know what your talking about. Bought it from my uncle who is 6'6". I'm only 6'2". People always ask how do I fit in it, but it has more headroom than most modern cars for the same reason you mentioned. Too bad it gets lousy mileage.
A friend in grad school told the story of going fishing on his property. Western edge of Tennessee, if I remember correctly. He's standing in the water and notices a log moving against the current. To be safe, he takes out his .45 (yes, he was the sort of guy to take a .45 with him when fishing) and fires a few shots. And beats a hasty retreat. He calls Fish & Game, which come and catch a rather large gator. Turns out it was a survivor of a program years before to control rodents or something. Supposedly the area was too far north for gators to survive the winter.
Someone forgot to tell the gator.
Man, I love this story: fishing with big handguns, gators, and government screw ups. Can't decide which part is funniest.
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess: Physics!
The sun is much hotter. Fusion is a product of temperature and density.