The problem is that when the Bozos say that the USA is as bad as (or worse than) North Korea or a region suffering under ISIS or the Taliban, you belittle the suffering that those people are genuinely experiencing.
Could the USA do better? Absolutely, much, much better - But don't insult some teacher or blogger living in fear of torture or death in Syria by suggesting some teacher or blogger at West Beverly High is her peer.
There's a reason why the DC-10 isn't used anymore.
Explosive Decompression
Incorrect. DC-10s were perfectly safe aircraft that flew millions of miles. They weren't explosively decompressing left right and center.
DC-10s aren't flying passengers any more because they don't have the efficiency of modern airliners like the 787. They're heavier, have more drag, and burn more fuel - Particularly due to the their three engines.
FedEx still operates a whack of 'em hauling cargo.
A DC-10 Passenger Plane Is Perfect At Fighting Wildfires
It's not 'perfect.' Unlike water bombers like the Martin Mars ( http://www.martinmars.com/ ) the DC-10 can't 'scoop' water from a lake. It needs to land and be refilled, which limits the amount it can drop.
You know what I love even more than than Win 8.1 on my Surface Pro 1? The side glances of envy from MacBook Air fanboys as they watch me use the touchscreen.
I have a liberal arts degree (Political Science) and I work in tech as a product manager - Writing requirements docs, training, travelling, evangelizing as the voice of the customer. I also have more job security than my coder-peers as my job hasn't been outsourced, unlike many of theirs.
However, I've always dabbled in computers and software, going back to my TRS-80 Model 1 in 1980.
The biggest challenge is that while Tech CEOs talk the talk of wanting 'critical thinking skills' it doesn't translate down to the line managers doing the hiring. All they know is STEM, so that's what they fall back on.
So basically what you're saying is humans are flawed, so we need some flawed humans to make rules for the rest of the flawed humans?
Yes, because some humans are way more flawed than others.
Here in Vancouver, flawed humans are flying drones around jets landing at our airport. Less flawed humans are making rules around that, which is OK by me.
Most nights when people are watching TV I'm out walking the dog. Judging by the number of TVs I see glowing in everyone's living rooms as I walk by, I'd say a lot of people are still watching TV these days.
If nobody has died why is this news? Slow news day?
Do you have children?
From the article -
HEV68, which almost uniquely affects children, tends to first cause cold-like symptoms, including body aches, sneezing and coughing. These mild complaints then worsen into life-threatening breathing problems that are all the more dangerous to children with asthma.
Sure, having your child day is way worse than having your kid really sick, but having a really sick kid is pretty horrible as well. That's why it's news.
Yes, and flying costs more than the Greyhound bus, especially when you multiply that by the number of people in your family.
That's why there are very cheap seats, with lousy legroom. If you want a little more, you pay a little more. If it's too much, stay in the cheaper seats, take the Greyhound, or don't go.
one answer is to offer wider seat spacing for a little extra price on some flights
At check-in, United Airlines offers economy seats with much better legroom for a modest upcharge. On a transcontinental flight it's usually around $60 - $70.
I travel a lot for business (60 segments so far this year), often in Economy Plus, and there are usually many seats in E+ available, even when sardine class is completely packed.
People simply refuse to shell out the coin for additional comfort. I think if E+ *were* full you'd see United expanded it until eventually their entire aircraft had room leg room at a higher price.
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Real zero-g (not Vomit Comet or theme park rides) would be pretty damn cool
How is vomit comet not 'real zero-g?' Or is your measure based on length of time?
Because whether you're falling on the ISS or fallling on the Vomit Comet, you're still falling...
In fact, it's probably zero percent.
Except when it comes to the filming locations (mostly filmed in Toronto and Vancouver) and the actors (mostly Canadians).
But other than that, yeah.
All the Home Depot stores here in Vancouver, Canada have chip-and-PIN card readers.
What else can subsidize here?
Well, in your case, apparently grammar school.
Did anyone bother to check on World Airlines
In the last 30 years, World Airways has had one incident, and that was due to pilot error, not issues with the DC-10 itself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W...
there is always a refueling stop at Anchorage or Honolulu.
Yes, and when Canadian Airlines crossed the Pacific with their DC-10s in the 70s, 80s & 90s they used to stop in Hawaii for fuel.
This is one of the reasons these airframes have been retired.
The problem is that when the Bozos say that the USA is as bad as (or worse than) North Korea or a region suffering under ISIS or the Taliban, you belittle the suffering that those people are genuinely experiencing.
Could the USA do better? Absolutely, much, much better - But don't insult some teacher or blogger living in fear of torture or death in Syria by suggesting some teacher or blogger at West Beverly High is her peer.
What's expensive for a commercial airliner can be economical for a fire-fighting operation.
Cue the bozos, who, due to Slashdot hivemind, are now required to post "So, exactly like the USA!"
...and no, I'm not American.
Because that's typical economy seating plans are 3-3.
Not two-aisle heavies like the DC-10.
Most of those are either 2-3-2, 2-4-2 or 3-3-3.
There's a reason why the DC-10 isn't used anymore.
Explosive Decompression
Incorrect. DC-10s were perfectly safe aircraft that flew millions of miles. They weren't explosively decompressing left right and center.
DC-10s aren't flying passengers any more because they don't have the efficiency of modern airliners like the 787. They're heavier, have more drag, and burn more fuel - Particularly due to the their three engines.
FedEx still operates a whack of 'em hauling cargo.
A DC-10 Passenger Plane Is Perfect At Fighting Wildfires
It's not 'perfect.' Unlike water bombers like the Martin Mars ( http://www.martinmars.com/ ) the DC-10 can't 'scoop' water from a lake. It needs to land and be refilled, which limits the amount it can drop.
Hey Anonymous Coward, you're gonna have to do better than that...
What facets of my Surface Pro makes it a fake computer?
You know what I love even more than than Win 8.1 on my Surface Pro 1? The side glances of envy from MacBook Air fanboys as they watch me use the touchscreen.
Downvote away haters, my karma can take it.
I have a liberal arts degree (Political Science) and I work in tech as a product manager - Writing requirements docs, training, travelling, evangelizing as the voice of the customer. I also have more job security than my coder-peers as my job hasn't been outsourced, unlike many of theirs.
However, I've always dabbled in computers and software, going back to my TRS-80 Model 1 in 1980.
The biggest challenge is that while Tech CEOs talk the talk of wanting 'critical thinking skills' it doesn't translate down to the line managers doing the hiring. All they know is STEM, so that's what they fall back on.
Why is it that if you copy something it's called a fake, but if you also destroy the original it's called restoration?
Interestingly, that's how transporters might eventually work:
Scan you, transmit scan data, reassemble you at the other end based on the data, confirm checksum, then destroy original.
So basically what you're saying is humans are flawed, so we need some flawed humans to make rules for the rest of the flawed humans?
Yes, because some humans are way more flawed than others.
Here in Vancouver, flawed humans are flying drones around jets landing at our airport. Less flawed humans are making rules around that, which is OK by me.
Who watches TV these days.
Most nights when people are watching TV I'm out walking the dog. Judging by the number of TVs I see glowing in everyone's living rooms as I walk by, I'd say a lot of people are still watching TV these days.
You know, the amazing thing is they feel they have a right to be angry.
You're using a western mindset.
He's some impoverished guy in India desperate to make a few rupees from someone who, in his eyes, is very wealthy.
The 'wealthy' person has wasted his time, so he's angry. His 'boss' will probably yell at him for being unsuccessful, so he's angry.
It's not cut-and-dry like you might think.
If nobody has died why is this news? Slow news day?
Do you have children?
From the article -
HEV68, which almost uniquely affects children, tends to first cause cold-like symptoms, including body aches, sneezing and coughing. These mild complaints then worsen into life-threatening breathing problems that are all the more dangerous to children with asthma.
Sure, having your child day is way worse than having your kid really sick, but having a really sick kid is pretty horrible as well. That's why it's news.
> But there's no guarantee that paying an extra $50 will get me that extra space.
It sure will on United or Delta. If you pay the upcharge for a seat with more legroom, then you'll get a seat with more legroom.
Yes, and flying costs more than the Greyhound bus, especially when you multiply that by the number of people in your family.
That's why there are very cheap seats, with lousy legroom. If you want a little more, you pay a little more. If it's too much, stay in the cheaper seats, take the Greyhound, or don't go.
Economy plus is the same as seats as economy.
Width-wide, yes - But they have wicked-good legroom which for me, and many other people, is really all the difference.
There isn't a "little bit better" choice on domestic flights, even international flights on the same continent.
Of course there is. Lots of airlines have a "little bit better choice" option.
Here's one - About $50 - $75 more on a flight to Canada -
http://www.united.com/CMS/en-U...
one answer is to offer wider seat spacing for a little extra price on some flights
At check-in, United Airlines offers economy seats with much better legroom for a modest upcharge. On a transcontinental flight it's usually around $60 - $70.
I travel a lot for business (60 segments so far this year), often in Economy Plus, and there are usually many seats in E+ available, even when sardine class is completely packed.
People simply refuse to shell out the coin for additional comfort. I think if E+ *were* full you'd see United expanded it until eventually their entire aircraft had room leg room at a higher price.