Well, fact is that governments sponsor most of basic research. It still takes very long time to fruit and I think most people who want the government to continue funding basic research are well aware of it.
I have seen - predominantly on Slashdot, obviously, but also elsewhere, a sort of naive technocrats (who are often also libertarians) believing that as soon as some technology is needed, the invisible hand of the market magically creates this technology so one only has to sit and wait for this magic solution to appear out of thin air. The more down-to-earth kind of these people even tried to explain this magic by telling that this process happens by throwing enough money at a problem.
Unfortunately - and TFA is a picture book example of this - reality doesn't work that way. Breakthroughs don't happen by magic, they happen by meticulous research and a shitload of small steps. Solutions don't suddenly appear just when they are needed, a long lead time of research is required. And sometimes this new technology never comes up at all.
Here (Germany) it was reported that investigators couldn't visit the crash site for a long time because it was in a war zone. Due to the current armistice the investigators now continue to salvage the wreckage, with separatists apparently helping out
Thanks for explaining. This makes a lot more sense than the usual "OMG winter" and "OMG distance" comments. Lack of infrastructure and crappy drivers are indeed a huge discouragement, but this is also a chicken and egg problem in a way.
The other reasonable point was that the airplane was hit by a continuous rod warhead which is more typical for air to air missiles. Buk missiles are usually HE-frag.
You don't need to switch. I use studded tyres (these are actually more for good traction on ice) from December until maybe April. You don't need to switch over to different tyres when it gets warmer, just keep using studded ones for additional safety. You aren't as fast using them as summer slicks, but riding fast in winter isn't nice to the lungs anyway. There isn't that much snow here in Germany, but there is a lot of ice. Cycling with studded tyres is safer than even walking, that is why I use my bicycle as often as I can.
Most of those? Not really. There are exactly two connections that are built for 300 kph: Frankfurt-Cologne and Nuremberg-Munich. Even so, I have yet to sit in an ICE that goes faster than 250.
These turboprops that are used by regional airlines are indeed that slow (ATR-72 cruise speed is 510 kph, Saab 340's is 467 kph, Bombardier Q200's is 537 kph).
Snow is not really a problem for a bicycle. Neither is carrying stuff, for that matter. That is what racks are for. Your picture of a bicycle is a bit skewed by all these fixie riding hipsters, but this kind of a bike is, thankfully, a small minority (but with loud owners).
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Butthurt much?
Well, fact is that governments sponsor most of basic research. It still takes very long time to fruit and I think most people who want the government to continue funding basic research are well aware of it.
I have seen - predominantly on Slashdot, obviously, but also elsewhere, a sort of naive technocrats (who are often also libertarians) believing that as soon as some technology is needed, the invisible hand of the market magically creates this technology so one only has to sit and wait for this magic solution to appear out of thin air. The more down-to-earth kind of these people even tried to explain this magic by telling that this process happens by throwing enough money at a problem.
Unfortunately - and TFA is a picture book example of this - reality doesn't work that way. Breakthroughs don't happen by magic, they happen by meticulous research and a shitload of small steps. Solutions don't suddenly appear just when they are needed, a long lead time of research is required. And sometimes this new technology never comes up at all.
"neoliberal" is an european term meaning purely economic liberals (freedom for business aka free market fundamentalists).
Nah, if it is at gunpoint, then it is not "steal", it is "rob" ;-)
Sounds like a typical case of Lake Wobegon effect
That is only because there is no Transrapid in Munich. Otherwise one would be able to start the flight at the Munich central railway station.
Is it like a quality seal?
It is just 85%, you sissy. That is perfectly fine, no additional sweetener needed.
This one is bitter.
More like people have larger incentives to adulterate chocolate. This is how free market usually works.
Here (Germany) it was reported that investigators couldn't visit the crash site for a long time because it was in a war zone.
Due to the current armistice the investigators now continue to salvage the wreckage, with separatists apparently helping out
Thanks for explaining. This makes a lot more sense than the usual "OMG winter" and "OMG distance" comments. Lack of infrastructure and crappy drivers are indeed a huge discouragement, but this is also a chicken and egg problem in a way.
The other reasonable point was that the airplane was hit by a continuous rod warhead which is more typical for air to air missiles. Buk missiles are usually HE-frag.
Unfortunately $1000 would just about pay for the flight. Make it $3000 and we might have a deal ;-)
It is probably a fake, but Ukrainian pilots are indeed crappy. They lack training and flight hours. Here is an example of how they fly
You don't need to switch. I use studded tyres (these are actually more for good traction on ice) from December until maybe April. You don't need to switch over to different tyres when it gets warmer, just keep using studded ones for additional safety. You aren't as fast using them as summer slicks, but riding fast in winter isn't nice to the lungs anyway. There isn't that much snow here in Germany, but there is a lot of ice. Cycling with studded tyres is safer than even walking, that is why I use my bicycle as often as I can.
Most of those? Not really. There are exactly two connections that are built for 300 kph: Frankfurt-Cologne and Nuremberg-Munich. Even so, I have yet to sit in an ICE that goes faster than 250.
These turboprops that are used by regional airlines are indeed that slow (ATR-72 cruise speed is 510 kph, Saab 340's is 467 kph, Bombardier Q200's is 537 kph).
I am not the one who is ignorant about studded tyres. Even though with that kind of snow, backcountry ski is more fun.
My round trip to work is 48 km (54 km in a car). Not enough for you?
I have done the same, in Germany though. None of your mentioned problems whatsoever.
Snow is not really a problem for a bicycle. Neither is carrying stuff, for that matter. That is what racks are for. Your picture of a bicycle is a bit skewed by all these fixie riding hipsters, but this kind of a bike is, thankfully, a small minority (but with loud owners).
A 20 mile round trip is easily doable on a bicycle. During the rush hour it is actually faster than using a car.
Had to show my id in several hotels in Germany, Czech republic, Finland...
How did the hipster burn his tongue? He drank his coffee before it was cool.
I reckon you have never heard of the miscarriage of justice.