Nautical is not a SI prefix. So what current standard defines nm to be nautical miles? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SI_prefix Oh His Noodliness, You must be joking.
Nautical Mile isn't an SI prefix? duh? it isn't a metric measurement in any way, shape or form, nor is "Mile" for the matter.
Please come back when you have a point.
I can't argue, all I can do is throw up the cliche 'if your not a pilot, you probably wouldn't understand'.
Steve Fossett's name will forever be remembered alongside Lindberg, Earhart, and Yeager, his accomplishments deserve nothing less.
The other day I was reading about the littany of Mr. Fossett's achievements. In an age where records are set and fall with each of our ephemeral 15 minutes of fame, Mr. Fossett managed to do something truly extraordinary: become a legend.
The moment Fossett vanished, I was in the air in my Cherokee not 100nm from his departure field. It was a mundane day of flying, if any day spent rattling around two miles in the air in an over-sized beer-can pulled by a 1920's tractor motor over the least hospitable terrain in the lower-48 can be called 'mundane'. The Nevada desert has an amazing way of making a man seem both profoundly alone and free, regardless of the technology within he wraps himself.
That day of flying will forever be seared into my mind. In a world of mundane, Steve Fossett successfully made the transition from mere mortal to legend. His records and legacy stand so tall that the stories of his achievements will inspire my children's children alongside the stories Earhart and Lindberg. And yes, while a mourn the loss of the man (and I do keep a guilty hope that he's just chilling down in the Bahama's somewhere, enjoying his retirement), It was the legendary ending to the story of legendary achievement: something to celebrate and honor, not mourn and regret.
Thank you Steve Fossett. Rest In Peace, you've earned it.
Amen to that... Just recently I joined the hiring side of the equasion (I'm only 23), and I've been amazed at truly how desperate the companies I've worked at were to find not only _good_ people but the resume's of people who actually had the slightest bit of knowledge in the field
I've found that the best option is just to find the companies that do the work your interested in and seek them out... look online, find a few companies that are doing work that you might have fun with, and just send a resume unsolicited with a cover letter apologizing for the intrusion, but expressing your passion for the work... Showing initiative and enthusiasm will more than make up for the imposition in most cases... at least in my experience
Oh wait... I meant Craigslist;)
(My past two jobs, both outstanding firms and fascinating work, both search for open positions exclusively on Craigslist).
Sure, there are always... overzealous postings by those somewhat lacking in understanding of the field in which they are searching... But if anything, they provide as much amusement as frustration...
Any anyone hear who complains that there isn't enough 'entry level' stuff out there... Stop expecting the world handed to you on a silver platter.
You want entry level? go make yourself a position. Learn some cool technology on the side. Charm people... Impress people... develope a passion. "Entry level" is bullshit... a 'code monkey' position put in place by Human Resource Managers who have zero concept of engineering and are just looking to fill heads... You don't learn how to innovate when you're being told constantly how to think... Sitting and waiting for your 'cookie-cutter' position is only assuring that you will be stuck in HR cookie-cutter hell for the rest of your life.
You want entry level? Go find a startup short on talent looking for their big break... you know what, they'll probably fail, they'll pay like shit, but you'll learn more (in a shorter period of time) than you ever knew possible. How about figure out what aspect of engineering _really_ excites you and start mopping floors for a company that does it (I know many brilliant Games engineers who started in QA)... Sure, you're still doing crap work in a 'low-level' position, but at least your pursuing your passion...
You want an interesing career? Go make one for yourself... this world doesn't owe it to you... Your young- this is the best time in your life to go make some sacrifices and take some risks...
Even if your numbers don't come up, by the time you're done not only will you no longer be entry level, but you'll have the experience and the drive to make your a very valuable employee, not just a 'mid-level'... And you'll probably have a bit more fun while your at it;)/rantoff
Bar non - in every situation I have ever worked, former hardcore geeks are _always_ the best managers (both in terms of being pleasant to work for, and in terms of total group output.)
I think the reason for this is simple- It takes one geek to truly understand 'the drive-' that is, that most programmers worth their shit work as much for the fun and challenge as they do they pay. Non-techie types can cognatively understand this- but they can never quite fully empathize with why sed. engineer is so thrilled that X solution is so Y Brilliantly efficiant...
There is nothing that will turn even the best engineer 'off' faster than being micromanaged by a power-drunk fool who he feels superior too. Granted - on the flip side, you can't let the wolves manage the hen-house - geeks tend to be very band business people... most of us are perfectly happy perfecting, playing and tinkering until the cows home... if you let a geek just always do what he feels like, the chance that he will feel like doing the exact sequence of things necessary to create a sellable product is slim to none...
Therefore, the best geek managers take on the roll of shepherds... Understand, commiserate, and encourage the geek to explore the stuff that intrinsically motivates them, while occasionally pointing out that if they don't do X-Y-Z before Close of Business Friday, the company can't make the cash necessary to support their 'play time'.
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But I do know that SLAC serves as one hell of a distinctive VFR reporting point for the local General Aviation Community.
I can't argue, all I can do is throw up the cliche 'if your not a pilot, you probably wouldn't understand'. Steve Fossett's name will forever be remembered alongside Lindberg, Earhart, and Yeager, his accomplishments deserve nothing less.
The other day I was reading about the littany of Mr. Fossett's achievements. In an age where records are set and fall with each of our ephemeral 15 minutes of fame, Mr. Fossett managed to do something truly extraordinary: become a legend. The moment Fossett vanished, I was in the air in my Cherokee not 100nm from his departure field. It was a mundane day of flying, if any day spent rattling around two miles in the air in an over-sized beer-can pulled by a 1920's tractor motor over the least hospitable terrain in the lower-48 can be called 'mundane'. The Nevada desert has an amazing way of making a man seem both profoundly alone and free, regardless of the technology within he wraps himself. That day of flying will forever be seared into my mind. In a world of mundane, Steve Fossett successfully made the transition from mere mortal to legend. His records and legacy stand so tall that the stories of his achievements will inspire my children's children alongside the stories Earhart and Lindberg. And yes, while a mourn the loss of the man (and I do keep a guilty hope that he's just chilling down in the Bahama's somewhere, enjoying his retirement), It was the legendary ending to the story of legendary achievement: something to celebrate and honor, not mourn and regret. Thank you Steve Fossett. Rest In Peace, you've earned it.
Har Har Har...
I deserved that;)
/Need Sleep
Amen to that... Just recently I joined the hiring side of the equasion (I'm only 23), and I've been amazed at truly how desperate the companies I've worked at were to find not only _good_ people but the resume's of people who actually had the slightest bit of knowledge in the field
I've found that the best option is just to find the companies that do the work your interested in and seek them out... look online, find a few companies that are doing work that you might have fun with, and just send a resume unsolicited with a cover letter apologizing for the intrusion, but expressing your passion for the work... Showing initiative and enthusiasm will more than make up for the imposition in most cases... at least in my experience
Passion is worth more than you think
Oh wait... I meant Craigslist;) (My past two jobs, both outstanding firms and fascinating work, both search for open positions exclusively on Craigslist). Sure, there are always... overzealous postings by those somewhat lacking in understanding of the field in which they are searching... But if anything, they provide as much amusement as frustration... Any anyone hear who complains that there isn't enough 'entry level' stuff out there... Stop expecting the world handed to you on a silver platter. You want entry level? go make yourself a position. Learn some cool technology on the side. Charm people... Impress people... develope a passion. "Entry level" is bullshit... a 'code monkey' position put in place by Human Resource Managers who have zero concept of engineering and are just looking to fill heads... You don't learn how to innovate when you're being told constantly how to think... Sitting and waiting for your 'cookie-cutter' position is only assuring that you will be stuck in HR cookie-cutter hell for the rest of your life. You want entry level? Go find a startup short on talent looking for their big break... you know what, they'll probably fail, they'll pay like shit, but you'll learn more (in a shorter period of time) than you ever knew possible. How about figure out what aspect of engineering _really_ excites you and start mopping floors for a company that does it (I know many brilliant Games engineers who started in QA)... Sure, you're still doing crap work in a 'low-level' position, but at least your pursuing your passion... You want an interesing career? Go make one for yourself... this world doesn't owe it to you... Your young- this is the best time in your life to go make some sacrifices and take some risks... Even if your numbers don't come up, by the time you're done not only will you no longer be entry level, but you'll have the experience and the drive to make your a very valuable employee, not just a 'mid-level'... And you'll probably have a bit more fun while your at it;) /rantoff
Bar non - in every situation I have ever worked, former hardcore geeks are _always_ the best managers (both in terms of being pleasant to work for, and in terms of total group output.) I think the reason for this is simple- It takes one geek to truly understand 'the drive-' that is, that most programmers worth their shit work as much for the fun and challenge as they do they pay. Non-techie types can cognatively understand this- but they can never quite fully empathize with why sed. engineer is so thrilled that X solution is so Y Brilliantly efficiant... There is nothing that will turn even the best engineer 'off' faster than being micromanaged by a power-drunk fool who he feels superior too. Granted - on the flip side, you can't let the wolves manage the hen-house - geeks tend to be very band business people... most of us are perfectly happy perfecting, playing and tinkering until the cows home... if you let a geek just always do what he feels like, the chance that he will feel like doing the exact sequence of things necessary to create a sellable product is slim to none... Therefore, the best geek managers take on the roll of shepherds... Understand, commiserate, and encourage the geek to explore the stuff that intrinsically motivates them, while occasionally pointing out that if they don't do X-Y-Z before Close of Business Friday, the company can't make the cash necessary to support their 'play time'.