I just watched a great show on the History Channel called "Beyond the Big Bang", and afterward pondered on much of what you just spoke about. It's hilarious to think that we actually know what is going on in the universe. Much to the likening of an ant knowing what is going on around the world. We don't have the technology, or perception to see what makes up the fluid universe we float around in. And if the ant was to ask us "why am I here, who created me?" We'd have no definitive answer for it, same goes for us.
I think it's verrry interesting that there are white and black holes. Could this be inter-dimensional? Can the weight of a black hole "tear" the fabric of space time and spew into a parallel dimension/different location? It'd be really awesome if we knew, or had a way to observe it. But the mystery goes into making the life of anyone who stops to look up at the sky a little more magical.
If the Law of Conservation of Matter says that matter cannot be created or destroyed, then the matter gulped up by a black hole MUST go somewhere.
Who's to say that the big bang isn't the result of a black hole collecting so much matter from all directions, that it eventually puts all that matter somewhere else, in all directions, hence the Big Bang and the "universe" expanding.
I don't know the answers, and I am not a physicist, astronomer or even very good at math. But I am humble enough to know that we have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA of what is really going on outside of this rock we're floating on, and by that I mean the BIG PICTURE, but it sure is cool wondering about it.
If none of this stuff interests you, I suggest watching the aforementioned program on the History Channel, sit on your back porch and smoke some weed, then stare at the sky, add telescope for enhanced effect.
... But with all the great anime and cartoons from Japan featuring giant robots, I think they might make it a reality some day. How freakin' awesome would it be to come to work some day and see in the headlines that Japan built a 50' tall robot for their national defense? A Voltron force maybe? Screw the idea of getting on the horn with G.W. and the U.N. when North Korea test fires missiles in your general direction, just land a Gundam on the lawn of their capital building to get your message across!
The Pilot, Prince Hisahito greets them with:
"How are you Gentlemen"
"All Your Base are Belong to Us!"
Maybe it would come bundled with some sort of little flying drone(s) (maybe resembling an insect?) to beam a TV signal to an eyepiece worn by the invisible person. With some practice, one might be able to navigate to say, Jessica Alba's changing room.
I'm currently playing X-Com and TFTD also, and still find myself staying up until the whee hours of the morning hunting aliens. A couple games came out recently called UFO Aftermath and UFO Aftershock. They looked cool and got everyone's hopes up, but didn't really deliver that classic X-Com Goodness.
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I just watched a great show on the History Channel called "Beyond the Big Bang", and afterward pondered on much of what you just spoke about. It's hilarious to think that we actually know what is going on in the universe. Much to the likening of an ant knowing what is going on around the world. We don't have the technology, or perception to see what makes up the fluid universe we float around in. And if the ant was to ask us "why am I here, who created me?" We'd have no definitive answer for it, same goes for us.
I think it's verrry interesting that there are white and black holes. Could this be inter-dimensional? Can the weight of a black hole "tear" the fabric of space time and spew into a parallel dimension/different location? It'd be really awesome if we knew, or had a way to observe it. But the mystery goes into making the life of anyone who stops to look up at the sky a little more magical.
If the Law of Conservation of Matter says that matter cannot be created or destroyed, then the matter gulped up by a black hole MUST go somewhere.
Who's to say that the big bang isn't the result of a black hole collecting so much matter from all directions, that it eventually puts all that matter somewhere else, in all directions, hence the Big Bang and the "universe" expanding.
I don't know the answers, and I am not a physicist, astronomer or even very good at math. But I am humble enough to know that we have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA of what is really going on outside of this rock we're floating on, and by that I mean the BIG PICTURE, but it sure is cool wondering about it.
If none of this stuff interests you, I suggest watching the aforementioned program on the History Channel, sit on your back porch and smoke some weed, then stare at the sky, add telescope for enhanced effect.
Shadows and Dust....
.... so I won't be able to enjoy all the pretty colors this technology offers. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a bargain on and LCD or DLP instead.
I doubt there is porn of this hottie. But a for those of you that wanna peak of her NEARLY naked... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykhSLNlx3n0&mode=re lated&search=
... But with all the great anime and cartoons from Japan featuring giant robots, I think they might make it a reality some day. How freakin' awesome would it be to come to work some day and see in the headlines that Japan built a 50' tall robot for their national defense? A Voltron force maybe? Screw the idea of getting on the horn with G.W. and the U.N. when North Korea test fires missiles in your general direction, just land a Gundam on the lawn of their capital building to get your message across! The Pilot, Prince Hisahito greets them with: "How are you Gentlemen" "All Your Base are Belong to Us!"
...will never be the same. Imagine the possibilities :)
...now all my DVR'ed Xtasy Channel PR0N is gonna be nixed. :(
Maybe it would come bundled with some sort of little flying drone(s) (maybe resembling an insect?) to beam a TV signal to an eyepiece worn by the invisible person. With some practice, one might be able to navigate to say, Jessica Alba's changing room.
I'm currently playing X-Com and TFTD also, and still find myself staying up until the whee hours of the morning hunting aliens. A couple games came out recently called UFO Aftermath and UFO Aftershock. They looked cool and got everyone's hopes up, but didn't really deliver that classic X-Com Goodness.
THERE IS A NEW HOPE! UFO EXTRATERRESTRIALS! http://ufo-extraterrestrials.com/
It looks like lots of fun, and already has me drooling. I pre-ordered it from EBGames, and it showed a August 3rd Release Date.