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  1. Re: Science, Agendas and Lies on Black Hole Picture Captured For First Time in Space 'Breakthrough' (theguardian.com) · · Score: 3, Funny

    You haven't really read the bible until you've read it in the original Klingon.

  2. Re: A corporation cutting corners... on Crashed Boeing Planes Lacked Safety Features That Company Sold Only As Extras (apnews.com) · · Score: 1

    I feel the need to address this particular part of your reply: " these pilots should have been following their diagnostic checklist (which they should know by heart). "

    That's just utter bullshit. The "Quick Reference Handbook" in the cockpit is upwards of 4 inches thick. They are taught to go to the relevant section of the QRH in the event of an emergency. There is a table of contents listing the ECAS or ECAM messages so they can find the relevant sections and they are typically ordered by ATA code. Generally you browse by section/ATA code for the affected system. For things like flight controls, there are multiple ATA codes that could be referenced. The training focuses on generalities, not specifics, since there is a manual in the cockpit. Generally one of the pilots takes the controls while the other looks up the relevant procedure. These QRHs are re-issued quarterly. There is no memorization.

    Disclaimer. I'm a Flight Training Device Engineer for a major airline. I work with the pilots, instructors, and fleet captains, and write/implement these training curriculums used every day, amongst my other duties.. They are not static things.

  3. Re:A corporation cutting corners... on Crashed Boeing Planes Lacked Safety Features That Company Sold Only As Extras (apnews.com) · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Actually, Steve Dickson, who I used to work for, is exactly what the FAA needs. He's a safety first kind of guy and an excellent leader. He's also a pilot and knows his shit. He'll be a good thing for the FAA.

  4. Re: A corporation cutting corners... on Crashed Boeing Planes Lacked Safety Features That Company Sold Only As Extras (apnews.com) · · Score: 1

    s/car/bus/

  5. Re: A corporation cutting corners... on Crashed Boeing Planes Lacked Safety Features That Company Sold Only As Extras (apnews.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'll bite.

    When the only input to a system that can override the pilot is an AoA sensor, I would consider it mandatory to have an indicator, say, some kind of light, to let me know when that sensor isn't working properly, so Yes, a light coming on when the sensor was in disagreement with the rest of the aircraft's sensors, would have most likely clued the flight crew in on what the issue was. In this case, the MCAS system.

    Pilot: I wonder why the nose keeps pushing down on its own. Hmm, look, there's a light telling me that the AoA is in disagreement. Perhaps we should flip ahead in the QRH to the pages dealing with AoA issues.

  6. Re:I guess the incredibly obvious question is... on Boeing To Make Key Change in 737 MAX Cockpit Software (wsj.com) · · Score: 1

    There are actually 2 Angle of Attack sensors, one on the leading edge of each wing, that are averaged for a single input into the MCAS system. They now appear to be separating them into 2 inputs instead of averaging.

    Imagine, one sensor fails and is reporting an AoA of 80 degrees and the other is reporting a more normal AoA of 3 degrees. averaged out you're still getting WAY over the critical AoA. With 2 sensor inputs, they can then balance those against the other sensors on the aircraft to determine which sensor is faulty and stop using it as valid input.

  7. Re:Never own anything, rent everything on Microsoft Will Launch Disc-Less, 'All Digital' Xbox One S Next Month, Report Says (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Yes, I saw when that happened, and I do have a copy, however, the CS2 release was technically only for people who were already licensed for CS2 and didn't want to upgrade to the next version which included online key activation. It wasn't intended to be a freeware release for anyone except those who already held a valid license.

  8. Re: Never own anything, rent everything on Microsoft Will Launch Disc-Less, 'All Digital' Xbox One S Next Month, Report Says (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    As per their website:

    US$2,599 for CS6 Master Collection
    US$1,899 for CS6 Production Premium
    US$1,899 for CS6 Design & Web Premium
    US$1,299 for CS6 Design Standard

    Of course, you can no longer buy those, but it was $699 for only photoshop, which is the number I used in my original post.

  9. Re:Never own anything, rent everything on Microsoft Will Launch Disc-Less, 'All Digital' Xbox One S Next Month, Report Says (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Still, even at 40 months, the average release time for a new adobe product is somewhere around 18 months so the upgrade cost needs to be considered as well. The CC suite does these upgrades automatically, so they need to be factored in.

  10. Re:Never own anything, rent everything on Microsoft Will Launch Disc-Less, 'All Digital' Xbox One S Next Month, Report Says (cnet.com) · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Granted, I'm as anti-SaaS as the next guy, but in Adobe's case, it works.

    Take the photographer's pack. Photoshop and Lightroom for $9/mo. If you were to buy them full retail, Photoshop CS6, the last version you could "buy" was $699. That means that for your $9/mo, it would take you 77 months (nearly 6.5 years) to have paid the full retail price. In the mean time, 4 new versions would have come out, each release costing around $300 to upgrade. Then add Lightroom on top of that.

    In this case, it really DOES make sense to just use the subscription. Plus, it's licensed for two computers at a time, and you can pause your subscription when you want if you pay month to month.

    It my eyes, Photoshop has always been too expensive, but in this instance, it's better than the hassle of switching to Gimp.

  11. Re:I'm not sure I want government involved at all on Democrats Will Introduce Bill To Bring Back Net Neutrality (thehill.com) · · Score: 1

    "Now an FCC radio license can cost a small fortune"

    Not sure who's ass you pulled that from. The cost is typically less than $30, typically $15. If that's a small fortune to you, you may have other concerns.

  12. Re:FACT (hosts make pages load faster)... apk on Chrome Should Get 'Extremely Fast' at Loading a Whole Lot of Web Pages (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    So why are you quoting an article that doesn't have anything to do with this one?

    Your claim that blocking ads has anything to do with browser cache and claiming that since they both offer a speed improvement that thy're remotely related. They're not. That's like claiming that, since cars use gasoline, and airplanes use gasoline, that your recipe for maltov cocktails is relevant. It's not. Stop it.

  13. Re:Been doing THAT for years via hosts files on Chrome Should Get 'Extremely Fast' at Loading a Whole Lot of Web Pages (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    The topic is loading _cached_ pages faster. Basic reading comprehension is required. Also, everyone knows this is you APK, stop pretending to be other people who defend your idiocy.

  14. Re:Been doing THAT for years via hosts files on Chrome Should Get 'Extremely Fast' at Loading a Whole Lot of Web Pages (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    And once again, completely irrelevant. Hosts files have zero to do with caching browser sessions so stop spamming your crap on any discussion about a browser.

  15. Re:retrace your steps forward again ? on Chrome Should Get 'Extremely Fast' at Loading a Whole Lot of Web Pages (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    You could always go back to Wonderland :)

  16. Re:who says its all false on Anti-Vaccination Conspiracy Theories Thrive on Amazon (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    You do realize, of course, that the USA is not the entire world and that other countries have doctors who are not owned by the pharma companies. Besides, if you think that doctors don't do any research and only vaccinate people because they're "told" to, you're the moron.

  17. Re:who says its all false on Anti-Vaccination Conspiracy Theories Thrive on Amazon (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    When nearly every single doctor on the planet says that vaccines help more than harm, by orders of magnitude, then the opinions of a vocal minority should not hold nearly the weight of that given by the people whose job it is to know such things. Sure, research both sides, but don't expect a mom's 15 minute search on the internet to be "equal and fair" to what is being presented by a licensed medical professional.

  18. Re: Sounds like they should try daylight savings t on How India's Single Time Zone Is Hurting Its People (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Yes, his grammar is better than most that have been in the military.

  19. Neat. Just one question. Who are you going to call while scuba diving?

  20. Burma Shave

  21. Re:I beat you to it LONG ago Google... apk on Chrome's Ad Blocker Will Go Global On July 9 (venturebeat.com) · · Score: 1

    Wow, you really are delusional. You think the apk file extension was a copy of your initials?

    I think you forgot to take your meds again Andy

  22. Re:Can we use RDP as virtual additional monitors y on New Windows Virtual Desktop Feature Will Finally Make the iPad Useful (mspoweruser.com) · · Score: 1

    https://symless.com/synergy

    From the website:

    Synergy is a software download that shares one mouse and one keyboard between multiple computers. It combines your desktop devices together into one cohesive experience. You can even copy and paste between your computers. Synergy works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. You only need a regular WiFi or Ethernet connection. Simply move your mouse between your computers effortlessly.

    I've used this, and, apart from not being able to move windows or applications between the different systems, it's actually quite usable.

  23. Obligitory on Washington Could Become the First State To Compost the Dead (nbcnews.com) · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Bring out yer deaaaaaaad!"

  24. Re:how do you manage? on Hospital Prices Are About To Go Public in the US (ajc.com) · · Score: 1

    The problem with the USA is that if you offer reasonable healthcare and education, nobody would join the military anymore, since those are both benefits of enlisting.

  25. Re:I have only two words to mark this occasion. on Doom Turns 25: The FPS That Wowed Players, Gummed Up Servers, and Enraged Admins (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    IDSPISPOPD