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Comment Re:You too can discover Jupiter's moons using only (Score 1) 108

Not to mention that whole "time dilation" thing. Even getting anywhere near a significant percentage of the speed of light, sure, the riders/astronauts in the ship will get there in whatever "shorter" time it ends up being...but those of us who sent them off will grow old and die before they ever reach the destination. So very completely and utterly depressing.

Comment Re:The problem isn't racism in tech (Score 1) 459

As a fellow black man in this industry, I could not have said it better myself. I'm just mad that I didn't come across this article until today (having a painful time catching up on my RSS feed, haha). But yes, you've hit the nail on the head of so many points that I was going to raise myself in a separate post, thanks for saving me the time. Namely, people who've only spoken to me on the phone or seen my resume, being surprised when they find that I'm black. Also, the point about anti-intellectualism in our community, being accused of "acting white", etc. The point about it not being the industry's fault, etc. I've actually not come across racism keeping me from a promotion or from a job offer, and I live in the South (FL). I've only ever seen hiring managers want the most intelligent and capable person for the job, which is usually myself. Skin color has never been an issue for me. All excellent points that I was going to hit on.

Comment Re:And you get to live in Florida!!! (Score 1) 161

Orlando-area resident here, and I couldn't agree more. I like the jab about hurricanes too, especially since in my 20 years of living here, Charley was the only really bad hurricane we had [here in Central FL], and it's been beyond quiet since then. Anecdotal, but relevant given his "only getting worse" assertion.

Comment Re:It's for your protection. (Score 1) 42

Sure we want all that, when due process is followed. I.e., a judge must have signed a warrant for access to that information. It doesn't (or shouldn't) somehow change just because it's Facebook, or whatever other online entity. That's the issue...which you touched on in your second paragraph. Not sure who you're preaching to with the first paragraph...

Comment Re:reality check time (Score 2) 588

Care to link to a study showing MJ smoke causes lung cancer? Because I'll link to one that shows it not only does not cause cancer, but in fact has been shown to inhibit lung cancer cell growth: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com....

Or, were you just regurgitating old "reefer madness" inaccuracies for some unknown reason, since other people's usage in no way affects you?

Disclaimer: I'm a non-smoker, but a champion of facts and exterminator of ignorance.

Comment Re:Using NASA's dictionary (Score 1) 445

Great reference, but sorry I need to nitpick it (being one of my favorite movies growing up). ...
President: Enough with this anomaly horseshit! What is this thing?

BBT: It's an asteroid sir. That's what took out the shuttle.

President: How big is it? (?)

Random NASA grunt: Sir according to our calcuations blah blah blah

BBT: --It's the size of Texas, Mr. President ...

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