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Comment Re: Americans (Score 1) 111

Thankfully that one dude sailed here before the other dude that the place is named after to get the stuff with the spices from the india indians ? Just to be PC, technically they were pre-american american-indians since the place they were living wasn't quite named yet so no one knew who they should be called yet.

Comment It is ideas like this... (Score 1) 284

It is ideas like this that really piss me off. You wanna go off and create your own fantasy land where you can feel safe and good about yourself cause the bad hackers can't get to you ? Quit deluding yourself into thinking that your magical "intranet" land will make your more secure. Every system is always vulnerable at all times. Being hacked = time+effort(knowledge) The only true solution is to make that which is sought, worthless.

Comment Native Hawaiians (Score 1) 75

I recently visited Hawaii for the first time a few months ago for business purposes. I ended up staying on the main island (Oahu) in Waikiki for a week which from my observation was the main tourist area ?

Once you get out of the cities and on the interstate(?) the island is very beautiful. I really enjoyed all the scenery, the fauna and terrain were a spectacle to gaze upon and were unlike anything my eyes have seen before. Really enjoyed the various tunnels and elevated highways that run along the mountainside.

However, just from my observations I was a bit saddened how the land of the native Hawaiians has been seemingly exploited by Japanese and American business interests at the accommodation of tourist goers. I assume this is because Oahu is where you land when travelling commercially

So many expensive buildings have been constructed, yet for a lot of those who construct these buildings they will never be able to afford being able to enjoy them with their families. I think this is probably due to most of the unskilled/slightly skilled laborers being filled by Native Hawaiians. Which only makes sense considering the local population. To me, it just didn't seem right that their ancestral home has been moved in upon because of conglomerate interests.

Regardless of that though, It is defiantly an interesting place to visit. Just have to get out of the cities to really feel what is left of the magic that still exists. I really wish I had time to visit the other islands. If I ever go back, it will be to go camping and hiking. Hopefully with the approval of the Hawaiian Gods.

NASA

Endeavour Launch Now Slated For Monday 55

For anyone camping in Florida through the series of delays in the shuttle Endeavour's launch, it may be nearly time to get out the earplugs and champagne: though there's a fair chance of yet another weather delay, for now the shuttle's final launch is slated for tomorrow. If you're thinking of driving in to catch a glimpse, good news — a Monday launch may mean a smaller crowd.

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