The Fusion-io cards are also single slot, single PCB. The 3.2T card is even a low-profile card. So it's more like saying "hey, there's a 32GB DIMM out now!" While true, it's been true for quite some time. They're expensive, sure, but the home user who wants one can still stuff a system full of them.
Well, I've gotten 42mpg driving I-5 through Oregon at an average speed of around 70, in a 2005 Civic Coupe. My average speed for most of my daily commute is about 70 (about half of it at 65 and half at 75), and my typical mileage is somewhere around 33mpg. So 30mpg at 85 doesn't really seem like a stretch.
I have driven that stretch in eastern Montana many times, and I have also driven that stretch of road in Texas. One thing the article doesn't mention about that toll road in Texas is that it was very expensive -- over $5 if I remember correctly. I tried it once not knowing the cost, and it was a lot of fun to drive on. But for that price, I can see why so few people use it, especially since you have to go out of your way. I was on my way from San Antonio to Dallas, so I didn't mind skipping Austin.
As for eastern Montana, the countryside is very open with gently rolling hills and long stretches of mostly straight sections of Interstate. Very often, you will not be able to see a vehicle in either direction (and just as often, no more than one or two buildings either), so the temptation to cruise is very high. Any wildlife can be seen from miles away, and there are very few trees. My only concern would be raising the speed limit on the western side of the state where there are more mountains and forests. There are some highways with 70 mph limits with limited visibility (both on the road and in the underbrush around) that makes for dangerous driving. As long as they take these things into account, it makes perfect sense. Montana already takes over a day's driving. just to get across.
Personally it seems more like a liberal media is more likely to point out when republicans do it, ultimately giving the impression that you seem to have.
The both do it wherever and whenever possible. Under current laws, they'd actually be stupid not to.
However, what I'd like to see is a computer algortihm based redistricting that is approved by all parties. The rule of thumb when you cut a cake is that the person who cuts it chooses last... that ensures they make the fairest cuts. Unfortunately you can't apply the same logic here, but you can make it so everyone has to agree... the only way they'd agree is if it were fair.
Then again, I'd like to see instant run off implemented at all levels, including choosing electors in presidential elections... and I'll never see that, either.
Samsung just now announced a 3.2T card? Why are they so late to the party? Fusion-io has had 3.2T cards out for well over a year, and has 6.4T cards out on the market now. Most people won't be buying them anytime soon for home use, but for the person who really feels they need one, they're available. I think the online price to buy through Dell is about $24k right now.
Yep, it's for sure all those darned Republicans with their fingers in Seattle and King County politics, from Jay Inslee right on down to Dow Constantine and Ed Murray.
"And remember: Evil will always prevail, because Good is dumb." -- Spaceballs
