Comment So why is this on Slashdot? (Score 1) 776
What's the tech angle here?
What's the tech angle here?
There’s enough interest, Suriol says, that he fields upward of 200 emails a day from people inquiring about the turbine.
How many of those are from bloggers and other online tech writers?
Seriously, though - this actually does look interesting. Current wind tech brings some pretty glaring issues along with the benefits.
A Keurig is smaller, cheaper, and doesn't let me nuke shitty food. Seriously, my diet improved significantly when my college microwave broke, and I didn't replace it.
Your coffee will improve significantly after your Keurig breaks, if you don't replace it.
And they'll have something that'd be marginally useable today.
Keeping in mind that these stars are sun-like stars, what makes them such superflare powerhouses? Why is our sun such a featherweight in comparison?
It's because our sun is yellah.
I actually tried to watch the video, but the progress indicator just spun and spun. Looks like the site's been Slashdotted.
It is still on?
If it is, is anyone still paying attention?
Exactly. While Starbucks probably does need to tighten up its transfer process, the fundamental issue here is the same one we've been seeing for a couple decades now - stolen passwords.
I would have said solar powered LED highway road crew signs.
Preferably one where the message has been altered to read "ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE AHEAD".
...shouldn't the price of the ride be based on the cost of delivering the service? What if it turns out to cost $300/person to transport someone from LA to SF on the new rail system?
That's only one factor. Another factor to consider is that more passengers riding a train (or bus, or whatever) means fewer drivers, which means less road maintenance, relatively lower congestion, and fewer parking spaces that need to be provided. Dealing with those items also costs the government money, which is part of the reason transit options are generally subsidized by cities, counties, and states.
Flying is a pain in the ass.
How do you know this won't end up being an equivalent pain in the ass?
For me, the answer to the posited question is "it depends". If I can just walk on, the way I currently just walk onto my commuter train, then I'd easily pay at least as much as air fare. If I'm going to have to take off my shoes, get groped, and walk through a backscatter scanner... I won't pay anything - I'll drive instead.
I used to think flying was a bit of a treat, but now I only choose it if it's the only possible way of getting to my destination. Nowadays I just choose to drive most of the time, even though it takes longer - I don't waste any time even considering the flight option.
... was a twinkle in Jeff Bezos' eye.
I lived on Queen Anne (south of Ballard) back in the late 80s - early 90s. Old Ballard was already being dismantled by developers, with old houses getting torn down and large apartment buildings going up in their place.
Should have used Jimmy John's would have delivered much faster
True, but if anyone freaked it might have ended badly.
She kept her head under extremely stressful and frightening circumstances, and thought of a clever way to notify the authorities. Good for her!
Someone isn't very good at statistical analysis...
This restaurant was advertising breakfast any time. So I ordered french toast in the renaissance. - Steven Wright, comedian
