Thank you for that thorough explanation of the process. The intricate details you presented on how it works are quite well articulated.

I read the article, and still can't figure out what they are really doing or how they are really gonna use it, seems to be a processing technique more than a production technique. Somehow I suspect the unboiled whites are not quite the same as the original.

I guess the next step is to un-fry a chicken.

Yes, 60% is very misleading, as is the intentional omission of how easy the problem is to avoid.

But, hey, why pass up a chance to bash?

They also state that the vulnerability can be easily avoided just by using an updated browser.

They also have a guy set up in the abandoned house across the street.

Considering all the extreme places we've found life on earth, I would actually have expected to find some.

True, and in most cases that is just fine. I realize they are addressing the majority of situations, but sometimes you do not want to slow down when rapidly changing lanes, depending on where other vehicles are. I know, its not the most probably of situations, but I have more than once in my many years of driving encountered such conditions. In fact, I've had to accelerate to change lanes safely and avoid a car that suddenly moved in front of me after first almost running off the road.

If the thought experiment ignores a significant factor, is it better just because it is simpler?

Low humidity = low heat capacity Low heat capacity = faster cooling given a set amount of radiance (be it soil or air) which equates to high temperature swings.

Obviously, heat from the sand is lost almost entirely by radiance. I agree little is absorbed by the dry, low heat capacity air. I agree radiance is a primary factor in cooling.

But you must understand that surface characteristic play into it as well as moisture in the air. If you have ever been to a desert city where asphalt absorbs much heat during the day, you will find that even with dry air and clear skies, the surface air temperatures do not follow such drastic, rapid swings.

Congrats! You win three internets and Skymall gift card for your honesty.

I never said any of the poster were right or wrong, I was just elaborating on factors that were being overlooked. There are multiple factors at play, simplifying it to "just radiant cooling" is fine if you want to keep it simple, but I guarantee a higher heat capacity soil would provide more heat to the surface air for a longer period during the night if all other factors were the same. There is simply less stored heat to radiate.

The 'warmer' just below the surface is exactly what you expect from a low heat capacity, reflective soil.

I don't understand what you are talking about. If you read what I said, the sand cool quickly because of its low heat capacity. That cooling is can be from radiant heat loss, I never said it was not. Obviously you have both factors at play.

Can't you freaking read? I specifically was talking about sand. Pay attention and don't get so defensive. Clouds = moisture in the air.. .another thing I specifically mentioned. Moisture in air retains heat. As for paying attention, if you had done so to start with I could still take you seriously.

Not arguing your point, but it would be just as interesting to see the stats on accidents avoided. In many situations, swerving with controlled braking is more effective than braking alone or 'panic braking'. I'd hate to lose that ability to have that braking control. But I do understand the point of the proposed requirement is those that have no clue what is happening in front of them.

Its hard to pre-emptively determine who is safe or not except through our driving tests, which are pretty much a joke. Even with tougher driving tests, a person would do just fine in the test when they aren't texting or allowing other distractions to take hold like the do all to often.

But, its hard to have any hope of good drivers overall when it seems that 20% of people seem to stupid to how to use a passing lane properly.

OK, I've always wondered who actually has ever bought anything from Skymall. I mean, we've all looked, but who has actually done the deed?

Anyone? Don't be afraid to admit it... come out of the shadows and confess.