This is something called a low-density supersonic decelerator. It's probably a bit different from anything else that has been happening "for the last 50 years." It's meant to allow a parachute to work effectively in the low-density atmosphere of Mars for spacecraft that are too heavy for conventional parachutes or the bouncing type of landing that was used for the Mars Exploration Rovers.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/n...

"I'm not sure that the FAA has the authority to regulate the quadcopter in the first place..."

Maybe not quadracopters, but they definitely have the authority to regulate airspace. And regulation of quadracopters is probably coming, in much the same way as every little device that transmits radio waves is regulated now.

It was a joke. Read carefully.

"I'm waiting for the obligatory nutcase to drop an insane "human eye can't see more than 30fps" comment."

Actually, I just checked the frame rate and reality only runs at 48 fps, tops. Anything higher is just theoretical.

"Flowers are for women and fags."

And the food web. Don't forget that.

Maybe someday we'll be able to say One Click in the right direction.

It's time to throw your support behind Lessig's movement!

https://mayday.us/v8/

I don't know if you're joking or not, but don't expect too much of people. If you want people to socialize with you, you have to socialize with them. And it takes time to build little relationships. Especially with engineers.

I was thinking black and white. Black and white processes are very archival if proper washing is done. Negs and prints will last much longer than a century.

My previous career was in the commercial photography business. I was the one that pushed the studio into getting a digital scanning back for our 4x5. I'm in agreement about digital. Mostly.

I recently acquired an old film Leica for two reasons. One, I just always wanted an M4-P. It's a really great feeling piece of equipment that makes you think very deliberately about how you're shooting and it's fun to use. Two, I know that I can record some images that will be impervious to bit rot.

It had better be kopi luwak for that price.

Yep. That's what I meant by "Even though Lessig is right--by the time the candidate is on the ballot the candidate is already corrupted..."

You should look up Lessig's project. Or just continue doing nothing while complaining that people are doing nothing.

Yes, but if you hadn't nailed it to the perch it would be pushing up daisies.

The only upvote that really matters is the one at the ballot box. Even though Lessig is right--by the time the candidate is on the ballot the candidate is already corrupted--it would still be a marvelous statement if droves of citizens started voting third party.

Also, pardon my somewhat US-centric answer.

"It gives that 3d depth and color lacking in the real world."

Could you explain that? As I look around me in the real world I see amazing color and 3D depth. I'd say it's much better than the OR, which when I put one on reminded me very much of looking into those old video camera electronic viewfinders.