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Comment Wait a sec... (Score 1) 409

but I would imagine that they could much more easily create a solar grid than dealing with the nasty politics surrounding nuclear, if energy was the primary concern. A bit fishy.

I agree with your sentiment. But wait!

First, its their legal right to nuclear energy. Second, they (Iran), are a sovereign nation and as such, are free to pursue their ambitions for whatever reason. Further, if we take a look at what "the greatest democracy" in the world has done, they have wasted over a trillion dollars on a plane that just doesn't measure up! This is despite having huge deficits.

Question for you: Why do ou think that their only reason for pursuing nuclear energy is for energy alone? Why? Couldn't be also because they want to learn? Heck, much of what makes today's life what it is, is that those who lived before us did a lot of research in fields that one could argue weren't meant to make Joe Six Pack's life easier. But we all benefit as time goes by, don't we?

Just leave them alone.

Comment They are hiding the truth... (Score 2) 81

A lack of evidence means that the investigation has now ended.

I find it hard if not impossible to believe the Germans could not find any evidence. Heck, we aren't talking about some banana republic here. Or are we?

The more plausible reason is that they, (the Germans), didin't want what they have done displayed out in the open for all to see. Think of this as the "discovery phase" in a US court trial.

What sometimes toubles me is the we (read the USA), then attribute henious, undemocratic, autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannical, despotic behaoiurs to "those other regimes" around the world.

Comment Sounds like paid PR... (Score 1) 86

A rising tide will lift all boats," he added. "It's the beginning of an amazing moment for our industry."

Anyone remember Apple Pay with the already available credit card information? Well, according to some, it looks like a dud already. This could well be the same because I for one, have no intention of ever being a subscriber. I am sure I am not alone.

Comment Yes, and yes. That was then... (Score 1) 100

everyone else in the launch industry insisted it made no economic sense to try to recover and reuse the first stage of their rockets.

Yes, that was then - long ago. Things are different now. For instance, who in the 90s, knew you could get 8GB of computer storage at less than $15 those days? It's reality now.

Comment The usual verbiage...but they missed something... (Score 2, Insightful) 73

"...and will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who pose a threat in cyberspace,"

I am sure they will investigate. What I am not sure about is whether, "hold accountable those who pose a threat in cyberspace" means anything if history is to be believed.

I beg to be enlightened: What has my the [mighty] USA done in the past, that should make me think holding accountable in the case of China means anything really?

Now, remember we as a country, do the same stuff to other countries regularly.

Comment It could be worse... (Score 1) 131

It is arbitrary actions like this that cause Android's fragmentation problems.

One more:

It is arbitrary actions like this that contribute to companies running out of business.

But let me ask: How can a [reputable] company like LG think that vitriol, that could potentially be a consequence of action like this will, be positive to its image? How?

Comment Re:This works 100% (Score 1) 260

The "consume fewer calories" diet only works if you are able to keep it up for weeks or months, something most people are unable to do.

I would like you to tell me what most people are able to do most of the time and for a long time. Like I said, if one tried the MO I outlined, I can guarantee 100% success. Yes, That is 100%.

Comment Search criteria should now feature prominently (Score 1) 91

I have come to the conclusion that a way to specify search criteria should now prominently be featured on that Google search page.

I am aware that I can specify these criteria after a search has been performed. What I need is to be accorded a chance NOT to see results I am not interested in (like tweets), at all.

Comment Something is surely wrong with us... (Score 5, Insightful) 325

I am saddened and feel I want to kick something. From the summary: -

"...But the district now says the combined tech didn't meet their needs , and they want their money back..."

Emphasis mine.

Is it just me who sees something wrong here? So, no feasibility study was done? Who approves these things? It was very evident that this whole thing wouldn't work. Look, we hire lots of foreigners in this country, who do so well not because they were using these educational gimmicks wherever they came from, but because most of them put pen to paper and wrote something.

Heck, our students can't even write [English] well despite it being their first language! Then there is the damage done by the so called Common Core. What is wrong with these United States? You know what? When it comes to the way we teach, I am not surprised the products of our educational system go on to make such shortsighted decisions. God save us.

Comment Re:I find author's "facts" dubious (Score 0) 397

In developing countries, the upper half (maybe) can afford it, but the lower half live without even reliable electricity, much less a computer to grant them access to rich information/education/entertainment/etc.

While I largely agree with you, what I have seen also is that our [western] definition of development isn't necessarily other people's definition.

Case in point: We may be really technologically developed but the way of life that comes with the development has also brought with it serious issues of mental illness and a breakdown in family. I remember being in one village and the elders there told me categorically, that they do not need electricity or running water. It *IS* their choice. I was baffled! The business of refrigeration was foreign to them though some liked it.The elders were not sure how to service the equipment after we left. They didn't like the whole concept of relying on other people's tech. So, values are different.

I see a problem for us Americans. With Russia's lead, some Asian countries are beginning to conduct trade without the dollar. If this spreads, we as USA are done. The days of dominating currency markets won't last for ever. That will be ugly.

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