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Comment Re:Nuclear! (Score 1) 412

by NivekEnterprises (#28704841) Attached to: Expanding the Electricity Grid May Be a Mistake

I actually work in the nuclear power industry (AP1000 FTW!) and I can't really imagine a future where all of our energy is from nuclear. Sure it can replace coal, but it's not going to phase out hydro and I expect someday someone will give us 80% efficient solar panels and New Mexico will be the first state to get all of their energy via solar.

Nuclear is great in my opinion, it's safe, clean and efficient. With fuel reprocessing it could be even better in the USA. However, solar, wind, hydro and maybe even exercise centers are still going to be included in our erergy supply.

A diversified approach is the way to go.

Comment Re:Question with spoilers (Score 1) 461

by NivekEnterprises (#28012557) Attached to: Special Effects Lessons From JJ Abrams' Star Trek

Nero calculated where and when Spock would come out of the BH. He waited 25 years for him to come out so that he could capture him and get the red matter. After capturing Spock and the red matter he drilled a hole in Vulcan and tossed in a drop.

That's why James Kirk was able to grow up between the first time we see Nero and the second time.
The Courts

Supreme Court Declines Jack Thompson Appeal 100

Posted by Soulskill from the take-the-hint dept.
eldavojohn writes "Jack Thompson was disbarred last year in Florida, putting a halt to annoying lawsuits targeting game makers and the constitutional rights of gamers. Well, he had appealed to the United States Supreme Court (scheduled to be heard last Friday) to get this overturned, but instead they declined to even hear his appeal. They wouldn't even give him the time to review his appeal, so it appears his disbarment for life stands. Florida had declined to file a response to Thompson's appeal, and it turns out they didn't need to. Sad day for Jack Thompson, but a great day for gamers everywhere." This comes shortly after Thompson was frustrated by the vetoing of some legislation he promoted in Utah.
Transportation

Segway, GM Partner On Two-Wheeled Electric Car 394

Posted by kdawson from the keeping-it-in-balance dept.
Slartibartfast was one of many readers sending in news of GM's partnership with Segway to develop a two-seater urban electric vehicle. It's called the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or "PUMA." This is just a prototype, so don't get your credit card out yet. Its total cost of ownership could be about 1/4 that of a traditional car, GM says. The prototype runs for 35 miles, at a top speed of 35 mph, on lithium-ion batteries. It features the now-familiar Segway balancing technology, though fore-and-aft training wheels are visible on the prototype. Some commentators have likened it to a high-tech rickshaw, others to a golf cart. Engadget describes how the ride feels.
Earth

Submission + - Solar Powered Car Can Get Close To 60 MPH! (inhabitat.com)

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Jason Sahler
Jason Sahler writes: "The World Solar Challenge across the Australian outback is coming up, and we're already seeing some truly incredible vehicles going for the gold. Take the Bethany, a solar powered vehicle designed by Cambridge University students. The vehicles is capable of achieving close to 60 miles per hour. Doesn't sound to impressive? Try doing it by using the power required to run a hairdryer."

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