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Post by Obviousman on Jul 20, 2007 16:36:16 GMT -4
Upcoming Trek movie? Do tell........
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Post by Obviousman on Jul 20, 2007 1:31:27 GMT -4
Unlike some fans, I love ALL Trek. Each of them had their redeeming features - and faults.
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Post by Obviousman on Jun 2, 2007 3:24:24 GMT -4
It works for some people, and I am one of them.
The first time I rode on a similar ride was at Wonderland in Sydney (Australia) around 1994. It was the "Space Probe 7" ride. You went through a tunnel with vid screens telling you how there had been a contact with an alien probe. Then as you proceeded, you learnt how there had been no reply . Shortly after came the warning that the aliens probe was hostile, that contact with the Lunar Base had been lost, and that earth defence had been put on alert.
Then they told you you had to be "evacuated:", and put you into the ride. We went up the tower into a dome ringed with television screens. They told how the Earth was being attacked then suddenly you were told that an attack had occurred at the site, and power and been lost.
""Power failure to grav systems in 10, 9, 8, 7......" went the call. You were ready.
The bastard thing was they dropped you on 7.
Three hundred odd feet with a maglev braking at the end.
That first drop scared the **** out of me.
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Post by Obviousman on May 10, 2007 4:16:27 GMT -4
Pete,
If you wouldn't mind lending me that book after you have finished, I'd be much obliged. I'm not sure if I have anything Apollo-related that you might be interested in (you probably have them), but have some others you might want to read:
NUCLEAR AXIS - Germany, Japan, and the Atom Bomb race HITLER TRIUMPHANT - Alternate decisions in WWII THE DECEIVERS - Allied military deception operations in WWII BREAKING THE CODES - Australia's KGB network (by Des Ball)
How about INTO ORBIT by "The Seven Astronauts", original 1962 hardback edition?
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Post by Obviousman on Apr 27, 2007 3:25:06 GMT -4
I don't read TIME, and must admit I have never heard of the term before.
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Post by Obviousman on Apr 20, 2007 2:55:03 GMT -4
Evan.
Not Bevan, Kevin, Devon, Ivan, Heaven, Even or Roy.
Just Evan.
But don't tell anyone, okay?
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Post by Obviousman on Feb 9, 2007 1:39:37 GMT -4
Sadly, intelligence appears not to be rewarded as much at school as sporting prowess. Reminds me of that 'Sliders' episode entitled "Eggheads". Wouldn't that be nice?
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Post by Obviousman on Dec 28, 2006 22:50:35 GMT -4
...and every HBer comments will always provoke an Aber. That's because we can't stand watching people make the same silly mistakes over and over again, failing to research matters properly, use faulty logic, etc.
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Post by Obviousman on Mar 28, 2007 8:19:56 GMT -4
Apollo,
Can I offer you some advice?
Now, bear in mind I have never served in the US forces, am not Army, and am a Direct Entry Officer (i.e. did not come up through the ranks) but I'd say three things:
1. They'll push you hard - very hard. 2. You'll change - although to you it will seem like everyone else has changed. 3. Military service is not for everyone, and if not, does not reflect adversely on them.
Basic will be very tough - both mentally and physically. Sometimes what they do will seem pointless to you - but it is generally designed to push you to your limits... and then beyond, to a limit you didn't know you had. You'll be placed under stress - purposely. That's so your instructors can determine your strengths and weaknesses, and so that YOU can discover your own strengths and weaknesses. You've probably read about this, but at some point you'll find you go over the 'hump'. The tasks won't be a problem anymore; they'll be challenging and tiresome, but you'll take them in your stride.
You'll probably have a different outlook on "civilian" life. You'll wonder how people can be so undisciplined, why people act the way they do. They haven't changed - you have. Accept it. Your way is your way, their way is theirs.
You'll develop a special bond with your coursemates (or at least most of them), what we Aussies call mateship. It'll be something that will last a lifetime. You won't see a bloke for 10 years, but you'll resume a conversation you had with him like you just stepped out to the head for a minute. You'll be glad to finish, but in years to come, you'll recall the time with great fondness.
Lastly, if it turns out the life is not for you - don't sweat it. Don't treat any such decision lightly, but if you make your mind up, don't feel like you have failed in some way. Just take what you have gained from your time, re-evaluate your options, and set forth on a new path without regrets. Not everyone is suited to military service - and that's what it is: service.
But beware - you might find yourself actually liking it, and decide upon a military career!
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Post by Obviousman on Sept 30, 2006 20:38:49 GMT -4
Bugger - missed it.
Oh well - congrats anyway!
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Post by Obviousman on Sept 8, 2006 21:26:55 GMT -4
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Post by Obviousman on Sept 20, 2006 6:58:25 GMT -4
Pete,
When you feel inclined... we have our own SSSF wiki now.
On the weekend, I'm going to start on the "Apollo Hoax" section. Look forward to your input!
Cheers Bud!
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Post by Obviousman on Sept 1, 2006 1:49:59 GMT -4
Cheers Pete!
I should be moving to Canberra mid next year, so I expect to see you at a few Puds.
Take care, bro.
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Post by Obviousman on Sept 14, 2006 3:24:45 GMT -4
Have a look here: www.ctbto.org/Essentially, it's a ban on any nuclear detonation, be it weapon or otherwise.
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Post by Obviousman on Aug 12, 2006 6:58:55 GMT -4
Certainly not the whole aircraft - not with turboprops. My understanding is that as engine power increased, you could fit bigger blades which would give you more thrust. The drawback is that at a certain blade length and RPM, the tips go supersonic. Not only is it very noisy, there is an associated loss of effciency of the blades at supersonic speeds. It also creates stresses on the blade and the shockwaves damage the engine mount / aircraft. So if you increase engine power, you put more but shorter blades on it. This develops more thrust but avoids the problem of the blade tip going supersonic. I found a site which talks about the Bear, and it appears the blades actually do go supersonic - or perhaps transonic. aeroweb.lucia.it/rap/RAFAQ/Tu-95.html
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