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  • in Disney's Eisner Attacks Apple (and Others) In Front Of Congress Comment by skipjack March 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by Wrong Robot: anyone know where I can get a cheap Scsi HD(no auctions) 10 gig min. thanks If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you might try Weird Stuff Warehouse (Sunnyvale, on Mathilda, east of 101, past the …
    in Scsi Harddrives Comment by skipjack February 2002
  • [QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark: Now there are reports around the web that the print issues of TIME w/ the Apple cover story went on sale this afternoon; apparently everything happened according to the normal schedules. "The issue went on sale …
    in I feel bad for Steve Comment by skipjack January 2002
  • It just seems to fit with their MacWorld advertizing: "Come join us on Monday, January 7, when Apple CEO Steve Jobs kicks off the new year and Macworld 2002 with a keynote that demonstrates how Apple will continue to innovate in 2002."
    in "It's like a backstage pass to the future" Comment by skipjack January 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by burningwheel: nope. i believe that this was the only shuttle wasn't configured not to be able to dock with the space station I haven't been following the shuttle missions, so this is pure heresay: This mission was …
    in Space Shuttle Columbia Explodes over Texas Comment by skipjack February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by bunge: You want proof-positive that shows DU is dangerous but that's nearly impossible since most of the research is done by groups that have something to hide. There is indirect evidence that points to the fact that …
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by bunge: See how easy that was? Now if I just had time to read the charts you keep putting up.... No, it wasn't easy. Every SJO post has continued to imply that radiation effects were the cause of DU biological dama…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by Samantha Joanne Ollendale: Radioactive material is harmful to all life, period. You guys may feel that Iraqi babies are expendable, or haven't been affected by d.u., and I am sure that *none* of you…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by bunge: The orginal claim was that DU is safe. This thread has evidence showing that it might not be safe. Someone now needs to refute that evidence. No, the original claim was that DU is not safe. Further…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by 123: I agree. Now let's have a look at your understanding of science. You calculate the amount (weight) of U238 and U235 that decays in your body during 100 years and then compare these numbers to dose equivalents (Rem) …
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by giant: No it isn't. Oxygen makes up almost 50%, followed by silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium.... In fact, it's not even in the top half! [ 01-31-2003: Message edited by: giant ] I stand corrected. See th…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by jimmac: If you had been around here for awhile you would know from his posts Scott doesn't exactly have an open mind. Yes, I was here for the ATI driver debate. We aren't exactly on the same side, since no matter wha…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by jimmac: Scott, Are you too busy being the opposition to consider the other side? Where do you think those pictures came from photoshop? Or are you just an ignorant son of a sea cook that can't see past the party li…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by jimmac: Well I tried........... But you didn't address Mr. Scott's concern. He is not against freedom of expression. From what I understood, his concern is that the root of this thread is inflammatory and base…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by MrBillData: It isn't the radiation, it is the fact that it stays in your kidneys for your life time and doesn't breakdown. Uranium is already the most plentiful element in the earth's crust. Do we still use lead in…
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by MrBillData: [qb]With a half life of 4 billion years, you can't afford to inhale too much over your life time. So you're saying that the probability of decay is very low. I'd be more concerned about things like dry …
    in Depleted Uranium Comment by skipjack January 2003
  • When I lived in Italy, I found removeable power cords with the standard female end but with prongs to fit into the local receptacles. Much nicer, I thought, than using adapters, and not much more expensive.
    in Simple Electrical Engineering Question Comment by skipjack July 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by cdhostage: Well my real point is that EVERY SINGLE ENERGY SOURCE (except nuclear) is simply a way of storing solar energy. So, noting that use of solar energy (including direct conversion, wind, tides, and hydroelectr…
    in Mercedes fuel cell car - one step closer Comment by skipjack June 2002
  • A commercial solar collector can produce a little less than 100 watts per square meter at high noon at the equator. You don't need to be pessimistic. This seems a bit low to me, especially at high noon at the equator. Anyway, in discussions of …
    in Mercedes fuel cell car - one step closer Comment by skipjack June 2002
  • Some relevant statistics (rounded upwards): The US currently devotes about 80 million acres to corn production, yielding about 10 billion bushels. About 620 million bushels are devoted to ethanol production, yielding 2 million gallons per year. …
    in Mercedes fuel cell car - one step closer Comment by skipjack June 2002