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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th July 2018, 06:16 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 58,792
Posted By Octavo
SpaceX and The Boring Company (aka Musk...

SpaceX and The Boring Company (aka Musk Industries) representatives are flying to Thailand to offer aid.

Musk has been tweeting about various potential rescue plans and appears now to be offering...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th July 2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 58,792
Posted By Octavo
I've done some scuba, including swimming through...

I've done some scuba, including swimming through a coral arch in near perfect visibility and even with the arch being wide enough for 4 or 5 divers at a time, that rather tame experience was enough...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 5th July 2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,823
Posted By Octavo
Ok, I think I understand enough to get a start....

Ok, I think I understand enough to get a start. I'll put something together this afternoon and update the thread then.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 5th July 2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,823
Posted By Octavo
Ok, that PDF helped a lot. So would the user...

Ok, that PDF helped a lot. So would the user input then be the original row pitch classes? The app calculates the 12x12 matrix and then the user defines a ruleset for moving through the matrix?
...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 5th July 2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,823
Posted By Octavo
I'm a fairly handy C# dev, willing to spend some...

I'm a fairly handy C# dev, willing to spend some time putting together a simple app, but I'm afraid the OP makes very little sense to me, so I would need a lot more explanation.

What I got from it...
Forum: USA Politics 5th July 2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,725
Posted By Octavo
You are forgetting that this operation would be...

You are forgetting that this operation would be lead by Donald J Trump, the greatest military strategist ever. Trump will order an invasion, the best invasion let me tell you, lots of people tell me...
Forum: USA Politics 5th July 2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1,621
Views: 105,746
Posted By Octavo
All MS-13 gang members are given legal training....

All MS-13 gang members are given legal training. By the time they're 3 most of these animals have passed the bar exam, killed at least 4 people and smuggled several tons of cocaine. I, for one, am...
Forum: USA Politics 4th July 2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3,130
Views: 160,980
Posted By Octavo
I would like to think of the winds of politics...

I would like to think of the winds of politics being pendulum like. After a swing to the left, the pendulum starts to swing right. The analogy comforts me with the implication that this too will...
Forum: USA Politics 4th July 2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3,130
Views: 160,980
Posted By Octavo
Prediction: Asian-American students displace...

Prediction: Asian-American students displace white students at uni.

Dump should follow the South African model - demand that university demographics are representative of the population. That way...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd July 2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 33,674
Posted By Octavo
Yes it is. Many should be self evident. Apathy...

Yes it is. Many should be self evident. Apathy amongst eligible voters, and a public that is easily influenced by perceived power and celebrity are two that spring immediately to mind.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd July 2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 33,674
Posted By Octavo
For many of the same reasons Donald Trump was...

For many of the same reasons Donald Trump was elected president.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd July 2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 33,674
Posted By Octavo
In the eyes of some large fraction of the public,...

In the eyes of some large fraction of the public, the Senate has become dysfunctional, partisan and captured by monied interests. The checks and balances are worthless if those elected aren't serving...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd July 2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,476
Views: 180,697
Posted By Octavo
Channeling a pedant (not that hard for me): Trump...

Channeling a pedant (not that hard for me): Trump isn't the subject of this thread, Mueller is.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 2nd July 2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,058
Posted By Octavo
The fact that's he's all-in financially speaking...

The fact that's he's all-in financially speaking with Tesla Energy makes a mockery of your statement.

Name any other person doing more to accelerate conversion to green energy?

1. He made EV's...
Forum: USA Politics 30th June 2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3,476
Views: 180,697
Posted By Octavo
Activist judge run amok for $10 and a week sig...

Activist judge run amok for $10 and a week sig bet please.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th June 2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
Threetacle.

Threetacle.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th June 2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
I call those my drumsticks.

I call those my drumsticks.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th June 2018, 04:01 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Another successful launch by SpaceX and all signs...

Another successful launch by SpaceX and all signs point towards the 5k/week production ramp of Model 3 being achieved this Q.

Shorts creating as much FUD as possible.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th June 2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
A limb is a limb is a limb . Why can I say that...

A limb is a limb is a limb . Why can I say that snakes have branches? It's the same thing.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th June 2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
Wouldn't it be a unitacle?

Wouldn't it be a unitacle?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th June 2018, 05:57 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
Does a snake have a tail, or a tentacle?

Does a snake have a tail, or a tentacle?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
Human drumsticks. Jesus, this thread gets...

Human drumsticks.

Jesus, this thread gets more bizarre with every necro.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
Why he thought his legs were drumsticks?

Why he thought his legs were drumsticks?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2018, 05:43 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,002
Posted By Octavo
So many years on, i'm still waiting for...

So many years on, i'm still waiting for satisfactory answers to this thread.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th June 2018, 03:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,488
Posted By Octavo
:D :D If I saw a sofa on a plane with a...

:D

:D

If I saw a sofa on a plane with a gun...
Forum: USA Politics 27th June 2018, 02:53 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,385
Posted By Octavo
Awesome post - thanks for the extra info!

Awesome post - thanks for the extra info!
Forum: USA Politics 26th June 2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 200,482
Posted By Octavo
It was a reference to Dr Who, rather than a...

It was a reference to Dr Who, rather than a serious observation.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th June 2018, 04:14 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,058
Posted By Octavo
I'd suggest if there are to be in-space...

I'd suggest if there are to be in-space construction activities, they should happen out at EML-2 rather. Gateway to the solar system.
Forum: USA Politics 26th June 2018, 04:10 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,385
Posted By Octavo
To add to this: HLC-39A (historic landing complex...

To add to this: HLC-39A (historic landing complex 39A) is now missing the entire rotating service structure (RSS) that was designed to allow payload processing of the shuttle, with only the RSS hinge...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th June 2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 19,060
Posted By Octavo
I came to this thread expecting to find out about...

I came to this thread expecting to find out about a new healthy snack. I'm very disappointed.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th June 2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
This. Falcon Heavy is there to fill the...

This.

Falcon Heavy is there to fill the Falcon 9 expendable gap. The bet here is that it's cheaper to catch and refurbish 3 1st stages, than it is to throw one away. Ballsy and fits with what...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th June 2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
SpaceX just won a USAF contract for a Falcon...

SpaceX just won a USAF contract for a Falcon Heavy launch. Another punishing blow to ULA. They lost out, bidding Atlas V. Ouch....
...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st June 2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,058
Posted By Octavo
Facts not in evidence. The failure of your...

Facts not in evidence. The failure of your imagination is thankfully not going to deter people like Musk & Bezos.

I've seen some truly beautiful images from Mars. I'm sorry that you aren't...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 18th June 2018, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3,429
Views: 368,116
Posted By Octavo
I'm sure it's been posted before, but the Galileo...

I'm sure it's been posted before, but the Galileo constellation is in the news again with 27 member states voting to block Britain's access to the project and the next round of contracts are to...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 17th June 2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,104
Posted By Octavo
Our corporate group policy runs scans on anything...

Our corporate group policy runs scans on anything copied to a USB drive for data theft - slows copies down to a CRAWL. The symptoms sounds similar.

Things unlikely to be the cause but I'd throw...
Forum: USA Politics 17th June 2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3,227
Views: 200,482
Posted By Octavo
That's right, and old school Boers still hold a...

That's right, and old school Boers still hold a grudge against the rooineks for it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th June 2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,393
Posted By Octavo
Johannesburg has a crime problem, it's not as bad...

Johannesburg has a crime problem, it's not as bad as most people make out. I would suspect the security guard might be a bit over-primed owing to his job. On the other hand, I know I wouldn't dare...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th June 2018, 02:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,393
Posted By Octavo
Security guard shoots his son...

Training and responsibility only get you so far...




https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-06-07-dad-released-on-warning-to-bury-son-he-shot-by-mistake-at-joburg-school/
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th May 2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Musk the thief, stealing from his staff again, by...

Musk the thief, stealing from his staff again, by claiming he's the sole engineer responsible for all Raptor development...

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1001565360783474688?s=19
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th May 2018, 06:41 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
I think the idea is that stock options and...

I think the idea is that stock options and salaries = slavery. Bonkers.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 29th May 2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,161
Posted By Octavo
I have a win10 gaming rig which I turn off every...

I have a win10 gaming rig which I turn off every night. Even on idle is consumes large amounts of power.

SSD boot drive means that by the time the monitor has figured out which source to use, the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th May 2018, 02:31 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Fair point... But but but this is totally...

Fair point... But but but this is totally different because I really want it to happen, so there!!

You guys and your skepticism. Sheesh, anybody would swear this was an educational forum.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th May 2018, 12:29 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Look, I'm as fanboi about Musk as they come and...

Look, I'm as fanboi about Musk as they come and I'm super skeptical we'll ever see P2P BFR, but Gwynne was absolutely adamant in that Ted talk. It will happen and within a decade. I'm not sure why...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2018, 01:01 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Methane and Oxygen are non-renewable resources...

Methane and Oxygen are non-renewable resources only in the most technical of senses. Production of Methane and Oxygen can be carbon negative if you're using CO2 from the atmosphere and doing all the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd May 2018, 03:21 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
I'm not sure if you've checked the notional BFR...

I'm not sure if you've checked the notional BFR specs. Limiting g-loading to 3g up and down is the plan and well within the delta-v budget.

Toilets on a 40 minute flight, where 20 minutes of...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd May 2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 29,673
Posted By Octavo
Why? What obstacles do you see to this plan? I've...

Why? What obstacles do you see to this plan? I've yet to see a killer argument against it, other than "you'll never get rockets to airline safety levels" which is just an argument from incredulity.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th May 2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,187
Posted By Octavo
This is probably the first post that has come...

This is probably the first post that has come seriously close to changing my mind.

I know that we don't share any political beliefs.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th May 2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,187
Posted By Octavo
Yes, it would make it easy for some to do that....

Yes, it would make it easy for some to do that. Reasonable, compassionate humans should be able to agree on which issues are real and deserve attention.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th May 2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,187
Posted By Octavo
Another poster who seems unreasonably certain of...

Another poster who seems unreasonably certain of themselves. I must have missed the post where you asked for a clarification, could you maybe link me to it?

There's a good sport.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th May 2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,187
Posted By Octavo
Reason, skepticism, liberty.

Reason, skepticism, liberty.
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