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Comments on news posted 2009-03-20 18:28:28: It's the weekend, so take off your shoes, put up your feet, and empty your head into the comment section below. ..
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 | | Verizon... idiots... This happened yet again today, so I had to rant about it.
Verizon keeps calling me and trying to talk me into getting their DSL service.
I currently have a 15 Mbps cable connection, and the best Verizon can offer me is 1.5 Mbps DSL...
I keep telling them to offer me something *competitive* with what I have- like FIOS.
The guy who called today- when told that I have a 15 Mbps cable modem, responded with "well, why do you need all that speed anyway..."?
OMG. You can't make this stuff up.
Fracking idiots.... | |
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1 edit |  Navy planning on unmanned flying cargo delivery system
The US Navy wants the MTR, or something similar, to deliver cargo to Marines on the ground. The unit, referred to generically as Cargo UAS (for Cargo Unmanned Aircraft System), should be autonomous to the extent that it can take-off and land, fly, manage in-flight contingencies and follow an electronic signal to a landing zone. It must also be smart enough to avoid collisions-especially important, since the Navy may use it to evacuate casualties.
The proposed rotorcraft would be small enough to fit inside a plane; where the crew could kick it out the back loaded with supplies.
MTR air speed is envisioned at a zippy 280 mph; that's with a 1,600 lbs payload. Range will be around 330 miles. »www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd3dTmot···embedded
Looks like pilots in the armed forces might be headed for unemployment. But job openings coming for those who program and manage flight plans for robotic planes.
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Hollywood, FL | Fun weekend Just back from the 12 Hours of Sebring. 600 or so pics taken...legs shot from walking around.
Time to chill out today & fall asleep watching NASCAR race.
Pic of the winning car: »/showpic/dimag···2897&1=1 | |
| | | Faster Internet Speeds Bah, darn US telecom companies need to give us faster speeds and keep up with the other leading countries!
Not cool how my friend from Sweden pays roughly $12USD/month for a 100Mbps down/100Mbps up connection when I pay $65/m for 22 down/5 up. Lame! | |
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