sifitis

520 pts ยท September 9, 2012


They're really good books if you have the patience to read through them. It IS a bit of an undertaking, though...

4 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You and I must have been in the same Dynamics class. I've never seen such abysmal scores before...

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Do we understand the intended meaning? Yes. Does the alternative meaning stop being a valid interpretation as a result? No.

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yeah, unless they have tuned mass dampers hidden away there somewhere, I wouldn't think "big-mass-on-stick" an ideal anti-earthquake design.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The bolts would only ever really be under tension. There aren't any significant shear forces, so those bolts would be plenty sufficient.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hydro is fantastic in areas where it is viable, but it requires fairly specific geography to even be a possibility.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It could be argued that more energy intensive processes are actually more harmful for the environment overall. (2/2)

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

True, but part of the problem is the energy cost to manufacture alternatives. Plastic is REALLY easy to make. (1/2)

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also from Butler- I concur with this assessment.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yup. Much fun was had in 5th grade doing exactly this on the school computers.

8 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 0

Virtually never with the possible exception of plotting rocket trajectories.

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 1

Huh. Good catch.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

First one I've seen, but that doesn't mean a whole lot...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yellowstone is kinda neat

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's why they stuck the capital in middle-of-nowhere Harrisburg. Neutral third party.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Booo!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Were you a western Pennsalvanian or a filthy eastern NJ toucher?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

*whoosh*

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

v

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

*Whoosh*

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 0

Mine tries to herd my car. She's smart enough to stay out of its way, though.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

The fact is, there is no proof one way or the other, so it boils down to a case of personal belief.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The idea that there is no God until proven to exist is an appeal to ignorance- the same fallacy as saying there IS a God until proven false.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm not arguing theology in 140 character posts. Have a nice day, whatever your beliefs.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

An analogy based in hyperbole with the express purpose of sounding ridiculous. In this way, it is misrepresentation. (burning the straw man)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

the bait is strong with this one...

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

why?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2