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Post by peterf on Mar 27, 2011 8:41:46 GMT -5
Yes. But we should keep in mind that all scientific theories are works in progress. That is that they can be disproved but never finally proved. That is the reason why I have such contempt for warmists bleating "the science is settled". Regardless of whether or not you believe that global warming was induced by human activity, or even that global warming exists at all, you surely have to accept that burning less of the earth's finite resources has to be a good thing, Mr F? For a start, we need them to make plastics. Wind turbines are not the answer, and nuclear fusion is not even close yet, so we're left with nuclear fission (also a finite fuel supply, and other baggage), solar, hydro, and tidal. I've been expecting somebody to come up with a new breakthrough technology, but it hasn't happened. Here's hoping the Japanese are now fired up enough to do it. Meanwhile, we should also be developing fast spacecraft drives and launching robotic explorers in every direction, looking for both living space and resources. Perhaps our best chance is for aliens to find us and give us a few clues. I've read this with care looking for something with which to disagree. Disapointingly I can't find much. Settlement on remote planets may be a practical possibility in a few thousand years time. Let's discuss it again then.
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Post by Jessiealan on Mar 27, 2011 9:06:38 GMT -5
When I saw the title to this thread, I expected it to be about someone taking it upon himself or herself to decide who, among the well known departed would be going to hell.
I am surprised and relieved that was not the case.
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Post by talisman on Mar 27, 2011 9:25:47 GMT -5
Regardless of whether or not you believe that global warming was induced by human activity, or even that global warming exists at all, you surely have to accept that burning less of the earth's finite resources has to be a good thing, Mr F? For a start, we need them to make plastics. Wind turbines are not the answer, and nuclear fusion is not even close yet, so we're left with nuclear fission (also a finite fuel supply, and other baggage), solar, hydro, and tidal. I've been expecting somebody to come up with a new breakthrough technology, but it hasn't happened. Here's hoping the Japanese are now fired up enough to do it. Meanwhile, we should also be developing fast spacecraft drives and launching robotic explorers in every direction, looking for both living space and resources. Perhaps our best chance is for aliens to find us and give us a few clues. I've read this with care looking for something with which to disagree. Disapointingly I can't find much. Settlement on remote planets may be a practical possibility in a few thousand years time. Let's discuss it again then. It's a deal, Mr F. And it's my round. I insist. One day, mark my words, we will meet. Crikey, Invisible-Friend knows, we've certainly "known" one another for long enough. (Though not in the biblical sense.)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 9:35:49 GMT -5
Then I expect to have excellent company; in the hereafter as much as in here! PS: I used to make fireworks in my childhood; gave up in mt early teens. But would be happy to resurrect the art for the right person. Marshmallows are fine as are Chestnuts. Hot Dogs will have to be vegetarian or pork. Prashna I'm not really big on hot dogs (think I'm just used to people roasting them)...let's show up with seafood or something else we can roast on sticks and it's a deal. Bet we could have a lot of melted butter there really easy!!! lol Butter, eh! excellent choice. With the barbecue season around the corner, why not get some ripe corns on the cob, skewer them and roast slowly over the embers of white charcoal on a barbecue. A little butter rubbed before and more butter rubbed on top after. I savage. Sharp, strong teeth, a bit like cats. I usually bite off the roasted grains straight from the cob. But you may prefer a more genteel method. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Regards. Prashna
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 9:37:19 GMT -5
Yes. But we should keep in mind that all scientific theories are works in progress. That is that they can be disproved but never finally proved. That is the reason why I have such contempt for warmists bleating "the science is settled". Regardless of whether or not you believe that global warming was induced by human activity, or even that global warming exists at all, you surely have to accept that burning less of the earth's finite resources has to be a good thing, Mr F? For a start, we need them to make plastics. Wind turbines are not the answer, and nuclear fusion is not even close yet, so we're left with nuclear fission (also a finite fuel supply, and other baggage), solar, hydro, and tidal. I've been expecting somebody to come up with a new breakthrough technology, but it hasn't happened. Here's hoping the Japanese are now fired up enough to do it. Meanwhile, we should also be developing fast spacecraft drives and launching robotic explorers in every direction, looking for both living space and resources. Perhaps our best chance is for aliens to find us and give us a few clues. Childhood's End --- Arthur C Clarke.
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Post by talisman on Mar 27, 2011 9:46:36 GMT -5
Regardless of whether or not you believe that global warming was induced by human activity, or even that global warming exists at all, you surely have to accept that burning less of the earth's finite resources has to be a good thing, Mr F? For a start, we need them to make plastics. Wind turbines are not the answer, and nuclear fusion is not even close yet, so we're left with nuclear fission (also a finite fuel supply, and other baggage), solar, hydro, and tidal. I've been expecting somebody to come up with a new breakthrough technology, but it hasn't happened. Here's hoping the Japanese are now fired up enough to do it. Meanwhile, we should also be developing fast spacecraft drives and launching robotic explorers in every direction, looking for both living space and resources. Perhaps our best chance is for aliens to find us and give us a few clues. Childhood's End --- Arthur C Clarke. Now you're talking! Wonderful story. I have a BBC audio version on my Kindle. I might listen to it tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 13:37:33 GMT -5
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Post by talisman on Mar 27, 2011 13:45:12 GMT -5
It has been my privilege to know him through his priceless legacy. There just isn't enough space here for me to pay tribute to him properly. Regards. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Prashna A Fall of Moondust.The Sands of Mars.But Childhood's End is the great man's masterwork, in my opinion. That, and inventing the geo-stationary communications satellite long before we even had the means to launch one. Arthur C. Clarke — truly a God in human form.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 15:22:00 GMT -5
It has been my privilege to know him through his priceless legacy. There just isn't enough space here for me to pay tribute to him properly. Regards. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Prashna A Fall of Moondust.The Sands of Mars.But Childhood's End is the great man's masterwork, in my opinion. That, and inventing the geo-stationary communications satellite long before we even had the means to launch one. Arthur C. Clarke — truly a God in human form. I agree. Indeed the one title that brings ACC to my mind every time is Childhood's End. That end, with the xxxxxx xxxx swishing away was just magic.It was a classic in his own lifetime, a recognition few writers achieve! A true masterpiece. Regards. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Prashna PS: Thanks Talisman, Link removed
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Post by beth on Mar 27, 2011 15:32:13 GMT -5
4 words
Songs of Distant Earth
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Post by talisman on Mar 28, 2011 5:04:08 GMT -5
A true masterpiece. Regards. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Prashna Indeed. I think anyone planning to read the book should not look at the link you gave. It contains spoiler material. Not too spoiling, perhaps, but spoiling enough. I can still remember the thrill when I came to that bit of the book.
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