Genecks

I bet I could get the speed of light thing figured out before dinosaurs. You gigantic, annoying reptile! I figure somewhere down the line, perhaps 20 years, someone will trip across something that would make the dino-cloning possible. It's possible, but discovering the correct methods and techniques through research and development would take amounts of time. Sometimes one person beats the other to the punch. I mean, it all depends on how quick you think. I suppose it's more rational than the faster-than-light belief at the moment. I think it's because of the atomic structure levels. Most people aren't too concerned with reviving dinosaurs at the moment. I'm sure some would be interested in a sci-fi type of splicing to increase human strength drastically with dinosaur DNA. However, such thoughts are highly far-fetched.

They would need a species that can accept the DNA. As far as I know, this would depend on type of dinosaur. Finding an acceptor is not easy.

Make them watch MacGyver. If they aren't interested after watching all episodes, then there is no hope left. I enjoyed MacGyver at sixth grade. I also enjoyed The Matrix, Terminator, etc.. People could also be brought up to levels of science by surreptitious methods. Video game design implementing mathematics and physics to create a virtual world would get someone to a certain level of education. The kid would eventually learn forms of science and have fun. There's a lot of manipulative things a person can do to the youth, but is not such a thing a Adolf Hitler tactic? While in secondary education I noticed school is required for two reasons: to save or destroy. I notice these days that some of the greatest scientists came out during war-time; they were to save or destroy the world. Much learning can be achieved by finding a way to implement science in a virtual world. The ultimate video game: a world where science comes alive due to principles of the real world, and things are "free" there. However, I'm sure the government is stopping people. Yet I'm starting to see things change in this world. The people are creating more realistic games. I'm not talking graphics; I'm talking principles of the real world. Last I knew, some people at the University of Central Flordia understood what I've invisioned since childhood. They created a video game which allows a person to use chemicals to defeat his or her opponent. It works on a chemical versus type of armor concept. I think if they could understand that all the cool stuff they see in cartoons could be achieved be genetic engineering, physics, and other scientific movements, then they would be more interested in learning science. So many people forget what kids like: electronic fighting robots, plants that eat flies, and blowing stuff up. Right there you can knock out microbiology, plant biology, chemistry, electronics, calculus, physics, etc. I find that growing up and learning about science was annoying in one aspect: I didn't have the money or resources to apply any knowledge; I was lacking guidance; I didn't know how to advance; but most importantly is how I didn't know how to apply the knowledge. Ketchup is thixotropic. I'm sure a kid would learn and understand that quite quickly. He or she could apply such logic quickly, too. I once had to do a presentation in high school. I decided to make a small type of explosive, non-dangerous, made from baking soda, a plastic bag, water, and a paper towel. Maybe there were some other things, I can't remember. I think I used vinegar, actually. Everybody thought this was the coolest thing. Primarily because explosives always seem to catch a person's eye. However, more things than explosives can catch a person's eye. The television show with fighting robots was very popular for a while: battlebots. Many people were hooked. The media has a lot to teach researchers and educators about the general public's interests. I'm sure a robot that could blow stuff up is a lot more interesting. I think the best way for youth to get more interested in science is by creating more after-school clubs based around different aspects of science and engineering. But the teachers have to help with the resources; students can be broke a good amount of the time. I think many educators complain about the youth and the educational system, but the truth is, they are the educational system. I wonder when that will catch on.

I'd really like some language boards: romance languages, Latin, and Asian languages, such as Japanese. From a scientific standpoint, Latin would be the very important one. "The limits of one's language is the limit of one's world and universe." Paraphrase of Ludwig Wittgenstein's thoughts on the limits of language. I understand various boards on the web exist for some Romance and Asian languages. But I don't see many for Latin. I have come across one board on a different forum. The forum didn't seem very active.

Reply to paganinio: Not if someone becomes psychotic. Thoughts on post-secondary education: I'm working on my associate's degree. However, I think college and universities are all a waste. I've pretty much learned what college was suppose to teach me: how to teach myself quickly and be flawless about it. I'll probably go after the Master's, but I'm not sure about the PhD; people seem to have a hard time getting a job after the doctorate's degree.

Interesting. I've been noticing the amount of projects of directed weapons the U.S. Government has been supporting. However, not many people are talking about these things. This would be the first time I've learned about the marauder project. I looked at the description and the weapon's details and spatial being formatted into my mind. I looked at some details linking through Wikipedia, and this seems like the type of sci-fi weapon I haven't seen in a while. Last possible anti-aircraft thing I learned about was the Tesla version of a lightning cannon/gun the U.S. was creating to control large groups of rioters. However, any intelligent person knows the true capability of such a weapon... and its original intention. I'll give you links to some people that may know more. I don't like to talk about weapons on this site; the admins and mods don't seem to be very accepting of it.

anyway* あなた　が　ばか　です。

Japan may not be happy about radiation. In terms of alternative energy, Australia could get large running wheels; train all the rabbits--which over-populate the island--to run on the wheels; and then conserve and store that energy. Eventually, the rabbit problems will be turned into a positive gain.

Anyone ever see orbscii from SFC? Yeah... that's spamming and somehow getting away with it. I approve of the many boards on SFN. They allow a person talk about something else than science; thus, allowing the boards to stay clutter-free.

A semicolon (or period with capitalized H) and comma after (H/h)owever is required for proper English. These could be other versions: Public news posting is welcome. However, all posts are checked before they are approved. Public new posting is welcome; but all posts are checked before they are approved.

The email was from April 2nd, 2005. If I remember correctly, GMail started up in 2004; hopefully, the problem no longer exists. I don't think the picture would have been erased were the sender to have deleted his or her email account. Although, some email servers can be screwy. I decided to hack and grab the picture link: http://pstr-r03.ygpweb.aol.com/data/pictures/01/00A/23/1C/0F/4D/b36Sw+DVRUEHEaSkEY8E5fn8dGKbKnJ800A0.jpg The email was from an AOL account, but I would assume since the picture was sent, then that would mean my email account has the picture; although, I'm not too familiar with AOL anymore. I wouldn't be sure if the picture was linked from some AOL email server or not. This may have been a Gmail glitch from long ago. I believe the options for messing with pictures in mail have changed since 04/02/05.

Coffee makes me productive--not open to another's idea; all viewpoints are accepted as valid: that's the philosophical standpoint already overcome. Coffee will increase heart rate; thus, the stimulant drink may be a good dating aphrodisiac. I've been thinking about having a cup for about 20 mins.

Gmail deleted a picture from one of my mails long ago, but the problem has not reoccured (as of lately). I'm somewhat uneasy about emailing pictures to my Gmail; however, the space/organization offered seems to appease my storage needs. Anyone ever have this picture problem?

If I remember how to clean a laptop keyboard correctly, this is the most common procedure instead of popping off each key.

This reminds me of something: I was on some electronic forums, and people would claim to have a Ph.D. They used the title because they wanted to try out electronic equipment samples from companies. These guys were at Ph.D level, but they didn't have a Ph.D; they were really smart hobbyists. However, they did get away with it. I don't believe there will be criminal charages until someone begins to ask for money or start scamming people. I believe scamming with a false identity would start the legal cycle. U.S. government typically ignores things, until someone decides to start screwing others over. Then again there is the whole corporation vs. government stuff to add in. I suppose when it comes to academic teaching, then serious charges would be brought upon someone.

I don't understand why this was moved the General Discussion. It had scientific concept in biology.

I don't buy it. Use it on Leonardo's "The Last Supper" or a photograph of Abraham Lincoln.

Final fantasy i assume?

I was totally going to use that as my next answer.

Is this not suppose to act like honey? What am I missing?

Is that sarcasm?

Just allow me to boot up to DOS and let me use dosshell. Screw IE and explorer. I want my winfile back dammit! At least I could look at more details of a file with it, without typing crap in the virtual dos.

Is that right? All male mammals except humans?

To keep the wound moist?

One could assume computer science is based on physics and mathematics; IT would be based on networking, fixing computers, helping people. However, that was jokingly biased.