Recent content by Stanley

Yes, the X-37B is a very interesting vehicle to say the least. I got this from Wikipedia. If is is not correct, please let me know. Getting back to the original intent of the thread, I am wondering what people think about doing business with countries that steal our technology. I wonder...

Yes, the Shuttle never had the economies that were promised for it. And it took a lot longer to turn around the vehicle for the next launch than NASA envisioned. However, it's worst problem was that the crew was no longer at the top of the stack, above the explosive parts of the vehicle...

I have a number of Kenmore appliances and they have worked very well over the years. They tend to be in the basic to mid-range levels where they have some nice extras, but not a lot of fancy gadgets. They are all from about 2005-2006. When I replaced my washer/dryer combo I heard the same...

IMHO, if you retire before the offical SS age for full retirement benefits you have retired early. Good luck.

I don't understand what has not been tested. A marketing gimmick? SpaceX?

Well, as I recall the previous SpaceX mission was loaded with stuff that NASA wanted back on Earth. So why didn't they use a Progress spacecraft or one of the others? As far as other companies are concerned, so far, none have done what SpaceX has done again today. Has Progress picked up...

Bob Elliot is 90 today. I case you have forgotten who he is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Elliott_%28comedian%29

My comment on the dragon space craft was that it is the only vehicle capable of carrying large amounts of cargo to and FROM the ISS. Other vehicles can carry cargo to the ISS, but they cannot return cargo to Earth. They burn up in the atmosphere upon reentry. Please correct me if I am wrong...

Today the Dragon spacecraft will leave the ISS and head back to Earth. Assuming all goes well, this will be another triumph for SpaceX, now the only organization that can transport large amounts of cargo to and from the ISS. What is interesting is that SpaceX does not patent its technology...

I am going to cash in my Greek bonds and use the money to buy waterfront property on Cyprus. Finally, I will have my 2nd home away from the cold and snow.

I am careful with my money, but I am also aware that not spending enough of it will negatively impact my quality of life. I would not fly first-class or even business class due to the extra cost. But, very occasionally an airline will offer me an upgrade that adds about 20% to my ticket...

Thanks for the various thoughts. I have read some of the more academic reports and there seems to a general agreement that grass fed is better, but how much better remains to be seen. I will try out the bison meet. I think the local markets carry it from time to time.

Don't fear modern medicine. It is a great tool and we benefit mightily from it. But, also, do not fear questioning modern medicine. Doctors today are rushed and pressured from all sides. As human beings they will make mistakes at times, and at other times take the easier way out. You must...

A few years ago I had dinner with neighbors and their parents from SE Asia. The mother commented that she expected to see a lot of big men since she saw them in the American movies. But, she was shocked at the size of so many American women (large women seem to be a Hollywood NO NO). She...

IIRC, there are two types of fat we accumulate. The fat in our legs and such is not that dangerous compared to the fat in our abdomen. Apparently, it is this internal abdominal fat that is the most dangerous. So a relatively 'normal' person with lots of internal abdominal fat is more at risk...