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- Fri May 03, 2024 6:03 pm
- Forum: Space Related (& Freight) Ops
- Topic: China Shoots For The Moon
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China Shoots For The Moon
China launches Chang'e 6 lunar probe, revving up space race with U.S. The first-of-its-kind mission aims to bring back samples from the far side of the moon and is the latest step in a rapidly advancing Chinese space program. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/china-launches-change-6-lunar-probe...
- Fri May 03, 2024 4:00 pm
- Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
- Topic: WTF is happening in the UK?
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- Fri May 03, 2024 1:10 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
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Re: More Boeing Bad News
Boeing has lost $32 billion since 2019, with no end in sight. How long can it keep losing money? https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/business/boeing-losses-outlook/index.html New York CNN — Few companies have lost more than the $32 billion that Boeing has lost in the last five years. And fewer companies...
- Fri May 03, 2024 1:45 am
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
When I was a bartender in Idaho the law there was beer and wine only on Sundays. Private parties for convention goers could be served hard liquor on Sundays. Imagine their surprise when they came in the bar later on Sunday evening to be told "Sorry, beer and wine only". "But, but, but, you served me...
- Thu May 02, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Darwin at work just as long as they don't take out anyone else.Karearea wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 7:48 pmSometimes happens...Fox3WheresMyBanana wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 7:47 pmI hope there aren't any "Well, he looked like a duck to me" incidents.
"I didn't know it was loaded"
"I leaned it against a fence while I climbed over and it went off"
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- Thu May 02, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
A number of years ago the State of Georgia allowed local municipalities to vote on rescinding certain "Blue Laws". One was that they would allow alcohol sales on Sundays in restaurants, but only if the alcohol sales made up less than 50% of total revenue. One restaurateur stated having a band to ent...
- Thu May 02, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
They don't have tyres in New Mexico.
They have llantas or tires.
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Even spellcheck rejects tyres.
They have llantas or tires.
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Even spellcheck rejects tyres.
- Thu May 02, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: ATC & Met
- Topic: Dubai Airport Underwater After Torrential Rains
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Re: Dubai Airport Underwater After Torrential Rains
It's Raining Again Dubai flights canceled, schools and offices shut as rain pelts UAE just weeks after deadly floods https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/02/middleeast/uae-rain-storm-dubai-flights-disruption-climate-intl/index.html Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates CNN — Emirates was forced to cancel and dela...
- Wed May 01, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Formula One
- Replies: 134
- Views: 11273
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Re: Formula One
U.S. Congress members demand answers on Andretti's exclusion from Formula 1 Former F1 world champion Mario Andretti held a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol with Michigan Rep. John James to make their case for admitting Andretti Cadillac on the grid. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/us-congre...
- Wed May 01, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
- Topic: A grave mistake
- Replies: 515
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Re: A grave mistake
CNN gets a rare look at the Iranian missiles and drones that hit Israel https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/01/middleeast/iranian-missiles-drones-that-hit-israel-mime-intl/index.html Link has pics. “You have to ask the Israelis,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Brigadier General Ali Belali says with a smirk whe...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Sport
- Topic: Wing foiling
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- Views: 116
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Re: Wing foiling
I used to windsurf (or sail board) but after a trip to the Maldives, I tried wing foiling. It's an interesting activity whereby instead of a fin, you have a hydrofoil (2) underneath and its purpose is to elevate the board above the water. Propulsion is from either a small motor or a wing (not a sai...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Got the results from my electricution yesterday-both hands have carpel tunnel, one also has arthritis. I go under the knife in June. I also have a colonoscopy in a couple of weeks. Fun times ahead. Think of it as giving you something to do when you are not in the garden. Also, the repairs to hands/...
- Wed May 01, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
A couple of reasons are possible fot 9H-GLOBL's routings. Sector training for the pilots. Ie need X number of sectors to be released. That FL looks below RVSM. Numerous reasons for that. Dodgy autopilot, transponder not working properly, felt like it... :) I don't know, just guessing :) No RVSM cap...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:00 pm
- Forum: Engineering/Technical Discussions
- Topic: Massive Airports Coming to a Desert Nowhere Near You
- Replies: 3
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Massive Airports Coming to a Desert Nowhere Near You
Dubai reveals massive plans for the world’s busiest airport https://www.cnn.com/travel/dubai-world-cental-al-maktoum-airport-expansion/index.html CNN — When it comes to airport expansion projects, the Gulf States are abuzz and the competition is fierce. A mammoth airport in Saudi Arabia has already...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Let's hear it for healthy boobs!
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- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: More Boeing Bad News
- Replies: 1055
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Re: More Boeing Bad News
Since he lives on the water he should keep it for a swim dock or something similar.
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- Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:43 am
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Friday Jokes
- Replies: 10956
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Electric Bikes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 97
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Electric Bikes
I just saw a TV ad for this bike:
https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-black
On sale for $999 w/standard battery or + $200 for extended range with free accessory package.
Anyone have any info on this bike / company?
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https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-black
On sale for $999 w/standard battery or + $200 for extended range with free accessory package.
Anyone have any info on this bike / company?
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: Aviation Incidents
- Topic: How Not To Evacuate a Mad Dog
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- Views: 74
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How Not To Evacuate a Mad Dog
Unbelievable! :-o Less than three hours to repack slides and depart. :-? Accident: Laser MD83 at Caracas on Apr 28th 2024, smoke in cabin after landing By Simon Hradecky, created Monday, Apr 29th 2024 10:42Z, last updated Monday, Apr 29th 2024 11:03Z A Laser Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, regist...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: Crewroom
- Topic: Friday Jokes
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Re: Friday Jokes
I don't suppose that the prosecution could just play this at each of his trials.
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