Non-IT News Thread
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And The Onion, as usual, is right on top of it.
http://www.theonion.com/graphic/new-bomb-capable-of-creating-1500-new-terrorists-i-8778?
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@Kelly said in Non-IT News Thread:
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US just dropped the third largest bomb (not including tests of course) ever.
The MOAB?
Yes
Aren't those supposed to be more destructive than the nukes the USA used in WWII? Less radiation, but still.
Not that I'm aware of. They are still conventional, although very powerful. The issue I see here is that this is an airbust bomb against a cave. It's not really what it was designed for. I guess show of force?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GBU-43/B_Massive_Ordnance_Air_Blast
That is the only thing I can think of, but it doesn't really seem effective if your "shock and awe" doesn't really do anything than shake the ground.
Right, there is speculation that this was in reaction to a soldier that was recently killed? But that's only speculation. My guess is a show of force. "We have this and we're not afraid to use it!" mentality.
I work with the government. If a top general had to request the use of this bomb, I find it hard to believe they were able to get it approved and deployed that quickly.
Was that in one of the articles? My guess is that a top general was told to deploy it, not that he requested to use it. But those bombs are, TTBOMK, only assigned to the Air Force, so no general could use it except by requesting the Air Force to deploy it.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-drops-mother-of-all-bombs-in-afghanistan-marking-weapons-first-use/
"General John Nicholson, the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, needed permission to use the weapon, but it’s unclear how far up the chain of command his request traveled, CBS News’ David Martin reports."
Gotcha, maybe he needed permission from the USAF.
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@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:
@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
US just dropped the third largest bomb (not including tests of course) ever.
The MOAB?
Yes
Aren't those supposed to be more destructive than the nukes the USA used in WWII? Less radiation, but still.
Not that I'm aware of. They are still conventional, although very powerful. The issue I see here is that this is an airbust bomb against a cave. It's not really what it was designed for. I guess show of force?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GBU-43/B_Massive_Ordnance_Air_Blast
Wikipedia has already been updated for today's drop.
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@Texkonc said in Non-IT News Thread:
@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:
@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:
@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
US just dropped the third largest bomb (not including tests of course) ever.
The MOAB?
Yes
Aren't those supposed to be more destructive than the nukes the USA used in WWII? Less radiation, but still.
Not that I'm aware of. They are still conventional, although very powerful. The issue I see here is that this is an airbust bomb against a cave. It's not really what it was designed for. I guess show of force?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GBU-43/B_Massive_Ordnance_Air_Blast
Wikipedia has already been updated for today's drop.
It was hours ago. It took like 15 minutes, tops.
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Deadpool and Mace Windu swear at each other, shoot stuff, and blow everything up. Hilarity ensues.
(NSFW - language)
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Saturn moon 'able to support life'
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Sorry about mislocating the above movie trailer. I've had a nasty head cold since Saturday and I'm not all with it.
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Tesla will unveil electric lorry in September
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https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/
Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.
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The Tesla news just keeps "rolling"...
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/teslas-electric-semi-will-be-revealed-in-september-ceo-says/
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https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/14/switch_on_your_smartphone_camera_and_look_how_fertile_i_am/
Interesting and... weird.
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@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
The Tesla news just keeps "rolling"...
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/teslas-electric-semi-will-be-revealed-in-september-ceo-says/
Trucks done right if any of the information that's come out already is correct.
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@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/
Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.
I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.
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@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:
@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/
Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.
I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.
Yeah, this is the same insane logic that I've seen grocery stores use.... we don't stock that super popular item because it sells out too quickly. WTF
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@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:
@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:
@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/
Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.
I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.
Yeah, this is the same insane logic that I've seen grocery stores use.... we don't stock that super popular item because it sells out too quickly. WTF
Local Walmart used to carry a certain kind of non-spicy cheese dip from a major manufacturer that my wife loved. One day, they just quit carrying it. Went to all other walmarts and could not find it. Sold great, just cannot get it in Texas because Frito Lay decided to quit selling it in Texas.
