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How about this one. $125 Million Mars Orbiter down the tubes back in 1999 because some idiot didn't convert Imperial to Metric units. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-oct-01-mn-17288-story.html

Four parts: (1) Is U.S. is in possession of alien crafts?; (2) Are the alien crafts propelled by an antigravity reactor or engine?; (3) Does the craft(s) engine(s) runs on element 114?; and (4) Was element 114 was given to government by Zeta Reticulans? So if the answer to #1 is "Yes, he was lying" then no need to go on to #2-4. If the answer to #1 is "I think that's true" then go onto #2, and so on. Also, on a side note, if you're answer to #3 is that he's lying because element 114's half life is like 1/10 of a second, could it the fuel be an isotope of 114 existing on the theorized island of stability? Answers that reach the level of moral certainty are not required, simply more likely than not. I'll also accept qualified/conditional answers.

Any played NBA 2K Playgrounds 2? Keep trying to play it with my kids and I'm terrible. Reminds me of NBA Jam from 1993.

So was Bill Lazar lying when he said that the U.S. had alien craft propelled by anti-gravity reactors powered by element 114, which had been given to the U.S. by Zeta Reticulans?

like I said, he has no personal knowledge whatsoever regarding the existence of extraterrestrial craft or beings. I would much rather hear from the people that he claims to have talked to than from him. Apparently there’s 40 of them, so you would think that at least one would be willing to talk.

I'm pretty sure the "Fe" variable in the equation is the one that determines how many planets in our universe will (or have) developed intelligent life. So basically its a fun exercise, but still meaningless.

I'm not dismissing it, I think its all pretty cool and reassuring. I think its reasonable to conclude at this point that the U.S. has some amazing military technology, to the point that these crafts can perform maneuvers that astonish seasoned Naval aviators. As Rt. Commander David Fravor testifed, his F-18 would not have stood a chance against the craft he encountered if it had been aggressive. He could not have disabled it. And that was in 2004, nearly 20 years ago. So I feel pretty good about our Military's ability to defend our nation.

That all being said, the United States still does not possess a single shred of reliable evidence of extraterrestrial life. Not a single response to all the radio signals we've sent across space, a single verified encounter with a being, or a single instance where an object created by intelligent life has pierced our atmosphere and landed on our planet. With the billions and billions of anticipated planets that would have intelligent life, you would think that at least one of them would have somehow found a way to make it here. Or at least send a walkie-talkie signal...

If these craft are really alien origin, the aliens are pretty dumb. Their technology vastly exceeds our own, yet they haven’t figured out how to avoid cliffs or perform standard maintenance on their saucers. And if bodies have been recovered, they weren’t smart enough just to use remote control technology, which the US government is using right now. No need to have these things manned (or “aliened” hahaha)

He has no personal knowledge of the existence of extraterrestrial crafts or recovered alien pilots

Just like no one was willing to invade a neighboring country for no legitimate reason? We all know there was some dissent amongst the Russian forces, but most of them appear to have gone willingly on the promise that they'd bring home a quick and dirty victory, be national heroes, and re-established "Mother Russia," as a global force to be reckoned with. Great way for a 19 year old Siberian to get chicks when he returns to his hometown....

So... a coup appears to have avoided for the time being. But what would be the consequences of a coup? Understanding that Putin is not going anywhere unless by force (dying is no a coup), here's a few potentials to chew on: (1) Similar to what almost occurred last week, a military rival storms Moscow. This time, he advances to the Kremlin. Putin has lost the legislature's support (i guess they call it the Federation Council and State Duma hahaha), so the majority surrender and agree to work cooperatively with the new junta (or whatever). Putin leaves Moscow, but still controls a portion of the military, and orders a tactical nuclear strike on Moscow (2) Same scenario as above, but Putin leaves Moscow and orders nuclear strike on the city before the rebels reach the Kremlin, and a nuclear strike in on rebel forces approximately 20 miles outside of the City. (3) Same scenario as above, but Putin orders the tactical nuclear strike on multiple areas in the region considered to be the rebellion's stronghold. (4) Same scenario as above, but Putin simply lashes out at multiple groups, including the rebels, Ukraine, and Poland by ordering nuclear strikes. (5) Putin is assassinated in his sleep, but upon learning of the rebellion, his most loyal lieutenants lash out at the region identified as being responsible. Maybe even Ukraine. (6) Putin sees that his days are numbered, convinces the right people that the Country's destruction is imminent, and orders multiple nuclear strikes across the globe. He then commits suicide. (7) Putin believes this his days are numbered, and asks for China's assistance. China see an opportunity to seize some level of control over the region, and agrees. China is not foolish, and prevents Putin from using nuclear weapons. Full scale war breaks out in the region, and Poland is attacked. NATO intervenes, involving all of its members (including the U.S.). I guess what I'm suggesting here is that there's a decent chance that a coup in Russia ends with the use of nuclear weapons. Remember, this is not Iraq where the dictator did not have that capability at his disposal. Another scenario could be a full blown conventional war. Bottom line is that Putin is every bit as crazy as the classic guys we've seen throughout history (Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Kim Jung il, Saddam, the Ayatollah (1980 version), Kanye West, Mel Gibson, Roseanne, Susan Sarandon). The difference is that those guys either (1) were never attacked and died rather quietly, or (2) did not have nuclear weapons. I cannot see Putin going quietly unless the change comes through an operation involving his most trusted advisors/military brass, where his ability to command any sort of last second desperation strike is neutralized. So we may want to be careful what we wish for here.

So I would like to purchase a video camera for my kids sports. One thing I would like to do is set up a camera behind a 225 ft. center field fence that can provide parents with a similar view to what is seen on TV. How much of a zoom would I need for that? 8x, 16x, 20x? I know it's probably more complicated that just the zoom, but looking for some suggestions. Thanks.

Good pick. But a bit like Troy Apke.

Perhaps I'm the village idiot here, but I would move up to around pick 35 or so to grab Will Levis. We all know that having a franchise QB is "almost" required to win the Super Bowl, or to have sustained success. The way I see it, Sam Howell has about a 1/5 chance of turning into a franchise QB. Maybe Levis is at 1/4. Appears to have all the tools (particularly intelligence), but like so many others how will that translate to the pro game.... Put Howell and Levis on the roster and let them compete for the next 2 years, while Brissett fills the gaps. I don't mind swinging and missing on a guy that got a 1/4 chance.

This really pushes kyrie over the edge. Imagine how nuts you would have to be believe this? Or even consider it. It’s like if he can’t see something and understand it, he fills in the gap with the craziest available alternative. He must believe that the entire scientific community over the last 500 years has been either duped or in on some grand conspiracy. FYI- I find it very difficult to take anything my brother in law says seriously after he told me that the moon landing was faked. My response was OK, so the U.S. faked it like six or seven times, right? His response was that even the U.S .wasn’t claiming multiple moon landings, and that we had only landed on the moon once “allegedly.”

Johnny Manziel Patrick Dempsey in Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

Webster Slaughter: Lionel Ritchie

Hjalte Froholdt Erik the Red Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Otto Graham:

Here we go. To kick things off: Bernie Kosar 2022 Reverend Kane from Poltergeist II.

I love trying to squeek into the playoffs every year at 9-7, 8-8, 8-7-1, 7-8-1, and now at 9-7-1, 8-8-1, 9-8, and 8-9.

I can see bezos forming a corporation to purchase the team, with 5 subsidiary LLCs each owning a 1/5 stock interest, each of which have 3 other LLCs and 2 corporations as members. Also 3 of the LLCs will be subject to a membership interest pledge agreement and security agreement held by a limited liability partnership as the beneficiary/lender for the transaction whereby a default in repayment terms results in a reversion of the membership interest to the limited liability partnership, and which prevents the LLCs from impairing the collateral LLC membership interest. edit: Also, Dan and Tanya Snyder are the general and limited partners in the limited liability partnership, which holds a confessed judgment note along with the pledge/ security agreement. So basically Snyder still owns the team.

So, anyone think there should be a quarterback change?

my nightmare from age 7 was giants 17-0 at the meadowlands. Ruined the rest of first grade for me

I take it you are unaware of the value of Pittman4two's pre-game analysis and accuracy of prediction? You should sit back and hope that he responds, you will be surely learn something.