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Debates have been set. Timing could be interesting....

It was slightly better than the original computer mouse from the 60's. Barely. But yes, so much of the transition that when I saw the first Windows based computer, my comment was, "if I want this GUI, I'd just buy the MAC. it's better". My how times change. Except I still prefer to be a keyboard warrior. It's faster than the rodent.

That first Apple mouse was the worst mouse ever. It wasn't THE first by the industry standards. The pucks/mice being used at the time were serious tools. It paled in comparison to the pucks being used in mainframes, minis, and midframe design systems.

Tesla wasn't the first to do that. I think GM was IIRC - in a Caddy??? My first software update on a car was a 90's Jeep, but the current software on my laptop and automotive test computers is FAR beyond that technology. I would blame the government with their mileage and emissions requirements for the advancement of tech in cars - going back to the 70's. While auto tech wasn't what it is now, that's not on a single manufacturer either.

Early 1900's Bugatti's would like to register a disagreement. A number of manufacturers have used various types of aluminum casting for engine components for many years - it was a big selling point of the Saturn cars by GM - they used a lost foam casting process which I believe was a new process for low pressure aluminum casting. CAD/CAM/CAE has been designing and manufacturing aluminum casting and machining since the 70's, so the hardware and software have been there for years - of course all tech improves over time though. CAD has done some impressive things for aircraft and spacecraft. Some defense industry manufacturers have been using this tech since forever. I've seen milling machines with beds over 50ft manufacturing wind tunnel components, rocket test stands, rocket body components, weapons and defense systems. The cars aren't the tech IMO, just a different application of similar tech. New process using old tech isn't new. Electrical and battery tech has improved significantly and continues to as well - that is a big advantage for the Tesla electric products as well as numerous other industries.

You got me there. Damn, that's making me laugh more than it should.

In my lifetime, it has been more penal colony than country, and the abuse from Israel has been non-stop, much like the punching back from Palestine. The world would be a better place without religions.

Palestine is the only country on earth that has no right to resist occupation, land theft, ethnic cleansing and genocide. WHY? Why does the entire planet have to ignore or forget what Israel has done TO the Palestinians for the last 70+ years?

Comparing someone to Hitler, one would expect this to be a requirement.

Can we get an interpreter in here? I think I missed a language class somewhere.

A shart?

Easier to toot the horn than to step on the accelerator. Apparently those just fall off.

Have they figured out if Trump actually filled his diaper or just farted in court yesterday? Some reports tell how disgusting the smell was, apparently the entire courtroom was able to smell it. ewwwwww

Those space lasers though? She's clearly an expert on the use and deployment of those......

Toyota "not" buying into the EV "craze" Toyota Motor Corp will introduce 10 new battery-powered models and target sales of 1.5 million EVs a year by 2026, aiming for steep growth in a market where it has long been lapped by rivals.

Given Liberty requires as much Jebus as it does actual teaching classes, I wouldn't bee too surprised.

I think there is also a fairly large reduction in the number of people listening to radio - streaming is much better in many cases - especially the audio quality. NPR is hit and miss via streaming services - or those I'm familiar with I suppose.

He's been suspended from NPR - also some good info in the article

The US defense industry and military complex is a VERY profitable process.

Unless Israel takes this opportunity to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Drones and missiles are in the air headed towards Israel.

It's not a skydiving waiver you consent to, pay attention to the details and refuse as desired. I refuse ALL of the collections, I've also had to block some on the firewall (windows and hardware device on my network) VPN's are also a great tool for privacy.

He can't.

Apparently you missed the part where you were complaining about NPR employee's political affiliations. Color me not surprised.

White wingers appear to want to hire based on religious and political party associations. The America we know is dying, and it's ugly. Thank you to the Russian Republican Party.