They were locked out because there were basically doing very little work and still collecting a paycheck.

And mount them on a cheap set of steel wheels while you're at it. Then you can swap back and forth at your leisure and not worry about scuffing or even chipping or cracking your alloys, depending on how aggressive you're being.

Actually they should probably just retire the B-52 and replace it with the F-35. (I kid, I kid)

And the Bradley is one that actually saw combat... Look at all the billions the Army keeps spending on programs just to cancel them later... Comanche, Crusader, Future Combat System, and now let's see where they go with Ground Combat Vehicle.

The suit would be great for motorcycle evening formal wear.

I hear that Apple users are gearing up to hack Universal over the depiction of their dear leader opposite Seth Rogan.

That may save LA when the big one hits and the San Andreas splits open. LA can just float away.

There will likely be a work around, just like there is for people who want to use the upgrade version of Win 7 for a clean install.

I wonder if she's ever been on a ship that has caught fire, lost power, had a Norovirus outbreak, been attacked by pirates ("Murdered by pirates is good!"), etc... That would truly be an adventure.

The 3M guys are pretty smart. It is possible that there is some sort of material on the roll that would stick to the non-sticky side of the tape.

It does fly. It is currently in flight test and being used for training. In theory the US Marines will go operational with it sometime this year. YouTube has a bunch of videos of if flying.

And this

That is quite possibly the ugliest thing I've ever seen on four wheels.

Is it because kids are sociopaths? Because nothing else I can think of makes sense.

"Drones can't be worse, can they?"

Had three RAT 7s with constant tracking issues. All three replaced under warranty. Eventually got one that worked better, but I still don't think they track as well as my Logitech. Too bad because I really liked the mechanical design and ergonomics of the RAT.

Hrm. The main draw to Edge of Tomorrow for me was watching Tom Cruse die over and over.

In the circular fan, the air volume is multiplied by the perimeter air pulling additional air through the middle. this is due to the accelerated air around the outside creating a lower pressure area in the center. It should work, but I've never actually checked one out in person.

One consequence of this is that, in time, companies that provide voice communications to remote areas under the Universal Service Fund will be required to offer broadband to those same remote customers (if they offer broadband anywhere) and all other broadband customers will subsidize that service. Good or not good?…

Absolutely. I would be displeased at the thought of the government replacing PCs every year on my dime.