Operations research is an umbrella subject that contains linear programming. Kind of like how biology contains microbiology.

I've only played the D&D based BioWare games, but I agree with your assessment. Borrowing from D&D gives them a deep backstory to use as well as time tested rules. Baldur's Gate II is still one of my favorite video games ever.

There is also the soft-roading crowd.

When I was at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, I had to touch the SR-71 even though it's against the rules. It has always been my favorite plane.

No hate for the Xterra?

I've had three Lord of the Rings dollar coins from New Zealand since 2003.

There are many different records based on fuel type, engine displacemnt, NA vs. forced induction, and wheel configuration.

I was going to say "After the first kid was born." Same idea.

Science fiction is great for motivating science, but science demonstration is better.

My father-in-law had a Mustang that was the same color. Apparently, the color is not as bad in the dealership materials.

I don't think the sound art had anything to do with her breaking up with you.

I best remember 321 Contact on PBS. One of these days, I'll find it on DVD.

"The epic finale that will live forever." - That sounds like Hell to me.

"Worth jumping into, or is is just kind of silly?" Yes to both.

You must be talking about 31 south of Indy. I've driven Carmel to Kokomo enough times to know there are no places for cops to hide.

Only if it is going in the right direction.

This is the Star Wars Crack Pipe Special.

W00t! Well done.

One of my professors grew up in Texas. To keep himself occupied while driving, he would attempt to square the mile markers in his head before reaching the next one. Keep in mind that a mile passes pretty quickly at Texas highway speeds.

Check your order of operations. You really meant (-1)^(1/2)