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Ooops, my apologies to NuckAlan C. wrote:Who is this Nock of whom you speak?Dave
Excellent clip, Nock, bookmarked.He was maybe a hard- knock during his rugby playing days, But they are long gone

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Ooops, my apologies to NuckAlan C. wrote:Who is this Nock of whom you speak?Dave
Excellent clip, Nock, bookmarked.He was maybe a hard- knock during his rugby playing days, But they are long gone
I always know there's an explanation, Val, but when I don't understand I just accept it as magic.Val wrote:...don't understand how photos work either for that matter. I thought I had got my head around the principle before digital photography came along...
Richard Feynman:Alan H wrote:I never tire of watching these interviews with Richard Feynman:
http://www.feynmanphysicslectures.com/
Both? Computerised driving is going to be a lot cheaper to develop than alternative energy systems. It will, of course, take all the fun out of driving, even for us nonClarksons, as well. I do like to watch the bloke behind me slow down to take the turn into my road which my little Aygo does comfortably at 30 mph.Gottard wrote:Rationality suggests that investment in alternative, clean, cheap fuel overrides computerised driving; at least so I hope!
While what you say is true, the video did explain how millions of litres of fuel could be saved by reducing congestion on the roads.Gottard wrote:Rationality suggests that investment in alternative, clean, cheap fuel overrides computerised driving; at least so I hope!
Ah, wish that I could walk more, Fia, and maybe I will try when the weather gets warmer. At the moment walking half a mile makes my feet feel as though I am wearing shoes two sizes too small!Fia wrote:Yup, Alan, but millions more litres of fuel could be saved by city folk not using their damn cars, and using public transport and bicycles instead![]()
Also my worry about such technology is when it, inevitably at some point, fails. There'd be folk on their mobiles, reading, doing make-up, dozing etc and suddenly there's pandemonium. Doesn't bear thinking about really...
Guilty as charged. But my motorcycle takes less gas than the van; does that count?Fia wrote:Yup, Alan, but millions more litres of fuel could be saved by city folk not using their damn cars, and using public transport and bicycles instead![]()
Also my worry about such technology is when it, inevitably at some point, fails. There'd be folk on their mobiles, reading, doing make-up, dozing etc and suddenly there's pandemonium. Doesn't bear thinking about really...
I just checked our library online (cool or what?)Marian
Not sure if you'll have it at your local library. It's called: Dies the Fire by RM Stirling.