Ship's Locker: Out of the Closet
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Why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are bound to fail
Zach & Kelly Weinersmith are the authors of 'A City on Mars,' and explain why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are unlikely to come to fruition.
1. Marsward, ho?
2. Planting flags.
3. Not corn.
4. Radiation exposure.
5. Six months one way.
6. Canned beans.
7. Soft landing, apparently you need an atmospheric braking.
8. Stone grinder's disease.
9. Protein - mealworms.
A. Self sufficiency.
B. Ground transport network.
C. It takes a village.
D. Or, planetary industrial base.
E. Less diplomatic restraint.
F. Docking adaptability.
G. Osteoporosis.
H. Fetus vulnerability.
I. Encourage Musk to be the first pioneer, for the lulz!
J. Water, water, no where.
Zach & Kelly Weinersmith are the authors of 'A City on Mars,' and explain why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are unlikely to come to fruition.
1. Marsward, ho?
2. Planting flags.
3. Not corn.
4. Radiation exposure.
5. Six months one way.
6. Canned beans.
7. Soft landing, apparently you need an atmospheric braking.
8. Stone grinder's disease.
9. Protein - mealworms.
A. Self sufficiency.
B. Ground transport network.
C. It takes a village.
D. Or, planetary industrial base.
E. Less diplomatic restraint.
F. Docking adaptability.
G. Osteoporosis.
H. Fetus vulnerability.
I. Encourage Musk to be the first pioneer, for the lulz!
J. Water, water, no where.
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The Elite PMC That Got ERASED by the West For Being too Effective
What happens when war becomes a business? Executive Outcomes, the world’s most infamous private military company, redefined modern warfare in Africa. From Angola to Sierra Leone, they delivered battlefield victories where state armies and peacekeepers had failed—leaving behind a legacy of both stability and controversy. Were they mercenaries for hire, or a necessary force in lawless conflict zones?
Chapters:
0:00 A Results Driven Mercenary Group LinkedIn Would Be Proud Of
12:48 Creating an Army built for the Shadows
20:33 Organizational Structure, Armaments, and Logistics
30:24 Major Operations: Angola
43:35 Major Operations: Sierra Leone
56:49 Mercenaries in Disguise?
1:04:44 Dissolution
1:09:33 A New Breed of PMCs
1:21:20 Conclusion
1. Future of warfare: guns and boots, minds and messages.
2. Not just physical training.
3. Think smarter, adapt quicker.
4. Leverage military might and psychological warfare, to destabilize opponents.
5. Simultaneous covert and overt operations.
6. Efficient corporate military hybrid.
7. High powered consultancy firm; with guns.
8. Project with clear set of objectives, deadlines, and deliverables.
9. With clear, specific, and measurable outcomes.
A. Veteran operatives.
B. Local liaisoning.
C. Cheap, reliable equipment.
D. Cadre.
E. Foundation for paymaster's post conflict (political, military, economic) stability.
F. Full spectrum service.
G. Conflict (resolution) of interests.
H. Legal and ethical boundaries.
I. Transactional nature.
J. Accountability and oversight.
K. War profiteering.
L. Reputational risk.
M. Code of conduct.
What happens when war becomes a business? Executive Outcomes, the world’s most infamous private military company, redefined modern warfare in Africa. From Angola to Sierra Leone, they delivered battlefield victories where state armies and peacekeepers had failed—leaving behind a legacy of both stability and controversy. Were they mercenaries for hire, or a necessary force in lawless conflict zones?
Chapters:
0:00 A Results Driven Mercenary Group LinkedIn Would Be Proud Of
12:48 Creating an Army built for the Shadows
20:33 Organizational Structure, Armaments, and Logistics
30:24 Major Operations: Angola
43:35 Major Operations: Sierra Leone
56:49 Mercenaries in Disguise?
1:04:44 Dissolution
1:09:33 A New Breed of PMCs
1:21:20 Conclusion
1. Future of warfare: guns and boots, minds and messages.
2. Not just physical training.
3. Think smarter, adapt quicker.
4. Leverage military might and psychological warfare, to destabilize opponents.
5. Simultaneous covert and overt operations.
6. Efficient corporate military hybrid.
7. High powered consultancy firm; with guns.
8. Project with clear set of objectives, deadlines, and deliverables.
9. With clear, specific, and measurable outcomes.
A. Veteran operatives.
B. Local liaisoning.
C. Cheap, reliable equipment.
D. Cadre.
E. Foundation for paymaster's post conflict (political, military, economic) stability.
F. Full spectrum service.
G. Conflict (resolution) of interests.
H. Legal and ethical boundaries.
I. Transactional nature.
J. Accountability and oversight.
K. War profiteering.
L. Reputational risk.
M. Code of conduct.
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Emperor Mongoose
Build a ventilation system that separate oxygen, and repackages it into a life supporting form.
Of course, it would be canned.
Of course, it would be canned.
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Mars Has a Fatal Flaw - And No-one Has the Solution (ft. Veritasium)
Join us on an epic journey to the Red Planet in this exclusive collaboration with Veritasium! In this Supercut of Astrum’s Mars videos, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the Martian landscape and the extreme conditions future human settlers will face. From colossal dust storms and growing crops in Martian soil to the challenges faced by rovers, we’ll explore the cutting-edge innovations being developed to tackle Mars' unique dangers. Will human settlement really be possible by 2050? Could YOU be among the first humans to set foot on Mars?
Plus, don't miss our exclusive special guest feature! Derek from Veritasium shares his insights on groundbreaking Mars exploration technologies being developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
1. Water walls.
2. Dust Bowl.
3. Dust devils.
4. Sand peanuts.
5.
6. Soil toxicity.
7. Refining soil.
8.
9. Spelunking.
A. Roving robot herds.
B.
D. Gravity health issues.
E. Maybe Nova Florida for retirees.
Join us on an epic journey to the Red Planet in this exclusive collaboration with Veritasium! In this Supercut of Astrum’s Mars videos, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the Martian landscape and the extreme conditions future human settlers will face. From colossal dust storms and growing crops in Martian soil to the challenges faced by rovers, we’ll explore the cutting-edge innovations being developed to tackle Mars' unique dangers. Will human settlement really be possible by 2050? Could YOU be among the first humans to set foot on Mars?
Plus, don't miss our exclusive special guest feature! Derek from Veritasium shares his insights on groundbreaking Mars exploration technologies being developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
1. Water walls.
2. Dust Bowl.
3. Dust devils.
4. Sand peanuts.
5.
6. Soil toxicity.
7. Refining soil.
8.
9. Spelunking.
A. Roving robot herds.
B.
D. Gravity health issues.
E. Maybe Nova Florida for retirees.
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Emperor Mongoose
Power is not energy: why the difference matters
Thinking is fun, actually!
00:00 intro
01:05 Propane and propane accessories
04:14 Power
09:38 Watts vs. Watt-hours
16:37 How power figures can mislead you
21:49 An Energy-focused Mindset
28:25 When power matters: Speed
32:17 Power Limits
37:03 Demand charges
39:46 Energy efficiency
47:48 Conclusion
1. Throughput.
2. Catastrophic discharge.
3. Hindsight.
4. I suppose, that once go we go fusion, it's megawatt hours.
5. Budgetary home cooking.
6. Energy lifes matter.
7. Tangible tasks.
8. Spacecraft power limitations?
9. Important to know your spacecraft's actual cooling and heating needs.
A. Efficiency.
B. Free energy.
C. Heat pumps.
D. Vampire drains.
E. Time energy inefficient.
Thinking is fun, actually!
00:00 intro
01:05 Propane and propane accessories
04:14 Power
09:38 Watts vs. Watt-hours
16:37 How power figures can mislead you
21:49 An Energy-focused Mindset
28:25 When power matters: Speed
32:17 Power Limits
37:03 Demand charges
39:46 Energy efficiency
47:48 Conclusion
1. Throughput.
2. Catastrophic discharge.
3. Hindsight.
4. I suppose, that once go we go fusion, it's megawatt hours.
5. Budgetary home cooking.
6. Energy lifes matter.
7. Tangible tasks.
8. Spacecraft power limitations?
9. Important to know your spacecraft's actual cooling and heating needs.
A. Efficiency.
B. Free energy.
C. Heat pumps.
D. Vampire drains.
E. Time energy inefficient.
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Emperor Mongoose
WW2 Fighter Legend to Car: Messerschmitt KR 200
From WW2 Legend to Micro-Cars: Discover the KR 200 from the same company that built the Messerschmitt Bf 109!
Timecodes
00:00 - Kabinenroller KR 200
00:32 - Performance & Walkaround
05:38 - "Cockpit"
air/kayak
air/can(oe)
From WW2 Legend to Micro-Cars: Discover the KR 200 from the same company that built the Messerschmitt Bf 109!
Timecodes
00:00 - Kabinenroller KR 200
00:32 - Performance & Walkaround
05:38 - "Cockpit"
air/kayak
air/can(oe)
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Hans Off
North German: from the personal name Offo a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth possession’.
The name Offo is derived from roots that signify both prosperity and tranquility.
Autfrid further reflects the cultural values associated with wealth and peace in ancient Germanic society.
The components of the name illustrate the significance of these attributes in personal identity during that period.
This etymological background highlights how names were often imbued with meaning, resonating with the hopes and ideals of the community.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
North German: from the personal name Offo a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth possession’.
The name Offo is derived from roots that signify both prosperity and tranquility.
Autfrid further reflects the cultural values associated with wealth and peace in ancient Germanic society.
The components of the name illustrate the significance of these attributes in personal identity during that period.
This etymological background highlights how names were often imbued with meaning, resonating with the hopes and ideals of the community.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
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Why Gravity is No Longer Enough to Drop Bombs
Chapters:
00:00 Why aerial bombing is a lot like giving birth
01:37 The miracle of opening weapons bay doors at supersonic speeds
02:23 Why dropping bombs from modern aircraft is not easy
04:37 What are the benefits of pooping bombs from the rear
06:50 How accurate were World War II bombers?
07:54 How laser guided bombs changed aerial bombing
09:13 How laser-guided bombs work and their greatest weakness
10:08 Why GPS-guided bombs are better than laser-guided bombs
10:58 How can the range of a bomb be increased?
12:04 Why are bombs sometimes tossed upward?
12:57 Why are aerial bombs getting smaller?
14:10 Different types of bomb fuses explained
15:28 Three things that make bunker busters work
16:54 Why penetration is getting hard for bunker busters
1. Wouldn't seem to be an issue in space.
2. Though, for ground support in an atmosphere, it might.
3. Concrete - make it harder.
Chapters:
00:00 Why aerial bombing is a lot like giving birth
01:37 The miracle of opening weapons bay doors at supersonic speeds
02:23 Why dropping bombs from modern aircraft is not easy
04:37 What are the benefits of pooping bombs from the rear
06:50 How accurate were World War II bombers?
07:54 How laser guided bombs changed aerial bombing
09:13 How laser-guided bombs work and their greatest weakness
10:08 Why GPS-guided bombs are better than laser-guided bombs
10:58 How can the range of a bomb be increased?
12:04 Why are bombs sometimes tossed upward?
12:57 Why are aerial bombs getting smaller?
14:10 Different types of bomb fuses explained
15:28 Three things that make bunker busters work
16:54 Why penetration is getting hard for bunker busters
1. Wouldn't seem to be an issue in space.
2. Though, for ground support in an atmosphere, it might.
3. Concrete - make it harder.
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Starting Pay
Earn $28.88 per flight hour with the opportunity to increase your pay annually through your 13th year, reaching up to $67.11 per flight hour. Plus, receive an additional $2.00 per flight hour reserve override when on reserve duty.
Effective | Rate per Flight Hour
1st year - $28.88
2nd year - $30.64
3rd year - $32.59
4th year - $34.71
5th year - $38.25
6th year - $43.30
7th year - $48.41
8th year - $49.96
9th year - $51.34
10th year - $53.26
11th year - $54.73
12th year - $57.33
13th year - $67.11
Per Diem
In addition to your hourly wage, you'll receive per diem pay for every hour you’re away from your base:
- $2.40 per hour for domestic trips
- $2.90 per hour for international trips
Even frequent travelers may not realize that at most airlines, flight attendants are not clocking paid time until you hear the words "the aircraft doors are now closed."
There is one major airline that pays flight attendants for boarding time. In 2022, Delta began paying its flight attendants at half their hourly rate for a set 40 to 50 minutes of boarding, depending on the type of aircraft and where it's headed. Notably, Delta is the only major U.S. airline whose flight attendants are not unionized, and some saw the move as an effort by the airline to discourage unionizing.
You may want to renegotiate wages with your flight crew.
After all, chances are they're just goofing off for a week.
Earn $28.88 per flight hour with the opportunity to increase your pay annually through your 13th year, reaching up to $67.11 per flight hour. Plus, receive an additional $2.00 per flight hour reserve override when on reserve duty.
Effective | Rate per Flight Hour
1st year - $28.88
2nd year - $30.64
3rd year - $32.59
4th year - $34.71
5th year - $38.25
6th year - $43.30
7th year - $48.41
8th year - $49.96
9th year - $51.34
10th year - $53.26
11th year - $54.73
12th year - $57.33
13th year - $67.11
Per Diem
In addition to your hourly wage, you'll receive per diem pay for every hour you’re away from your base:
- $2.40 per hour for domestic trips
- $2.90 per hour for international trips
Even frequent travelers may not realize that at most airlines, flight attendants are not clocking paid time until you hear the words "the aircraft doors are now closed."
There is one major airline that pays flight attendants for boarding time. In 2022, Delta began paying its flight attendants at half their hourly rate for a set 40 to 50 minutes of boarding, depending on the type of aircraft and where it's headed. Notably, Delta is the only major U.S. airline whose flight attendants are not unionized, and some saw the move as an effort by the airline to discourage unionizing.
You may want to renegotiate wages with your flight crew.
After all, chances are they're just goofing off for a week.
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Emperor Mongoose
Gnomes: Weekdays
Runday
Bunday
Washday
Dunday
Funday
Runday
Bunday
Washday
Dunday
Funday
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Some Laugh At A .22 For Home Defense ... So We Built This
00:00 - .22 Debate
00:43 - Ruger Charger
01:14 - M2 Carbine Roots
02:20 - .22 Defense Case
03:33 - Weak Hands Fix
04:50 - Charger Upgrades
07:50 - The Comment Section
Probably not that great with Traveller game mechanics.
Fire for (psychological) effect, increased audio volume might make the other side think it's a heavier round.
00:00 - .22 Debate
00:43 - Ruger Charger
01:14 - M2 Carbine Roots
02:20 - .22 Defense Case
03:33 - Weak Hands Fix
04:50 - Charger Upgrades
07:50 - The Comment Section
Probably not that great with Traveller game mechanics.
Fire for (psychological) effect, increased audio volume might make the other side think it's a heavier round.
Condottiere
Emperor Mongoose
Rhodium: is it the most expensive Element on Earth?
Dive into the fascinating world of rhodium, the most expensive element on Earth! Discover how this ultra-rare metal was first found, what gives it its incredible value, and why it’s hiding in places you'd never expect—like your car’s exhaust. From dazzling properties to life-saving applications, this documentary uncovers everything you need to know about the king of precious metals. If you've ever wondered how a single ounce can cost more than a car, you're in the right place.
00:00 - 00:53 - Introduction to Rhodium
00:54 - 01:35 - The Cube with Rhodium
01:36 - 03:37 - History and Naming of Rhodium
03:38 - 07:40 - Properties of Rhodium
07:41 - 21:58 - Applications of Rhodium
21:59 - 22:39 - Conclusion of Rhodium
1. Silverwear.
2. Boost spacecraft boosters.
3. Three dee feed catalyst.
4. Fusion reactor temperature gauge.
Dive into the fascinating world of rhodium, the most expensive element on Earth! Discover how this ultra-rare metal was first found, what gives it its incredible value, and why it’s hiding in places you'd never expect—like your car’s exhaust. From dazzling properties to life-saving applications, this documentary uncovers everything you need to know about the king of precious metals. If you've ever wondered how a single ounce can cost more than a car, you're in the right place.
00:00 - 00:53 - Introduction to Rhodium
00:54 - 01:35 - The Cube with Rhodium
01:36 - 03:37 - History and Naming of Rhodium
03:38 - 07:40 - Properties of Rhodium
07:41 - 21:58 - Applications of Rhodium
21:59 - 22:39 - Conclusion of Rhodium
1. Silverwear.
2. Boost spacecraft boosters.
3. Three dee feed catalyst.
4. Fusion reactor temperature gauge.
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Emperor Mongoose
How to Lose a Planet - Lost Planets in Sci-Fi
Spacedock delves into lost planets in science fiction.
Black hole.
Spacedock delves into lost planets in science fiction.
Black hole.
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There is a reason that worms and snakes evolved that way.
Not sure if the earthquake victim, trapped under the concrete, is going to be glad to see them.
Not sure if the earthquake victim, trapped under the concrete, is going to be glad to see them.
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Low impact mobile electronic warfare platform.
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I'm sure they can be made to produce a comforting cooing sound by TL9.
