Team USA

[Cherokee]

Well don't leave us hanging...spit it out. That's what this whole thread is about.

Well i was there for 3 weeks visited a half dozen cities spoke to too many people and never once faced racism of any sort . Infact i was more comfortable with americans then immigrants there . Everybody smiling and greeting . Drank beers with 'nam veterans while they told me stories . They were there to visit virginia ( arligton , jefferson farm etc) in a bus and they were all cool . Infact i was able to bond more with them . such spectacular stories of bravery , of loss of pain and of patriotism .

There are so many anecdotes i can't post in a single post .

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Well i was there for 3 weeks visited a half dozen cities spoke to too many people and never once faced racism of any sort .

Unfortunately your opinion is probably based on British colonial rule. Remember we were a colony and they treated us as 2nd class citizens too.

 

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An American tradition: Finding the nearest Traveling carnival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and having some fun with friends, family, or girlfriend. Unlike fixed amusement parks these traveling carnivals have portable rides that they can set up overnight in some field or parking lot. This allows them to "try out" new rides better.

While they are open during the day most go at night for the light show.

Win a stuffed animal

Kids on the Tilt-A-Whirl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This ride has been around for a LONG time.

hey...stop that.

 

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An American tradition: Going to the Traveling Circus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (usually Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia )

The circus comes to town. Usually in an indoor ice rink or football stadium.

High wire

elephants

Lions/Tigers

Acrobat stuff

 

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An American tradition: Going to an Ice Show (Ice theatre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia mostly kids Disney on Ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia now since the Ice Capades folded.

 

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An American tradition: Going to an Air show - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A extensive list of over 100 Air Shows in 2014!
2014 Airshows Calendar

F35 Yuma

Low pass F22

Vintage SR71

B2

 

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Be a thrill seeker go chase a Tornado in Tornado Alley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Double tornado

When over water it's a Waterspout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Even New York City

 

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NASA and their crazy ideas that actually work: The 1997 rover landing of Mars Pathfinder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yes, its going to come to a hard landing on airbags and bounce to a stop

Not very big

 

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NASA and their crazy ideas that actually work: The 2004 twin rover landings of Mars Exploration Rover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rocket assisted parachute landing of the rover enclosed in multiple large airbags.

Rover bigger

10 years later...the rover Opportunity is STILL driving around!! WOW!!
Mars Exploration Rover Mission: Home

 

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NASA and their crazy ideas that actually work: The 2012 rover landing on Mars of Curiosity (rover) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Supersonic parachute (opens at > 1600kph) carrying the skycrane and rover.

SkyCrane maneuvering and gently lowering it down on wires (what can you say other than "what the...this is nuts!!")

Wow it's a pretty big rover

 

[VCheng]

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Well I'm glad it didn't mention UGG boots with the North Face jackets.

 

[VCheng]

Well I'm glad it didn't mention UGG boots with the North Face jackets.

Better Uggs than Crocs.

 

[F-22Raptor]

NASA and their crazy ideas that actually work: The 2012 rover landing on Mars of Curiosity (rover) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Supersonic parachute (opens at > 1600kph) carrying the skycrane and rover.

SkyCrane maneuvering and gently lowering it down on wires (what can you say other than "what the...this is nuts!!")

Wow it's a pretty big rover

I watched the Curiosity landing live, and it's something I will never forget. The joy and happiness on the faces of the JPL team members after years of hard work and a flawless landing was magical to watch. I haven't even mentioned the masterful engineering that took place. I guess you could say it was my moon landing moment.

 

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The Rise of Environmentalism: 1992 Energy Star

It is surprising how much energy a typical home can use in a day. All the lights and air conditioning are obvious to a home owner and turning on a vacuum or a microwave is obvious too....but some are not as obvious. For instance that quiet refrigerator in the corner of the kitchen is usually the second most user of electricity in your home (after the air conditioner).
So you diligently shut off your lights when not in use but have no control over the refrigerator.

In the early 1990's in a bid to lower the energy use in a typical home a push was made to make appliances more energy efficient. The "Energy Star" label was created. These appliances are noted for using less energy. They have become common now.