Human can accomplish incredible feats. Here is one of a pilot for JAL landing a Boeing 747 in 1998 in extreme crosswind conditions at the Hong Kong Kai Tak airport (source: AIRBOYD). The airport has been closed (obvious reason being the crosswind conditions). The technology to detect the crosswinds, the training that goes into making this kind of maneuvers with such a big … [Read more...] about Extreme Airports Crosswind Landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport in 1998
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A Different Verdict in the US Gay Marriage Debate: Democracy is irrational and dislikes facts and Constitution.
Recently, US District Court Judge Vaughn Walker struck down a California voter backed law banning same sex marriage in California. The backlash from the supporters of the ban has been furious. Yet, the judge's clear reasonings in his judgment cannot be faulted. Critics fault the judge on everything else: the judge's own homosexuality as his bias, the federal court's … [Read more...] about A Different Verdict in the US Gay Marriage Debate: Democracy is irrational and dislikes facts and Constitution.
China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
China Daily recently reported, "Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula." I think this is a responsible move on Japan's part. It is a step forward in reconciliation. Some people argue unless the Japanese take full responsibility for their past atrocities, warming of relations with Japan should not be allowed. That is backwards. I have always said in the past, … [Read more...] about China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
世界美军基地地图, 国家和流氓有什么不同
前一篇文章,我只想让人家见一下美军基地占领的面积实在是多大. (这些信息是公开的.) 如果你是一个流氓, 也像美国一样强大, 也你欠了很多钱, 你会怎么做？流氓一定要保护费的! 你想想看, 日本已经在付这笔钱. 日本首相,鳩山由紀夫, 2010年6月下台与此有关. 美国已经占领了日本60年了. 美国还要继续多长时间? 日本国民知道日本在世界上缺乏政治权力. 这部分是由于日本的对外援助是由美国控制. 美军一开始是反对苏联, 但是现在没有真正的对手. 如果在未来的行为是一个流氓, 他占的国家一定会反抗. 日本首相,鳩山由紀夫已经开始了. 早晚其他人会站出来的. … [Read more...] about 世界美军基地地图, 国家和流氓有什么不同
Map of U.S. Military bases around the world
(February 10, 2012: This is a re-write of the original as many readers on the Internet are finding their way to this article. The points are the same as before, but now written for better readability. Also, with infographic courtesy of militaryeducation.org at the bottom of this post.) After having won the Cold War, the U.S. has embarked on a global grand strategy of "full … [Read more...] about Map of U.S. Military bases around the world