Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) https://pro.moneymappress.com/p/NVXELC39/PNVXU6AF/?iris=974485&advText=yes&src=yahoo&ad=zc9-tddgfcca-ptype&test_id=1529431159243&_ga=2.144857585.491114314.1538236815-1405791255.1538236815&h=true Edited September 29, 2018 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Only 500 available! Hurry!!! A $545 value for only $39!!! OMG!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 To sum it up, the OP's link is a commercial to invest in a company pushing wireless electricity. Not exactly a new concept either. Tesla (the 19th & 20th century genius, not the 21st century car company) tried and failed to harness the power of the Earth to broadcast wireless electricity. The concept is put to use with wireless phone charging stations. These work on low voltage devices at a very short range. Now applied to a world wide power grid? How much power will it take to generate all this "free" electricity? How many transmitter towers would be needed? How much extra power is needed to compensate for energy lost in transmission? It takes energy to make energy. It takes energy to transmit energy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Only 500 available! Hurry!!! A $545 value for only $39!!! OMG!!!!!!! We had a discussion here on TBD approx 10 years ago about good investment opportunities and I told some of my fellow patrons much to their dismay the marijuana industry was about to explode. This is a similiar opportunity in my humble opinion. Edited September 30, 2018 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Figster said: We had a discussion here on TBD about 10 years ago about good investment opportunities and I told some of my fellow patrons much to their dismay the marijuana industry was about to explode. This is a similiar opportunity in my humble opinion. Marijuana made sense No one had to buy a $39 brief for that ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Figster said: We had a discussion here on TBD about 10 years ago about good investment opportunities and I told some of my fellow patrons much to their dismay the marijuana industry was about to explode. This is a similiar opportunity in my humble opinion. Any other predictions from ten years ago you got right? include those you got wrong as well, probably 90 percent of them you got dead wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 46 minutes ago, /dev/null said: To sum it up, the OP's link is a commercial to invest in a company pushing wireless electricity. Not exactly a new concept either. Tesla (the 19th & 20th century genius, not the 21st century car company) tried and failed to harness the power of the Earth to broadcast wireless electricity. The concept is put to use with wireless phone charging stations. These work on low voltage devices at a very short range. Now applied to a world wide power grid? How much power will it take to generate all this "free" electricity? How many transmitter towers would be needed? How much extra power is needed to compensate for energy lost in transmission? It takes energy to make energy. It takes energy to transmit energy. All I wanna know is will it power the electric Asian carp barrier? Think of the potential!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 55 minutes ago, Figster said: We had a discussion here on TBD about 10 years ago about good investment opportunities and I told some of my fellow patrons much to their dismay the marijuana industry was about to explode. This is a similiar opportunity in my humble opinion. The search for wireless electricity is akin to the search for the perpetual motion machine. I wouldn't invest much $ in that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: The search for wireless electricity is akin to the search for the perpetual motion machine. I wouldn't invest much $ in that. My Kid and I (mainly I LoL) put together a Tesla Coil for his gramnar school "famous person" fair. He went as Tesla. It powered a small fluorescent bulb. A CFL too. Wirelessly. He went to a Catholic School. They were very "happy" when He announced Tesla was the person He picked... LoL... Oh, and the sparks/shocks He was producing. Very mild. BUT He still had to plug small coil in. LoL... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: The search for wireless electricity is akin to the search for the perpetual motion machine. I wouldn't invest much $ in that. 1 hour ago, /dev/null said: To sum it up, the OP's link is a commercial to invest in a company pushing wireless electricity. Not exactly a new concept either. Tesla (the 19th & 20th century genius, not the 21st century car company) tried and failed to harness the power of the Earth to broadcast wireless electricity. The concept is put to use with wireless phone charging stations. These work on low voltage devices at a very short range. Now applied to a world wide power grid? How much power will it take to generate all this "free" electricity? How many transmitter towers would be needed? How much extra power is needed to compensate for energy lost in transmission? It takes energy to make energy. It takes energy to transmit energy. Power can get piggy backed station to station from a central location. Its not another way to generate its another way to transmit. (through the air) One day electric cars will be driving our highways without ever having to stop for refueling. Good points/post toad Edited September 29, 2018 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Figster said: We had a discussion here on TBD about 10 years ago about good investment opportunities and I told some of my fellow patrons much to their dismay the marijuana industry was about to explode. This is a similiar opportunity in my humble opinion. How much have you invested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: How much have you invested? zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Just now, Figster said: zero If this is going to explode like the marijuana industry and you recommend it as an investment why are you sitting on the sidelines? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: If this is going to explode like the marijuana industry and you recommend it as an investment why are you sitting on the sidelines? Maybe he bet that money on the Vikings? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: If this is going to explode like the marijuana industry and you recommend it as an investment why are you sitting on the sidelines? Nobody ever said I will be sitting on the sidelines for something this big , nor am I recommending to anyone what they should invest their hard earned money on. Just a good topic I want my fellow patrons aware of that might change the world as we know it. 8 minutes ago, Augie said: Maybe he bet that money on the Vikings? Hate it when that happens Nawww, never bet on or against my Bills Edited September 29, 2018 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Figster said: Nobody ever said I will be sitting on the sidelines for something this big , nor am I recommending to anyone what they should invest their hard earned money on. Just a good topic I want my fellow patrons aware of that might change the world as we know it. I don’t know what will be next, but one thing we know is the world is changing at such a ridiculous pace that our kids will see things we couldn’t even dream of. When I was a kid the phone had a curly cord attached to the wall, you had to rotary dial and had to wait for the 9’s and 0’s (hated those #’s!) and the whole family shared it, maybe even with other families. Now? School kids have phones that contain most of the world’s knowledge in their hands. AND IT’S STILL ACCELERATING! Who saw that? Not me.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, row_33 said: Any other predictions from ten years ago you got right? include those you got wrong as well, probably 90 percent of them you got dead wrong. The good Lord knows I'm not always right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Just now, Figster said: The good Lord knows I'm not always right... It’s not just Him, I was pretty sure of that too! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Just now, Augie said: It’s not just Him, I was pretty sure of that too! ? touche, hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Augie said: I don’t know what will be next, but one thing we know is the world is changing at such a ridiculous pace that our kids will see things we couldn’t even dream of. When I was a kid the phone had a curly cord attached to the wall, you had to rotary dial and had to wait for the 9’s and 0’s (hated those #’s!) and the whole family shared it, maybe even with other families. Now? School kids have phones that contain most of the world’s knowledge in their hands. AND IT’S STILL ACCELERATING! Who saw that? Not me.... But... What has been invented in the last 60 years that make our home life, chores around the house easier. Talking brand new invention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 My foodie co-worker just said "table top air fryer"... WTF is that? LoL... I wanna be able to teleport to BFLo... Okay, sometimes... But most of the time, the French Riveria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: All I wanna know is will it power the electric Asian carp barrier? Think of the potential!! Have to think of the odor from all those dead carp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Have to think of the odor from all those dead carp. The current electric fence just turns them around. In fact, there are three fences in place: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/ANS-Portal/Barrier/ Well... SUPPOSEDLY turn them around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: But... What has been invented in the last 60 years that make our home life, chores around the house easier. Talking brand new invention. The remote control for TV. I rest my case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Augie said: The remote control for TV. I rest my case. I rest my lazy bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: The current electric fence just turns them around. In fact, there are three fences in place: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/ANS-Portal/Barrier/ Well... SUPPOSEDLY turn them around. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Jauronimo said: If this is going to explode like the marijuana industry and you recommend it as an investment why are you sitting on the sidelines? Can't remember?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, /dev/null said: been there, done that, difference fence, bad results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, /dev/null said: In all seriousness, with the fish barrier... All kinds of warnings... Like barge couplings can't be made with synthetic lines... Crew has to remain off of deck, especially metal... If I was crossing in pleasure craft... I would probably shut down, unhook all my electronics. I am sure I can find the protocol for transiting the barriers. But pissing is probably a real no no. I mean the water is electrified! Create a circuit right up your piss stream! LoL... 4 hours ago, Augie said: The remote control for TV. I rest my case. No. Original remote invention dates to late 40s early 1950s. Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. Original remote invention dates to late 40s early 1950s. That did not help me as a kid trying to flip over to Commander Tom on the black and white TV! ? Do you really want to argue about advances in the last 60 years? I think many things are “advancements”, but the list on “new” things would be almost endless, as it would grow as you explore it. Edited September 30, 2018 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Augie said: That did not help me as a kid trying to flip over to Commander Tom on the black and white TV! ? Do you really want to argue about advances in the last 60 years? I think many things are “advancements”, but the list on “new” things would be almost endless, as it would grow as you explore it. Understood. But I am talking new things that really help us with our daily chores. Cooking, cleaning, etc... I see robotics coming into play. Of course the way we pay our bills, computing. But we are still mowing the grass the same way, cooking, cleaning. What household invention in the last 60 years revolutionized domestic life? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Understood. But I am talking new things that really help us with our daily chores. Cooking, cleaning, etc... I see robotics coming into play. Of course the way we pay our bills, computing. But we are still mowing the grass the same way, cooking, cleaning. What household invention in the last 60 years revolutionized domestic life? A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Augie said: A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. Those are all advancements of previous inventions. What's really new? You described just different ways of doing the same thing. Sure, what you explain are conveniences... But what's really new? Now... If I could teleport to Wisconsin... That would be something! Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Those are all advancements of previous inventions. What's really new? You described just different ways of doing the same thing. Sure, what you explain are conveniences... But what's really new? Now... If I could teleport to Wisconsin... That would be something! EVERYTHING is an advancement of what came before. If you follow it back beyond the arbitrary 60 years, nothing is new. All the laws of physics are there, we are just slow to understand them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Augie said: EVERYTHING is an advancement of what came before. If you follow it back beyond the arbitrary 60 years, nothing is new. All the laws of physics are there, we are just slow to understand them. No. Not really. Electricity, radio, TV, how we travel, microwave, dishwasher... Stuff like that. Maybe I am over simplifying it. I can see robotics being revolutionizing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Figster said: Nobody ever said I will be sitting on the sidelines for something this big , nor am I recommending to anyone what they should invest their hard earned money on. Just a good topic I want my fellow patrons aware of that might change the world as we know it. Nope. People will still be the same morons shelling out for oogie-boogie "science" marketed by charlatans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. Not really. Electricity, radio, TV, how we travel, microwave, dishwasher... Stuff like that. Maybe I am over simplifying it. I can see robotics being revolutionizing. As was the production line. You are focused on robotics, so you want that answer....but it’s just one of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 57 minutes ago, Augie said: A microwave? Automatic vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers? Refrigerators that tell you when you need to but milk and butter? Emails if you left you garage door open? Talk to the guy who rings your doorbell when a package is delivered? Even if you are in another state? Sirius radio is a daily thing for me, and I LOVE it. I facetime with my grandson and wife for some of the best moments of my week. I could go on and on and on..... If you are still doing it the same way, that does not mean that other options are not available and you have just not adopted them yet, for whatever reason. I’m in Wisconsin, but I can schedule my TV in Atlanta to record the game tomorrow with my phone (assuming it’s on AT&T, which it may not be, but the point remains...DTV is a maybe). Enough? That’s the tip of the iceberg. "Revolutionized." Not "enhanced." An internet-enabled fridge doesn't revolutionize anything. And "household invention." I mean...EII was pretty clear...for once...remarkably. May not happen again in our lifetimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Augie said: As was the production line. You are focused on robotics, so you want that answer....but it’s just one of many. I don't think I am wording it right. Thanks Tom for helping Me out. LoL... Edited September 30, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It's tempting to say the microwave was revolutionary. It had so much potential when first released. But really, all it revolutionized is popcorn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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