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11-22-2012, 10:46 PM
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Seņor Citizen
Join Date: Feb 2002
Bikes: KTM RC8(S1) KTM 990 SDR
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Mars rover found... plastic
I'm a keen enthusiast of the Mars mission, in fact simply for the "First Man on Mars" historical reference I'd volunteer to go to Mars tomorrow, one way an' all.
But, look what the Rover found up on Mars... It's a 3D .gif of what looks like plastic.
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11-22-2012, 10:52 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2010
Bikes: 2009 R1
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 2,394
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11-22-2012, 11:05 PM
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Socialist Liberals Suck
Join Date: Aug 2003
Bikes: Blue '98 R1 Sold, Red '01 R1 Sold, Silver '04 Sold.
Location: Central PA
Posts: 2,557
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OMG! It must have been put there by Space Aliens! Our problems on Earth are now over!
/sarc off
Money spent on Mars crap (or space for that matter) is a 100% waste of our tax $$$$.
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Bikeless.... for now.
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11-22-2012, 11:21 PM
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Frosty runs are the best
Join Date: Sep 2007
Bikes: Want a new bike
Location: Nashville,Tn
Posts: 18,245
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Where the hell did I put my tin foil hat.
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11-22-2012, 11:54 PM
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Seņor Citizen
Join Date: Feb 2002
Bikes: KTM RC8(S1) KTM 990 SDR
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It's more than probably trash from Entry phase.
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11-23-2012, 01:12 AM
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my girlfriend likes girls
Join Date: Jul 2005
Bikes: Vman1300's 05 R1
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 10,343
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IRISH RACING
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11-23-2012, 03:06 AM
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You don't impress me.
Join Date: Nov 2011
Bikes: 2011 Raven
Location: So Cal
Posts: 533
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quit joshin'...
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11-23-2012, 05:23 AM
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SuperModerateur
Join Date: Apr 2005
Bikes: 1980 Huffy Santa Fe
Location: Huntsvegas
Posts: 42,092
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I cannot believe McDonalds beat NASA to McMars. 
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11-23-2012, 05:38 AM
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I'm an Englishman in WI.
Join Date: Jul 2006
Bikes: 06 R1
Location: WI
Posts: 28,426
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What's so confusing, it's part of the wrapper
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11-23-2012, 06:27 AM
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Hacked up R1s rock!
Join Date: Sep 2002
Bikes: 2003 YZF-R1
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 8,484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JrtheFreak
OMG! It must have been put there by Space Aliens! Our problems on Earth are now over!
/sarc off
Money spent on Mars crap (or space for that matter) is a 100% waste of our tax $$$$.
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I can think of many other social programs that waste more money.
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11-23-2012, 06:39 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,284
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
I can think of many other social programs that waste more money.
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Space exploration is a must if our species is to survive.
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11-23-2012, 06:43 AM
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INSTIGATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Location: Pflugerville, TEXAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
I can think of many other social programs that waste more money.
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 A lot of tech has come out of the space program
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11-23-2012, 07:47 AM
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Booya
Join Date: Oct 2003
Bikes: 1943 Indian Scout 741
Location: Middle of the savannah river
Posts: 34,247
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JrtheFreak
OMG! It must have been put there by Space Aliens! Our problems on Earth are now over!
/sarc off
Money spent on Mars crap (or space for that matter) is a 100% waste of our tax $$$$.
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Oh chill. You don't like it because of all the processed food they have to eat.
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11-23-2012, 08:10 AM
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I have a big attitude!
Join Date: Jan 2009
Bikes: 2007 R1
Location: 818
Posts: 6,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JrtheFreak
OMG! It must have been put there by Space Aliens! Our problems on Earth are now over!
/sarc off
Money spent on Mars crap (or space for that matter) is a 100% waste of our tax $$$$.
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I dont mind my tax dollars being used for space research.
Welfare recipients would make good astronauts.
(They just take up space anyway!)
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11-23-2012, 01:57 PM
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Seņor Citizen
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
I can think of many other social programs that waste more money.
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The war on drugs, well, the war and Marijuana anyway.
The cost of the presidential election.
The war on Gays.
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11-23-2012, 08:56 PM
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I eat my tires
Join Date: Nov 2007
Bikes: 09 White/Red
Location: MD, USA
Posts: 3,201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Petrol_Spice
The war on drugs, well, the war and Marijuana anyway.
The cost of the presidential election.
The war on Gays.
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War on drugs has taken a ridiculous toll, and not just financially. Space research/exploration is most certainly worthwhile.
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11-23-2012, 08:58 PM
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Life: Comedy or Tragedy?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Bikes: '07 R1 (track only)
Location: Da northland. Yah.
Posts: 33,497
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Mars took the color right out of my Red Solo Cup. 
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11-24-2012, 02:20 AM
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Sleep is a crutch.
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cataclyzm123
I dont mind my tax dollars being used for space research.
Welfare recipients would make good astronauts.
(They just take up space anyway!)
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I see what you did there!
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11-24-2012, 09:22 AM
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Track addict!
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Here's something interesting I read a while ago.
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Some facts for you:- Around 85% of NASA's annual budget goes outside of the program to researchers and engineers that are responsible for developing the technology used on manned and unmanned missions into space. Those technologies that are developed are widely used in other areas that aren't exclusive to NASA.- Our space program is an integral part of American education, our competitiveness, and the growth of U.S. technology. Compared with other forms of investment, the return is outstanding: A payback of $7 or 8 for every $1 invested over a period of a decade or so has been calculated for the Apollo Program, which at its peak accounted for a mere 4 percent of the Federal budget. It has been further estimated that, because of the potential for technology transfer and spinoff industries, every $1 spent on basic research in space today will generate $40 worth of economic growth on Earth.- $850 billion was spent on the bank bailout, which is several hundred BILLION dollars more than the 53 year running budget of NASA.- We currently spend about 20 million dollars AN HOUR in the middle east. So, the amount of money being cut from space exploration is equal to what we were spending on the "War on Terror" in just 15 hours. Ridiculous.- The planetary exploration budget for FY 13 has been cut an astonishing 38.5% from FY 12. That means, no planned missions to Mars in the near future. No new probes or satellites will be sent to the Gas Giants, their moons, dwarf planets or asteroids in our solar system. That's devastating news for the exploration of Saturn's moon, Titan (Which is thought to contain lakes and oceans of ethane and methane), Jupiter's moon, Europa (which is believed to possibly contain oceans of liquid water under its icy surface- Meaning, it's a strong candidate for extra terrestrial life) or another one of Saturn's moon, Enceladus. Enceladus is a geologically active body in our solar system that reflects 100% of the light that hits it and it's thought to be the primary cause of one of Saturn's prominent rings. Thanks to Cassini, we have learned that Encleadus shoots liquid water out of her plumes and she stands currently as the best candidate for human habitability. We wouldn't know all of this had it not been for the planetary exploration budget that's being systematically decreased to increase money spent on the war in The Middle East and bail out failing corporations.
NASA has over 6,300 patents and their technology has entered every facet of our lives. They are responsible for developing better pace-makers for heart patients, invisible braces for dental problems, improved the efficiency to track and destroy heat seeking missiles, scratch resistant lenses for prescription eyeglasses, Tempurpedic mattresses and pillows for people with orthopedic disorders (and used in most of your commercial airline seats), improved function and comfort for prosthetic limbs, padding for motorcycle seats and better protection for race car drivers, ear thermometers (which if you have children, you will be especially partial to this contribution), shoe insoles, long-distance telecommunications, satellite radio, smoke detectors, cordless tools, and water filters. To develop these tools and more, NASA NEEDS EXTENSIVE FUNDING. Please consider taking a moment to sign this petition and perhaps even pass it on along with this information. Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon!
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11-24-2012, 09:01 PM
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Herro!
Join Date: Jul 2011
Bikes: 05 R1
Location: So~Cal
Posts: 2,291
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^Good stuff 
I've read something similar somewhere before.
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