Brexit. We’re out!

[James]

This reminds me of the story of NASA spending billions of dollars developing a pen that could write on paper in zero gravity..... The Russians used a pencil.

I remember that too, however the thought of graphite particles floating around in an oxygen rich environment and all the electronics could make you worry a bit.

 

[telectrix]

is a predisessor an extint reptile or a fish? ???

 

[Deleted account]

I remember that too, however the thought of graphite particles floating around in an oxygen rich environment and all the electronics could make you worry a bit.

Honestly, these scientists over think stuff. Use an iPad.

 

[electric al]

Close but no cigar ,comes from the fairgrounds when they used to hand cigars out as prizes

 

[Midwest]

designs were very different between the Jumo and Whittle's, just same principal.

The jet engine for the Jumo was originally developed by Heinkel by Hans Von Ohain, with later work by others.

Whittle submitted his first patent (granted in 1932)

In 1935, Hans von Ohain started work on a similar design in Germany, and it is often claimed that he was unaware of Whittle's work. Ohain said that he had not read Whittle's patent, and Whittle believed him (Frank Whittle 1907–1996). However, the Whittle patent was in German libraries, and Whittle's son had suspicions that Ohain had read or heard of it.

Years later, it was admitted by von Ohain in his biography that this was so. Author Margaret Conner states ″Ohain's patent attorney happened upon a Whittle patent in the years that the von Ohain patents were being formulated". Von Ohain himself is quoted as saying "We felt that it looked like a patent of an idea" "We thought that it was not seriously being worked on." As Ohain's patent was not filed until 1935, this admission clearly shows that he had read Whittle's patent and had even critiqued it in some detail prior to filing his own patent and some 2 years before his own engine ran. (Wikipedia)

 

[littlespark]

Can’t remember who said “standing on the shoulders of giants”

I think it was Noel and Liam Gallagher- Oasis’ 4th album

 

[pirate]

A few obstacles have surfaced already when we consider the effect of Brexit.
Prescriptions issued by UK doctors are no longer valid in Spain, which will have an impact on some. Also, if you want to buy a house there you now have to apply for a permit from the Spanish Military and submit a clear criminal conviction certificate (ah! more alliteration...) and some other stuff. Students won't have the same rights to work and live there as previously. However, the Spanish are still recognising the reciprocal healthcare system, so that's good news.

 

[DPG]

I think it was Noel and Liam Gallagher- Oasis’ 4th album

Didn't they copy the phrase, but get it slightly wrong?

 

[Mike Johnson]

I think it was Noel and Liam Gallagher- Oasis’ 4th album

I would never admit to knowing that.

 

[telectrix]

as an aside. just wondering if USA are going to build another nuclear powered aircract carrier. the USS Trump?

 

[Spoon]

as an aside. just wondering if USA are going to build another nuclear powered aircract carrier. the USS Trump?

Doubt it. It would refuse to leave the harbour and get its planes to attack Capitol Hill....

 

[Mike Johnson]

Would they paint the ramp at the front yellow?

 

[FatAlan]

A few obstacles have surfaced already when we consider the effect of Brexit.
Prescriptions issued by UK doctors are no longer valid in Spain, which will have an impact on some. Also, if you want to buy a house there you now have to apply for a permit from the Spanish Military and submit a clear criminal conviction certificate (ah! more alliteration...) and some other stuff. Students won't have the same rights to work and live there as previously. However, the Spanish are still recognising the reciprocal healthcare system, so that's good news.

Wonder if the criminal checks are going to be retrospective? Good number of English villains out in the Costa Del Sol.

 

[Midwest]

As someone mentioned Trump. I wonder why he doesn't spray tan around his eyes, or is he going for the Panda look?

BBC iPlayer - The Trump Show - Downfall

 

[Moley]

Good number of English villains out in the Costa Del Sol.

There's no need to talk about Pirate like that. I hear he's a reformed character now ?