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#126 Re: Meta New Mars » offtherock postings » 2025-08-03 13:29:08
Hopefully offthe rock will stop by soon to make a post, also welcome to NewMars....
#127 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-08-03 13:27:45
The contractor has finally made contact and indicated that next week end he will be here to frame the back and front overhang parts of the roof. Build the back deck and then its onto the metal going onto the roof.
#128 Re: Home improvements » Misc. Home Projects » 2025-08-03 13:22:40
Building projects to scale is without a doubt tough to do even with every step planned out.
#129 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-08-03 13:19:38
Tarrifs are hitting those that are not in the top 90% with every purchase and with thaqt we are as a people not spending on what is extra or needed to maintain life. Such things as vacation travel have already been given up not only for Americans but as well to abstain from travel due to the escalations of tarrifs. Further hurting the businesses that already have a hardtime due to being seasonal.
#130 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-08-03 08:58:44
I wanted to udate the newest user name and logged out only to find that I needed to clear the cache as the cookie for login dialog block to reset so that I could login.
#131 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-08-03 08:17:49
Robotics in the 80's was tried but people thought that they would lose there jobs so they under cut the developement and use, not realising that they would be getting trained for new jobs as business still needed people.
Jobs are not coming back so long as there are other countries that will still supply cheaper labor.
#132 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-07-31 14:38:47
second time the charm.
Had a pretty good post going and the browser close.
Part of the issue is employer past history as to why people are not storming the gate for the jobs.
ex. season shutdowns or layoffs with no callback once reasons for these are fixed or no longer called for, small to medium layoffs that occur often enough to question how solid is the paycheck likely to get deposited and was it to target the older generation that earns more, switching out employees that were full time for part time no benifits from multiple people to fill the hours.
Sending the business overseas for no reason other than to make greater profits, the age out of the work force due to available local work force pool.
#133 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-29 15:10:15
I experienced the same issue on my government computer near noon time, were the network was causing the hanging issue.
#134 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-07-29 15:03:33
We have had inflation at the rate you have discribed and its not reversing the cost that we pay.
AI Overview
The inflation rate in the United States from 1930 to the present day (July 2025) has seen significant fluctuations, with an average annual inflation rate of approximately 3.16%. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the cost of goods and services over the past 95 years. For example, an item that cost $1 in 1930 would cost about $19.25 today, according to a calculator from In2013dollars.com.
Inflation and CPI Consumer Price Index 1930-1939
Here's a more detailed look:
1930s:
The early 1930s saw deflation (negative inflation), with the inflation rate dropping to as low as -10.3% in 1932. This was followed by a period of low inflation in the later years of the decade.
1940s - 1960s:
The inflation rate generally increased during and after World War II, with fluctuations throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
1970s - 1980s:
The 1970s were marked by high inflation, peaking in the late 70s and early 80s, before declining in the latter half of the 1980s.
1990s - Present:
The inflation rate has generally been lower since the 1990s, with some fluctuations, but overall remaining within a relatively moderate range. According to Investopedia, the annual inflation rate has varied, but generally remained below 5% since the early 1990s. Cumulative Impact:
The cumulative effect of inflation over the entire period from 1930 to the present is a significant increase in the overall price level. This means that goods and services that were affordable in 1930 require significantly more money to purchase toda
Historical U.S. Inflation Rate by Year: 1929 to 2025
Year Inflation Rate YOY, From Previous Dec. Federal Funds Rate Business Cycle* Events Affecting Inflation
1929 0.60% NA August peak Market crash
1930 -6.40% NA Contraction (-8.5%) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
1931 -9.30% NA Contraction (-6.4%) Dust Bowl began
1932 -10.30% NA Contraction (-12.9%) Hoover tax hikes
1933 0.80% NA Contraction ended in March (-1.2%) FDR’s New Deal
1934 1.50% NA Expansion (10.8%) U.S. debt rose
1935 3.00% NA Expansion (8.9%) Social Security
1936 1.40% NA Expansion (12.9%) FDR tax hikes
1937 2.90% NA Expansion peaked in May (5.1%) Depression resumed
1938 -2.80% NA Contraction ended in June (-3.3%) Depression ended
1939 0.00% NA Expansion (8.0%) Dust Bowl ended
1940 0.70% NA Expansion (8.8%) Defense increased
1941 9.90% NA Expansion (17.7%) Pearl Harbor
1942 9.00% NA Expansion (18.9%) Defense spending
1943 3.00% NA Expansion (17.0%) Defense spending
1944 2.30% NA Expansion (7.9%) Bretton Woods Agreement
1945 2.20% NA February peak, October trough (-1.0%) WWII ends
1946 18.10% NA Contraction (-11.6%) Budget cuts
1947 8.80% NA Contraction (-1.1%) Cold War spending
1948 3.00% NA November peak (4.1%)
1949 -2.10% NA October trough (-0.6%) Fair Deal; NATO
1950 5.90% NA Expansion (8.7%) Korean War
1951 6.00% NA Expansion (8.0%)
1952 0.80% NA Expansion (4.1%)
1953 0.70% NA July peak (4.7%) Korean War ended
1954 -0.70% 1.25% May trough (-0.6%) Dow returned to 1929 high
1955 0.40% 2.50% Expansion (7.1%)
1956 3.00% 3.00% Expansion (2.1%)
1957 2.90% 3.00% August peak (2.1%) Recession began
1958 1.80% 2.50% April trough (-0.7%) Recession ended
1959 1.70% 4.00% Expansion (6.9%) Fed raised rates
1960 1.40% 2.00% April peak (2.6%) Recession began
1961 0.70% 2.25% February trough (2.6%) JFK’s deficit spending ended recession
1962 1.30% 3.00% Expansion (6.1%)
1963 1.60% 3.50% Expansion (4.4%)
1964 1.00% 3.75% Expansion (5.8%) LBJ Medicare, Medicaid
1965 1.90% 4.25% Expansion (6.5%)
1966 3.50% 5.50% Expansion (6.6%) Vietnam War
1967 3.00% 4.50% Expansion (2.7%)
1968 4.70% 6.00% Expansion (4.9%)
1969 6.20% 9.00% December peak (3.1%) Nixon took office; moon landing
1970 5.60% 5.00% November trough (0.2%) Recession
1971 3.30% 5.00% Expansion (3.3%) Wage-price controls
1972 3.40% 5.75% Expansion (5.3%) Stagflation
1973 8.70% 9.00% November peak (5.6%) End of the gold standard
1974 12.30% 8.00% Contraction (-0.5%) Watergate scandal
1975 6.90% 4.75% March trough (-0.2%) Stopgap monetary policy confused businesses and kept prices high
1976 4.90% 4.75% Expansion (5.4%)
1977 6.70% 6.50% Expansion (4.6%)
1978 9.00% 10.00% Expansion (5.5%)
1979 13.30% 12.00% Expansion (3.2%)
1980 12.50% 18.00% January peak (-0.3%) Recession began
1981 8.90% 12.00% July trough (2.5%) Reagan tax cut
1982 3.80% 8.50% Contraction (-1.8%) Recession ended
1983 3.80% 9.25% Expansion (4.6%) Military spending
1984 3.90% 8.25% Expansion (7.2%)
1985 3.80% 7.75% Expansion (4.2%)
1986 1.10% 6.00% Expansion (3.5%) Tax cut
1987 4.40% 6.75% Expansion (3.5%) Black Monday crash
1988 4.40% 9.75% Expansion (4.2%) Fed raised rates
1989 4.60% 8.25% Expansion (3.7%) S&L crisis
1990 6.10% 7.00% July peak (1.9%) Recession
1991 3.10% 4.00% March trough (-0.1%) Fed lowered rates
1992 2.90% 3.00% Expansion (3.5%) NAFTA drafted
1993 2.70% 3.00% Expansion (2.7%) Balanced Budget Act
1994 2.70% 5.50% Expansion (4.0%)
1995 2.50% 5.50% Expansion (2.7%)
1996 3.30% 5.25% Expansion (3.8%) Welfare reform
1997 1.70% 5.50% Expansion (4.4%) Fed raised rates
1998 1.60% 4.75% Expansion (4.5%) Long-term capital management crisis
1999 2.70% 5.50% Expansion (4.8%) Glass-Steagall Act repealed
2000 3.40% 6.50% Expansion (4.1%) Tech bubble burst
2001 1.60% 1.75% March peak, November trough (1.0%) Bush tax cut; 9/11 attacks
2002 2.40% 1.25% Expansion (1.7%) War on Terror
2003 1.90% 1.00% Expansion (2.8%) Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act
2004 3.30% 2.25% Expansion (3.8%)
2005 3.40% 4.25% Expansion (3.5%) Hurricane Katrina; Bankruptcy Act
2006 2.50% 5.25% Expansion (2.8%)
2007 4.10% 4.25% December peak (2.0%) Bank crisis
2008 0.10% 0.25% Expansion (0.1%) Financial crisis
2009 2.70% 0.25% June trough (-2.6%) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
2010 1.50% 0.25% Expansion (2.7%) Affordable Care Act; Dodd-Frank Act
2011 3.00% 0.25% Expansion (1.6%) Debt ceiling crisis
2012 1.70% 0.25% Expansion (2.3%)
2013 1.50% 0.25% Expansion (2.1%) Government shutdown, sequestration
2014 0.80% 0.25% Expansion (2.5%) Quantitative easing ends
2015 0.70% 0.50% Expansion (2.9%) Deflation in oil and gas prices
2016 2.10% 0.75% Expansion (1.8%)
2017 2.10% 1.50% Expansion (2.5%)
2018 1.90% 2.50% Expansion (3.0%)
2019 2.30% 1.75% Expansion (2.5%)
2020 1.40% 0.25% Contraction (-2.2%) COVID-19 pandemic
2021 7.00% 0.25% Expansion (5.8%) COVID-19 pandemic
2022 6.50% 4.50% Expansion (1.9%) Russia invades Ukraine
2023 3.40% 5.50% Expansion (2.5%) Fed raised rates
2024 2.9% 4.48% Expansion (2.8%)
In my half life time I have seen the textile, shoe, general manufacturing, commercial electronics all gone overseas to bypass regulations, taxation and labor costs all in the name of profits and not the cost to the consumers that buy them.
#135 Re: Science, Technology, and Astronomy » Google Meet Collaboration - Meetings Plus Followup Discussion » 2025-07-28 17:16:26
I was reminded that a washing machine for space zero g would be something that should be with a patent. It was a small concept that RobertDyck and I worked to flesh it out in a topic long ago.
#136 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-07-28 14:53:25
But for jobs that offer a "Living Wage", there must be an economy which can be productive. You cannot share a pie if no pie is made.
China is not the US freind as corporate greed to create profit is driving what was once made here now to overseas, where the real slaves live now. Tarrifs do not make those jobs come back.Only taxing the companies that leave the US will.
#137 Re: Single Stage To Orbit » A SSTO research project. » 2025-07-28 14:44:50
The current Falcon 9 could be a single stage that is stretched with the fuel contained in the second moved to the first and replacing part of the truck with a small satelite push motor to give mobility on orbit and for deorbit.
The Titan II could make it to orbit as well but with very little payload as well.
https://www.spaceline.org/cape-canavera … act-sheet/
#138 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-28 14:42:30
The centripical force by moving the fuel with the paddles creates AG on the working fluid forcing it to the wall of the tank. As soon as boil off is created the gas will make the fluid start to increase with each push of it with the paddes.
The apollo had a tank rupture by a much smaller tank stiring.
#139 Re: Single Stage To Orbit » A SSTO research project. » 2025-07-27 14:43:19
I guess the stage is not expected to be returned from orbit making it expendable with not much for on orbit capability such as the versions of Dragon have.
#140 Re: Meta New Mars » GW Johnson Postings and @Exrocketman1 YouTube videos » 2025-07-27 14:33:46
yes the counter rotating drum paddle concept to make the fuel flow to the outside under artifical gravity with the center becoming pressurized as the tank isw emptied.
#141 Re: Single Stage To Orbit » The Space Plane Corporation » 2025-07-27 14:29:12
For scramjet propulsion (Mach 6 to 10)
Air-Breathing Engines: Scramjet engines are a type of jet engine that utilizes atmospheric oxygen as an oxidizer for combustion, unlike rockets that carry their own oxygen supply.
Efficiency: This feature makes scramjets potentially more efficient for hypersonic flight within the atmosphere, as they don't need to carry the extra weight of an onboard oxidizer tank.
Altitude Limit: The reliance on atmospheric oxygen limits scramjet operations to altitudes where sufficient oxygen exists to sustain combustion.
Challenges at High Altitudes: While scramjets are highly efficient at high Mach numbers, the density of atmospheric oxygen decreases with altitude, which will eventually limit their operational ceiling. The maximum operational altitude for scramjets will depend on various factors like engine design, fuel type, and desired performance characteristics
So from the altitude at mach 6 to orbit we must have a source that is stored onboard to achieve the mach 10. That is the amount of time to achieve for a given thrust and burn rate of onboard fuel that remains from the climb to altitude which used the earths atmosphere.
#142 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-27 14:18:53
Those that did come here from the start of the topic came here for other reasons and not for the Forum or for Mars society but rather than for its all about "ME" rather than what the website provides.
To do more means we are outside of the scope of the forums website being hosted as a point of discusion for Mars Society for the obviuos.
#143 Re: Not So Free Chat » slavery - why does it still exist? » 2025-07-27 14:10:35
Just a quick search on "Modern day slave" more of a than have not issue that takes advantaqge of those that do not have.
AI Overview
Modern-day slavery: an overview
While chattel slavery, where people are legally owned as property, has been outlawed globally, millions of individuals still experience situations that constitute modern-day slavery. This term encompasses various forms of exploitation where a person is controlled and exploited for another's gain, unable to leave due to threats, violence, coercion, or deception.
According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery (2022) by Walk Free, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Organization for Migration, approximately 49.6 million people are living in modern slavery worldwide.
Forms of modern slavery
Modern-day slavery takes numerous forms, including:
Forced Labor: This involves individuals compelled to work against their will under threat of penalty. It affects 27.6 million people globally. Examples include exploited workers in factories, agriculture, construction, domestic work, and other sectors.
Bonded Labor or Debt Bondage: Individuals are forced to work to repay a debt they can't escape due to exploitative terms. This is considered the world's most widespread form of slavery.
Forced Marriage: When someone is married against their will and cannot leave. This affects an estimated 22 million people, with 65% in Asia and the Pacific.
Sex Trafficking: Exploitation in the commercial sex industry, including prostitution, pornography, and other forms. This accounts for 6.3 million cases of forced labor, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Domestic Servitude: Individuals forced to work in private homes, often isolated and vulnerable to abuse.
Child Slavery: The exploitation of children under 18, encompassing child trafficking, child soldiery, child marriage, and child domestic work.
Root causes and factors
Several factors contribute to the prevalence of modern slavery:
Vulnerability: Poverty, lack of education, discrimination (based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or migration status), and insecurity make individuals susceptible to exploitation.
Conflict and Instability: Protracted conflicts, political instability, and forced migration increase the risk of both forced labor and forced marriage.
Economic Factors: The demand for cheap goods and services in the global economy fuels forced labor in supply chains.
Weak Governance: Limited protections for civil liberties and human rights, along with weak law enforcement, allow traffickers to operate with impunity.
Corruption: Bribery and complicity among officials can enable human trafficking.
Impact of modern slavery
Beyond the devastating impact on victims, modern slavery has broader consequences:
Economic Impact: It undermines legitimate economies, with human trafficking being a lucrative illicit business generating billions of dollars in illegal profits.
Environmental Impact: Slave-based activities like deforestation and unregulated resource extraction contribute to environmental degradation.
Combating modern slavery
Numerous organizations and governments are working to combat modern slavery through:
Prevention: Raising awareness, educating vulnerable communities, and addressing root causes like poverty and discrimination.
Intervention: Identifying victims, rescuing them from exploitation, and providing them with support and protection.
Prosecution: Enforcing laws, prosecuting traffickers, and holding accountable those who profit from exploitation.
Policy Change: Advocating for stronger legislation, improved worker protections, and greater corporate accountability in supply chains.
While progress is being made, the fight against modern slavery is ongoing and complex. A multi-faceted approach addressing the root causes, enhancing prevention and intervention efforts, and strengthening legal frameworks is essential to achieve a world free from slavery.
Working for minimum wage rather than a living wage puts one into this situation.
#144 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-26 16:32:38
#145 Re: Human missions » Starship is Go... » 2025-07-24 16:17:02
#146 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-24 16:08:57
Will need to look at the folder setup and attributes when I get more than a few moments.
#147 Re: Meta New Mars » Calliban Postings including links to notable contributions » 2025-07-24 14:35:14
It was also thought that nuclear ion driven engine using the ice of the comet for fuel was also part of Cere's discusions.
#148 Re: Meta New Mars » Housekeeping » 2025-07-24 14:33:00
Its not that the topic is taboo it was more of how it got presented in that the content bordered the red line of the rulles.
Naturally sex and the broad topic of furthering the species is a part of any mixed crew staying here as well as for Mars. It also must refraim from crossing the boundaries that have been set.
#149 Re: Home improvements » Misc. Home Projects » 2025-07-23 15:19:21
Ah stone polishing use...
hope you get something as nice as these.
