To: TobagoJack who wrote (46535 ) 2/23/2004 3:39:55 PM From: Maurice Winn Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74559 <The wooshing meglev journey from edge of town took 7.5 minutes, at 430 km per hour, instead of the normal 35 minutes. > I wanted to go for a ride on that, but didn't get to Shanghai. Next time! I had a ride on a Segway a week ago, which was fun. I like the idea of no moving parts [except for the actual train]. I like the idea of superconductivity, linear motors, inductive braking, electronic and photonic controls with the train more like a low flying aircraft, with little wings for stability management. <Gold, the precious, is now below Bill Bonner's remorse level AGAIN. I hope NEM reacts as it should, so tha I can reload on the short puts. > Meanwhile, QCOM, the more precious, continues at escape velocity. Q623 vs G399 = now 50% higher in only a couple of years from being just behind G at the start of the comparison when I contemplated the possibility of joining the ritualistic and cannibalistic Aztec zero-sum game of human sacrifice. Drawing lots to see who will be eaten isn't my idea of fun. Note, the Q, with graviton spin reversal inflationary universe propulsion system continued up despite a Nasdaqian downer day as people bought a place aboard the escape vehicle. They are not joining King George II's Mars voyage to nowhere. They are excited by the trip to cyberspace aboard MV 'CDMA2000 Phragmented Photon Light Ship' where they will find a Shangri-la of Peace, Light, Harmony, Happiness, Health, Prosperity, Fun and Love. I was listening to It , the Master of the ship, explaining It 's technology. It said: "The Q is fully automatic, cyber-powered, with electronic controls, photonic navigation and gallium guidance. It is the absolute latest design. All is the latest and greatest technology and nothing can go wrong can go wrong can go wrong..." I'm glad I didn't take your advice! Mqurice