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saulgoodman
路You think the zombies will keep the atomic clock signals on-line? 馃槈
Have you taken a good look at the people who run the government lately? The Z's can't do worse! LOL!
Thinking about getting a G-Shock....
Have you taken a good look at the people who run the government lately? The Z's can't do worse! LOL!
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Dan S
路Have you taken a good look at the people who run the government lately? The Z's can't do worse! LOL!
OT, but fortunately, many US federal operations aren't political. The "official" atomic clock is about 1.5 miles from me as I type this, and the NIST scientists maintaining it continue to do a great job. The NOAA scientists next door are having a harder time swimming against the political tide.
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saulgoodman
路OT, but fortunately, many US federal operations aren't political. The "official" atomic clock is about 1.5 miles from me as I type this, and the NIST scientists maintaining it continue to do a great job. The NOAA scientists next door are having a harder time swimming against the political tide.
Chill Dan. It was a joke. Kinda. One word... decaf.
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Dan S
路Chill Dan. It was a joke. Kinda. One word... decaf.
Not sure where this is coming from, my post was just an observation.
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saulgoodman
路Not sure where this is coming from, my post was just an observation.
I thought you were a bit condescending. If misinterpreted, my bad. I can get that way when I have too much coffee! Nevertheless, having been on both sides of the fence I can tell you for a fact that given my druthers I would rather have private sector types watching the clock until the zombies come. Enjoy your Wednesday!
My apologies to the OP if this resulted in a hijack! On to answering his question.
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Dan S
路I thought you were a bit condescending. If misinterpreted, my bad. I can get that way when I have too much coffee! Nevertheless, having been on both sides of the fence I can tell you for a fact that given my druthers I would rather have private sector types watching the clock until the zombies come.
Interesting. I went back and re-read my post, and I think you may be a bit over-sensitive, or just someone who likes to pick fights. My post was purely factual and observational. Unlike some agencies, the metrology part of NIST (while not generously funded) has generally been successful at evading political currents. I'm not sure how mentioning this could reasonably be interpreted as condescending. So I don't really appreciate first being told to "chill", and then being called "condescending".
Also, I will mention that I was not the one who brought totally OT political comments into this thread, and my comments actually steered away from that, but you couldn't stop yourself from adding yet another dig in your follow-up with the "private sector" comment. I guess you are one of those people with a knee-jerk reaction that the government does everything poorly. Very shallow thinking IMO ... there are good roles for government and the private sector. I wish you good luck transitioning the atomic clock, the GPS system, the interstate highway system, etc. to the private sector.
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saulgoodman
路Interesting. I went back and re-read my post, and I think you may be a bit over-sensitive, or just someone who likes to pick fights. My post was purely factual and observational. Unlike some agencies, the metrology part of NIST (while not generously funded) has generally been successful at evading political currents. I'm not sure how mentioning this could reasonably be interpreted as condescending. So I don't really appreciate first being told to "chill", and then being called "condescending".
Also, I will mention that I was not the one who brought totally OT political comments into this thread, and my comments actually steered away from that, but you couldn't stop yourself from adding yet another dig in your follow-up with the "private sector" comment. I guess you are one of those people with a knee-jerk reaction that the government does everything poorly. Very shallow thinking IMO ... there are good roles for government and the private sector. I wish you good luck transitioning the atomic clock, the GPS system, the interstate highway system, etc. to the private sector.
Lol, OK Dan, but I would look in the mirror if I were you. Have a great life.
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Dan S
路Lol, OK Dan, but I would look in the mirror if I were you. Have a great life.
The utility of the 200-post rule is demonstrated once again. Some people just need enough rope.
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saulgoodman
路Dan, why are you so intense? Are you perhaps a postal worker? IT WAS A JOKE!!!!
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17SGS
路So....you guys like G-Shocks? 馃槜
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wristpirate
路The new GA-2100 series looking great.
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shoota70
路Huge g shock fan here... but negative display flat sucks.
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rcs914
路I own one, a GW2500 - I bought it for my dad for Father's day I think in 2010. It was one of the few times though that I knew I got him the right gift - he wore it every day. About 2 years later I had the misfortune of inheriting it back. I wore it every day for a year after that. I don't wear it often now, but it is one of my most important watches.
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Marty McDawg
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ive had one of these in my cart for a week. Really good looking all metal G-shock. I used to wear them in the 90s back in school.
I should really just pull the trigger on it.
https://www.casio.com/products/watches/g-shock/gmwb5000d-1
Not a fan of the digital. Makes me feel like I'm back in 6th grade, lol.
That鈥檚 precisely part of the reason I want one. Nostalgia!!!
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17SGS
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AWGM100B-1ACR
When the zombies come, this is the watch to wear while you deal with the apocalypse!
- Solar Rechargeable Battery
- Full Auto LED Light with Afterglow
- Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)
- Black IP Stainless Steel & Resin Composite Band
- 200M Water Resistant
$95
Might have to pick up a couple of these for Christmas presents. Passing on my obsession to my sons.
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Severin
路Huge g shock fan here... but negative display flat sucks.
What has your experience been with the negative display, @shoota70 ? I ask in connection with a Casio CA506B-1 i鈥檝e had my eye on for a little while (the contemporary Casio calculator watch).
It also has a negative display and, while I think it looks pretty cool, I couldn鈥檛 help but wonder as to the display鈥檚 day to day practicality. I鈥檇 appreciate any further insight you might be willing to share. Thanks in advance!
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Mossback
路I have also been attracted to the basic G Shocks although I wore a Timex in grade school.
