I worked with a man who was assigned the task of reverse engineering the propellers from German planes. At the time they were 50% more efficient than the allies. The "recycling" in that case was replacing our props with theirs until we could figure out how to make them. (more details upon request for history buffs)

Being old enough to be a grandfather to many of you, heed my words. This way like disaster. However, pain is transitory, wounds heal but chicks dig scars and glory lasts forever.

Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam

Since the comments have reduced to recommendations: Pico Pica Hot. You will thank me later.

I am not the first, nor shall I be the last. "Complete Bullshit."

What were those ships (and those people) doing before this? Sitting around doing nothing? Might as well have them help someone instead of drilling and polishing brass.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_for_tat

I have developed a set of personal rules on how to work in such situations. Contribute but never debate. Start with the mob's answers and trust my ability to improve upon them.

I like your animal posts, but does a pod defending itself against attack count as "Lifestyles of the Cute and Cuddly?"

Best laugh in a week. Thank-you.

Does anyone else look at the fake vines and shudder while thinking, "Dust Trap?"

Kind of an homage to the racing grid in Tron.

"Have Spacesuit, Will Travel" Robert Heinlein