read that pdf if you don't believe me I am reading it... but what's with the choice of colors? And Comic Sans MS font? And the references to politics? For some reason I just can't take that pdf seriously. It's lack of professionalism is stunning. As is it's unwarranted self assurance.
And on another note, why are you knocking XP? It does offer IPv6 support, in fact I'm looking at in my network properties right now...
Hell, even keyboards have warning signs these days! Yeah I'm quite fond of the opening line on my Logitech G-15 Gaming Keyboard (located on the underside).
Warning some experts believe use of any keyboard may cause serious injury to hands, arms, wrists, neck or back.
Hit and run; the consistent meme in corporate strategy. Hit and run yes, but that doesn't explain why Vista still went out the door? Couldn't he have just quit? Couldn't Microsoft said no, it's not ready? I mean this still doesn't explain why Vista was out the door before the code was ready.
I didn't RTFA either. So anyone care to shine some light on this?
True enough and I have no hard evidence, but you can't tell me physically fit people leading an active lifestyle wouldn't be less likely to engage in addictive behavior? And even if they still are just as likely to engage in addictive behavior, any negative health and social effects would easily be offset by their lack of need of other more serious health resources.
As for "well adjusted", yes that's very subjective. But since we're talking of mandating warning labels, why not mandate psychological tests when you renew your ID/drivers license, that way you could target those individuals deemed to have problems or exhibit signs of at risk behavior and deliver them more comprehensive out reach programs.
You've been misinformed. You don't need a condom for masturbation. Don't underestimate the energy savings from not having to constantly wash your tube socks.
I don't think anyone wants to leave their house to go take a dump in a smelly box outside, as the rain beats down. Obviously you've never played the game HTD (Hide The Dump), bonus points for heater vents and pillow cushions!. Even dump taking in extreme conditions can have addictive quality... I mean look at at those boys from CKY and Jackass...
How is that bad, let alone "worse"? Oh I don't know, government mandated 'correct' usage of consumer electronics devices as suggested by the author seems a whole lot worse then the subject of the article itself... How you can equate any of that to seat belts is far beyond me.
Either way it's pathetic, and no warning label will fix it. It occurs to me everyone goes after the symptoms, never the problem them selves. We need to focusing on raising well adjusted physically fit people, that would drastically reduce the likelihood of any form of addiction. But I'm sure blowing research money on warning labels is just as good...
I actually had to RTA, and it just got worse...
Another question is whether the costs of addiction are felt directly enough by companies for economic factors to make them act. If they are only felt by employees, pressure from outside agencies like governments could be the only way to save us from an addiction epidemic. Sometimes it just isn't worth logging on...
That shouldn't be more CPU-intensive than playing the DRM'd file Playback does in fact require rather intensive use of your cpu and/or video card. And it should be noted that most people with stand alone HD drives are home theater enthusiasts, not necessarily very PC literate. They are the ones that would need a conversion most, yet also be the least likely to have the hardware on their home machine. But this is all moot, really just go out and buy new copies.
Looks like someone took the robot from Short Circuit and gave it to Apple designers.
Seriously though, I seem to recall reading of various pursuits that do the exact same thing, albeit the use of a neck might be somewhat unique. I can recall reading of similar robots, with similar (if not loftier) design goals in publications like SciAm and CPU. This one seems like a glorified EyeToy, as in they seem to be interested in making this a CE device as opposed to perfecting or learning about human machine interaction.
Maybe CNN doesn't like the competition scattered independent bloggers are providing to its all-encompassing media empire, and are taking out their anger on one of their own who dared embrace new media? I think it has more to do with the fact he used his real name, said some stuff that is okay by/.'r standards but was defiantly pretty racy to your average CNN view and as well he knew that he was suppose to get his outside work okayed with standards & practices. Really there is nothing to see here, the guy had it coming. IMO
What, exactly, did he post that was so damn controversial that CNN felt the need to let him go? I'm not entirely sure, but he see does seem critical of the mainstream press in general. Some stuff on the election (with the title "Is Barack Obama Gonna Have to Choke A Bitch") and entertainment figures. The use of Tigger in an adult themed context seems to be the riskiest thing thus far. Still seems pretty tame by most standards, but considering his name was tied to it and he was an employee of CNN I can see how they would be wary being connected to it. Really, we've given business so much leeway in their hiring and firing practices that I fail to see the relevance to all this, aside from the fact he has a bigger soapbox than most to stand on. In fact in his write up of the issue, he mentions the fact that the employee handbook states you must okay any outside work through standards and practices, and he was aware of that a full month before. So really, nothing to see here.
All you need is a Windows machine with a fast processor, an HD-DVD drive, a Blu-Ray burner, 30GB of free disk space, at least, though 40GB or more is recommended and an internet connection to download the software! What about those of us that have HD-DVD drives in our home theater? The cost of a processor that would do this in a timely fashion, is no laughing matter. Plus an HD-DVD drive, plus a Blu-Ray burner? You're kidding right. If you had all that equipment to begin with, I'm pretty sure you already knew what to do in order to convert your discs. Sheesh!
Q. Will the Web 2.0 version of Mathematica be very different from the desktop software?
Scott: It will have extremely high fidelity with the Mathematica software. The only difference will be that users will be reading, typing and executing commands on a web page version that connects to a server via AJAX. Mathematica output is rendered real-time via AJAX and CSS.
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And on another note, why are you knocking XP? It does offer IPv6 support, in fact I'm looking at in my network properties right now...
Ahhh thank you, I failed to remember the inherit sheep like behavior of investors. :)
Warning some experts believe use of any keyboard may cause serious injury to hands, arms, wrists, neck or back.
I didn't RTFA either. So anyone care to shine some light on this?
But I'm more concerned with the energy used to wash said sock, as we all know extended use leads to abrasive build up of dried genetic material.
I've gotten so many comments on my choice of the spelling of that word. I just prefer it that way!
True enough and I have no hard evidence, but you can't tell me physically fit people leading an active lifestyle wouldn't be less likely to engage in addictive behavior? And even if they still are just as likely to engage in addictive behavior, any negative health and social effects would easily be offset by their lack of need of other more serious health resources.
As for "well adjusted", yes that's very subjective. But since we're talking of mandating warning labels, why not mandate psychological tests when you renew your ID/drivers license, that way you could target those individuals deemed to have problems or exhibit signs of at risk behavior and deliver them more comprehensive out reach programs.
Like, "Warning use of this product has been known to cause serious harm to ones chances of reproduction."
Yeah, yeah... An as unoriginal joke as they come, but c'mon!
Whoa there Mr. Upperclass, I don't think any of us /.er's would use a drawer. The floor around the bed would work just fine...
Buy a pack of six and rotate my man!
I can finally join the green revolution by reusing all those busted condoms from my over zealous love making sessions.
Any behavior comes with a risk of psychological addiction. To stipulate a health warning on devices is absolutely ludacris.
Shit I had one 23 years ago, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.O.B.
Looks like someone took the robot from Short Circuit and gave it to Apple designers.
Seriously though, I seem to recall reading of various pursuits that do the exact same thing, albeit the use of a neck might be somewhat unique. I can recall reading of similar robots, with similar (if not loftier) design goals in publications like SciAm and CPU. This one seems like a glorified EyeToy, as in they seem to be interested in making this a CE device as opposed to perfecting or learning about human machine interaction.
Scott: It will have extremely high fidelity with the Mathematica software. The only difference will be that users will be reading, typing and executing commands on a web page version that connects to a server via AJAX. Mathematica output is rendered real-time via AJAX and CSS.