Rocketry is actually the true "intelligent design", pitting human minds and ingenuity against the constrains of the physical world, including space.
It's unfortunate that there isn't more payoff for commercial efforts, I wouldn't mind quite a bit more space effort. I'd love for near Earth orbit to be our backyard, with a "cruise ship" there. But pure economy and rocketry make it a difficult proposition. Imagine the ship from The Fifth Element...
Tis a shame we treat our "commons" so poorly as well.
I see two issues here: 1. No response to poor test results. They noticed poor performance but didn't take any action to investigate or resolve it. 2. No competent code review (especially for algorithm related code).
The "technical project lead" wasn't as technical as that word would imply (many times they are "passable" coders who are better at politics...).
This is a very common gap, especially #2, competent code review is hard (not only for algorithms but also for service interface design which I consider much easier than algos, but still difficult for many people).
Just to clarify, the hybrid drives will failover to the standard platters if the SSD portion fails?
Are there the same potential controller issues?
Just checking as I had a HHD fail in my laptop and I replaced it with a hydrid SSD/HHD (Seagate ST1000LM014 - a full TB in my laptop, and performance is very good).
I'm more worried about oil to be honest. We get a lot of helium from natural gas production (typically about 1% of production is helium), which the US has been seeing a lot of these days.
Comparing one person flying across an ocean using party balloons to the 10s of millions of people driving to work every day is a non-starter. Oil is more precious to our society than helium, yet most of us waste it without a second thought (I drive to maximize MPG, but I don't cut down on driving).
MRI machines represent the largest use of helium, about 28% (weather and party balloons, 7%). If the Dr. can't get gasoline to drive to work to use the MRI machine then it really doesn't matter.
Thanks for the info. I have an original master reel from a band I was in 21 years ago, and I've been meaning to have the tracks ripped to digital for me to remaster.
It has been stored well (70f) the entire time, I'm hoping it can be saved.
Your response was exactly the information I was looking for, to help me get off my ass and find a studio that can do the conversion... Lazy I have been.
Such is the level of governmental literacy in the US.
America, Fuck Yeah! pretty much sums up the average American attitude to limits on the government (or pure apathy, this is the case for much of the population). The government has the fear approach scientifically perfected, terrorists are after us and our children are at risk.
Let freedom be reigned.
Sad but true.
I'm going to play some guitar (Sublime's River's of Babylon, a good song that is very easy, also Obvious Bicycle by Vampire Weekend). Provides solace and peace for me. Not so much for my neighbors...
Level 4 is Accident with Local Consequences; in my opinion they are at least one level too low. Given the food chain potential implications, level 5 may actually be honest, Accident with Wider Consequences.
The best people in the world need to be working on this problem until it is resolved. No other response is rational.
What is the best current layer of blocking add-ons for Firefox?
I asked because you mention RequestPolicy, which I have never heard of and don't have the time to investigate right now.
I already run AdBlock, FlashBlock, Ghostery, and NoScript. And I like the results (the internet is fast again, and I don't mind giving sites permission to execute - my wife, not so much but that's why she has her own laptop - and a recent image...).
The two people I know that have the Surface Pro love them. One uses it at work a lot, taking notes and then synching to her desktop. The other uses it as a laptop, only much smaller. He runs Steam on it and can play many games (plugged in if for any period of time). The keyboards are outrageously priced, but they are quality (especially the mechanical version).
Myself, I'd fork over for a reasonable gaming laptop for a few hundred more, but as a powerful, functional tablet the Surface Pro seems like a reasonable solution (pricey though).
Many companies have never had a great development team. Two reasons: they're unwilling to pay for it and never hired managers who can identify great developers. Management is the primary issue, a competent manager could convince a company to "risk" the cost of quality developers for a period, they pay for themselves pretty quickly (especially if they are good socially and can learn the business side quickly). I've seen many managers who don't understand what a quality developer is (probably because they were mediocre themselves when it came to development and went into management because it was an easier path - and pays better...).
I agree on some levels, and I defer to the Constitution on others. No where in the Constitution are drugs illegal (or mentioned, other than alcohol). Alcohol prohibition took an Amendment to the Constitution and was fully legal per the Constitution. The rampant abuse of the Commerce Clause is a primary problem with Constitutional law (among others).
When the people of a State vote to make something legal (or illegal), the 10th Amendment should be the driving force in terms of how the Federal Government can react.
Yes, I'm being idealistic, but what is the Rule of Law (which is so often used by the Administration and Congress with regards to Snowden, a hero to the 4th Amendment to the Constitution) if not the very Constitution itself?
The States need to organize and get some Amendments going, now is their time. We know we are being monitored without impunity.
I'm not sure how the tax regime in Colorado works with regards to their recently expanded personal freedoms regarding a plant, but the stuff is plentiful and cheap there now (with dedicated pamphlets and newspapers published regarding the new industry). And I'm not comfortable researching the topic further.
Their fiscal security is based on their sports ability (both skill and fitness to perform), not their likeness. They aren't models.
Get a bad injury while playing NCAA ball, no pro career, no matter how good you WERE. Get injured badly in the pros, sorry, no more money (depends on your contract though, seems A-Rod can get a lifetime ban and still make over $60 million...).
If modelling was their career choice it would be different, that is truly basing fiscal security on one's likeness. T'would be a crappy game...
I have no opinion on the article, haven't played sports games since the early SEGA NHL series (thousands of hours played).
Here's the new Oath for Federal employees (Office of Personnel Management):
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constipation of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
More words. Unencrypted internet, completely available, unencrypted email, completely available.
The presentation that Snowden released yesterday mentioned that Facebook communications and even private messages were available. No mention of how encryption might interfere with data collection. The slides seemed to indicate that everything would be available, except it also highlighted that people running encryption were obvious targets.
It is clear that the surveillance has keyword filters that highlight possible threats. And in this particular case, there appears to have been no vetting of the "suspects".
Meet the new boss, the same as the old boss. The Who
Except the new bosses have better tools. Maybe everyone is confusing Constipation for Constitution... Or maybe they like D&D. I can't decide.
A very effective way to demonstrate the power of the system would have been, prior to his departure, to run the XKeyScore system on himself and then release that information at some point in the future. This would have shown the power of the system, and the fact that it can be used arbitrarily against anyone, US citizens included. Right there for all to see, his personal online activities and communications. It's not like he's still living that life anyway.
I've given a couple of presentations on the vast amount of publicly available data that is available on everyone. To demonstrate, I used reports I purchased on myself from a couple of data aggregation providers. Eye-opening.
Which titles no longer play, and do you know why? Sounds like a classic class-action setup (and the content owners need such things brought against them).
My Atari cartridges still play in my 2600 console. And all of my DVDs still play in my DVD player. Sounds like the next-gen was a step back (I have a nice upscaling DVD player, I've compared directly with BluRay on my 57" HD panel, no noticeable differences except during excessive movement).
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At least the DEA website is up, letting us know they are still operating. Gotta get those pot smokers.
http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.shtml
Meanwhile the USDA is down, but don't worry, there's no problem with our food supply.
http://www.usda.gov/
Makes sense to me. Going after the druggies is far more essential than the food we eat.
Incomprehensible.
Seriously, leave the forma alone.
Insightful comments, thank you.
Rocketry is actually the true "intelligent design", pitting human minds and ingenuity against the constrains of the physical world, including space.
It's unfortunate that there isn't more payoff for commercial efforts, I wouldn't mind quite a bit more space effort. I'd love for near Earth orbit to be our backyard, with a "cruise ship" there. But pure economy and rocketry make it a difficult proposition. Imagine the ship from The Fifth Element...
Tis a shame we treat our "commons" so poorly as well.
But would it be better than 5 dozen socks and 30 decent toothbrushes (the $200)?
I would like a Pro model, I know several people that are quite happy with them (for portable Steam and/or Visual Studio).
I see two issues here:
1. No response to poor test results. They noticed poor performance but didn't take any action to investigate or resolve it.
2. No competent code review (especially for algorithm related code).
The "technical project lead" wasn't as technical as that word would imply (many times they are "passable" coders who are better at politics...).
This is a very common gap, especially #2, competent code review is hard (not only for algorithms but also for service interface design which I consider much easier than algos, but still difficult for many people).
Just to clarify, the hybrid drives will failover to the standard platters if the SSD portion fails?
Are there the same potential controller issues?
Just checking as I had a HHD fail in my laptop and I replaced it with a hydrid SSD/HHD (Seagate ST1000LM014 - a full TB in my laptop, and performance is very good).
I'm more worried about oil to be honest. We get a lot of helium from natural gas production (typically about 1% of production is helium), which the US has been seeing a lot of these days.
Comparing one person flying across an ocean using party balloons to the 10s of millions of people driving to work every day is a non-starter. Oil is more precious to our society than helium, yet most of us waste it without a second thought (I drive to maximize MPG, but I don't cut down on driving).
MRI machines represent the largest use of helium, about 28% (weather and party balloons, 7%). If the Dr. can't get gasoline to drive to work to use the MRI machine then it really doesn't matter.
Usage Link: http://articles.mcall.com/2010-12-21/opinion/mc-helium-explaint-20101221_1_helium-balloons-natural-gas
Thanks for the info. I have an original master reel from a band I was in 21 years ago, and I've been meaning to have the tracks ripped to digital for me to remaster.
It has been stored well (70f) the entire time, I'm hoping it can be saved.
Your response was exactly the information I was looking for, to help me get off my ass and find a studio that can do the conversion... Lazy I have been.
It's from Hudson Hawk, I would prefer to forget it.
Burn the flag and start a riot.
Burn the Constitution and no one shows up.
Such is the level of governmental literacy in the US.
America, Fuck Yeah! pretty much sums up the average American attitude to limits on the government (or pure apathy, this is the case for much of the population). The government has the fear approach scientifically perfected, terrorists are after us and our children are at risk.
Let freedom be reigned.
Sad but true.
I'm going to play some guitar (Sublime's River's of Babylon, a good song that is very easy, also Obvious Bicycle by Vampire Weekend). Provides solace and peace for me. Not so much for my neighbors...
Actually he seems more like the new Steve Jobs. He understands design and makes it happen.
The event was raised from a level 1 atomic event to a level 3 (per the article, read it a couple of times I did).
Each level is 10 times more "severe" than the level below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Nuclear_Event_Scale
Level 4 is Accident with Local Consequences; in my opinion they are at least one level too low. Given the food chain potential implications, level 5 may actually be honest, Accident with Wider Consequences.
The best people in the world need to be working on this problem until it is resolved. No other response is rational.
What is the best current layer of blocking add-ons for Firefox?
I asked because you mention RequestPolicy, which I have never heard of and don't have the time to investigate right now.
I already run AdBlock, FlashBlock, Ghostery, and NoScript. And I like the results (the internet is fast again, and I don't mind giving sites permission to execute - my wife, not so much but that's why she has her own laptop - and a recent image...).
There's a good song about this: "Every breathe you take, I'll be watching you."
And by The Police, the irony has no limit.
The two people I know that have the Surface Pro love them. One uses it at work a lot, taking notes and then synching to her desktop. The other uses it as a laptop, only much smaller. He runs Steam on it and can play many games (plugged in if for any period of time). The keyboards are outrageously priced, but they are quality (especially the mechanical version).
Myself, I'd fork over for a reasonable gaming laptop for a few hundred more, but as a powerful, functional tablet the Surface Pro seems like a reasonable solution (pricey though).
Many companies have never had a great development team. Two reasons: they're unwilling to pay for it and never hired managers who can identify great developers. Management is the primary issue, a competent manager could convince a company to "risk" the cost of quality developers for a period, they pay for themselves pretty quickly (especially if they are good socially and can learn the business side quickly). I've seen many managers who don't understand what a quality developer is (probably because they were mediocre themselves when it came to development and went into management because it was an easier path - and pays better...).
I agree on some levels, and I defer to the Constitution on others. No where in the Constitution are drugs illegal (or mentioned, other than alcohol). Alcohol prohibition took an Amendment to the Constitution and was fully legal per the Constitution. The rampant abuse of the Commerce Clause is a primary problem with Constitutional law (among others).
When the people of a State vote to make something legal (or illegal), the 10th Amendment should be the driving force in terms of how the Federal Government can react.
Yes, I'm being idealistic, but what is the Rule of Law (which is so often used by the Administration and Congress with regards to Snowden, a hero to the 4th Amendment to the Constitution) if not the very Constitution itself?
The States need to organize and get some Amendments going, now is their time. We know we are being monitored without impunity.
We the People, Let Freedom be Reigned.
I'm not sure how the tax regime in Colorado works with regards to their recently expanded personal freedoms regarding a plant, but the stuff is plentiful and cheap there now (with dedicated pamphlets and newspapers published regarding the new industry). And I'm not comfortable researching the topic further.
Their fiscal security is based on their sports ability (both skill and fitness to perform), not their likeness. They aren't models.
Get a bad injury while playing NCAA ball, no pro career, no matter how good you WERE. Get injured badly in the pros, sorry, no more money (depends on your contract though, seems A-Rod can get a lifetime ban and still make over $60 million...).
If modelling was their career choice it would be different, that is truly basing fiscal security on one's likeness. T'would be a crappy game...
I have no opinion on the article, haven't played sports games since the early SEGA NHL series (thousands of hours played).
Complete tracking, as with all other devices/computers that use the internet or public phone systems, worldwide.
At this point it's not even a question worth asking.
Being tracked should be a tacit assumption at this point.
Already been done:
http://codinghorror.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a85dcdae970b0120a86dd2e5970b-pi
Given the constant on-program ads I'd actually prefer such a layout. Then I could cover the advert parts with black paper and enjoy the show...
Here's the new Oath for Federal employees (Office of Personnel Management):
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constipation of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
The original, with a single major word change:
http://archive.opm.gov/constitution_initiative/oath.asp
Seriously, we get up in arms when the flag is burned, but when the Constitution of the United States is involved it appears to be toilet paper.
4 words and a.
Backbone provider and a splitter.
More words. Unencrypted internet, completely available, unencrypted email, completely available.
The presentation that Snowden released yesterday mentioned that Facebook communications and even private messages were available. No mention of how encryption might interfere with data collection. The slides seemed to indicate that everything would be available, except it also highlighted that people running encryption were obvious targets.
It is clear that the surveillance has keyword filters that highlight possible threats. And in this particular case, there appears to have been no vetting of the "suspects".
Meet the new boss, the same as the old boss. The Who
Except the new bosses have better tools. Maybe everyone is confusing Constipation for Constitution... Or maybe they like D&D. I can't decide.
A very effective way to demonstrate the power of the system would have been, prior to his departure, to run the XKeyScore system on himself and then release that information at some point in the future. This would have shown the power of the system, and the fact that it can be used arbitrarily against anyone, US citizens included. Right there for all to see, his personal online activities and communications. It's not like he's still living that life anyway.
I've given a couple of presentations on the vast amount of publicly available data that is available on everyone. To demonstrate, I used reports I purchased on myself from a couple of data aggregation providers. Eye-opening.
So my sticking to DVDs was a good idea?
Which titles no longer play, and do you know why? Sounds like a classic class-action setup (and the content owners need such things brought against them).
My Atari cartridges still play in my 2600 console. And all of my DVDs still play in my DVD player. Sounds like the next-gen was a step back (I have a nice upscaling DVD player, I've compared directly with BluRay on my 57" HD panel, no noticeable differences except during excessive movement).