There's the popular theory that the laws of physics in a non-carbon-based galaxy could be ENTIRELY different than in a galaxy like our own...which is something we'd have some extreme trouble measuring, at least at this point.
That's the thing though, she ended up banning sewing machines and demanding that all the clothes be sewn by hand, because she felt that the sewing machine stitches "didn't look right".
I realize it still takes some skill to operate a sewing machine, but operating a sewing machine and sewing together clothing by hand are two very different skills.
So you're saying a company that, at the time, specialized in hand made products could hire anybody...and it wouldn't matter?
I'm aware of your point about removing the "creative" drive behind the products, but what use is creativity if you don't have workers skilled enough to make ideas a reality?
My point was that a skilled set of workers are still required for her to create her fashions by hand. These are incredibly skilled people, passed over by a wave of her palm.
Whether they can be replaced or not is irrelevant...my point is that back then, her company relied on extremely talented seamstresses. Taking just anyone off the street would have defeated her purpose of selling products made by hand rather than by sewing machines.
Using your point, take a look at a car shop; you could just replace all the mechanics with other mechanics...after all, every mechanic is exactly the same, right?
Pretty much everything at this point is political pandering when NASA is involved. When was the last time you saw NASA have real support, either in the media or on capital hill?
One of the major flaws of corporate capitalism is that people who make a product are generally seen as less important (and thus less paid) than those who sell the product or tell other people to make or sell the product
This reminds me of a movie we watched a couple of days ago...a biopic on Coco Chanel. In the film, there's this scene where there are dozens of women sitting there sewing purses, dresses, etc...and the woman playing Chanel says "This company is successful because of me! It's called C-H-A-N-E-L for a reason!".
Claiming responsibility for the company's success while saying nothing of the throngs of people actually putting together her products was simultaneously amusing and disheartening.
As I mentioned in a post earlier in this discussion, I don't think any US president (yes, including Bush and Obama) should be compared to Hitler.
There was an AC who asked (seemingly genuinely) what Jackson ever did that could be considered bad, so I offered up the major thing that I know is considered bad about Jackson. Didn't provide my opinion on the matter one way or the other, just merely provided the information.
It's integral to my job, actually...business ops tells me what they want, I translate that into tech speak, and tell the production team what needs to be done. I also do the opposite, taking the production team's technical specifications and translating them into "business speak".
I've made my case against fanboys, and I've presented a shortened version of my gaming history, which spanned many gaming platforms from many different manufacturers; that includes Atari, Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and PC gaming.
I do have a job, but it involves a lot of downtime:)
Seriously though...you're right. It is a bit overboard. Tell ya what, I'll keep my mouth shut unless I have something good to contribute (or if there's a joke just hangin' out there, waiting to be posted)
That's right...I'm a fanboy who hates Sony. I've only owned every gaming system Sony has ever released...as well as every gaming system Nintendo has released (minus all of the Game n Watches) and both gaming systems Microsoft has released. Just like how I owned an SNES and a Genesis way back in the day.
Yup...I'm a fanboy alright. A fanboy of video games. My allegiance is to fun, not a particular brand.
In the spirit of being completely honest, yes, there are times when I do that...but this is not one of those times.
There are only so many stories that make it to the front page of Slashdot every day...my point is, why use up one of those "slots" with a retrospective on stories, some of which are well over a year old, instead of something that covers modern events?
Is that not a legitimate starting point for conversation?
I meant a story that gets to the front page. Again, I thought the article was great...I just think more "important" things should have taken its place, that's all.
I love Ben Kuchera as a writer, and this was a really cool article...but considering it's pretty much just a "greatest hits" kind of thing, does it really belong on Slashdot?
Video games, Ars, etc...I know, I know, it is News for Nerds. Still, this seems like a story slot that could have been better served covering something else...
It's a pretty insane track. Imagining a tiny Icelandic woman (i.e. Bjork) performing it in China with Tibetan flags flying on the stage...it brings goosebumps.
The video is pretty crazy, but the song itself is just nuts.
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There's the popular theory that the laws of physics in a non-carbon-based galaxy could be ENTIRELY different than in a galaxy like our own...which is something we'd have some extreme trouble measuring, at least at this point.
That's the thing though, she ended up banning sewing machines and demanding that all the clothes be sewn by hand, because she felt that the sewing machine stitches "didn't look right".
I realize it still takes some skill to operate a sewing machine, but operating a sewing machine and sewing together clothing by hand are two very different skills.
So you're saying a company that, at the time, specialized in hand made products could hire anybody...and it wouldn't matter?
I'm aware of your point about removing the "creative" drive behind the products, but what use is creativity if you don't have workers skilled enough to make ideas a reality?
My point was that a skilled set of workers are still required for her to create her fashions by hand. These are incredibly skilled people, passed over by a wave of her palm.
Whether they can be replaced or not is irrelevant...my point is that back then, her company relied on extremely talented seamstresses. Taking just anyone off the street would have defeated her purpose of selling products made by hand rather than by sewing machines.
Using your point, take a look at a car shop; you could just replace all the mechanics with other mechanics...after all, every mechanic is exactly the same, right?
No, but it could be made to create indestructible ballet dancers.
Think of it. No more sprained ankles...no more broken toes...it would revolutionize the culture!
Pretty much everything at this point is political pandering when NASA is involved. When was the last time you saw NASA have real support, either in the media or on capital hill?
One of the major flaws of corporate capitalism is that people who make a product are generally seen as less important (and thus less paid) than those who sell the product or tell other people to make or sell the product
This reminds me of a movie we watched a couple of days ago...a biopic on Coco Chanel. In the film, there's this scene where there are dozens of women sitting there sewing purses, dresses, etc...and the woman playing Chanel says "This company is successful because of me! It's called C-H-A-N-E-L for a reason!".
Claiming responsibility for the company's success while saying nothing of the throngs of people actually putting together her products was simultaneously amusing and disheartening.
Offtopic: for anyone interested, this is the one I'm talking about. It's pretty good.
As I mentioned in a post earlier in this discussion, I don't think any US president (yes, including Bush and Obama) should be compared to Hitler.
There was an AC who asked (seemingly genuinely) what Jackson ever did that could be considered bad, so I offered up the major thing that I know is considered bad about Jackson. Didn't provide my opinion on the matter one way or the other, just merely provided the information.
In that case, I'm glad I could make you laugh :) Have a great day!
It's integral to my job, actually...business ops tells me what they want, I translate that into tech speak, and tell the production team what needs to be done. I also do the opposite, taking the production team's technical specifications and translating them into "business speak".
I've made my case against fanboys, and I've presented a shortened version of my gaming history, which spanned many gaming platforms from many different manufacturers; that includes Atari, Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and PC gaming.
Full yet, or do you need to be fed more?
I do have a job, but it involves a lot of downtime :)
Seriously though...you're right. It is a bit overboard. Tell ya what, I'll keep my mouth shut unless I have something good to contribute (or if there's a joke just hangin' out there, waiting to be posted)
That's right...I'm a fanboy who hates Sony. I've only owned every gaming system Sony has ever released...as well as every gaming system Nintendo has released (minus all of the Game n Watches) and both gaming systems Microsoft has released. Just like how I owned an SNES and a Genesis way back in the day.
Yup...I'm a fanboy alright. A fanboy of video games. My allegiance is to fun, not a particular brand.
Obvious post is obvious...yeah....:/
It's not that it isn't newsworthy, it's just that it covers old stories (as previously said, some of them more than a year old).
That being said, thanks for the tip regarding exclusions...never really messed around with it before, so I wasn't even aware you could do that.
In the spirit of being completely honest, yes, there are times when I do that...but this is not one of those times.
There are only so many stories that make it to the front page of Slashdot every day...my point is, why use up one of those "slots" with a retrospective on stories, some of which are well over a year old, instead of something that covers modern events?
Is that not a legitimate starting point for conversation?
I meant a story that gets to the front page. Again, I thought the article was great...I just think more "important" things should have taken its place, that's all.
I love Ben Kuchera as a writer, and this was a really cool article...but considering it's pretty much just a "greatest hits" kind of thing, does it really belong on Slashdot?
Video games, Ars, etc...I know, I know, it is News for Nerds. Still, this seems like a story slot that could have been better served covering something else...
Do you think the US did this in an official capacity, an "official" capacity, or had nothing to do with it?
Get it on a shirt, on Digg, and in sigs everywhere!
Streisand powers, activate!
One man's misleading headline is another man's truth. Interesting, that.
It's a pretty insane track. Imagining a tiny Icelandic woman (i.e. Bjork) performing it in China with Tibetan flags flying on the stage...it brings goosebumps.
The video is pretty crazy, but the song itself is just nuts.
AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH
But seriously though, it's just a slow day at work :/
Your dad?
I mean, you were born, so....