Considering my wife is a 3rd grade special ed teacher, I assure you that I know what you're talking about:-) Still, I don't blame teachers so much as the curriculum. Public schooling in this country is designed to teach kids how to pass a standardized test, not to expand their knowledge.
Regardless of crappy teachers, crappy parents, or crappy students, you can't expect people to learn if you are training them to pass a test.
I currently own a bit over 700 DVDs. I also currently own exactly 4 Blu-Ray discs. Most of the time, we get stuff through Netflix (we have the "6 at a time" option, and stream a metric fuckton of movies and shows...Wii for non-HD content, Xbox 360 for HD content.)
The only reason I can play Blu-Ray discs is because I have a PS3.
Also, in case you are interested, here are the four Blu-Rays I've bought:
Blade Runner The Dark Knight Lord of the Rings Trilogy District 9
"...the exemption now specifically applies only to CSS, the technology used to encrypt DVD contents. There's no mention of AACS, the equivalent technology for Blu-ray discs, or of HDCP, the DRM system most likely to make installing your next TV a nightmarish ordeal"
The CSS portion of that is a HUGE positive. I would imagine that Blu-Ray and HDCP are too new to be considered for this kind of exemption...but knowing that I'm legally allowed to circumvent CSS is extremely noteworthy.
The CSS change and the "unlock phone for any network" change are both huge. WTF is the title talking about, that the exemptions don't matter? People have been wanting just those two for years.
Did the DoJ just get all POed about how their SOP didn't mention anything about taking OPP, and how it could land them in trouble with the NRA, the ACLU, and NAMBLA?
Where did you get that one from? Many cell phones have no options for installing third party software at all; the imprisoned garden would be perceived as an improvement for users of those phones. Microsoft may be coming a bit late to that party, but I do not think the party is over just yet.
Apple's Walled Garden already has a massive number of applications, on top of a mostly positive perception of the iPhone amongst the general public. Microsoft releasing a phone that, to the public, functions similar to the way Apple's runs will most likely be seen as copying Apple. Also, even though its death is imminent, don't forget about the Palm store, either.
Those who know better won't deal with a walled garden anyway, and will stick with RIM or Android.
I think Microsoft should just leave the phone market all together, insofar as entire operating systems are concerned. Windows Phone 7 looks cool, but the lack of multitasking and the walled garden approach make it a moot point. Let's face it...if you are going to deal with a walled garden, you're most likely going to go with Apple.
Xbox Live connectivity is intriguing, but not only do I not care about constant contact with my Live friends list...I don't want it. The mobile gaming is also a slight draw, but that's why I have a PSP/DS...
At this point, Microsoft should just concede this market. They will never catch up to RIM/Android/Apple, and all it will do is hurt their image when it fails.
Haven't you learned? Many of the best stories around here get punted. Unless it involves licking Steve Jobs' butthole (with the exception of this morning's article, of course), a popular video game, or badmouthing Microsoft security, it gets ignored.
True, but this article was about Apple users (iPad owners, specifically). If it were about hardcore liberals or NASCAR fans, I imagine the comments on this story would likely be similar.
Still, it's about Apple, so that's the context that the various comments are given.
Nearly every Apple *fan* that I've met has been a pretentious prick. Now now, I don't mean if you use Apple products you are automatically a prick...but Apple fanboys(girls) are rabid on a level that is just plain scary.
For the record, I personally think Apple makes decent products, they just aren't for me.
I agree that it was a dream. I don't think we ever see the top fall in the movie
Wrong. There are multiple times where he spins it and the top falls.
It is worth noting that in the end, the top starts to waver just before the screen goes blank. In every example they showed of the top never falling over, it was 100% solid and stable in its rotation...not even a smidgen of wobble.
Also, when he sees his kid's faces, they still look super young...but when they hug him and he grabs them up (in which you don't see their faces), their bodies are noticeably larger than the little kids they looked like.
The top wavering and the kids changing size led me to believe that he was in fact awake, and the end was real.
If this were really such a cut & dry partisan issue, why have 70+ democrat members of congress also asked the FCC to drop it's plans to impose net neutrality rules?
Likely because they have doners or other special interests that would be negatively affected by it, just like any other politician working for themselves and not the people.
That being said, I referenced Republicans insofar as the overall party, elected and electorate. It is kind of a moot point though...for every person that understands what Net Neutrality is about, there are a BUNCH of people that have either no idea or an inaccurate idea.
For the same reason Republicans protect their own...it's the only way for them to stay politically alive in this country.
I'm not sure who pisses me off more: the corrupt politicians who manipulate the electorate, or the electorate that allow themselves to be manipulated by corrupt politicians.
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Considering my wife is a 3rd grade special ed teacher, I assure you that I know what you're talking about :-) Still, I don't blame teachers so much as the curriculum. Public schooling in this country is designed to teach kids how to pass a standardized test, not to expand their knowledge.
Regardless of crappy teachers, crappy parents, or crappy students, you can't expect people to learn if you are training them to pass a test.
I currently own a bit over 700 DVDs. I also currently own exactly 4 Blu-Ray discs. Most of the time, we get stuff through Netflix (we have the "6 at a time" option, and stream a metric fuckton of movies and shows...Wii for non-HD content, Xbox 360 for HD content.)
The only reason I can play Blu-Ray discs is because I have a PS3.
Also, in case you are interested, here are the four Blu-Rays I've bought:
Blade Runner
The Dark Knight
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
District 9
"We suck at educating our kids, so we'll just change the standards!"
Isn't that a bit like covering up a gaping chest wound with a shirt and pretending like nothing is wrong?
Agreed, but downplaying successes, regardless of how small (or pandering) they may be, sounds very childish.
Too little, too late? I don't know about you, but my DVD collection is still an order of magnitude larger than my Blu-Ray collection.
FTFA:
"...the exemption now specifically applies only to CSS, the technology used to encrypt DVD contents. There's no mention of AACS, the equivalent technology for Blu-ray discs, or of HDCP, the DRM system most likely to make installing your next TV a nightmarish ordeal"
The CSS portion of that is a HUGE positive. I would imagine that Blu-Ray and HDCP are too new to be considered for this kind of exemption...but knowing that I'm legally allowed to circumvent CSS is extremely noteworthy.
The CSS change and the "unlock phone for any network" change are both huge. WTF is the title talking about, that the exemptions don't matter? People have been wanting just those two for years.
Did the DoJ just get all POed about how their SOP didn't mention anything about taking OPP, and how it could land them in trouble with the NRA, the ACLU, and NAMBLA?
They existed long before the Iphone. It is ludicrous to suggest MS will be "copying Apple".
Agreed...but that will be the public perception.
I point you in the direction of the Sixaxis controller and the Wiimote...despite the fact that the Microsoft Freestyle existed long before either.
Download the file and make sure I'm not in there. Onward and upward.
..you do know that all currently WinMo applications will not work with Windows Phone 7, right?
Where did you get that one from? Many cell phones have no options for installing third party software at all; the imprisoned garden would be perceived as an improvement for users of those phones. Microsoft may be coming a bit late to that party, but I do not think the party is over just yet.
Apple's Walled Garden already has a massive number of applications, on top of a mostly positive perception of the iPhone amongst the general public. Microsoft releasing a phone that, to the public, functions similar to the way Apple's runs will most likely be seen as copying Apple. Also, even though its death is imminent, don't forget about the Palm store, either.
Those who know better won't deal with a walled garden anyway, and will stick with RIM or Android.
Windows Media Extender + 2 TBs of DVD backups and TV shows + one less box hooked up to my TV = cool.
I think Microsoft should just leave the phone market all together, insofar as entire operating systems are concerned. Windows Phone 7 looks cool, but the lack of multitasking and the walled garden approach make it a moot point. Let's face it...if you are going to deal with a walled garden, you're most likely going to go with Apple.
Xbox Live connectivity is intriguing, but not only do I not care about constant contact with my Live friends list...I don't want it. The mobile gaming is also a slight draw, but that's why I have a PSP/DS...
At this point, Microsoft should just concede this market. They will never catch up to RIM/Android/Apple, and all it will do is hurt their image when it fails.
Does anyone have any experience with Oracle's BI Publisher in conjunction with Siebel?
I launched your mom's apps last night...sloooowly.
It should.
And don't call me Shirley.
Haven't you learned? Many of the best stories around here get punted. Unless it involves licking Steve Jobs' butthole (with the exception of this morning's article, of course), a popular video game, or badmouthing Microsoft security, it gets ignored.
True, but this article was about Apple users (iPad owners, specifically). If it were about hardcore liberals or NASCAR fans, I imagine the comments on this story would likely be similar.
Still, it's about Apple, so that's the context that the various comments are given.
Nearly every Apple *fan* that I've met has been a pretentious prick. Now now, I don't mean if you use Apple products you are automatically a prick...but Apple fanboys(girls) are rabid on a level that is just plain scary.
For the record, I personally think Apple makes decent products, they just aren't for me.
I agree that it was a dream. I don't think we ever see the top fall in the movie
Wrong. There are multiple times where he spins it and the top falls.
It is worth noting that in the end, the top starts to waver just before the screen goes blank. In every example they showed of the top never falling over, it was 100% solid and stable in its rotation...not even a smidgen of wobble.
Also, when he sees his kid's faces, they still look super young...but when they hug him and he grabs them up (in which you don't see their faces), their bodies are noticeably larger than the little kids they looked like.
The top wavering and the kids changing size led me to believe that he was in fact awake, and the end was real.
Demonoid says you're wro- wait, you have to register there.
Carry on, good sir. Carry on.
Actually I think a system like this could work pretty well. And then if you have any disputes, you settle them in the Thunderdome.
"My body consumes all waste materials...it's like the Thunderdome in here! Only, two men enter, no man leaves." -Meatwad
That was absolutely hilarious. Twisted, demented, and hilarious :) Someone get this guy a +5 funny!
I must admit though that I find the term "registered Independant" somewhat amusing.
I had to check at least one box, and I didn't want to be referred to as "other" :-)
If this were really such a cut & dry partisan issue, why have 70+ democrat members of congress also asked the FCC to drop it's plans to impose net neutrality rules?
Likely because they have doners or other special interests that would be negatively affected by it, just like any other politician working for themselves and not the people.
That being said, I referenced Republicans insofar as the overall party, elected and electorate. It is kind of a moot point though...for every person that understands what Net Neutrality is about, there are a BUNCH of people that have either no idea or an inaccurate idea.
For the same reason Republicans protect their own...it's the only way for them to stay politically alive in this country.
I'm not sure who pisses me off more: the corrupt politicians who manipulate the electorate, or the electorate that allow themselves to be manipulated by corrupt politicians.