Found an easy way around all this: Don't pay for cable. You're really not missing much but adverts anyways. If no one provides the service the way you want it, then do without the service, it's the only way to make em change.
I will say this: Socializing IS a huge part of the business world, sadly. As the saying goes "It's who you know". Not what you know. Besides, this is LIFE! It should be as enjoyable as possible during your younger years, while you're capable of enjoying it. If you didn't have as much fun as possible with the least amount of hardship or trouble in your life, you've simply wasted it, IMHO.
Sounds nice. At my University, Penn State, the schedule of courses is predetermined (I have no idea how) and we students are beset with the task of scheduling our own classes. This means that the spaces available in each class fluctuate like mad while you try over a two week period to get all the classes you need to take scheduled, without conflicts, without taking up your entire day needlessly, etc. To put it mildly: it sucks the big one.
but hey, now we have up-to-the-minute stats on class availability on the main schedule page. Used to have to enter schedule number after schedule number just to find the section that was actually open (if there were any!)
I have designed a new interface and demonstrated how it would reduce scheduling issues caused by fluctuation dramatically to a few of the powers that be's underlings, but all I can get are pacifying statements.
That is, students do the assignments or tests and then the solutions are passed on to the next year's students.
Why bother doing the practice problem if you have no idea whether or not you did it right? Students REQUIRE the answers to get feedback. The six to ten problems the teacher assigns are not nearly enough problems for me to fully assimilate a concept. And giving me the feedback a week later is too late to reinforce what i've learned, as my memory of the problem solving process for each problem is now buried under a week's worth of working, classes, four other classes worth of study and lecture and whatever else comes up during the week before the teacher finished grading.
More Cores, More Applications. Hell, one core to handle desktop compositing stuff with the GPU's help, one core to crunch the video I'm watching on youtube, another core to Rip a CD to mp3, and other to deal with my IM app, my browser, my file browser, and all the other little tray apps and background tasks that wake up once in a while. Bring on the cores.
A common cause of repairs in ICE powered cars: Vibration and Torque
Vibration causes belts, hoses, motor mounts, plastic parts, clamps, bolts, wiring, etc. to deteriorate. Most leaks in auto AC are due to this.
Torque being applied to the driveshaft causes strain on motor mounts, powertrains, hoses, wiring, etc.
Now a series hybrid car: Simple electric heater: no heater core to rust out, heating elements last decades. No AC belt losses (drastically less rotational intertia losses to to lack of pulleys), and no belt to wear, slip and squeal. The AC & Heating unit can be completely self-contained, and thus simpler and easier to replace.
Engine does not need to buck against motor mounts, and so they should last dramatically longer. No bucking means less movement and wear to wiring harnesses, radiator hoses, air intake hoses, etc. Additionally, the exhaust system experiences far less movement, again, leading to less likely need of repair.
There are likely other benefits, and of course, new technology means new things to fail. But I'd argue it's easier to prevent worn out circuitry than it is to prevent mechanical wear in what is a vastly mechanical system (ICE).
Additionally, the capability of regen braking and other benefits of electric-based drive make for a desirable vehicle. I tell ya what, I'd take one if I had any money.
Typically this mode of operation (engine powers batteries, batteries power wheels) is called "Series Hybrid". So it still is a hybrid car, but a smarter one, as the engine can kick in, run near maximal efficiency, then shut off.
This is apposed to the Prius-style: use ICE when elec is feeling wimpy, allow ICE to operate at a large range of load/throttle conditions, and couple it through a loss-inducing drivetrain.
I did an educational program at Drexel University in 2005 which assigned passwords for computer access. The passwords where entirely composed of alphabetical characters, but were non-words. They were generated such that they could be phonetically pronounced, but where essentially gibberish. Additionally, they had both upper and lower case, however they used the upper case as the first letter of each "syllable". Basically, all passwords started with upper case. My password at the time was KlonHa (which is a rather short password, but it was not a critical system like banking or something)
It wasn't until the earpiece eventually failed because of poor soldering that I had to take it in.
It is possible that the repeated changes in temperatures is what caused the solder to fail, and not any flaw in the actual solder job. Nevertheless, I would agree that this is normal wear-and-tear and should have been covered if the warranty covers normal wear (not likely). As a cell phone though, I would feel they have extra reason to make sure you still have the same or a very similar phone in order to justify charging you for their service plan.
Ever hear of a fusible link? It's conceivable that a small fuse is blown upon activation, and then the connection that fuse made is tested to see if it should be active. Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) memory.
Or you could buy a screwdriver, wrench, ratchet or whatever tool made by craftsman from Sears and whenever it breaks, you just bring it to Sears and trade it for another one, free, no questions asked. Sears can be an annoying company (i've worked for em, the scheming bastards) but thats a great policy. The costs for digital distribution is piddle compared to replacing a wrench, even if it is recycled. RIAA should be ashamed.
Only reason that's funny, is that it's true, which is very sad as well. I'd guess that they've decided to move full on to settlement-grabbing as a business plan.
I know, bad form, but I forgot to mention the lost time and effort or opportunities that cannot be returned after 5 months of keeping the code locked up. Punishments are also a deterrent, imagine the example we set when we say "Oh, it's ok, don't do it again". Next time they'll wait 5 years.
there's really no point in dwelling on it because what's done is done
Tell this to every person who's had a family member wrongfully or negligently killed, who's been wrongfully fired and lost months of pay, who's been denied access to basic human rights because of their race or creed.
I always hated how my teachers would tell me to practice my handwriting, because my cursive was very often difficulty to read (still is). I wrote things manually all day long taking notes in classes and doing homework assignments. How much more practice can you get?;P
On a side note, I eventually got a Palm Zire, with the original (imho, much better) graffiti 1 handwriting recognition. Made taking notes INCREDIBLY easier, with the exception of math class, because not only were there fewer movements, but my notes were instantly typed.
I was very annoyed when it simply stopped working one day.
Well, you could always legalize the sale of one's sexual talents. I'm sure someone will pay. (Perhaps only if you're sterilized, to keep the population from exploding.)
I think the automation should start in the home. The less I have to mow the lawn, do the dishes, vacuum the floor, take out the trash, etc, the more time I have for self improvement and study. (like that'll happen!)
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Found an easy way around all this: Don't pay for cable. You're really not missing much but adverts anyways. If no one provides the service the way you want it, then do without the service, it's the only way to make em change.
I will say this: Socializing IS a huge part of the business world, sadly. As the saying goes "It's who you know". Not what you know. Besides, this is LIFE! It should be as enjoyable as possible during your younger years, while you're capable of enjoying it. If you didn't have as much fun as possible with the least amount of hardship or trouble in your life, you've simply wasted it, IMHO.
Sounds nice. At my University, Penn State, the schedule of courses is predetermined (I have no idea how) and we students are beset with the task of scheduling our own classes. This means that the spaces available in each class fluctuate like mad while you try over a two week period to get all the classes you need to take scheduled, without conflicts, without taking up your entire day needlessly, etc. To put it mildly: it sucks the big one.
but hey, now we have up-to-the-minute stats on class availability on the main schedule page. Used to have to enter schedule number after schedule number just to find the section that was actually open (if there were any!)
I have designed a new interface and demonstrated how it would reduce scheduling issues caused by fluctuation dramatically to a few of the powers that be's underlings, but all I can get are pacifying statements.
Produce content and distribute it. As in :
- Create Paintings, Sculpture, other tangible items (handwritten books?)
- Live Performances
- Provide Physical Media containing the content at a competitive price
- Work for hire. Get someone wealthy enough to fund your work.
- Get a day job. Content will be created regardless of whether or not people get paid for it. This has been proven for centuries.
trains don't tend to stop and start nearly as often as cars.
I think I'm more likely to drop a few 10-15 lbs textbooks, but a 2-5 lb netbook that substitutes for them? Eh...
That is, students do the assignments or tests and then the solutions are passed on to the next year's students.
Why bother doing the practice problem if you have no idea whether or not you did it right? Students REQUIRE the answers to get feedback. The six to ten problems the teacher assigns are not nearly enough problems for me to fully assimilate a concept. And giving me the feedback a week later is too late to reinforce what i've learned, as my memory of the problem solving process for each problem is now buried under a week's worth of working, classes, four other classes worth of study and lecture and whatever else comes up during the week before the teacher finished grading.
More Cores, More Applications. Hell, one core to handle desktop compositing stuff with the GPU's help, one core to crunch the video I'm watching on youtube, another core to Rip a CD to mp3, and other to deal with my IM app, my browser, my file browser, and all the other little tray apps and background tasks that wake up once in a while. Bring on the cores.
Factor in battery replacements
Factor in maintainance. Consider:
A common cause of repairs in ICE powered cars: Vibration and Torque
Vibration causes belts, hoses, motor mounts, plastic parts, clamps, bolts, wiring, etc. to deteriorate.
Most leaks in auto AC are due to this.
Torque being applied to the driveshaft causes strain on motor mounts, powertrains, hoses, wiring, etc.
Now a series hybrid car: Simple electric heater: no heater core to rust out, heating elements last decades. No AC belt losses (drastically less rotational intertia losses to to lack of pulleys), and no belt to wear, slip and squeal. The AC & Heating unit can be completely self-contained, and thus simpler and easier to replace.
Engine does not need to buck against motor mounts, and so they should last dramatically longer. No bucking means less movement and wear to wiring harnesses, radiator hoses, air intake hoses, etc. Additionally, the exhaust system experiences far less movement, again, leading to less likely need of repair.
There are likely other benefits, and of course, new technology means new things to fail. But I'd argue it's easier to prevent worn out circuitry than it is to prevent mechanical wear in what is a vastly mechanical system (ICE).
Additionally, the capability of regen braking and other benefits of electric-based drive make for a desirable vehicle. I tell ya what, I'd take one if I had any money.
Typically this mode of operation (engine powers batteries, batteries power wheels) is called "Series Hybrid". So it still is a hybrid car, but a smarter one, as the engine can kick in, run near maximal efficiency, then shut off.
This is apposed to the Prius-style: use ICE when elec is feeling wimpy, allow ICE to operate at a large range of load/throttle conditions, and couple it through a loss-inducing drivetrain.
I did an educational program at Drexel University in 2005 which assigned passwords for computer access. The passwords where entirely composed of alphabetical characters, but were non-words. They were generated such that they could be phonetically pronounced, but where essentially gibberish. Additionally, they had both upper and lower case, however they used the upper case as the first letter of each "syllable". Basically, all passwords started with upper case. My password at the time was KlonHa (which is a rather short password, but it was not a critical system like banking or something)
It wasn't until the earpiece eventually failed because of poor soldering that I had to take it in.
It is possible that the repeated changes in temperatures is what caused the solder to fail, and not any flaw in the actual solder job. Nevertheless, I would agree that this is normal wear-and-tear and should have been covered if the warranty covers normal wear (not likely). As a cell phone though, I would feel they have extra reason to make sure you still have the same or a very similar phone in order to justify charging you for their service plan.
Why would it need to use HALT? It's the only program you can run! :P
Interesting though, as it appears the 286 did support HALT. Guess power usage wasn't a concern then.
Good job copy-pasta karma whoring, very clever! ;)
But at least it's YOUR post, and not a ripoff of someone else, I think. I thought your post sounded familiar, though: http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1319765&cid=28878663
It is a very good post all the same, and you make an excellent point.
Until students start carrying spare batteries.
Ever hear of a fusible link? It's conceivable that a small fuse is blown upon activation, and then the connection that fuse made is tested to see if it should be active. Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) memory.
Or you could buy a screwdriver, wrench, ratchet or whatever tool made by craftsman from Sears and whenever it breaks, you just bring it to Sears and trade it for another one, free, no questions asked. Sears can be an annoying company (i've worked for em, the scheming bastards) but thats a great policy. The costs for digital distribution is piddle compared to replacing a wrench, even if it is recycled. RIAA should be ashamed.
Only reason that's funny, is that it's true, which is very sad as well. I'd guess that they've decided to move full on to settlement-grabbing as a business plan.
I know, bad form, but I forgot to mention the lost time and effort or opportunities that cannot be returned after 5 months of keeping the code locked up. Punishments are also a deterrent, imagine the example we set when we say "Oh, it's ok, don't do it again". Next time they'll wait 5 years.
there's really no point in dwelling on it because what's done is done
Tell this to every person who's had a family member wrongfully or negligently killed, who's been wrongfully fired and lost months of pay, who's been denied access to basic human rights because of their race or creed.
I personally, would have a warm, happy feeling inside knowing the tables were turned for once when it comes to copyright bullshit.
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I always hated how my teachers would tell me to practice my handwriting, because my cursive was very often difficulty to read (still is). I wrote things manually all day long taking notes in classes and doing homework assignments. How much more practice can you get? ;P
On a side note, I eventually got a Palm Zire, with the original (imho, much better) graffiti 1 handwriting recognition. Made taking notes INCREDIBLY easier, with the exception of math class, because not only were there fewer movements, but my notes were instantly typed.
I was very annoyed when it simply stopped working one day.
Well, you could always legalize the sale of one's sexual talents. I'm sure someone will pay. (Perhaps only if you're sterilized, to keep the population from exploding.)
I think the automation should start in the home. The less I have to mow the lawn, do the dishes, vacuum the floor, take out the trash, etc, the more time I have for self improvement and study. (like that'll happen!)
Eh, Let's face it, we're doomed...
but...but...but... it won't have a SOUL, so it's ok
;)