I only use Spotify because the rest of my band uses it to share playlists of songs we might cover. Otherwise, it's my music collection. I still buy CDs.
"Critics say the M9 is too bulky for small-handed shooters"
Read: women.
I'm not exactly a small guy (6'2" 230lbs), but getting a good grip on a 1911 is awkward and sometimes painful. I've never shot a Beretta, but I can imagine that it's not far from the same experience. Ejecting a mag can be a pain, too as you have to readjust grip to do so. I much prefer a pistol where I can adjust the backstrap for my comfort. Grip is highly important to being accurate in pistol shooting. My daily carry is a S&W M&P VTAC 9mm, a 24oz gun vs the M9's 33.6oz, with swapable backstraps. It's a dream to shoot (admittedly the stock trigger is shit). I'd be willing to bet it outperforms a Beretta with a multitude of shooters. The DA/SA is probably enough to lose that bet for the M9. Polymer striker fire guns have come a long long way.
I RTFA and I just don't see why you draw those conclusions. The article doesn't even mention women or Rangers. This has little to do with women and a lot to do with modern pistols being better all-around platforms as a secondary weapon system. If you can have a weapon be semi-customizable in the field to accommodate different shooters, that's also lighter and easier to maintain and operate, I'm for it.
Republic Wireless effectively does the same thing as this, for less money, with less expensive phones, MotoX|G|E. As of May 18th, RW is starting a test of allowing users to customize his or her plan and refund unused data. $25/mo with 5GB of data. I'd rather support them instead of Google, too.
I believe you're confusing "benevolence" and "altruism". Altruism is putting others before yourself, inherently putting you at a disadvantage. That is illogical. You can do more good for others by taking care of yourself and being charitable. That would be benevolence.
I agree. However, as a divorced man, I find there are aspects of male-female relations that I miss profoundly. I miss the intimacy of having a woman as my best friend. It isn't just about sex. Sex is easy to get, but it's hollow when it's just about servicing a biological need. It's like having a nice steak dinner. Sure, it was good, but it only lasted for that time it took to consume. Making love with a woman you love is beyond the steak dinner... Far, far beyond it.
That said, I hate dating. I'd rather get to know someone organically, and if we find we like each other's company, then date. Online dating to me has been an utterly shallow misadventure.
I totally expect to be alone for a while, and I'm okay with that. I have done exactly what you describe since my divorce, and find I enjoy my life thoroughly. But it would be nice to find someone I can share it with.
You must live in a very small locale where your city end-to-end is at max 10 miles. I live in Phoenix, AZ. I *have* to commute. I live over 20 miles from where I work. My gym is near where I work so it's incidental to my commute to and from work. Believe me, I would love to ride a bike everywhere, but the problem isn't distance so much as safety. It's quite often that people don't see me on the freeway in my RAM 2500 and cut me off. I can only imagine my luck on a surface street riding a bike.:|
Add to that my workplace doesn't have showers. I'd be even less popular than I am now.
Also, try cycling over 20 miles in 110 deg F heat. I dare you!:-)
I think it's more a case of companies not wanting to have to pay to rewrite and test their apps with newer browsers. Yes, it sucks. The less money the company "wastes" in IT, the better. That was definitely the case at my last company.
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How is municipal broadband interstate commerce?
I only use Spotify because the rest of my band uses it to share playlists of songs we might cover. Otherwise, it's my music collection. I still buy CDs.
"Critics say the M9 is too bulky for small-handed shooters"
Read: women.
I'm not exactly a small guy (6'2" 230lbs), but getting a good grip on a 1911 is awkward and sometimes painful. I've never shot a Beretta, but I can imagine that it's not far from the same experience. Ejecting a mag can be a pain, too as you have to readjust grip to do so. I much prefer a pistol where I can adjust the backstrap for my comfort. Grip is highly important to being accurate in pistol shooting. My daily carry is a S&W M&P VTAC 9mm, a 24oz gun vs the M9's 33.6oz, with swapable backstraps. It's a dream to shoot (admittedly the stock trigger is shit). I'd be willing to bet it outperforms a Beretta with a multitude of shooters. The DA/SA is probably enough to lose that bet for the M9. Polymer striker fire guns have come a long long way.
I RTFA and I just don't see why you draw those conclusions. The article doesn't even mention women or Rangers. This has little to do with women and a lot to do with modern pistols being better all-around platforms as a secondary weapon system. If you can have a weapon be semi-customizable in the field to accommodate different shooters, that's also lighter and easier to maintain and operate, I'm for it.
Republic Wireless effectively does the same thing as this, for less money, with less expensive phones, MotoX|G|E. As of May 18th, RW is starting a test of allowing users to customize his or her plan and refund unused data. $25/mo with 5GB of data. I'd rather support them instead of Google, too.
I believe you're confusing "benevolence" and "altruism". Altruism is putting others before yourself, inherently putting you at a disadvantage. That is illogical. You can do more good for others by taking care of yourself and being charitable. That would be benevolence.
I wish I had mod points. Well stated.
I always thought there were more trees than people in Canada.
What a way to go, though!
"Anonymous Coward" was never more appropriate. Land of the brave, indeed.
That, sir, is lunacy!
I agree. However, as a divorced man, I find there are aspects of male-female relations that I miss profoundly. I miss the intimacy of having a woman as my best friend. It isn't just about sex. Sex is easy to get, but it's hollow when it's just about servicing a biological need. It's like having a nice steak dinner. Sure, it was good, but it only lasted for that time it took to consume. Making love with a woman you love is beyond the steak dinner... Far, far beyond it.
That said, I hate dating. I'd rather get to know someone organically, and if we find we like each other's company, then date. Online dating to me has been an utterly shallow misadventure.
I totally expect to be alone for a while, and I'm okay with that. I have done exactly what you describe since my divorce, and find I enjoy my life thoroughly. But it would be nice to find someone I can share it with.
I'm people, and I don't. I think they sound like crap for the most part. The only modeler I like is the one Peavey makes.
I wish I had mod points.
I dunno. I'd tremble to behold molten lead being poured on someone's head.
Same here. I'm tired of high-visibility projects that the boss just has to have yesterday.
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2009/10/13/apple-pledges-open-itunes-lp/ I was just going to post this, too.
Really? I think The Last Resort is one of their best songs. To each his own. ;) The album is pretty solid end to end, IMHO.
The funny thing is: You will also start to act like a child again. :D
Again? I don't think I've ever really stopped acting like a child.
According to their Wiki - http://80legs.pbworks.com/FAQ#Howdoes80legswork - they do indeed honor robots.txt exclusions.
You must live in a very small locale where your city end-to-end is at max 10 miles. I live in Phoenix, AZ. I *have* to commute. I live over 20 miles from where I work. My gym is near where I work so it's incidental to my commute to and from work. Believe me, I would love to ride a bike everywhere, but the problem isn't distance so much as safety. It's quite often that people don't see me on the freeway in my RAM 2500 and cut me off. I can only imagine my luck on a surface street riding a bike. :|
Add to that my workplace doesn't have showers. I'd be even less popular than I am now.
Also, try cycling over 20 miles in 110 deg F heat. I dare you! :-)
One thing is certain, it'll definitely like newer hardware.
I think it's more a case of companies not wanting to have to pay to rewrite and test their apps with newer browsers. Yes, it sucks. The less money the company "wastes" in IT, the better. That was definitely the case at my last company.