If you had played it, you would realize how spot on it actually is. I remember one patch they released to "improve performance" that was supposed to reduce the geometry of trees slightly. We all logged in and all the tree's had 2 branches, and no leaves. A few days later, they changed it back, but it illustrates the mans point quite well.
The game was just not ready, any way you look at it. Even worse, their attempts to fix it have been laughable.
Your right. The only thing I can figure is the term virtual memory was held over from the ol dos days, since a pagefile can function in a similar manner if the computer requires.
This is why the fools that try to trim windows down to a tiny pagefile don't gain any considerable performance over a properly configured system with adequate pagefile.
Perhaps its our driving instruction and licensing procedures in the US that are at fault. Go look up what they have in Poland. You have to drive on a skidpad during one test even!
Local police have found a new way to setup surprise speed traps. It stems from an application on the popular iPhone that allows drivers to avoid known speed traps. Now officers just avoid these locations and catch the drivers before or after they exit the alleged "safe zones".
We would much rather you refer to us as "Consultants". This way we can keep working hard for you, because if you cant trust your consultants, who can you trust really?
Really, you should shuffle the deck a random number of times. Determine that random number by covering your (exposed) genitals with delicious honey and counting the number of insects that are stuck in the honey 1 hour later.
But that could easily be influenced by variables outside your control(time of day, place of exposure, temperature, relative humidity, season, alignment of the planets?), and thus, totally not random. It boggles the mind!
In the animal kingdom, its quite common for creatures to go without what we would consider restful sleep. Cows sleep standing, sharks sleep while swimming, why couldn't these birds manage some form of rest while flying?
George Carlin had that nailed years and years ago when he said security is there to make the white middle-class feel safe. There is simply no way to make it safe, too many variables.
Motorcycles are widely accepted as significantly less safe than other motor vehicles so I fail to see your point. Putting a roof on it simple means you have the same unsafe vehicle that can now be driven comfortably in the rain.
A counter; Why do people cry others are trying to control everything they do when some point out choices they are making can be considered less than safe?
No, but if he installs a lock that I cannot replace myself or by hiring another locksmith, and then demands the same money to replace the missing key as it would cost to install an entirely new lock set, I would damn well complain.
First, I never implied a head of collision of any sort. No matter what the vehicle, the simple fact that a head on collision with a combined speed of over 60mph is not often walked away from simply because of the forces the body is exposed to. What I was trying to make a point of was the car's design. I see no bumpers or anything resembling a crumple zone that makes common collisions significantly safer in modern vehicles. This car could easily wedge itself under the back of a truck, decapitating the passengers for instance.
I would much rather drive a lightweight compact car, making 50-60MPG highway than risk being killed in such a contraption.
Agreed. This car is way too impractical to ever see common use on American roads. Pit this versus a full size truck or even a semi and it has little chance. Honestly though, with the advances in TDI diesel engines and hybrid technologies, I feel the future is not in electric cars.
Dont forget to stress how its not a truck you can just dump something on.
But, on a more serious note, just explain to the kids how you run the computers that make things like the internet work. Use car analogies and you should be fine.
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If you chose to join it of your own volition, that's your problem. No one put a gun to your head and made you download it.
If you had played it, you would realize how spot on it actually is. I remember one patch they released to "improve performance" that was supposed to reduce the geometry of trees slightly. We all logged in and all the tree's had 2 branches, and no leaves. A few days later, they changed it back, but it illustrates the mans point quite well.
The game was just not ready, any way you look at it. Even worse, their attempts to fix it have been laughable.
Your right. The only thing I can figure is the term virtual memory was held over from the ol dos days, since a pagefile can function in a similar manner if the computer requires.
This is why the fools that try to trim windows down to a tiny pagefile don't gain any considerable performance over a properly configured system with adequate pagefile.
Honestly? I mean, did they ever finally get the DX10 working?
The game was great on the island, after that it was a waste of time and money. Wish I could get my $60 back...
Didn't he make a living with these machines back in the 70's? Something about moisture vaporators...
Perhaps its our driving instruction and licensing procedures in the US that are at fault. Go look up what they have in Poland. You have to drive on a skidpad during one test even!
Local police have found a new way to setup surprise speed traps. It stems from an application on the popular iPhone that allows drivers to avoid known speed traps. Now officers just avoid these locations and catch the drivers before or after they exit the alleged "safe zones".
We would much rather you refer to us as "Consultants". This way we can keep working hard for you, because if you cant trust your consultants, who can you trust really?
You have obviously never been married.
"Honey, I found a great way to save money on the wedding!"
Really, you should shuffle the deck a random number of times. Determine that random number by covering your (exposed) genitals with delicious honey and counting the number of insects that are stuck in the honey 1 hour later.
But that could easily be influenced by variables outside your control(time of day, place of exposure, temperature, relative humidity, season, alignment of the planets?), and thus, totally not random. It boggles the mind!
Except that ISP's are NOT common carriers in the USA.
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/06/27/1510219
Now, please stop promoting nonfactual bullshit.
anyone got a mirror?
In the animal kingdom, its quite common for creatures to go without what we would consider restful sleep. Cows sleep standing, sharks sleep while swimming, why couldn't these birds manage some form of rest while flying?
Perhaps its already happening and no one remembers?
Where's the electricity come from? If its like most US cities, its Natural Gas or Coal power plants...
We Texans went so far as to reserve the right.
George Carlin had that nailed years and years ago when he said security is there to make the white middle-class feel safe. There is simply no way to make it safe, too many variables.
RIP George.
Motorcycles are widely accepted as significantly less safe than other motor vehicles so I fail to see your point. Putting a roof on it simple means you have the same unsafe vehicle that can now be driven comfortably in the rain.
A counter; Why do people cry others are trying to control everything they do when some point out choices they are making can be considered less than safe?
No, but if he installs a lock that I cannot replace myself or by hiring another locksmith, and then demands the same money to replace the missing key as it would cost to install an entirely new lock set, I would damn well complain.
First, I never implied a head of collision of any sort. No matter what the vehicle, the simple fact that a head on collision with a combined speed of over 60mph is not often walked away from simply because of the forces the body is exposed to. What I was trying to make a point of was the car's design. I see no bumpers or anything resembling a crumple zone that makes common collisions significantly safer in modern vehicles. This car could easily wedge itself under the back of a truck, decapitating the passengers for instance.
I would much rather drive a lightweight compact car, making 50-60MPG highway than risk being killed in such a contraption.
Agreed. This car is way too impractical to ever see common use on American roads. Pit this versus a full size truck or even a semi and it has little chance. Honestly though, with the advances in TDI diesel engines and hybrid technologies, I feel the future is not in electric cars.
An interesting article, that in my honest opinion, makes far more sense explaining the current global temperature changes.
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/sun_output_030320.html
Dont forget to stress how its not a truck you can just dump something on.
But, on a more serious note, just explain to the kids how you run the computers that make things like the internet work. Use car analogies and you should be fine.
Whomever is elected, I'm sure sparks will fly.
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