Nike got there first with shoes that had serial numbers to allow tracking across the globe.
In late May of 1990, the container vessel Hansa Carrier encountered a severe storm in the north Pacific Ocean (~48N, 161W) on its passage from Korea to the United States. During the storm, a large wave washed twenty-one shipping containers overboard. Five of these 20-metre containers held a shipment of approximately 80,000 Nike shoes ranging from children's shoes to large hiking boots. It has been estimated that four of the five containers opened into the stormy waters, releasing over 60,000 shoes into the north Pacific Ocean.
Essentially he argues that religion may be a survival trait, where mild psychoses aid belief. Saplosky is certainly qualified, and it's certainly preaching to the choir, but an interesting article nonetheless.
Our local ADCo is partially owned by the utility company which is, in turn, partially owned by the territory government.
This is a good model for a network, with fibre to the curb and VDSL to the residence. Technology and some degree of public ownership does not seem to be enough to succeed though. The main shareholders were recently asked to kick in further capital to keep the firm afloat.
The main problem appears to be content. Being an "open" network, where all providers are welcome, as opposed to the competitors HFC "closed" networks, providers (other than the BBC) appear to be reluctant to put their IP on the line.
It seems that content providers are afraid of having to compete against each other. They much prefer the tried-and-true closed model with their captive audiences. If you buy the Telstra/Optus cable you must watch their cable allies.....
Actually, a study was commissioned by the paranoid politicians here in Oz.
I submitted it as a story to/. at the time, but guess what.....rejected.
I'll see if I can find it again, as it demonstrated that gaming is actually good for you !
Over the next two years, TransACT Communications will be undertaking the rollout of a fibre-optic, full service digital broadband network, across Canberra connecting around 100,000 homes and 14,000 businesses.
The idea was conceived and initially developed by a team of engineers and support staff from the Australian Capital Territory's electricity and water utility.
The TransACT cable will be supported on the existing power poles, with optical fibre being taken to within 300 metres of each home or business, and in most cases much less. High quality copper cable will be connected over the last few metres giving each home or business a dedicated 52 megabit asymmetrical connection.
Apparently it is an "open" network with all content providers welcomed. They claim 52Mbps to SOHO users using VDSL
According to an interview with the CEO in the trade magazine "Comms World" TransACT will be offering telephony, data and video on the one network. Pricing for all three taken together will around the A$149 per month
Damn I wish I lved there !
So I can't have a look at this. But in Singapore many of the smaller computer shops have a counter at the front where the owner will build your PC in front of you so that you can check that you are getting what you paid for.
Seems like a good idea, and it is also rather fun as you can stand there and say "I'll have one of those, and one of those, and one of those...." all at prices substantially lower than Oz.
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Nike got there first with shoes that had serial numbers to allow tracking across the globe.
In late May of 1990, the container vessel Hansa Carrier encountered a severe storm in the north Pacific Ocean (~48N, 161W) on its passage from Korea to the United States. During the storm, a large wave washed twenty-one shipping containers overboard. Five of these 20-metre containers held a shipment of approximately 80,000 Nike shoes ranging from children's shoes to large hiking boots. It has been estimated that four of the five containers opened into the stormy waters, releasing over 60,000 shoes into the north Pacific Ocean.
Create a game in which a paedophile stalks puppies to a Deathmetal soundtrack.
Shush you ! I'm typing as fast as I can.
Only the Copper Beech remained to plot it's revenge ?
You might find this interesting.
Essentially he argues that religion may be a survival trait, where mild psychoses aid belief. Saplosky is certainly qualified, and it's certainly preaching to the choir, but an interesting article nonetheless.
This is a good model for a network, with fibre to the curb and VDSL to the residence. Technology and some degree of public ownership does not seem to be enough to succeed though. The main shareholders were recently asked to kick in further capital to keep the firm afloat.
The main problem appears to be content. Being an "open" network, where all providers are welcome, as opposed to the competitors HFC "closed" networks, providers (other than the BBC) appear to be reluctant to put their IP on the line.
It seems that content providers are afraid of having to compete against each other. They much prefer the tried-and-true closed model with their captive audiences. If you buy the Telstra/Optus cable you must watch their cable allies.....
OTOH...if you can get in to these meetings you have the chance to shine, because the background has a very low albedo !
Found it !
Try this or the PDF of the report is here
Found it !
Try this or the PDF of the report is here
Actually, a study was commissioned by the paranoid politicians here in Oz. /. at the time, but guess what.....rejected.
I submitted it as a story to
I'll see if I can find it again, as it demonstrated that gaming is actually good for you !
The idea was conceived and initially developed by a team of engineers and support staff from the Australian Capital Territory's electricity and water utility.
The TransACT cable will be supported on the existing power poles, with optical fibre being taken to within 300 metres of each home or business, and in most cases much less. High quality copper cable will be connected over the last few metres giving each home or business a dedicated 52 megabit asymmetrical connection.
Apparently it is an "open" network with all content providers welcomed. They claim 52Mbps to SOHO users using VDSL
According to an interview with the CEO in the trade magazine "Comms World" TransACT will be offering telephony, data and video on the one network. Pricing for all three taken together will around the A$149 per month Damn I wish I lved there !
I stand corrected
I never read that one..I dunno why
See this BBC Article
Remember the story about the marketing execs that were hacked to death by the Moon worshippers for projecting commercials on the moon ?
Looks as if someone at Pizza Hut was a fan !
God knows I've thought about it......more than once
(If you subscribe to the concept of Gaia)
We are the fruiting mechanism of Gaia, in that, like a fruit tree, Gaia is making sacrifices for us, in order that Gaia may reproduce.
You could say it is our duty to insert some terrestial micro-organisms.
Now where did OOG leave that weed ?
Erik is completely correct in his post above.
My point is, that when this kind of question arises it is a sign of a nascent profession.
Has anyone thought of drafting a code of ethics as per other professional bodies ?
Cheers
whatever
Some kind of mutant marmoset ?
Atguard for me !
No Cookies, No Ads, No referrals, Security features...
Yeah, Yeah...I know !
So I can't have a look at this. But in Singapore many of the smaller computer shops have a counter at the front where the owner will build your PC in front of you so that you can check that you are getting what you paid for.
Seems like a good idea, and it is also rather fun as you can stand there and say "I'll have one of those, and one of those, and one of those...." all at prices substantially lower than Oz.
I spent my whole life playing the arcades of Brighton !
The death of the arcade is an absolute shame. I would love to get my hands on a copy of "Defender" or "Sinistar"
Does anyone know if these are available under the emulator ? If so, do they have the original sound ?
Now you're talking !
Bring back Captain Scarlet and their successors UFO.
Anyone remember why the staff of the Moonbase had to use the same wardobe as the first Star Trek series ?
And Space 1999 while we're at it....
You get good pings on those UT servers for someone living in Kansas !
And a damn good one !
Wish I had hung onto my old copies of 2000AD. They would be worth a fair bit by now !
Sigh....