They can be used for taking notes but they are best for accessing information quickly. People who take notes on them are distracted. I love tablets for accessing information in meetings but fooling around in note apps is just too much. I can jot notes on a paper notebook without thinking or paying attention to the tools (pen and paper). You can scan or capture the notes later with your tablet if you like.
...repeatedly in sci-fi over many decades of an elite under whose aegis..
X-Files came off as ridiculous most of the time but the main story line, which was often nestled in between stupid ad-hoc urban legend episodes, was based on an inner cell of powerful individuals (starting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff) who arranged to kill JFK (they were anti-communists who were totally pissed off after JFK cancelled the invasion of Cuba after these guys spent half their career preparing for it) and remained in power for a generation afterward operating in the shadows. Sent chills up my spine as one of the most plausible JFK assassination theories I have ever heard. It had the "ring of truth" to it. Not claiming it is true, but I found the main story line of X-files compelling with the filler episodes being totally stupid (although the main storyline ends rather far-fetched, the beginning--fleeting compared to the length of the series--was chillingly plausible).
With crowdfunding, a bunch of people put their money into a pool that is then used to...
I can't wait till these people grow up. Is this like some hippie-commune resurgence or something? This is so passé and a waste of time. I guess it makes sense if it is something that people actually want. Then again if people wanted it then there would be capital chasing the opportunity.
Small arms manufacturers have virtually no political power, probably less than nurses. The ones who do have power are the ammunition manufacturers which are directly tied to large defense contracts and who make all of the munitions for tanks and other large guns.
As an aside: One day I was researching Speer to see who owned them and what they were tied to (I was reloading ammunition at the time using Speer bullets). I found them installed in major facilities manufacturing depleted uranium munitions for tanks. After stumbling upon this and seeing one of the facilities they were in, I noticed a posting on one of their websites for a facility they were sub-leasing. The ad touted the ability for someone to obtain funding from the USDA to establish a munition/arms manufacturing plant in that location (it was already approved for that activity). I found it odd that the USDA handles funding for defense contractors.
Yeah, but in the 1900's is was extremely unpopular among citizens to get involved in foreign wars. Even after the Lusitania was sunk it was a year or so before the population could be drug along into WWI. The Lusitania incident is often cited as the catalyst, but it wasn't like the US jumped into the war as soon as it happened--there was a strong political tide against it--as well as a great distrust of government, even in a time where there were actual good people serving as statesmen in service to the people. Fast forward to today where there every politician is a pure-bred snake and the people hoot and holler while jumping around spilling their beers as they watch innocent people obliterated in a campaign called "shock and awe."
Lawyers are often wrong--I've learned to get another one when they don't see things my way. I once went through the entire phone book until I found a lawyer that saw things my way. Every one said I didn't have a case until I found one who did. I cleaned up.
I have watched my sister hire many lawyers, most of their advice screwed her over. People are vulnerable in those time when they need a lawyer and they want to trust them and believe that they are 100% right all the time. The truth is, most lawyers do what is easiest for them and will yield them the most money (trade off)--and most of them do not have the knowledge, confidence, or experience to pursue hairy cases (cowards). Finding a true professional is tough. If you get into a situation where you need a lawyer you should get a smart family member to hire and fire the lawyer for you--that way you are not clouded by the emotion of the situation. I've saved some family members by acting in this capacity. Now I'm savvy enough to avoid letting situations progress to hiring lawyers. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of gold.
Adding to the summary, there was a house in northern Ohio that got raided for marijuana plants about ten years ago where one of the people living there came downstairs with a coffee cup in his hand during the raid and ended up dead (shot by SWAT). There were no weapons at the house--just hippie-type kids, some bongs, and plants.
Buying books online not only saves time it saves trouble as well. The books reviews for technical books on Amazon is extremely accurate. A four star is a sure thing and the reviews have good information and references to better books often. It is also way cheaper on Amazon than going to a book store. There is really no reason for bricks and mortar book stores, unless you want to drink coffee and read for free.
Slashdot Mirror
(people buy newer ones sooner if they are cheap).
[citation needed]
The problem with android and windows tablets is that they try to be more.
Insightful.
AppleInsider. Is that like Dickens Cider? Sorta?
They can be used for taking notes but they are best for accessing information quickly. People who take notes on them are distracted. I love tablets for accessing information in meetings but fooling around in note apps is just too much. I can jot notes on a paper notebook without thinking or paying attention to the tools (pen and paper). You can scan or capture the notes later with your tablet if you like.
I agree, for those who have held Apple for a significant period this will trigger profit taking.
...repeatedly in sci-fi over many decades of an elite under whose aegis..
X-Files came off as ridiculous most of the time but the main story line, which was often nestled in between stupid ad-hoc urban legend episodes, was based on an inner cell of powerful individuals (starting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff) who arranged to kill JFK (they were anti-communists who were totally pissed off after JFK cancelled the invasion of Cuba after these guys spent half their career preparing for it) and remained in power for a generation afterward operating in the shadows. Sent chills up my spine as one of the most plausible JFK assassination theories I have ever heard. It had the "ring of truth" to it. Not claiming it is true, but I found the main story line of X-files compelling with the filler episodes being totally stupid (although the main storyline ends rather far-fetched, the beginning--fleeting compared to the length of the series--was chillingly plausible).
We were having a good time till you showed up.
No, I was busy jumping to conclusions with only a scant amount of knowledge in hand--which was gleaned from the headline and half of the summary.
"Jap?"
Whoa, you don't get the money back if the product doesn't ship? Now I'm really laughing.
Just look at him...that's your answer.
I used to have a Ubuntu netbook from Dell until an incident involving the overzealous use of a soldering iron...
Do tell.
With crowdfunding, a bunch of people put their money into a pool that is then used to...
I can't wait till these people grow up. Is this like some hippie-commune resurgence or something? This is so passé and a waste of time. I guess it makes sense if it is something that people actually want. Then again if people wanted it then there would be capital chasing the opportunity.
LOL--I think we already visited that one (JFK). Next question.
Small arms manufacturers have virtually no political power, probably less than nurses. The ones who do have power are the ammunition manufacturers which are directly tied to large defense contracts and who make all of the munitions for tanks and other large guns.
As an aside:
One day I was researching Speer to see who owned them and what they were tied to (I was reloading ammunition at the time using Speer bullets). I found them installed in major facilities manufacturing depleted uranium munitions for tanks. After stumbling upon this and seeing one of the facilities they were in, I noticed a posting on one of their websites for a facility they were sub-leasing. The ad touted the ability for someone to obtain funding from the USDA to establish a munition/arms manufacturing plant in that location (it was already approved for that activity). I found it odd that the USDA handles funding for defense contractors.
That wasn't imperialism, that was evolution.
With that comment I see someone dousing your straw-man with gasoline as you stand there with a coy smirk lighting a cigarette.
Yeah, but in the 1900's is was extremely unpopular among citizens to get involved in foreign wars. Even after the Lusitania was sunk it was a year or so before the population could be drug along into WWI. The Lusitania incident is often cited as the catalyst, but it wasn't like the US jumped into the war as soon as it happened--there was a strong political tide against it--as well as a great distrust of government, even in a time where there were actual good people serving as statesmen in service to the people. Fast forward to today where there every politician is a pure-bred snake and the people hoot and holler while jumping around spilling their beers as they watch innocent people obliterated in a campaign called "shock and awe."
Lawyers are often wrong--I've learned to get another one when they don't see things my way. I once went through the entire phone book until I found a lawyer that saw things my way. Every one said I didn't have a case until I found one who did. I cleaned up.
I have watched my sister hire many lawyers, most of their advice screwed her over. People are vulnerable in those time when they need a lawyer and they want to trust them and believe that they are 100% right all the time. The truth is, most lawyers do what is easiest for them and will yield them the most money (trade off)--and most of them do not have the knowledge, confidence, or experience to pursue hairy cases (cowards). Finding a true professional is tough. If you get into a situation where you need a lawyer you should get a smart family member to hire and fire the lawyer for you--that way you are not clouded by the emotion of the situation. I've saved some family members by acting in this capacity. Now I'm savvy enough to avoid letting situations progress to hiring lawyers. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of gold.
This is the same for the national news outlets that have their stories sourced or augmented by famous guests (politicians, etc..).
Adding to the summary, there was a house in northern Ohio that got raided for marijuana plants about ten years ago where one of the people living there came downstairs with a coffee cup in his hand during the raid and ended up dead (shot by SWAT). There were no weapons at the house--just hippie-type kids, some bongs, and plants.
Buying books online not only saves time it saves trouble as well. The books reviews for technical books on Amazon is extremely accurate. A four star is a sure thing and the reviews have good information and references to better books often. It is also way cheaper on Amazon than going to a book store. There is really no reason for bricks and mortar book stores, unless you want to drink coffee and read for free.
Anyone who composes non-trivial amounts of text knows that you have to print it to get a better proof-read.
How have you been dealing with the records?
It may well be that most of the people who love paper books will be dead in 20 years.
My 80 year old grandmother has converted completely to eBooks you insensitive clod!