My dad has a BenQ at the moment and has been enjoying it. I haven't used it too much myself, so I can't really comment much on its suitability for a hardcore user or its gaming performance. I can tell you that in casual use it has been very good for him and during my limited use left me with a good impression.
The Mill Street Brewery, a local Toronto brewery, makes a coffee beer that is actually surprisingly good. I've got a couple bottles left in my fridge at the moment. Check it out:
I know you say that tongue-in-cheek but I agree with the sentiment. On that day I got together with people I see too infrequently, caught up with their lives, cooked outdoors on the waterfront, and did a number of those things that I enjoy doing away from the computer and television. It was an extremely enjoyable afternoon and evening.
You should note that it wasn't MIT that directly outsourced the work to India. It was, in fact, a U.S. company that was hired for the project that in turn used their Indian development resources to do the coding work.
Although I of course hope that this case isn't won by the parents of the kids that committed the crime, it would be interesting if the relatives of the people who were killed then came back and sued the parents. After all, at that point you couldn't deny that the parents of the kids were responsible for their care and yet allowed them to play, as they would have at this point proven in court, a dangerous and influential game. If the worst happens and the parents win the case (or settle) then I'd love to see them get bitten for it.
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Heh. Stupid lack of proof reading. I do have sweater that's got some good picking potential, though.
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This might be knit-picking, but we do actually pay for traditional mailings as well. We pay the taxes that provide our garbage services and maintain our landfills. Those services have a higher load on them than they would without the presence of traditional mailings. My biggest problem with the flyers that I get at least two and often more of each day is that they are such a waste of our natural resources. In my building and in many others I've seen, we have a large garbage can specifically for these mailings. It is overflowing everyday that mail is delivered, without exception. That depresses me.
Okay, granted, the overall additional financial cost to us is perhaps not really that great, but it does exist.
You are definitely correct that this will be appealed into oblivion. The good thing about the ruling, however, is that when it hits the higher courts, those higher courts will presumably read the reasoning the first judge used to reach his conclusions. That's a good thing because we will have a voice stating our position from within the judicial system. Moreover, that voice actually stands a prayer of being heard. This isn't the victory it would be had the supreme court handed down the decision, but it is a victory.
My sincere apologies for not maintaining the high standards set forth by the rest of the slashdot community. If it helps, I don't write anything important without at least pretending to know the english language.
There are quite a number of adult-oriented anime films produced. And no, I'm not talking XXX-type adult. Ghost in the Shell comes to mind but there are many, many other examples that I could start listing but won't. The anime film industry in Japan covers as much ground as does traditional film here in north america.
Absolutely agreed. As I said (or at least implied) I wasn't trying to address the many other issues related to this idea. I was only saying that, in an ideal world, this data would be used in post-accident analysis to identify areas of improvement for auto manufacturers and, beyond that, engineers who design our highways, streets, cul de sacs, and the many other aspects of our transportation system.
The many potential abuses by any number of people/organizations are another argument entirely... one that others in the slashdot community are likely better equiped to argue than I am.
I suspect that how this data would be used to increase safety would be to compile data on how accidents occur. What are the abuses? What are the common conditions under which accidents occur? Having this information would allow the auto industry to then ask the questions that may help them move to fixing or improving the way cars handle those situations.
Granted, that's an idealistic analysis of the motives that would drive the industry's use of the data. I'm not speaking to any privacy concerns or the like -- I'm just suggesting a possible motive that the NYT is trying to imply.
What proof will they have? How about they just take the code to Microsoft? Why give it out to everyone? While this code may be used by a few to ensure that they aren't vulnerable, there will also be those kiddies out there who have malicious intent. Granted, the code could be found elsewhere, but why give it such a prominent location on the web? I hope it does prompt a quicker patch, but I believe that this goal could have been accomplished in a more responsible manner.
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For anybody that's interested: Linky
Here's my guess at Wil's reply: His family.
My dad has a BenQ at the moment and has been enjoying it. I haven't used it too much myself, so I can't really comment much on its suitability for a hardcore user or its gaming performance. I can tell you that in casual use it has been very good for him and during my limited use left me with a good impression.
Mmmm. Alcohol. Darnit, you made me want a beer before noon. Thanks!
*shrug* Who needs an excuse? :D
The Mill Street Brewery, a local Toronto brewery, makes a coffee beer that is actually surprisingly good. I've got a couple bottles left in my fridge at the moment. Check it out:
Mill Street Brewery's Coffee Porter
No, no. We read slashdot. A lot.
I know you say that tongue-in-cheek but I agree with the sentiment. On that day I got together with people I see too infrequently, caught up with their lives, cooked outdoors on the waterfront, and did a number of those things that I enjoy doing away from the computer and television. It was an extremely enjoyable afternoon and evening.
</sappiness>
You should note that it wasn't MIT that directly outsourced the work to India. It was, in fact, a U.S. company that was hired for the project that in turn used their Indian development resources to do the coding work.
Yeah. Blame Canada Instead!
... wait ...
Oh
Although I of course hope that this case isn't won by the parents of the kids that committed the crime, it would be interesting if the relatives of the people who were killed then came back and sued the parents. After all, at that point you couldn't deny that the parents of the kids were responsible for their care and yet allowed them to play, as they would have at this point proven in court, a dangerous and influential game. If the worst happens and the parents win the case (or settle) then I'd love to see them get bitten for it.
Gives new meaning to "Projectile Vomiting".
Heh. Alright, I'll go away now.
Heh. Stupid lack of proof reading. I do have sweater that's got some good picking potential, though.
This might be knit-picking, but we do actually pay for traditional mailings as well. We pay the taxes that provide our garbage services and maintain our landfills. Those services have a higher load on them than they would without the presence of traditional mailings. My biggest problem with the flyers that I get at least two and often more of each day is that they are such a waste of our natural resources. In my building and in many others I've seen, we have a large garbage can specifically for these mailings. It is overflowing everyday that mail is delivered, without exception. That depresses me.
Okay, granted, the overall additional financial cost to us is perhaps not really that great, but it does exist.
You are definitely correct that this will be appealed into oblivion. The good thing about the ruling, however, is that when it hits the higher courts, those higher courts will presumably read the reasoning the first judge used to reach his conclusions. That's a good thing because we will have a voice stating our position from within the judicial system. Moreover, that voice actually stands a prayer of being heard. This isn't the victory it would be had the supreme court handed down the decision, but it is a victory.
My sincere apologies for not maintaining the high standards set forth by the rest of the slashdot community. If it helps, I don't write anything important without at least pretending to know the english language.
Columbo
After having seen Kirsten Dunst wet, I believe it is _HER_ that needs the back muscles. :)
Columbo
There are quite a number of adult-oriented anime films produced. And no, I'm not talking XXX-type adult. Ghost in the Shell comes to mind but there are many, many other examples that I could start listing but won't. The anime film industry in Japan covers as much ground as does traditional film here in north america.
D'oh! Sorry, I meant "Vulturine".
I think the poster meant "vulterine", which is a word meaning, according to dictionary.com
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a vulture.
2. Rapacious; predatory.
Absolutely agreed. As I said (or at least implied) I wasn't trying to address the many other issues related to this idea. I was only saying that, in an ideal world, this data would be used in post-accident analysis to identify areas of improvement for auto manufacturers and, beyond that, engineers who design our highways, streets, cul de sacs, and the many other aspects of our transportation system.
... one that others in the slashdot community are likely better equiped to argue than I am.
The many potential abuses by any number of people/organizations are another argument entirely
I suspect that how this data would be used to increase safety would be to compile data on how accidents occur. What are the abuses? What are the common conditions under which accidents occur? Having this information would allow the auto industry to then ask the questions that may help them move to fixing or improving the way cars handle those situations.
Granted, that's an idealistic analysis of the motives that would drive the industry's use of the data. I'm not speaking to any privacy concerns or the like -- I'm just suggesting a possible motive that the NYT is trying to imply.
If we name it "spam" it's sure to replicate and plague the earth! Of course, government will try to legislate it away ... ;)
Don't forget to wave your hand in front of them as you say that or the Jedi mind trick won't work.
Me: *waves hand* You want fries with that.
Willing Servant: Yes, large fries
What proof will they have? How about they just take the code to Microsoft? Why give it out to everyone? While this code may be used by a few to ensure that they aren't vulnerable, there will also be those kiddies out there who have malicious intent. Granted, the code could be found elsewhere, but why give it such a prominent location on the web? I hope it does prompt a quicker patch, but I believe that this goal could have been accomplished in a more responsible manner.