Keep in mind that the 200 foot limit is not just in 2 dimensions! Taxi's usually drive on (or near) street level, so, if you're more than a couple of floors up (or down), you won't be close enough to catch that WiFi signal.
But, if you happen to frequent a location that has cabs lining up waiting for fares, you'd be "surfin' pretty"!!
First, I would not classify myself as a Global Warmer - More of a we need to take better care of this planet or things like breathing may become a rather difficult thing for everyone - ie., Asthma becomes the Norm, not just a limited but increasingly common affliction.
OK, maybe I'm missing something.
Sunlight "contains" a specific amount of energy.
Some of that energy could be transferred to heat energy if the light hits an object and the object warms up.
If it hits a solar panel, some of the energy is converted to electricity. The energy that is converted, would not be available for heating the object it hits.
Depending on the use of that electricity generated, it could produce heat, produce heat and cool (air conditioner), perform work - ie., move an electric car - and cause some heat. The thing is, the amount of heat could be lessened by converting some of the sun's energy to non-heat energy. Conservation of energy - if some energy is converted to electricity, then there would be less energy that can be used to heat an object.
OK, I'm not going to say that I can quantify any of this but...
If you increase the use of solar energy, wouldn't you expect that the Sun's energy that is converted to electricity would lessen the heat generated by sun light entering our atmosphere and heating the objects it strikes? This lessening of solar heating could, at least on a small scale, assist in offsetting the extra heat a "cleaner" atmosphere would cause the Earth to experience.
A cleaner atmosphere would also let more sunlight reach solar panels, thus increasing the amount of electrical energy created, and thus lessen the amount of heat energy pumped into the atmosphere.
Also, if solar energy is used to generate a certain amount of electric, this would lessen the amount of waste heat created when another method of generating electricity is used. Nuclear, Oil, Gas all have waste heat associated with the generation of electricity.
So, I would think that the best thing to do would be to include some sort of basic input strategy built-in, and allow for additional input deviced to be connected based on the user's preferences. Also, use bluetooth, or other wireless method of having those devices communicate with the tablet. This way, if you need a specific device, buy it as an accessory. (Of course those device need to be made/brought to market in a timely manner). This way you don't add an excessive amount to the price of the initial system, and only pay for the devices you deem necessary (or as "can't do without").
I was thinking of a device that came out over a year ago, but this looks like a new and improved version of what I was talking about. I still don't remember exactly what they called it, and sorry for the typos in my last message.
It seems that slashdot and the browser that I'm forced to use don't get along well when previewing stories to be submitted.
A while ago, I saw a keyboard that was more projector/sensor than physical keyboard. The projector would idsplay a keyboard on a flat(hopefully) surface, and then you would type by pressing the "keys" (key displayed on flat surface). So, instead of having to carry around a full keyboard, you would just need the projector/sensor.
I would probably go with this as the "I need something to be able to type my novel on" type of device, but also have the touch screen to use for less demanding typing jobs, such as an occasional URL.
I know, it's probably patented by someone else, which would be an obstactle for Apple to work out, but the aim here is to have something that can be effective, while not needing a .
What would Microsoft do if, due to the economy, individual users forgo upgrading to Windows 7, and decide to keep what they have. Will Microsoft go and say, "XP is old and we won't be supporting it anymore. Also, by the way, VISTA will only be supported for another year."
At that point, Microsoft would alienate users of previous versions of Windows, the users will decide that they need to choose something else, and a large corporation ends up loosing a large chunk of the marketplace.
I would say that Microsoft needs to test the waters prior to dropping support for XP, otherwise people that could decide to upgrade after the ecomony improves would end up getting comfortable with whatever alternate they end up choosing and tell Microsoft that they're not coming back!
OK, I'm not saying that I'm agreeing (or disagreeing) to this, but if you need the Mobile Phones to make an audible sound when a picture is taken, wouldn't you expect that a digital camera should follow the same rule?
Or, am I totally missing something, like you know???;)
Midterms in college are probably being given right now, or maybe they're already over.
Can't we have a break from campaigning for at least a year? I think we deserve it after having to deal with this for the past 2 years!!! Wouldn't it be nice if the news could actually contain some news? It's been a while since that has happened!
VOTE, VOTE Quickly, and lets get on with the rest of our lives!!!!!
For whatever reasons (possibly military?) the Chinese want their own space station.
Maybe they think they can do a better job on their own without having to comply with standard docking rings, and keyboards that don't support their written language.
Maybe they want to use it as a satellite smasher launch point.
Maybe they want to build one big enough to send a bunch of people to so their's more room for those left on the ground.
Maybe they want another stream of income.
Choose one from above, or come up with your own guess.
Truth ratings are great, but who provides the ratings? The government of some country can say that this is true or that is not. Then you would need someone to rate who are accurate truth raters so you can weight the ratings being given.
If you have everyone rate the truth, I don't think it would stop the cults from getting there "message" out, it might just delay the message from getting out until enough followers vote and raise the truthfulness rating to "fact"/"gospel"/"Known Truth" or whatever rating terminology that would be equivalent to "Written in Stone".
I am fully aware of the reference. I was just stating that sex was used three times in the reference, but only 2 times in the search. Thus, I had to hypothesize where the other reference to sex was coming from.
Have you ever heard someone say that they'll get out of jury duty by saying "the defendant must be guilty, the officer said he's guilty"?
Has anyone extended that to "it must be a lie or half truth, a lawyer said it?"
The views expressed here are meant to be humorous, not to incite riots.
If you want to incite a riot, work on an issue that has more widespread results, such as stopping the speculators from making a gallon of gas $4, or a government from trying their hardest to thwart alternate energy sources that would lessen our dependence on foreign fuel sources!
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How about banning Government Institutions that hamper the exchange of ideas, commerce, and other items leading to a healthy economy?
Keep in mind that the 200 foot limit is not just in 2 dimensions! Taxi's usually drive on (or near) street level, so, if you're more than a couple of floors up (or down), you won't be close enough to catch that WiFi signal. But, if you happen to frequent a location that has cabs lining up waiting for fares, you'd be "surfin' pretty"!!
Dear former Windows XP SP2 user:
Please choose one of the following Linux Alternatives, since we will no longer be supporting Windows XP SP2:
1) Linux Menu (Offers several effective Alternatives)
2) Shut off computer, unplug and install you well tested door stop on the door of your choice.
Thank You,
Microsoft
First, I would not classify myself as a Global Warmer - More of a we need to take better care of this planet or things like breathing may become a rather difficult thing for everyone - ie., Asthma becomes the Norm, not just a limited but increasingly common affliction.
OK, maybe I'm missing something.
Sunlight "contains" a specific amount of energy.
Some of that energy could be transferred to heat energy if the light hits an object and the object warms up.
If it hits a solar panel, some of the energy is converted to electricity. The energy that is converted, would not be available for heating the object it hits.
Depending on the use of that electricity generated, it could produce heat, produce heat and cool (air conditioner), perform work - ie., move an electric car - and cause some heat. The thing is, the amount of heat could be lessened by converting some of the sun's energy to non-heat energy. Conservation of energy - if some energy is converted to electricity, then there would be less energy that can be used to heat an object.
OK, I'm not going to say that I can quantify any of this but...
If you increase the use of solar energy, wouldn't you expect that the Sun's energy that is converted to electricity would lessen the heat generated by sun light entering our atmosphere and heating the objects it strikes? This lessening of solar heating could, at least on a small scale, assist in offsetting the extra heat a "cleaner" atmosphere would cause the Earth to experience.
A cleaner atmosphere would also let more sunlight reach solar panels, thus increasing the amount of electrical energy created, and thus lessen the amount of heat energy pumped into the atmosphere.
Also, if solar energy is used to generate a certain amount of electric, this would lessen the amount of waste heat created when another method of generating electricity is used. Nuclear, Oil, Gas all have waste heat associated with the generation of electricity.
Or at least an imbalance in Goerge Lucas!!!
So, I would think that the best thing to do would be to include some sort of basic input strategy built-in, and allow for additional input deviced to be connected based on the user's preferences. Also, use bluetooth, or other wireless method of having those devices communicate with the tablet. This way, if you need a specific device, buy it as an accessory. (Of course those device need to be made/brought to market in a timely manner). This way you don't add an excessive amount to the price of the initial system, and only pay for the devices you deem necessary (or as "can't do without").
I was thinking of a device that came out over a year ago, but this looks like a new and improved version of what I was talking about. I still don't remember exactly what they called it, and sorry for the typos in my last message.
It seems that slashdot and the browser that I'm forced to use don't get along well when previewing stories to be submitted.
A while ago, I saw a keyboard that was more projector/sensor than physical keyboard. The projector would idsplay a keyboard on a flat(hopefully) surface, and then you would type by pressing the "keys" (key displayed on flat surface). So, instead of having to carry around a full keyboard, you would just need the projector/sensor. I would probably go with this as the "I need something to be able to type my novel on" type of device, but also have the touch screen to use for less demanding typing jobs, such as an occasional URL. I know, it's probably patented by someone else, which would be an obstactle for Apple to work out, but the aim here is to have something that can be effective, while not needing a .
What would Microsoft do if, due to the economy, individual users forgo upgrading to Windows 7, and decide to keep what they have. Will Microsoft go and say, "XP is old and we won't be supporting it anymore. Also, by the way, VISTA will only be supported for another year."
At that point, Microsoft would alienate users of previous versions of Windows, the users will decide that they need to choose something else, and a large corporation ends up loosing a large chunk of the marketplace.
I would say that Microsoft needs to test the waters prior to dropping support for XP, otherwise people that could decide to upgrade after the ecomony improves would end up getting comfortable with whatever alternate they end up choosing and tell Microsoft that they're not coming back!
OK, I'm not saying that I'm agreeing (or disagreeing) to this, but if you need the Mobile Phones to make an audible sound when a picture is taken, wouldn't you expect that a digital camera should follow the same rule? Or, am I totally missing something, like you know??? ;)
If he only has 6 months, and it took him 2 years, he could have tried again next time to finish getting his message across.
Tying up the media for 2 years to get his message across is a bit excessive, and distracts us, and our money, from other pressing needs.
MidTerm elections would be in 2010!
Midterms in college are probably being given right now, or maybe they're already over.
Can't we have a break from campaigning for at least a year? I think we deserve it after having to deal with this for the past 2 years!!! Wouldn't it be nice if the news could actually contain some news? It's been a while since that has happened!
VOTE, VOTE Quickly, and lets get on with the rest of our lives!!!!!
Choose one from above, or come up with your own guess.
Truth ratings are great, but who provides the ratings? The government of some country can say that this is true or that is not. Then you would need someone to rate who are accurate truth raters so you can weight the ratings being given.
If you have everyone rate the truth, I don't think it would stop the cults from getting there "message" out, it might just delay the message from getting out until enough followers vote and raise the truthfulness rating to "fact"/"gospel"/"Known Truth" or whatever rating terminology that would be equivalent to "Written in Stone".
If you can't send a user directly there, try sending them indirectly with a link to a page that tells them "where to go"!
I am fully aware of the reference. I was just stating that sex was used three times in the reference, but only 2 times in the search. Thus, I had to hypothesize where the other reference to sex was coming from.
The search only looked for sex twice, as quoted in the story.
You reference insinuated that they looked for it three times!!!!
Was this an oversite, or were they required to go to a street corner after running this to search for sex a third time?
Awwwwwww!
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Huh???
Hey!!!
Why did you steal my subject line?
And before I even submitted it!!!
Karma takes a break occasionally, but seems to have been alert when it saw this opportunity!!!
Bravo!!!!!!!
Have you ever heard someone say that they'll get out of jury duty by saying "the defendant must be guilty, the officer said he's guilty"?
Has anyone extended that to "it must be a lie or half truth, a lawyer said it?"
The views expressed here are meant to be humorous, not to incite riots.
If you want to incite a riot, work on an issue that has more widespread results, such as stopping the speculators from making a gallon of gas $4, or a government from trying their hardest to thwart alternate energy sources that would lessen our dependence on foreign fuel sources!
A Graphical Tour de France?
Will Lance Armstrong be in it?
How about Neil Armstrong?
Maybe Stretch Armstrong?
I think the Hulk Should be in it too!
Does my mind wander? Sorry, I thought I was posting on YouTube!
How do the producers expect to beat out Dark Knight if they can create a good enough buzz off of leaked trailers???
You think they'd know better by now!