Do you think self driving cars will also be mechanically infallible? If the car in front in that situation had a tie rod suddenly snap, then it could very easily come to a very unexpected halt.
While this is not something that is very likely, I used it as an example because I recently had it happen to me.
But there are all kinds of reasons that could cause an unexpected obstacle in the road. Crap falls off of trucks more frequently that it should. 20 years ago I was on the highway and a truck in front of me was hauling a trailer full of bricks and cinder block. The trailer broke loose and rolled several times tossing the contents all over the place. I was lucky enough to be closer than the drivers behind me as I could dodge just the trailer and a few flying objects. But a dozen or so cars behind me were hit by debris.
Computer controlled navigation is not going to overcome metal fatigue, or pothole damage, bridge collapses, or any number of things that unfortunately happen in the real world.
I can't believe this story was accepted when the one directly below it in the link was about how you could purchase "Space Yeast" that was in space during this storm. And you get a package of control, regular yeast too! I wonder if the loaf of bread made from it will be stretchy, invisible, turn into rock, or catch on fire?
Many potential candidates using IE are applying from their current job where they are forced to use IE. If someone is looking for a new job while they are on the clock at their current position, they may be more inclined to be doing so at their next job too. Just a thought.
If you are even considering an ergonomic keyboard, look at the Kinesis Advantage. It takes a fairly short time to get used to, but it's worth it. My only complaint is that you need to toggle the right side keys for the number pad, or buy one separately.
I don't do much gaming or any serious coding anymore, but I found it to be excellent for gaming. And the keys can be remapped and you can create macros. I think I paid an extra $10 to have keys with both Qwerty and Dvorak labels as you can toggle between them. I still haven't gotten around to learning Dvorak, but I keep telling myself that I will.
I'm well aware of it. Hell they're bought submarines. But why go through all the trouble of getting a.50 cal? And you sure as hell don't set up a freaking automatic.50 cal turret in downtown LA. If you're going to spend that kind of money, a Stinger surface-to-air missile makes a lot more sense. It's not going to cost much more and you are damn near guaranteed to slag an LAPD chopper.
But the repercussions of doing so are not good in the long term. Once some cartel does that, it's likely marshal law will go into effect and the national guard will outgun anything a crime ring will have. I'm pretty sure they know this, or it would have happened already. That's why using hunting rifles would be the simplest, and probably safest option. Once you light up the LAPD with military grade hardware, the US military will make the next move.
Or go really simple: a 50 caliber machine gun, ground-to-air.
That's not simple at all, and probably damn easy to track back to you. A single shot.50 will probably set you back $2K+. One with a clip will be $8K if your are lucky. And an automatic is not something that you carry around, it will need to be mounted. And you'll need to have a license to own it, or find one you can steal. It's not like there are a lot of people who have a.50 cal, so you can't just go buy ammo at your local Walmart either.
You can pick up a cheap 30.06 for a couple hundred bucks. and probably a good enough scope for another $100. Even if you don't cause a catastrophic failure to a helicopter, you will most likely ground it with a single hit. and the cost to make it flight worthy again will probably be pretty damn high.
I'd guess that this program helps with crime that's not mainly done by gangs, or other criminal organizations. If it did, it would be rather easy to get a bunch of guys with hunting rifles to take shots at them. But I don't think you are going to see your average criminals organizing this.
It goes back further than that. Anyone remember that T.H.O.R program in the 80's that ended up putting a hole in the side of a skyscraper and killing all those people?
Different times. I think They should try it again. Just look how little collateral there is with modern avionics in drones. I'm sure firing 6000 rounds per minute from a 20mm rotary cannon in LA will work out much better with today's technology. Besides, that hole in the skyscraper wouldn't have happened if Roy Scheider hadn't stolen their thunder.
ÂApotheosis did a techno version of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana; both estates refused to allow the artists to use their works
Carolina Burana was the opera, the song was O'Fortuna. Was it his estate that sued? I always thought it was the unauthorized use of the orchestra performance.
Actually if you think about it, virtually all music is derivative.So if you can make the link far enough back, it becomes public domain. There, I've just invalidated the entire music copyrig
Lawyers don't commit theft; if for no other reason than lawyers write all the laws, interpret all the laws, and for the most part hold all the highest level law executive positions.
My father always said that the only difference between a lawyer and Jesse James, was that Jesse James carried a gun.
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Do you think self driving cars will also be mechanically infallible? If the car in front in that situation had a tie rod suddenly snap, then it could very easily come to a very unexpected halt.
While this is not something that is very likely, I used it as an example because I recently had it happen to me.
But there are all kinds of reasons that could cause an unexpected obstacle in the road. Crap falls off of trucks more frequently that it should. 20 years ago I was on the highway and a truck in front of me was hauling a trailer full of bricks and cinder block. The trailer broke loose and rolled several times tossing the contents all over the place. I was lucky enough to be closer than the drivers behind me as I could dodge just the trailer and a few flying objects. But a dozen or so cars behind me were hit by debris.
Computer controlled navigation is not going to overcome metal fatigue, or pothole damage, bridge collapses, or any number of things that unfortunately happen in the real world.
When will I be able to purchase an electric, or gas/electric performance boosted Corvette?
I doubt it would be a good move for IBM. IANAL, but they may have to fend off counter suits against SCO if they take ownership.
I can't believe this story was accepted when the one directly below it in the link was about how you could purchase "Space Yeast" that was in space during this storm. And you get a package of control, regular yeast too! I wonder if the loaf of bread made from it will be stretchy, invisible, turn into rock, or catch on fire?
I'm thinking Bada. It goes better with their search engine name. They will need another web based product they call Boom.
Bada Bing, Bada Boom.
Many potential candidates using IE are applying from their current job where they are forced to use IE. If someone is looking for a new job while they are on the clock at their current position, they may be more inclined to be doing so at their next job too. Just a thought.
She probably hadn't watched Dr. Strangelove.
According to an article posted yesterday it can be either. Your stylistic convention is just different from the GP. ;-)
If you are even considering an ergonomic keyboard, look at the Kinesis Advantage. It takes a fairly short time to get used to, but it's worth it. My only complaint is that you need to toggle the right side keys for the number pad, or buy one separately.
I don't do much gaming or any serious coding anymore, but I found it to be excellent for gaming. And the keys can be remapped and you can create macros. I think I paid an extra $10 to have keys with both Qwerty and Dvorak labels as you can toggle between them. I still haven't gotten around to learning Dvorak, but I keep telling myself that I will.
Or you can go to this site and then go to the NASA site and destroy all of the asteroids that way.
Hertz with the GPS devices. You can only turn the brightness down a bit
I've used NeverLost a few times and judging by the directions I've gotten, I'd say the brightness sure doesn't need be be set any lower.
Adam West, is that you? Or William Shatner?
I'm well aware of it. Hell they're bought submarines. But why go through all the trouble of getting a .50 cal? And you sure as hell don't set up a freaking automatic .50 cal turret in downtown LA. If you're going to spend that kind of money, a Stinger surface-to-air missile makes a lot more sense. It's not going to cost much more and you are damn near guaranteed to slag an LAPD chopper.
But the repercussions of doing so are not good in the long term. Once some cartel does that, it's likely marshal law will go into effect and the national guard will outgun anything a crime ring will have. I'm pretty sure they know this, or it would have happened already. That's why using hunting rifles would be the simplest, and probably safest option. Once you light up the LAPD with military grade hardware, the US military will make the next move.
Or go really simple: a 50 caliber machine gun, ground-to-air.
That's not simple at all, and probably damn easy to track back to you. A single shot .50 will probably set you back $2K+. One with a clip will be $8K if your are lucky. And an automatic is not something that you carry around, it will need to be mounted. And you'll need to have a license to own it, or find one you can steal. It's not like there are a lot of people who have a .50 cal, so you can't just go buy ammo at your local Walmart either.
You can pick up a cheap 30.06 for a couple hundred bucks. and probably a good enough scope for another $100. Even if you don't cause a catastrophic failure to a helicopter, you will most likely ground it with a single hit. and the cost to make it flight worthy again will probably be pretty damn high.
I'd guess that this program helps with crime that's not mainly done by gangs, or other criminal organizations. If it did, it would be rather easy to get a bunch of guys with hunting rifles to take shots at them. But I don't think you are going to see your average criminals organizing this.
It goes back further than that. Anyone remember that T.H.O.R program in the 80's that ended up putting a hole in the side of a skyscraper and killing all those people?
Different times. I think They should try it again. Just look how little collateral there is with modern avionics in drones. I'm sure firing 6000 rounds per minute from a 20mm rotary cannon in LA will work out much better with today's technology. Besides, that hole in the skyscraper wouldn't have happened if Roy Scheider hadn't stolen their thunder.
I can predict with an extremely high degree of certainty that it's not going to go down.
cost about the same as incandescent light bulbs?
Over time, they should end up costing less. Unless you don't pay for your electricity.
Wanna know how to kill a spinning disk?
Thermite. It's all over in seconds.
ÂApotheosis did a techno version of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana; both estates refused to allow the artists to use their works
Carolina Burana was the opera, the song was O'Fortuna. Was it his estate that sued? I always thought it was the unauthorized use of the orchestra performance.
Actually if you think about it, virtually all music is derivative.So if you can make the link far enough back, it becomes public domain. There, I've just invalidated the entire music copyrig
%&**#$^NO CARRIER
Lawyers don't commit theft; if for no other reason than lawyers write all the laws, interpret all the laws, and for the most part hold all the highest level law executive positions.
My father always said that the only difference between a lawyer and Jesse James, was that Jesse James carried a gun.
I only allow GMO-free ants to roam my property.
That's OK. They don't recognize your property claim and they only allow giant ants from their colony and food on their land.
And you sure don't look like a giant ant.
No it wouldn't leave behind pure water - it would have a lot of Martian piss in it.
Didn't you ever get out of your mother's basement as a child? Everyone knows you don't eat the yellow snow.
Will the Google cars be smart enough to evade the college kids crossing the street against the red light while buried in their smart phone displays?
If not, they can document it as a feature. They can call it "Evolution in Action".
My globe only has 4 oceans. And my American flag has 48 stars. ;-)