For a demonstration of 2 see Bill Hick's 'Revelations'
He was a fan of this guy..
(wiki) 'Perhaps the most famous of Terence McKenna's theories and observations is his explanation for the origin of modern human consciousness and culture. McKenna theorized that as the North African jungles receded, near the end of the most recent ice age, giving way to savannas and grasslands, a branch of our tree-dwelling primate ancestors left the forest canopy and began to live in the open areas outside of the forest. There they experimented with new varieties of foods as they adapted, physically and mentally, to their new environment.
Among the new food items found in this new environment were psilocybin-containing mushrooms'
I'm female who has been reading Slashdot for ages.. I rarely post as I'm happy to let you boys think we're not here so I can enjoy the usual candour.
I've dumped plenty of hot (physically fit) powerful (successful) men, and alternatively have adored some men to which either short or geeky or hairy could probably be applied. Why? Because these hot powerful guys I've met seemed happy to move immediately into a relationship with me based on shallow criteria (criterion). Looks good + doesn't need their money. Apparently they didn't need to know another thing more about me because of the way they would interrupt me mid sentence to interject with another story about themselves. They must have assumed I had an equivalent list as they always seemed shocked when I declined to see them again. Note to jocks: If your date hasn't said anything for the last thirty minutes, is grinding her teeth and narrowing her eyes at you across the table, then its not going well! And the percent at which your business has grown in the last quarter or how many sets you hit at the gym this morning are not going to get you the girl. But!...listening, asking interested questions, and offering anecdotal stories about yourself that demonstrate you are following the conversation or have shared similar experience, maybe will. And this is something that geeky or introverted people are generally much better at.
Often enough I've agreed to a date with a man, that I've not been initially attracted too simply because he had the confidence to ask. Ive then been pleasantly surprised to find him brilliant and charismatic company and the kind of date you don't want to end. It may be because I am a geek too but I really don't think anybody should bother with a date that is not into your intellect and personality.
Arrogant handsome bastard men might get noticed first but that doesn't make them what women are looking for. Women DO love nice men. I'm a nice girl, I want a nice man just with the accent being on 'Man' rather than Nice. Guys you can show that you are assertive without being a jerk. For example, making plans without asking first can show that you are capable of making decisions. "I'm hoping you are free __ and like ___ because I have got ticket/made reservations etc for__." You will still appear considerate because you ARE asking her opinion but do not seem weak because you were waiting for direction from her first. Personally I like it when a guy goes to hold my hand or kiss me without asking first; even if I haven't made up my mind about them, it immediately forces you to consider them in that context.
Puppy dog eyes scare me off because I know from experience how terrible it feels to disappoint someone who has had you on a pedestal. I have given up on a few Nice guys I've liked because they were too scared to make any moves at all... and SURE I can make the moves but I dont want to! It doesnt make me feel feminine (sexy). Note: Even once youre in a relationship, begging for sex is ALWAYS pathetic. If you want sex, make time for sex then make her want it.
So be your nice guy self AND do these things: Speak up. Make decisions. Take risks. Leave the Bad boys with the stupid chicks.
I'm very surprised that yours is the first post telling this story..
ok so low spec printers are now considered throw away items so use whatever ink you like people..but I have worked in the past as a service technician for both Epson and Roland pro-graphics printers, and have seen the damage that using third party inks will do to these printers. The short term savings with using cheaper inks ALWAYS cost the customer way more than they bargained for, especially if the resulting damage voided their warranty.
My customers could spend AU$25K on a printer and they work them 24/7 because the business depends on it. They often have a 10 or 15year warranty but that is only the predicted life span that has been tested using the genuine inks. Would you risk a 10year warranty when replacing one head alone can cost $3k plus labour, let alone the downtime and cost to business waiting for parts to arrive..? Amazingly people still do take this risk, I assume because they, like many others posting here, assume the ink quality is as good, when it simply isn't.
It was certainly my impression that Epson spends a great deal of money and resources on new ink technology.. the ink more so than the machine makes for the quality of the print.
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For a demonstration of 2 see Bill Hick's 'Revelations'
He was a fan of this guy..
(wiki) 'Perhaps the most famous of Terence McKenna's theories and observations is his explanation for the origin of modern human consciousness and culture. McKenna theorized that as the North African jungles receded, near the end of the most recent ice age, giving way to savannas and grasslands, a branch of our tree-dwelling primate ancestors left the forest canopy and began to live in the open areas outside of the forest. There they experimented with new varieties of foods as they adapted, physically and mentally, to their new environment.
Among the new food items found in this new environment were psilocybin-containing mushrooms'
I'm female who has been reading Slashdot for ages.. I rarely post as I'm happy to let you boys think we're not here so I can enjoy the usual candour.
I've dumped plenty of hot (physically fit) powerful (successful) men, and alternatively have adored some men to which either short or geeky or hairy could probably be applied. Why? Because these hot powerful guys I've met seemed happy to move immediately into a relationship with me based on shallow criteria (criterion). Looks good + doesn't need their money. Apparently they didn't need to know another thing more about me because of the way they would interrupt me mid sentence to interject with another story about themselves. They must have assumed I had an equivalent list as they always seemed shocked when I declined to see them again. Note to jocks: If your date hasn't said anything for the last thirty minutes, is grinding her teeth and narrowing her eyes at you across the table, then its not going well! And the percent at which your business has grown in the last quarter or how many sets you hit at the gym this morning are not going to get you the girl. ...listening, asking interested questions, and offering anecdotal stories about yourself that demonstrate you are following the conversation or have shared similar experience, maybe will. And this is something that geeky or introverted people are generally much better at.
But!
Often enough I've agreed to a date with a man, that I've not been initially attracted too simply because he had the confidence to ask. Ive then been pleasantly surprised to find him brilliant and charismatic company and the kind of date you don't want to end. It may be because I am a geek too but I really don't think anybody should bother with a date that is not into your intellect and personality.
Arrogant handsome bastard men might get noticed first but that doesn't make them what women are looking for. Women DO love nice men. I'm a nice girl, I want a nice man just with the accent being on 'Man' rather than Nice. Guys you can show that you are assertive without being a jerk. For example, making plans without asking first can show that you are capable of making decisions. "I'm hoping you are free __ and like ___ because I have got ticket/made reservations etc for__." You will still appear considerate because you ARE asking her opinion but do not seem weak because you were waiting for direction from her first. Personally I like it when a guy goes to hold my hand or kiss me without asking first; even if I haven't made up my mind about them, it immediately forces you to consider them in that context.
Puppy dog eyes scare me off because I know from experience how terrible it feels to disappoint someone who has had you on a pedestal. I have given up on a few Nice guys I've liked because they were too scared to make any moves at all... and SURE I can make the moves but I dont want to! It doesnt make me feel feminine (sexy). Note: Even once youre in a relationship, begging for sex is ALWAYS pathetic. If you want sex, make time for sex then make her want it.
So be your nice guy self AND do these things: Speak up. Make decisions. Take risks. Leave the Bad boys with the stupid chicks.
I'm very surprised that yours is the first post telling this story.. ok so low spec printers are now considered throw away items so use whatever ink you like people ..but I have worked in the past as a service technician for both Epson and Roland pro-graphics printers, and have seen the damage that using third party inks will do to these printers. The short term savings with using cheaper inks ALWAYS cost the customer way more than they bargained for, especially if the resulting damage voided their warranty.
My customers could spend AU$25K on a printer and they work them 24/7 because the business depends on it. They often have a 10 or 15year warranty but that is only the predicted life span that has been tested using the genuine inks. Would you risk a 10year warranty when replacing one head alone can cost $3k plus labour, let alone the downtime and cost to business waiting for parts to arrive..? Amazingly people still do take this risk, I assume because they, like many others posting here, assume the ink quality is as good, when it simply isn't.
It was certainly my impression that Epson spends a great deal of money and resources on new ink technology.. the ink more so than the machine makes for the quality of the print.