But really, think about it. How did they pick the name?
Sample Scenario:
Co-Founder 1: I want to start an IT company. Want to join? Co-Founder 2: Sure, that sounds interesting. What will our company be named? Co-Founder 1: Let's go blatantly obvious. Co-Founder 2: "Grey Hat Research" it is. Co-Founder 1: Heh. Good guys finish last.
"In Germany they came first for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up."
- Martin Niemoeller
The elderly I know love the internet. My Grandfather has greatly enjoyed watching youtube videos. (Not surprisingly, they are all about farming, as he was a farmer for 40+ yrs.) My grandmother loves reading and sending emails to all of her grand kids. (Plus, DSL is now cheaper than most Dial-up. DSL starts at $15/month, and dial-up still varies from $10-$25/month.) For the last 4 years, they have had a faster internet connection then me, and they live in rural Alma MI. It's not that I didn't want a faster internet connection, it that it wasn't available to me. Often, what happens is that cable or DSL providers hook up one area, but often leave small holes in their coverage in areas that have a lower population density. That's what happened to us. It was only after 3 years of begging and pleading that ATT hooked us up with DSL, and the max speed is only 1.5mb/s. When the TV first came out no-one "needed" it. Even the oldest senior citizens love to watch a baseball game on TV now.
If the Wii (The most underpowered next gen console) can play AAC files (Which it can) then all devices should be supported. If they are not, blame the manufacturer.
This forwards my idea that there is no holy grail-esque "cure to cancer." Instead therapies and treatments will continue to advance, and increase the survivability of cancer. This cyberknife, if I understand the procedure correctly, uses high intensity focused gamma rays to destroy cancer cells. I could go into detail... but wikipedia would be easier to go to, and more accurate. In any case, the cure for cancer is a technological journey, not a magical vial of fluorescent green liquid.
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I wrote her an email. Thanks for the address. It follows, verbatim:
"Dear Deborah Taylor Tate,
I recently became aware of your support of DRM (Digital Rights Management) and ISP (Internet Service Provider) filtering. I am deeply disappointed in your decision and will factor your policies choices, among other things, in with my vote in the next national election. In any case, I urge you to drop your support of DRM and ISP filtering because of the numerous economic and constitutional issues they raise. ISP filtering is akin to having the USPS read all of your mail before delivering it to you, "For national security purposes." Is that really necessary? Is the average American guilty until proven innocent? DRM is a sneaky way of saying "Ha, I lied, you only rented that movie, you don't really own that copy." When they decide that not enough people care about the product (This decision is completely arbitrary, by the way), they end DRM support. This has happened time and time again, and one merely has to look as far as Wikipedia for numerous examples. Although, on a more positive note, I am glad that you at least make decisions at all, and don't equivocate, like some politicians we know.
A discontented American Citizen,
Cameron McAvoy."
Although this sounds good, it will still have the same drawbacks as the current 3g network. Currently, every ISP of the 3g networks throttles your connection after 5gb (a month). A faster speed just means I use up my limit even faster.
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No, aiding others is illegal too. It makes you an accomplice or accessory to the crime.
Is that why your posting as AC?
"It is best to keep your mouth shut and appear a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt" -Mark Twain
I agree. Except that you quoted the wrong guy. Or rather, the wrong text. It's a paraphrase of the Bible. Proverbs 17:28.
But really, think about it. How did they pick the name?
Sample Scenario:
Co-Founder 1: I want to start an IT company. Want to join?
Co-Founder 2: Sure, that sounds interesting. What will our company be named?
Co-Founder 1: Let's go blatantly obvious.
Co-Founder 2: "Grey Hat Research" it is.
Co-Founder 1: Heh. Good guys finish last.
Seriously, what must they have been thinking?
Is Houston being smart by hiring a company called "Gray Hat Research"?
I believe this quote applies:
"In Germany they came first for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up."
- Martin Niemoeller
Nah, it just has to be this:
NEW! WINDOWS 7! IT'S NOT VISTA!
Translation to English:
People, if given power, will create a mob rule that will ultimately kill anyone who is any way unique or different.
See:Genocide
The elderly I know love the internet. My Grandfather has greatly enjoyed watching youtube videos. (Not surprisingly, they are all about farming, as he was a farmer for 40+ yrs.) My grandmother loves reading and sending emails to all of her grand kids. (Plus, DSL is now cheaper than most Dial-up. DSL starts at $15/month, and dial-up still varies from $10-$25/month.) For the last 4 years, they have had a faster internet connection then me, and they live in rural Alma MI. It's not that I didn't want a faster internet connection, it that it wasn't available to me. Often, what happens is that cable or DSL providers hook up one area, but often leave small holes in their coverage in areas that have a lower population density. That's what happened to us. It was only after 3 years of begging and pleading that ATT hooked us up with DSL, and the max speed is only 1.5mb/s. When the TV first came out no-one "needed" it. Even the oldest senior citizens love to watch a baseball game on TV now.
This would lead to "Apple Rescues EU from evil Microsoft." deal. It would cost MS far more than they would get in satisfaction from burning bridges.
I can see it now.
Installing "Windows 7" Step 6 of 10:
Picking which web browser is right for you. If you need help visit us at www.microsoft.com.
1.) Internet Explorer 8
DEFAULT CHOICE
RECOMMENDED CHOICE
2.) Other (Advanced)
(Only recommend for Advanced Users)
Looks like its time to bail on those life/health insurance stocks.
http://gaygamer.net/2009/01/video_star_wars_battlefront_3.html
Wherever photons = light?
Uh protons =! light. Electrons = Light.
If the Wii (The most underpowered next gen console) can play AAC files (Which it can) then all devices should be supported. If they are not, blame the manufacturer.
This forwards my idea that there is no holy grail-esque "cure to cancer." Instead therapies and treatments will continue to advance, and increase the survivability of cancer. This cyberknife, if I understand the procedure correctly, uses high intensity focused gamma rays to destroy cancer cells. I could go into detail... but wikipedia would be easier to go to, and more accurate. In any case, the cure for cancer is a technological journey, not a magical vial of fluorescent green liquid.
This is old news. It has happened before. Case and Point.
Santa knows who's been naughty....
I'm sorry, but the UN is a failure. The proof lies in their own charter. The UN Charter says it was made to:
"To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind..."
In the 150+ major world conflicts since the formation of the UN, the UN has intervened in two. The Korean war and the 1st gulf war.
2/150 = .01333 or 1.33% success. At any school, that is an F.
This prompted Congress to pass a landmark anti-spam bill
Duh.
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So? I will still factor in that some idiot appointed (G. W.) her.
I wrote her an email. Thanks for the address. It follows, verbatim: "Dear Deborah Taylor Tate, I recently became aware of your support of DRM (Digital Rights Management) and ISP (Internet Service Provider) filtering. I am deeply disappointed in your decision and will factor your policies choices, among other things, in with my vote in the next national election. In any case, I urge you to drop your support of DRM and ISP filtering because of the numerous economic and constitutional issues they raise. ISP filtering is akin to having the USPS read all of your mail before delivering it to you, "For national security purposes." Is that really necessary? Is the average American guilty until proven innocent? DRM is a sneaky way of saying "Ha, I lied, you only rented that movie, you don't really own that copy." When they decide that not enough people care about the product (This decision is completely arbitrary, by the way), they end DRM support. This has happened time and time again, and one merely has to look as far as Wikipedia for numerous examples. Although, on a more positive note, I am glad that you at least make decisions at all, and don't equivocate, like some politicians we know. A discontented American Citizen, Cameron McAvoy."
Although this sounds good, it will still have the same drawbacks as the current 3g network. Currently, every ISP of the 3g networks throttles your connection after 5gb (a month). A faster speed just means I use up my limit even faster.
I can't believe no one has said this so far. So I will. "Space Elevator."