If you haven't tried it yet, hit Summit's Maibock. It's like three beers in one - it'll make you cross-eyed and happy real fast-like, all the while remaining tasty.
I've tried micros from all over, and I'm still amazed at how *good* Summit is. Then again, a beer snob friend of mine hates the stuff, so my opinion is hardly the last word on the subject.
Okay, moderate my ass down, but Operation Mindcrime was my favorite album for about 6 years. I don't listen to the genre anymore, but that album still ranks in my top 10 and probably always will. Hell, I still know all the lyrics to every song.
Read David Brin's "Earth". A good book that involves the life and times of Earth in the early 21st century. Also explains fairly well synthetic black holes, how they're contained, and a great new science called 'Cavitronics'. It also has an interesting theory (that I've seen in other science fiction) on the creation of the universe.
Does this mean he's no longer the 'Unquestioned' lord of the internet? I've been waiting for someone to take him down - it seemed so easy. Just question him...
My Geranium-powered Beowulf cluster in front of my house processes like shit. And it's using a lot more than 25 atom channels. So unless adding more peat moss would help (mulching worked a little) I would have to say IBM is barking up the wrong tree.
Use of vulgarities is not an indication of a small vocabulary. It is use of expressive words. Nothing more, nothing less. You obviously don't know enough people with large word lists.
Could you be more specific on the source? 100 computers for every man, woman, child and fetus on the planet seems a little steep. Unless you're talking about the computer in my car, toaster and TV.
Agreed on the energy thing though. The refridgerator is the most energy-intensive device in most homes. While computers have resulted in a drop in energy consumption as a whole (instant communications vs. snail mail/fax/delivery) they still have a long way to go before becoming true environmentally correct devices.
The six computers at home running 24/7 is evidence of my hypocrisy.
I lived in Texas during the early 80's heat wave (over 100 F for about three months, usually over 110 F). Aside from sleeping, I spent the entire time outside. Didn't even suck according to my flawed human memory. A/C is nice, but by no means a necessity.
Jon presented a clear argument that will benefit everyone, including the converted. I discuss issues with my friends that we all agree on, but the act of discussion clarifies and strengthens the subject in our mind. Dialogue need not always be confrontational.
Agreed on all points. The Second Law is not an issue here, I believe. Visualize:
Morpheus sees the fields of humans being born, maintained and killed by the AI as a 'crop'. Tubes and wires emanate from the bodies. Conclusion: humans are being used as biological energy sources to supplement fusion.
Morpheus makes a stupid assumption. Humanity's greatest asset is the mind. You may as well raise cattle, or trillions of chinchillas. But if you need a foundation for a massive neural network...
Dan Simmons approached this in the Hyperion series. An AI using human brains as fuel for a computational network. This also allows for another twist to come into play the next two movies: the AIs' very existence is dependant on the humans they have shackled. They live in the cracks of the human mind.
Mmm, sorry sucka, but as a longtime afficionado of HK films I can say with great righteousness that The Matrix did good by its influences. Anime, Mr. Woo, every good kung fu flick made... they all culminated in a lovely blend of strengths. The fight scenes were as good or better than 90% of HK's (there's a lot of shitty ones out there, granted) and the John Woo angles and speeds were dead-on.
I can't stick up for anything else, I don't consider myself an adept in any other genre. But don't diss on the Asian influences - they were lovingly and exceptionally well done.
BTW, the melodrama and posturing were Anime beasts. You missed the reference, but I forgive you.
Yeah, the deer could use its razor-sharp claws, er - hooves and slash you to death! "Where is my high powered laser-sighted assault rifle?" you will cry as the vicious herbivore sprays your blood everywhere. Thinking about taking on a flock of ducks just makes me shudder. We don't need no stinkin' technology!
THANK YOU for dumping. I was a 'borderline' case in highschool - played D&D, questioned authority, wore strange clothing (because my family was poor), but was an athlete and got good grades. You know what? I still have an acid taste in my mouth from the way myself and others were treated.
Right after the shootings I had a horrid nightmare about my 10-year reunion (which has not occured quite yet) where I felt completely left out and useless. All the shit I went through came flooding back in technicolor. It's strange that after all of these years a part of my brain has stored and calalogued the pain. I think, on some level, it still effects me.
Just to reiterate, I didn't have it nearly as bad as others. I can't imagine what children who fit in even worse had to go through.
And for all of you sympathetic readers out there who think kids should just 'ignore the jocks' or 'deal with it': these are children. Most have dealt with being ostracized for years, since they were 5 and 6 years old. A system that's been hating them since they could read, eroding their self-respect and strength until they have to apply a distinct effort to just make it through school. I've seen it happen, I still see it happen. We (meaning all of us who have escaped) must do something to help them.
Most gun owners have some sort of Rambo fantasy of fighting a corrupt US government with their pistols and a heroic gleam in their eye. What they don't seem to realize is that legions of fat white men with handguns would last about 1.5 seconds against ONE of the soldiers our military turns out. I was raised in the Army, and I have a healthy respect for the machines soldiers become over the years. If the military is against the populace, we don't have a snowball's chance in hell, guns or not. If the military is for the people, then we don't have a problem, do we?
So for all of you badass nerds out there stroking your weapons: chill. When the big bad government comes for you, take comfort in the knowledge that there isn't damn thing you can do...
We were probably screaming at the radio in unison. I heard the same program, and it never ceases to amaze me when 'experts' on adolescent behavior spew the most ignorant garbage.
I'm a firm believer that there are two ways to teach a child: raise them, or graze them. If you pay attention to them, teach them and learn with them, you're raising them. Put them in front of a TV, you're turning them into cows that feed exclusively off of the media.
I heard on NPR just a little bit later a woman talking about how to protect your younger children from the news coverage on the massacre. She recommended that you monitor the channels they watch, or better yet, get some VCR tapes. WHAT THE HELL?? Ever heard of turning the fucking TV off? I was raised without one, and other than the fact that I couldn't join in on the reminescing of last week's SNL, I did just fine. Why is considered necessary to use the TV as a tool for distracting you children until they're 18? My GOD, you might actually have to entertain the little bastards for a few hours a day!
America will continue to see an increase in this type of violence. Other countries will begin to see this in time. The bleed-over of US culture is becoming almost cancerous.
Um, Corel will probably want to sell their suite some day. Giving it to an entire country is good PR. Giving it to a city in the US will simply create a precedent they may not want to back up...
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W.A.V.E. is attempting to take the place of responsible parenting and accountability. Take this fucker to the top.
Hey, a homey from my hood.
If you haven't tried it yet, hit Summit's Maibock. It's like three beers in one - it'll make you cross-eyed and happy real fast-like, all the while remaining tasty.
I've tried micros from all over, and I'm still amazed at how *good* Summit is. Then again, a beer snob friend of mine hates the stuff, so my opinion is hardly the last word on the subject.
LOpht has probably been around longer than you've been 'doing computers', freak. Respect your elders.
Read David Brin's "Earth". A good book that involves the life and times of Earth in the early 21st century. Also explains fairly well synthetic black holes, how they're contained, and a great new science called 'Cavitronics'.
It also has an interesting theory (that I've seen in other science fiction) on the creation of the universe.
Does this mean he's no longer the 'Unquestioned' lord of the internet? I've been waiting for someone to take him down - it seemed so easy. Just question him...
My Geranium-powered Beowulf cluster in front of my house processes like shit. And it's using a lot more than 25 atom channels. So unless adding more peat moss would help (mulching worked a little) I would have to say IBM is barking up the wrong tree.
Man, everyone is proving points today, Mr. North Dakota.
Both come out on Wednesday. I'm assuming you're in an Onion city...
Unfortunately, I'm not. Have to subscribe =(
ONCE AGAIN...
Use of vulgarities is not an indication of a small vocabulary. It is use of expressive words. Nothing more, nothing less. You obviously don't know enough people with large word lists.
Could you be more specific on the source? 100 computers for every man, woman, child and fetus on the planet seems a little steep. Unless you're talking about the computer in my car, toaster and TV.
Agreed on the energy thing though. The refridgerator is the most energy-intensive device in most homes. While computers have resulted in a drop in energy consumption as a whole (instant communications vs. snail mail/fax/delivery) they still have a long way to go before becoming true environmentally correct devices.
The six computers at home running 24/7 is evidence of my hypocrisy.
I lived in Texas during the early 80's heat wave (over 100 F for about three months, usually over 110 F). Aside from sleeping, I spent the entire time outside. Didn't even suck according to my flawed human memory. A/C is nice, but by no means a necessity.
I was a dry heat though...
Theoretically the energetic modus operandi of gravity. Read:t ml
http://www.corepower.com/~relfaq/grav_radiation.h
Jon presented a clear argument that will benefit everyone, including the converted. I discuss issues with my friends that we all agree on, but the act of discussion clarifies and strengthens the subject in our mind. Dialogue need not always be confrontational.
Agreed on all points. The Second Law is not an issue here, I believe. Visualize:
Morpheus sees the fields of humans being born, maintained and killed by the AI as a 'crop'. Tubes and wires emanate from the bodies. Conclusion: humans are being used as biological energy sources to supplement fusion.
Morpheus makes a stupid assumption. Humanity's greatest asset is the mind. You may as well raise cattle, or trillions of chinchillas. But if you need a foundation for a massive neural network...
Dan Simmons approached this in the Hyperion series. An AI using human brains as fuel for a computational network. This also allows for another twist to come into play the next two movies: the AIs' very existence is dependant on the humans they have shackled. They live in the cracks of the human mind.
Mmm, sorry sucka, but as a longtime afficionado of HK films I can say with great righteousness that The Matrix did good by its influences. Anime, Mr. Woo, every good kung fu flick made... they all culminated in a lovely blend of strengths. The fight scenes were as good or better than 90% of HK's (there's a lot of shitty ones out there, granted) and the John Woo angles and speeds were dead-on.
I can't stick up for anything else, I don't consider myself an adept in any other genre. But don't diss on the Asian influences - they were lovingly and exceptionally well done.
BTW, the melodrama and posturing were Anime beasts. You missed the reference, but I forgive you.
Goofy door/vents == Air exchange system.
Yeah, the deer could use its razor-sharp claws, er - hooves and slash you to death! "Where is my high powered laser-sighted assault rifle?" you will cry as the vicious herbivore sprays your blood everywhere. Thinking about taking on a flock of ducks just makes me shudder. We don't need no stinkin' technology!
Right after the shootings I had a horrid nightmare about my 10-year reunion (which has not occured quite yet) where I felt completely left out and useless. All the shit I went through came flooding back in technicolor. It's strange that after all of these years a part of my brain has stored and calalogued the pain. I think, on some level, it still effects me.
Just to reiterate, I didn't have it nearly as bad as others. I can't imagine what children who fit in even worse had to go through.
And for all of you sympathetic readers out there who think kids should just 'ignore the jocks' or 'deal with it': these are children. Most have dealt with being ostracized for years, since they were 5 and 6 years old. A system that's been hating them since they could read, eroding their self-respect and strength until they have to apply a distinct effort to just make it through school. I've seen it happen, I still see it happen. We (meaning all of us who have escaped) must do something to help them.
Most gun owners have some sort of Rambo fantasy of fighting a corrupt US government with their pistols and a heroic gleam in their eye. What they don't seem to realize is that legions of fat white men with handguns would last about 1.5 seconds against ONE of the soldiers our military turns out. I was raised in the Army, and I have a healthy respect for the machines soldiers become over the years. If the military is against the populace, we don't have a snowball's chance in hell, guns or not. If the military is for the people, then we don't have a problem, do we?
So for all of you badass nerds out there stroking your weapons: chill. When the big bad government comes for you, take comfort in the knowledge that there isn't damn thing you can do...
We were probably screaming at the radio in unison. I heard the same program, and it never ceases to amaze me when 'experts' on adolescent behavior spew the most ignorant garbage.
I'm a firm believer that there are two ways to teach a child: raise them, or graze them. If you pay attention to them, teach them and learn with them, you're raising them. Put them in front of a TV, you're turning them into cows that feed exclusively off of the media.
I heard on NPR just a little bit later a woman talking about how to protect your younger children from the news coverage on the massacre. She recommended that you monitor the channels they watch, or better yet, get some VCR tapes. WHAT THE HELL?? Ever heard of turning the fucking TV off? I was raised without one, and other than the fact that I couldn't join in on the reminescing of last week's SNL, I did just fine. Why is considered necessary to use the TV as a tool for distracting you children until they're 18? My GOD, you might actually have to entertain the little bastards for a few hours a day!
America will continue to see an increase in this type of violence. Other countries will begin to see this in time. The bleed-over of US culture is becoming almost cancerous.
Signed, one bitter little bastard.
I've gone full circle from finding obscene stupidity angering to merely fascinating.
Um, Corel will probably want to sell their suite some day. Giving it to an entire country is good PR. Giving it to a city in the US will simply create a precedent they may not want to back up...
Um, Little Buddha. *grin*
Uh, exactly. I get sick of tappity-tapping in code, I browse Slashdot. Makes all of my woes go away!
BTW, it's 'Minds are like Parachutes, they work poorly with lots of holes in them'