Because we only know a limited set of conditions that promote life, and a lot of ones that as far as we can tell prevent it. This understanding may change as we discover more.
Life does not necessarily equal an advanced technological civilisation that we could detect or understand, not to mention that there's plenty of theories that may account for Fermi. The Doomsday argument and the Singularity are just 2 possibilities. There's plenty more, the problem is that until we actually find another civilisation, evidence of one, or conclusively prove they don't exist now or haven't existed... then we're still left with the paradox.
"Cloud" refers to a symbol used in network organization charts and data flow diagrams to refer to a connection across a large network. Something being "in the cloud" is on the other side of this symbol, namely on leased servers in someone else's data center.
In other words, it's what we used to call 'the black box'. Once data enters the black box, it shouldn't matter to the app.
I'm guessing that the PETA and the Red Cross are both just trying to grab headlines with a move that is blatantly stupid. At least, I hope I'm giving their marketing people more credit than their membership.
So you're saying that the GP is an illiterate dumbass? (Your words, not mine). My point was that possibly it was the GP's own pre-conceptions that were the problem and not the article itself. Considering the article contains the following:
So it’s ironic that the damage done by mining is now playing a key role in terms of safeguarding the town’s financial future. “There’s a lot of money in toxic waste,” says Donald, noting that in recent years BP-Arco has poured $800 million into the cleanup of Butte and the Clark Fork River. “I think Butte would be a ghost town if not for those hundreds of millions of dollars,” he says."
it strikes me as pretty fair and balanced on the whole.
Yes, but my point was that shouldn't we try to study them first to understand if there *is* any benefit prior to extinction. It's a cold point of view, but we'd need to know before these species become extinct. I don't necessarily believe in the views I'm espousing here. I'm treating the OP as an intellectual exercise.
The appropriate/. QOTD at the bottom of the page is "IF I HAD A MINE SHAFT, I don't think I would just abandon it. There's got to be a better way. -- Jack Handley, The New Mexican, 1988."
I agree with your basic viewpoint, but consider the benefits of at least getting a decent chance to study a wide variety of organisms before they go extinct. Shouldn't we try to preserve as much as possible until we have the resources to understand them fully? From a purely economic POV, more valuable compounds like those found from these extremophiles 'many of which have shown great promise as producers of potential anti-cancer agents and anti-inflammatories.' surely has to be a consideration? If an organism or species is wiped out before we have a decent chance to study it, don't we lose those sorts of opportunities?
So recycling is mandatory, but people in the US go without healthcare? No offense intended guys and gals in the US, but the priorities of your lawmakers seem a little skewed.
Fantastic, so now Facebook has the right of determining valid trademarks, on top of all the personal data it collects. I may be cynical here, but I get the feeling that 'playing nice' will involve the largest payment in combination with the best legal team.
Reminds me of how China would constantly get hit with human-rights abuses accusations, then they started writing up biased reports against everyone else. "See, everyone else in the world is just as bad!"
Generally, you don't have to look too far for human rights abuses when capital punishment is in effect.
At what point did I mention sex workers? Your assumption that someone transgendered has to be a sex worker is the offensive one. As the AC replying to you pointed out, it is a cultural part of Phillipino life. You may note that I said "trying to sleep with", I would assume that there would be no trying if it was a sex worker in that you would pay them and it would happen. You are showing *your* prejudices in your response, not mine.
I've been down-voted for this already? Seriously? Apart from the last part of my post, I wasn't being facetious; and it was a relayed opinion from someone who has a lot of experience in this particular area.
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Plausable deniability, here's an example for the ages.
Because we only know a limited set of conditions that promote life, and a lot of ones that as far as we can tell prevent it. This understanding may change as we discover more.
Life does not necessarily equal an advanced technological civilisation that we could detect or understand, not to mention that there's plenty of theories that may account for Fermi. The Doomsday argument and the Singularity are just 2 possibilities. There's plenty more, the problem is that until we actually find another civilisation, evidence of one, or conclusively prove they don't exist now or haven't existed... then we're still left with the paradox.
"Cloud" refers to a symbol used in network organization charts and data flow diagrams to refer to a connection across a large network. Something being "in the cloud" is on the other side of this symbol, namely on leased servers in someone else's data center.
In other words, it's what we used to call 'the black box'. Once data enters the black box, it shouldn't matter to the app.
As soon as you supply your information to a 2nd party, it's no longer *your* information. It's a sad state of affairs, but a reality of life.
Yes, because a desire to play games and security are mutually exclusive. /end sarcasm
I'm guessing that the PETA and the Red Cross are both just trying to grab headlines with a move that is blatantly stupid. At least, I hope I'm giving their marketing people more credit than their membership.
Oh, and in case you missed the fact. BP *does* own the site, so why not mention them?
No shit. Any literate dumbass can see that.
So you're saying that the GP is an illiterate dumbass? (Your words, not mine). My point was that possibly it was the GP's own pre-conceptions that were the problem and not the article itself. Considering the article contains the following:
So it’s ironic that the damage done by mining is now playing a key role in terms of safeguarding the town’s financial future. “There’s a lot of money in toxic waste,” says Donald, noting that in recent years BP-Arco has poured $800 million into the cleanup of Butte and the Clark Fork River. “I think Butte would be a ghost town if not for those hundreds of millions of dollars,” he says."
it strikes me as pretty fair and balanced on the whole.
Yes, but my point was that shouldn't we try to study them first to understand if there *is* any benefit prior to extinction. It's a cold point of view, but we'd need to know before these species become extinct. I don't necessarily believe in the views I'm espousing here. I'm treating the OP as an intellectual exercise.
The appropriate /. QOTD at the bottom of the page is "IF I HAD A MINE SHAFT, I don't think I would just abandon it. There's got to be a better way. -- Jack Handley, The New Mexican, 1988."
"BP-owned toxic lake" I'll be the last to support our crony commie-capitalist system, but that's pretty far fetched agitprop.
They did say BP-owned, not BP-caused/created. So technically it's accurate.
I agree with your basic viewpoint, but consider the benefits of at least getting a decent chance to study a wide variety of organisms before they go extinct. Shouldn't we try to preserve as much as possible until we have the resources to understand them fully? From a purely economic POV, more valuable compounds like those found from these extremophiles 'many of which have shown great promise as producers of potential anti-cancer agents and anti-inflammatories.' surely has to be a consideration? If an organism or species is wiped out before we have a decent chance to study it, don't we lose those sorts of opportunities?
So recycling is mandatory, but people in the US go without healthcare? No offense intended guys and gals in the US, but the priorities of your lawmakers seem a little skewed.
Fantastic, so now Facebook has the right of determining valid trademarks, on top of all the personal data it collects. I may be cynical here, but I get the feeling that 'playing nice' will involve the largest payment in combination with the best legal team.
That joke is going to miss most of /. I'll just pre-emptively 'whoosh' for anyone else who posts in reply.
Reminds me of how China would constantly get hit with human-rights abuses accusations, then they started writing up biased reports against everyone else. "See, everyone else in the world is just as bad!"
Generally, you don't have to look too far for human rights abuses when capital punishment is in effect.
Can i clean your clock?
I misread that and took it as a proposition, thought I was on adult matchmaker for a second or two.
At what point did I mention sex workers? Your assumption that someone transgendered has to be a sex worker is the offensive one. As the AC replying to you pointed out, it is a cultural part of Phillipino life. You may note that I said "trying to sleep with", I would assume that there would be no trying if it was a sex worker in that you would pay them and it would happen. You are showing *your* prejudices in your response, not mine.
The Onion has a lot to answer for; http://www.theonion.com/video/cias-facebook-program-dramatically-cut-agencys-cos,19753/
Creepy, definitely creepy.
Actually, thinking about it... it's understandable. Everyone hates call center managers and everyone associated with them, guilt by association. :)
I've been down-voted for this already? Seriously? Apart from the last part of my post, I wasn't being facetious; and it was a relayed opinion from someone who has a lot of experience in this particular area.
Oh, and that customer service in some cases requires that radically different timezones are used.
From what I understand of it, it's that Phillipinos generally have better English skills and an accent that is related to some US accents
It is when racism is used to fight racism.