Well, golly-gee. I started college in 1996, and finished in 2000, that right there explains all of the reported fluctuations in software piracy by college students right there!
The airplane comment does raise a good point, though. With current restrictions on carry-on items on airplanes, would it be even possible to bring one of these fuel cells on a plane? I am pretty sure that bringing a volatile chemical that could be made into a bomb onto an airplane would be frowned upon by regulating bodies.
I thought that I was alone in my lack of enthusiasm for console gaming, but am releived to find out that I am not.
For me it seems that console games just can't hold my attention for more than 10 minutes or so. Past that, I just get bored and go do something else. The same thing has seemed to happen to me with television as well. Just kind of seems that the older I get, the shorter my attention span for things that I used to like gets.
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I can imagine that "The Gov" Jesse Ventura probably messed it up to be the people instead of the masses.
While I agree with PDA being a "gas guzzler," don't discoutn the power usage of the antenna on your cell.
I have noticed a considerable decline in the size of cell phone batteries lately, and an increase in standby time. In fact, I can leave my new phone on for about a week, if I don't talk at all. I think that this is due to newer chip tech being implemented.
The downside of having the smaller batteries is the decrease in talk time due to the power consumed by the antenna. Newer cell phones seem to have shorter talk times than older phones, mine being around 2.5 hrs.
Having a sronger power plant on the phone will allow users to actually be able to talk for extended times without worry of running out of juice.
As far as I can tell, there only needs to be one copy made from a CD in order to have the data distributed widely. A better mousetrap will lead to a better mouse. This really makes any attempt to make copying impossible a very futile effort.
The only way I can see a CD not being copied is if it is music that no one at all wants to hear.
Speaking of President Bush's job, I cannot help but think of what he must be going through emotionally right now. I can only imagine that he has not slept much since Tuesday, and has also been doing nothing but work. Put simply, being the president at this moment would probably be one of the most stressful jobs in the world.
Now, I am sure that there are a lot of slashdot readers that have stressful jobs (80 hr week, plant down, network down, no coffee, etc), but I believe that being the president makes a person actually age faster. Many pictures and paintings of past presidents throughout their careers show what appears to be rapid aging, minus the fact that they are actually aging of course. With the presidency comes quite a bit of responsibility, and this takes its toll.
Mr. Bush did ask for the job, as with those who preceded him. He even worked very hard to get it, but I have pity on the president for the damage that being the president does to a person's family, emotions, and person.
Thank you for the response, it made me understand the project better.
Two questions, if you are still watching this thread...
-With the 7-axis arm, is that just for the gripping end, or are you refering to the entire arm? I see a possible control difficulty, as two joysticks are quite effective with only six degrees of freedom (x, y, z, pitch, yaw, and roll), but having that extra DOF (wherever it is) would make manuvering a bit hairy. Maybe I am reading that wrong, as the seventh DOF may be the manipulator itself. Could you clarify?
-What did you choose for the spring rate, damping ratio, and natural frequency of the suspension? Many earth-bound cars us a natural frequency of 1Hz, or there-abouts, but with different gravity, many things change. It could be very likely that the bumps come along at 1Hz, thus resonating the system, and making all sorts of bad things happen:).
This is all very interesting to me, and I hope that you are still reading.
I find this design quite interesting. It is really unfortunate that so many people are nit-picking at things just to take up space on the page. Two that stand out to me are the metal wheels suggestion, and the exposed suspension parts comment. I wonder if that fellow has ever seen any sort of an ATV in action. It is good that you are keeping the big picture in mind, and leaving the color of the paint until last.
I was wondering if you could either post or email a list of specifications for this vehicle. If there is one from the Mars Society, it would be fine, but one that the team came up with would be a little more interesting. Having designed a couple of things here and there, I would really like to know more about what you would like this vehicle to do.
Six years ago, I was in a severe crash. I was hit head-on by a drunk driver. I was in a VW golf (rated 2nd in front crash tests), and the drunk had a crown victoria. I broke every bone in my face, it really hurt bad. One of my friends broke three vertibre, he was in the hospital for three months. The drunk was not hurt at all.
From my observations, in colisions, the occupants of a smaller car are usually seriously punished.
This movie could develop a cult following, raising the otherwise crappy flick into movie infamy. I am not saying that it will get to the same level as Rocky Horror, (nor am I saying anything bad about Rocky Horror) but it has potential. The author of the book that it was based on will start it, and being posted on slashdot will give it a much needed boost.
Soon theaters will be filled late at night, week after week, by the same group of people. They will chant obscure sayings at random times during the show, and throw strange objects at the screen. Some will dress as the main charachters, but most will dress as man-animals.
This movie will spawn an underground culture of its own.
A friend of mine, who is a bit on the paranoid side, (he is the kind who thinks that the world is out to get him) has been preparing for what he calls "planet buster" solar flares. He tells me that they could knock out the power grids of major cities. He has been preparing for the panic of the masses for years now, collecting rations, learning about survival, etc. I don't really know about the possible reality of this, but it seemed to be an amusing anectdote (sp) for this story.
We demand the ability to open the hood of our cars because it gives us, the consumer, control over the product... But if he overcharges us, won't fix the problem we are having or refuses to install that musical horn we always wanted -- well, there are 10,000 other car-repair companies that would be happy to have our business.
This is a great analogy...
I can see it now, soon there will be thousands upon thousands of software "mechanic" shops, where software owners who do not know much about what they own can take their stuff to have bugs fixed.
I just hope that such establishments do not treat their clients in a similar manner of many auto shops, with the attitude "they don't know anything about this, so let's take them to the cleaners."
I find it very difficult to believe that the only thing that is wrong with this book is that the reflections might wander. When I see a review that does not at least supply some constructive criticism, I begin to get suspicious.
Is there anywhere we could get a second opinion on this?
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Well, golly-gee. I started college in 1996, and finished in 2000, that right there explains all of the reported fluctuations in software piracy by college students right there!
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The airplane comment does raise a good point, though. With current restrictions on carry-on items on airplanes, would it be even possible to bring one of these fuel cells on a plane? I am pretty sure that bringing a volatile chemical that could be made into a bomb onto an airplane would be frowned upon by regulating bodies.
And we will call it the Alan Parson's Project...
I thought that I was alone in my lack of enthusiasm for console gaming, but am releived to find out that I am not.
For me it seems that console games just can't hold my attention for more than 10 minutes or so. Past that, I just get bored and go do something else. The same thing has seemed to happen to me with television as well. Just kind of seems that the older I get, the shorter my attention span for things that I used to like gets.
I can imagine that "The Gov" Jesse Ventura probably messed it up to be the people instead of the masses.
You tease us by mentioning parody trailers, and then do not give locations...
Where are these downloads that you speak of?
I like the waste-their-time approach when I've got time to spare, otherwise the don't call list is best.
Telemarketer: I have a special offer, just for you...
Me: Really? A special offer? For me and me alone?
Telemarketer: We are offering this special to everyone in your area.
Me: Well, then, I really don't feel that special anymore. (click)
Here are some ideas for things to do with your old AC adapter after recieving a replacement...
-Keeping the coffee pot hot at your desk.
-A foot warmer that works even through the thickest of shoes.
-Use it to run a still... You don't have to keep adding wood to the fire!
-Play practical jokes on your office friends by placing it on their chairs.
-On a cool autumn evening, sit around it and roast marshmallows and sing kum-baya.
Finally...
-Let it sit on all day to see exactly what the response time of your local fire department is.
While I agree with PDA being a "gas guzzler," don't discoutn the power usage of the antenna on your cell.
I have noticed a considerable decline in the size of cell phone batteries lately, and an increase in standby time. In fact, I can leave my new phone on for about a week, if I don't talk at all. I think that this is due to newer chip tech being implemented.
The downside of having the smaller batteries is the decrease in talk time due to the power consumed by the antenna. Newer cell phones seem to have shorter talk times than older phones, mine being around 2.5 hrs.
Having a sronger power plant on the phone will allow users to actually be able to talk for extended times without worry of running out of juice.
As far as I can tell, there only needs to be one copy made from a CD in order to have the data distributed widely. A better mousetrap will lead to a better mouse. This really makes any attempt to make copying impossible a very futile effort.
The only way I can see a CD not being copied is if it is music that no one at all wants to hear.
Speaking of President Bush's job, I cannot help but think of what he must be going through emotionally right now. I can only imagine that he has not slept much since Tuesday, and has also been doing nothing but work. Put simply, being the president at this moment would probably be one of the most stressful jobs in the world.
Now, I am sure that there are a lot of slashdot readers that have stressful jobs (80 hr week, plant down, network down, no coffee, etc), but I believe that being the president makes a person actually age faster. Many pictures and paintings of past presidents throughout their careers show what appears to be rapid aging, minus the fact that they are actually aging of course. With the presidency comes quite a bit of responsibility, and this takes its toll.
Mr. Bush did ask for the job, as with those who preceded him. He even worked very hard to get it, but I have pity on the president for the damage that being the president does to a person's family, emotions, and person.
Thank you for the response, it made me understand the project better.
:).
Two questions, if you are still watching this thread...
-With the 7-axis arm, is that just for the gripping end, or are you refering to the entire arm? I see a possible control difficulty, as two joysticks are quite effective with only six degrees of freedom (x, y, z, pitch, yaw, and roll), but having that extra DOF (wherever it is) would make manuvering a bit hairy. Maybe I am reading that wrong, as the seventh DOF may be the manipulator itself. Could you clarify?
-What did you choose for the spring rate, damping ratio, and natural frequency of the suspension? Many earth-bound cars us a natural frequency of 1Hz, or there-abouts, but with different gravity, many things change. It could be very likely that the bumps come along at 1Hz, thus resonating the system, and making all sorts of bad things happen
This is all very interesting to me, and I hope that you are still reading.
I find this design quite interesting. It is really unfortunate that so many people are nit-picking at things just to take up space on the page. Two that stand out to me are the metal wheels suggestion, and the exposed suspension parts comment. I wonder if that fellow has ever seen any sort of an ATV in action. It is good that you are keeping the big picture in mind, and leaving the color of the paint until last.
I was wondering if you could either post or email a list of specifications for this vehicle. If there is one from the Mars Society, it would be fine, but one that the team came up with would be a little more interesting. Having designed a couple of things here and there, I would really like to know more about what you would like this vehicle to do.
Six years ago, I was in a severe crash. I was hit head-on by a drunk driver. I was in a VW golf (rated 2nd in front crash tests), and the drunk had a crown victoria. I broke every bone in my face, it really hurt bad. One of my friends broke three vertibre, he was in the hospital for three months. The drunk was not hurt at all.
From my observations, in colisions, the occupants of a smaller car are usually seriously punished.
This is all valid, but it seems to me that it all boils down to using the right tool for the right job.
no, silly...
build the lego machine gun
then use bulk ordering to get unlimited ammo!
This movie could develop a cult following, raising the otherwise crappy flick into movie infamy. I am not saying that it will get to the same level as Rocky Horror, (nor am I saying anything bad about Rocky Horror) but it has potential. The author of the book that it was based on will start it, and being posted on slashdot will give it a much needed boost.
Soon theaters will be filled late at night, week after week, by the same group of people. They will chant obscure sayings at random times during the show, and throw strange objects at the screen. Some will dress as the main charachters, but most will dress as man-animals.
This movie will spawn an underground culture of its own.
A friend of mine, who is a bit on the paranoid side, (he is the kind who thinks that the world is out to get him) has been preparing for what he calls "planet buster" solar flares. He tells me that they could knock out the power grids of major cities.
He has been preparing for the panic of the masses for years now, collecting rations, learning about survival, etc. I don't really know about the possible reality of this, but it seemed to be an amusing anectdote (sp) for this story.
Yeah, but if you think about it, a chrome moon would be pretty darn cool, 'yall. After all, rednecks do like shiny things!
To win back the geeks from AMD.
I am sorry, but it had to be said.
We demand the ability to open the hood of our cars because it gives us, the consumer, control over the product... But if he overcharges us, won't fix the problem we are having or refuses to install that musical horn we always wanted -- well, there are 10,000 other car-repair companies that would be happy to have our business.
This is a great analogy...
I can see it now, soon there will be thousands upon thousands of software "mechanic" shops, where software owners who do not know much about what they own can take their stuff to have bugs fixed.
I just hope that such establishments do not treat their clients in a similar manner of many auto shops, with the attitude "they don't know anything about this, so let's take them to the cleaners."
I find it very difficult to believe that the only thing that is wrong with this book is that the reflections might wander. When I see a review that does not at least supply some constructive criticism, I begin to get suspicious.
Is there anywhere we could get a second opinion on this?