Umm, excuse me? Kids can't own guns? Bull. Kids can't/buy/ guns. I have owned guns since I was 12. This is perfectly legal, too. It is just a matter of parents buying you one.
Incidentally, when I was threatened, and I felt I was actually in danger (a rare occasion, since I was usaully the biggest kid my age), I/carried/ a gun. Yes, that was illegal. Was it wrong? I don't think so. I hurt no one, and I had the means to defend myself from people who were similarly armed. So don't think that kids can't resort to guns for defense.
ummm... try reading the Old Testament. There is enough violence and slaughter to make Pol-Pot blush. When the Israelites were ordered to cast out the Cannanites, they were ordered to destroy every inhabitant of the city, and to leave no stone atop another. They even had to kill the Canaanite livestock. Failure to obey this order is what got Saul in trouble.
Replying to another post, Osama Bin Laden is not exactly on the fringe of Islam. At least not Shi'ite Islam.
You have to understand that Islam has two major divisions - Sunni and Shi'ite. If you know any Muslims, it is likely that they are Sunni. The Sunni sect represents about 80% of all Muslims. The Shi'ite sect represents most of the remaining 20%.
Sunni Muslims are the fun-loving, mostly peaceful folks that believe that the post of Ayotollah (kind of like Church Father, or maybe chief modern prophet) is to be assigned based on spiritual eligibility. The Shi'ite folks believe that the Ayotollah should be a hereditary descendent of past Ayotollahs. The Shi'ite Muslims are also more likely to be rock-throwing, suicide-bombing, jihad-making folks, because they take very seriously the idea of "purging the infidel". Now please understand that not ALL Shi'ite Muslims are like this, but the ones that are are by no means rare.
With all this in mind, understand that Osama Bin Laden is fully within the laws of his religion when he kills American "infidels". There is a sort of standing Jihad on America for a number of reasons, most of which result from either our political meddling or our "immoral" society.
Excellent explanation. I think people are too busy with math definitions of "zero-sum game" to realize that "Zero-sum Game" is a socio-economic term that has a meaning beyond its component terms.
Easiest definition - Everything that is won was lost by someone else.
Cray making beowolf clusters, huh? Does that seem a little strange to anyone else? I mean, if you are going to buy a Cray, buy a Cray! Of course, I guess being able to say that you have a Cray AND a Beowolf cluster is serious bragging rights
This is really a very elegant solution on the part of DTV. I am impressed. Whoever it was that was looking for "elegant" code earlier - here it is! Okay, maybe not the code itself, but the implementation was great. See, this is really a cool way to go about securing your service.
Personally, my feeling is that if it comes thru the air, it is part mine anyway, because it is passing thru my property anyway. The service is adequate payment for use of that part of the spectrum in my airspace.
The short story that the link points to is clearly not the whole story. The cops have some kind of vendetta against this guys, and I doubt that it started with these websites. My money says that this guy has been antagonistic in other ways as well. Good for him, as far as I am concerned. Now, after the ACLU gets done, he will have almost certainly gotten rid of some of those cops.
I was just trying to make it understood that I was kind of thrust into the "gifted" stereotype when I was young (3 1/2). Obviously, the nature of a real IQ test dictates that the subject must be a child. I took the stanford-Binet test, and that is what I am basing my IQ score on. I was tested at 3 years 6 months, and was placed at the mental age of 6 years 10 months. So please understand that the age comment was not to try and make me seem "smarter", but simply to show that I did experience the various programs for gifted children from a very young age.
I know you didn't really ask this, but I had to offer my advice on teaching method. I have experience in this area, as I was assessed as having a 191 IQ when I was very young. I think the most important thing is to let the kid make his own connections. If he is curious about something, explain it, and maybe offer related ideas at the same time. The capacity most gifted children have is the ability to understand things at a higher level - to be able to see the thing as it is, but also as it relates to everything else. The kid will take care of mapping everything out, but you have to provide the details. If he asks a seemingly unrelated question, answer it. It is related - just not in your mind. If you can feed his mind to his taste, he will advance quickly. Trust me. Thank you for your willingness to teach. Teaching on an individual level is the most useful teaching - period. Don't worry about these people who are worried about this kid's socialization. The kid will do as he likes. Just allow him the oppurtunity. He will probably choose to have older friends, because he will be able to relate to them better than his age peers. Don't cripple him by forcing him to be around kids his age who don't have the same abilities. If that is what he wants, fine, but don't force anything. Good luck.
This guy doesn't know what he is talking about. It is obvious he has done some research, but he doesn't seem to have a grasp on the subject matter. His assertion that rods are more "efficient" than cones is ridiculous. The increased visual acuity around your periphery is because there is a tighter grouping of visual receptors (in this case rods) there. Obviously more receptors means more details picked up.
Another thing, the idea of a super fast image that is flashed to an audience, and perceived is not unbelievable even if the "refresh rate" of our retinas is around 60 fps. The flash on the screen could very well be during the "exposure" time of the retinas, and with multiple people viewing, it is certain that someone will see it!
I've been impressed with the dvd playback. No overheating (no skipping) and good control options. With a fiber cable for sound, it worked great with my Dolby Digital setup. The cannons in the Patriot still rocked my dorm
these people (at 800-be-a-geek) get REALLY pissed if you call them up and ask them about their phone number. I spoke with tonya, who was somewhat mean. I am never going to be a geek again.
btw, dinosaurs ARE mentioned in the bible - twice, both times in Job. As for Neanderthals, perhaps you have heard of vitamin D? Well they hadn't. Because of a vitamin D deficiency, they (Homo Sapiens of the area) had a bone disease that we now call Rickets. Any other questions?
What's the matter with capitalism? I understand that open source, gpl projects are not focused on making money, but rather on creating a product useful to the community (and the creators). This type of thinking, however, does not have to be ANTI-capitalist. I mean, open source stuff is great, but what do you want, without capitalism? Open source tomatoes? Open source gerber custard? Somewhere along the line, if we want to be more than an agrarian society, we have to BUY things. I personally don't want to have to grow my own food - I like being able to perform my various jobs, then have that performance converted into a common transferable medium, whihc I can then exchange for stuff that I need/want.
Btw, I just want to point out that I REALLY don't like AOL or steve case. I just dislike the idea of a market bound in chains by its very nature even more. Now I understand that AOL does this to a certain extent, but I have my doubts that it has a stranglehold on the market. I know a number of people who left AOL when cable modems became available. (I'm on a T1, so I am better than them anyway:) Okay,/rant
I see the problem as this: Too many people want to think that computers will solve every problem and will replace every worker. There is no replacement for teachers. I was inspired by my teachers early on to seek knowledge. No computer can instill (on its own) such a sense of craving the truth.
This is not to say that computers have no place in classrooms. To the contrary - computers are very important in a classroom. Students must learn how to use computers, as well as something about how they work. Computers are an essential part of our future. I too learned my first computer skills in school (BASIC graphics - bleh), and I am glad I was introduced at a young age to programming. This, however, would have been much less meaningful had I not been inspired by a good teacher who wanted me to learn.
Gee, all this I just thought that Neutron stars were neurotic (thus causing the other stars to shun them). No, seriously though. Someone above mentioned that stars don't move. Well, that is obviously quite false. However, unbeknownst to whover wrote that, he actually did bring up an interesting topic. Do all stars move? We would say yes, but there is no objective way to say. Theoretically, assuming a central point from which all stars originated, all stars should be moving. However, theory does not a fact make. It is quite possible that some stars are perfectly stationary, and yet we perceive htme as moving based on our own positioning in the universe. Our solar system/galaxy moving, therefore perceived motion elsewhere. Since there aren't really any signs in the Universe that say "I am perfectly stationary, measure from me", we have to just make assumption about everything else's mation. I propose that we use our own sun to measure the motion of everything else. After all, it is the most relevant "mile marker" for us earthlings, isn't it? This system would enable us to measure travel/velocity of all observable objects, and in a way that would be relevant to us here on Earth (or even on Mars, Venus, or any other planet in the system). What do you guys think?
finally I can sign contracts online. Getting out of my chair to go mail something has always been the bane of my existence. Oh wait, I guess this means that I'll have to actually "sign" for those purchases, huh?
didn't HNN just do a story on this potential problem. I think they actually ran that story today. I wonder if this is just a coincidence. As I recall, they were reporting the potential for a problem, but not an actual virus in the wild. Hmmmm....
does this case have enough of a relation to the decss case to impact the outcome? It is great to see that the judicial system is starting to see the need for consumer rights, but how far will this go? Hopefully, this is a new beginning. Consumers should NOT be fettered a company's desire to control the market. Free market is what capitalism is all about.
I have my doubts about the RIAA's view of copyright laws and fair use. Obviously they benefit from being able to make you the consumer buy as many copies of a given work as possible. I would be very surprised if the RIAA is portraying the body of applicable law accurately.
Just look at how the mpaa reacted to DeCSS, and it becomes very clear that these industry giants are NOT worried about the consumer. They are worried about fattening their bottom line. I understand this motivation, but I don't know if the general public sees these associations in the same light as say Microsoft, Nabisco, and other huge corporations... Jaeger http://334.se2600.org http://jump.to/jaeger
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Incidentally, when I was threatened, and I felt I was actually in danger (a rare occasion, since I was usaully the biggest kid my age), I /carried/ a gun. Yes, that was illegal. Was it wrong? I don't think so. I hurt no one, and I had the means to defend myself from people who were similarly armed. So don't think that kids can't resort to guns for defense.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Replying to another post, Osama Bin Laden is not exactly on the fringe of Islam. At least not Shi'ite Islam.
You have to understand that Islam has two major divisions - Sunni and Shi'ite. If you know any Muslims, it is likely that they are Sunni. The Sunni sect represents about 80% of all Muslims. The Shi'ite sect represents most of the remaining 20%.
Sunni Muslims are the fun-loving, mostly peaceful folks that believe that the post of Ayotollah (kind of like Church Father, or maybe chief modern prophet) is to be assigned based on spiritual eligibility. The Shi'ite folks believe that the Ayotollah should be a hereditary descendent of past Ayotollahs. The Shi'ite Muslims are also more likely to be rock-throwing, suicide-bombing, jihad-making folks, because they take very seriously the idea of "purging the infidel". Now please understand that not ALL Shi'ite Muslims are like this, but the ones that are are by no means rare.
With all this in mind, understand that Osama Bin Laden is fully within the laws of his religion when he kills American "infidels". There is a sort of standing Jihad on America for a number of reasons, most of which result from either our political meddling or our "immoral" society.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Easiest definition - Everything that is won was lost by someone else.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Cray making beowolf clusters, huh? Does that seem a little strange to anyone else? I mean, if you are going to buy a Cray, buy a Cray! Of course, I guess being able to say that you have a Cray AND a Beowolf cluster is serious bragging rights
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Personally, my feeling is that if it comes thru the air, it is part mine anyway, because it is passing thru my property anyway. The service is adequate payment for use of that part of the spectrum in my airspace .
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
The short story that the link points to is clearly not the whole story. The cops have some kind of vendetta against this guys, and I doubt that it started with these websites. My money says that this guy has been antagonistic in other ways as well. Good for him, as far as I am concerned. Now, after the ACLU gets done, he will have almost certainly gotten rid of some of those cops.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
I was just trying to make it understood that I was kind of thrust into the "gifted" stereotype when I was young (3 1/2). Obviously, the nature of a real IQ test dictates that the subject must be a child. I took the stanford-Binet test, and that is what I am basing my IQ score on. I was tested at 3 years 6 months, and was placed at the mental age of 6 years 10 months. So please understand that the age comment was not to try and make me seem "smarter", but simply to show that I did experience the various programs for gifted children from a very young age.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
I know you didn't really ask this, but I had to offer my advice on teaching method. I have experience in this area, as I was assessed as having a 191 IQ when I was very young. I think the most important thing is to let the kid make his own connections. If he is curious about something, explain it, and maybe offer related ideas at the same time. The capacity most gifted children have is the ability to understand things at a higher level - to be able to see the thing as it is, but also as it relates to everything else. The kid will take care of mapping everything out, but you have to provide the details. If he asks a seemingly unrelated question, answer it. It is related - just not in your mind. If you can feed his mind to his taste, he will advance quickly. Trust me. Thank you for your willingness to teach. Teaching on an individual level is the most useful teaching - period. Don't worry about these people who are worried about this kid's socialization. The kid will do as he likes. Just allow him the oppurtunity. He will probably choose to have older friends, because he will be able to relate to them better than his age peers. Don't cripple him by forcing him to be around kids his age who don't have the same abilities. If that is what he wants, fine, but don't force anything. Good luck.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
With the "evil" Microsoft link, did firings result? It seems a bit too weird to be a coincidence...
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Another thing, the idea of a super fast image that is flashed to an audience, and perceived is not unbelievable even if the "refresh rate" of our retinas is around 60 fps. The flash on the screen could very well be during the "exposure" time of the retinas, and with multiple people viewing, it is certain that someone will see it!
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
I've been impressed with the dvd playback. No overheating (no skipping) and good control options. With a fiber cable for sound, it worked great with my Dolby Digital setup. The cannons in the Patriot still rocked my dorm
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
so now I guess I am one step closer to playing a real game of doom on my palm... right?
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
these people (at 800-be-a-geek) get REALLY pissed if you call them up and ask them about their phone number. I spoke with tonya, who was somewhat mean. I am never going to be a geek again.
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
btw, dinosaurs ARE mentioned in the bible - twice, both times in Job. As for Neanderthals, perhaps you have heard of vitamin D? Well they hadn't. Because of a vitamin D deficiency, they (Homo Sapiens of the area) had a bone disease that we now call Rickets. Any other questions?
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Btw, I just want to point out that I REALLY don't like AOL or steve case. I just dislike the idea of a market bound in chains by its very nature even more. Now I understand that AOL does this to a certain extent, but I have my doubts that it has a stranglehold on the market. I know a number of people who left AOL when cable modems became available. (I'm on a T1, so I am better than them anyway :) Okay, /rant
Jaeger
www.JohnQHacker.com
GodHatesCalvinists.com
Thank goodness for permenent markers, eh?
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
This is not to say that computers have no place in classrooms. To the contrary - computers are very important in a classroom. Students must learn how to use computers, as well as something about how they work. Computers are an essential part of our future. I too learned my first computer skills in school (BASIC graphics - bleh), and I am glad I was introduced at a young age to programming. This, however, would have been much less meaningful had I not been inspired by a good teacher who wanted me to learn.
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
Gee, all this I just thought that Neutron stars were neurotic (thus causing the other stars to shun them). No, seriously though. Someone above mentioned that stars don't move. Well, that is obviously quite false. However, unbeknownst to whover wrote that, he actually did bring up an interesting topic. Do all stars move? We would say yes, but there is no objective way to say. Theoretically, assuming a central point from which all stars originated, all stars should be moving. However, theory does not a fact make. It is quite possible that some stars are perfectly stationary, and yet we perceive htme as moving based on our own positioning in the universe. Our solar system/galaxy moving, therefore perceived motion elsewhere. Since there aren't really any signs in the Universe that say "I am perfectly stationary, measure from me", we have to just make assumption about everything else's mation. I propose that we use our own sun to measure the motion of everything else. After all, it is the most relevant "mile marker" for us earthlings, isn't it? This system would enable us to measure travel/velocity of all observable objects, and in a way that would be relevant to us here on Earth (or even on Mars, Venus, or any other planet in the system). What do you guys think?
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
finally I can sign contracts online. Getting out of my chair to go mail something has always been the bane of my existence. Oh wait, I guess this means that I'll have to actually "sign" for those purchases, huh?
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
didn't HNN just do a story on this potential problem. I think they actually ran that story today. I wonder if this is just a coincidence. As I recall, they were reporting the potential for a problem, but not an actual virus in the wild. Hmmmm....
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
does this case have enough of a relation to the decss case to impact the outcome? It is great to see that the judicial system is starting to see the need for consumer rights, but how far will this go? Hopefully, this is a new beginning. Consumers should NOT be fettered a company's desire to control the market. Free market is what capitalism is all about.
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
interesting...
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
Just look at how the mpaa reacted to DeCSS, and it becomes very clear that these industry giants are NOT worried about the consumer. They are worried about fattening their bottom line. I understand this motivation, but I don't know if the general public sees these associations in the same light as say Microsoft, Nabisco, and other huge corporations...
Jaeger
http://334.se2600.org
http://jump.to/jaeger
here is the address for another DeCSS mirror: http://334.se2600.org/dvd.html
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