So he must have started the 2 year paralegal school at what? 16 or so? Yeah.
Depends on the jurisdiction, some places you don't need any sort of degree to be a paralegal.
Not only that, his revised Wiki bio now says he was an account manager for Fortune 20 company
It's possible. "Account manager" isn't an especially prestigious title to start with, and he doesn't say what kind of account he was managing. Home Depot is in the Fortune 20, some minor clerical work at a local Home Depot store could count as an account manager.
So working part-time at a law firm after school for a few years, and then a minor clerical job at Home Depot? I can see that.
and the fact that other lawyers, judges and members of this so called profession condone this by their silence says buckets about the profession itself.
And the fact that the most prominent critics of the RIAA and their tactics are frequently lawyers kind of contradicts you, huh? As for judges, most of them would probably (rightly) say that it's inappropriate for them to make public statements about cases like that.
Babylon 5 mined deeply from decades of written science fiction. I can't think of a single thing on Babylon 5 that I hadn't run into some form of in a sci fi book.
Babylon 5 was a good show, better than any of the Star Treks even, but it wasn't especially original.
I love TMBG and their live shows are always fantastic events.
I just wish the damn things would start closer to the time they're supposed to. I know 99% of concerts you go to will start late, but TMBG's lateness crosses over into rudeness.
Well, since Babylon 5 is over, what storyline would they have to steal? I suppose the writers at Paramount could just ask JMS to please write a few more episodes, so they'd have something to copy from, but I hear he's pretty busy these days with other projects...;)
They could always just steal directly from the people JMS typically steals from...
Why should they drop the price? They're already selling out almost everything they send out. I know Sony-haters like to think that the fact that they saw a console or two on the store shelves is indicative of something, but if I was producing a product that was 99% sold out I'd be pretty happy with the results.
That's the problem I think, most people here assume because they can't see something nobody can. I'm pretty sensitive to high refresh rates, and things that don't bother other people bug the hell out of me.
Also just because you can't consciously perceive something doesn't mean it doesn't have an effect.
Pool of Radiance, a game which marked an important turning point in CRPG history.
The SSI games were a travesty. They were wargames masquerading as CRPGs, they were buggy as hell, they were all produced using the same system so there was very little difference between them, they followed neither the spirit nor the rules of the system they were supposedly based on, and gameplay was just constant grinding with very little story, puzzle solving, or individuality. The graphics were bad even by the standards of the day.
There were some really amazing games out prior to and during that time; Ultima 5, Wasteland, Bard's Tale, for example. The SSI games were huge steps backward, and I think ultimately one of the reasons CRPGs faded from the market for several year.
Generally, "articulate & well spoken" is in the context of "compared to what I expect him/her to be" -- so yes, it certainly can evidence thinking influenced by racism/stereotypes/whatever. On the other hand, there's the context of "compared to what recent high-profile politicians have lead us to expect"; in that case, the comparison is more benign. I've read Obama's 2004 DNC keynote, and I'm moved -- not by the wordsmithing, but by the promise of an America less divided. Being able to instill hope in others, to bridge divisions -- if there's one thing we need more right now, it doesn't come to mind.
I'm not sure if "articulate" is the right word for that, though. I always thought of "articulate" as more of a quality of delivery rather than the actual ideas expressed. There are plenty of very articulate people who follow what I find repulsive ideologies. I think inspirational, compelling, lucid, or magnetic might be better words.
This is what pisses me off about the Hilary Clinton crap - everyone hates her, and they can't think of a good reason why.
EXACTLY. I've said this again and again, and asked people who hated her why, and all I get is "oh I don't trust her". It's an irrational approach to voting.
But I do agree with you that I hope she doesn't get the nomination, simply because I don't think she'd be able to win. I'd vote for her--hell, I did vote for her when I was living in NY--but she's have a hard, uphill battle in most of the country.
Hell, I dislike all of them and wouldn't vote for any of them anyway. I would say that Obama is the most articulate & well spoken of the Dem field. However, I have been reliably informed that saying such a thing about a black candidate makes you racist.
It's strong evidence you are. Chris Rock had a good standup routine that explains why. Go rent the DVD.
Though saying he is "clean" doesn't.
Funny, that pretty much sunk Joseph Biden's chances. Or is this the usual right-wing complaint about how the Dems can always get away with saying things the Republicans can't? Because it's strange, that charge never, ever stands up to any sort of scrutiny.
Ah, well if we're including Linux, then I had SLS Linux running on a Viglen 386SX-16 with 5 megabytes of RAM (5? Yes, well, Viglen was always known for being a little odd. You had the 4 MB of extended memory, but it then let you use the original 1 MB of RAM as well.)
I had slackware running on a 6 mb 33 mhz system; the funny thing was I could run multiple desktops with animated wallpaper, and it ran fine. I can't even find animated wallpaper anymore, which I don't really understand...
This was back in like 94, before Windows 95, when the performance difference between Windows and Linux was at the greatest. Moving to Linux at that stage was like jumping ahead 2 or 3 generations.
Students shouldn't be "educated" on how to become even more litigious than we already are. What people should be educated on is how to *personally* deal with the problems they face and how to not take out anger and persecution on others.
That's a grand idea, but what do you do with those people who haven't been so educated? That's always been the issue, and if you can't go to the law then who do you go to?
All of the problems you mention with CFLs have been resolved: they are dimmable, fit into all light fixtures, they don't buzz, they don't flicker, and the light is a nice soft white (you can get filters to adjust the spectrum if you want).
I have CFLs in my apartment hallway; why they don't noticeably flicker or buzz, the light they provide is extremely unpleasant on my eyes. I can't imagine relaxing or reading in that kind of light.
Heh, I live in North Pole, Alaska. Our cops are the constant but of jokes and curses because they won't spend any time solving crimes, they just want to write tickets.
Does North Pole, Alaska, have a lot of crimes that are going unsolved?
The Opposable Thumbs blog takes a critical look at his argument, offering up another side to the story.
And in that blog we get this line:
His argument falls apart, though, when you consider that almost every game in recent memory that has you taking on the role of a character allows some sort of racial customization.
Which honestly, is a ludicrous assertion. MAYBE if you limit "taking on the role of a character" to RPGs, but most games have you taking on the role of a character, and most of them don't allow any customization whatsoever.
Wait a minute. Are you actually comparing the U.S. to theocracies and dictatorships and saying it is a good thing that we have alot in common with them?
How on earth could you read that into what I said? First of all, where did I say I think that this attitude was a "good thing"? Where did I even imply it?
Secondly the political dimension isn't especially relevant in this discussion. What we're talking about is cultural norms, not political ones. If the conversation was about the FCC's ridiculous censoring, then I'd agree with any criticisms. But the conversation is about the average person in the streets cultural mindset, not how that mindset gets applied politically.
It did take a second or so to switch pages though which I was not expecting
The burst of incredibly annoying static between page switches is the sole reason I haven't gotten a Sony Reader. I'm hoping someone figures out a way around that issue.
since he's actually contributing what is likely quality code in good faith
I think this certainly doesn't qualify as "good faith", since he's submitting it in an offensive way, and I'm sure he knows that they won't get integrated.
Bollocks. Three mouse clicks in a fresh Ubuntu setup to get 1440x900 screen resolution? For a first-time user? Somewhere they're likely to find those options? Without using a terminal? In your eye that's a three-click job.
Amen. Acer monitor? I had the same issue, and it was annoying to have to edit the X config file, then re-edit it anytime I upgraded the graphics drivers. Whatever issues Gnome has in general, Ubuntu tends to compound them.
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So he must have started the 2 year paralegal school at what? 16 or so? Yeah.
Depends on the jurisdiction, some places you don't need any sort of degree to be a paralegal.
Not only that, his revised Wiki bio now says he was an account manager for Fortune 20 company
It's possible. "Account manager" isn't an especially prestigious title to start with, and he doesn't say what kind of account he was managing. Home Depot is in the Fortune 20, some minor clerical work at a local Home Depot store could count as an account manager.
So working part-time at a law firm after school for a few years, and then a minor clerical job at Home Depot? I can see that.
and the fact that other lawyers, judges and members of this so called profession condone this by their silence says buckets about the profession itself.
And the fact that the most prominent critics of the RIAA and their tactics are frequently lawyers kind of contradicts you, huh? As for judges, most of them would probably (rightly) say that it's inappropriate for them to make public statements about cases like that.
Babylon 5 mined deeply from decades of written science fiction. I can't think of a single thing on Babylon 5 that I hadn't run into some form of in a sci fi book.
Babylon 5 was a good show, better than any of the Star Treks even, but it wasn't especially original.
I love TMBG and their live shows are always fantastic events.
I just wish the damn things would start closer to the time they're supposed to. I know 99% of concerts you go to will start late, but TMBG's lateness crosses over into rudeness.
Well, since Babylon 5 is over, what storyline would they have to steal? I suppose the writers at Paramount could just ask JMS to please write a few more episodes, so they'd have something to copy from, but I hear he's pretty busy these days with other projects... ;)
They could always just steal directly from the people JMS typically steals from...
Why should they drop the price? They're already selling out almost everything they send out. I know Sony-haters like to think that the fact that they saw a console or two on the store shelves is indicative of something, but if I was producing a product that was 99% sold out I'd be pretty happy with the results.
can typically perceive.
That's the problem I think, most people here assume because they can't see something nobody can. I'm pretty sensitive to high refresh rates, and things that don't bother other people bug the hell out of me.
Also just because you can't consciously perceive something doesn't mean it doesn't have an effect.
Pool of Radiance, a game which marked an important turning point in CRPG history.
The SSI games were a travesty. They were wargames masquerading as CRPGs, they were buggy as hell, they were all produced using the same system so there was very little difference between them, they followed neither the spirit nor the rules of the system they were supposedly based on, and gameplay was just constant grinding with very little story, puzzle solving, or individuality. The graphics were bad even by the standards of the day.
There were some really amazing games out prior to and during that time; Ultima 5, Wasteland, Bard's Tale, for example. The SSI games were huge steps backward, and I think ultimately one of the reasons CRPGs faded from the market for several year.
Generally, "articulate & well spoken" is in the context of "compared to what I expect him/her to be" -- so yes, it certainly can evidence thinking influenced by racism/stereotypes/whatever. On the other hand, there's the context of "compared to what recent high-profile politicians have lead us to expect"; in that case, the comparison is more benign. I've read Obama's 2004 DNC keynote, and I'm moved -- not by the wordsmithing, but by the promise of an America less divided. Being able to instill hope in others, to bridge divisions -- if there's one thing we need more right now, it doesn't come to mind.
I'm not sure if "articulate" is the right word for that, though. I always thought of "articulate" as more of a quality of delivery rather than the actual ideas expressed. There are plenty of very articulate people who follow what I find repulsive ideologies. I think inspirational, compelling, lucid, or magnetic might be better words.
This is what pisses me off about the Hilary Clinton crap - everyone hates her, and they can't think of a good reason why.
EXACTLY. I've said this again and again, and asked people who hated her why, and all I get is "oh I don't trust her". It's an irrational approach to voting.
But I do agree with you that I hope she doesn't get the nomination, simply because I don't think she'd be able to win. I'd vote for her--hell, I did vote for her when I was living in NY--but she's have a hard, uphill battle in most of the country.
Libertarian Part is a major party, they just aren't the top two players in national offices. But are quite popular in local and state elections.
"Quite popular" denotes a level of support they don't have in any locality.
Hell, I dislike all of them and wouldn't vote for any of them anyway. I would say that Obama is the most articulate & well spoken of the Dem field. However, I have been reliably informed that saying such a thing about a black candidate makes you racist.
It's strong evidence you are. Chris Rock had a good standup routine that explains why. Go rent the DVD.
Though saying he is "clean" doesn't.
Funny, that pretty much sunk Joseph Biden's chances. Or is this the usual right-wing complaint about how the Dems can always get away with saying things the Republicans can't? Because it's strange, that charge never, ever stands up to any sort of scrutiny.
That makes them a reseller of questionable moral character.
A reseller of questionable moral character on Ebay?!?! Don't be ridiculous.
Ah, well if we're including Linux, then I had SLS Linux running on a Viglen 386SX-16 with 5 megabytes of RAM (5? Yes, well, Viglen was always known for being a little odd. You had the 4 MB of extended memory, but it then let you use the original 1 MB of RAM as well.)
I had slackware running on a 6 mb 33 mhz system; the funny thing was I could run multiple desktops with animated wallpaper, and it ran fine. I can't even find animated wallpaper anymore, which I don't really understand...
This was back in like 94, before Windows 95, when the performance difference between Windows and Linux was at the greatest. Moving to Linux at that stage was like jumping ahead 2 or 3 generations.
Yeah, at least throw in a Star Trek analogy or something.
'course, who needs much reason these days to be angry @EA
These days? I'm still angry over their sinking of Origin Systems...
Students shouldn't be "educated" on how to become even more litigious than we already are. What people should be educated on is how to *personally* deal with the problems they face and how to not take out anger and persecution on others.
That's a grand idea, but what do you do with those people who haven't been so educated? That's always been the issue, and if you can't go to the law then who do you go to?
All of the problems you mention with CFLs have been resolved: they are dimmable, fit into all light fixtures, they don't buzz, they don't flicker, and the light is a nice soft white (you can get filters to adjust the spectrum if you want).
I have CFLs in my apartment hallway; why they don't noticeably flicker or buzz, the light they provide is extremely unpleasant on my eyes. I can't imagine relaxing or reading in that kind of light.
Heh, I live in North Pole, Alaska. Our cops are the constant but of jokes and curses because they won't spend any time solving crimes, they just want to write tickets.
Does North Pole, Alaska, have a lot of crimes that are going unsolved?
And in that blog we get this line:
Which honestly, is a ludicrous assertion. MAYBE if you limit "taking on the role of a character" to RPGs, but most games have you taking on the role of a character, and most of them don't allow any customization whatsoever.
I think the chances of getting viable DNA from a 25 million year old body are very, very small.
Wait a minute. Are you actually comparing the U.S. to theocracies and dictatorships and saying it is a good thing that we have alot in common with them?
How on earth could you read that into what I said? First of all, where did I say I think that this attitude was a "good thing"? Where did I even imply it?
Secondly the political dimension isn't especially relevant in this discussion. What we're talking about is cultural norms, not political ones. If the conversation was about the FCC's ridiculous censoring, then I'd agree with any criticisms. But the conversation is about the average person in the streets cultural mindset, not how that mindset gets applied politically.
It did take a second or so to switch pages though which I was not expecting
The burst of incredibly annoying static between page switches is the sole reason I haven't gotten a Sony Reader. I'm hoping someone figures out a way around that issue.
since he's actually contributing what is likely quality code in good faith
I think this certainly doesn't qualify as "good faith", since he's submitting it in an offensive way, and I'm sure he knows that they won't get integrated.
Bollocks. Three mouse clicks in a fresh Ubuntu setup to get 1440x900 screen resolution? For a first-time user? Somewhere they're likely to find those options? Without using a terminal? In your eye that's a three-click job.
Amen. Acer monitor? I had the same issue, and it was annoying to have to edit the X config file, then re-edit it anytime I upgraded the graphics drivers. Whatever issues Gnome has in general, Ubuntu tends to compound them.