So this vaunted "flu-scanner" can be fooled simply by taking Tylenol? Are you serious? Shouldn't it be assumed that anyone who is running a fever will most likely be taking fever-reducing medications?
To this date, I cannot think of any cell phone viruses that have existed and spread. I would assume that is because pretty much every cell phone is different, and writing a virus for one specific phone would be a waste of time, since it would represent only a fraction of a percent of the user base. (Usually, when you write a virus, you want it to spread as far and wide as possible, right?) However, with the popularity of the iPhone, I could see a malicious person writing a virus that would infect all of the Apple phones out there, since there are a lot of iPhones on the networks.
Could this crack be used for that? If so, are we going to see an antivirus program on the next iteration of the iPhone?
As with most things, the truth lies in the middle. Does every downloaded movie immediately equate to lost revenue? No, it does not. But some downloaded movies do.
...Since you can't dynamically change the compression ratio of a motor depending on the octane of the fuel in the tank, there is no way to make an efficient "flex fuel" engine.
Not completely true. Turbocharging enables you to dynamically change cylinder compression through the use of variable boost levels controlled by computerized wastegates.
I have long wondered why particular actions are more "taboo" than others in the media. For instance, you can have a heck of a lot of blood and gore in a movie and still get a PG-13 rating, but if you show boobies in a sex scene, you almost automatically get an R.
Why is that? Is it "for the children"? If so, why are we more tolerant of allowing our kids to see brains scattered all over the set instead of *gasp* sexual intercourse?
And why is it that violence for the sake of violence (a.k.a. the Grand Theft Auto series) is OK, but violence for/against certain specific causes not OK? It seems to me that there are certain people groups that need to stop being overly sensitive.
If by "nothing more serious than an unpaid tax or unfilled-out form regarding certain firearms laws" you mean "stockpiling illegal weapons," then, yes, the Branch Davidians did nothing wrong.
It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy. I love the Republic. But I am mild by nature, and do not wish to see the destruction of democracy. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated.
Just why the bloody hell would you need your underwear to be flame-resistant?! I don't even want to think about what the hell you would need flame-resistant underoos for.
I already owned a PS3, but I bought an XBOX 360 pretty much just so I could play the original Mass Effect.
I'm a die-hard RPG fan, and I'm actually looking forward to Mass Effect 2 more than Final Fantasy XIII. (Which is probably a good thing, since I'm pretty sure Duke Nukem Forever will come out before FF13 does.
That's right, folks. The XBOX 360 is just as expensive as the PS3.
A lot of people go around bashing the PS3, but I find that most of them don't own both systems, like I do. The PS3 is actually cheaper than the 360. Did you know that? Here's why:
1. The PS3 comes with wireless capability. The XBOX 360 requires a $100 wireless kit. That right there makes up the price difference.
2. The XBOX 360's controllers require batteries. An add-on rechargeable battery system costs about $20 per controller. The PS3's controllers are all rechargeable right out of the box.
3. If you buy something from the PlayStation store that costs $5 or more, you pay the exact amount. On the XBOX store, you have to buy "Microsoft Points" at the rate of $12.50 (USD) for 1,000 points. You have to buy these in bulk. So if you want something that costs 800 points, you have to pay for 1,000 points, leaving you with 200 points ($2.50) left over. Of course, Microsoft manipulates things, so you are always left with small amount of points left over. In other words, Microsuck is keeping your change. Bastards.
If you could live in an all-encompassing virtual reality world, why would you ever want to leave? You would only want to work just enough to give yourself food and pay the power bill on your holodeck. The world economy would crumble and cease to exist as we know it.
And why would you want to get married to a real wife and have real kids? They'd whine, misbehave, spend your money, and drool all over you. (And don't get me started about the kids.) You could have your very own holofamily instead.
Yes, the invention of the holodecks would spell the demise of humanity.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the definition of an "Open" game--and a very well executed one at that. Once you get through the very first area, you have the entire world available. The whole thing. You can do whatever you want. There are a lot of different "quests," and each quest has its own plot. The player can spend hours upon hours just exploring the huge, beautifully rendered world and not even touch the plot.
Aren't all public places required to have restrooms accessible? I'd hate to be sitting next to the guy on a 4-hour flight who ate Taco Bell before takeoff and doesn't have any cash on him.
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The IRS wants to repeal a tax law?
Who are you people, and what have you done with our Internal Revenue Service?
So this vaunted "flu-scanner" can be fooled simply by taking Tylenol? Are you serious? Shouldn't it be assumed that anyone who is running a fever will most likely be taking fever-reducing medications?
Tell me again what the point of this scanner is?
RTFA. The Blarney Stone holds first place.
To this date, I cannot think of any cell phone viruses that have existed and spread. I would assume that is because pretty much every cell phone is different, and writing a virus for one specific phone would be a waste of time, since it would represent only a fraction of a percent of the user base. (Usually, when you write a virus, you want it to spread as far and wide as possible, right?) However, with the popularity of the iPhone, I could see a malicious person writing a virus that would infect all of the Apple phones out there, since there are a lot of iPhones on the networks.
Could this crack be used for that? If so, are we going to see an antivirus program on the next iteration of the iPhone?
1. Fake own death
Well, it worked for Elvis.
As with most things, the truth lies in the middle. Does every downloaded movie immediately equate to lost revenue? No, it does not. But some downloaded movies do.
While looking under a microscope at slides of her own intestinal tissue in her AP science class...
How the hell do you get samples of your own intestinal tissue? And in AP science class to boot?
I knew those sidewinder missiles I purchased for my Boeing 747 were going to come in handy.
...Since you can't dynamically change the compression ratio of a motor depending on the octane of the fuel in the tank, there is no way to make an efficient "flex fuel" engine.
Not completely true. Turbocharging enables you to dynamically change cylinder compression through the use of variable boost levels controlled by computerized wastegates.
Oh, that made me think of one of my favorite XKCD comics.
When's the last time S-E released a decent game that wasn't a remake or port?
There current business model seems to be "keep milking old games that sold well once upon a time."
Is software even legally required to cross into the public domain? I don't think it is.
I have long wondered why particular actions are more "taboo" than others in the media. For instance, you can have a heck of a lot of blood and gore in a movie and still get a PG-13 rating, but if you show boobies in a sex scene, you almost automatically get an R.
Why is that? Is it "for the children"? If so, why are we more tolerant of allowing our kids to see brains scattered all over the set instead of *gasp* sexual intercourse?
And why is it that violence for the sake of violence (a.k.a. the Grand Theft Auto series) is OK, but violence for/against certain specific causes not OK? It seems to me that there are certain people groups that need to stop being overly sensitive.
If by "nothing more serious than an unpaid tax or unfilled-out form regarding certain firearms laws" you mean "stockpiling illegal weapons," then, yes, the Branch Davidians did nothing wrong.
I think I'll hire an engineering geek to impersonate me at my high school reunion.
Oh, wait. Never mind.
It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy. I love the Republic. But I am mild by nature, and do not wish to see the destruction of democracy. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated.
--Chancellor Palpatine
Just why the bloody hell would you need your underwear to be flame-resistant?! I don't even want to think about what the hell you would need flame-resistant underoos for.
Seriously. That thing is a death trap.
What quality? Toyota has had to buy back cars because they were rusted beyond repair, and now they're covering up recalls. Hell, Chrysler actually has the fewest recalls out of all major manufacturers, not Toyota or Honda.
It's called a PDF...
I already owned a PS3, but I bought an XBOX 360 pretty much just so I could play the original Mass Effect.
I'm a die-hard RPG fan, and I'm actually looking forward to Mass Effect 2 more than Final Fantasy XIII. (Which is probably a good thing, since I'm pretty sure Duke Nukem Forever will come out before FF13 does.
That's right, folks. The XBOX 360 is just as expensive as the PS3.
A lot of people go around bashing the PS3, but I find that most of them don't own both systems, like I do. The PS3 is actually cheaper than the 360. Did you know that? Here's why:
1. The PS3 comes with wireless capability. The XBOX 360 requires a $100 wireless kit. That right there makes up the price difference.
2. The XBOX 360's controllers require batteries. An add-on rechargeable battery system costs about $20 per controller. The PS3's controllers are all rechargeable right out of the box.
3. If you buy something from the PlayStation store that costs $5 or more, you pay the exact amount. On the XBOX store, you have to buy "Microsoft Points" at the rate of $12.50 (USD) for 1,000 points. You have to buy these in bulk. So if you want something that costs 800 points, you have to pay for 1,000 points, leaving you with 200 points ($2.50) left over. Of course, Microsoft manipulates things, so you are always left with small amount of points left over. In other words, Microsuck is keeping your change. Bastards.
Right. It was Scott Adams. And he had a point.
If you could live in an all-encompassing virtual reality world, why would you ever want to leave? You would only want to work just enough to give yourself food and pay the power bill on your holodeck. The world economy would crumble and cease to exist as we know it.
And why would you want to get married to a real wife and have real kids? They'd whine, misbehave, spend your money, and drool all over you. (And don't get me started about the kids.) You could have your very own holofamily instead.
Yes, the invention of the holodecks would spell the demise of humanity.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the definition of an "Open" game--and a very well executed one at that. Once you get through the very first area, you have the entire world available. The whole thing. You can do whatever you want. There are a lot of different "quests," and each quest has its own plot. The player can spend hours upon hours just exploring the huge, beautifully rendered world and not even touch the plot.
Aren't all public places required to have restrooms accessible? I'd hate to be sitting next to the guy on a 4-hour flight who ate Taco Bell before takeoff and doesn't have any cash on him.