It's possible that he was renting Videos on the marketplace, in which case if there were network issues for 24 hours he might not get the movie. Otherwise, I've never heard of an Xbox Live download failing and not being able to continue. Zune marketplace is different, even though they share a common payment system.
Similar story here, though I'm making north of $60k due to the high cost of living in my area. Of course, I also deal with more things than just software, and my software is more engineering than coding.
Basically, you get paid more for developing software than just writing code. If you don't know the difference, you're probably in trouble already. Regardless, until you can provide evidence that you are able to derive formal requirements, engineer an architecture, and meet system goals you will be treated like a replaceable code monkey, and your salary will reflect this.
I'd say it's 'effectively perfect' against the templates it's targeting, not against all of them. Since templates are the best way to get around a bayesian filter, you 'could' limit spammers to manual spam again, which is a big crap-shoot. Until they develop a new method (which isn't the target the filter is 'perfect' against).
That's fine so long as your specs are fairly limited.
If all you want to do is run a single kilobuck app, then all is fine and dandy.
Most graphic designers and artists do just that, run Photoshop CS, or Elements, or Final Cut, or Logic, whatever. They don't care to recompile the kernel, or fix driver compatibility issues; all they want is to be able to run their program.
If you want to be "creative" about how you use your Mac then it won't be "non-technical".
Computer creative and art creative are different. Computer geeks write scripts and software to automate annoying tasks. Art geeks create, you know, art. Only one of those tasks is technical and may require an 'open' platform. The other has no need for technical modifications or an 'open' platform, closed works just fine as long as it's closed in a workable configuration. Which is which is left as an exercise for the reader.
Heaven forbid an artist actually customize something... [snicker]
They do, they just want a nice clean aluminum canvas for their customization.
I think that was my point. They care, but they don't want to figure it out on their own. Let Apple to all the heavy lifting to make a machine that fits their specifications. They don't care if it's locked down because the default is exactly what they need, and they don't want to need to go monkeying with drivers to get their stuff to work.
You don't buy a computer because of its culture, you buy it because it serves you purposes better than other brands. For a long time, Apple made the only computers that you could do art on; the Mac was graphic when DOS was text-only.
I'd say it's more because if you're an artistic person, you don't want to fuck around with the technicals that don't relate with what you do. You want to buy a computer that works to your specifications out of the box, because that's more time for artsy stuff. Macs fit that bill pretty well, so of course it's a good thing for the 'technical' side (Apple engineering) to be as closed as possible, letting the artists who use the product actually use it, rather than customizing or working out compatibility issues.
While I agree that it's a totally inaccurate term (unless the disaster were a criticality event of an underground uranium reservoir, or similar) it's also the simplest way to get accross to a non-technical public the intended image. I don't expect them to use the term 'catastrophic clamactic event' in a flowing sentence. A better phrasing would have been "nucler winter-like disaster" or "a 'nuclear' winter", though.
Netbooks only died because nobody wants to put SSDs in them any more. A netbook was useful to me because it had only one moving part (a fan), was low pwer enough to use during class, and had a full keyboard. If flash memory were cheaper, I think we'd see it continuing to fulfill that niche. As soon as you add an HDD, it's just a small, weak, expensive laptop.
That said, I still love my 1st-gen Eee PC for travel. There are times I want a keyboard and the Droid just isn't big enough.
Java was supposed to have a use for embedded systems where the tasks were consistent but the microcontroller might change. Back in the day, it was VCRs. Now, it might be an e-reader.
Having the "bread" is the most crucial thing to be able to live.
And you interpret that quote selectively to mean only mortal life.
But again, I don't think this is, nor do I want it to be, Bibles instead of food, medicine, and water. It's Bibles in addition to the food, medicine, and water that has already been pouring in from all over the world. Here we have a NGO with a bunch of creole audio Bibles and not a lot of money with which to buy food/water/medicine/shelter, what do you expect them to do?
Did you not read the post you replied to? I said as much there: distribute the Bible with the aid, not in place of it.
I agree that there is an opportunity cost, but with the wealth of other humanitarian aid, at some point people need to think of the other needs. While a Bible may not rank with your top 4, that doesn't make the rest of the list unimportant.
I think you're right on the money that this is what the group had available to send. The Red Cross has medicine, food and water, government help has come in the form of doctors and field hospitals. A non-profit organization should give what they specialize in, provided it has a use. In this case, that's Bibles.
I'm quite certain that many will appreciate the gesture after their basic needs are taken care of, and while they wait for more permanent need. So why wait to send them?
When my beloved Decemberists moved from Kill Rock Stars to Capitol Records, I wondered what the reason was.
Whatever their reasons, the result was hugely more ambitious records - in terms of production values and sheer number of instruments - and more ambitious live shows. I suspect that with all the extra gear, these were expensive shows to put on. Kill Rock Stars probably couldn't have handled that much cashflow.
That's exactly the reason. You let someone else foot the bill and the risk. If you want a big-name producer and a lot of studio time, you need a major. The only way to take that much studio time otherwise is to record it yourself, but that doesn't pay for the big-name producer who can actually coax the huge sound you want from 10+ instruments simultaneously.
And as an aside, I was fortunate enough to see the Decemberists live last year. Fantastic show, and definitely a lot of equipment. Not that they couldn't have put on that show without support from a major, but I'll bet it made things much simpler.
Alternately your eyes might hurt when you look at a LCD screen because your eyes are screwed up. See an eye doctor before you go completely blind.
You're right that it's not caused by a refresh rate. What is causing it is that CRT/LCD/OLED screens emit light, while eInk reflects it. Doesn't mean there's not something wrong with your eyes (astigmatism or glaucoma causing blurring or halos, for example), but the emitted light is the reason doctors suggest you take frequent breaks when looking at a screen (TV, computer monitor, etc) for a long period of time.
But let's be fair, calling the WBC 'Christians' is being very loose with the term. 'Bible thumper' is more accurate, since they care only about using the Bible to further their agenda, rather than what it (or eponymously, Christ) actually says. Just like how terrorists misquote the Qur'an, even though the Islam religion is against everything they proclaim.
My friend's wife was taught during a University class for her BS in English that Wikipedia was a valid source as long as you cite the revision specifically. I was boggled that any university professor would be so stupid.
Personally, I'd just vandalize a single revision of several Wiki pages for my essay "Jim Henson's Muppets and the Fall of the Third Reich".
Jesus allegedly preached things like helping your fellow man. At their time of most need, this bunch of whackos is giving them dogma instead of things they need like food, water and blankets. If ever there was a defining example of blasphemy, this is it.
First, I do not see these audio Bibles displacing aid. I do not see anyone claiming that these Bibles are a replacement for food, shelter, and water. I see them sending these as a supplement to the rest of the aid that Haitians need. It's also not like the goal is prostheletyzing non-believers, 97% of Haiti considers themselves Christian.
Also, if you look at Matthew 4:4, it seems that distributing a Bible along with the food and water is exactly what Jesus would want:
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Because Haiti's literacy rate is somewhere around 50% to 65%. A bulky device everyone can use is better than a nice compact book that between 1/2 and 1/3rd can't use.
I'm not familiar with Forza, but is the "in-game currency" used to purchase new skins purchased with real world currency, or is it something you get by playing the game? Or a little bit of both?
The in-game currency is entirely earned in-game through racing or selling items (such as paint schemes or car setups) to other players. There is no way to buy in-game cash with real cash.
Basically, it's just a framework for custom player skinning, with the editing tools and ability to share/gift/sell your creations built into normal gameplay. There's some fantastic stuff available, and those who create quality content are rewarded with game currency to buy more cars. It's a great incentive to encourage content creation.
The mod issue is only related here in that Call of Duty forces those RPG elements on to the player. Most clannies in Call of Duty 4 play promodlive, something not possible in MW2.
I, on the other hand, quit playing CoD4 shortly after I hit level 50. The progression was the only reason I kept playing. Once I lost that, the FPS elements were all I had left, and they weren't that interesting to me. I messed around a bit with the.50 cal that unlocks at that level, then uninstalled and haven't touched the thing in a year.
Not that I blame the competitive players for being upset. However, the real issue is with mod tools, the RPG elements are great, IMO.
In a nation where only about 3% of the population does not identify as Catholic or Protestant, there's certainly an audience. Considering that many pastors, priests, and other spiritual leaders died in the quakes, there will be congregations with no leader. If nobody can read, a paper Book just won't do.
I doubt distribution and transport of 600 relatively small devices will interfere with that of food, water, and medical care (at least I hope it wouldn't). I don't think this is anything to get angry at, as long as the more immediate needs are covered at the same time.
Heroin, in and of itself, is not damaging at all assuming you're not overdosing. They still use it for pain relief in the UK, afaik.
Assuming you're not using it recreationally, but even theraputic use has a high risk for dependence and tolerance.
And, of course, this causes heroin users to easily become addicts who must take increasing quantities of the drug. This makes overdoses common, rather than the exception. Saying heroin isn't dangerous by assuming you don't OD is like saying a car is safe as long as you don't drive it.
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It's possible that he was renting Videos on the marketplace, in which case if there were network issues for 24 hours he might not get the movie. Otherwise, I've never heard of an Xbox Live download failing and not being able to continue. Zune marketplace is different, even though they share a common payment system.
Similar story here, though I'm making north of $60k due to the high cost of living in my area. Of course, I also deal with more things than just software, and my software is more engineering than coding.
Basically, you get paid more for developing software than just writing code. If you don't know the difference, you're probably in trouble already. Regardless, until you can provide evidence that you are able to derive formal requirements, engineer an architecture, and meet system goals you will be treated like a replaceable code monkey, and your salary will reflect this.
I'd say it's 'effectively perfect' against the templates it's targeting, not against all of them. Since templates are the best way to get around a bayesian filter, you 'could' limit spammers to manual spam again, which is a big crap-shoot. Until they develop a new method (which isn't the target the filter is 'perfect' against).
That's fine so long as your specs are fairly limited.
If all you want to do is run a single kilobuck app, then all is fine and dandy.
Most graphic designers and artists do just that, run Photoshop CS, or Elements, or Final Cut, or Logic, whatever. They don't care to recompile the kernel, or fix driver compatibility issues; all they want is to be able to run their program.
If you want to be "creative" about how you use your Mac then it won't be "non-technical".
Computer creative and art creative are different. Computer geeks write scripts and software to automate annoying tasks. Art geeks create, you know, art. Only one of those tasks is technical and may require an 'open' platform. The other has no need for technical modifications or an 'open' platform, closed works just fine as long as it's closed in a workable configuration. Which is which is left as an exercise for the reader.
Heaven forbid an artist actually customize something... [snicker]
They do, they just want a nice clean aluminum canvas for their customization.
I think that was my point. They care, but they don't want to figure it out on their own. Let Apple to all the heavy lifting to make a machine that fits their specifications. They don't care if it's locked down because the default is exactly what they need, and they don't want to need to go monkeying with drivers to get their stuff to work.
You don't buy a computer because of its culture, you buy it because it serves you purposes better than other brands. For a long time, Apple made the only computers that you could do art on; the Mac was graphic when DOS was text-only.
I'd say it's more because if you're an artistic person, you don't want to fuck around with the technicals that don't relate with what you do. You want to buy a computer that works to your specifications out of the box, because that's more time for artsy stuff. Macs fit that bill pretty well, so of course it's a good thing for the 'technical' side (Apple engineering) to be as closed as possible, letting the artists who use the product actually use it, rather than customizing or working out compatibility issues.
While I agree that it's a totally inaccurate term (unless the disaster were a criticality event of an underground uranium reservoir, or similar) it's also the simplest way to get accross to a non-technical public the intended image. I don't expect them to use the term 'catastrophic clamactic event' in a flowing sentence. A better phrasing would have been "nucler winter-like disaster" or "a 'nuclear' winter", though.
Allow me to clarify: only one motor. Motors suck up power while hinges and buttons do not, hence why I cared.
Netbooks only died because nobody wants to put SSDs in them any more. A netbook was useful to me because it had only one moving part (a fan), was low pwer enough to use during class, and had a full keyboard. If flash memory were cheaper, I think we'd see it continuing to fulfill that niche. As soon as you add an HDD, it's just a small, weak, expensive laptop.
That said, I still love my 1st-gen Eee PC for travel. There are times I want a keyboard and the Droid just isn't big enough.
Java was supposed to have a use for embedded systems where the tasks were consistent but the microcontroller might change. Back in the day, it was VCRs. Now, it might be an e-reader.
You interpret that quote selectively.
Having the "bread" is the most crucial thing to be able to live.
And you interpret that quote selectively to mean only mortal life.
But again, I don't think this is, nor do I want it to be, Bibles instead of food, medicine, and water. It's Bibles in addition to the food, medicine, and water that has already been pouring in from all over the world. Here we have a NGO with a bunch of creole audio Bibles and not a lot of money with which to buy food/water/medicine/shelter, what do you expect them to do?
Did you not read the post you replied to? I said as much there: distribute the Bible with the aid, not in place of it.
I agree that there is an opportunity cost, but with the wealth of other humanitarian aid, at some point people need to think of the other needs. While a Bible may not rank with your top 4, that doesn't make the rest of the list unimportant.
I think you're right on the money that this is what the group had available to send. The Red Cross has medicine, food and water, government help has come in the form of doctors and field hospitals. A non-profit organization should give what they specialize in, provided it has a use. In this case, that's Bibles.
I'm quite certain that many will appreciate the gesture after their basic needs are taken care of, and while they wait for more permanent need. So why wait to send them?
When my beloved Decemberists moved from Kill Rock Stars to Capitol Records, I wondered what the reason was.
Whatever their reasons, the result was hugely more ambitious records - in terms of production values and sheer number of instruments - and more ambitious live shows. I suspect that with all the extra gear, these were expensive shows to put on. Kill Rock Stars probably couldn't have handled that much cashflow.
That's exactly the reason. You let someone else foot the bill and the risk. If you want a big-name producer and a lot of studio time, you need a major. The only way to take that much studio time otherwise is to record it yourself, but that doesn't pay for the big-name producer who can actually coax the huge sound you want from 10+ instruments simultaneously.
And as an aside, I was fortunate enough to see the Decemberists live last year. Fantastic show, and definitely a lot of equipment. Not that they couldn't have put on that show without support from a major, but I'll bet it made things much simpler.
Alternately your eyes might hurt when you look at a LCD screen because your eyes are screwed up. See an eye doctor before you go completely blind.
You're right that it's not caused by a refresh rate. What is causing it is that CRT/LCD/OLED screens emit light, while eInk reflects it. Doesn't mean there's not something wrong with your eyes (astigmatism or glaucoma causing blurring or halos, for example), but the emitted light is the reason doctors suggest you take frequent breaks when looking at a screen (TV, computer monitor, etc) for a long period of time.
But let's be fair, calling the WBC 'Christians' is being very loose with the term. 'Bible thumper' is more accurate, since they care only about using the Bible to further their agenda, rather than what it (or eponymously, Christ) actually says. Just like how terrorists misquote the Qur'an, even though the Islam religion is against everything they proclaim.
My friend's wife was taught during a University class for her BS in English that Wikipedia was a valid source as long as you cite the revision specifically. I was boggled that any university professor would be so stupid.
Personally, I'd just vandalize a single revision of several Wiki pages for my essay "Jim Henson's Muppets and the Fall of the Third Reich".
Jesus allegedly preached things like helping your fellow man. At their time of most need, this bunch of whackos is giving them dogma instead of things they need like food, water and blankets. If ever there was a defining example of blasphemy, this is it.
First, I do not see these audio Bibles displacing aid. I do not see anyone claiming that these Bibles are a replacement for food, shelter, and water. I see them sending these as a supplement to the rest of the aid that Haitians need. It's also not like the goal is prostheletyzing non-believers, 97% of Haiti considers themselves Christian.
Also, if you look at Matthew 4:4, it seems that distributing a Bible along with the food and water is exactly what Jesus would want:
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
How is this better than the physical book?
Because Haiti's literacy rate is somewhere around 50% to 65%. A bulky device everyone can use is better than a nice compact book that between 1/2 and 1/3rd can't use.
I'm not familiar with Forza, but is the "in-game currency" used to purchase new skins purchased with real world currency, or is it something you get by playing the game? Or a little bit of both?
The in-game currency is entirely earned in-game through racing or selling items (such as paint schemes or car setups) to other players. There is no way to buy in-game cash with real cash.
Basically, it's just a framework for custom player skinning, with the editing tools and ability to share/gift/sell your creations built into normal gameplay. There's some fantastic stuff available, and those who create quality content are rewarded with game currency to buy more cars. It's a great incentive to encourage content creation.
The mod issue is only related here in that Call of Duty forces those RPG elements on to the player. Most clannies in Call of Duty 4 play promodlive, something not possible in MW2.
I, on the other hand, quit playing CoD4 shortly after I hit level 50. The progression was the only reason I kept playing. Once I lost that, the FPS elements were all I had left, and they weren't that interesting to me. I messed around a bit with the .50 cal that unlocks at that level, then uninstalled and haven't touched the thing in a year.
Not that I blame the competitive players for being upset. However, the real issue is with mod tools, the RPG elements are great, IMO.
In a nation where only about 3% of the population does not identify as Catholic or Protestant, there's certainly an audience. Considering that many pastors, priests, and other spiritual leaders died in the quakes, there will be congregations with no leader. If nobody can read, a paper Book just won't do.
I doubt distribution and transport of 600 relatively small devices will interfere with that of food, water, and medical care (at least I hope it wouldn't). I don't think this is anything to get angry at, as long as the more immediate needs are covered at the same time.
And WTH? Mercury?
Kids are stupid. Also, embalming fluid.
Heroin, in and of itself, is not damaging at all assuming you're not overdosing. They still use it for pain relief in the UK, afaik.
Assuming you're not using it recreationally, but even theraputic use has a high risk for dependence and tolerance.
And, of course, this causes heroin users to easily become addicts who must take increasing quantities of the drug. This makes overdoses common, rather than the exception. Saying heroin isn't dangerous by assuming you don't OD is like saying a car is safe as long as you don't drive it.
Alcohol harmless? I don't think there's any drug that does as much damage as alcohol.
Heroin? Methamphetamine? Cocaine? Mercury-laced cigarettes?
laser mounted sharks?
Putting the sharks on the lasers? I don't know how that would even work, unless they kinda scissored, or something...