Why does it turn out that so many people who go all crazy and fanatical have an engineering degree? I'll get back to you on that as soon as I get back from TA'ing a lab, finish grading papers, finish up a couple homework assignments, write this journal paper, do a little volunteer work on the side, relax a little for on my birthday, and get started sifting through the literature before I actually get to the part of my schooling that matters. At a glance though, I can't imagine why.
I'm guessing here - but I'm sure someone could do some calculations to back me up... I don't think that would work. To get a decent stereo effect the two lenses would have to be some distance apart.
If they're two AU's apart and you look in the right direction, then you have a the idea of a parsec.
If someone will do the calculations? Okay, I'll bite.
I'll put this in terms of human vision since we're all familiar with that (probably). If your eyes are 2.5 inches apart, then a parallax of an arc second corresponds to an object about 6.5 km away. The Carina nebula is in the neighborhood of 8000 ly away, which is around 2500 pc. Since everything's a nice small angle, that means this nebula is to Earth's orbit what an object 6.5*2500 = 16250 km away is to your eyes. That's about a third of the way to geosynchronous orbit. 80% of people can distinguish depth of objects with a horizontal disparity of about 30 arc seconds. This is about 30*2500 = 75000 times beyond the limits of human depth perception. (I think I'm off by a factor of two here for angles vs. half-angles, but you get the idea.) Even if it's possible to distinguish an approximate depth to an astronomical object using parallax, there's really no chance of distinguishing depth within the object.
I have similar doubts, but when it comes down to it I'm more than willing to pitch in a few bucks and see what comes out of it. Some performances derive value from their virtuosity, some from their idiosyncrasies, and I think this could have a great deal of value in its own way even if it doesn't stand out of the crowd. On top of that, I think it's a great funding model. It's a lot more inspiring to contribute to the creation of something than it is to buy a CD of a performer who's been dead for thirty years.
I just saw on the kickstarter site that with 24 hours to go, $10,513 has been donated to the creation of 400 icons for mobile apps. Uh... icons? Seriously? Seriously? I guess it's more like a purchase for this specific one, but it sure puts $20,000 for the creation of public domain works for all of posterity into perspective.
He mentions on his profile page that you should also vote for the idea in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Or if not his idea, there are at least a lot of other good causes that stand to get a significant amount of money.
I'm very interested to see what happens when the copyright expires on the wave of classical recordings made around the 1970's (although I may be dead before that happens) . How many times do you think the legislation will change to extend the copyrights? I suspect the BBC will be in good company as far as caving into industry pressure goes.
I think it tolerates a bit of a nudge before it shows TILT. The mechanism is usually a plumb bob that hits a metal ring and completes a circuit if it's hit too hard. When the guy waits for a while, the synopsis says he's waiting for the tilt sensor to come to a rest. The finesse to hit it that hard and not trip the sensor is probably why it refers to it as "$10,000 for his skillful play."
Wow. That's some real A+ sleuthing. For a second I thought Microsoft may have just changed the point of view so that it didn't look on the video like the kid was looking off into the middle of nowhere, but no. Apart from being technically infeasible next to all the other advanced technology, it's actually much more likely that they just fabricated the whole thing. Thanks.
Oh boy... I'm gonna have to lie down for a minute. That's way too much sarcasm for one post.
I think it varies from place to place. Of course they can still follow the same actions if you didn't sign it, but I think it's their way of preventing people from playing dumb and pretending they didn't realize they'd get kicked out if they cheated. Or get "cheating" marked on their transcripts. Or fail the class. So maybe it just reduces the number/efficacy of tear-filled pleas for mercy.
2. What happens if I don't sign it?
Some places you have to sign it for your work to be graded. Of course they'll probably only track you down over it if there's a suspected violation.
I never thought of it as bureaucratic. It certainly wouldn't have been hard to cheat, but I took pride in signing it and having my institution basically take my word for it. It's when they go over the top to prevent it that I lose respect for myself since they obviously don't think too highly of their students.
I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this examination, nor have I concealed any violations of the Honor Code.
I'm not sure it's ultimately as effective as clamping down on all the possible ways people might come up with to cheat, but I found it very effective. I liken it to a parent who doesn't get upset or raise their voice, but you know exactly how hurt they really are. I had a professor from Stanford who actually left the room whenever an examination was given. If you wanted to cheat, it basically gave you the green light, but I'm not aware of anyone who did.
In the end, most of us take it seriously, learn an important lesson, and take the test honestly, but the problem is obviously the people who undermine the system and come out ahead. I might be naive, but I still think they'll get exactly what they have coming when they enter the real world.
Seems we're running into problems as more people get on board and things start to bifurcate, but It's worth the effort as long as we get to the guitar solo!
Actually, I do. Like the ones that say, "This website is probably loaded with malware." Thanks, Google! Duly noted! Or like the other one letting me know my gmail account had been hacked and presented me with options on how to reclaim it. Magnificent!
2.4 From time to time, Google may discover a Product on the Market that violates the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement or other legal agreements, laws, regulations or policies. You agree that in such an instance Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your Device at its sole discretion.
What else is there to say, really? Your erroneous perceptions of a company do not constitute a legally binding agreement.
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Ass clown.
Boo hoo. Cry me a river.
Why does it turn out that so many people who go all crazy and fanatical have an engineering degree? I'll get back to you on that as soon as I get back from TA'ing a lab, finish grading papers, finish up a couple homework assignments, write this journal paper, do a little volunteer work on the side, relax a little for on my birthday, and get started sifting through the literature before I actually get to the part of my schooling that matters. At a glance though, I can't imagine why.
I'm guessing here - but I'm sure someone could do some calculations to back me up... I don't think that would work. To get a decent stereo effect the two lenses would have to be some distance apart.
If they're two AU's apart and you look in the right direction, then you have a the idea of a parsec.
If someone will do the calculations? Okay, I'll bite.
I'll put this in terms of human vision since we're all familiar with that (probably). If your eyes are 2.5 inches apart, then a parallax of an arc second corresponds to an object about 6.5 km away. The Carina nebula is in the neighborhood of 8000 ly away, which is around 2500 pc. Since everything's a nice small angle, that means this nebula is to Earth's orbit what an object 6.5*2500 = 16250 km away is to your eyes. That's about a third of the way to geosynchronous orbit. 80% of people can distinguish depth of objects with a horizontal disparity of about 30 arc seconds. This is about 30*2500 = 75000 times beyond the limits of human depth perception. (I think I'm off by a factor of two here for angles vs. half-angles, but you get the idea.) Even if it's possible to distinguish an approximate depth to an astronomical object using parallax, there's really no chance of distinguishing depth within the object.
I have similar doubts, but when it comes down to it I'm more than willing to pitch in a few bucks and see what comes out of it. Some performances derive value from their virtuosity, some from their idiosyncrasies, and I think this could have a great deal of value in its own way even if it doesn't stand out of the crowd. On top of that, I think it's a great funding model. It's a lot more inspiring to contribute to the creation of something than it is to buy a CD of a performer who's been dead for thirty years.
I just saw on the kickstarter site that with 24 hours to go, $10,513 has been donated to the creation of 400 icons for mobile apps. Uh... icons? Seriously? Seriously? I guess it's more like a purchase for this specific one, but it sure puts $20,000 for the creation of public domain works for all of posterity into perspective.
He mentions on his profile page that you should also vote for the idea in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Or if not his idea, there are at least a lot of other good causes that stand to get a significant amount of money.
I'm very interested to see what happens when the copyright expires on the wave of classical recordings made around the 1970's (although I may be dead before that happens) . How many times do you think the legislation will change to extend the copyrights? I suspect the BBC will be in good company as far as caving into industry pressure goes.
Not too familiar with classical music, are we? It's okay. I'd probably post as AC too if that's all I had to contribute to the discussion.
SSSSEEEEEEEEXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!! sells. I actually started a list of companies whose advertising/business practices disgust me. GoDaddy is on the list.
I think it tolerates a bit of a nudge before it shows TILT. The mechanism is usually a plumb bob that hits a metal ring and completes a circuit if it's hit too hard. When the guy waits for a while, the synopsis says he's waiting for the tilt sensor to come to a rest. The finesse to hit it that hard and not trip the sensor is probably why it refers to it as "$10,000 for his skillful play."
Ah, Space Cadet Pinball, how I miss you... Okay. Good. The nostalgia passed pretty quickly. I'm sorry you had to witness my moment of weakness there.
the video in TFA is a fake.
Wow. That's some real A+ sleuthing. For a second I thought Microsoft may have just changed the point of view so that it didn't look on the video like the kid was looking off into the middle of nowhere, but no. Apart from being technically infeasible next to all the other advanced technology, it's actually much more likely that they just fabricated the whole thing. Thanks.
Oh boy... I'm gonna have to lie down for a minute. That's way too much sarcasm for one post.
Reminds me of Damn Vulnerable Linux although that one's just for learning purposes, not for fighting what's out there.
1. Does my signing this change anything?
I think it varies from place to place. Of course they can still follow the same actions if you didn't sign it, but I think it's their way of preventing people from playing dumb and pretending they didn't realize they'd get kicked out if they cheated. Or get "cheating" marked on their transcripts. Or fail the class. So maybe it just reduces the number/efficacy of tear-filled pleas for mercy.
2. What happens if I don't sign it?
Some places you have to sign it for your work to be graded. Of course they'll probably only track you down over it if there's a suspected violation.
I never thought of it as bureaucratic. It certainly wouldn't have been hard to cheat, but I took pride in signing it and having my institution basically take my word for it. It's when they go over the top to prevent it that I lose respect for myself since they obviously don't think too highly of their students.
I still remember it from Michigan:
I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this examination, nor have I concealed any violations of the Honor Code.
I'm not sure it's ultimately as effective as clamping down on all the possible ways people might come up with to cheat, but I found it very effective. I liken it to a parent who doesn't get upset or raise their voice, but you know exactly how hurt they really are. I had a professor from Stanford who actually left the room whenever an examination was given. If you wanted to cheat, it basically gave you the green light, but I'm not aware of anyone who did.
In the end, most of us take it seriously, learn an important lesson, and take the test honestly, but the problem is obviously the people who undermine the system and come out ahead. I might be naive, but I still think they'll get exactly what they have coming when they enter the real world.
The second rule of fight club is you DO NOT squeak about fight club. (Ugh...)
True homosexual hipsters use mac and iPhone.
Hey, but I... oh.
Seems we're running into problems as more people get on board and things start to bifurcate, but It's worth the effort as long as we get to the guitar solo!
Little high, little low
Or Fox News:
Worst Chart I've Seen All Day
I'm proud of myself. I managed to resist calling it Faux News!
and millions of people wasted time reading /.
No wonder you posted as anonymous coward.
Actually, I do. Like the ones that say, "This website is probably loaded with malware." Thanks, Google! Duly noted! Or like the other one letting me know my gmail account had been hacked and presented me with options on how to reclaim it. Magnificent!
Now I find that Google can throw a remote kill switch?
From Android Market Terms of Service:
2.4 From time to time, Google may discover a Product on the Market that violates the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement or other legal agreements, laws, regulations or policies. You agree that in such an instance Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your Device at its sole discretion.
What else is there to say, really? Your erroneous perceptions of a company do not constitute a legally binding agreement.
A good read:
The radioactive boy scout: When a teenager attempts to build a breeder reactor