AFAIK the icon used to be a can of Hormel SPAM, but the folks at Slashdot changed it when Hormel asked them politely. A nice change from the way some other groups have treated our favourite website.
Godfather III. Each movie in that trilogy was better than the last, and thats saying a lot. That said, I don't hold out much hope of Arnie being able to pull off a convincing T3; I think he's just too old for the part.
Hrm, I know this sounds aweful, but/maybe/ Mr. Jimbo could have phrased his riot-inducing email somewhat better...
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Having billions of tonnes of gold/silver/whatever raw material isn't going to solve any of earths problems. In the short term it will make America (or whatever country brings it back) very rich, but then gold will be devalued to such a stage that the global economy will be in a similar state to pre-Nazi Germany. Then the standard will have to be changed so that the econ is based on something thats still rare on earth and we'll be right back where we started.
Why? Because these guys were amateurs/academics who only stood to lose their pride if the entire thing screwed up. When NASA sends a sattelite up, there are usually several million dollars worth of of R&D/net equipment costs associated with it that just can't be wasted. In short, while its cool that the midshipmen managed to do this, the chances of the entire thing blowing up in their faces (figuratively) are far too high for NASA to be able to use "radio shack" materials, or as they have often been accused, to 'cut corners' like this group were able to.
Yeah? Well, the papers called the Irish Times too, but most of us here on Slashdot have learned not to point such things out. Years of CmdrTaco have taught us a lesson;)
Good - and with the downturn in the high tech industry you can get them cheap. Ummmm, are you talking about the patents, the gadgets....or the examiners?;)
I wonder how the global dust storm on Mars is going to effect the Odyssey's gamma ray spectrometer and other systems. It'd be an aweful pitty to go all that way just to find out you've got an obstructed view:\
As is, undifferentiated, naive embryonic stem cells don't have a therapeutic use; they're too dangerous. What this story means is that we've learned how to shunt them down toward a particular cell lineage. We have here the potential to treat a wide variety of diseases; diabetes, Parkinson's, heart disease or many other disorders. This is a fantastic breakthrough; the genuine Holy Grail of medical science.
"I think he is being unjustly accused and that's the kind of case I like to do."
Tut tut that was an obvious error, what he really said was: "I think this is a well-known case that I can use to increase my public profile, and therefore my rate of pay for other, subsequent clients, and that's the kind of case I like to do."
The.int domains are controlled by the Internation Telecommunications Union. Its a group in which "governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services", according to their website.
This one's not new, but rather is one of the "special" TLDs, alongside.gov,.edu, and.mil. Its used for International Organizations, such as the United Nations.
...the computer-altered New York City skyline (the Twin Towers are gone -- replaced by odd-looking new skyscrapers in several shots looking South...
Am I the only one who thinks this is wrong? I mean, obviously the sight of the WTC in these movies may be upsetting to some people, but in my opinion, wiping them out of movies and tv shows like they never even existed is extremely disrespectful to the memories of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
...it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sell its high-speed network to AT&T for $307 million in cash... ...preferably in non-sequential unmarked bills.
Before I start, I'll quote something I'm sure lots of you have seen before, its Colin Powell to then President Clinton, considering the invasion of Bosnia; "We do deserts, we don't do mountains". America's armed forces are good at tabletop warfare, where the enemy is easy to see, has clear assets that can be targeted, and thus can be defeated. Fighting the Afghan terrorists is/nothing/ like this - its a lot more like Viet'nam, where you have an elusive enemy who you cant properly target because he when you try to, he just drops back into the terrain and you've lost him. Their tactics are the same as used by the IRA in Ireland and the VC; strike hard and fast, then withdraw before and disappear before the counterstrike. This is/not/ a war that can be won "American style". If you want to achieve victory in this, you'll have to do it on *their* terms. That means small, special forces units, hitting hard and hitting fast, removing the targets one war or another, and getting out. You have to learn from the Soviets and British - even if their objectives were territorial acquisition rather than revenge; a broad campaign doesnt stand a chance, but a series of well-planned raids does.
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AFAIK the icon used to be a can of Hormel SPAM, but the folks at Slashdot changed it when Hormel asked them politely. A nice change from the way some other groups have treated our favourite website.
Godfather III. Each movie in that trilogy was better than the last, and thats saying a lot. That said, I don't hold out much hope of Arnie being able to pull off a convincing T3; I think he's just too old for the part.
Hrm, I know this sounds aweful, but /maybe/ Mr. Jimbo could have phrased his riot-inducing email somewhat better...
---
To: all@mindcontrol.cn
From: democracywow4253@geocities.com
Subj: $$$ Fast, Easy People Power! $$$
Dear Friend, you are about to be presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the largest and fastest growing forms of government in the world!!!!!
Right now, for FREE, we are reserving up to 1,000 instructional videos and "Democracy Starter Packs" in YOUR name! And this is just the begining! For a small fee, we'll throw in these demonstration Ballot Boxes, including SEVEN different types of chad!!!
That's right, with our basic service, its NO membership fee to join, NO monthly dues, NO monthly quotas, NO obligations of any kind! This Is NOT a scam!!!! If you want to earn a substantial income and large stock holding, then "Democracy" is the opportunity you've been waiting for! We believe in rewarding those who work the hardest, and provide all the incentives to achieve unlimited success! You have no risk, only unlimited opportunity!
Having billions of tonnes of gold/silver/whatever raw material isn't going to solve any of earths problems. In the short term it will make America (or whatever country brings it back) very rich, but then gold will be devalued to such a stage that the global economy will be in a similar state to pre-Nazi Germany. Then the standard will have to be changed so that the econ is based on something thats still rare on earth and we'll be right back where we started.
Why? Because these guys were amateurs/academics who only stood to lose their pride if the entire thing screwed up. When NASA sends a sattelite up, there are usually several million dollars worth of of R&D/net equipment costs associated with it that just can't be wasted. In short, while its cool that the midshipmen managed to do this, the chances of the entire thing blowing up in their faces (figuratively) are far too high for NASA to be able to use "radio shack" materials, or as they have often been accused, to 'cut corners' like this group were able to.
They did pratically invent space travel
*cough* Sure they did.
Yeah? Well, the papers called the Irish Times too, but most of us here on Slashdot have learned not to point such things out. Years of CmdrTaco have taught us a lesson ;)
So civilization in the region was wiped out 4000 years ago, eh? Looking around there now you have to wonder when it will ever come back.
...and forget Jet Li. This is far more entertaining :)
Good - and with the downturn in the high tech industry you can get them cheap. ;)
Ummmm, are you talking about the patents, the gadgets....or the examiners?
first jonkatz flame!!
A PS2? try 1000 times less powerful than my wristwatch.
I wonder how the global dust storm on Mars is going to effect the Odyssey's gamma ray spectrometer and other systems. It'd be an aweful pitty to go all that way just to find out you've got an obstructed view :\
If you have old parts left, maybe you can donate something, too." ;)
What, you mean old tables and chairs?
Well it sure puts a whole new spin on the old "Hello World" concept, doesn't it ;)
"The blob was found........."
;)
"The clump appears to......"
Is it just me or is Slashdot turning into less a tech website and more a B-movie?
No no no, you just don't get it do you? Trekkers like her breasts for their /personality/!
Aaargh! The pain of being a karma whore with lag! ;)
Argh! Slashdotted, there's a security hole for you! :)
Google archive here.
As is, undifferentiated, naive embryonic stem cells don't have a therapeutic use; they're too dangerous. What this story means is that we've learned how to shunt them down toward a particular cell lineage. We have here the potential to treat a wide variety of diseases; diabetes, Parkinson's, heart disease or many other disorders. This is a fantastic breakthrough; the genuine Holy Grail of medical science.
"I think he is being unjustly accused and that's the kind of case I like to do."
Tut tut that was an obvious error, what he really said was:
"I think this is a well-known case that I can use to increase my public profile, and therefore my rate of pay for other, subsequent clients, and that's the kind of case I like to do."
This one's not new, but rather is one of the "special" TLDs, alongside .gov, .edu, and .mil. Its used for International Organizations, such as the United Nations.
...the computer-altered New York City skyline (the Twin Towers are gone -- replaced by odd-looking new skyscrapers in several shots looking South...
Am I the only one who thinks this is wrong? I mean, obviously the sight of the WTC in these movies may be upsetting to some people, but in my opinion, wiping them out of movies and tv shows like they never even existed is extremely disrespectful to the memories of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
...it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sell its high-speed network to AT&T for $307 million in cash...
...preferably in non-sequential unmarked bills.
Before I start, I'll quote something I'm sure lots of you have seen before, its Colin Powell to then President Clinton, considering the invasion of Bosnia; "We do deserts, we don't do mountains". America's armed forces are good at tabletop warfare, where the enemy is easy to see, has clear assets that can be targeted, and thus can be defeated. Fighting the Afghan terrorists is /nothing/ like this - its a lot more like Viet'nam, where you have an elusive enemy who you cant properly target because he when you try to, he just drops back into the terrain and you've lost him. Their tactics are the same as used by the IRA in Ireland and the VC; strike hard and fast, then withdraw before and disappear before the counterstrike. This is /not/ a war that can be won "American style". If you want to achieve victory in this, you'll have to do it on *their* terms. That means small, special forces units, hitting hard and hitting fast, removing the targets one war or another, and getting out. You have to learn from the Soviets and British - even if their objectives were territorial acquisition rather than revenge; a broad campaign doesnt stand a chance, but a series of well-planned raids does.