HBO would probably sell much more of Game of Thrones if they didn't wait so damned long to release it on BluRay. Season 3 still cannot be purchased, and it was months since it was released.
If they can coordinate the massive undertaking of making such a series, filming episodes in parallel, then they can coordinate the making of the discs in parallel.
Their only reasoning must be "releasing just before the next season starts will whet their appetites", but what they don't realise in all their marketing "genius" is that they miss out on capitalising on the temporary hype they've just built up, plus they miss out on xmas sales.
People will return for the next season, something that they should have learnt by now.
What's even more scary is that there are so few people being brought up the "old way" that not many future parents will know how to let their kids roam like we did. So in a generation or two, how is society going to revert to the "old ways"?
I think it won't, and I think that will be the cause of more psych issues, and lots of research trying to figure out why. Then people will invent all sorts of artificial ways to make up for the loss of "caveman" habits. Yet, all that would be avoidable if only kids were let to play freely, so that they could pass that on to their kids.
Given how deep they're in it, do they have any other viable option? As I understand it, any ruling that would acknowledge that sweeping bugging is wrong would legitimise (pun intended) popular rebellion against the NSA. But by legitimising bugging and with so many people who have been made to believe "what is legal is acceptable" then the govenment is off the hook.
If you want to try it out yourself just stay awake for 2-3 days.
At uni we often stayed awake for a couple of day/nights at a time to get our assignments done. My personal record was 4 days and 3 nights. But, none of us had hallucinations that I'm aware of.
In 4 versions time they'll have upgraded the version to be friendly, intelligent, run on four legs and be able to chase after people, especially postmen.
I've been saying for some time that asylums would be a good way to help some people.
Case in point: a neighbour of mine is so damaged that he won't ever be able to properly take care of himself. Even with some sort of future tech that could switch off his schizophrenia, he is still so damaged that he'd never be able to feed or wash himself properly. He is terribly depressed due to loneliness, which has him bring home people who are not particularly pleasant. The trouble he brings home is often cause for police and ambulance call outs. Himself, he is actually quite harmless, and not deserving of prison.
However, if he was at an asylum, then he would not be lonely, trained nurses could administer meds, he'd have reduced access to drugs, access to proper food, help as soon as he starts sliding further, would use less emergency resources, etc.
This would be part of a wider plan to have personal help centres (to teach life skills and help people going through tough times) and legalised drug clinics (to undermine the drug industry and help rehabilitate those who can be rehabilitated). Asylums and prisons would be for taking care of those who fall though the cracks. But it would be better than the system like we have now.
Sure, such a system would be expensive, to start with. But after a few decades I think we'd see such a reduction of social issues that it would eventually pay for itself.
It's trolling and flamebait, this time in a racist flavour. We have a mods for both flamebait and trolling, and as long as those posts are modded as such, and we don't feed the trolls and fires, that ought to be enough.
I do, frequently. And my code is better 'cos of it. In my experience, when people are too afraid to start a module afresh, it's because they're afraid that they don't/can't/won't understand the problem well enough to a) write a solution that works b) understand the insufficiencies/faults of the existing code to do a better job next time around.
Because... the NSA pays MS for backdoors, whereas the Russians don't?
Because... the NSA tries to stay under the radar, whereas other malware often doesn't? (ex. adware, bot-nets. Thus damaging the MS "experience".)
Because... the NSA wants to know your secrets, whereas scammers want to use your secrets? (ex. Credit card payments. Further damaging the MS "experience".)
About ten years ago a small IT business in Taiwan was searching for new developers. The culture there was to find employment with the "big boys", not small fry. This company was seen as small fry. Consequently, the interviewer only got the bottom of the barrel, and told me the following examples:
One interviewee kept talking about how he'd used PSP at uni. Eventually the interviewer asked "Do you mean PHP?". "Yes, that's the one!"
Another interviewee seemed to have nothing going for him, so in desperation the interviewer asked "Have you done anything you're proud of?". Interviewee thinks for a moment and then responds with "I have a girlfriend.". <Facepalm!>
So, the interviewer hired me in from another country. (We were friends from uni, so he knew who he was hiring.)
Why should the Brazilian government discourage Google, when Google is already doing such a good job of collecting information that might be useful to the Brazilian Government?
But instead of paying Google for that information, it would be better to get that information for free. Better yet, get Google to pay for the privilege of giving that information to the government, while still continuing business as usual.
Surely "free" energy should just mean you don't pay to obtain it, and you don't pay for the consequences of using it.
So solar, wind, wave, piezo, stray microwaves would therefore all be classed as free energy. Fossil and nuclear are not free, because obtaining their fuels costs and the consequences of using them cost.
Yes, of course I know of the idea of "free energy" meaning something out of nothing, which of course is a little silly, which is why I discard that notion.
But I still believe in free energy, in that it's energy that is given to us for free. All we need to do is build the collectors (plus modern nuclear reactors).
genes that make the crows resistant to antibiotics
bacteria in the crows were resistant to several other antibiotics
I presume that the bacteria in the crows are resistant, not the crows themselves.
If so, then we're in for a Hell of a time finding a cure when we're hit with a devastating bacteriological pandemic.
However, if the crows were resistant (I doubt that's what the article means) then that would be a cool idea, because it would mean that bacteria could act as a DNA conduit between species.
Neither electric fields, magnetic fields nor gravity fields consist of particles. So could it be another form of energy field? It might form a "gravity-dark energy" pair analogous to electro-magnetism. Much as magnetic fields interact with electric fields, perhaps dark energy interacts with gravity, giving us indications of it, but not being measurable using particle detectors (as the one described in the article).
Neither electric fields, magnetic fields nor gravity fields consist of particles. So perhaps we ought to call it dark energy. It might form a "gravity-dark energy" pair analogous to electro-magnetism.
Much as magnetic fields interact with electric fields, perhaps dark energy interacts with gravity, giving us indications of it, but not being measurable using particle detectors (as the one described in the article).
I wanted to major in physics (got an A) but couldn't because I couldn't pass 2nd year maths. I enjoy maths, but I have my limitations, especially with those damned proofs and advanced matrices.
On the other hand, my youngest cousin would miss his maths lectures 'cos he couldn't get out of bed in time. By the time he'd arrive at uni, his class mates would be waiting for him so they could ask him to explain the lecture. He'd spend a few minutes reading through the chapter (1st time) then proceed to explain to his classmates what the lecturer could not. (This happened every week.) Obviously he got top grades.
Now tell me, if I study hard and still don't get it, yet my cousin gets it without even trying, then would you not say that his talent helps him more than a measly 10% ?
Slashdot Mirror
Please don't let them ban Game of Thrones or The Hobbit! People might start illegally downloading them en-masse.
HBO would probably sell much more of Game of Thrones if they didn't wait so damned long to release it on BluRay. Season 3 still cannot be purchased, and it was months since it was released.
If they can coordinate the massive undertaking of making such a series, filming episodes in parallel, then they can coordinate the making of the discs in parallel.
Their only reasoning must be "releasing just before the next season starts will whet their appetites", but what they don't realise in all their marketing "genius" is that they miss out on capitalising on the temporary hype they've just built up, plus they miss out on xmas sales.
People will return for the next season, something that they should have learnt by now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_slave_trade
What's even more scary is that there are so few people being brought up the "old way" that not many future parents will know how to let their kids roam like we did. So in a generation or two, how is society going to revert to the "old ways"?
I think it won't, and I think that will be the cause of more psych issues, and lots of research trying to figure out why. Then people will invent all sorts of artificial ways to make up for the loss of "caveman" habits. Yet, all that would be avoidable if only kids were let to play freely, so that they could pass that on to their kids.
Given how deep they're in it, do they have any other viable option? As I understand it, any ruling that would acknowledge that sweeping bugging is wrong would legitimise (pun intended) popular rebellion against the NSA. But by legitimising bugging and with so many people who have been made to believe "what is legal is acceptable" then the govenment is off the hook.
the "angels" who ...gently reminded her to open her eyes when she was nodding off at the wheel
Interesting. Sounds like a version of third man syndrome.
If you want to try it out yourself just stay awake for 2-3 days.
At uni we often stayed awake for a couple of day/nights at a time to get our assignments done. My personal record was 4 days and 3 nights. But, none of us had hallucinations that I'm aware of.
known as the K5 Autonomous Data Machine
In 4 versions time they'll have upgraded the version to be friendly, intelligent, run on four legs and be able to chase after people, especially postmen.
How's that off topic? I quite agree with parent. Talk about 1st World problems...!
You should own a fucking cat instead.
Then you'll end up with litters of kittens.
So, before choosing an important password make sure you have shaved, had a haircut and dyed your hair red.
(A sex change is asking too much though.)
I've been saying for some time that asylums would be a good way to help some people.
Case in point: a neighbour of mine is so damaged that he won't ever be able to properly take care of himself. Even with some sort of future tech that could switch off his schizophrenia, he is still so damaged that he'd never be able to feed or wash himself properly. He is terribly depressed due to loneliness, which has him bring home people who are not particularly pleasant. The trouble he brings home is often cause for police and ambulance call outs. Himself, he is actually quite harmless, and not deserving of prison.
However, if he was at an asylum, then he would not be lonely, trained nurses could administer meds, he'd have reduced access to drugs, access to proper food, help as soon as he starts sliding further, would use less emergency resources, etc.
This would be part of a wider plan to have personal help centres (to teach life skills and help people going through tough times) and legalised drug clinics (to undermine the drug industry and help rehabilitate those who can be rehabilitated). Asylums and prisons would be for taking care of those who fall though the cracks. But it would be better than the system like we have now.
Sure, such a system would be expensive, to start with. But after a few decades I think we'd see such a reduction of social issues that it would eventually pay for itself.
It's trolling and flamebait, this time in a racist flavour. We have a mods for both flamebait and trolling, and as long as those posts are modded as such, and we don't feed the trolls and fires, that ought to be enough.
I've not flown with a handgun since 9/11. What's the process now?
That depends on what kinds of snakes will be on the plane.
I do, frequently. And my code is better 'cos of it. In my experience, when people are too afraid to start a module afresh, it's because they're afraid that they don't/can't/won't understand the problem well enough to a) write a solution that works b) understand the insufficiencies/faults of the existing code to do a better job next time around.
Because... the NSA pays MS for backdoors, whereas the Russians don't?
Because... the NSA tries to stay under the radar, whereas other malware often doesn't? (ex. adware, bot-nets. Thus damaging the MS "experience".)
Because... the NSA wants to know your secrets, whereas scammers want to use your secrets? (ex. Credit card payments. Further damaging the MS "experience".)
Just a few thoughts.
About ten years ago a small IT business in Taiwan was searching for new developers. The culture there was to find employment with the "big boys", not small fry. This company was seen as small fry. Consequently, the interviewer only got the bottom of the barrel, and told me the following examples:
One interviewee kept talking about how he'd used PSP at uni. Eventually the interviewer asked "Do you mean PHP?". "Yes, that's the one!"
Another interviewee seemed to have nothing going for him, so in desperation the interviewer asked "Have you done anything you're proud of?". Interviewee thinks for a moment and then responds with "I have a girlfriend.". <Facepalm!>
So, the interviewer hired me in from another country. (We were friends from uni, so he knew who he was hiring.)
So, yeah, totally with ya.
Botweiser
Why should the Brazilian government discourage Google, when Google is already doing such a good job of collecting information that might be useful to the Brazilian Government?
But instead of paying Google for that information, it would be better to get that information for free. Better yet, get Google to pay for the privilege of giving that information to the government, while still continuing business as usual.
Surely "free" energy should just mean you don't pay to obtain it, and you don't pay for the consequences of using it.
So solar, wind, wave, piezo, stray microwaves would therefore all be classed as free energy. Fossil and nuclear are not free, because obtaining their fuels costs and the consequences of using them cost.
Yes, of course I know of the idea of "free energy" meaning something out of nothing, which of course is a little silly, which is why I discard that notion.
But I still believe in free energy, in that it's energy that is given to us for free. All we need to do is build the collectors (plus modern nuclear reactors).
Thanks on both points. Didn't know either. :)
genes that make the crows resistant to antibiotics
bacteria in the crows were resistant to several other antibiotics
I presume that the bacteria in the crows are resistant, not the crows themselves.
If so, then we're in for a Hell of a time finding a cure when we're hit with a devastating bacteriological pandemic.
However, if the crows were resistant (I doubt that's what the article means) then that would be a cool idea, because it would mean that bacteria could act as a DNA conduit between species.
I know more discs actually do make a difference, but it did remind me of this...
http://www.theonion.com/articles/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/
Excellent, you'd be the person to ask then...
Neither electric fields, magnetic fields nor gravity fields consist of particles. So could it be another form of energy field? It might form a "gravity-dark energy" pair analogous to electro-magnetism. Much as magnetic fields interact with electric fields, perhaps dark energy interacts with gravity, giving us indications of it, but not being measurable using particle detectors (as the one described in the article).
Neither electric fields, magnetic fields nor gravity fields consist of particles. So perhaps we ought to call it dark energy. It might form a "gravity-dark energy" pair analogous to electro-magnetism.
Much as magnetic fields interact with electric fields, perhaps dark energy interacts with gravity, giving us indications of it, but not being measurable using particle detectors (as the one described in the article).
Thoughts, anyone?
I wanted to major in physics (got an A) but couldn't because I couldn't pass 2nd year maths. I enjoy maths, but I have my limitations, especially with those damned proofs and advanced matrices.
On the other hand, my youngest cousin would miss his maths lectures 'cos he couldn't get out of bed in time. By the time he'd arrive at uni, his class mates would be waiting for him so they could ask him to explain the lecture. He'd spend a few minutes reading through the chapter (1st time) then proceed to explain to his classmates what the lecturer could not. (This happened every week.) Obviously he got top grades.
Now tell me, if I study hard and still don't get it, yet my cousin gets it without even trying, then would you not say that his talent helps him more than a measly 10% ?