There are unscrupulous employment agencies out there that will do the following:
1. Collect resumes posted to the Web on common job sites.
2. Submit them to employers with their contact information replacing yours.
3. Not tell you about it unless they get a bite.
4. Contact you about the job if they do get a bite, but not tell you any of the above.
Personally, I don't like the idea of any old person having access to my resume. It's too much information to give out anonymously. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a "passive" way to get a job. You have to go through the work of contacting people, by mail or Email yourself, rather that tossing your resume out there and hoping for a bite. This isn't the 90's after all, the job market sucks. (Sigh... I remember companies giving away Palms just for accepting an interview. Oh well, I made out pretty well myself, until the crash...)
This is about the stupidist thing I've ever heard of. Essentially, a bunch of trust fund babies deciding to hassle the working class. I'm reminded of Bertie Wooster stealing policemens' hats. "Well, they like it, just like foxes like to be hunted." It's not coincidental that Wodehouse was popular in Soviet Russia.
It's good (well in my opinion) but it doesn't end, unfortunately (cancelled on a cliffhanger). I keep meaning to see Fire Walk With Me... the theatrical film they made after the series was cancelled. (Sort of like Serenity was to Firefly.) I think my sister has it...
I have to agree that it is different, thats what i like about it but i dont kid myself, i know what whenever I watch something like this, I'm filling my mind with the same crappy quality as if I'd be watching survivor or whatever other american show.
Usually, when people are complaining about "America" they are actually complaining about the government or the people, anyway, not the trees or the ground. So, hang enough government officials from trees or put enough of the people in the ground, and it'll be a nice place to live.
Hell, the country was founded on this principal. Perhaps King George is looking down from Heaven thinking, "Love it or leave it, why didn't we think of that?!? Hey, you don't like taxation without representation? Love it or leave it, bub!"
I mean, the country was founded by traitors to the Crown! They were the most unpatriotic people who ever lived and their only loyalty was only to their own revolutionary principals. To truly live by the founding principals, if you hate the government or most of the people, you should seize part of the country by force and declare your own country!
Well, when I ask my FOB roommates which is better Sony Playstation or X (with X referring to any other video game system), Sony always wins...
It's got a good rep in Thailand anyway... one girl who used to live with me and has since gone home planned to buy a bunch of PS2s and set up a baang in her garage (in Thailand, obviously. I don't know the Thai word for baang.).
My other roommates got a PS2 with EyeToy (after it was out a long time and they could get it cheap).
1857, "description of prostitutes," from Fr. pornographie, from Gk. pornographos "(one) writing of prostitutes," from porne "prostitute," originally "bought, purchased" (with an original notion, probably of "female slave sold for prostitution;" related to pernanai "to sell," from PIE root per- "to traffic in, to sell," cf. L. pretium "price") + graphein "to write." Originally used of classical art and writing; application to modern examples began 1880s. Main modern meaning "salacious writing or pictures" represents a slight shift from the etymology, though classical depictions of prostitution usually had this quality. Pornographer is earliest form of the word, attested from 1850. Pornocracy (1860) is "the dominating influence of harlots," used specifically of the government of Rome during the first half of the 10th century by Theodora and her daughters.
A number of years ago, when the company I founded released Daggerfall, (the second chapter of the Elder Scrolls series from which the latest chapter, Oblivion, has recently sprung), we learned that Senator Joseph Lieberman had identified Daggerfall by name--along with games such as Mortal Kombat--in a televised press conference as one of the year's "10 Worst Games". Not worst games to play, mind you, but most socially unredeeming and therefore deserving of censure by "good people".
I was incensed. Not only because I believed that Lieberman was using his elected office as a platform for his personal (read political) agenda, but because I knew he could not possibly have played Daggerfall to have come out with such an evaluation.
As anyone who knows both the RPG genre and especially the Elder Scrolls series can tell you, the series stresses the importance of relationships and enforces many social rules. To put it in the same category as Mortal Kombat simply meant that someone, or some group with an agenda, had provided Lieberman his Worst Games list.
So, I did what any red blooded president of an American gaming company would do -- I sued him. In doing so we discovered the people who had the agenda and supplied the fateful list to Senator Lieberman. It was the National Institute on Media and the Family. So I sued them too.
Violated by ignorance
I was not going to let my rights be violated by ignorance. What came to pass is that Lieberman had to resort to using the Justice Department to shield himself from our suit. Nevertheless, the good news is that ever since that time, Senator Lieberman stopped the absurd practice of an uninvestigated Worst 10 games list. So, I would like to think that my decision to put money behind principle had a result that was vindication for my company and a larger victory for the games industry.
So, when I tell you that I believe we as an industry need to be aware of our perception by the public and government, I tell you with personal investment in protecting your freedom to be creative and not kowtow to everyone with an opinion.
-- The Folly of 'Office Massacre'
Of course, I see here he is knocking Mortal Kombat, which makes me laugh. "We must all hang together or we will surely hang seperately," as Ben Franklin would say. There was nothing wrong with Daggerfall and nothing wrong with Mortal Kombat, and I'm not surprised he's being singled out, again, by the National Institute on Media and the Family. After all, he beat them, so it's payback time, exactly the sort of behaviour I'd expect from a scummy organization like NIMF. (I don't know that it was them, but this reeks of Hidden Agenda.)
Oh, hey everyone, you can see Kasumi's boobs in the Dreamcast version of Dead or Alive by downloading a modified save file that lets you view the Japanese intro that was left on the disk, somebody call the ESRB, it's still being sold used some places!!! (It's not as thrilling as it sounds, if I were you I'd just watch this (not work safe) instead.)
The more people use BSD/Linux/Amiga/whatever, the more companies will develop games for BSD/Linux/Amiga/whatever.
Yes, but by then the person who switched to BSD/Linux/(Amiga?) will have moved on to another hobby to fill his time. Provided senility hasn't overwhelmed his cognitive functions, that is. Seriously, has anyone stepped forward to take the place of Loki games? (Sort of impressive that the site is still there.) If I were a Linux newbie I might be hopeful about your plan, but we've regressed!
I mean Pingus is fun for a while... but it doesn't take the place of Dawn of War. Neither can Heroes of Might and Magic III for Linux if you could manage to scrounge up a copy. (No, you can't have mine.)
There is some hope for Cedega, though I'm not currently impressed. It's not going to be able to replace my XP partition any time soon.
One of the ironies of modern electronic gaming is that the most free (as in GNU, ironically) and viable gaming platform is Windows. It's better than the locked down, DRM ridden consoles. Think of it, you can get horse armor on PC by making it yourself instead of paying for it. That's closer to Free Software than the current console model "it'll cost you, and don't dare try to hack our console." Of course, Vista may tip this, I think MS is learning some lessons from being a console maker.
Yes, the situation sucks. The real problem is that Microsoft still plays Monopoly with our PCs. It has very little to do with consumer choice.
As Ash would say, "It's a Trick!!!" When Microsoft goes to companies and says, "Hey, why don't we make a strategic partnership against our common enemies?" they actually mean, "Hey, we'd like to steal your technology and run you out of business."
Farewell, Yahoo! a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest!
Well, the review of So Close, which I haven't seen yet, is not encouraging, I'll admit.
On the other hand this is a movie being made from DOA the video game, so director-wise it could have been worse. (Remember, I'm pretty surprised it isn't Uwe Boll directing here...)
Hmm, doesn't necessarily mean it will be good, or even the next The Heroic Trio, still Cory Yuen's filmography is encouraging:
* DOA: Dead or Alive
* The Transporter
* So Close
* Enter the Eagles
* Hero
* My Father Is a Hero
* High Risk
* The New Legend of Shaolin
* Bodyguard from Beijing
* Fong Sai Yuk
* Saviour of the Soul
* Top Bet
* All for the Winner
* She Shoots Straight
* Dragons Forever
* Righting Wrongs
* Yes, Madam
This is exactly the right kind of a director for a film based on DOA, we may end up with another Mortal Kombat. (I mean really, who didn't like Fong Sai Yuk? I've got it on VCD...)
Um, in China, Revolution is still considered a patriotic word. Remember that China is the Revolutionary People's Republic of China, with the Revolution being Communist in nature. In fact, China, France, Russia, and the U. S. all have positive associations with the word Revolution.
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1. Collect resumes posted to the Web on common job sites.
2. Submit them to employers with their contact information replacing yours.
3. Not tell you about it unless they get a bite.
4. Contact you about the job if they do get a bite, but not tell you any of the above.
Personally, I don't like the idea of any old person having access to my resume. It's too much information to give out anonymously. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a "passive" way to get a job. You have to go through the work of contacting people, by mail or Email yourself, rather that tossing your resume out there and hoping for a bite. This isn't the 90's after all, the job market sucks. (Sigh... I remember companies giving away Palms just for accepting an interview. Oh well, I made out pretty well myself, until the crash...)
This is about the stupidist thing I've ever heard of. Essentially, a bunch of trust fund babies deciding to hassle the working class. I'm reminded of Bertie Wooster stealing policemens' hats. "Well, they like it, just like foxes like to be hunted." It's not coincidental that Wodehouse was popular in Soviet Russia.
It's good (well in my opinion) but it doesn't end, unfortunately (cancelled on a cliffhanger). I keep meaning to see Fire Walk With Me... the theatrical film they made after the series was cancelled. (Sort of like Serenity was to Firefly.) I think my sister has it...
Of course, I like Lost, what I've seen of it, so I'm not picking on it.
You know if you replaced "Great Idea!!" with "Brilliant!!!" you'd have a Guiness commercial...
If child porn didn't exist it would be necessary for the government to invent it. It's our equivalent to Emmanual Goldstein (1984).
Hell, the country was founded on this principal. Perhaps King George is looking down from Heaven thinking, "Love it or leave it, why didn't we think of that?!? Hey, you don't like taxation without representation? Love it or leave it, bub!"
I mean, the country was founded by traitors to the Crown! They were the most unpatriotic people who ever lived and their only loyalty was only to their own revolutionary principals. To truly live by the founding principals, if you hate the government or most of the people, you should seize part of the country by force and declare your own country!
It's got a good rep in Thailand anyway... one girl who used to live with me and has since gone home planned to buy a bunch of PS2s and set up a baang in her garage (in Thailand, obviously. I don't know the Thai word for baang.).
My other roommates got a PS2 with EyeToy (after it was out a long time and they could get it cheap).
Me? I have a GameCube. I hate Sony.
Barbie was modeled on a German cartoon character, an ambitious hooker named Lilli.
Or how about two, Tripod...
Three? FortuneCity...
How does a man like this get elected Attorney General?
How old are they? I know Geocities is old...
Well, that was probably a troll. Seriously, when would an EA employee have time to post on /.
Oh, hey everyone, you can see Kasumi's boobs in the Dreamcast version of Dead or Alive by downloading a modified save file that lets you view the Japanese intro that was left on the disk, somebody call the ESRB, it's still being sold used some places!!! (It's not as thrilling as it sounds, if I were you I'd just watch this (not work safe) instead.)
I mean Pingus is fun for a while... but it doesn't take the place of Dawn of War. Neither can Heroes of Might and Magic III for Linux if you could manage to scrounge up a copy. (No, you can't have mine.)
There is some hope for Cedega, though I'm not currently impressed. It's not going to be able to replace my XP partition any time soon.
One of the ironies of modern electronic gaming is that the most free (as in GNU, ironically) and viable gaming platform is Windows. It's better than the locked down, DRM ridden consoles. Think of it, you can get horse armor on PC by making it yourself instead of paying for it. That's closer to Free Software than the current console model "it'll cost you, and don't dare try to hack our console." Of course, Vista may tip this, I think MS is learning some lessons from being a console maker.
Yes, the situation sucks. The real problem is that Microsoft still plays Monopoly with our PCs. It has very little to do with consumer choice.
A Visit To Nintendo Headquarters
Farewell, Yahoo! a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest!
JERRY: Seven? Yeah, I guess I could see it. Seven. Seven periods of
school, seven beatings a day. Roughly seven stitches a beating, and eventually
seven years to life. Yeah, you're doing that child quite a service.
GEORGE: (adamant) Yes I am. I defy you to come up with a better name
than Seven.
Jerry walks toward the kitchen. He sees an item on the counter.
JERRY: Awright, let's see. How about Mug? (picks up the mug) Mug
Costanza, that's original. (he turns and sees another item) Or uh, Ketchup?
Pretty name for a girl.
GEORGE: Alright, you having a good time there?
Jerry is in the kitchen, and opens a cupboard. His eyes run over the
array of good within.
JERRY: I got fifty right here in the cupboard. How about Bisquik?
Pimento. Gherkin. Sauce. Maxwell House.
GEORGE: (shouts) Awright already!! This is a very key issue with me,
Jerry. I had this name for a long time.
On the other hand this is a movie being made from DOA the video game, so director-wise it could have been worse. (Remember, I'm pretty surprised it isn't Uwe Boll directing here...)
Dead or Alive Movie Stills
Indeed... Holly Valance
Cory Yuen's Hero
It looks like fun, I'll have to see if Sensasian carries it....
* DOA: Dead or Alive
* The Transporter
* So Close
* Enter the Eagles
* Hero
* My Father Is a Hero
* High Risk
* The New Legend of Shaolin
* Bodyguard from Beijing
* Fong Sai Yuk
* Saviour of the Soul
* Top Bet
* All for the Winner
* She Shoots Straight
* Dragons Forever
* Righting Wrongs
* Yes, Madam
This is exactly the right kind of a director for a film based on DOA, we may end up with another Mortal Kombat. (I mean really, who didn't like Fong Sai Yuk? I've got it on VCD...)
Um, in China, Revolution is still considered a patriotic word. Remember that China is the Revolutionary People's Republic of China, with the Revolution being Communist in nature. In fact, China, France, Russia, and the U. S. all have positive associations with the word Revolution.