The length of some single ads are insane. I live in rural southern Ontario and get decent DTV coverage. Mostly american TV, and it is insane how long some ads play. I can't remember what it was for (shows you how good the ad is) but I think it was for some sort of medication and the commercial was about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes long. It just went on and on and the worst part about american ads and TV in general is how insincere they feel. So after their overly long rant about why you should bleed out your ass because you have the sniffles, the ad plays again!
I don't care if that company paid for 2 ad spots or not but whoever decided to play the same commercial back to back is a moron. It seems to be happening more and more. I don't know if this is a sign that less companies are advertising on TV, or if it's just ads competing for good spots and taking the whole break for themselves in an attempt to stop rivals advertising close to theirs.
At least online I have the option to block ads and some control over the content, but TV really seems to be digging itself a hole. I understand why so many Americans are stressed or generally unhappy because your commercials are absolutely pathetic and really drive home the fact that your sick and going to die if you don't take "Brand X Antidepressants: Now with 20% less brain leakage! chanceofbrainbleakagemaynotactuallydecrease.
BRAND X".
Jesus Slashdot, really? "Filter error: That's an awful long string of letters there." What's the point of that...
If that's the case then the standard "Are you 18 or over?" should be enough to stop people from accidentally browsing their site. Why need anything more than that? Why not educate kids and tell them that this warning means there is adult content within?
Anything more than that means he wants to just outright prevent access (as they've already tried) and there's more to it than the typical "think of the children" bologna.
Flash or another extension? Flash seems to be the only memory eater for me. I've left multiple tabs open for days and never had a problem. Next to Flash I think Adblock is the next biggest resource hog.
What is this treachery!? Laws must be past. Children need to be protected. This electric menace will rape your wife* and spend your childrens** college fund on beer and pot.
It's game over guys. We need to populate Mars and the get the hell out of here.
Bring the consoles though. Barren wastelands can be pretty boring.
*Husband/wife/extraterrestrial lover **Children and/or favourite pet
"a teenage son cannot shoot himself if he suddenly decides life is hopeless"
This really pisses me off. It's never a case of "Oh. I don't know what to do today. Guess I'll kill myself."
There are signs. There are always signs. "They're hard to see." people say. "How was I supposed to know?"
These researchers should worry more about identifying the causes and helping people with suicidal tendencies instead of trying to baby proof the world. Of course someone might feel regret mid-jump. You're not supposed to want to kill yourself. It isn't a natural state. A better public understanding of mental health would do worlds more than putting up a couple fences.
If you're the kind of person who doesn't like a word because mommy said it was wrong then you should address those issues before coming into a public forum.
"The Pentagon says it does not expect it will need the units for 3,000 U.S. troops heading to the region to combat the virus..."
Haha, what? That line cracks me up.
"Open fire on the infected. Our magic guns that heal all wounds will solve this!"
Okay, and what? Is that it? Starbucks at the CIA doesn't use names for customers, just like any other coffee shop in the world, or any shop for that matter.
News for nerds = Nope.
Stuff that matter: = Negatory.
My laptop started chugging on Windows 7. I noticed a performance increase on my netbook when I previously tested Windows 8, so I thought I would give it another try,
I have to admit, it works wonderfully. The system definitely performs better and the interface on Windows 8 is nice.
Here comes the obvious: Metro is pretty shit.
The full screen apps are useless and the main interface has no appeal. You know what my biggest problem is? The thing that bothers me the most? When I search for a program, there is no default "Show All". First it only shows programs installed, and then "Settings". Often I'm using it to find windows components like Device Manager, and it requires additional mouse clicks and movements to get there. Likewise on a tablet, it would require more touches. It's the simplest, most obvious thing, and if they overlook little things like this I don't have much hope for the rest of Metro.
Bull. The text is vague and does not mention narcotics in any way. "You were probably talking about drugs" is not good enough for the police to do anything.
It would give you the sense that no matter what someone does care and all the other wonderful feelings that come with a belief system. There is supposedly a religious area of the brain, so I can believe that it may help.
There is nothing at all wrong with that. Most people have some sort of belief system, be it religious or another spiritual sense.
The dangerous part is when the church or governing body of that belief system is corrupt and they tell you that you must believe their word and that is it. Examples include the proclamation of the Catholic church that condoms are evil or un-chrisitian, thus preventing religious people that wish to partake in sex unable to use some sort of contraception to prevent the spread of diseases like AIDS.
I use this example strictly because it is fresh in my mind from watching a debate on whether "The Catholic Church is a Force for Good in the World."
I don't believe it would be ethical to recommend a specific religion to a patient, but letting them know about the communities that follow religions and the support network they can form I see nothing wrong with.
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Now he'll definitely be smarter than the other kids as the school closes down because of lack of funding. A true american success story.
Every party needs a pooper and that why we invited you!
Party pooper!
Party pooper!
The length of some single ads are insane. I live in rural southern Ontario and get decent DTV coverage. Mostly american TV, and it is insane how long some ads play. I can't remember what it was for (shows you how good the ad is) but I think it was for some sort of medication and the commercial was about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes long. It just went on and on and the worst part about american ads and TV in general is how insincere they feel. So after their overly long rant about why you should bleed out your ass because you have the sniffles, the ad plays again!
I don't care if that company paid for 2 ad spots or not but whoever decided to play the same commercial back to back is a moron. It seems to be happening more and more. I don't know if this is a sign that less companies are advertising on TV, or if it's just ads competing for good spots and taking the whole break for themselves in an attempt to stop rivals advertising close to theirs.
At least online I have the option to block ads and some control over the content, but TV really seems to be digging itself a hole. I understand why so many Americans are stressed or generally unhappy because your commercials are absolutely pathetic and really drive home the fact that your sick and going to die if you don't take "Brand X Antidepressants: Now with 20% less brain leakage! chanceofbrainbleakagemaynotactuallydecrease. BRAND X".
Jesus Slashdot, really? "Filter error: That's an awful long string of letters there." What's the point of that...
A very tiny one, and very much offended.
There are tons and tons of smartphones on online chinese retailers that are as low as $60 with specs that are just as good and sometimes better.
Land of the free? Nope.
Home of the brave? Haha nope.
Perhaps they might leech chemicals into the water?
The first 2 lines of your post led me to believe you were either going to write a poem or a rap. I was disappointed.
If that's the case then the standard "Are you 18 or over?" should be enough to stop people from accidentally browsing their site. Why need anything more than that? Why not educate kids and tell them that this warning means there is adult content within?
Anything more than that means he wants to just outright prevent access (as they've already tried) and there's more to it than the typical "think of the children" bologna.
Someone get the sharks. This is as good as it gets.
It's environmental impact statements all the way down.
Flash or another extension? Flash seems to be the only memory eater for me. I've left multiple tabs open for days and never had a problem. Next to Flash I think Adblock is the next biggest resource hog.
Not saying Americans are hot-headed and ignorant or self-centered, but the summary clearly says "UK" several times.
Not a whole $12.
Wait.
"ANNUALLY" YOU SAY?
What is this treachery!? Laws must be past. Children need to be protected. This electric menace will rape your wife* and spend your childrens** college fund on beer and pot.
It's game over guys. We need to populate Mars and the get the hell out of here.
Bring the consoles though. Barren wastelands can be pretty boring.
*Husband/wife/extraterrestrial lover
**Children and/or favourite pet
"a teenage son cannot shoot himself if he suddenly decides life is hopeless"
This really pisses me off. It's never a case of "Oh. I don't know what to do today. Guess I'll kill myself."
There are signs. There are always signs. "They're hard to see." people say. "How was I supposed to know?"
These researchers should worry more about identifying the causes and helping people with suicidal tendencies instead of trying to baby proof the world. Of course someone might feel regret mid-jump. You're not supposed to want to kill yourself. It isn't a natural state. A better public understanding of mental health would do worlds more than putting up a couple fences.
If you're the kind of person who doesn't like a word because mommy said it was wrong then you should address those issues before coming into a public forum.
"The Pentagon says it does not expect it will need the units for 3,000 U.S. troops heading to the region to combat the virus..."
Haha, what? That line cracks me up.
"Open fire on the infected. Our magic guns that heal all wounds will solve this!"
Okay, and what? Is that it? Starbucks at the CIA doesn't use names for customers, just like any other coffee shop in the world, or any shop for that matter.
News for nerds = Nope.
Stuff that matter: = Negatory.
Your entire post is wrong based simply on the fact that soap operas are a thing. Look up the history.
The fact it called you Richard means it was far more intelligent than we thought. Dick.
And I bet it was delicious.
My laptop started chugging on Windows 7. I noticed a performance increase on my netbook when I previously tested Windows 8, so I thought I would give it another try,
I have to admit, it works wonderfully. The system definitely performs better and the interface on Windows 8 is nice.
Here comes the obvious: Metro is pretty shit.
The full screen apps are useless and the main interface has no appeal. You know what my biggest problem is? The thing that bothers me the most? When I search for a program, there is no default "Show All". First it only shows programs installed, and then "Settings". Often I'm using it to find windows components like Device Manager, and it requires additional mouse clicks and movements to get there. Likewise on a tablet, it would require more touches. It's the simplest, most obvious thing, and if they overlook little things like this I don't have much hope for the rest of Metro.
The OS itself it pretty nice though.
Bull. The text is vague and does not mention narcotics in any way. "You were probably talking about drugs" is not good enough for the police to do anything.
It would give you the sense that no matter what someone does care and all the other wonderful feelings that come with a belief system. There is supposedly a religious area of the brain, so I can believe that it may help.
There is nothing at all wrong with that. Most people have some sort of belief system, be it religious or another spiritual sense.
The dangerous part is when the church or governing body of that belief system is corrupt and they tell you that you must believe their word and that is it. Examples include the proclamation of the Catholic church that condoms are evil or un-chrisitian, thus preventing religious people that wish to partake in sex unable to use some sort of contraception to prevent the spread of diseases like AIDS.
I use this example strictly because it is fresh in my mind from watching a debate on whether "The Catholic Church is a Force for Good in the World."
I don't believe it would be ethical to recommend a specific religion to a patient, but letting them know about the communities that follow religions and the support network they can form I see nothing wrong with.
Unfortunately for your argument this darkskin person they sanctioned in fact had several bombs in their vehicle which they threw at police vehicles.
It also encouraged no actual vigilantism and the suspects were apprehended by police.