I see your perspective, but I'm afraid you're off-base.
Social media does not share the same fate (from a guy without a facebook account). Digg's model was never to scale up quickly and sell before the floor drops out. They had a revenue stream before, but they got greedy. They sold out and basically deleted the old site to start fresh. The users had no reason to stick around, but I believe they would have otherwise. Look at reddit.
No, revenue from user-generated is still alive and well.
I think people like the convenience of consoles, mainly. Turn them on, and bang, you're playing in a moment.
This may be a little off-topic, but I'm pretty sure that's not why people like consoles. People like them because they can play them from the couch without worrying about the hardware required. They buy "the box" and they get to vedge on the couch with their buddies and pwn n00bs.
My computer's always on, and with my SSD I can launch a huge game in like 10 seconds.
What's already been observed in the area of climate science or otherwise can help to predict future events through complex simulations of various forces acting together over large periods of time *in* the area of climate science (or any other science for that matter).
I can tell you're no where close to the math/engineering/science field of study or work. If you were, you would know that every advanced gadget or piece of machinery we have today is possible due to computer simulations (this is no joke). Also, obviously modern warfare isn't anything like modern warfare, but the physics engines used in games are more advanced than you might expect.
It's a good video. Assuming it's correct, I think the message is that if the standard for novelty is too low then google just needs to take the search internet + search local feature and have it also search "history" or something to make it a little different and thus new.
Prior to this a person could choose their insurance to fit their needs, only cover catastrophic injury, high deductibles, selective coverage (no special 'reproductive' coverage), etc..
Which doesn't sound much different than having no coverage. By "high deductible" the law stipulates more than $2000 for a single individual (per year). This seems pretty high given that most services only require a reasonably small co-pay until the deductible is met (even with high-deductible plans).
Under Obamacare all policies are required to have certain coverage levels as well as cover certain procedures/conditions, regardless to the fact that in some cases it would be biologically unnecessary for you to make use of that coverage (not a lot of need for birth control pills or morning after pills for the average guy).
I wasn't aware that insurance plans currently carried different premiums between male and female patients?
the low cost high deductible major medical only plans will not be ones that get exempted from the tax/penalty
Again... citation? Wikipedia says of the affordable care act:
Set a maximum of $2,000 annual deductible for a plan covering a single individual or $4,000 annual deductible for any other plan
I don't know about your employer, but the high deductible plan offered by mine caps it at $1000 (which is pretty high). I'm seeing your argument made a lot and I think it's either misinformation or built on an unrealistic premise.
Your 50K - 30 for gas calculation is way too simplistic though. The video in TFA mentioned that the "sport" version of the Tesla has like a 4.5 0-60 time. For comparison, a corvette (very popular) has a 4.2 0-60 time according to the wiki. The corvette also costs $50K and isn't nearly as nice or spacious on the inside. If I could afford a $50K vehicle, this would be an extremely attractive option regardless of the gas savings.
I think what you mean is: As usual, people have to step in and pay more to get higher quality.
Apple leads the way in these things because they've managed to convince people to spend more for higher quality.
Here, buy this if you want greater resolution. Add in a really nice computer and it's still cheaper than an iMac with the same screen size and density.
I for one have no interest in getting into the "which super awesome video card do I need now".
To be fair, these days it's more like "which super awesome video game is going to finally require me to upgrade my video card". If you get a decent one (less than 100 dollars) it will last a ridiculously long time playing all the latest games at close to max settings. My theory is that the games are designed in the first place for console hardware which hardly ever gets deprecated, even after a new console version is released.
It's true that a-la-carte pricing can get ridiculous, but you can go half and half. I think ultimately the best thing to do is set a reasonably high limit and pay for the services that give you the most bang for your buck until you reach it. Then pirate the rest. It supports the services that are most valuable to viewers and you still don't miss out on shows.
I could see a simulation controlling my physical actions or stimuli, but the chance that a conscience thought as we know it is so predictable that you could actually stimulate me in the right way to get me to think exactly what you want is pretty far fetched.
You need a hobby. It's probably even easier to get one if you have a shit load of disposable income. Eventually you'll meet people who are interested in the same things as you and you can use them if only for the benefit of your hobby and develop relationships at the same time. Then, you won't feel as much like crying yourself to sleep.
Honestly android doesn't feel very "google" to me. It doesn't really have any surprisingly cool features (which is what google used to be known for), and it's buggy as hell in my experience (which is what google did not used to be known for).
How do you think Android can have two separate email programs (one for Gmail and one for everything else) and the two apps have wildly divergent sets of options and default settings? This stuff just sneaks in, obviously. Did you really think there was a specification?
I don't know, it could be a feature. I rather like having two separate email apps to keep personal and work emails completely separate like it is on the computer. Both apps are great too, but I definitely wouldn't want to swap the accounts between them.
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It is simply not possible to live in modern society without giving the devil his due.
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I see your perspective, but I'm afraid you're off-base.
Social media does not share the same fate (from a guy without a facebook account). Digg's model was never to scale up quickly and sell before the floor drops out. They had a revenue stream before, but they got greedy. They sold out and basically deleted the old site to start fresh. The users had no reason to stick around, but I believe they would have otherwise. Look at reddit.
No, revenue from user-generated is still alive and well.
I think people like the convenience of consoles, mainly. Turn them on, and bang, you're playing in a moment.
This may be a little off-topic, but I'm pretty sure that's not why people like consoles. People like them because they can play them from the couch without worrying about the hardware required. They buy "the box" and they get to vedge on the couch with their buddies and pwn n00bs.
My computer's always on, and with my SSD I can launch a huge game in like 10 seconds.
What's already been observed in the area of climate science or otherwise can help to predict future events through complex simulations of various forces acting together over large periods of time *in* the area of climate science (or any other science for that matter).
I can tell you're no where close to the math/engineering/science field of study or work. If you were, you would know that every advanced gadget or piece of machinery we have today is possible due to computer simulations (this is no joke). Also, obviously modern warfare isn't anything like modern warfare, but the physics engines used in games are more advanced than you might expect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DshK4ZXPU9o
It's a good video. Assuming it's correct, I think the message is that if the standard for novelty is too low then google just needs to take the search internet + search local feature and have it also search "history" or something to make it a little different and thus new.
It's all about the apps! Chrome has a market now haven't you heard? Get with the times grandpa! Nevermind portability...
Prior to this a person could choose their insurance to fit their needs, only cover catastrophic injury, high deductibles, selective coverage (no special 'reproductive' coverage), etc..
Which doesn't sound much different than having no coverage. By "high deductible" the law stipulates more than $2000 for a single individual (per year). This seems pretty high given that most services only require a reasonably small co-pay until the deductible is met (even with high-deductible plans).
Under Obamacare all policies are required to have certain coverage levels as well as cover certain procedures/conditions, regardless to the fact that in some cases it would be biologically unnecessary for you to make use of that coverage (not a lot of need for birth control pills or morning after pills for the average guy).
I wasn't aware that insurance plans currently carried different premiums between male and female patients?
the low cost high deductible major medical only plans will not be ones that get exempted from the tax/penalty
Again... citation? Wikipedia says of the affordable care act:
Set a maximum of $2,000 annual deductible for a plan covering a single individual or $4,000 annual deductible for any other plan
I don't know about your employer, but the high deductible plan offered by mine caps it at $1000 (which is pretty high). I'm seeing your argument made a lot and I think it's either misinformation or built on an unrealistic premise.
I'll have to pay for coverage for things I don't use such as OBGYN.
So, thanks for raising my costs with no benefit to me.
Citation? You have insurance. You're not effected. If anything your costs will go down.
Your 50K - 30 for gas calculation is way too simplistic though. The video in TFA mentioned that the "sport" version of the Tesla has like a 4.5 0-60 time. For comparison, a corvette (very popular) has a 4.2 0-60 time according to the wiki. The corvette also costs $50K and isn't nearly as nice or spacious on the inside. If I could afford a $50K vehicle, this would be an extremely attractive option regardless of the gas savings.
Exactly, it's an easy hedge against the media conglomerates "shutting off" access.
Maybe you just have low standards.
That may seem like what's happening, but in the telecom business you need to keep innovating and changing up or you'll get left behind.
RIM had utter dominance once.
$200 for 8GB more seems somewhat reasonable...
Not to me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233217
1600 MHz can be had for about 30 bucks more, but it's actually not worth it for the higher CAS.
I can still eat chocolate too?
I think what you mean is: As usual, people have to step in and pay more to get higher quality.
Apple leads the way in these things because they've managed to convince people to spend more for higher quality.
Here, buy this if you want greater resolution. Add in a really nice computer and it's still cheaper than an iMac with the same screen size and density.
I for one have no interest in getting into the "which super awesome video card do I need now".
To be fair, these days it's more like "which super awesome video game is going to finally require me to upgrade my video card". If you get a decent one (less than 100 dollars) it will last a ridiculously long time playing all the latest games at close to max settings. My theory is that the games are designed in the first place for console hardware which hardly ever gets deprecated, even after a new console version is released.
It's true that a-la-carte pricing can get ridiculous, but you can go half and half. I think ultimately the best thing to do is set a reasonably high limit and pay for the services that give you the most bang for your buck until you reach it. Then pirate the rest. It supports the services that are most valuable to viewers and you still don't miss out on shows.
Why is the rum gone!?
See Descartes.
I could see a simulation controlling my physical actions or stimuli, but the chance that a conscience thought as we know it is so predictable that you could actually stimulate me in the right way to get me to think exactly what you want is pretty far fetched.
You need a hobby. It's probably even easier to get one if you have a shit load of disposable income. Eventually you'll meet people who are interested in the same things as you and you can use them if only for the benefit of your hobby and develop relationships at the same time. Then, you won't feel as much like crying yourself to sleep.
"Blame" is not an appropriate check. This is the supreme court's duty.
Honestly android doesn't feel very "google" to me. It doesn't really have any surprisingly cool features (which is what google used to be known for), and it's buggy as hell in my experience (which is what google did not used to be known for).
How do you think Android can have two separate email programs (one for Gmail and one for everything else) and the two apps have wildly divergent sets of options and default settings? This stuff just sneaks in, obviously. Did you really think there was a specification?
I don't know, it could be a feature. I rather like having two separate email apps to keep personal and work emails completely separate like it is on the computer. Both apps are great too, but I definitely wouldn't want to swap the accounts between them.