These may put out as much light, but it seems as if the light would be concentrated. The link mentions as much light as a 100W bulb. Does this mean as much light in a 1 sq-ft area as a 100W bulb, or as many lumens as a 100W bulb but concentrated in a much narrower beam?
Actually, the two biggest problem (and there are other problems out there) is heat management and cost. Incandescents and fluorescents radiate heat out of the luminare whereas LED's conduct most of the waste heat. The current Edison socket infrastructure are thermal insulators, so you either need large heat sinks or a completely new fixture. So if designers start changing fixtures then there is always the question of AC vs. DC powering of the fixture.
I used to like McCain. Then somewhere in 2006 he became a "yes-man" to the Bush administration. Also, he has said recently that he would stay in Iraq for 100 years if that is what it took. Finally, he's an idiot. He recently said that he met with Germany's President Putin (?!?).
I kind of like Ron Paul, but he would make government so small that programs like NASA, SBIR, NSF, etc. would be eliminated. I like those programs much more than him.
They say the numbers are estimate, but close. Any one have a better source? It's pretty incredible that Nintendo has shipped more units compared to Microsoft in half the time.
I don't want to politicize this thread, but keeping the government small and out of my business is my priority. This is the reason I am voting for Ron Paul. Really, can he do any worse than GWB?
Dude, when I said, "I can't stand her", I meant I can't stand her political viewpoints. Why must you assume I was talking about her personality? I wrote a quick reply to reinforce the parent poster's view that Sen. Clinton has brought jobs to NY. I didn't want to make it a political post. Why must you attack me like this? Oh, wait, it's slashdot.
Completely agree, but I still can't stand her (I am a republican too). She has brought lots of defense jobs to upstate (engineering) and I praise her for that. I too can't think of any other NY senator that has brought jobs back to NYS compared to her.
I bought one a month ago after 1 week of serious looking. I simply called the local Gamecraze to find out when they were getting them. These local stores (EB, Gamestop, etc.) get a few every week. Call them and ask when they arrive, then call every hour to see if they come in. If they do, then go immediately since they will sell out somewhere between 2 - 24 hours.
Yet another reason to drop AT&T as a service provider (if possible) and tell them why. Any service, not just Internet. Tell them besides this, that their involvement with the NSA shows that they are not a company deserving of your business.
I like Ron Paul too. However, his push towards small government would eliminate every single government support program. I think some of them, while bloated, are needed. Federal tuition assistance programs, programs sponsoring the arts and science, Medicare, the CIA. Completely ditching some of these concerns me.
He has used CIA intelligence to justify his position, but he then says that he would eliminate the agency.
Besides this, even if there is a candidate you like but live in a strong blue or red state that is the opposite party of your candidate, then your vote will not matter.
Thanks for posting this. I remembered this case also when I read the article. Here is write up about the case. So all this tech looks to be unconstitutional.
Because I didn't. I payed for the game, why can't I have it installed on multiple computers that are all mine. They are going to be installed by one person (my son, BTW he's 5 not 4, screwed up). I have my laptop that he can use to play the games while we travel, my wife's laptop to play with while I am at work, and then when we get back to the US I will install it on my desktop where he will play it full time. To be fair to the company, the process of reactivation can be done 5 times without involving their customer service people. But DRM still bothers me. If the company holding the registration server ever folds then I will lose my ability to activate and play the game in the future if something were to also happen to my computers. By the time that happens my son will be too old to play the game but my daughter will be old enough. It's a potential problem. Again, why protect such an old, inexpensive game. I know there are at least 5 sequels to this game; I was planning on purchasing all of them. Not any longer. I hate obtrusive DRM.
I tried out the demo to Freddi Fish 1. It seemed like a good program for my 4 year old son. I purchased it online for $10. Installed it on my computer only to find out that it requires an Internet activation. Now to transfer the program to my wife's computer (where my son will be playing it) I have to get it reactivated. Why the DRM for an inexpensive, old game? I wrote them that they lost this potential customer.
If I may use an example... would a Post-It-Note be patentable under this ruling, or would it be easily invalidated by this ruling? I have heard companies use the analogy of paper and glue are obvious but putting them together is patentable to defend their patents which to me (an engineer) seems obvious.
Disclaimer: no I am not seeking free legal advice on a Post-It-Note style invention. I don't work in a field even remotely related to paper products. My company has a corporate legal department and also uses external patent attorney's. However, talking to them is sometimes frustrating because my engineering logical view often times can't process their legal opinions.
Last time I played CS was back in 2002. I liked being able to log on and play for 30 minutes or 2 hours depending on how busy I was. It kept my FPS reflexes fresh. I haven't tried CS:Source yet, but have been thinking about trying it. Should I bother with it or give a different game a try? Have most people moved on to something else? Is there something else that will give me a similar FPS fix? Thanks.
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These may put out as much light, but it seems as if the light would be concentrated. The link mentions as much light as a 100W bulb. Does this mean as much light in a 1 sq-ft area as a 100W bulb, or as many lumens as a 100W bulb but concentrated in a much narrower beam?
Actually, the two biggest problem (and there are other problems out there) is heat management and cost. Incandescents and fluorescents radiate heat out of the luminare whereas LED's conduct most of the waste heat. The current Edison socket infrastructure are thermal insulators, so you either need large heat sinks or a completely new fixture. So if designers start changing fixtures then there is always the question of AC vs. DC powering of the fixture.
I used to like McCain. Then somewhere in 2006 he became a "yes-man" to the Bush administration. Also, he has said recently that he would stay in Iraq for 100 years if that is what it took. Finally, he's an idiot. He recently said that he met with Germany's President Putin (?!?).
I kind of like Ron Paul, but he would make government so small that programs like NASA, SBIR, NSF, etc. would be eliminated. I like those programs much more than him.
Check out this site: http://nexgenwars.com/
They say the numbers are estimate, but close. Any one have a better source? It's pretty incredible that Nintendo has shipped more units compared to Microsoft in half the time.
I don't want to politicize this thread, but keeping the government small and out of my business is my priority. This is the reason I am voting for Ron Paul. Really, can he do any worse than GWB?
Dude, when I said, "I can't stand her", I meant I can't stand her political viewpoints. Why must you assume I was talking about her personality? I wrote a quick reply to reinforce the parent poster's view that Sen. Clinton has brought jobs to NY. I didn't want to make it a political post. Why must you attack me like this? Oh, wait, it's slashdot.
Completely agree, but I still can't stand her (I am a republican too). She has brought lots of defense jobs to upstate (engineering) and I praise her for that. I too can't think of any other NY senator that has brought jobs back to NYS compared to her.
Travel is down since 9/11 by 17%.
I bought one a month ago after 1 week of serious looking. I simply called the local Gamecraze to find out when they were getting them. These local stores (EB, Gamestop, etc.) get a few every week. Call them and ask when they arrive, then call every hour to see if they come in. If they do, then go immediately since they will sell out somewhere between 2 - 24 hours.
Yet another reason to drop AT&T as a service provider (if possible) and tell them why. Any service, not just Internet. Tell them besides this, that their involvement with the NSA shows that they are not a company deserving of your business.
I like Ron Paul too. However, his push towards small government would eliminate every single government support program. I think some of them, while bloated, are needed. Federal tuition assistance programs, programs sponsoring the arts and science, Medicare, the CIA. Completely ditching some of these concerns me.
He has used CIA intelligence to justify his position, but he then says that he would eliminate the agency.
Besides this, even if there is a candidate you like but live in a strong blue or red state that is the opposite party of your candidate, then your vote will not matter.
The three legal tests are:
1) Prize
2) Chance
3) Consideration - you pay something to enter.
Eliminating item 3 is typically how sweepstakes are made legal.
No. Why should I? The constitution is clear on this issue. The true answer is impeach those responsible and prosecute At&T. criminally.
Thanks for posting this. I remembered this case also when I read the article. Here is write up about the case. So all this tech looks to be unconstitutional.
Because I didn't. I payed for the game, why can't I have it installed on multiple computers that are all mine. They are going to be installed by one person (my son, BTW he's 5 not 4, screwed up). I have my laptop that he can use to play the games while we travel, my wife's laptop to play with while I am at work, and then when we get back to the US I will install it on my desktop where he will play it full time. To be fair to the company, the process of reactivation can be done 5 times without involving their customer service people. But DRM still bothers me. If the company holding the registration server ever folds then I will lose my ability to activate and play the game in the future if something were to also happen to my computers. By the time that happens my son will be too old to play the game but my daughter will be old enough. It's a potential problem. Again, why protect such an old, inexpensive game. I know there are at least 5 sequels to this game; I was planning on purchasing all of them. Not any longer. I hate obtrusive DRM.
I tried out the demo to Freddi Fish 1. It seemed like a good program for my 4 year old son. I purchased it online for $10. Installed it on my computer only to find out that it requires an Internet activation. Now to transfer the program to my wife's computer (where my son will be playing it) I have to get it reactivated. Why the DRM for an inexpensive, old game? I wrote them that they lost this potential customer.
Thanks for the info. My son and daughter (5 & 2) like to play flash/shockwave games on:
http://www.noggin.com/
http://www.nickjr.com/
http://pbskids.org/
I have an Xbox and wish there were more kids games for it. I will be buying a Wii next.
If I may use an example... would a Post-It-Note be patentable under this ruling, or would it be easily invalidated by this ruling? I have heard companies use the analogy of paper and glue are obvious but putting them together is patentable to defend their patents which to me (an engineer) seems obvious.
Disclaimer: no I am not seeking free legal advice on a Post-It-Note style invention. I don't work in a field even remotely related to paper products. My company has a corporate legal department and also uses external patent attorney's. However, talking to them is sometimes frustrating because my engineering logical view often times can't process their legal opinions.
How about "How to cook humans?"
Wait, I meant, "How to cook for humans?"
Last time I played CS was back in 2002. I liked being able to log on and play for 30 minutes or 2 hours depending on how busy I was. It kept my FPS reflexes fresh. I haven't tried CS:Source yet, but have been thinking about trying it. Should I bother with it or give a different game a try? Have most people moved on to something else? Is there something else that will give me a similar FPS fix? Thanks.
Dude, you are comfusing me. Please use units that we all understand around here. For example, how many VW beetles is that?
All that effort and your slashdot ID is relatively high. Pathetic.
Here's your proof that it was a fake!
Actually, moontruth.com used to have content about how the video was made. It was filmed in England and done as a joke.