The median would be the middle value in the list of all values (a little less than 1.5 or so). What you're looking for is the mode, the most common value (2).
I feel you. I'm unemployed. BS Aerospace engineering, no job. It's tough out there.
However, when I accept a job, it behooves me to discuss what my responsibilities will be, and negotiate for a commensurate salary. It does me no good to cry about how poorly my boss treats me, because I explicitly allow him to treat me however he does.
It wouldn't be the first time I've given notice on a job because I was dissatisfied with my situation.
What seems to be hard for YOU to understand is that some people still believe that words mean stuff.
When you use an emotionally charged word like "hate", you shouldn't be surprised when other people think you are emotional about the object of discussion.
I don't understand why people are emotional about their cell phones. And, pursuing this discussion, it seems like people don't hate their OWN cell phones, they hate the other people in the area who have the AUDACITY to use their own cell phones in the august presence of oneself.
I think that's arrogant and rude. And, for the record, I don't own a cell phone.
I'm curious as to what motivated your ad hominem attack in your other post. Did I kick your dog?
Er, this eMac I'm sitting in front of (brand new, bought about a month and a half ago) has no AGP (slot, although I'm sure the video card uses AGP technology), serial ATA, or RAID (except if you buy it an XServe RAID, which would be really really really cool).
You might be thinking of the G5, which is a bad ass machine and has all those features, but that's not Apple's only desktop computer.
I rode in a brand new Explorer today (which, incidentally, is not measurably different from a ten year old Explorer). I was stunned at how little leg room there was in the back seat.
Yeah, I'm certain you've never annoyed another over-sensitive citizen with a conversation on your cell phone. I'm sure that others are the only ones that ever use them in a way that could be even remotely considered inappropriate.
As a matter of fact, I think you're on to something. I think my life would be way, way better if I could just control the things other people did. I mean, if they just did all the things and only the things I wanted them to, I would never be annoyed by their cell phones, or crying babies, or poor driving habits, or stinky armpits. Boy, that sure would be great! I sure would like to live in a society like that.
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I've got a better idea. How about you stop worrying about other peoples' behavior, and work on making sure your own is above reproach. I know for a fact that I inadvertantly annoy people on a regular basis. I don't know WHY, because I'm really a pretty considerate guy. I like to say please and thank you, I'm courteous to people who wait on me, I open doors for and smile at fellow pedestrians, but I'm certain that, at some point this week, somebody's going to think "That guy's a dick."
I can't do anything about that. It doesn't bother me too much. I can, however, make it my mission to be as polite and considerate as I can of others, and that includes not worrying too much about the times when they annoy me. It doesn't do me any good, and it certainly won't change their behavior.
So, in other words, lighten up. They're probably not intending to piss you off.
OK, so your employer gives you money in exchange for your agreeing to be on call.
What's the problem? Did they put a gun to your head? Do they not pay you?
If I were a sysadmin, I'd be delighted to have my employer pay for a cell phone on which they could call me any time. I'd charge them about 20% of my annual pre-phone salary for the privilege, for additional access to my time and attention. Or I'd find somewhere else to work.
Saying "I hate my phone, but I can't live without it" is passive aggressive cowardice. Your phone is a tool. It has a power button. It can be used properly, or misused. People who hate tools are silly people.
People who ARE tools, now that's a different issue entirely...
France's colonies revolted in Southeast Asia and Africa. I believe that counts as starting a war. That's just one example.
And, just because Germany started a war sixty and ninety years ago, I think they get extra points for war-mongering because those two wars killed more people than all of America's other wars combined.
So. People are warlike. No duh. Don't try to pretend that Europe is innocent.
[Lawyer to Judge] Your Honor, my client wishes to compel the authorities to show good cause, or to return his seized computer equipment. [Judge to Lawyer] Get bent. [Lawyer to Client] That'll be $20,000. I'll bill you. Have a nice day.
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Thanks for the reply!
The TV itself is not HD ready, but it seems like it might be a good idea to go ahead and assume that that will be the next step.
Do you know of any issues using a composite feed into a regular (albeit large) non-HD TV?
Do you happen to have any experience with one that does component video out? A buddy of mine is looking for one of those...
TIA.
Oooh, you're right. I was again taking the mean.
The mode would also have the same value, but you are correct.
The median would be the middle value in the list of all values (a little less than 1.5 or so). What you're looking for is the mode, the most common value (2).
Carry on.
Point to you, sir. : )
I didn't say it was in the parent post, I said it was in another of his replies in this thread.
"Clearly, understanding social skills is above your head. (no, don't look up, "above your head" is another figurative speech term in society.)"
You're entitled to your opinion, but I didn't say anything rude at all.
Lobby, lobbier, lobbiest.
Wow. Didn't know nouns had superlatives.
I feel you. I'm unemployed. BS Aerospace engineering, no job. It's tough out there.
However, when I accept a job, it behooves me to discuss what my responsibilities will be, and negotiate for a commensurate salary. It does me no good to cry about how poorly my boss treats me, because I explicitly allow him to treat me however he does.
It wouldn't be the first time I've given notice on a job because I was dissatisfied with my situation.
What seems to be hard for YOU to understand is that some people still believe that words mean stuff.
When you use an emotionally charged word like "hate", you shouldn't be surprised when other people think you are emotional about the object of discussion.
I don't understand why people are emotional about their cell phones. And, pursuing this discussion, it seems like people don't hate their OWN cell phones, they hate the other people in the area who have the AUDACITY to use their own cell phones in the august presence of oneself.
I think that's arrogant and rude. And, for the record, I don't own a cell phone.
I'm curious as to what motivated your ad hominem attack in your other post. Did I kick your dog?
Yep. Everybody on Earth except you is an idiot, and should not be allowed to do anything you don't want them to.
What title would you prefer, master?
No, my friend.
TWO of the best car chases ever filmed.
The first one with the A8 and the motorcade, and the second one with the Benz diesel and the BMW. Backwards, through the tunnel.
Yowza.
I just can't figure out the appeal. They're uncomfortable, noisy, heavy, and can't do ANYTHING you can't do with a Subaru AWD station wagon.
"I like to sit up high!"
Yeah, and screw anybody who wants to see around you.
"It's safer for my kids!"
No it's not, and it's thrice as dangerous for everybody else's.
Ugh. Stupid fad.
Er, this eMac I'm sitting in front of (brand new, bought about a month and a half ago) has no AGP (slot, although I'm sure the video card uses AGP technology), serial ATA, or RAID (except if you buy it an XServe RAID, which would be really really really cool).
You might be thinking of the G5, which is a bad ass machine and has all those features, but that's not Apple's only desktop computer.
Okay. I have excellent communications skills. If you pay me, I'll even explain it to YOUR wife or your girlfriend. Or both.
DAMN YOU AND YOUR...FACTS!
I rode in a brand new Explorer today (which, incidentally, is not measurably different from a ten year old Explorer). I was stunned at how little leg room there was in the back seat.
What a stupid vehicle.
I don't know about you, but when I'm in a "group setting" in my bedroom, sleep is the last thing I'm worrying about.
>: )
Yeah, I'm certain you've never annoyed another over-sensitive citizen with a conversation on your cell phone. I'm sure that others are the only ones that ever use them in a way that could be even remotely considered inappropriate.
As a matter of fact, I think you're on to something. I think my life would be way, way better if I could just control the things other people did. I mean, if they just did all the things and only the things I wanted them to, I would never be annoyed by their cell phones, or crying babies, or poor driving habits, or stinky armpits. Boy, that sure would be great! I sure would like to live in a society like that.
[/sarcasm]
I've got a better idea. How about you stop worrying about other peoples' behavior, and work on making sure your own is above reproach. I know for a fact that I inadvertantly annoy people on a regular basis. I don't know WHY, because I'm really a pretty considerate guy. I like to say please and thank you, I'm courteous to people who wait on me, I open doors for and smile at fellow pedestrians, but I'm certain that, at some point this week, somebody's going to think "That guy's a dick."
I can't do anything about that. It doesn't bother me too much. I can, however, make it my mission to be as polite and considerate as I can of others, and that includes not worrying too much about the times when they annoy me. It doesn't do me any good, and it certainly won't change their behavior.
So, in other words, lighten up. They're probably not intending to piss you off.
OK, so your employer gives you money in exchange for your agreeing to be on call.
What's the problem? Did they put a gun to your head? Do they not pay you?
If I were a sysadmin, I'd be delighted to have my employer pay for a cell phone on which they could call me any time. I'd charge them about 20% of my annual pre-phone salary for the privilege, for additional access to my time and attention. Or I'd find somewhere else to work.
Saying "I hate my phone, but I can't live without it" is passive aggressive cowardice. Your phone is a tool. It has a power button. It can be used properly, or misused. People who hate tools are silly people.
People who ARE tools, now that's a different issue entirely...
France's colonies revolted in Southeast Asia and Africa. I believe that counts as starting a war. That's just one example.
And, just because Germany started a war sixty and ninety years ago, I think they get extra points for war-mongering because those two wars killed more people than all of America's other wars combined.
So. People are warlike. No duh. Don't try to pretend that Europe is innocent.
OK, I need you to explain this to me.
French Connection. Gene Hackman and some other goober as gumshoe detectives.
The "car chase" was a car, driving under an elevated train, for about two minutes. It was no "greater" than a car chase on TJ Hooker.
I watched that horrid movie end to end, waiting for a great car chase.
It.
Didn't.
Exist.
Want car chases? Watch Blues Brothers. Watch Bullitt. Watch Ronin and get two for the price of one.
French Connection? Bah. Terrible flick.
[Lawyer to Judge] Your Honor, my client wishes to compel the authorities to show good cause, or to return his seized computer equipment.
[Judge to Lawyer] Get bent.
[Lawyer to Client] That'll be $20,000. I'll bill you. Have a nice day.
woo. Justice in action.
The mandate was there. The Security Council just tried to change its mind, and was unable to marshal the votes to do so.
Again! It was still a Bad Idea. But not because of the legal aspects.
Space is big.
Targeting is hard.
Launching is expensive.
You get a bucket of nails up there, and then I'll start worrying. Anti-satellite warfare is far, far, far more difficult than you imply.
"doing anything to protect America" is not a good thing.
It's a bad thing.
You're saying the ends (protecting America) justify the means (destroying everybody else).
Er,
World War II
World War I
French Revolution
A shitload of Crusades
Yeah, Europe has been a bastion of peace and rainbows and unicorns and big big hugs for thousands of years.
Or, were you talking about the EU "government" that has been around for, what? Ten years? That's a hell of a track record.
Not.