I do agree to an extent that some SUV's are gas guzzlers... I've never actually spec'd one (I don't like them for other reasons...) but I would guess some of the lower v6 models actually get resonable gas milage...
I own a Camaro with a 350 under the hood. And while the city milage isn't the best (I average 18-20), the highway milage rocks (30mpg). And why this is relevant? Well, I feel that they could make SUV's that are gas sippers. Just like I could have bought a V6 Camaro.
So we have 2 problems. First, the automakers don't see a problem with building gas guzzlers and placing them in a "truck" category. Secondly,
*repeat after me*
People want them.
No matter what happens, until you hit someone's pocketbook hard, you will not change their spending habits. Even as gas prices have gone up, I'm sure people (myself included) have complained about prices. Still doesn't stop the twice a month fillup (maybe more for others...) And it doesn't stop the sales either. It will take a big hit to make some people realize that it may not be worth it.......
Also, "Rich" and "Lean" has a lot more to do with fuel-air ratio than it does just "Dumping fuel into the engine". Go Lean, and on IC engines, you can damage things. Go Rich, and you may get into a runaway condition that will stall the engine (not enough air to fully burn all fuel, unburned fuel builds up....)
They're pretty reliable, as far as cars go. My biggest issue with them is the fact that part prices are through the roof!...
I've got a 95 Camaro with the V8 (350) and the prices are unreal... 160$+tax for a hub assembly, of which you need to replace to replace the bearings in the front....
and the dealership pricing on repairs... ugh. I'm still paying them off. I have a friend who has a grand am, and they're just as expensive...
I would say that even though the government has imposed a minimum wage, that's probably not what you're getting, either.
If anything, the government could state the minimum an employee could expect within the US, not necessarily the maximum. The only way I could see that affecting you is if your company somehow felt shortchanged by having to extend all the other employees to 4 weeks, and wanted more work out of you.....
That's true, but in the end, wouldn't it even out?
If person A has their car in the shop, and the shop gets 1 stolen airbag, I'm betting that person B who had their car broken into probably had to take the car somewhere to get a new airbag. Plus a window. And, perhaps a new dash since the thieves decided to destroy it trying to get the radio out.
Granted, I wouldn't want my car broken into because of an airbag. Heck, if someone took my airbag, I'd be more likely to leave it out....
Slightly offtopic- As I'm looking to get a motorcycle in the next few years, exactly how do you listen to music on a motorcycle? That's been one of the detractors for me, since I like to listen to music while driving, but I don't see any easy way to do it on a bike...
I would even think, at this point, that you'd be able to do a bit-for-bit copy as well.
For instance, many people have DVD players. Well, on the digital outs on these DVD players, I've noticed that you get a 44.1k stream (well, 88.2 to be more correct) of audio directly to the receiver.
*voila* plugs into digital input on sound card. A little more time consuming than most, but you are correct -- if you want it and you can enjoy it even crippled, there will be a way to uncripple it...
I had a problem with VGS on a windows based pc (not sure how I got the binary *wink*) and applied a patch to allow it to run in win2k...
Problem being, my usb to ps2 pad adapter doesn't work with it now, so I can't play it there... but I've still got the ps1, so it's more of an annoyance... the only 2 games I ever play on the ps1 anymore is Megaman X4 and GG anyways..... and X4 will run on the ps2, so.....
It would also be nice if the cable companies that have "on demand" would actually be able to give full bandwidth to the streams they're sending as well... judging from what I see on my on demand service, it's about 2-4 Mbits/sec at most, resulting in artifacts....
And, if you wanted to watch a movie realtime from a DVD, barring processing time etc, you need to have at most a 10Mbit/sec stream... maybe 11 to cover for overhead, but I know that the DVD spec tops out at 10.... and that's only at 480p...
I've got a modded PS1, primarily for playing Gradius Gaiden -- an import game that Konami of America said will never hit this continent in native form....
The problem being, since I've purchased a PS2 as well, is that I cannot play this game on the PS2 because of the region check.... so it looks like I'll be keeping my PS1 in good working order (I've already replaced the power supply, due to water damage....) I don't plan on modding my PS2 either, since I have no real benefit at this point...
I just wish they'd do away with the region checks. On a side note, since I've got my PS1 modded, there are some Capcom games that detect the mod chip, and throwing the game halt screen up before you can even play it... ugh.....
"Then if it was discovered that, for example, a certian acid could melt your locks and let someone in, they'd send you new locks that were impervious to that."
No, they'd probably send you a flyer in the mail stating that they're having a sale at the mega car showroom on their newer vehicles with added "acid-resistant door locks"....
Maybe part of the problem is that 90% of my classmates at DeVry (graduated 1996) were only in it to change careers...
Myself, I thought about transferring out after a year into my stint there, and decided quickly against it. Why? Well, the businesses around here don't mind the degree, and I really didn't want to go to a real college.
Hear that? I didn't want to go to a real college.
So, to each his own. Yes, I'm pissed that when I graduated, I worked with a few classmates that didn't know anything about anything it seemed.... but, I seem to be doing well, and am doing a job that I like.
And if I ever meet one of those people in the commercials, I will slap them silly....(with apologies to the onion!)
You know what's funny? I have said that exact same thing...
I have a very good friend of mine who recently (6 months) purchased DirecTV and the DirecTivo... Well, he never used to watch tv, but now, he's catching more and more of his favorite shows...
I would say that Tivo is very good for people who want to see shows and don't want to have to track the times themselves... However, I would lay claim that anything that makes you watch more tv is probably a bad thing... oh well, all things in moderation:)
Well, you better turn off the lights in your house, because you're letting alot of that power out through the lights as heat as well (incandescents and halogen are big offenders, iirc).
I know my computer room heats up a few degrees with 3-4 computers on, but I deal with it as a necessary evil.
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I do agree to an extent that some SUV's are gas guzzlers... I've never actually spec'd one (I don't like them for other reasons...) but I would guess some of the lower v6 models actually get resonable gas milage...
I own a Camaro with a 350 under the hood. And while the city milage isn't the best (I average 18-20), the highway milage rocks (30mpg). And why this is relevant? Well, I feel that they could make SUV's that are gas sippers. Just like I could have bought a V6 Camaro.
So we have 2 problems. First, the automakers don't see a problem with building gas guzzlers and placing them in a "truck" category. Secondly,
*repeat after me*
People want them.
No matter what happens, until you hit someone's pocketbook hard, you will not change their spending habits. Even as gas prices have gone up, I'm sure people (myself included) have complained about prices. Still doesn't stop the twice a month fillup (maybe more for others...) And it doesn't stop the sales either. It will take a big hit to make some people realize that it may not be worth it.......
Did you just misspell "them"? (6th word in...)
Also, "Rich" and "Lean" has a lot more to do with fuel-air ratio than it does just "Dumping fuel into the engine". Go Lean, and on IC engines, you can damage things. Go Rich, and you may get into a runaway condition that will stall the engine (not enough air to fully burn all fuel, unburned fuel builds up....)
They're pretty reliable, as far as cars go. My biggest issue with them is the fact that part prices are through the roof!...
I've got a 95 Camaro with the V8 (350) and the prices are unreal... 160$+tax for a hub assembly, of which you need to replace to replace the bearings in the front....
and the dealership pricing on repairs... ugh. I'm still paying them off. I have a friend who has a grand am, and they're just as expensive...
Believe me, I currently own 2 chevy's, and you DO NOT want chevy to market or offer for purchase a flying car..... :)
That's not fair! I've got a 79 cougar for my daily commute and it's around 5000 lbs!
Of course, one reason I like it is because of the SOLID STEEL FRAME. It's not an SUV, but it won't crumple like a new car....
My other car, however, would fall apart if an insight hit it...
I would say that even though the government has imposed a minimum wage, that's probably not what you're getting, either.
If anything, the government could state the minimum an employee could expect within the US, not necessarily the maximum. The only way I could see that affecting you is if your company somehow felt shortchanged by having to extend all the other employees to 4 weeks, and wanted more work out of you.....
That's true, but in the end, wouldn't it even out?
If person A has their car in the shop, and the shop gets 1 stolen airbag, I'm betting that person B who had their car broken into probably had to take the car somewhere to get a new airbag. Plus a window. And, perhaps a new dash since the thieves decided to destroy it trying to get the radio out.
Granted, I wouldn't want my car broken into because of an airbag. Heck, if someone took my airbag, I'd be more likely to leave it out....
Actually, most people would have this named:
:)
%20 - ^(*\.mp3
Artist before title, I always say
" sub-SNES quality music."
I find that part particularly amusing, since Sony actually made the sound chip for Nintendo in the SNES.....
Slightly offtopic-
As I'm looking to get a motorcycle in the next few years, exactly how do you listen to music on a motorcycle? That's been one of the detractors for me, since I like to listen to music while driving, but I don't see any easy way to do it on a bike...
Quickly becoming offtopic, but there's a mod out there for UT (not sure about 2k3) called CrotchShot....
Once you get so many crotch shots, you become the:
CrotchMaster!
I about peed my pants when I heard that....
I would even think, at this point, that you'd be able to do a bit-for-bit copy as well.
For instance, many people have DVD players. Well, on the digital outs on these DVD players, I've noticed that you get a 44.1k stream (well, 88.2 to be more correct) of audio directly to the receiver.
*voila* plugs into digital input on sound card. A little more time consuming than most, but you are correct -- if you want it and you can enjoy it even crippled, there will be a way to uncripple it...
You can take a BIC lighter, but you cannot take a refillable lighter (not zippo, but the liquid fuel kind)...
I had one confiscated at the airport.... wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't a gift given to my girlfriend from someone in australia.....
I had a problem with VGS on a windows based pc (not sure how I got the binary *wink*) and applied a patch to allow it to run in win2k...
Problem being, my usb to ps2 pad adapter doesn't work with it now, so I can't play it there... but I've still got the ps1, so it's more of an annoyance... the only 2 games I ever play on the ps1 anymore is Megaman X4 and GG anyways..... and X4 will run on the ps2, so.....
It would also be nice if the cable companies that have "on demand" would actually be able to give full bandwidth to the streams they're sending as well... judging from what I see on my on demand service, it's about 2-4 Mbits/sec at most, resulting in artifacts....
And, if you wanted to watch a movie realtime from a DVD, barring processing time etc, you need to have at most a 10Mbit/sec stream... maybe 11 to cover for overhead, but I know that the DVD spec tops out at 10.... and that's only at 480p...
I've got a modded PS1, primarily for playing Gradius Gaiden -- an import game that Konami of America said will never hit this continent in native form....
The problem being, since I've purchased a PS2 as well, is that I cannot play this game on the PS2 because of the region check.... so it looks like I'll be keeping my PS1 in good working order (I've already replaced the power supply, due to water damage....) I don't plan on modding my PS2 either, since I have no real benefit at this point...
I just wish they'd do away with the region checks. On a side note, since I've got my PS1 modded, there are some Capcom games that detect the mod chip, and throwing the game halt screen up before you can even play it... ugh.....
I'm just upset that Mr. Lucas didn't get a chance for the company to use the Chewbacca defense against the modders!
Actually, wasn't it
"Guns don't kill people. I DO...."
"Then if it was discovered that, for example, a certian acid could melt your locks and let someone in, they'd send you new locks that were impervious to that."
No, they'd probably send you a flyer in the mail stating that they're having a sale at the mega car showroom on their newer vehicles with added "acid-resistant door locks"....
Actually, I think Lemmings would be more appropriate. For the truly evil, just send them off a cliff without turning one into a blocker.....
Maybe part of the problem is that 90% of my classmates at DeVry (graduated 1996) were only in it to change careers...
Myself, I thought about transferring out after a year into my stint there, and decided quickly against it. Why? Well, the businesses around here don't mind the degree, and I really didn't want to go to a real college.
Hear that? I didn't want to go to a real college.
So, to each his own. Yes, I'm pissed that when I graduated, I worked with a few classmates that didn't know anything about anything it seemed.... but, I seem to be doing well, and am doing a job that I like.
And if I ever meet one of those people in the commercials, I will slap them silly....(with apologies to the onion!)
You know what's funny? I have said that exact same thing...
:)
I have a very good friend of mine who recently (6 months) purchased DirecTV and the DirecTivo... Well, he never used to watch tv, but now, he's catching more and more of his favorite shows...
I would say that Tivo is very good for people who want to see shows and don't want to have to track the times themselves... However, I would lay claim that anything that makes you watch more tv is probably a bad thing... oh well, all things in moderation
Just because you make it illegal doesn't mean that people won't do it.
I know that I've probably driven legally drunk 2 times in my life. Should I have done it? No. Is it illegal? Yes.
And you're worried about illicit drugs? Give me a break.
Well, you better turn off the lights in your house, because you're letting alot of that power out through the lights as heat as well (incandescents and halogen are big offenders, iirc).
I know my computer room heats up a few degrees with 3-4 computers on, but I deal with it as a necessary evil.