I liked it but I thought that the title (Program) gave away the ending. Once the idea of being reinserted was proposed I knew that it was a test.
That said, the animation was excellent. I especially liked the formation of flaming arrows and the black and white bamboo. Didn't care much for the big hair though. Action wise there was plent of it.
I can certainly see why she was so angry in the end. She was expecting and revealed that she expected a marriage proposal. Instead it was a test of her loyalty and ability to perform under emotional pressure.
As far as I can tell Dr Pepper (no period) isn't bottled at all in Boston. I can't find it in a fountain anywhere except 7-Eleven. You have to got o a mahor supermarket to find cans or bottles. In fact, people look at me like I am crazy when I ask for it. I usually end up buying it on the web at Dublin Dr Pepper and that way it comes with real cane sugar instead of that corn syrup crap. Tastes much better.
Thanks for the reply. I have enjoyed our little conversation here. While we will obviously have to agree to disagree it is nice to discuss this with someone without accusations from each side that the other is going to hell. Of course, you might still think that, but at least you don't let it get in the way of the discussion. Good luck in your job search.
However, I will accept the notion that people are saved simply by the atonement, if you consider "saved" as merely not going to burn in fire and brimstone for all eternity. Yet being "saved" doesn't really mean much really in that sense, and doesn't match what others consider "saved".
That is not at all what I meant. I meant that without the atonement nobody will enter the Celestial Kingdom. That said there are things one must do to get there. I think that all the activities you mentioned are debatable on some level, but without striving to emmulate Christ (which defines "good works" imo) you won't get there.
Since there are now 7 Ender books if you count the Bean ones, I have a hard time saying that you should read them all. I do think that Ender's Game by itself is worth a quick read even if you have already decided that you are going to hate Card for the rest of you life. Its examination of growing up as someone who is both talented and an outcast is very interesting and I would guess that most of the/. crowd can really identify with it.
Also, I read him as being very pro-thinker. In fact, the Ships of Earth series was a giant thought exercise that many people objected to. Of course that series is a bit strange since it has two distinct aspects to it. One is a sci-fi novel and the other is an examination of issues raised by the Book of Mormon through retelling some parts of it in a different setting. Being LDS I thought it was fascinating though I didn't agree with all of it. Of course some of the moral issues are tweaked by having the initial "god" turn out to be a computer and never resolving what the other one was other than some mention of magma flows.
This really isn't the forum for this, but oh well. Again, this "saved by works" thing is a common misperception even for those who are LDS. Without the atonement of our Savior, none of us would get anywhere regardless of what your "works" were. This seems pretty obvious when you think about it.
Of course if you think of living a christian life as running a hamster wheel, then you probably think of this as people simply going through the motions, which of course would be empty and useless. If this is the case then I can see why you think the way you do.
Have you read, or do you assume one is biased because he has an opinion to offer?
I have read quite a bit of it. According to my reading it is a one sided presentation of the arguments, though not as hate-filled as many I have read. In my book it still qualifies as biased. I again suggest the Givens book if you want to see both sides presented and given an airing. If you don't want to see how any of the arguments raised by one side are addressed by the other then there are plenty of options to choose from. It is pretty rare that you can find a source that dares to examine both sides seriously. Do you?
Now there are much more than just this OUP books around.
I am not saying that there aren't. However most come from biased sources such as pfo.org or the LDS Church. This one does a pretty good job of examining both sides of the issues.
Orson was a missionary in Brazil
Me too.
Anyhow, I have read the entire Ender series and found it to be pretty interesting, though I thought that it slowed down towards the end. None of the depictions struck me as caricatures, but it has been a while.
I am pretty sure that Apollo gets married in a ceremony that looks suspiciously like a sealing ceremony. I don't find it offensive, but I can see how some overly sensitive people might freak out.
The original Cyclon race was reptilian. I have no idea how I remember that from my childhood, but I do. I believe they showed a pencil sketch of what they looked like.
Na proxima vez, quero referencias, ta'? Especially, which Card book are you talking about? Also, to say that Mormons believe that you are saved by works is a gross simplification of the issue, though perhaps a useful statement when contrasting them with other Christians on the most shallow level.
If you are interested in an academic examination of the Book of Mormon, I recommend By the Hand of Mormon by Terryl L. Givens published by Oxford University Press. It goes into the pro and con arguements concerning the Book of Mormon in a number of fields, including literary criticism.
-- I forget what the Mormons call their local church units --
They are called "wards".
I would guess that some members of the church might have been offended by the marriage ceremony that was performed on the show. It bore some resemblance to a temple marriage, but I would guess that this is a case of over-zealous members getting offended rather and church authorities telling him to knock it off.
I would tell myself that the next few years of school are going to be uncomfortable socially but that it won't be the end of the world. College is much better and things seem to get better still after that.
Our society's glamorization of high school is sickening to me. All these movies and tv shows portray high school as the apex of one's life. This is simply a lie. If high school is the highlight of your life then something is very very sad and/or wrong.
Other than that I wouldn't tell myself too much. It would ruin the surprises. I certainly wouldn't tell myself who I was going to marry for instance. In fact doing so would probably prevent it from happening.
I still disagree with the conclusion of the article. I think that he should have been nominated in the existing category of Best Supporting Actor. The fact that it doesn't fit as nicely as the author would like is a sorry excuse. Given that he wasn't I think that my proposals would rectify the situatuation.
I thought that the end of the article missed the mark entirely. Equivalency is a silly standard. No two performances are equivalent. I admit that his performance is distinguishable from others in the category, but until there is a category for "synthespian" performances you can't just say, "He can't be nominated because he doesn't fit anywhere." That is a cop out and basically justifies the academy.
Here are some solutions, both short and long term. First, award him a special Oscar for a groundbreaking performance. Second, establish a new category to encompass what will surely be a area of growing interest.
Back in the Roaring 90's my boss always seemed happy when someone on the team made a big purchase. He claimed that he wanted us to be "debt-motivated". I haven't heard that phrase in a while though. I guess it doesn't do much good to be "motivated" if you're not getting a raise either way.
What does all this mean? Perhaps a BAD credit rating will help seal the deal, since they know that you really need the job. Doubtful, but possible.
Anytime you give anyone the right to see your credit report you should make sure to get a copy of it. It can never hurt to go down it and make sure that there are no surprises on it.
I don't know about best episode ever, but the best scene ever was when Bart handed out the music for the opening hymn at church - In the Garden of Eden by I. Ron Butterfly. The poor organist had to play 28 minutes non-stop and then collapsed.
Flip-flop the OpenGL and Direct3d and you have it right. Jon has promoted OpenGL to the detriment (though not too much) of MS's Direct3D.
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I realize that I am feeding a troll here, but are you saying that you would prefer that/. not interview him? You don't think that an interview with a well known computer criminal is worth reading? Maybe we should put you in charge of the "Good Taste Commission" and you can decide who is worthy of an interview.
I am under the impression that the heavy fuel tank is an issue and that flights to the ISS do not use it. I might be wrong. The fact that it is jettisoned is irrelevant. It is heavier and therefore all propulsion used while it is still attached (which is probably about 99% of the propulsion) is used less effectively than when the lighter tank is there. The shuttle simply can't go as high with the heavy tank. Of course you also have to adjust for the weight of the shuttle itself and the cargo. The Columbia didn't have the equipment to dock with the ISS anyhow.
I agree that it would be enormously difficult to do a launch in a week. Even though they say "No way" now, the debate would be different if there were a shuttle in orbit that is known to be damages or a big problem on the ISS. The "can do" attitude is still there and I would guess that every single one of the astronauts would volunteer for such a mission.
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That said, the animation was excellent. I especially liked the formation of flaming arrows and the black and white bamboo. Didn't care much for the big hair though. Action wise there was plent of it.
I can certainly see why she was so angry in the end. She was expecting and revealed that she expected a marriage proposal. Instead it was a test of her loyalty and ability to perform under emotional pressure.
As far as I can tell Dr Pepper (no period) isn't bottled at all in Boston. I can't find it in a fountain anywhere except 7-Eleven. You have to got o a mahor supermarket to find cans or bottles. In fact, people look at me like I am crazy when I ask for it. I usually end up buying it on the web at Dublin Dr Pepper and that way it comes with real cane sugar instead of that corn syrup crap. Tastes much better.
Thanks for the reply. I have enjoyed our little conversation here. While we will obviously have to agree to disagree it is nice to discuss this with someone without accusations from each side that the other is going to hell. Of course, you might still think that, but at least you don't let it get in the way of the discussion. Good luck in your job search.
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That is not at all what I meant. I meant that without the atonement nobody will enter the Celestial Kingdom. That said there are things one must do to get there. I think that all the activities you mentioned are debatable on some level, but without striving to emmulate Christ (which defines "good works" imo) you won't get there.
Well I guess we know where you stand now. :) Out of curiosity, what prompter you to read the whole Book of Mormon if you found it so rediculous?
Also, I read him as being very pro-thinker. In fact, the Ships of Earth series was a giant thought exercise that many people objected to. Of course that series is a bit strange since it has two distinct aspects to it. One is a sci-fi novel and the other is an examination of issues raised by the Book of Mormon through retelling some parts of it in a different setting. Being LDS I thought it was fascinating though I didn't agree with all of it. Of course some of the moral issues are tweaked by having the initial "god" turn out to be a computer and never resolving what the other one was other than some mention of magma flows.
Of course if you think of living a christian life as running a hamster wheel, then you probably think of this as people simply going through the motions, which of course would be empty and useless. If this is the case then I can see why you think the way you do.
I have read quite a bit of it. According to my reading it is a one sided presentation of the arguments, though not as hate-filled as many I have read. In my book it still qualifies as biased. I again suggest the Givens book if you want to see both sides presented and given an airing. If you don't want to see how any of the arguments raised by one side are addressed by the other then there are plenty of options to choose from. It is pretty rare that you can find a source that dares to examine both sides seriously. Do you?
I am not saying that there aren't. However most come from biased sources such as pfo.org or the LDS Church. This one does a pretty good job of examining both sides of the issues.
Orson was a missionary in Brazil
Me too.
Anyhow, I have read the entire Ender series and found it to be pretty interesting, though I thought that it slowed down towards the end. None of the depictions struck me as caricatures, but it has been a while.
I am pretty sure that Apollo gets married in a ceremony that looks suspiciously like a sealing ceremony. I don't find it offensive, but I can see how some overly sensitive people might freak out.
The original Cyclon race was reptilian. I have no idea how I remember that from my childhood, but I do. I believe they showed a pencil sketch of what they looked like.
If you are interested in an academic examination of the Book of Mormon, I recommend By the Hand of Mormon by Terryl L. Givens published by Oxford University Press. It goes into the pro and con arguements concerning the Book of Mormon in a number of fields, including literary criticism.
Calling that an interview is a bit of a stretch. That was an assasination attempt and a first rate example of journalistic bias.
They are called "wards".
I would guess that some members of the church might have been offended by the marriage ceremony that was performed on the show. It bore some resemblance to a temple marriage, but I would guess that this is a case of over-zealous members getting offended rather and church authorities telling him to knock it off.
Where are you at? The place with the highest density of Fry's (Bay Area) also has a MicroCenter in Santa Clara IIRC.
Our society's glamorization of high school is sickening to me. All these movies and tv shows portray high school as the apex of one's life. This is simply a lie. If high school is the highlight of your life then something is very very sad and/or wrong.
Other than that I wouldn't tell myself too much. It would ruin the surprises. I certainly wouldn't tell myself who I was going to marry for instance. In fact doing so would probably prevent it from happening.
I still disagree with the conclusion of the article. I think that he should have been nominated in the existing category of Best Supporting Actor. The fact that it doesn't fit as nicely as the author would like is a sorry excuse. Given that he wasn't I think that my proposals would rectify the situatuation.
Here are some solutions, both short and long term. First, award him a special Oscar for a groundbreaking performance. Second, establish a new category to encompass what will surely be a area of growing interest.
What does all this mean? Perhaps a BAD credit rating will help seal the deal, since they know that you really need the job. Doubtful, but possible.
Anytime you give anyone the right to see your credit report you should make sure to get a copy of it. It can never hurt to go down it and make sure that there are no surprises on it.
You don't say? Maybe that's why it was so funny...
I don't know about best episode ever, but the best scene ever was when Bart handed out the music for the opening hymn at church - In the Garden of Eden by I. Ron Butterfly. The poor organist had to play 28 minutes non-stop and then collapsed.
Flip-flop the OpenGL and Direct3d and you have it right. Jon has promoted OpenGL to the detriment (though not too much) of MS's Direct3D.
I realize that I am feeding a troll here, but are you saying that you would prefer that /. not interview him? You don't think that an interview with a well known computer criminal is worth reading? Maybe we should put you in charge of the "Good Taste Commission" and you can decide who is worthy of an interview.
I agree that it would be enormously difficult to do a launch in a week. Even though they say "No way" now, the debate would be different if there were a shuttle in orbit that is known to be damages or a big problem on the ISS. The "can do" attitude is still there and I would guess that every single one of the astronauts would volunteer for such a mission.