Check out www.inventnet.com for info on getting patent protection for $100. Then you can seek investors without fear of them stealing your idea. $100 too much? Spend $10 on a proof of first invention and then you have a year to save up the $100 (it will still be $2500-$5000 to get the patent but you could seek an investor for that).
Offer it free to you favorite music players (vlc, winamp, amarok, etc). Hell, you could state a provision allowing free use for anyone who uses Xbrand license on their open source software. Charge Apple, Tivo Sony, et all. Offering free license to these groups you is free advertising, almost ensuring that you would get licenses from less ethical companies and gives your beliefs a voice.
Opportunity doesn't come often, but even if you only get the (relatively cheap) experiance of how to get a patent established, it still seems worth it. Frankly I am surprised you don't think it sounds fun. In any event enjoy today because you only get to do it once. Cheers.
So what if you hate software patents? You could decide to offer it free to companies you approve of charge up the wazoo to companies who practice contemptable software patenting practices. Even if it seems to pricey, you could go to one of those "we set up your patent for a cut of the profit" places, and if they are interested than it's cash in the bank. If not you have only lost a small portion of you time. Seems like a win to me. I'm just sayin'...
I'm not attempting to argue about your sense of humour (or lack thereof), but rather I am arguing that your accusation of bad taste and misleading statements are incorrect. I have no desire to elucidate anyones sense of humour, ever.
They put irrelevant and wrong words in peoples mouths all of the time. Did you really think cheney said "bring it" before an explosive game of street rules basketball? The only difference was they used stock footage of Zhai Zhigang, the actual astronaut who walked in space and translated it to their own end. It was as much of a parody of the current state of newsreporting as it was a parody of Chinese government. There was nothing far reaching or out of bounds about any of this. You seem to have said that you had no problenms with poking fun at things you don't like but are hurt and offended when someone pokes fun at things you identify with. What does that say about you?
Liquor undergoes flavor changes due to the conversion of the sugars into alcohol. Can someone explain to me in science terms how vibrating alcohol can change it's refractory level or it's flavor as the inventor claims?
I don't even know what you mean by "DS can be pronounced correctly in Japanese.". It's prounced "(de)(small i)(-)(e)(su)", which certainly doesn't match the English pronounciation perfectly by any means.
Actually if you pay close attention to english pronunciation you will hear the slightest "uh" sound at the end of most words that end in a consonant (although it will often be dropped if it isn't the last word in the statement). I always assumed it was more pronounced in the japanese tongue first because of inexperience with the language, and then oral tradition. IanaLinguist by any means, but that sort of thing has always fascinated me.
As for the (de)(small i) portion, this character was created because of a lack of a (di) character, (the ji character is in it's place) and is a relatively modern addition. This is a wideley known issue and is pronounced by the japanese as "di" and "de-i" as the text you have provided (and in fact the katakana) suggest.
Geeze, I thought that was a hell of a hat trick; point out that the OP doesn't OP doesn't know the title of his own job (or has a depricating sense of humor) by mimicing someone who also mispronounces things (saxamaphone), and tie it together by referencing a commercial known for it's nonsensical words (whatchamacallit). Tough crowd...
If you just pick up and read one or two strips, you pretty much aren't going to be able to understand why it is so highly acclaimed by critics and beloved by its fans
I am sure I could find entertainment in soap operas if I started from the beginning and devoted myself to a season. In fact most tv shows recognize this, which is why the season premier usually tries to be a big blow out which also encapsulate the feel of the characters. It is not about alienating the viewer, which is what happened with todays strip. Onstad knew about the interview long before it took place, it would have been a trivial task to set up a small arc to invite and welcome new guests to the world he created. That he chose not to seems immature at best, outright obstinate at worst. The internet is chock full of groups who shun and deride newbies and this feels like an homage to those groups.
This is coming from someone who enjoys this comic immensely (but I also enjoy Pictures For Sad Children, so take that with a grain of salt).
nonetheless, there is a vast chasm between indifference and hatred, and I don't think you've made that argument. cheers though, it's always nice to see someone back up their statements
I'm not sure how flamebait gets modded insightful; you basically made the statement that techies find an entire world full of systems analysis and algorythm matching possibility completely uninteresting. Might I suggest that you should change your worldview, perhaps find more mature people to hang out with?
Well, I can't find the article or the comment now, but I am positive that I found you. You made an anonymous comment with regards to posting on craigslist for reasons I don't need to get into here (I'm working on my detective skills, not my embarrassing/. users skills). I'm just posting here as a reference note for myself, but if you remember the post and it was indeed you please let me know.
The only reason backslash isn't on the front page is that it hasn't had a new entry in 2 years. It was front page while it lasted. And I liked backslash alot. But I like idle too, and i am tired of wading through posts of people whining about the content to read the relevant posts.
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Darn it, now you got me going.
Obvious and patentable are two different things.
Check out www.inventnet.com for info on getting patent protection for $100. Then you can seek investors without fear of them stealing your idea. $100 too much? Spend $10 on a proof of first invention and then you have a year to save up the $100 (it will still be $2500-$5000 to get the patent but you could seek an investor for that).
Offer it free to you favorite music players (vlc, winamp, amarok, etc). Hell, you could state a provision allowing free use for anyone who uses Xbrand license on their open source software. Charge Apple, Tivo Sony, et all. Offering free license to these groups you is free advertising, almost ensuring that you would get licenses from less ethical companies and gives your beliefs a voice.
Opportunity doesn't come often, but even if you only get the (relatively cheap) experiance of how to get a patent established, it still seems worth it. Frankly I am surprised you don't think it sounds fun. In any event enjoy today because you only get to do it once. Cheers.
So what if you hate software patents? You could decide to offer it free to companies you approve of charge up the wazoo to companies who practice contemptable software patenting practices. Even if it seems to pricey, you could go to one of those "we set up your patent for a cut of the profit" places, and if they are interested than it's cash in the bank. If not you have only lost a small portion of you time. Seems like a win to me. I'm just sayin'...
Patent this right now. Not kidding.
I'm not attempting to argue about your sense of humour (or lack thereof), but rather I am arguing that your accusation of bad taste and misleading statements are incorrect. I have no desire to elucidate anyones sense of humour, ever.
even this?
Actually it is a reference to the ice melting quicker in a shaken drink. I think "bruised" is a euphemism for "not as strong."
Oh, but I also agree this shouldn't be on /. Maybe idle./.
They put irrelevant and wrong words in peoples mouths all of the time. Did you really think cheney said "bring it" before an explosive game of street rules basketball? The only difference was they used stock footage of Zhai Zhigang, the actual astronaut who walked in space and translated it to their own end. It was as much of a parody of the current state of newsreporting as it was a parody of Chinese government.
There was nothing far reaching or out of bounds about any of this. You seem to have said that you had no problenms with poking fun at things you don't like but are hurt and offended when someone pokes fun at things you identify with. What does that say about you?
Liquor undergoes flavor changes due to the conversion of the sugars into alcohol. Can someone explain to me in science terms how vibrating alcohol can change it's refractory level or it's flavor as the inventor claims?
I don't even know what you mean by "DS can be pronounced correctly in Japanese.". It's prounced "(de)(small i)(-)(e)(su)", which certainly doesn't match the English pronounciation perfectly by any means.
Actually if you pay close attention to english pronunciation you will hear the slightest "uh" sound at the end of most words that end in a consonant (although it will often be dropped if it isn't the last word in the statement). I always assumed it was more pronounced in the japanese tongue first because of inexperience with the language, and then oral tradition. IanaLinguist by any means, but that sort of thing has always fascinated me.
As for the (de)(small i) portion, this character was created because of a lack of a (di) character, (the ji character is in it's place) and is a relatively modern addition. This is a wideley known issue and is pronounced by the japanese as "di" and "de-i" as the text you have provided (and in fact the katakana) suggest.
Geeze, I thought that was a hell of a hat trick; point out that the OP doesn't OP doesn't know the title of his own job (or has a depricating sense of humor) by mimicing someone who also mispronounces things (saxamaphone), and tie it together by referencing a commercial known for it's nonsensical words (whatchamacallit). Tough crowd...
If you just pick up and read one or two strips, you pretty much aren't going to be able to understand why it is so highly acclaimed by critics and beloved by its fans
I am sure I could find entertainment in soap operas if I started from the beginning and devoted myself to a season. In fact most tv shows recognize this, which is why the season premier usually tries to be a big blow out which also encapsulate the feel of the characters. It is not about alienating the viewer, which is what happened with todays strip.
Onstad knew about the interview long before it took place, it would have been a trivial task to set up a small arc to invite and welcome new guests to the world he created. That he chose not to seems immature at best, outright obstinate at worst. The internet is chock full of groups who shun and deride newbies and this feels like an homage to those groups.
This is coming from someone who enjoys this comic immensely (but I also enjoy Pictures For Sad Children, so take that with a grain of salt).
I want a patent on the generation of patents created by large companies. Top that, blue!
Modern digital tuners probably don't need this, but older, cheaper designs probably do.
A moot point come Feb 2009...
We're all going to end up seeing goatse.cx again.
yeah but now it will have Rick Astley playing in the background...
IANAL, but I've worked with them for years now as a paramalegal.
mmm chew-gooey caramel...
wait, what?
classic!
the movie pi being the most notable exception.
nonetheless, there is a vast chasm between indifference and hatred, and I don't think you've made that argument. cheers though, it's always nice to see someone back up their statements
I'm not sure how flamebait gets modded insightful; you basically made the statement that techies find an entire world full of systems analysis and algorythm matching possibility completely uninteresting. Might I suggest that you should change your worldview, perhaps find more mature people to hang out with?
what about these guys?
They have been researching (and producing) cells like this for years; anyone see how they are different?
Glad someone thought it was funny. Why are you spying on your friends and neighbors, BTW?
Well, I can't find the article or the comment now, but I am positive that I found you. You made an anonymous comment with regards to posting on craigslist for reasons I don't need to get into here (I'm working on my detective skills, not my embarrassing /. users skills).
I'm just posting here as a reference note for myself, but if you remember the post and it was indeed you please let me know.
Even I spy on my friends and neighbors this way and have done so for years
I think this is the first time I actually experienced "lolwut?"
The only reason backslash isn't on the front page is that it hasn't had a new entry in 2 years. It was front page while it lasted. And I liked backslash alot. But I like idle too, and i am tired of wading through posts of people whining about the content to read the relevant posts.
Off-topic but yes, possessing drugs does make you a crook
Or a pharmacist.
Or a ghost.