When I played the Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Omaha Beach level (aka "D-Day"), it was the first of it's kind (before 8 zillion clones), and it was simply... disturbing.
Same.
I can't say that I genuinely enjoyed it either, but I feel like I grew somehow for having played it. I don't think anyone could pull off a whole video game like that, but they might be able to sneak in pieces of it like in MoH:AA.
My Ph.D. has allowed me to largely do my own thing in 2 major corporations.
That's pretty much it. If you've got a bachelor's degree in CS, you're always doing somebody else's thing.
That's why I'm back in school, along with:
1) Business programming (which is mostly what's available) turns your brain to mush.
2) I want to teach.
Free advice that's actually worth something: get as much schooling done as you can all at once. It's hard to quit your job, sell a house and a car, and move into a tiny two-bedroom apartment. (You can believe me, because I did it, and it was only supreme desperation that made it possible - along with my wife's support, which not everybody can count on.) That's pretty much what's required. Almost nobody is capable of getting a graduate degree while sticking it out in a full-time job.
Did anyone ever actually blamed Bush et all for the tsunami? If you have any credible source of someone actually blaming global warming or politicians for the disaster, then link it. No nutjobs either - I did say credible.
There wasn't anybody credible, but plenty of heavy breathers at places like moveon.org and democraticunderground.com and various political blogs were saying that, since global warming made this tsunami more likely (a position espoused by some global warming alarmists), George W. Bush is responsible because he didn't magically cause our senators to accept Kyoto. Or something.
Fortunately, nobody took them seriously. But it does make you wonder at what people are willing to believe just to give themselves yet another outlet to vent. The hatred must run miles deep.
He'd have to be a girl for that, and we all know there are no girls on Slashdot.
At least, there aren't supposed to be any until sometime around the Apocalypse. I think one of the four horsemen is actually supposed to be a female Slashdotter.
I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
Let me try that again. Thanks for setting me straight. Your from-the-hip straight-talkin' has totally changed my mind. I especially appreciate that you didn't present an alternative, allowing me to infer that you know everything, and that my puny mind couldn't possibly grasp whatever amazing thing you know that I don't.
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Mods, I don't care what you do to me, but someone has to stop this guy.
Couldn't stop yourself from clicking it?
Actually, I've ju
That was freakin' amazing! How did you get your web browser to hit the "Submit" button just before the "System" process died?
Is that, like, a new Mozilla plugin you can use to help you make funny posts on Slashdot? 'Cuz I wa
Speak for yourself, mister. I was getting the shakes.
My anecdotal evidence can beat up your anecdotal evidence.
I get my information from my graduate advisor, who has seen quite a few people try and fail. Congratulations on being one of the outliers, by the way.
When I played the Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Omaha Beach level (aka "D-Day"), it was the first of it's kind (before 8 zillion clones), and it was simply... disturbing.
Same.
I can't say that I genuinely enjoyed it either, but I feel like I grew somehow for having played it. I don't think anyone could pull off a whole video game like that, but they might be able to sneak in pieces of it like in MoH:AA.
My Ph.D. has allowed me to largely do my own thing in 2 major corporations.
That's pretty much it. If you've got a bachelor's degree in CS, you're always doing somebody else's thing.
That's why I'm back in school, along with:
1) Business programming (which is mostly what's available) turns your brain to mush.
2) I want to teach.
Free advice that's actually worth something: get as much schooling done as you can all at once. It's hard to quit your job, sell a house and a car, and move into a tiny two-bedroom apartment. (You can believe me, because I did it, and it was only supreme desperation that made it possible - along with my wife's support, which not everybody can count on.) That's pretty much what's required. Almost nobody is capable of getting a graduate degree while sticking it out in a full-time job.
* Bible-thumping ultra-religious types (see mentally challenged people)
your original got truncated somehow.
Ho ho, you got us good! If you were any more clever, you'd be a Slashdot editor!
Keep honing that wit of yours. You've only got a half, so make sure it's good and sharp.
Not that I expect the above post to be modded down to oblivion as Flamebait along with this one.
Did anyone ever actually blamed Bush et all for the tsunami? If you have any credible source of someone actually blaming global warming or politicians for the disaster, then link it. No nutjobs either - I did say credible.
There wasn't anybody credible, but plenty of heavy breathers at places like moveon.org and democraticunderground.com and various political blogs were saying that, since global warming made this tsunami more likely (a position espoused by some global warming alarmists), George W. Bush is responsible because he didn't magically cause our senators to accept Kyoto. Or something.
Fortunately, nobody took them seriously. But it does make you wonder at what people are willing to believe just to give themselves yet another outlet to vent. The hatred must run miles deep.
They used Suse Linux on the Enterprise?
Yes, they did.
When did FUD switch from the classical definition to "any random stupid statement that Joe Slashdotter disagrees with"?
Since it became a meme and almost everyone forgot what it stands for.
Better take a Nintendo DS to keep yourself entertained while you drive.
It's probably somewhere around 38 degrees.
If I had a nickel for everytime I heard someone suggest replacing a tungsten weight with uranium, I'd have a buck or so.
Think of all the Uranium you could buy with that!
Another patent!
As a human being, I'd like to say the same...
I admire your humanity and deep sense of empathy.
Citizen, I believe you forget that enforcers are above the law.
Citizen, this is hyperbole.
Most states require that only one party be aware that a recording is being made. That would be the cop.
I'm ashamed that this got a +5. Really. But I suppose you get brownie points on Slashdot for anti-government angst.
Yeah? Once, my wife had a clogged Seropian tube.
At least, that's what the Japanese doctor told her.
This is definitely something I hope to emulate when I become a father (in about 8 weeks... *gulp*).
I raise my glass to you, sir. Congratulations!
"Ppl" is the proper perfunctory infarctive of "people," which is absolutely correct in online conversations. Check your Strunk and White.
Well, um, you've got cooties!
He'd have to be a girl for that, and we all know there are no girls on Slashdot.
At least, there aren't supposed to be any until sometime around the Apocalypse. I think one of the four horsemen is actually supposed to be a female Slashdotter.
Become a parent. Then spend lots of time with your children.
Seconded! I have three. There's nothing like chasing a playground full of kids around while doing a Velociraptor impression.
(Yes, it includes lifting them off the ground and disemboweling them. In a tickly sort of way.)
Other adults actually feel a bit jealous when I do it. I can only assume they wish they were less inhibited.
I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
Let me try that again. Thanks for setting me straight. Your from-the-hip straight-talkin' has totally changed my mind. I especially appreciate that you didn't present an alternative, allowing me to infer that you know everything, and that my puny mind couldn't possibly grasp whatever amazing thing you know that I don't.
What a life-changing event this has been.
While I don't disagree with your point, I'd like to point out that Canada's literacy rate is 99%, not 97.
Yeah, well those numbers adjust for curling. Statistics is tricky.
You really need to read Double Your Dating by David D. I mean REALLY.
I'm not sure my wife would like that at all...