I know you're trolling, but take a quick visit to houseplans.com to choose the house you want, buy the plans and a license to modify, and you too can have a custom-built home. We built this one with some serious upgrades. It wasn't that big a deal to get an architect to make the changes. We added a basement, made it larger, converted the 1/2 bath on the first floor into a full bath, added a deck off the sitting room in the master bedroom, a deck across the back and a screened porch, added a 16 jet jacuzzi and large shower w/ bench seat (for when we get old[er]). We also moved/added a couple of gas log sets.
...net radio is an always-on source of music, so why record it?
Here's a concrete example: I was sitting on the beach at Rum Point on Grand Cayman listening to a recording of Beethoven's 6th symphony on my iPod that I downloaded from the BBC.
Here are the problems with your scenario: 1) The only phone I have that works in the Cayman Islands is my work Blackberry. The cheapest data plan was several dollars/MB. The particular recording I was listening to was a limited time download from the BBC.
That pretty much kills the idea of me being able to stream the music I want from anywhere. I wasn't willing to rack up $100's of dollars on my work phone in data charges while on vacation, even if that mp3 was still available from the BBC.
Hardly. Embedded systems can run J2ME fairly well. Remember the DiVX system from Circuit City? That was implemented in Java (write once, run anywhere!) running on a small JVM ported to the processor of the host DVD player. It was easier to port the JVM to the CPU than the app.
You realize that aluminum cans have a plastic liner in them, right? If you're extremely curious, dissolve an aluminum can in a strong sodium hydroxide solution (outside, safety equipment, etc!). All that'll be left is the liner.
If it's not too late, I'd consider switching to these. No need to pull wires, they self-organize into a mesh network, and have a simple packet-based API. They also have a few digital and analog inputs onboard, so in may cases you don't need any additional circuitry. They can also be configured to awake from sleep every 'n' seconds, take some measurements and report them, and then go back to sleep. Perfect for what I want to do.
I agree. The reason I'm interested in home automation (specifically ZigBee in every device) is the ability to do things like: * Turn on the lights that shine on the driveway from my bedroom (or any other room) if a car drives up in the middle of the night * Use far less copper wiring - imagine being able to wire all of your lights, fans, etc directly to the power source without having to first run to a wall switch.
ZigBee supports various levels of security that can be configured depending on the needs of the
application. Security provisions include:
* 128-bit AES encryption
* Two security keys that can be preconfigured or obtained during joining
* Support for a trust center
* Provisions to ensure message integrity, confidentiality, and authentication.
How about we abandon liquid fuels all together and embrace the electron? I'd rather have a few single source polluters generating electricity than millions of small, inefficient polluters generating smog.
Actually, I happened to be reciting the Litany Against Fear. I guess they didn't like this line: "Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration."
You can compare this to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation for radio waves. QAM combines Amplitude modulation with phase modulation (the only two dimensions you can modulate), allowing 2 or more bits per symbol to be transmitted instead of just one.
I was recently pulled aside for additional screening leaving Richmond, VA. I was given the choice of the mm scan or a thorough manual pat-down. I told the TSA guy I'd rather have the hand-job. He laughed, and proceeded to give me a very detailed metal detector scan and full-body pat down. Professionally done, and it didn't take that much longer than the mm scan. The scanned folks were asked to stand one way with their feet in the foot outlines, then turn 90 degrees and do it again. I noticed that there were a few cases of rescans while I was putting my shoes back on.
I chose the manual pat-down out of modesty and dignity - I _really_ object to being forced to appear nude in front of anyone.
Well, you're right there. I didn't have any sutures, but I do see halos around very bright objects. I'm not sure that's a result of the surgery or something that was always there but out of focus.
One of my hobbies is observing satellite passes, and I don't think my dark-adapted vision has suffered, but I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it.
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You're hosed, and the cops would hate you 8-(
If they implemented this, then you'd have to choose another PIN.
Dugg for using 'cue' (correctly) instead of 'queue'. 8-)
I've said this since ATM cards came out way back when. I suggested the regular PIN backwards, to make it easy to remember.
Funny thing is, I think it started an internet rumor that it'd really work.
Or, even more horrific, you hook up a modem. Without asking permission.
I remember calling Ma Bell to report the 'ringer equivalence number' of my first modem - they really had no clue what I was talking about.
I know you're trolling, but take a quick visit to houseplans.com to choose the house you want, buy the plans and a license to modify, and you too can have a custom-built home. We built this one with some serious upgrades. It wasn't that big a deal to get an architect to make the changes. We added a basement, made it larger, converted the 1/2 bath on the first floor into a full bath, added a deck off the sitting room in the master bedroom, a deck across the back and a screened porch, added a 16 jet jacuzzi and large shower w/ bench seat (for when we get old[er]). We also moved/added a couple of gas log sets.
Here's a concrete example: I was sitting on the beach at Rum Point on Grand Cayman listening to a recording of Beethoven's 6th symphony on my iPod that I downloaded from the BBC.
Here are the problems with your scenario: 1) The only phone I have that works in the Cayman Islands is my work Blackberry. The cheapest data plan was several dollars/MB. The particular recording I was listening to was a limited time download from the BBC.
That pretty much kills the idea of me being able to stream the music I want from anywhere. I wasn't willing to rack up $100's of dollars on my work phone in data charges while on vacation, even if that mp3 was still available from the BBC.
That's pretty cool, and a little steampunk. Is it just me, or was that thing wheezin' like an iron lung in the video?
Not only that, the friggin' window cracked on the way down, and they kept going!
Hardly. Embedded systems can run J2ME fairly well. Remember the DiVX system from Circuit City? That was implemented in Java (write once, run anywhere!) running on a small JVM ported to the processor of the host DVD player. It was easier to port the JVM to the CPU than the app.
They already do. It's called chirp sonar, and provides enhanced resolution and target separation.
Close.
CINC = Commander-in-Chief
LANT = atLANTic
FLT = Fleet
As opposed to CINCPACFLT, of course.
You realize that aluminum cans have a plastic liner in them, right? If you're extremely curious, dissolve an aluminum can in a strong sodium hydroxide solution (outside, safety equipment, etc!). All that'll be left is the liner.
Again, check these out. They're cheap and very functional.
If it's not too late, I'd consider switching to these. No need to pull wires, they self-organize into a mesh network, and have a simple packet-based API. They also have a few digital and analog inputs onboard, so in may cases you don't need any additional circuitry. They can also be configured to awake from sleep every 'n' seconds, take some measurements and report them, and then go back to sleep. Perfect for what I want to do.
I agree. The reason I'm interested in home automation (specifically ZigBee in every device) is the ability to do things like:
* Turn on the lights that shine on the driveway from my bedroom (or any other room) if a car drives up in the middle of the night
* Use far less copper wiring - imagine being able to wire all of your lights, fans, etc directly to the power source without having to first run to a wall switch.
How about we abandon liquid fuels all together and embrace the electron? I'd rather have a few single source polluters generating electricity than millions of small, inefficient polluters generating smog.
Don't sink those antennas! I want!
Antenna Envy is a terrible thing.
I too strongly endorse Privoxy.
Then maybe you should use words like "Acceptable" and "Okay" instead of "Amazing!" and "Fantastic!".
8-)
The Earth 'grows' by 18,000 to 25,000 tons per year from meteoritic dust influx.
Go here. Read deeply.
Actually, I happened to be reciting the Litany Against Fear. I guess they didn't like this line: "Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration."
You can compare this to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation for radio waves. QAM combines Amplitude modulation with phase modulation (the only two dimensions you can modulate), allowing 2 or more bits per symbol to be transmitted instead of just one.
This is one of the technologies used to increase modem speeds.
This shows a rectangular QAM constellation using 2 amplitudes and 2 phases for a total of 4 bits/symbol.
I was recently pulled aside for additional screening leaving Richmond, VA. I was given the choice of the mm scan or a thorough manual pat-down. I told the TSA guy I'd rather have the hand-job. He laughed, and proceeded to give me a very detailed metal detector scan and full-body pat down. Professionally done, and it didn't take that much longer than the mm scan. The scanned folks were asked to stand one way with their feet in the foot outlines, then turn 90 degrees and do it again. I noticed that there were a few cases of rescans while I was putting my shoes back on.
I chose the manual pat-down out of modesty and dignity - I _really_ object to being forced to appear nude in front of anyone.
Well, you're right there. I didn't have any sutures, but I do see halos around very bright objects. I'm not sure that's a result of the surgery or something that was always there but out of focus.
One of my hobbies is observing satellite passes, and I don't think my dark-adapted vision has suffered, but I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it.
PS - If you're interested in observing satellites, http://www.heavens-above.com/ is a great site.