Couldn't the container you push out have little rocket boosters on it that can either push it away, or towards earth? It seems that it could be made cheaply, and I imagine you would only need a small boost.
I notice that when I quiz people on their beliefs on many issues, a large portion of them have views that are in line with the Libertarian Party. It's my belief that many people are Libertarians and don't know it.
Has the Libertarian Party considered spending more money on mainstream advertising to inform people what the party beliefs are? It seems that especially in the geek culture, Libertarian views are very prevalent. Have you thought about a way to target this group?
It would be in the Libertarian Party's best interest to target geeks. Here's why. When we don't like something, we have a great knack to make it seem evil, like say, Microsoft and SCO. This attitude bleeds over to our friends, family, and mainstream media. If we love something, like say, Linux and Google, The opposite effect happens. People seem to trust us when we are for, or against something.
With us geeks, the Libertarian Party has the opportunity to change public perception on how the public views Republicans, Democrats, and Libertarians. We're VERY good at making something seem good or evil.
I read inaccurate news. I read mistakes in references. The only difference here is that it can be malicious.
I'm sure that just like every other reference sourc Wikpedia isn't perfect, but it's pretty damn cool.
At least it doesn't have a political stance like a news source does, by endorsing a point of view, or a candidate. That worries me more than some prankster inserting bad data.
The amount of they-don't-get-it-ness in this world is crazy. This is a perfect way to get Republicans to prove their point.
This happened with Michael Moore's film. Republicans protested and tried to block the film. This gave the film free advertising. In the 1968 DNC there was violent protests. This helped the republicans. This is also expected to happen at the upcoming RNC.
Now, liberals will be branded terrorists if they destroy the site.
I guess the criteria for being an extremist is to be cluless.
Or maybe it's a big conspiracy, and the extremist "opposition" is working for the other side. I don't think people are that smart though.
Why was this modded as funny? He's right. It's a joke. Slashdot, you've been duped. He says that you can pay him, then uninstall the adbar to get rid of the ads.
That's what we humor conscious people call a joke. Just because it's not April 1st, doesn't mean that we can't bee fooled. And, just because the adbar works, doesn't mean it's not a joke.
The voices don't synch with the mouths. People are picked up by cheezy claymation monsters, and then become claymation themselves. The plot is non-existent, and not on purpose.
I've seen a lot of bad movies, and this takes the cake.
"....some of our customers have expressed considerable concern..."
I imagine that the opposite is now happening.
Let me leave you with something to think about.
Public perception is everything. People hate Microsoft and SCO. People love Google. You have essentially turned yourself in to the Microsoft and SCO of the cinema industry in one fell swoop. There's literally only one way to reverse that. I'm sure it's now painfully obvious to you what that is.
I'm a libertarian, am all about freedom, liberty, and keeping people's noses out of my business.
However, something that is orwelian used in one way, can have the opposite effect used another way.
My Dad is in a fairly advanced stage of dementia. He hardly talks, and no longer recognizes family. He is currently in long term care in a locked ward to keep him from wandering off. It would be a great danger to him if he was allowed to go where he wants. Currently, he can only leave if a family member comes and takes him for a walk. I did this today actually.
Something like this would give him greater freedom, and would improve his quality of life. I would love it if my dad could roam freely. If his whereabouts could be monitored, he could gain at least a shred of freedom.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Institute for the Investigation of Irregular Internet Phenomena announced today that many Internet users are becoming infected by a new virus that causes them to believe without question every groundless story, legend, and dire warning that shows up in their inbox or on their browser. The Gullibility Virus, as it is called, apparently makes people believe and forward copies of silly hoaxes relating to cookie recipes, email viruses, taxes on modems, and get-rich-quick schemes.
"These are not just readers of tabloids or people who buy lottery tickets based on fortune cookie numbers," a spokesman said. "Most are otherwise normal people, who would laugh at the same stories if told to them by a stranger on a street corner." However, once these same people become infected with the Gullibility Virus, they believe anything they read on the Internet.
"My immunity to tall tales and bizarre claims is all gone," reported one weeping victim. "I believe every warning message and sick child story my friends forward to me, even though most of the messages are anonymous."
Another victim, now in remission, added, "When I first heard about Good Times, I just accepted it without question. After all, there were dozens of other recipients on the mail header, so I thought the virus must be true." It was a long time, the victim said, before she could stand up at a Hoaxees Anonymous meeting and state, "My name is Jane, and I've been hoaxed." Now, however, she is spreading the word. "Challenge and check whatever you read," she says.
Internet users are urged to examine themselves for symptoms of the virus, which include the following:
the willingness to believe improbable stories without thinking
the urge to forward multiple copies of such stories to others
a lack of desire to take three minutes to check to see if a story is true
T. C. is an example of someone recently infected. He told one reporter, "I read on the Net that the major ingredient in almost all shampoos makes your hair fall out, so I've stopped using shampoo." When told about the Gullibility Virus, T. C. said he would stop reading email, so that he would not become infected.
Anyone with symptoms like these is urged to seek help immediately. Experts recommend that at the first feelings of gullibility, Internet users rush to their favorite search engine and look up the item tempting them to thoughtless credence. Most hoaxes, legends, and tall tales have been widely discussed and exposed by the Internet community.
Slashdot would not have existed in its current form without the backslash. There may have been the web, but no/. would exist. Perhaps dashdot, or dotdot, but no slashdot.
Slashdot Mirror
I agree. If he was killed by a crash of SpaceShip One, that would be ironic. This is just coincidental.
Couldn't the container you push out have little rocket boosters on it that can either push it away, or towards earth? It seems that it could be made cheaply, and I imagine you would only need a small boost.
You got me.
....in hell because it was way too cold. Does anyone have an explanation for this drastic drop in temperature?
Could't think of anything for "R" eh? ;-)
"Right now I am with IBM, and in my spare time I work on Yoper."
Watch out. IBM might own your thoughts. Make sure you don't think about Yoper at work.
Yoper's website works fine for me. Or are you refering to linuxforums.org?
Michael,
I notice that when I quiz people on their beliefs on many issues, a large portion of them have views that are in line with the Libertarian Party. It's my belief that many people are Libertarians and don't know it.
Has the Libertarian Party considered spending more money on mainstream advertising to inform people what the party beliefs are? It seems that especially in the geek culture, Libertarian views are very prevalent. Have you thought about a way to target this group?
It would be in the Libertarian Party's best interest to target geeks. Here's why. When we don't like something, we have a great knack to make it seem evil, like say, Microsoft and SCO. This attitude bleeds over to our friends, family, and mainstream media. If we love something, like say, Linux and Google, The opposite effect happens. People seem to trust us when we are for, or against something.
With us geeks, the Libertarian Party has the opportunity to change public perception on how the public views Republicans, Democrats, and Libertarians. We're VERY good at making something seem good or evil.
Any thoughts on this?
..than any other news or reference source?
I read inaccurate news. I read mistakes in references. The only difference here is that it can be malicious.
I'm sure that just like every other reference sourc Wikpedia isn't perfect, but it's pretty damn cool.
At least it doesn't have a political stance like a news source does, by endorsing a point of view, or a candidate. That worries me more than some prankster inserting bad data.
Quick! Everyone send spams promoting microsoft products!
The amount of they-don't-get-it-ness in this world is crazy. This is a perfect way to get Republicans to prove their point.
This happened with Michael Moore's film. Republicans protested and tried to block the film. This gave the film free advertising. In the 1968 DNC there was violent protests. This helped the republicans. This is also expected to happen at the upcoming RNC.
Now, liberals will be branded terrorists if they destroy the site.
I guess the criteria for being an extremist is to be cluless.
Or maybe it's a big conspiracy, and the extremist "opposition" is working for the other side. I don't think people are that smart though.
Puerto Rico does have a Representative in Congres.
http://www.house.gov/acevedo-vila/
I'm all for the tin foil hat icon.
Why was this modded as funny? He's right. It's a joke. Slashdot, you've been duped. He says that you can pay him, then uninstall the adbar to get rid of the ads.
That's what we humor conscious people call a joke. Just because it's not April 1st, doesn't mean that we can't bee fooled. And, just because the adbar works, doesn't mean it's not a joke.
Tisk, tisk, tisk.
Winterbeast
h tm
You all need to see this.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103270/usercomments
http://www.b-independent.com/reviews/winterbeast.
The voices don't synch with the mouths. People are picked up by cheezy claymation monsters, and then become claymation themselves. The plot is non-existent, and not on purpose.
I've seen a lot of bad movies, and this takes the cake.
Another try.
The other link didn't work. Blank.
This does....
http://www.google.com/search?q=mp3+players
Now now. Play nice. No need for the insults. I'm just trying to inform you.
1 &q =mp3+players
It depends on what you search for. Sometimes the sponsored links are ONLY on the right. Sometimes they are in both places.
Like this...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-
There are sponsored links on the top. Two of them.
You should check the facts before you post. Sponsored links are on the top, as well as on the right.
Google favors it's own wallet too. When you do a google search, the sponsored links are on the top of the search results.
Whatever. Next story.
"....some of our customers have expressed considerable concern..."
I imagine that the opposite is now happening.
Let me leave you with something to think about.
Public perception is everything. People hate Microsoft and SCO. People love Google. You have essentially turned yourself in to the Microsoft and SCO of the cinema industry in one fell swoop. There's literally only one way to reverse that. I'm sure it's now painfully obvious to you what that is.
Make yourself Google.
However, something that is orwelian used in one way, can have the opposite effect used another way.
My Dad is in a fairly advanced stage of dementia. He hardly talks, and no longer recognizes family. He is currently in long term care in a locked ward to keep him from wandering off. It would be a great danger to him if he was allowed to go where he wants. Currently, he can only leave if a family member comes and takes him for a walk. I did this today actually.
Something like this would give him greater freedom, and would improve his quality of life. I would love it if my dad could roam freely. If his whereabouts could be monitored, he could gain at least a shred of freedom.
You just committed one of my pet peeves. The incorrect use of the word "ironic" happens way too much.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Institute for the Investigation of Irregular Internet Phenomena announced today that many Internet users are becoming infected by a new virus that causes them to believe without question every groundless story, legend, and dire warning that shows up in their inbox or on their browser. The Gullibility Virus, as it is called, apparently makes people believe and forward copies of silly hoaxes relating to cookie recipes, email viruses, taxes on modems, and get-rich-quick schemes.
"These are not just readers of tabloids or people who buy lottery tickets based on fortune cookie numbers," a spokesman said. "Most are otherwise normal people, who would laugh at the same stories if told to them by a stranger on a street corner." However, once these same people become infected with the Gullibility Virus, they believe anything they read on the Internet.
"My immunity to tall tales and bizarre claims is all gone," reported one weeping victim. "I believe every warning message and sick child story my friends forward to me, even though most of the messages are anonymous."
Another victim, now in remission, added, "When I first heard about Good Times, I just accepted it without question. After all, there were dozens of other recipients on the mail header, so I thought the virus must be true." It was a long time, the victim said, before she could stand up at a Hoaxees Anonymous meeting and state, "My name is Jane, and I've been hoaxed." Now, however, she is spreading the word. "Challenge and check whatever you read," she says.
Internet users are urged to examine themselves for symptoms of the virus, which include the following:
the willingness to believe improbable stories without thinking the urge to forward multiple copies of such stories to others a lack of desire to take three minutes to check to see if a story is true T. C. is an example of someone recently infected. He told one reporter, "I read on the Net that the major ingredient in almost all shampoos makes your hair fall out, so I've stopped using shampoo." When told about the Gullibility Virus, T. C. said he would stop reading email, so that he would not become infected. Anyone with symptoms like these is urged to seek help immediately. Experts recommend that at the first feelings of gullibility, Internet users rush to their favorite search engine and look up the item tempting them to thoughtless credence. Most hoaxes, legends, and tall tales have been widely discussed and exposed by the Internet community.
Geesh!! And I am still running Windows 96!
Slashdot would not have existed in its current form without the backslash. There may have been the web, but no /. would exist. Perhaps dashdot, or dotdot, but no slashdot.