Yes, I know they updated the ad with an iPod, but....
Have the Blonde being chased by RIAA police while the drones watch the latest RIAA anti-piracy ad on the big screen. Have Blonde throw the sledgehammer into the screen, etc etc.
I've had to send at least four Panasonic Toughbooks out of a fleet of 30+ back for repair over the past year or so, due to hardware issues and repair. Each time, it's been a painless call to the Service Repair Center to get an RMA, ship it to them, and then get it back within 2-3 days. I've *never* had such ease with other brands I've had to deal with *koff*Dell*koff*Gateway*koff.
General rule is that extended warranties and no-hassle repairs are the best way to go. When the warranty is up, look to upgrade and/or replace.
No, they aren't seizing the property. They are mereley requesting for it to be handed over, otherwise they will pursue legal action. It's like if you stole my bike, i goto your house prove to you it's my bike and you stole it. I then can ask you to give it back, and if you decline, then I call authorities who will force you to do so.
Unlike the equally "loved" SPA, who accuse you of stealing the bike unless you produce a receipt. But even then, the SPA gets a warrant and has marshalls to come in and raid. Hate them if you do, but they go through all the legal formalities first.
The RIAA don't bother. This tactic is no more than using a "shakedown" method against people less inclined to seek legal remedies because of their illegal activities.
Add in Podkayne of Mars, a YA novel with a young girl feminist(!) Mars native. The ending is somewhat controversial, and a contest for an alternative ending was held.
I could even see a Moore revision of "Galactica 1980".
God I hope not, That was horrible
No question. "Galactica 1980"was Hands Down Horrible. Putrid. Couldn't agree more.
Again, I say (down the road), what if Ron Moore took his "strip it down from kiddiefest, expand upon it with character development and depth, and build upon it for a more mature audience" and apply it to the Spawn from Hell that was G:80?
In any case, he can only improve upon it. But I think that he would make it work.
But not right now. First, continue what was started in the miniseries.
Mod me down, take away my karma, call me redundant, but I'm *that* confident that Moore and crew know what they are doing with the new Galactica.
Think back to 1989, about the hue and cry of Tim Burton's "Batman" with Michael "Mr. Mom" Keaton. Think especially of the reaction from the fans that saw Batman with only the Adam West version.
Sound familiar?
I liked it. I liked it a lot. I plan on rewatching the miniseries, because I believe Moore and crew left a few hints and tidbits (not unlike Season One of Babylon 5") that would be extrapolated in the future.
Let's see how much of the original story they will gleam. Cane and the Pegasus. Terra. Even the "Count Iblis" plotline.
If they play their cards right, and they use "Roswell", "Buffy", and "Smallville" as templates, I could even see a Moore revision of "Galactica 1980".
Not necessarily. What if I lived upstate and I took a rare trip into town to:
do some daytime shopping. Hey cool, new video camera. Just what I want. Thanks. I'll have it.
go see the latest film with my friend while I'm here (carrying new video camera still in box, with receipt in plastic bag). ... and if you tried that at a Hoyt's after 9/11, you wouldn't have been able to get in to see the movie:
"To ensure your safety and that of our employees, effective immediately, no backpacks, shopping bags, oversized purses or other packages will be allowed into the theatre."
This came from the Australian high office, and every Hoyts had a manager parroting the message, witha nice large security officer to back him up, often an off-duty local policeman.
Yes, many Hoyts are located in shopping malls. Yes, the local Hoyts suffered even more when the new stadium theatre opened.
I tried to get the official link to Hoyts on the policy, but I can't find it. did they recind it?
I've got it! (I've got it!) I've got it! I got your IP on the whois thing I've got it! (I've got it!) I've got it! For a good view, for a good view, ping....
Jennicam the concept, maybe, not the person. Though there's got to be the plot for a horror story in there - someone decides to stop their popular webcam, only to find that the webcam keeps transmitting, showing someone her walking around her flat doing her usual things. Except that said person is there when Jenni herself isn't.
* sharpens pencil, starts writing*
She's.... she's a ghost!
Or a Rogue Program in the Matrix.
Or.... a window to an alternate reality.
Or, it now points to ZuniFetishDollCam.Org
Maybe, the JenniCam was found wearing an orange parka and....
If you were nailed by the RIAA, and forced to choose between a multi-million dollar settlement and betraying your friends/coworkers, which would you choose? Before getting too heroic, remember that life after bankruptcy might not be fun. Do you know how your friends/coworkers would answer the question?
Oh cool. McCarthyism for the 21st Century.
Choose wisely. When the pendulum swings back, you may be labelled "Rat".
I would consider forcing somebody to fund an advertisement saying, well, anything to be a violation of thier free speech. Free speech includes the choice to not speak. For instance, the fifth amendment.
I think something like this would be worked out in a deal by the DA to avoid a trial, considerable legal costs, and jail.
Sort of like the RIAA's "You downloaded illegal MP3s -- Give us $3000 and Sign This Form".
These people were simply "charged", and not convicted of the crime. If you charge me, print my name in the paper, and I am found "Not Guilty"--I'm going to sue you for defamation of character and slander.
Loophole: you would be found "not guilty", but not "innocent". Still enough bile for the public to chew on to have you 'punished'.
We have a neighbor who is a vet, and when she comes over, she gives the kitties a free fifteen-second checkover while scritching their heads. There have been times when the older kitty has not looked well, and, after much deliberation, we've asked her for a second opinion.
When Blaster came out, it hit their computer, and I offered to get rid of it, as well as patch up their machine to the latest Service Pack, et al. It was our way of thanks for some much-welcomed advice about the cats. To their credit, they haven't asked for any further help, but it's available, but it needed, I will avail myself again.
There are some professions where you are the "walking free advice", and you get to respect that when you meet a professional 'cousin'. It's also a hallmark of good friends to ask for that help sparingly.
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Yes, I know they updated the ad with an iPod, but....
Have the Blonde being chased by RIAA police while the drones watch the latest RIAA anti-piracy ad on the big screen. Have Blonde throw the sledgehammer into the screen, etc etc.
On another note, NASA has gotten some sort of signal from Spirit, but it's still not *fully functional*.
Paging Tasha Yar......
James Brolin, Sam Waterston, OJ, and Spirit run across the desert for their lives....
These are not the IP Addresses you are looking for. Move along.
I've had to send at least four Panasonic Toughbooks out of a fleet of 30+ back for repair over the past year or so, due to hardware issues and repair. Each time, it's been a painless call to the Service Repair Center to get an RMA, ship it to them, and then get it back within 2-3 days. I've *never* had such ease with other brands I've had to deal with *koff*Dell*koff*Gateway*koff.
General rule is that extended warranties and no-hassle repairs are the best way to go. When the warranty is up, look to upgrade and/or replace.
No, they aren't seizing the property. They are mereley requesting for it to be handed over, otherwise they will pursue legal action. It's like if you stole my bike, i goto your house prove to you it's my bike and you stole it. I then can ask you to give it back, and if you decline, then I call authorities who will force you to do so.
Unlike the equally "loved" SPA, who accuse you of stealing the bike unless you produce a receipt. But even then, the SPA gets a warrant and has marshalls to come in and raid. Hate them if you do, but they go through all the legal formalities first.
The RIAA don't bother. This tactic is no more than using a "shakedown" method against people less inclined to seek legal remedies because of their illegal activities.
The prospect for abuse is enormous.
If I use the DaVinci Code correctly, this is the final event predicted by the Bible before Armageddon.
Which is translated as the elusive Red Sox-Cubs World Series.
Add in Podkayne of Mars, a YA novel with a young girl feminist(!) Mars native. The ending is somewhat controversial, and a contest for an alternative ending was held.
What does this mean for Windex?
They can market the OS under that name in Greece -- "Can handle any program!"
Its new name will be "Raymond Luxury-Yachtnix", but it will be pronounced "WinThroat-Warbler Mangrove".
I could even see a Moore revision of "Galactica 1980".
God I hope not, That was horrible
No question. "Galactica 1980"was Hands Down Horrible. Putrid. Couldn't agree more.
Again, I say (down the road), what if Ron Moore took his "strip it down from kiddiefest, expand upon it with character development and depth, and build upon it for a more mature audience" and apply it to the Spawn from Hell that was G:80?
In any case, he can only improve upon it. But I think that he would make it work.
But not right now. First, continue what was started in the miniseries.
Mod me down, take away my karma, call me redundant, but I'm *that* confident that Moore and crew know what they are doing with the new Galactica.
Think back to 1989, about the hue and cry of Tim Burton's "Batman" with Michael "Mr. Mom" Keaton. Think especially of the reaction from the fans that saw Batman with only the Adam West version.
Sound familiar?
I liked it. I liked it a lot. I plan on rewatching the miniseries, because I believe Moore and crew left a few hints and tidbits (not unlike Season One of Babylon 5") that would be extrapolated in the future.
Let's see how much of the original story they will gleam. Cane and the Pegasus. Terra. Even the "Count Iblis" plotline.
If they play their cards right, and they use "Roswell", "Buffy", and "Smallville" as templates, I could even see a Moore revision of "Galactica 1980".
Very good, peoples. Keep going.
So the computers are patching themselves now, are they?
When exactly was it that the Cylons are supposed to attack?
Never mind that, someone find out if John Connor is still with that carny group.
do some daytime shopping. Hey cool, new video camera. Just what I want. Thanks. I'll have it.
go see the latest film with my friend while I'm here (carrying new video camera still in box, with receipt in plastic bag). ... and if you tried that at a Hoyt's after 9/11, you wouldn't have been able to get in to see the movie:
"To ensure your safety and that of our employees, effective immediately, no backpacks, shopping bags, oversized purses or other packages will be allowed into the theatre."
This came from the Australian high office, and every Hoyts had a manager parroting the message, witha nice large security officer to back him up, often an off-duty local policeman.
Yes, many Hoyts are located in shopping malls. Yes, the local Hoyts suffered even more when the new stadium theatre opened.
I tried to get the official link to Hoyts on the policy, but I can't find it. did they recind it?
I've got it! (I've got it!) I've got it!
I got your IP on the whois thing
I've got it! (I've got it!) I've got it!
For a good view, for a good view, ping....
Jennicam the concept, maybe, not the person. Though there's got to be the plot for a horror story in there - someone decides to stop their popular webcam, only to find that the webcam keeps transmitting, showing someone her walking around her flat doing her usual things. Except that said person is there when Jenni herself isn't.
* sharpens pencil, starts writing*
She's.... she's a ghost!
Or a Rogue Program in the Matrix.
Or.... a window to an alternate reality.
Or, it now points to ZuniFetishDollCam.Org
Maybe, the JenniCam was found wearing an orange parka and....
* breaks pencil, gets more coffee *
"If only I have a computer, I could do *insert typical grinding menial activity*!"
or
"I can do *whatever* faster/easier with a computer!"
or
"A computer will make me smarter!"
I'm a geek
You misspelled "redneck."
Try "High Tech Redneck" - Country Meets Star Trek.
If you were nailed by the RIAA, and forced to choose between a multi-million dollar settlement and betraying your friends/coworkers, which would you choose? Before getting too heroic, remember that life after bankruptcy might not be fun. Do you know how your friends/coworkers would answer the question?
Oh cool. McCarthyism for the 21st Century.
Choose wisely. When the pendulum swings back, you may be labelled "Rat".
Well I charge you of molesting and raping very young children and savagely murdering them, as well as listening to Britney Spears music.
I'll have you know that I've never listened to Britney, and I have several highly-paid expert witnesses prepared to testify on my behalf.
I would consider forcing somebody to fund an advertisement saying, well, anything to be a violation of thier free speech. Free speech includes the choice to not speak. For instance, the fifth amendment.
I think something like this would be worked out in a deal by the DA to avoid a trial, considerable legal costs, and jail.
Sort of like the RIAA's "You downloaded illegal MP3s -- Give us $3000 and Sign This Form".
These people were simply "charged", and not convicted of the crime. If you charge me, print my name in the paper, and I am found "Not Guilty"--I'm going to sue you for defamation of character and slander.
Loophole: you would be found "not guilty", but not "innocent". Still enough bile for the public to chew on to have you 'punished'.
We have a neighbor who is a vet, and when she comes over, she gives the kitties a free fifteen-second checkover while scritching their heads. There have been times when the older kitty has not looked well, and, after much deliberation, we've asked her for a second opinion.
When Blaster came out, it hit their computer, and I offered to get rid of it, as well as patch up their machine to the latest Service Pack, et al. It was our way of thanks for some much-welcomed advice about the cats. To their credit, they haven't asked for any further help, but it's available, but it needed, I will avail myself again.
There are some professions where you are the "walking free advice", and you get to respect that when you meet a professional 'cousin'. It's also a hallmark of good friends to ask for that help sparingly.
I suggest this be named the 'Elizabeth' gene.
"And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
... and they don't take American Express...