Also run-aways can easily be scanned to verify their last place of residence and contact their owners for pick-up (assuming they are equiped with the RFID).
My dog also has one. It is also used by the various "Clubs" (A.K.C. for instance), to track dogs and verify their identity (for dog shows, breeding reasons, etc.). Similar to why they used to tattoo dogs. Given the choice I think the RFID tag (in thier case its supposed to be about the size of a rice grain) is the more humane choice (although it was done before I got her).
As a side note, they originally used to put the tag in the ear, but found that dog theifs (yeah.. go fig), would clip the ears. Thats when they opted for between the shoulder blades (I believe thats the location).
I think of 1L of Seltzer (Soda Water) as a single serving if its for a meal. Its only about 4 glasses of water, which can be nice at the end of a day after coming home from work and a good workout.
A 1L of scotch WOULD be a bit much for a single serving... although if its a good single malt I might be inclined to think of it as a single serving for me... jsut spread out over a couple of months while I enjoy it:)
There is at least a bit of a fundimental difference.
Joe Six-Pack in the U.S. doesn't usually need to use the metric system in his life, so he has no incentive to change over to it. He DOES however use the internet regularly, and his company may do deal with some overseas companies. If Linux is adopted overseas, all it means it that interoperability will probably have to be maintained between Linux and Windows. Once that happens though, managers in the US may start to see the cost savings, and switch.
On the other hand, as long as the interoperability is maintained, there is no incentive to switch.
For instance, if the U.S. was REALLY serious about moving to the metric system, they should offer incentives to Juice/Bottle makers too only put out things in metric containers (instead of a Half gallon of milk/Juice, go get a 2 liter contianer). They should also mandate that all gas pumps should be switched to the Liter instead of the Gallon. Those two things alone would bring the Metric system into the average persons, life in such a dramatic way that it might foster adoption (one they get past the resentment that things have changed:) ).
Requirements may be bad, especially in making sure that you can keep the Design flexable, but I think they are very much needed.
The Requirements don't have to specify memory and space, but they SHOULD specify functionality. Don't forget the requirements produced by a programmer would (and should) be different from those produced by a manager.
When you are working to provide a customer (boss/division/consumer) with a product (program/library/etc.) you need a benchmark of how to know if you succeeded. Even if its just to make sure they don't come back to bite you in the butt, by claiming that they needed required something totally different.
If you are trying to design a complex piece of code, a specification is a must. It can evolve (and it probably WILL and SHOULD), but it needs to be there.
A good specification can also be the foundation for the program/projects Documentation. Everything that is listed in the Specification, should be in the Documentation also (and usually quite a bit more also). This makes your job easier in the long run, both in terms of handing off a project to other individuals to use/support/maintain, and in terms of your own ability to use/support/maintain it.
Lack of a Specification only works if there is a small cohesive program group, without a high rate of turnover, who will also support the product. Even then, this will only work untill a project gets big enough.
I also dispute that Open Source projects have no Requirements given. The "Project Leader" usually has some specific goals in mind, and other contibutions that either coexist or enhance that goal that other people contribute are usually included. True, the Requirements are not formally laid out (usually), but there is usually only a very small group of people working on any one piece, and there usually are no deadlines. Things are allowed to percolate and progress as they will (take a look at how many Open Source projects stall out also).
This type of thinking might work in OS and Reseach, but aint gonna cut it in Buisness.
Okay, now look at all the other relationships that character has, and the comment from the female Cylon that "Love is God". Now add in the revelation from the end of the mini about what they are (even if they don't know it themselves). All in all I'd say they are setting up one VERY interesting plot thread.
Ultimately this is going to help force the question of "What is Alive?" "WHat is Human?" and blur the lines between Human and Cylon which is seems to be one of the things the show is trying to do:)
All they said was that "There are 12 models of cylons" NOT "human imitation cylons". Not sure if that was ment to be implied or not (heck they could probably go either way). If the first is true, then we've seen 4 models of human imitation, the cylon ships (should count as one), and the "Upgraded" cylon bodies from the opening (I CAN'T believe we didn't get to see them more).
This makes 5 confirmed body types. If you include the 'original' cylon models (which we see briefly in schematic form, and which are confirmed to "Still exist") then that could make 6 body types. If the Cylon Base-Stars are in fact also Cylons (similar to how the fighters seem to be), then that may make up to 7 cylon body types we've seen/know about.
Yeah.. they definately gotta get a SteadyCam mounting on those preasure suits! =]
It WAS nice to see the fighter scenes being done "right", but it should be noted that Babylon 5 had the same sort of realistic fighter moves a while ago (rotate the ship while coasting and shoot at the enemy trailing you). Not to diminish in any way the fighter scenes here:)
"and corporate operational traffic to be unavailable during the morning hours including e-mail, the company intranet, and customer support operations"
Thats just a way of saying "We just thought of a great new excuse anout why we can't comply with the IBMs request for evidence... errr... the nasty hackers messed with our network and we don't have the evidence anymore... but we used to!!! really!!! So... can IBM give it back to us now?
(I only wish I were joking and didn't expect something along these lines from SCO-PR "real soon now")
I believe that Amazon threatened to Sue Barnes and Noble over it during the first Holiday Season after aquiring the patent.
This forced BN to change their website from a 1-click buying method to a 2-click buying method (ie. they artificially introduced a second click), rather than risk facing a lawsuit.
Considering she already gave me her login/password and often asks me to look things up for her on her account, I doubt "she is hiding something" is the issue.:)
I wouldn't be surprised if he's paying for hotmail also, considering how much they (hotmail) keeps pestering my wife to "pay" for a bigger mailbox (don't get me started, I've offered her a free POP3 with web access, but she keeps saying no).
I agree 100% with your comment, but I can't help but wonder if Linux might actually be a path for freedom from x86. If enough people migrate to it as a platform, then it would potentially open up the ability for Software to be ported to other ISA's to have an increase in market share, assuming that "linux" is supported, and that it software is available for multiple platforms (either as a user "recompilation" or with vendor support).
This certainly isn't a scenario I would picture with MS behind the wheel, and in some ways it would parallel what we've started to see with Unix vendors and shops migrating to Linux (which in turn is supporting multiple ISAs).
I'm not saying this is a panacea, just a possibility:)
Okay, This just occured to me but, they haven't tested the engines yet, and the X-Prise is supposed to place them into sub-orbital. How close are they going to be to have to deal with re-entry? (ie. could one of the teams accidentally "over-achieve"?)
While I doubt this will happen, I'm just wondering what sort of margin for error exists.
Even if TSG drops its claims against IBM, that doesn't automatically force IBM to drop its Counter-Claims. The Counter-Claims are an independent lawsuit that only IBM can drop (unless dismissed by a Judge which isn't likely to happen given how much grief IBM has already recieved over this).
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If he took the Red pill AND the Blue pill it would be the equivalent of having taken the Purple pill.
The obvious effect would have been to alleviate symptoms of Acid Reflux for up to 24 hours, while helping to repair any damage to his esophagus.
Also run-aways can easily be scanned to verify their last place of residence and contact their owners for pick-up (assuming they are equiped with the RFID).
.. go fig), would clip the ears. Thats when they opted for between the shoulder blades (I believe thats the location).
My dog also has one. It is also used by the various "Clubs" (A.K.C. for instance), to track dogs and verify their identity (for dog shows, breeding reasons, etc.). Similar to why they used to tattoo dogs. Given the choice I think the RFID tag (in thier case its supposed to be about the size of a rice grain) is the more humane choice (although it was done before I got her).
As a side note, they originally used to put the tag in the ear, but found that dog theifs (yeah
True, doesn't look like a laptop replacement.
... the X505 looks beautiful!
Now
Depends on what the 1L is.
... although if its a good single malt I might be inclined to think of it as a single serving for me ... jsut spread out over a couple of months while I enjoy it :)
I think of 1L of Seltzer (Soda Water) as a single serving if its for a meal. Its only about 4 glasses of water, which can be nice at the end of a day after coming home from work and a good workout.
A 1L of scotch WOULD be a bit much for a single serving
All that means is that we would/will need to adopt their standards, not necessarily their OS.
:)
Open protocols and standards would suffice for this, although it would be a big club for getting MS to "play nice" with open protocols and standards
There is at least a bit of a fundimental difference.
:) ).
Joe Six-Pack in the U.S. doesn't usually need to use the metric system in his life, so he has no incentive to change over to it. He DOES however use the internet regularly, and his company may do deal with some overseas companies. If Linux is adopted overseas, all it means it that interoperability will probably have to be maintained between Linux and Windows. Once that happens though, managers in the US may start to see the cost savings, and switch.
On the other hand, as long as the interoperability is maintained, there is no incentive to switch.
For instance, if the U.S. was REALLY serious about moving to the metric system, they should offer incentives to Juice/Bottle makers too only put out things in metric containers (instead of a Half gallon of milk/Juice, go get a 2 liter contianer). They should also mandate that all gas pumps should be switched to the Liter instead of the Gallon. Those two things alone would bring the Metric system into the average persons, life in such a dramatic way that it might foster adoption (one they get past the resentment that things have changed
Well ... Haven't all those products contained expolitable bugs in them? Therefor all 5.5 products must be flawed, so the Pentium 5 would be flawed.
... ... ... guess I'll write my own software from now on. That way I'm SURE its bug free.
What?
ALL products contain bugs?
Oh well
=P
(removing tongue from cheek)
Not familiar with OCaml, but what JVM?
What Compiler was the C code compiled with (with what optimization options)?
Did you try other compilers/JVMs?
Was the JVM already resident in memory on your system?
Not questioning, just curious.
Requirements may be bad, especially in making sure that you can keep the Design flexable, but I think they are very much needed.
The Requirements don't have to specify memory and space, but they SHOULD specify functionality. Don't forget the requirements produced by a programmer would (and should) be different from those produced by a manager.
When you are working to provide a customer (boss/division/consumer) with a product (program/library/etc.) you need a benchmark of how to know if you succeeded. Even if its just to make sure they don't come back to bite you in the butt, by claiming that they needed required something totally different.
If you are trying to design a complex piece of code, a specification is a must. It can evolve (and it probably WILL and SHOULD), but it needs to be there.
A good specification can also be the foundation for the program/projects Documentation. Everything that is listed in the Specification, should be in the Documentation also (and usually quite a bit more also). This makes your job easier in the long run, both in terms of handing off a project to other individuals to use/support/maintain, and in terms of your own ability to use/support/maintain it.
Lack of a Specification only works if there is a small cohesive program group, without a high rate of turnover, who will also support the product. Even then, this will only work untill a project gets big enough.
I also dispute that Open Source projects have no Requirements given. The "Project Leader" usually has some specific goals in mind, and other contibutions that either coexist or enhance that goal that other people contribute are usually included. True, the Requirements are not formally laid out (usually), but there is usually only a very small group of people working on any one piece, and there usually are no deadlines. Things are allowed to percolate and progress as they will (take a look at how many Open Source projects stall out also).
This type of thinking might work in OS and Reseach, but aint gonna cut it in Buisness.
Hmmm funny the first thing I thought of was Bubble Gum Crisis.
Remember what the out of control robots were called?
I'll check it out, but P.K.D. was just way too prescient for his time.
Why?
:)
Probably because, look who 'adopted him'.
Okay, now look at all the other relationships that character has, and the comment from the female Cylon that "Love is God". Now add in the revelation from the end of the mini about what they are (even if they don't know it themselves). All in all I'd say they are setting up one VERY interesting plot thread.
Ultimately this is going to help force the question of "What is Alive?" "WHat is Human?" and blur the lines between Human and Cylon which is seems to be one of the things the show is trying to do
All they said was that "There are 12 models of cylons" NOT "human imitation cylons". Not sure if that was ment to be implied or not (heck they could probably go either way). If the first is true, then we've seen 4 models of human imitation, the cylon ships (should count as one), and the "Upgraded" cylon bodies from the opening (I CAN'T believe we didn't get to see them more).
:)
This makes 5 confirmed body types. If you include the 'original' cylon models (which we see briefly in schematic form, and which are confirmed to "Still exist") then that could make 6 body types. If the Cylon Base-Stars are in fact also Cylons (similar to how the fighters seem to be), then that may make up to 7 cylon body types we've seen/know about.
Just guessing of course
Yeah .. they definately gotta get a SteadyCam mounting on those preasure suits! =]
:)
It WAS nice to see the fighter scenes being done "right", but it should be noted that Babylon 5 had the same sort of realistic fighter moves a while ago (rotate the ship while coasting and shoot at the enemy trailing you). Not to diminish in any way the fighter scenes here
Thats just a way of saying "We just thought of a great new excuse anout why we can't comply with the IBMs request for evidence
(I only wish I were joking and didn't expect something along these lines from SCO-PR "real soon now")
Heck, for the same $200 duct-tape 10 of them together for a 20 megapixel camera. Its GOTTA be cheaper than what Kodak wants for one :)
I believe that Amazon threatened to Sue Barnes and Noble over it during the first Holiday Season after aquiring the patent.
This forced BN to change their website from a 1-click buying method to a 2-click buying method (ie. they artificially introduced a second click), rather than risk facing a lawsuit.
Hmmm I hope he doesn't get all steamed about this.
Perhaps we should chill it for now.
Considering she already gave me her login/password and often asks me to look things up for her on her account, I doubt "she is hiding something" is the issue. :)
:)
The crashing is a distinct possibility though
I wouldn't be surprised if he's paying for hotmail also, considering how much they (hotmail) keeps pestering my wife to "pay" for a bigger mailbox (don't get me started, I've offered her a free POP3 with web access, but she keeps saying no).
Oh, brilliant. They probably want to leave us in the dark.
I agree 100% with your comment, but I can't help but wonder if Linux might actually be a path for freedom from x86. If enough people migrate to it as a platform, then it would potentially open up the ability for Software to be ported to other ISA's to have an increase in market share, assuming that "linux" is supported, and that it software is available for multiple platforms (either as a user "recompilation" or with vendor support).
:)
This certainly isn't a scenario I would picture with MS behind the wheel, and in some ways it would parallel what we've started to see with Unix vendors and shops migrating to Linux (which in turn is supporting multiple ISAs).
I'm not saying this is a panacea, just a possibility
Thanks. Should be interesting.
5 2-DFRC.html.
BTW, your link was out of date. The closest I could find was this: http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Newsroom/FactSheets/FS-0
Okay, This just occured to me but, they haven't tested the engines yet, and the X-Prise is supposed to place them into sub-orbital. How close are they going to be to have to deal with re-entry? (ie. could one of the teams accidentally "over-achieve"?)
While I doubt this will happen, I'm just wondering what sort of margin for error exists.
... it seems most of the people involved in Novell management from that period have all migrated to SCO !! :)
Even if TSG drops its claims against IBM, that doesn't automatically force IBM to drop its Counter-Claims. The Counter-Claims are an independent lawsuit that only IBM can drop (unless dismissed by a Judge which isn't likely to happen given how much grief IBM has already recieved over this).
This WILL get to court one way or another.