provides an interesting insight into the amount of time that people watch TV.
Basically, the article states that if you follow these three steps, you, too, can become very angry at how much of your life and mind are being wasted.
1. Watch any TV show for 15 minutes without turning on the sound.
2. Watch any news program for 15 minutes without turning on the sound.
3. Watch television for one half hour without turning it on.
After reading this article, I am reminded of a good friend of mine, an M.D./Ph.D. student at Duke University, and some of the stories she tells me. I've heard of doctors that take advise even from an intern as a threat, much less advice from a computer.
The doctors that dismiss this type of aid out of hand are suffering from arrogance of the worst sort... they are dismissing a tool that can be used to further their patients health.
A person who has confidence in their own abilities can evaluate a tool and use the results as they see fit. While they need not use the tool as a crutch, they will use it as it is meant; as an aid to diagnosis.
The best part of this article is the fact that an FBI agent was upset at collecting email that wasn't supposed to be collected.
Whether they have backups, whether they collected the information or not, it points out the fact that individuals in the FBI are concerned about privacy issues as much as many of us are.
As I believe that some of the "spyware" are just regular legal programs I really feel for their authors to see how their program is being uninstalled," RadScorpion wrote. "I WANTED ADAWARE TO SEE IT TOO and to revalue their pose to their 'enemies.'
No, I feel really bad. If it weren't for AdAware, I, too, could have received an extra $500 from (Insert online casino of choice).
*$500 dollar offer only valid after betting $50,000 or more and receipt of firstborn child. Other restrictions may apply
>So now I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of even a low-end DoCoMo to the US - and unfortunately I've heard that Atlanta will not be GSM compliant until the beginning of NEXT year, so I got a ways to wait.
Actually, while I was at the Verizon store today (don't even ask. You don't want to know), I found out from one of the technicians that Verizon is currently selling a 1X phone in Atlanta and is expected to have the service available by next month. It's not GSM, but it's a definite improvement over current CDMA. He stated that the initial data speed will be 144Kbps, with faster tiered service available in the future.
Microsoft owns the rights to the Windows OS. If they decide to stop releasing / selling it, they have that right. Granted, I'm aware that it won't happen, but the right is theirs. The only commitment that Microsoft has is in providing contractual support to owners of software that they have released.
I've seen several previous posts that compare this "gambit" to a five year old saying "I'm taking my ball and going home". Ironically, that statement proves my point. If a five year old owns a ball, (s)he can do as (s)he pleases with it. Taking it home may be an unpopular or selfish decision, but it's neither wrong, illegal, or (I submit) immoral.
DVD's only work on the computer. The reason for this is because even if you have a dual ouput video card, you MUST have digital rights management equipment on your TV or other input source to view it on the TV, otherwise, legally made DVD software for the computer won't output the DVD image to your TV.
I'm curious as to what software you are using. I am using the DVD software bundled with my Creative DXR2 bundle, and it allows me to output my DVD video to my TV with no problem. I'm not sure that Creative's software is illegal, despite the fact that any other software I tried did not allow me to output to my TV screen. Perhaps that's just an issue with the other software.
In conclusion, as shown in my previous post, setting this up is fairly simple and inexpensive (in my real world experience). I didn't even have to be bludgeoned:-)
In regards to combining computers and home theatre, I couldn't agree more with the statement that many people are hooking their equipment up in this way.
One of the most compelling reasons to do so is cost. I have been able to purchase a 2x DVD and decoder card combo for my computer for under $40, and a Soundblaster AWE 64 Gold (which has RCA outs instead of mini DIN) for under $20. By running good cabling from the computer out to my living room, I can hook up the DVD to both my stereo and TV, as well as all computer sounds and MP3's, for much less than a standalone solution would cost. In addition, the ability to run cable back and buy mini stereo speakers instead of computer speakers gives me far better computer sound at a much cheaper price.
Instead of TV and radio being listened to over the computer, I find more and more people using the computer to inexpensively and effectively listen to TV / radio / movies.
Does this not remind anyone of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged? In a country where, once again, the few whom have the ability to further the human race (in this case, by eliminating diseases which have previously been "uncureable") are hampered by the many who can neither understand nor control them, at least one person is saying "enough". He will no longer help to bail out those who seek to control others, who fear progress because they cannot comprehend it. And whether you agree with stem cell research or Richard Clark is irrelevant. He has made a decision about his money and its use. Luckily, at least that is still legal in this country.
One piece of information the article doesn't specifically reference is that many IT people, especially those who do consulting, are expected to know "everything" about computers. As a small business consultant, one of the hardest lessons I had to learn was when to say "I don't know, I'll have to find out that information".
On the other hand, I have noticed that doing so gives greater credibility with ones clients both by showing them your willingness to admit imperfection and willingness to research and explain the "real deal" to them.
for several months now. Works great on my cousins DSS. The hardware is a 486 with 16 MB of RAM, and it gives you all of the restricted local channels, too! Plus, the black case adds highlight to his living room:-)
are awesome. I got to see a sneak preview 2 weeks ago, and was amazed at the visuals throughout the entire movie. I also think it was Murphy's funniest movie in a good long while. Three cheers for DreamWorks!
Being a 23 year old soon-to-be electrical engineer (I want to go into widepread MAN and WAN design and implementation), I often ask myself "How much of what I want to do is going to be used/abused" by those who are going to be able to access the information that I want to be accessible anywhere, anytime, by anyone. What are the limits of information restriction, who decides, and most importantly, how can and should it be implemented?
Reading the machines site, it seems they're willing to "borrow" other converters and test them for compatibility, as well as offering a discount on the recorder for the opportunity, which begs the question: Will this only work with the DTC-100?
I've been looking into getting a converter box, as HDTV is now being offered in my area, and while this would be perfect for recording, the above section of the site seems to indicate that I don't necessarily have to get the DTC-100. Are there better / cheaper converters out there that could probably use this?
This could be a good thing, assuming that one of the goals of TurboLinux's distribution is to place Linux on the corporate desktop. Too many IT coordinators are concerned over the lack of support for "desktop Linux" and have neither the resources nor training to customize the OS to their businesses needs. Centralizing on one distribution that focuses on end-to-end support (from the server to the desktop user) is the only way these managers / coordinators could consider moving to Linux, and the combination of these two companies could allow that.
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provides an interesting insight into the amount of time that people watch TV. Basically, the article states that if you follow these three steps, you, too, can become very angry at how much of your life and mind are being wasted.
1. Watch any TV show for 15 minutes without turning on the sound.
2. Watch any news program for 15 minutes without turning on the sound.
3. Watch television for one half hour without turning it on.
After reading this article, I am reminded of a good friend of mine, an M.D./Ph.D. student at Duke University, and some of the stories she tells me. I've heard of doctors that take advise even from an intern as a threat, much less advice from a computer.
The doctors that dismiss this type of aid out of hand are suffering from arrogance of the worst sort... they are dismissing a tool that can be used to further their patients health.
A person who has confidence in their own abilities can evaluate a tool and use the results as they see fit. While they need not use the tool as a crutch, they will use it as it is meant; as an aid to diagnosis.
The best part of this article is the fact that an FBI agent was upset at collecting email that wasn't supposed to be collected.
Whether they have backups, whether they collected the information or not, it points out the fact that individuals in the FBI are concerned about privacy issues as much as many of us are.
As I believe that some of the "spyware" are just regular legal programs I really feel for their authors to see how their program is being uninstalled," RadScorpion wrote. "I WANTED ADAWARE TO SEE IT TOO and to revalue their pose to their 'enemies.'
No, I feel really bad. If it weren't for AdAware, I, too, could have received an extra $500 from (Insert online casino of choice).
*$500 dollar offer only valid after betting $50,000 or more and receipt of firstborn child. Other restrictions may apply
>So now I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of even a low-end DoCoMo to the US - and unfortunately I've heard that Atlanta will not be GSM compliant until the beginning of NEXT year, so I got a ways to wait.
Actually, while I was at the Verizon store today (don't even ask. You don't want to know), I found out from one of the technicians that Verizon is currently selling a 1X phone in Atlanta and is expected to have the service available by next month. It's not GSM, but it's a definite improvement over current CDMA. He stated that the initial data speed will be 144Kbps, with faster tiered service available in the future.
Microsoft owns the rights to the Windows OS. If they decide to stop releasing / selling it, they have that right. Granted, I'm aware that it won't happen, but the right is theirs. The only commitment that Microsoft has is in providing contractual support to owners of software that they have released.
I've seen several previous posts that compare this "gambit" to a five year old saying "I'm taking my ball and going home". Ironically, that statement proves my point. If a five year old owns a ball, (s)he can do as (s)he pleases with it. Taking it home may be an unpopular or selfish decision, but it's neither wrong, illegal, or (I submit) immoral.
It's worth being modded down to -1 to put in my two bits :-)
Balls. Pure Balls.
I'm curious as to what software you are using. I am using the DVD software bundled with my Creative DXR2 bundle, and it allows me to output my DVD video to my TV with no problem. I'm not sure that Creative's software is illegal, despite the fact that any other software I tried did not allow me to output to my TV screen. Perhaps that's just an issue with the other software.
In conclusion, as shown in my previous post, setting this up is fairly simple and inexpensive (in my real world experience). I didn't even have to be bludgeoned :-)
One of the most compelling reasons to do so is cost. I have been able to purchase a 2x DVD and decoder card combo for my computer for under $40, and a Soundblaster AWE 64 Gold (which has RCA outs instead of mini DIN) for under $20. By running good cabling from the computer out to my living room, I can hook up the DVD to both my stereo and TV, as well as all computer sounds and MP3's, for much less than a standalone solution would cost. In addition, the ability to run cable back and buy mini stereo speakers instead of computer speakers gives me far better computer sound at a much cheaper price.
Instead of TV and radio being listened to over the computer, I find more and more people using the computer to inexpensively and effectively listen to TV / radio / movies.
Zelazny's blend of dry humor, sarcasm, and underlying amusement with life in general are, unlike any other author I can think of, absolutely unique.
Jordan's Wheel of Time series, now up to 9 novels, has been, IMHO, more definitive of the modern fantasy genre than even Tolkien.
Also, the rumor is that Book 10 is being submitted in early 2002, and will be published later in the year! Not sure why such the long turnaround time.
Does this not remind anyone of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged? In a country where, once again, the few whom have the ability to further the human race (in this case, by eliminating diseases which have previously been "uncureable") are hampered by the many who can neither understand nor control them, at least one person is saying "enough". He will no longer help to bail out those who seek to control others, who fear progress because they cannot comprehend it. And whether you agree with stem cell research or Richard Clark is irrelevant. He has made a decision about his money and its use. Luckily, at least that is still legal in this country.
One piece of information the article doesn't specifically reference is that many IT people, especially those who do consulting, are expected to know "everything" about computers. As a small business consultant, one of the hardest lessons I had to learn was when to say "I don't know, I'll have to find out that information".
On the other hand, I have noticed that doing so gives greater credibility with ones clients both by showing them your willingness to admit imperfection and willingness to research and explain the "real deal" to them.
for several months now. Works great on my cousins DSS. The hardware is a 486 with 16 MB of RAM, and it gives you all of the restricted local channels, too! Plus, the black case adds highlight to his living room :-)
New technology was recently unveiled that allows one to use their video card as an in-home neutron accelerator.
While I saw on fatbrain that you can preorder it, does anyone know when the book is actually being released?
And enough of the "short" jokes, already!! :-)
are awesome. I got to see a sneak preview 2 weeks ago, and was amazed at the visuals throughout the entire movie. I also think it was Murphy's funniest movie in a good long while. Three cheers for DreamWorks!
Does this hold hope for SSTO development? Single Stage to Orbit is the next step from here....
Being a 23 year old soon-to-be electrical engineer (I want to go into widepread MAN and WAN design and implementation), I often ask myself "How much of what I want to do is going to be used/abused" by those who are going to be able to access the information that I want to be accessible anywhere, anytime, by anyone. What are the limits of information restriction, who decides, and most importantly, how can and should it be implemented?
Reading the machines site, it seems they're willing to "borrow" other converters and test them for compatibility, as well as offering a discount on the recorder for the opportunity, which begs the question: Will this only work with the DTC-100? I've been looking into getting a converter box, as HDTV is now being offered in my area, and while this would be perfect for recording, the above section of the site seems to indicate that I don't necessarily have to get the DTC-100. Are there better / cheaper converters out there that could probably use this?
This could be a good thing, assuming that one of the goals of TurboLinux's distribution is to place Linux on the corporate desktop. Too many IT coordinators are concerned over the lack of support for "desktop Linux" and have neither the resources nor training to customize the OS to their businesses needs. Centralizing on one distribution that focuses on end-to-end support (from the server to the desktop user) is the only way these managers / coordinators could consider moving to Linux, and the combination of these two companies could allow that.