I have a lot of old video game magazines, they're nice for playing 'classic games' because a lot of classics are impossible without the manual, and hard without a magazine (the magazine obviously negates the need for a manual usually).
It sounds like you're more interested in information that is in the manual, in contrast to magazine text itself. Since that's the case, I recommend looking into GameFAQs at http://www.gamefaqs.com/ . It's possible instructions for many of the classic games you speak of are already contributed for. If not, then I would suggest you provide your info there.
At first when I saw your idea, I thought it was great. Unfortunately, if this type of arrangement was set up any way similar to that of the Indian reservation casinos, there will be big problems. For example in my home state of California the more powerful tribes have lobbied hard to prohibit other smaller tribes from creating casinos.
Before anyone replies to me, I in no way am saying we shouldn't look to the reservations for solar plant space, but at least take it into consideration. In fact, I think this is great as a way from diversifying from casinos and dumping grounds.
American citizens are already revolting. They don't need guns for that.;)
When the political party preference for a presidential choice changed in the election of 1800, there was fear of violent rebellion. This expectation was shared both inside and outside of the US. What's interesting is that you say we are already revolting. This is true in that same sense as it is widely expected the Democrats will win this one.
Except that PE today consists largely of simple exercises and the most non-competitive games you can find, because it'd be a real tragedy to tell a child that they might not be good at something.
No.
The same could be said of a kid who doesn't do well in a math game. "You're just no good with math", etc.
Seriously, I didn't have it and I don't see why kids need them now to learn.
From hindsight, I grew up in a lower middle class neighborhood in the 1980s. My parents threw in all they earned for me to attend a Catholic school**, and they didn't offer much in the way of computers. When I went on to Catholic high school in the early 90s, I didn't get much in the way with computers until I took AP Computer Science which was taught using already old 286 boxes. I went on to earn my BSCS and have been developing and designing software for about the past 7 years.
More anecdotal evidence. Many people I know who have come to work (not just in software) in the US from countries such as China, India, and Russia when told me their first exposure to computers was around 16-18, right when they are beginning to enter their upper learning institutions.
It's about breaking down barriers and proving that games can be more useful than just leisure and entertainment. Collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving are just a few things that come from games without the edutainment factor predesigned into them. Fortunately, Physical Education class is cheaper and meets all of these objectives and has other wonderful benefits! It's not fair to choose one over the other, yet many seem to value computer education over physical education in schools, especially with budget cuts. TFA's author brought up the benefits of computers for his autistic child. I've seen articles pointing out sports also have been proven as integration therapy for autistic kids.
I have a lot of karma to burn* so why the fuck not...
The poster sounds like a pup to use the phrase "Matrix-Like". Back when the Wachowski brothers were in high school, Gibson had already formulated the term "cyberspace" in Burning Chrome, which was a "Matrix-Like" VR before there was even a Matrix. Give credit where credit is due!
* I find people who post something along the lines of "I have a lot of karma to burn" before posting a rant end up getting modded plus points. Let's see what happens!
So my question is, other than saying "we hosted the olympics in 2009", what benefit is it to them to do so?
Assuming you meant to say "2008" rather than "2009", I can only give you a partial answer. More specifically as to why it has to be 2008.
In Chinese culture, as well as other Asian cultures that share that heritage, the number 8 is a very lucky number and is also associated with prosperity. This belief is also applied into dates. The olympics is scheduled to start on August 8, 2008, or in number representation 8/8/8. I recall back in August 8th of 1988 (8/8/88), many Asian people where I lived (San Gabriel Valley, California which is otherwise known as the new LA Chinatown) bought up many lotto and lottery tickets.
I would imagine this number thing is so central in their beliefs such that the Chinese govt must really want to display prosperity.
I was in preschool at the time ABC news 7 was causing a huge firestorm over a bunch of vapor.
My mom told me my preschool reacted to the McMartin case by requiring the students' parents to take shifts sitting in class. What this meant was that at least one student parent was always around during the entire day.
While some may see it as a bit extreme, it did guarantee some parental oversight was always there.
They act almost exactly like the prehumans did in the film. They said bands of apes wouldn't fight, well, they do. They said apes don't fight over water, well, they do. They say they don't use tools as weapons, well, they do. In the end, Kubrick and Clarke were right about almost everything.
Don't give them credit for something they didn't do. Both men were great professionals in their own right, but neither specialized in anything remote to pre-history, anthropology, or modern primate habitats.
Those were theories derived by others. If Clarke or Kubrick came up with these theories, it must have been out of randomness. Clarke or Kubrick probably read (or heard about) someone else's theory and found a liking to it.
Doesn't seem hypocritical at all? Really? It isn't hypocritical.
So an AG busting some illegal porn rings while using the illegal services of a different illegal porn ring isn't a problem for you? I never commented whether I have a problem with Spitzer's actions in light of his past prosecutions as AG. I have a problem with people (as the GP said before) incorrectly calling someone a hypocrite. If Spitzer (as AG) focused his prosecution on johns at least as much as the prostitution rings, the term "hypocrite" would be valid. However, the cited articles in this thread only focus on Spitzer aiming for the rings, and not the customers.
If you or anyone else can provide a reference to when Spitzer focused on the clients, I'll gladly retract my comments.
Ironically, he also prosecuted the operators of a couple of escort services while AG, allegedly while he was utilizing the services of this one. That's spelled H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E.
No.
Spitzer prosecuted operators but did not focus his efforts on the clientèle, a.k.a. "johns" in North America or "punters" in the U.K. Focusing on the supplier of any illegal product or service is typical of most law enforcement agencies.
I have read some of the discussion here on GPL licensing and that restrictions on applications should allow this, so will we see Firefox on the iPhone?
Finally someone who speaks the truth! People too often in these slashdot forums say something to the effect of "I can't believe all the right-wing rhetoric I see in here (slashdot discussions)".
I challenge the grandparent of this thread to identify at least 5 serious posts in this thread which illustrate his claim.
I agree with your cost argument. I would agree with your statement that adopting from another country is very difficult. In fact, in the US, I would say only the wealthy who can afford the travel and legal representation to adopt outside of the US. However, there are plenty of orphans within in US orphanages.
You should re-read my posting. I only list one of many options and did not refer to adoption as the single solution. In fact, there are many other options which are just as morally acceptable by the Church (Ex: adopt a pet!;-) or seen as morally wrong (Ex: kidnap a child and try to raise the child as their own).
PS -- I appreciate being called sir before being called an apologist. I'm not being sarcastic!
Lots of people here talk about rights for those who are in Guantanamo Bay, which shows they have some insight on human dignity. Are they are choosing some sort of a-la-carte viewpoint on human dignity or are they using human dignity as a facade for anti-Americanism?
It is odd, backwards thinking, and outright excessive for the vast majority of the posters who are stating the denouncement of artificial insemination is the only option for couples who can't have children.
In many countries across the globe, there are large legitimate orphanages with many orphans seeking new parents. I find it closed-minded the posters here choose not to recognize many of these orphanages are backed by religious organizations including the Catholic Church. It's not like the Church denounces abortion and artificial insemination... they actually "walk the talk" when funding the alternative.
In contrast to adoption, artificial insemination costs a lot of money and time. The procedure is not perfect, fails many times, and each time can cost in the tens of thousands of US dollars.
However, DDT in combination with good land management (filling in some bodies of water with dirt, better irrigation/drainage, etc.) led to the elimination of malaria in North America. I am sure some people will google to search for a few examples of the legacy of DDT usage in N. America.
For the non-Americans who always complain about the US not helping malaria, a few developing countries have figured out ways to severely reduce Malaria. From the wikipedia article on malaria: Brazil, Eritrea, India, and Vietnam have, unlike many other developing nations, successfully reduced the malaria burden. Common success factors included conducive country conditions, a targeted technical approach using a package of effective tools, data-driven decision-making, active leadership at all levels of government, involvement of communities, decentralized implementation and control of finances, skilled technical and managerial capacity at national and sub-national levels, hands-on technical and programmatic support from partner agencies, and sufficient and flexible financing.
These are all countries which receive little to no support from the US.
Science nor engineering alone will solve this problem. However, with science, a "best practices" approach, an improved infrastrucute, and the intitiative of the people from within each of their own countries will eliminate malaria.
I can tell you're a tad on the conservative side, which really isn't too much of a problem. 1. Prejudiced != conservative 2. What a waste of time for you to reference those quotes of his, then try to call him a conservative (as if that were a bad word), and then not use it to no means in your argument?
Believe it or not, Universities are traditionally considered bastions OF free thought and speech - these are the tools of learning. Oh come now! You're making up definitions! The Compact Oxford English Dictionary provides this definition:
noun (pl. universities) a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees and academic research is done.
First, a public or private university is a business. If business is being disrupted, that means other customers (students) aren't able to obtain their paid services.
Second, this whole thing about universities being a bastion for free thought and speech is some sort of whack job revisionist expectation that has only existed in the western nations in the last 50 years or so.
Please, your hopeless romanticism is only making you look like an ass.
(I know i'm at risk for being marked off-topic, but alas this is slashdot!)
OK I had to say "actually", but this at least makes two of us. People assume using "actually" in discussion adds some intelligence to their statement. I've noticed people tend to use this in online discussions but not as much in email nor in spoken word.
I'm in total agreement here. I think this article is really "What some Windows-phile would want to have in a Apple". By the time I was about to finish reading the article, I was wondering why I hadn't seen a suggestion for OS X needing a Start Menu.
I am especially shocked some people in the article's discussion have the audacity to say that Apple should in fact sell the OEM version of Vista for just a slim profit. Come on guys... Apple is NOT a Windows hardware vendor. WTF is wrong with some of these discussion posters?
I know TFA mentions it being put under the skin, but for some reason or other, it reminds me of the scene from Total Recall when Arnold has to remove a tracking device (about the size and shape of a lime) from his nose. *shudder*
Lastly there is a third problem. There is a ton of air traffic already. I wonder how hard it would be to factor in large, slow vehicles into the aviation corridors without impacting takeoffs and landings of jets and prop based traffic.
I was about to post a similar comment, but you beat me to the punch!
In the age of the airship, there were far less air traffic, so coordinating between different types of air vehicles wasn't that difficult. Now with tens of thousands of aircraft in the air over the continental US at one time... yikes.
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I have a lot of old video game magazines, they're nice for playing 'classic games' because a lot of classics are impossible without the manual, and hard without a magazine (the magazine obviously negates the need for a manual usually).
It sounds like you're more interested in information that is in the manual, in contrast to magazine text itself. Since that's the case, I recommend looking into GameFAQs at http://www.gamefaqs.com/ . It's possible instructions for many of the classic games you speak of are already contributed for. If not, then I would suggest you provide your info there.
At first when I saw your idea, I thought it was great. Unfortunately, if this type of arrangement was set up any way similar to that of the Indian reservation casinos, there will be big problems. For example in my home state of California the more powerful tribes have lobbied hard to prohibit other smaller tribes from creating casinos.
Before anyone replies to me, I in no way am saying we shouldn't look to the reservations for solar plant space, but at least take it into consideration. In fact, I think this is great as a way from diversifying from casinos and dumping grounds.
American citizens are already revolting. They don't need guns for that. ;)
When the political party preference for a presidential choice changed in the election of 1800, there was fear of violent rebellion. This expectation was shared both inside and outside of the US. What's interesting is that you say we are already revolting. This is true in that same sense as it is widely expected the Democrats will win this one.By comparison, the average waistline in America in 2005 was 39 inches for men, 37 inches for women.
Depending on who you want to believe, it seems the Aussies have beat the US in the obesity rate:
http://www.forbes.com/markets/2008/06/20/australian-obesity-survey-markets-equity-cx_jc_0620markets06.html
The uniforms are very strong and durable. By durable, one should be able to make a stretcher using 3-4 shirts and 2 hiking sticks (or poles).
Except that PE today consists largely of simple exercises and the most non-competitive games you can find, because it'd be a real tragedy to tell a child that they might not be good at something.
No.
The same could be said of a kid who doesn't do well in a math game. "You're just no good with math", etc.
From hindsight, I grew up in a lower middle class neighborhood in the 1980s. My parents threw in all they earned for me to attend a Catholic school**, and they didn't offer much in the way of computers. When I went on to Catholic high school in the early 90s, I didn't get much in the way with computers until I took AP Computer Science which was taught using already old 286 boxes. I went on to earn my BSCS and have been developing and designing software for about the past 7 years.
More anecdotal evidence. Many people I know who have come to work (not just in software) in the US from countries such as China, India, and Russia when told me their first exposure to computers was around 16-18, right when they are beginning to enter their upper learning institutions. It's about breaking down barriers and proving that games can be more useful than just leisure and entertainment. Collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving are just a few things that come from games without the edutainment factor predesigned into them. Fortunately, Physical Education class is cheaper and meets all of these objectives and has other wonderful benefits! It's not fair to choose one over the other, yet many seem to value computer education over physical education in schools, especially with budget cuts. TFA's author brought up the benefits of computers for his autistic child. I've seen articles pointing out sports also have been proven as integration therapy for autistic kids.
I have a lot of karma to burn* so why the fuck not...
The poster sounds like a pup to use the phrase "Matrix-Like". Back when the Wachowski brothers were in high school, Gibson had already formulated the term "cyberspace" in Burning Chrome, which was a "Matrix-Like" VR before there was even a Matrix. Give credit where credit is due!
* I find people who post something along the lines of "I have a lot of karma to burn" before posting a rant end up getting modded plus points. Let's see what happens!
So my question is, other than saying "we hosted the olympics in 2009", what benefit is it to them to do so?
Assuming you meant to say "2008" rather than "2009", I can only give you a partial answer. More specifically as to why it has to be 2008.
In Chinese culture, as well as other Asian cultures that share that heritage, the number 8 is a very lucky number and is also associated with prosperity. This belief is also applied into dates. The olympics is scheduled to start on August 8, 2008, or in number representation 8/8/8. I recall back in August 8th of 1988 (8/8/88), many Asian people where I lived (San Gabriel Valley, California which is otherwise known as the new LA Chinatown) bought up many lotto and lottery tickets.
I would imagine this number thing is so central in their beliefs such that the Chinese govt must really want to display prosperity.
Don't forget McMartin.
I was in preschool at the time ABC news 7 was causing a huge firestorm over a bunch of vapor.
My mom told me my preschool reacted to the McMartin case by requiring the students' parents to take shifts sitting in class. What this meant was that at least one student parent was always around during the entire day.
While some may see it as a bit extreme, it did guarantee some parental oversight was always there.
They act almost exactly like the prehumans did in the film. They said bands of apes wouldn't fight, well, they do. They said apes don't fight over water, well, they do. They say they don't use tools as weapons, well, they do. In the end, Kubrick and Clarke were right about almost everything.
Don't give them credit for something they didn't do. Both men were great professionals in their own right, but neither specialized in anything remote to pre-history, anthropology, or modern primate habitats.
Those were theories derived by others. If Clarke or Kubrick came up with these theories, it must have been out of randomness. Clarke or Kubrick probably read (or heard about) someone else's theory and found a liking to it.
Doesn't seem hypocritical at all? Really?
It isn't hypocritical.
So an AG busting some illegal porn rings while using the illegal services of a different illegal porn ring isn't a problem for you?
I never commented whether I have a problem with Spitzer's actions in light of his past prosecutions as AG. I have a problem with people (as the GP said before) incorrectly calling someone a hypocrite. If Spitzer (as AG) focused his prosecution on johns at least as much as the prostitution rings, the term "hypocrite" would be valid. However, the cited articles in this thread only focus on Spitzer aiming for the rings, and not the customers.
If you or anyone else can provide a reference to when Spitzer focused on the clients, I'll gladly retract my comments.
Ironically, he also prosecuted the operators of a couple of escort services while AG, allegedly while he was utilizing the services of this one. That's spelled H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E.
No.
Spitzer prosecuted operators but did not focus his efforts on the clientèle, a.k.a. "johns" in North America or "punters" in the U.K. Focusing on the supplier of any illegal product or service is typical of most law enforcement agencies.
I have read some of the discussion here on GPL licensing and that restrictions on applications should allow this, so will we see Firefox on the iPhone?
Finally someone who speaks the truth! People too often in these slashdot forums say something to the effect of "I can't believe all the right-wing rhetoric I see in here (slashdot discussions)".
I challenge the grandparent of this thread to identify at least 5 serious posts in this thread which illustrate his claim.
... OS X?
I agree with your cost argument. I would agree with your statement that adopting from another country is very difficult. In fact, in the US, I would say only the wealthy who can afford the travel and legal representation to adopt outside of the US. However, there are plenty of orphans within in US orphanages.
;-) or seen as morally wrong (Ex: kidnap a child and try to raise the child as their own).
You should re-read my posting. I only list one of many options and did not refer to adoption as the single solution. In fact, there are many other options which are just as morally acceptable by the Church (Ex: adopt a pet!
PS -- I appreciate being called sir before being called an apologist. I'm not being sarcastic!
The parent is right.
Lots of people here talk about rights for those who are in Guantanamo Bay, which shows they have some insight on human dignity. Are they are choosing some sort of a-la-carte viewpoint on human dignity or are they using human dignity as a facade for anti-Americanism?
It is odd, backwards thinking, and outright excessive for the vast majority of the posters who are stating the denouncement of artificial insemination is the only option for couples who can't have children.
In many countries across the globe, there are large legitimate orphanages with many orphans seeking new parents. I find it closed-minded the posters here choose not to recognize many of these orphanages are backed by religious organizations including the Catholic Church. It's not like the Church denounces abortion and artificial insemination... they actually "walk the talk" when funding the alternative.
In contrast to adoption, artificial insemination costs a lot of money and time. The procedure is not perfect, fails many times, and each time can cost in the tens of thousands of US dollars.
DDT works, but it works too well.
However, DDT in combination with good land management (filling in some bodies of water with dirt, better irrigation/drainage, etc.) led to the elimination of malaria in North America. I am sure some people will google to search for a few examples of the legacy of DDT usage in N. America.
For the non-Americans who always complain about the US not helping malaria, a few developing countries have figured out ways to severely reduce Malaria. From the wikipedia article on malaria:
Brazil, Eritrea, India, and Vietnam have, unlike many other developing nations, successfully reduced the malaria burden. Common success factors included conducive country conditions, a targeted technical approach using a package of effective tools, data-driven decision-making, active leadership at all levels of government, involvement of communities, decentralized implementation and control of finances, skilled technical and managerial capacity at national and sub-national levels, hands-on technical and programmatic support from partner agencies, and sufficient and flexible financing.
These are all countries which receive little to no support from the US.
Science nor engineering alone will solve this problem. However, with science, a "best practices" approach, an improved infrastrucute, and the intitiative of the people from within each of their own countries will eliminate malaria.
2. What a waste of time for you to reference those quotes of his, then try to call him a conservative (as if that were a bad word), and then not use it to no means in your argument? Believe it or not, Universities are traditionally considered bastions OF free thought and speech - these are the tools of learning. Oh come now! You're making up definitions! The Compact Oxford English Dictionary provides this definition:
noun (pl. universities) a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees and academic research is done.
First, a public or private university is a business. If business is being disrupted, that means other customers (students) aren't able to obtain their paid services.
Second, this whole thing about universities being a bastion for free thought and speech is some sort of whack job revisionist expectation that has only existed in the western nations in the last 50 years or so.
Please, your hopeless romanticism is only making you look like an ass.
(I know i'm at risk for being marked off-topic, but alas this is slashdot!)
OK I had to say "actually", but this at least makes two of us. People assume using "actually" in discussion adds some intelligence to their statement. I've noticed people tend to use this in online discussions but not as much in email nor in spoken word.
I'm in total agreement here. I think this article is really "What some Windows-phile would want to have in a Apple". By the time I was about to finish reading the article, I was wondering why I hadn't seen a suggestion for OS X needing a Start Menu.
I am especially shocked some people in the article's discussion have the audacity to say that Apple should in fact sell the OEM version of Vista for just a slim profit. Come on guys... Apple is NOT a Windows hardware vendor. WTF is wrong with some of these discussion posters?
I know TFA mentions it being put under the skin, but for some reason or other, it reminds me of the scene from Total Recall when Arnold has to remove a tracking device (about the size and shape of a lime) from his nose. *shudder*
Lastly there is a third problem. There is a ton of air traffic already. I wonder how hard it would be to factor in large, slow vehicles into the aviation corridors without impacting takeoffs and landings of jets and prop based traffic.
I was about to post a similar comment, but you beat me to the punch!
In the age of the airship, there were far less air traffic, so coordinating between different types of air vehicles wasn't that difficult. Now with tens of thousands of aircraft in the air over the continental US at one time... yikes.