Right, sorry. I didn't mean to imply that it was doing Hubble's job better than the Hubble itself, but that it seems the current trends of astronomy are moving further away from what the Hubble was geared for originally.
Am I wrong in thinking that radio and infrared telescopes are gaining serious momentum, leaving the Hubble to show its age?
With Firefox gaining popularity, we--the community--are in a unique position to guide the standards that may one day become commonplace... Or we can not do anything and sit back as Microsoft/Adobe/Macromedia shove their proprietary solutions down our throats.
If enough sites recommend Firefox/SVG, it would go a long way toward encouraging other browsers to support SVG--an *open* standard, putting us in a position again of not needing to recommend a browser and possibly knocking out a proprietary format or two in the process.
Now, when there is a lunar eclipse, the maximum length is two hours for a partial eclipse, and 1 hour 42 minutes for a total eclipse.
In the worst possible case scenario, a north polar base on the moon will have to run without solar power for a total of six hours a year, broken into three two-hour blocks.
Two hours, eh? Sounds like the perfect length for a horror movie. o_O
.. Or you can just call it mnotsosynasoclealicsamowensadokcliasdasdasopdocias ldsadlasodosaclasdolcoasldomceociasldklakcmsladicl loilielacecasdliclktalsdmaldsolmsanodcoieapoaelasa sdmomcasnesoelocleoclyiasiyi for short.
(Reason: Don't use so many caps. It's like YELLING.)
I missed this when the questions came around, but here is another mc chris interview if you're looking for more goodness.
(Disclaimer: Yes, I am affiliated, but it's the only way you're going to find out if his favorite kind of nut really IS a macadamia.;) I'll post the straight text of the interview if there is interest.)
They are, and it is getting more affordable. I just picked up a 720p native LCD projector for $1000. I can also take advantage of the resolution with a 120" screen (zoom) if wanted. Perfect for a HTPC.
4. Basements- Having a wearable computer would mean that geeks would actually have to enter the unforgiving world that awaits beneath the scorching sun.
Depending on the kind of list she runs, phplist may be good for her and is 'relatively' easy to setup as far as PHP applications go.
Using web applications locally just isn't very elegant, though. (however, this would allow people to update their own contact information, which could be nice)
I tried to use Thunderbird (getting ready for the Linux switch) -- but found its address book/contact handling slightly miserable.
Do we have an easy to implement alternative if we're looking to manage/sort/categorize a few hundred (to a few thousand) contacts? It doesn't need to have multi-user support/nor do I really want it.
I wouldn't have a problem with each computer including a $10 "deposit" built into it that you received upon dropping it off at a recycling center, but a fee? Get real.
So everyone would be forced to carry a cell phone? Or do we trust the phone that you're assuming every store will provide for us? What if someone is listening in on that line? Or all lines for that grocery store?
And even if this would work, why wouldn't we want the teller to know the number? Don't we have to give it to him to 'charge it' anyway? Or are you expecting everyone to cover their mouths and whisper into the phone while standing in line at the grocery store? What if someone can read lips or has an amplified directional microphone?
An overall better solution for making purchases than the credit card just isn't possible with current technology. If there was, we'd be using it. In the end, all other systems fall apart and require a physical device less convenient than a single small plastic card.
Oh, and you know.. if you really want, you could do something near to your proposal right now. Every store I've ever been to offers gift cards. If they steal the number to it, you're only out the value of the card. But you're just changing one risk for another -- it's a lot easier to lose track of one of your dozen gift cards.
"Special hoses and manifolds are used to inflate the balloons to the desired size, based on the volume of the helium tanks."
So, if you ever ride on one of these things--make sure you ask to fill with the sized-huge tanks and not the handhelds, or you're in for a new world of hurt.
Or maybe you should just see if they'll throw the entire tank in there.;)
An article for plugs? Why, thank you. ;)
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Right, sorry. I didn't mean to imply that it was doing Hubble's job better than the Hubble itself, but that it seems the current trends of astronomy are moving further away from what the Hubble was geared for originally.
Am I wrong in thinking that radio and infrared telescopes are gaining serious momentum, leaving the Hubble to show its age?
Are projects like this the reason for the obsoletion of the Hubble?
It sounds like this is going to be used largely for planet hunting, something the Hubble isn't very spectacular with.
Perhaps, but this is going to happen regardless.
.. Or we can not do anything and sit back as Microsoft/Adobe/Macromedia shove their proprietary solutions down our throats.
With Firefox gaining popularity, we--the community--are in a unique position to guide the standards that may one day become commonplace.
If enough sites recommend Firefox/SVG, it would go a long way toward encouraging other browsers to support SVG--an *open* standard, putting us in a position again of not needing to recommend a browser and possibly knocking out a proprietary format or two in the process.
I am mentally divergent, in that I am escaping certain unnamed realities that plague my life here. When I stop going there, I will be well.
Are you also divergent, friend?
I've been playing with that same trackball (Logitech Trackman Marble) since the Duke3D days, and I assure you I more than hold my own. :)
+1? Come on, mods. Wake up!
.. Or you can just call it mnotsosynasoclealicsamowensadokcliasdasdasopdocias ldsadlasodosaclasdolcoasldomceociasldklakcmsladicl loilielacecasdliclktalsdmaldsolmsanodcoieapoaelasa sdmomcasnesoelocleoclyiasiyi for short.
(Reason: Don't use so many caps. It's like YELLING.)
Yahoo: 7600 employees
Google: 1900 employees
Per employee, Google earns more. So is Google better for being more efficient? Or Yahoo better for providing more jobs?
I missed this when the questions came around, but here is another mc chris interview if you're looking for more goodness.
;) I'll post the straight text of the interview if there is interest.)
(Disclaimer: Yes, I am affiliated, but it's the only way you're going to find out if his favorite kind of nut really IS a macadamia.
You mean like this? :)
Due to the increased resolution, the ideal seating distance from an HD display is roughly half that of traditional SD 'big screens.'
They are, and it is getting more affordable. I just picked up a 720p native LCD projector for $1000. I can also take advantage of the resolution with a 120" screen (zoom) if wanted. Perfect for a HTPC.
4. Basements- Having a wearable computer would mean that geeks would actually have to enter the unforgiving world that awaits beneath the scorching sun.
Depending on the kind of list she runs, phplist may be good for her and is 'relatively' easy to setup as far as PHP applications go.
Using web applications locally just isn't very elegant, though. (however, this would allow people to update their own contact information, which could be nice)
I tried to use Thunderbird (getting ready for the Linux switch) -- but found its address book/contact handling slightly miserable.
Do we have an easy to implement alternative if we're looking to manage/sort/categorize a few hundred (to a few thousand) contacts? It doesn't need to have multi-user support/nor do I really want it.
I wouldn't have a problem with each computer including a $10 "deposit" built into it that you received upon dropping it off at a recycling center, but a fee? Get real.
So everyone would be forced to carry a cell phone? Or do we trust the phone that you're assuming every store will provide for us? What if someone is listening in on that line? Or all lines for that grocery store?
And even if this would work, why wouldn't we want the teller to know the number? Don't we have to give it to him to 'charge it' anyway? Or are you expecting everyone to cover their mouths and whisper into the phone while standing in line at the grocery store? What if someone can read lips or has an amplified directional microphone?
An overall better solution for making purchases than the credit card just isn't possible with current technology. If there was, we'd be using it. In the end, all other systems fall apart and require a physical device less convenient than a single small plastic card.
Oh, and you know.. if you really want, you could do something near to your proposal right now. Every store I've ever been to offers gift cards. If they steal the number to it, you're only out the value of the card. But you're just changing one risk for another -- it's a lot easier to lose track of one of your dozen gift cards.
Please, give up now.
Using XBMC? I haven't tried much HDTV material. I didn't know that it had the oomph to really do HD-quality? Or is the xvid codec just less intensive?
Whoops. What I meant is, the PS2 actually has more games _worth playing_ that support 1080i. ;)
XBox games that support 1080i:
:P
Dragon Lair 3d
Enter the Matrix
MX Unleashed
Syberia
Atari Anthology
So, basically.. nothing worth playing.
PS2 actually has more games that 'support' 1080i, but I don't know how well they actually run. Check that link above for more info..
"Special hoses and manifolds are used to inflate the balloons to the desired size, based on the volume of the helium tanks."
;)
So, if you ever ride on one of these things--make sure you ask to fill with the sized-huge tanks and not the handhelds, or you're in for a new world of hurt.
Or maybe you should just see if they'll throw the entire tank in there.
Perhaps I'm a little biased, but NadaMucho is my favorite RSS feed. Perfect for the pop-culture/music-loving nerd.