Yup. If they thought they were extinct, then found a flock... it can be reasonably assumed there aren’t a lot of them left. But the fact that one flock escaped detection for 15 years does leave open the possibility that at least one other flock might also exist.
In 1983 we did know about the Oort Cloud - We just hadn’t directly observed objects out there yet. I don’t recall anyone with any scientific knowledge making this “left the solar system” claim back then.
Actually, just found a NY Times archive article. The headline made that statement, but the article itself just says Pioneer 10 is past “the known planets”. Even then, headline writers went for the “clickbait”.
I must admit that I’ve been having this debate with myself for a while. Basically, I do feel like, at times, I spend too much of my free time playing “apps”, browsing Slashdot... all the things having a smartphone or tablet make trivial to access on a whim. But have I done anything about it? No, not really... at least yet.
There are certain things I really would not want to be without. GPS-based live maps have been mentioned already. There’s also the calendar - smartphone calendars are superior, by far, to the old “syncs your flip phone with your computer” version (although that was still handy). And it’s nice having immediate access to my contacts... well, flip phones more or less did that too.
I’d probably add playing music to the list as well, since I had an iPod (and, before that, some Creative player) back in the flip phone days. But music is often a background thing - it doesn’t have to be all-engrossing. I like to have music going when I’m doing dishes or cooking, for instance.
By loosening the standard, this will make people in critical swing states that have a lot of coal mining, such as Pennsylvania, dumber and more like to vote for Trump in 2020.
I know you’re being silly, but there is a nugget of truth there.
Trump promised the coal miners that he’d be bringing lots of coal jobs back - but so far he’s been unable to deliver. His administration has tried other things to kickstart the resurgence of coal, but to no avail. He’s running out of time to fulfill that promise... and he needs those votes in 2020.
15% already makes it seem as though they were getting a discount. Unless Apple changed, I recall the old cut used to be around 30% which was considered pretty standard across platforms like Apple's store.
A while ago Apple changed their policy - it’s 30% during your app’s first year, then 15% afterward.
Shortly after Apple made that change, Google matched them.
I’ve got a thirty-year-old Craftsman miter saw that’s still running great, as well as a handheld circular saw and hand drill of the same vintage. Sears tools used to be quality.
I used to shop Sears regularly because they sold quality stuff. I still have some Craftsman tools (purchased at Sears quite a while ago) and a couple Kenmore appliances (ditto). My cars used to always ride on Sears tires.
It’s been sad to watch the company go down the drain.
In 2017, people were seriously talking about Zuckerberg running for president. He’d been visiting “the common folk” in various states and talking like a candidate.
With all that’s come out this year, that is almost certainly dead - he’d be an fool to try. Politicians aren’t good at much, but they’re experts at finding and using dirt against their opponents... and Zuck has left lots of dirt out there in plain sight, free for the picking.
It's definitely a significant personal accomplishment that not may people would be willing to attempt - but it's not heroic by any stretch of the imagination.
Unless he did it to deliver penicillin to the South Pole to help a dying patient and the planes wouldn't fly because the weather was too bad and the Sno-Cats were all frozen in with broken tracks.
But my iPhone 6S still has a headphone port, and the battery's in pretty good shape. And, when the battery eventually dies, I'll gladly pay $49 for a new one - beats paying $1200 for a new, headphone-jack-less phone.
Slashdot Mirror
Yup. If they thought they were extinct, then found a flock... it can be reasonably assumed there aren’t a lot of them left. But the fact that one flock escaped detection for 15 years does leave open the possibility that at least one other flock might also exist.
Very few Chinese restaurants take credit cards.
I’ve eaten at lots of Chinese restaurants, and I’ve never EVER been in one which doesn’t take credit cards.
In 1983 we did know about the Oort Cloud - We just hadn’t directly observed objects out there yet. I don’t recall anyone with any scientific knowledge making this “left the solar system” claim back then.
Actually, just found a NY Times archive article. The headline made that statement, but the article itself just says Pioneer 10 is past “the known planets”. Even then, headline writers went for the “clickbait”.
Those units do make sense - it just isn’t in your preferred system of measurement.
It’s not as if the article said New Horizons made the Kessel run in 12 parsecs.
‘An artist's statement calls it "a new mode of mourning in keeping with the technical advances of today.”’
I call it just plain creepy.
One "terrific" review - I don't do AirBNB, but I do know to avoid Amazon products with one five-star review.
I must admit that I’ve been having this debate with myself for a while. Basically, I do feel like, at times, I spend too much of my free time playing “apps”, browsing Slashdot... all the things having a smartphone or tablet make trivial to access on a whim. But have I done anything about it? No, not really... at least yet.
There are certain things I really would not want to be without. GPS-based live maps have been mentioned already. There’s also the calendar - smartphone calendars are superior, by far, to the old “syncs your flip phone with your computer” version (although that was still handy). And it’s nice having immediate access to my contacts... well, flip phones more or less did that too.
I’d probably add playing music to the list as well, since I had an iPod (and, before that, some Creative player) back in the flip phone days. But music is often a background thing - it doesn’t have to be all-engrossing. I like to have music going when I’m doing dishes or cooking, for instance.
I guess this is like 1984 as seen from the Eastasian point of view... except it’s really happening.
Man, this is scary stuff.
Not specific to Chrome, but - why does "mobile first" generally seem to consistently result in "crappy everywhere"?
By loosening the standard, this will make people in critical swing states that have a lot of coal mining, such as Pennsylvania, dumber and more like to vote for Trump in 2020.
I know you’re being silly, but there is a nugget of truth there.
Trump promised the coal miners that he’d be bringing lots of coal jobs back - but so far he’s been unable to deliver. His administration has tried other things to kickstart the resurgence of coal, but to no avail. He’s running out of time to fulfill that promise... and he needs those votes in 2020.
15% already makes it seem as though they were getting a discount. Unless Apple changed, I recall the old cut used to be around 30% which was considered pretty standard across platforms like Apple's store.
A while ago Apple changed their policy - it’s 30% during your app’s first year, then 15% afterward.
Shortly after Apple made that change, Google matched them.
"Apple pulls Netflix from App Store; shifts focus to Apple original paid programming"
Apple’s made plenty of stupid decisions lately... but I can’t see them doing something THAT boneheaded.
I’ve got a thirty-year-old Craftsman miter saw that’s still running great, as well as a handheld circular saw and hand drill of the same vintage. Sears tools used to be quality.
I used to shop Sears regularly because they sold quality stuff. I still have some Craftsman tools (purchased at Sears quite a while ago) and a couple Kenmore appliances (ditto). My cars used to always ride on Sears tires.
It’s been sad to watch the company go down the drain.
In 2017, people were seriously talking about Zuckerberg running for president. He’d been visiting “the common folk” in various states and talking like a candidate.
With all that’s come out this year, that is almost certainly dead - he’d be an fool to try. Politicians aren’t good at much, but they’re experts at finding and using dirt against their opponents... and Zuck has left lots of dirt out there in plain sight, free for the picking.
What school won't prepare you for is endless hours of pointless meetings, and political machinations that have no basis in reality.
Ah, someone else who works at a university!
Could you tell the difference?
You, sir, are an inspiration for the children.
I'll probably get modded down for this, but anyone who drinks bottled water where there are other easy alternatives is a huge, lazy douchebag.
That’s why I only drink bourbon - I’m doing it for the planet.
Good for him! Seriously.
It's definitely a significant personal accomplishment that not may people would be willing to attempt - but it's not heroic by any stretch of the imagination.
Unless he did it to deliver penicillin to the South Pole to help a dying patient and the planes wouldn't fly because the weather was too bad and the Sno-Cats were all frozen in with broken tracks.
Wow, I've never seen a phone with an RJ-45 port!
But my iPhone 6S still has a headphone port, and the battery's in pretty good shape. And, when the battery eventually dies, I'll gladly pay $49 for a new one - beats paying $1200 for a new, headphone-jack-less phone.
... who brings a lunch to work most days?
I guess I'm killing off the street food vendors as well... although I don't live in either San Francisco or Bangalore.
Why do I get asked to login to your site before I’m given a chance to read the article?
... who just happens to write for The Verge, perchance?