I spend around a third of my time in China, and they block Google+ but not Reader, so this is most unfortunate. I'm installing thunderbird now, but it was nice to have something on the web because I didn't need to install a dedicated program on multiple computers and OS's (Work: Windows, at home: 3 pc's and 2 tablets).
[...] I have to say I'm one of those people who deeply resent the invasive fingerprint taking entrance to the USA. It's a shame that stupid border procedures prevent me from visiting an otherwise beautiful country...
Here are some alternative identification methods. I definately prefer the right-most one, since it wouldn't allow for my iris to be used for flashing commercials at me, like in Minority Report, and at the same time it would allow me to accurately convey my opinion about the Border Control.
[...] and come up with a response like this: "but if I could make an infinite number of perfect copies of my car while retaining my own copy, at low or no cost, what would be my incentive to use a system designed to make me lose control over my car or any other property?"
Yes! Why try to create an artificial scarcity when you have just advanced far enough technologically, that the scarcity (need for physical medium in this case) is removed? That's taking a huge step backwards.
Wouldn't it be great - like in the parent poster's example - if there weren't even scarcity on ordinary physical products? Isn't that where things are/should be going? (I know: you'll always need the energy to create the matter to create the products, but still...)
I'm all for privacy so don't get me wrong... But what is the point of having a criminal record system if the information is not easily available? A criminal record is a public thing, and it's relevant that a person can be matched to it.
I completely agree. I do this with my work e-mail.
However, lately I've considered setting up a bugzilla-server where each question is submitted as a bug assigned to the otherwise intended recipient, and set the nag-time to 1 day. My only worry is that it might seem a bit much. What's your take on this?
From their "About" page (originally from DistroWatch): Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions.
If we can accelerate at one g (internal reference) all the way (changing thrust direction halfway), we pretty quickly get close to light speed, which means that we can travel many light years in only a few years (internal time).
Of course there're several obstacles (power, collisions, etc.), but it would make it possible to travel great distances within one's lifetime even at below light speed.
Except that according to many Church's teachings, you already messed up as soon as you are born.
AFAIK the Christians believe that when Christ died the sin committed by Adam and Eve against their God (the thing with the tree) was forgiven, and that all humans from that day forth were born without sin.
Concerning why the religious fear death more than non-religious is perhaps an intrinsic one: they are religious because they fear death and need some sort get-out-of-death free card (which most organized religions give in one form or another).
What's wrong with Santa? We know St. Nick was real (so we know there are charitable people) and we know wormholes are real (so we know how to travel around the globe in an evening).
Actually I have my own theory concerning Santa: he can manipulate Planck's constant. Consequently he can place himself in a quantum state where he's in every good kids home at once. This allows him to deliver presents to all the good children simultaneously - as long as he's not observed. If someone does spot Santa, his quantum state collapses to the eigenstate that is him in that particular kid's home. Thus, he must be very careful not to be spotted, otherwise it would take a long time to deliver all the presents.
I realize that this theory still have some rough edges, but I'm confident it can be refined and verified before Christmas.
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I spend around a third of my time in China, and they block Google+ but not Reader, so this is most unfortunate. I'm installing thunderbird now, but it was nice to have something on the web because I didn't need to install a dedicated program on multiple computers and OS's (Work: Windows, at home: 3 pc's and 2 tablets).
When I followed the link I saw a Google add for Scientology at the top of the webpage, how funny is that?
7a) make available on favorite filesharing network, OR
7b) if someone has already done 7a) Skip 1)-6) and get it the easy way.
If you're selling something that has virtually no value, it's all about convinience (bottled water analogy).
Yep, they did the same thing with Jebus.
[...] I have to say I'm one of those people who deeply resent the invasive fingerprint taking entrance to the USA. It's a shame that stupid border procedures prevent me from visiting an otherwise beautiful country...
Here are some alternative identification methods. I definately prefer the right-most one, since it wouldn't allow for my iris to be used for flashing commercials at me, like in Minority Report, and at the same time it would allow me to accurately convey my opinion about the Border Control.
Wouldn't that be a boon for book publishers?
It would be a boon if used for all products, e.g. cars, houses, pets, condoms, you name it...
Well then, if they suspect problems they should just give a warning when running in that configuration.
why is the bank sending customer information through email at all? why is the bank not encrypting all sensitive customer data?
My bank sends me an e-mail that I have a new message, and I have to log on to my netbank to read it. That's a good way to do it, I think.
[...] and come up with a response like this: "but if I could make an infinite number of perfect copies of my car while retaining my own copy, at low or no cost, what would be my incentive to use a system designed to make me lose control over my car or any other property?"
Yes! Why try to create an artificial scarcity when you have just advanced far enough technologically, that the scarcity (need for physical medium in this case) is removed? That's taking a huge step backwards.
Wouldn't it be great - like in the parent poster's example - if there weren't even scarcity on ordinary physical products? Isn't that where things are/should be going? (I know: you'll always need the energy to create the matter to create the products, but still...)
I'm all for privacy so don't get me wrong... But what is the point of having a criminal record system if the information is not easily available? A criminal record is a public thing, and it's relevant that a person can be matched to it.
I completely agree. I do this with my work e-mail.
However, lately I've considered setting up a bugzilla-server where each question is submitted as a bug assigned to the otherwise intended recipient, and set the nag-time to 1 day. My only worry is that it might seem a bit much. What's your take on this?
If people can't use Flash and watch Youtube on it, it might as well be green letters on a black background.
Try Linux Mint.
From their "About" page (originally from DistroWatch):
Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions.
... because mono-cultures are SO much better than diversity ...
To the farmer they are, yes, because [...]
Only if you ignore diseases...
I see that now he's modded Funny which makes more sense!
OMG how can the parent be modded insightful? Are you drunk?!? :-D
If we can accelerate at one g (internal reference) all the way (changing thrust direction halfway), we pretty quickly get close to light speed, which means that we can travel many light years in only a few years (internal time).
Of course there're several obstacles (power, collisions, etc.), but it would make it possible to travel great distances within one's lifetime even at below light speed.
We need a +0 naive moderation option.
"The dwarves delved too greedily and too deep..."
Except that according to many Church's teachings, you already messed up as soon as you are born.
AFAIK the Christians believe that when Christ died the sin committed by Adam and Eve against their God (the thing with the tree) was forgiven, and that all humans from that day forth were born without sin.
Concerning why the religious fear death more than non-religious is perhaps an intrinsic one: they are religious because they fear death and need some sort get-out-of-death free card (which most organized religions give in one form or another).
What's wrong with Santa? We know St. Nick was real (so we know there are charitable people) and we know wormholes are real (so we know how to travel around the globe in an evening).
Actually I have my own theory concerning Santa: he can manipulate Planck's constant. Consequently he can place himself in a quantum state where he's in every good kids home at once. This allows him to deliver presents to all the good children simultaneously - as long as he's not observed. If someone does spot Santa, his quantum state collapses to the eigenstate that is him in that particular kid's home. Thus, he must be very careful not to be spotted, otherwise it would take a long time to deliver all the presents.
I realize that this theory still have some rough edges, but I'm confident it can be refined and verified before Christmas.
SVN would be nicer because it's got the ability to branch/merge.
SVN is supported.
You should never talk to the police, their only interest is incriminating you in a crime, not the other way around.
That's a rather bleak view of law enforcement agents in a pretty free democracy.
Could be, and looking for some fun like these ones.
I totally agree on this. What were they thinking involving the police in this? It's way out of proportions.
If it's not that bad how come you post anonymously?