I heard an NPR interview with someone who lived through the depression. She talked about the sickening sound of her father cracking open a cooked squirrel skull with a spoon (like a boiled egg) to eat the brains.
Eating squirrel brains has been my marker for a real depression ever since.
countries that have high standards of living, high literacy rates, free elections and judicial oversight of the government don't allow that
And those are the democratic underpinnings that seem to be under attack.
This article points out the struggle judicial oversight is having in the face of executive excesses. US election procedures are creaky, inconsistent, and prone to gaming. Literacy, particularly scientific literacy is often marginalized and disparaged here. I'm less worried about our falling standard of living as we are still pretty well off.
If these trends continue too far then the government won't allow that shit, it will require it.
What I have observed about Alan Cox in the lkml: 1. Does not buy into hero worship of kernel developers no matter how senior. 2. Does not get nasty when outsiders address him in the mailing list. 3. Is a champion of 'perfect is the enemy of the good' principle. 4. Does not froth at the mouth when someone mentions business reasons for needing a particular addition or change.
There are many on that list with big names that stumble on one or more of the above.
...replace 1% resistors with 2 or 5% "because they are cheaper"
Did your boss implement a QA process to screen each resistor and discard any that exceed the 2 or 5 percent accuracy? You can't achieve the increased efficiency with out proper controls.
It was Gov Blagojevich sent by PE Obama to extort money from mid East governments to fund an invasion of Finland. "Nice cable you got here, how much is it worth to you?"
Either that or Col Mustard in the library with the candle stick.
Apple should buy it and put it on display at 1 Infinite Loop. They could paint it many colors with a dancing silhouette on the side and giant ugly white ear buds around the cockpit.
We still use an HP LC3 at work. After it crapped out we put it on it's side and set our Midway classics arcade game on top of it. It elevates the game to just the right height and is heavy enough to make a nice solid base.
I was told wiring in the column. The dealer fixed it for free even though the warranty had expired. IIRC they referred to it as an 'after warranty adjustment'. (and I made a typo, it was a 1989 Grand Prix not 1986)
I am tired of people trying to appear insightful by stating an obvious irony in a sneering and sometimes exaggerated way, but this research will be of immediate use to all of humanity.
So I say God's speed to those brave Australian scientists and their noble cause. The world salutes you!
That is impressive as the time is set automatically. McCain must have used his leet hacking skills to override that function and present a comfortingly familiar 12:00.
[mission impossible theme music] *tappity tap tap* "I'm in..."
I want my movies on a central server in my house for easy access.
The studios made their views on this pretty clear when they sued a company that designed and installed such setups. They prefer you to pay once for a fragile disc and then pay again after your kids use it as a frisbee. The slog back and forth to a shelf of discs is just a daily affirmation of whose bitch you are.
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I heard an NPR interview with someone who lived through the depression.
She talked about the sickening sound of her father cracking open a cooked squirrel skull with a spoon (like a boiled egg) to eat the brains.
Eating squirrel brains has been my marker for a real depression ever since.
Only when corroborated by a /. post.
countries that have high standards of living, high literacy rates, free elections and judicial oversight of the government don't allow that
And those are the democratic underpinnings that seem to be under attack.
This article points out the struggle judicial oversight is having in the face of executive excesses. US election procedures are creaky, inconsistent, and prone to gaming. Literacy, particularly scientific literacy is often marginalized and disparaged here. I'm less worried about our falling standard of living as we are still pretty well off.
If these trends continue too far then the government won't allow that shit, it will require it.
As Popeye said on the Island of Goons after disguising himself with a wig:
"Hair today, goon tomorrow."
No, the MCP was then replaced with a BOFH who carried on in a similar fashion.
Calling Doctor Relevant
He can't reply, /. apparently has a restraining order against him.
God: "Pull my finger..."
I have seen this demonstrated in a planetarium.
They were also playing Pink Floyd.
What I have observed about Alan Cox in the lkml:
1. Does not buy into hero worship of kernel developers no matter how senior.
2. Does not get nasty when outsiders address him in the mailing list.
3. Is a champion of 'perfect is the enemy of the good' principle.
4. Does not froth at the mouth when someone mentions business reasons for needing a particular addition or change.
There are many on that list with big names that stumble on one or more of the above.
Natalie Portman can't act for shit and she has the tits of an 11-year old girl
Hmmm... sounds like most of the Dr. Who companions.
Did your boss implement a QA process to screen each resistor and discard any that exceed the 2 or 5 percent accuracy?
You can't achieve the increased efficiency with out proper controls.
I need my daily conspiracy fix, damn it!
It was Gov Blagojevich sent by PE Obama to
extort money from mid East governments to fund an invasion of Finland.
"Nice cable you got here, how much is it worth to you?"
Either that or Col Mustard in the library with the candle stick.
Ranjan Foley: Living in a van, down by the Ganges.
Apple should buy it and put it on display at 1 Infinite Loop.
They could paint it many colors with a dancing silhouette on the side
and giant ugly white ear buds around the cockpit.
We still use an HP LC3 at work.
After it crapped out we put it on it's side and set our Midway classics arcade game on top of it. It elevates the game to just the right height and is heavy enough to make a nice solid base.
Nothing can beat them.
Maybe a C-5 Galaxy full of hookers carrying hard drives.
But that might be cost prohibitive for small office use.
Davros: "I find your suggestion intriguing."
I was told wiring in the column. The dealer fixed it for free even though the warranty had expired. IIRC they referred to it as an 'after warranty adjustment'. (and I made a typo, it was a 1989 Grand Prix not 1986)
About the only thing that is truely american is the arrogance.
Best in class baby! USA! USA!
...whoops, the steering wheel on my Pontiac caught on fire. [*]
[*] BTW, this actually happened to me on a 5 year old
1986 Pontiac Grand Prix while I was driving it.
I now drive a Toyota.
Twice, even.
Damn! Those dingo herders are on to something.
In my defense, Nurse Ratchet has not been by with my daily meds yet.
I bet you're fun at parties.
Ha! Dementia detected.
I am tired of people trying to appear insightful by
stating an obvious irony in a sneering and sometimes exaggerated way,
but this research will be of immediate use to all of humanity.
So I say God's speed to those brave Australian scientists and their noble cause.
The world salutes you!
That is impressive as the time is set automatically.
McCain must have used his leet hacking skills to override that function and present a comfortingly familiar 12:00.
[mission impossible theme music]
*tappity tap tap* "I'm in..."
I want my movies on a central server in my house for easy access.
The studios made their views on this pretty clear when they sued a company that designed and installed such setups. They prefer you to pay once for a fragile disc and then pay again after your kids use it as a frisbee. The slog back and forth to a shelf of discs is just a daily affirmation of whose bitch you are.
Dangerous things found in Antarctica:
'The Thing' (Kurt Russel in a Cowboy hat!)
The Borg from Star Trek
Aliens v Predator
Vicious Penguins