but after battling against the first few chapters of the jordan 'wheel of time'
Actually, the first few books are quite good if you manage to get past the first few chapters. Shame on Jordan for stretching the whole mess far too wide... I mean, eight-nine books, but at least Rand managed to clean saidar. Fun for the whole family.
Well. If you really like Jordan's cheezy style, you'll definitel/&%/&%762354 gjgdhfg jhsbc. jjjjb. Obscene scene of Shaidar Haran taking over this obese post93044553aaah. aaa. Yep. Enjoy:D
Aw, come on! Just like every technology out there it can be both used and abused. Personally, I think that guns == Pure evil!!!!!!! Come join my crucade!!!1!11!!.:P
Ahem. The university I attend use Netware for their Win9x-network. It's been working great for them (mostly), but there are people like me who manage to step around it and get free prints:P Granted, I spend most of the time on their Solaris-machines, but people keep dragging me away to fix their problems. Ack.
And I'm learning Java in the programming class. It's a great language to teach OOP-newbies like me, and with Supercede's native-mode compiler speed is pretty much decent.
Maybe we should split the web in two? Style (CSS etc) for the uninformed masses, and let us geeks go back to gopher? If I could get my hands on a gopher-server, I'd be more than happy to convert my existing website...:^)
Well, it's pretty much a necessary irony. Kinda reminds me of those people wanting to resurrect gopher, and/.-people kept complaining "why is the document-link http and not gopher?". Chicken/dinosaur-egg-problem, methinks. And besides, jsp is server-side, while Curl is client-side.
everyone has Microsoft TM Qbasic on his or her or its computer
Actually, only the Win9x people enjoy(?) their QBasuck. And regarding your idea of integrating BASUCK into the web browser... I think MS have read your mind! (VBScript, anyone?)
Yep. I don't mind. I far prefer the static nature of PDF pages to who-knows-what-lies-inside HTML pages. I've yet to come across ads/java/javascript embedded in PDF-files. Call me paranoid, but when I'm stuck with Win?dows I do whatever I can to avoid their security faults.
We want your well reasoned answers and we want them now.
IMHO, Curl should curl up in a cat's lap and stay there until it's non-proprietary, meager bin-size and fast enough to scourge the Earth. Then and only then we will see a stream of Curly Disciples taking over the Internet as we know it and provide us with happiness, drowsiness and severely sedated fun.
...Extraterrestrial aliens have been discovered! Courtesy of SOL.no:
The alien life cycle is divided into two distinct stages which are
reminiscent of the alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generational
stages of plants and fungi. Plants produce distinct types of reproductive
cells (spores or gametes) which give rise to genetically distinct types of
organisms. Spores grow into gametophytes, which produce gametes, while
gametes fuse to form sporophytes which produce spores. In the alien
species, the sporophyte stage could be represented by the juvenile stages.
These would create the embryo. The gametophyte stage could be
represented by the adult stages. These would create eggs after gamete
fusion. Such a strategy in might be indicative of an chaotic and dangerous
natural environment (see discussion of hypothetical ancestors). We have
zero knowledge of the genetics of these creatures, and further speculation
on the existence or nature of alien reproductive cells would be unfounded.
The alien morphology seems to be a melange of arthropod and
vertebrate characteristics. The segmented exoskeletal carapace and
variable numbers of limbs are reminiscent of terrestrial arthropods (as well
as armored fishes and reptiles to a lesser extent), while the adult body plan
seems more vertebrate in nature; the presence of a jaw, spine terminating
in a tail and limbs ending in grasping hands and feet as opposed to the
mouthparts, legs and body plan of an arthropod suggest a vertebrate
morphology. The larval legs are articulated via an endoskeleton, which
appears to be covered in a sheath of muscle and a pliable external layer of
protein and silicon. This seems to indicate that the oldest ancestors of
these creatures possessed endoskeletons, and that exoskeletons evolved
later. As is the case with vertebrate evolution in the Silurian and Devonian
periods, the endoskeleton may have evolved first as a means to protect the
CNS, and the exoskeleton could have evolved secondarily; in response to
environmental challenges.
The eggs are complex organisms in and of themselves. They are
responsible for maintaining life support for the larva for an indefinite
amount of time, and must recognize a potential host and distinguish it
from valid members of the nest. The eggs contain rudimentary moving
parts. Once the egg has determined that a host is proximal, it releases the
larva. In the modern species, the egg is flammable, translucent and
unarmored. Their gracile nature in comparison to the adults may be in
response to the security afforded by the nest strategy. Because of these
unusual qualities in an egg, it might be that the egg and larva constitute a
single organism up until the point where the larva is released. The size of
an egg in comparison to the size of the contained larva indicates
substantial internal morphology, consistent with requirements for life
support and sensory systems.
Despite the obvious immediate differences, the organism's basic body plan
may be conserved between the juvenile and adult forms. The larval form
has 8 legs, and while imago forms only appear to have 4 limbs, queens
appear to have 8. All forms have a single articulated tail, implying the
presence of a spine and CNS. As the juveniles posses an endoskeleton it
could be assumed that the adults do as well. The adult head morphology is
quite distinctive. In the post-nymph forms, the mouth contains a secondary
set of jaws on the end of the tongue, and the head is long and curved. In
the modern species, it is probable that the larval form is derived to the
point where a majority of the sensory portions of the larval body remain in
the egg when the larva is released. Anatomy corresponding to the adult
head may be contained within the egg. Accordingly, if the juvenile "air-
sacs" are used for respiration, any adult breathing apparatus would be
located posterior to the hindmost pair of adult legs. Four "vanes" are
visible on the backs of most adults, and six are visible along the backs of
queens. These may function in breathing. Additionally, the head
configuration of the adult may be adaptive in that it would prevent
accidental implantation of an embryo into an adult by a larva, or prevent
intentional implantation by a larva of another species. The legs of the larva
will not easily grasp the adult head, and the ventral "embryopositor" tube
will be subject to attack by the mouthed tongue. This may suggest that
there are competing species of these creatures on the homeworld.
While in the egg, the larva remains suspended in a fluid, suggesting
aquatic origins for this species. The emerging larva retains a thin coating
of the internal fluid, and this layer appears to be caustic, although the
caustic properties are not as dramatic as those displayed by the organism's
blood. The combination of the egg fluid and blood pH indicates drastically
different aquatic environment on the homeworld than on earth. It is
possible that the pH of the egg fluid is closer to the true pH of the oceans
on the homeworld and that the caustic properties of the organism's blood
are due to a combination of modification and adaptation to the parasitic
lifestyle, or the egg maturation process may deplete the egg fluid of its
caustic properties.
It is likely that the caustic properties of the blood are not due to simple pH,
but that other chemical and enzymatic factors are in effect. In addition to
functioning as the medium for an internal transport system, the organism's
"blood" might be its digestive system, which would suggest an extremely
different internal structure than terrestrial standards. The caustic properties
of the blood appear to be more effective on synthetic and organic materials
than on metals, supporting the idea that other chemical and enzymatic
factors are at work, which in turn supports the digestive theory.
Interior carapace pressure might indicate a higher average planetary
pressure than 14 psi. This could be a defense mechanism, or it could
simply be circulatory pressure. The internal physiology of the organism
has yet to be revealed to any great extent, but pulsing "artery-like"
structures have been observed in emergent nymphs, implying some sort of
pumping "heart" organ. Possibly the homeworld is larger or the
atmosphere is heavier than on earth. The larval air sacs/bellows might be a
historical adaptation to living beyond the aqueous environment, but it is
possible that these are a parasitic adaptation, and are not required by the
organism. The degree to which they function is probably dictated by the
atmospheric requirements of the host, but we have no knowledge of the
organism's atmospheric requirements. If such sacs are required, the larva
will not survive in vacuum. The adults appear to function as well
underwater as out of it, implying that the do not use air sacs. It is possible
that inert gasses irritate the adults. Possibly, they breathe using modified
gill structures located in the dorsal vanes.
Body temperature is ambient, perhaps indicating a generally warm
planetary surface temperature, or geothermal habitat requirement. It
remains to be seen how long the imago can survive in a vacuum or sub-
freezing temperatures. The low pH of the blood would seem to indicate a
drastically reduced freezing point. Queens survive extended periods of
transit through both of these environments, and it is possible that other
instar and imago forms may as well. The various adult forms demonstrate
aversion to open flames, but unlike the eggs and nymphs, are not
flammable. This suggests temperature boundaries within the upper limits
of terrestrial environments.
The lack of obvious eyes in any observed stages indicates that the aliens
either live entirely in enclosed or subterranean areas, or that there is no
visible light incident on the surface of the homeworld. If the organisms
lived entirely underground, their size and potential for well populated
nests implies a well developed and robust subterranean ecosystem. If they
lived the entirety of their lives in their nests, they would be dependent
upon the movement of prey and hosts into the nest for survival. It is
possible that they lure these into the nest, but the aliens seem quite capable
and adept at retrieving them as well. If they dwelled on an illuminated
surface for any amount of time, eyes would be a distinct advantage.
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Actually, the first few books are quite good if you manage to get past the first few chapters. Shame on Jordan for stretching the whole mess far too wide... I mean, eight-nine books, but at least Rand managed to clean saidar. Fun for the whole family.
Well. If you really like Jordan's cheezy style, you'll definitel/&%/&%762354 gjgdhfg jhsbc. jjjjb. Obscene scene of Shaidar Haran taking over this obese post93044553aaah. aaa. Yep. Enjoy :D
Well, it ain't gonna happen. After the finishing exams I'll be jumping over to webdesign-class. Much easier on my eyes.
Agreed. BitchX aaall the wayyy... :D
If it WALKS like a troll, KWAKS like a troll, but carries a SIGN that says NOOO TRULL; what would your most likely course of action be?
Aw, come on! Just like every technology out there it can be both used and abused. Personally, I think that guns == Pure evil!!!!!!! Come join my crucade!!!1!11!!. :P
Aaaarghh! My ears! Eustis, you're turning into a penguin. Go right ahead.
And I'm learning Java in the programming class. It's a great language to teach OOP-newbies like me, and with Supercede's native-mode compiler speed is pretty much decent.
Maybe we should split the web in two? Style (CSS etc) for the uninformed masses, and let us geeks go back to gopher? If I could get my hands on a gopher-server, I'd be more than happy to convert my existing website... :^)
Enjoy your fine Saturday.
<hit-and-run-mode>Write your own browser! Only then will you be able to feel happy about yourself. :P </hit-and-run-mode>
Actually, only the Win9x people enjoy(?) their QBasuck. And regarding your idea of integrating BASUCK into the web browser... I think MS have read your mind! (VBScript, anyone?)
Yep. I don't mind. I far prefer the static nature of PDF pages to who-knows-what-lies-inside HTML pages. I've yet to come across ads/java/javascript embedded in PDF-files. Call me paranoid, but when I'm stuck with Win?dows I do whatever I can to avoid their security faults.
We want your well reasoned answers and we want them now.
IMHO, Curl should curl up in a cat's lap and stay there until it's non-proprietary, meager bin-size and fast enough to scourge the Earth. Then and only then we will see a stream of Curly Disciples taking over the Internet as we know it and provide us with happiness, drowsiness and severely sedated fun.
Thanks for your time.