I love Microcenter. I used to go to the Fairfax, VA one, but now they have one in Rockville, MD that's pretty nice (and closer to my home). I don't think I've purchased computer components anywhere but Microcenter since I discovered them.
There was a CompUSA in the Alexandria area, near the Landmark Mall, but I think it closed a while ago. I hadn't been there in years, because I didn't care for their selection or rude staff.
But in the first example, it's the truck's fault. You don't merge into another lane without knowing it's clear; the rules aren't different for truckers.
If I did it in my car with great visibility, I'd be responsible for the accident. If a trucker did it, he'd also be responsible for the accident. Same rules.
Its similar to trains. What innovation we had since 1930s for Box Cars, etc? What's wrong with box cars now that need improvement?
And, perhaps you haven't noticed, but they have been getting larger over the years. Also, they're now made from lighter materials so they can carry more stuff. Granted the basic design is the same, but if it's working, what's the problem?
Railroads aren't in the business of using stuff that doesn't work - if there was a problem with the classic box car, they'd either fix it or replace it with something else. There's too much money at stake to do anything else. (If it's available where you live, pick up a copy of this month's Trains Magazine if you'd like to see how much it costs to buy and own a boxcar and plenty of other railroad equipment - it's pretty surprising.)
And this applies in other areas, too - sometimes there's no innovation because none is required.
No, it's not the car's fault. The truck driver must be aware of what's around him at all times. Yes, the car was in the blind spot and doing something dumb that made the truck driver's job harder, but it's still the truck driver's responsibility.
They should have an overheight detector for it. Basically it's a sensor that determines if your vehicle is too tall for the obstruction and flashes lights if it is. (Obviously it needs to placed back before the prior turnoff so the driver has someplace to go when it happens.) This isn't new technology... I see them on low tunnels and the like.
I read this entire thread, hoping for an explanation of the thousands of bugs in dBase IV, but I was disappointed. Your message came the closest, though. If you have something on that topic, I would love to hear it.
Somehow, I knew when I clicked on "Read more" I'd get people bitching about the headlines instead of actually discussing the article. Clearly, I'm not new here.
Get over it. Life's too short to get so upset about this kind of stuff.
I hope so, because if I were Reiser, I certainly wouldn't want my lawyer to have that expression on his face. (For those who haven't clicked on the article, it's a hand-to-the-forehead "I'm screwed and I can't believe this" expression.)
Ever see the "Dirty Jobs" episode where he's at an airport sorting luggage? There is no way LIFO (last in-first out) would be assured, or even probable. The luggage goes through restackings both to and from the plane, plus on the plane it could be crammed in in any order.
Moreover, I can't see how the proposed measure would save an airline money - they'd spend far more money on labor doing the sorting than they would earn, I think.
Your comment implied that the blind spots are far worse on your convertible. Frankly, I don't care whether I'm in it - it's your responsibility to watch out for me if I'm in them, not mine, and if you were to hit me, you would be at fault, not me. Yes, I'm probably trying to pass you (or you're passing me), but what seems to happen a lot on the highways around here is that I get in the left lane, only to come upon someone that's cruising in the left lane at the same speed as the right lane (expand as necessary for wider roads - DC area roads really suck for driving).
What I do is adjust the side mirrors outward so that there's only a little overlap with the rearview mirror. This makes my blind spots shrink such that the largest vehicle I can lose in them is a motorcycle, not a car. Try it sometime - it takes some getting used to, but it helps a lot. I don't know why everyone is trained to adjust the side mirrors so that they overlap with the rearview - it gives you redundant information.
In some situations, you actually WANT the tires to lock up - loose gravel is a good one. But those types of situations are rare - ABS really should be helping overall, but like almost everything else, its value is offset by the fact that few people bother to really understand what they're doing when they're behind the wheel.
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Uh, reread the GP post - he provided anecdotal data only, too.
Yeah, it's in a shopping center on the Rockville Pike.
I love Microcenter. I used to go to the Fairfax, VA one, but now they have one in Rockville, MD that's pretty nice (and closer to my home). I don't think I've purchased computer components anywhere but Microcenter since I discovered them.
There was a CompUSA in the Alexandria area, near the Landmark Mall, but I think it closed a while ago. I hadn't been there in years, because I didn't care for their selection or rude staff.
No, it's the person that ran across the road.
But in the first example, it's the truck's fault. You don't merge into another lane without knowing it's clear; the rules aren't different for truckers.
If I did it in my car with great visibility, I'd be responsible for the accident. If a trucker did it, he'd also be responsible for the accident. Same rules.
And, perhaps you haven't noticed, but they have been getting larger over the years. Also, they're now made from lighter materials so they can carry more stuff. Granted the basic design is the same, but if it's working, what's the problem?
Railroads aren't in the business of using stuff that doesn't work - if there was a problem with the classic box car, they'd either fix it or replace it with something else. There's too much money at stake to do anything else. (If it's available where you live, pick up a copy of this month's Trains Magazine if you'd like to see how much it costs to buy and own a boxcar and plenty of other railroad equipment - it's pretty surprising.)
And this applies in other areas, too - sometimes there's no innovation because none is required.
No, it's not the car's fault. The truck driver must be aware of what's around him at all times. Yes, the car was in the blind spot and doing something dumb that made the truck driver's job harder, but it's still the truck driver's responsibility.
They should have an overheight detector for it. Basically it's a sensor that determines if your vehicle is too tall for the obstruction and flashes lights if it is. (Obviously it needs to placed back before the prior turnoff so the driver has someplace to go when it happens.) This isn't new technology... I see them on low tunnels and the like.
Still, the fact that Atari was worried about the code getting out there is pretty enjoyable.
Yar's Revenge!
Hard to read it, though.
I read this entire thread, hoping for an explanation of the thousands of bugs in dBase IV, but I was disappointed. Your message came the closest, though. If you have something on that topic, I would love to hear it.
(Side note: I go by "RJ" too.)
Somehow, I knew when I clicked on "Read more" I'd get people bitching about the headlines instead of actually discussing the article. Clearly, I'm not new here.
Get over it. Life's too short to get so upset about this kind of stuff.
More like a YEAR!
It's distorted on my copy of XMMS, but Audacity played it better.
Don't bat me!
Don't forget about this prison he designed!
I hope so, because if I were Reiser, I certainly wouldn't want my lawyer to have that expression on his face. (For those who haven't clicked on the article, it's a hand-to-the-forehead "I'm screwed and I can't believe this" expression.)
But I'd have to buy a video camera first... see a problem here? :)
Ever see the "Dirty Jobs" episode where he's at an airport sorting luggage? There is no way LIFO (last in-first out) would be assured, or even probable. The luggage goes through restackings both to and from the plane, plus on the plane it could be crammed in in any order.
Moreover, I can't see how the proposed measure would save an airline money - they'd spend far more money on labor doing the sorting than they would earn, I think.
When you said "hammer" I thought you were talking about this.
Oh, Max, not the Cone of Silence!
(I love Get Smart. I notice some of the others that responded don't get the reference, though.)
Whoa, you have just violated their terms of use!
We also do not allow any links to our site without our express permission...From their website user agreement. There are other gems in there, too - read and enjoy!
Oh no, now I've violated their terms of use! Nooooooooo!
I just found this comment that answers some of my questions - apparently it still is on the road.
Whatever happened to the Slashdot PT Cruiser? Did someone win it? Did they drive it with the Slashdot logos on it?
Your comment implied that the blind spots are far worse on your convertible. Frankly, I don't care whether I'm in it - it's your responsibility to watch out for me if I'm in them, not mine, and if you were to hit me, you would be at fault, not me. Yes, I'm probably trying to pass you (or you're passing me), but what seems to happen a lot on the highways around here is that I get in the left lane, only to come upon someone that's cruising in the left lane at the same speed as the right lane (expand as necessary for wider roads - DC area roads really suck for driving).
What I do is adjust the side mirrors outward so that there's only a little overlap with the rearview mirror. This makes my blind spots shrink such that the largest vehicle I can lose in them is a motorcycle, not a car. Try it sometime - it takes some getting used to, but it helps a lot. I don't know why everyone is trained to adjust the side mirrors so that they overlap with the rearview - it gives you redundant information.
Yeah, but nothing is very useful on ice. :)
In some situations, you actually WANT the tires to lock up - loose gravel is a good one. But those types of situations are rare - ABS really should be helping overall, but like almost everything else, its value is offset by the fact that few people bother to really understand what they're doing when they're behind the wheel.