I will buy the next GTA as they are always creative with their settings, From the 80's Miami, to the 90's in LA, and the 2000's in New York. I would love a 60's or 70's setting in San Fran. Or perhaps going global with GTA once again, and getting in GTA: London in the 60's or 70's.
I work for a rather large software company, and I am one of the many engineers. In the 6 years I have worked here I have worked with a total of 3 women. Most of them were VERY competent programmers. In contrast I cannot count how many men I have worked with, sure enough the number would be in the hundreds.
Back in college (6 years ago), we had similar ratios in all the CS classes, and even in the upper division physics classes. However, my upper division social classes were DOMINATED by women.
I don't want to sound sexist or mysognistic, but I don't think we need more women in engineering any more than we need more male social workers. I think we need more people doing exactly what they want to do; if that fits a pattern, so be it; just as long as we don't restrict people from being in any profession.
I am not sure how the numbers were calculated as it has been a LONG time since I worked on this. I know that these were all convicted (as in guilty). The rest I don't remember. Sorry. ..I could try and find out again if you are interested.
I have ADD, I know it's not the same as ADHD, but it has similar tendencies. My current cure for all things related to ADD is a Zippo. I always carry a Zippo lighter with me, it keeps my hands busy while I am trying to concentrate. For me it helps enough that I don't need meds. My sister has a more severe form of ADD, she is on Imipromene (spelling anyone?). She also has keychain like my Zippo to keep her busy when trying to concentrate. ADD kind of sucks (especially for my fiance who has to suffer through my inability to stay focused sometimes), but it does make for great humorous moments.
Usually I only ask a C++ guy, "What the HELL is this template of a template of a class of a template crap? Couldn't you have written ONE line of comment for this?" But then again, I am a C guy.;)
You are completely correct with your monitor suggestion. Especially with those people who are not "technologically inclined". I also tell them (or show them how) to set the refresh rate at something above 80Hz if possible (most non-tech people with 60Hz refresh rates are amazed that I can sit in front of a monitor all day and not get a headache).
Lets assume that the DMCA was passed, not as an enforcement tool. That means that the representatives passing this bill had no knowledge of the possibility of the DMCA for "strongarm tactics" by the RIAA and the MPAA. Since this bill is benefitial to the RIAA and the MPAA, we can assume they would back such a bill. Anyone who was given money from the RIAA and/or the MPAA can be assumed to be a supporter/proponent of the RIAA's and the MPAA's use of this bill. Since the RIAA and the MPAA did in fact lobby heavily to ensure the DMCA was passed, we can assume that the representatives that did vote for this bill were in fact supporters/proponents of the RIAA and the MPAA. Hence our inital statement is false, and the DMCA was passed as an enforcement tool for the RIAA and the MPAA.
It has been a LONG time since I have had to do any sort of logical proof. So that one is probably full of holes. Please don't crucify me if it is.
Even if this throws out the DMCA, RIAA and the MPAA will just try again with another law to ensure that you are only listening/watching things THEY signed, and making sure you pay WAY to much for them. As long as they have $$ there will be plenty of copyright laws.
This whole suffix th[EDITED BY ING Investments] is really gett[EDITED BY ING Investments] out of hand! Companys will sue anybody for anyth[EDITED BY ING Investments]. Guess we are just go[EDITED BY ING Investments] to have to deal with it. ..
I don't know about you but having two separate studies, one from a "University" in Japan, and one from NASA, I am more likely to choose the side that NASA is on!;)
It does seem strange that the Japan one says it causes ADD and the NASA one says it cures ADD! WTF?
I would agree that this is going to end the same way! But the answer is in your statement, "Fast foreward a year and a half". Nothing happens quickly in our legal system.
I was one of the 2000+ people who bought that card. I will say that I am not looking forward to the legal battle, but I will go through with it, just because Best Buy has acted so harshly and inappropriately for circumstances. I am willing to go the whole way!
Besides your obvious flame-bait, I will take the time to show you the other legal systems I have lived under or have some rudamentry knowledge of:
Mexican legal system: This is a contradiction, the system, though improving, is geared toward helping those with money, criminal law or otherwise. Any argument/arrest can be overturned with money. At least in the US, crime convictions are high even in the upper class. Since I live very close to mexico I have witnessed several miscomings. The major one that sticks out in my mind is a friend who died in a TJ jail after a accident. A car pulled out infront of his motorcycle injuring him severly, he was placed in jail cause he could did not have mexican auto insurance,though it was the other driver's fault. He died waiting for bail money from his family.
British legal system: Guilty until proven innocent. Nuff said.
Chineese legal system: GUILTY. You would be lucky if you even went to trial for some crimes.
Any islamic or fundamentalist country: Need I go on?
I am not saying we have the best legal system, just that in our legal system, though better than most, we do have a few drawbacks. This petswarehouse example is one of them. But the real purpose of the legal system, to punish criminals and protect property, is protected in the USA quite well.
I think pets warehouse should reconcider what they have done and what they are doing to their reputation. If I have a problem with your flame, I am not going to sue you, I am going to defend my comments.
From GTA3 "Is your work taking time away from more important things like watching wrestling? There's a solution! Sue someone! See the great thing about this country is that you can sue anyone, and probably win, or at least get a settlement!"
GAWD things like this tick me off! I know we have a great legal system comparitivly, but I still hate that feeling I get from stories like these. I guess I am just going to have to form my own country full of/.'ers. ..
I think we also have to concider that fact that we might contaminate Europa. Our satilites and shuttles are capable of taking our bateria and such into space, SOME SURVIVE!! It is a real possibility that we could "colonize" a small planet that is capable of holding life just by landing on it! YIKES! Even some forms of insects are capable of being COMPLETELY frozen solid, sent into space and retrieved.
Ok, but NOTICE, that this article has over 700 comments, whereas the one's below it top off near 100-200. At least we are all passionate (in a good or a bad way) about a day about passion!
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Here, here!
I will buy the next GTA as they are always creative with their settings, From the 80's Miami, to the 90's in LA, and the 2000's in New York. I would love a 60's or 70's setting in San Fran. Or perhaps going global with GTA once again, and getting in GTA: London in the 60's or 70's.
Reminds me of playing Buck Rogers Countdown to Doomsday and weilding a Nano Sword.
I work for a rather large software company, and I am one of the many engineers. In the 6 years I have worked here I have worked with a total of 3 women. Most of them were VERY competent programmers. In contrast I cannot count how many men I have worked with, sure enough the number would be in the hundreds.
Back in college (6 years ago), we had similar ratios in all the CS classes, and even in the upper division physics classes. However, my upper division social classes were DOMINATED by women.
I don't want to sound sexist or mysognistic, but I don't think we need more women in engineering any more than we need more male social workers. I think we need more people doing exactly what they want to do; if that fits a pattern, so be it; just as long as we don't restrict people from being in any profession.
McD
I wish I had mod points for you.
I have a lot of friends that work at AT&T, the stories they tell are a mix of horror and humor.
I am not sure how the numbers were calculated as it has been a LONG time since I worked on this. I know that these were all convicted (as in guilty). The rest I don't remember. Sorry. . .I could try and find out again if you are interested.
McD
I did a piece a while back on average sentences. The statistics are mind-blowing.
# Rape (all types) (116 Days Average sentence)
# Nonnegligent Manslaughter (2.7 Years average sentence)
# Robbery (PHYSICALLY robbing a "brick and mortar" place) (46 days average sentence)
# Aggravated Assault (11 days average sentence)
# Larceny/Theft and Motor Vehicle Theft (2 days average)
That should kind of put this in perspective for you. NOTE this is time they served in prison. Data comes from 1995 if that helps any.
McD
I have ADD, I know it's not the same as ADHD, but it has similar tendencies. My current cure for all things related to ADD is a Zippo. I always carry a Zippo lighter with me, it keeps my hands busy while I am trying to concentrate. For me it helps enough that I don't need meds. My sister has a more severe form of ADD, she is on Imipromene (spelling anyone?). She also has keychain like my Zippo to keep her busy when trying to concentrate. ADD kind of sucks (especially for my fiance who has to suffer through my inability to stay focused sometimes), but it does make for great humorous moments.
Good luck!
McD
Usually I only ask a C++ guy, "What the HELL is this template of a template of a class of a template crap? Couldn't you have written ONE line of comment for this?" But then again, I am a C guy. ;)
You are completely correct with your monitor suggestion. Especially with those people who are not "technologically inclined". I also tell them (or show them how) to set the refresh rate at something above 80Hz if possible (most non-tech people with 60Hz refresh rates are amazed that I can sit in front of a monitor all day and not get a headache).
McD
LOL! If I had mod points, you would have gotten one!
Give new definition to the word "leaked"
McD
3GUpload
3GVisionCorrection
REALLY help you use the most of your phone with minimal spending.
McD
Lets assume that the DMCA was passed, not as an enforcement tool. That means that the representatives passing this bill had no knowledge of the possibility of the DMCA for "strongarm tactics" by the RIAA and the MPAA. Since this bill is benefitial to the RIAA and the MPAA, we can assume they would back such a bill. Anyone who was given money from the RIAA and/or the MPAA can be assumed to be a supporter/proponent of the RIAA's and the MPAA's use of this bill. Since the RIAA and the MPAA did in fact lobby heavily to ensure the DMCA was passed, we can assume that the representatives that did vote for this bill were in fact supporters/proponents of the RIAA and the MPAA. Hence our inital statement is false, and the DMCA was passed as an enforcement tool for the RIAA and the MPAA.
It has been a LONG time since I have had to do any sort of logical proof. So that one is probably full of holes. Please don't crucify me if it is.
McD
Even if this throws out the DMCA, RIAA and the MPAA will just try again with another law to ensure that you are only listening/watching things THEY signed, and making sure you pay WAY to much for them. As long as they have $$ there will be plenty of copyright laws.
McD
This whole suffix th[EDITED BY ING Investments] is really gett[EDITED BY ING Investments] out of hand! Companys will sue anybody for anyth[EDITED BY ING Investments]. Guess we are just go[EDITED BY ING Investments] to have to deal with it. . .
McD
LOL!
(SONG LYRICS)
Oh no! There goes Toho!!
GO GO MOZILLA!
Wow, that would be so much more impressive if there was an argument behind it. . .
I know this are going to be a quick list:
Mentalhealth.com
NASA
Violence
I don't know about you but having two separate studies, one from a "University" in Japan, and one from NASA, I am more likely to choose the side that NASA is on! ;)
It does seem strange that the Japan one says it causes ADD and the NASA one says it cures ADD! WTF?
MCDI have seen this done with Cockaroaches and the like, but never with a mammal! I wonder if this effects their life span at all?
McD
I would agree that this is going to end the same way! But the answer is in your statement, "Fast foreward a year and a half". Nothing happens quickly in our legal system.
I was one of the 2000+ people who bought that card. I will say that I am not looking forward to the legal battle, but I will go through with it, just because Best Buy has acted so harshly and inappropriately for circumstances. I am willing to go the whole way!
McD
So would posting your own version of deltree or rm would be illegal? They are potentially destructive. . .
Besides your obvious flame-bait, I will take the time to show you the other legal systems I have lived under or have some rudamentry knowledge of:
Mexican legal system:
This is a contradiction, the system, though improving, is geared toward helping those with money, criminal law or otherwise. Any argument/arrest can be overturned with money. At least in the US, crime convictions are high even in the upper class. Since I live very close to mexico I have witnessed several miscomings. The major one that sticks out in my mind is a friend who died in a TJ jail after a accident. A car pulled out infront of his motorcycle injuring him severly, he was placed in jail cause he could did not have mexican auto insurance,though it was the other driver's fault. He died waiting for bail money from his family.
British legal system:
Guilty until proven innocent. Nuff said.
Chineese legal system:
GUILTY. You would be lucky if you even went to trial for some crimes.
Any islamic or fundamentalist country:
Need I go on?
I am not saying we have the best legal system, just that in our legal system, though better than most, we do have a few drawbacks. This petswarehouse example is one of them. But the real purpose of the legal system, to punish criminals and protect property, is protected in the USA quite well.
I think pets warehouse should reconcider what they have done and what they are doing to their reputation. If I have a problem with your flame, I am not going to sue you, I am going to defend my comments.
McD
From GTA3
/.'ers. . .
"Is your work taking time away from more important things like watching wrestling? There's a solution! Sue someone! See the great thing about this country is that you can sue anyone, and probably win, or at least get a settlement!"
GAWD things like this tick me off! I know we have a great legal system comparitivly, but I still hate that feeling I get from stories like these. I guess I am just going to have to form my own country full of
McD
I think we also have to concider that fact that we might contaminate Europa. Our satilites and shuttles are capable of taking our bateria and such into space, SOME SURVIVE!! It is a real possibility that we could "colonize" a small planet that is capable of holding life just by landing on it! YIKES! Even some forms of insects are capable of being COMPLETELY frozen solid, sent into space and retrieved.
McD
I was just thinking, "Hmm, I know some one is going to put something up about pr0n!" :) Hey, if WAP pr0n is profitable. . .
I can't wait till they integrate a RGB unit that can display any color and create a full color image. Then I can beam a movie directly into my brain.
McD
LOL! In a poll where CowboyNeal is leading, NOTHING is offtopic! ;)
Ok, but NOTICE, that this article has over 700 comments, whereas the one's below it top off near 100-200. At least we are all passionate (in a good or a bad way) about a day about passion!
AND NICE QUOTE!!!