I think it looks more like one of those new ugly Toyota MR2's. On a side note, I don't think anyone should try and recreate the F40, it's the greatest driving machine of all time.
Actually, in the next generation hybrid cars (Due out in 2003 or 2004) according to a Popular Science article, these hybrids will have boosted acceleration. The electric motors coupled with their standard engines gives more power for acceleration. However, the electric motors are not as efficient at higher speeds. If I recall the article correctly, Dodge believes they could reduce 0-60 time by 2 seconds if a system were put on a Viper. I vaguely recall something about 200 extra horses, but I can't say with any certainty that's the case. I believe the "Big Three" are all also going to be putting out hybrids such as SUVs and trucks in the next couple years.
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Okay, so/. should stop posting any stories relating to the USA? Shut up already with this "If it's USA related, it shouldn't be here because that's biased" bullshit. I don't think I've ever seen someone from the US gripe about a story that affects Europe. Not all of us live in Europe y'know. (NOTE: I'm just using Europe as example, so don't pull that "How do you know I'm from Europe?" crap. I don't care where you're from, but if there's a story concerning just the place where you live, I sure as hell won't gripe about it.)
I'm not 100% sure, but with Road Runner in Milwaukee at least, it's somewhere around 50 bucks a month if you don't already have cable, and 40 if you already do. I wish I knew how much the most basic of cable cost though. Maybe that's partly what the extra 10 bucks is for.
If one plans on estimating the calculations (apparently changes) the universe has performed, how can you even make a guess when we still don't even know precisely how old the universe is, and how much matter there is?
And also, why does everything have to be made into a computer of some sort? DNA, and now the whole universe?
Funny. I watch very little TV as it is. I maybe watch one program on the discovery channel, tlc, or the history channel at night, usually before going to bed. That and I'll probably be watching the Simpsons at dinnertime when the syndicated episodes come on at 6. That said, I find I don't have enough time in the day to do everything I want. Work during the day and evenings (depending on when I get up, how much work I have, etc). If I'm not working while I'm home, I try and either get some 3d graphics stuff done, or more traditional art. I also try and have a social life. I find that there just isn't enough time to get all the stuff done I'd like. I could probably stand to spend less time surfing around sites that are pretty trivial, but that probably only takes up about an hour of the day, so I can't see that really giving me all that much more time.
On a side note, I find the moderation of my post, and of the parent post right after this thread funny. How can mine be redundant when it was posted a minute earlier? I know, I know, no use in talking about it, but the moderators are for sure on crack.
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Heh, yep. One time I even got hit by a bird in the domes. I turned the corner, must have startled the bird, and it flew right into me. My friend was on the ground laughing.
For my religion (Call it evolution, physics, science, whatever you want) these terrorists (not just terrorist either, anyone who would rather war than work something out) are quite counterproductive. I've yet to see a confirmed case otherwise.
The article also says that the proliferation of internet auction sites also contributes to the piracy? I don't get it. Is it perhaps because someone bought a program(or whatever) and then decided to sell it, but made a copy of it?
"What we found is a disturbing behavioral trend that violates copyright laws and costs billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs every year,"
If they can't get it for free, what are the odds of them paying for it?
I don't want a video phone. Ever. Well, maybe, if I can turn off the camera that's recording me. I don't want people to call in the morning before I've gotten up. Or what if you just got out of the shower. Sorry, can't think of any better examples, but you get the idea.
BBC Article URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2 006000/2006309.stm (I use it as a reference in this post)
Well, they found pits in the rocks that indicate they've been used repeatedly (perhaps for generations) for the same purpose. Using another object for a specific task repeatedly is a tool, no? Okay, so that's not the exact definition of a tool, but it sure fits the criteria for a tool if you ask me. The stones also took a degree of skill to use, and could take 7 years to master. Hit it too hard, and you smash the inside of the nut, hit it too soft, and you still get nothing. So it's not a matter of just smashing things with a rock. The younger chimps apparently practice too as well, using smaller rocks. One thing they haven't done though, is create tools of different shapes and sizes. Yeah, they could be eating and pooping them out, but the rocks weighed 15 kilograms.
a relief to see some light (cool looking too) during those months of almost constant darkness. Also, are there any other landmasses in the southern hemisphere that ever get to see this, or are they too far from the pole? Occasionally, I remember as a kid, being able to see northern lights, and I live in the northern midwest of the USA.
I would never pay for XP anyway. In fact, I haven't paid for an MS Product in years. Last time I guess you could say I paid was when I bought a new machine about 4-5 years ago. It came with Windows, so I had to pay the obligatory Windows tax. After that, used a pirated 98SE, now Win2k pro, which was supplied from a company I do work for.
Arrrgh, you're right. It appears that it just "hides" the middleware (IE, oe, etc) from the user. Another note, one will not be able to use a version of XP with a stolen key to get the update, and since I refuse to pay for XP, I wouldn't be able to upgrade, so it's a moot point anyway. (Not sure how they'd know ALL the stolen/hacked keys, but I'm guessing they know of a few of the larger warez releases.)
I could be wrong, but I thought the systems (suits) pilots wear to help them with the G-forces just help keep blood from pooling in the lower extremeties. I don't believe they actually pump the blood to the brain. Basically, it's a suit with pockets that fill up with air around the legs to provide some pressure to keep the blood from all going to the legs.
I for one, won't bother watching an analog (tape) copy of a film that's in the theaters, mostly because of the quality. I want to see it in it's full glory. However, thanks to DVD ripping, file sharing, and a cable modem, I sometimes will download a movie and watch it on my PC, as I can get a decent picture and sound. I rarely do this though, as I mentioned before that I like movies in their full glory, and sitting a few feet from my 17 inch monitor and my okay sounding speakers doesn't really cut it. Then again though, I'll gladly watch a movie on my TV where I can lay on the couch or bed (that's what I'm talking about full glory) with just the TV's internal speakers.
I'm assuming that these aircraft that broke the barrier were in steep dives at the time, but do you have any evidence to back it up? All I've read and seen is that the American P-47's came *close* to breaking the sound barrier in steep dives, but was never actually documented as doing such.
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What's funny (or sad perhaps?) is that this review came just a few hours too late for me. I grabbed a copy from my friend's video rental store last night and watched it. I had heard from a few people that it was good, and the store has a limited DVD selection, so I decided to grab it. One thing that bothered me was the realism they claimed to try and achieve. This had me thinking that the movie was at least somewhat realistic, even if it wasn't based on any one particular mission during WWII. If it had been marketed as a WWII action shoot-em-up with guns and torpedos, I would have no problems whatsoever. And really, I thought parts of the movie were kind of entertaining, but it was way too predictable. The forshadowing in the movie (Bill Paxton telling Matthew Mchognngngougngoy that he'll need to sacrifice the lives of some men to save the whole crew) were less forshadowing, and more "this is what is actually going to happen".
All in all, I'm happy I didn't have to pay for the rental.
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I think it looks more like one of those new ugly Toyota MR2's.
On a side note, I don't think anyone should try and recreate the F40, it's the greatest driving machine of all time.
Actually, in the next generation hybrid cars (Due out in 2003 or 2004) according to a Popular Science article, these hybrids will have boosted acceleration. The electric motors coupled with their standard engines gives more power for acceleration. However, the electric motors are not as efficient at higher speeds. If I recall the article correctly, Dodge believes they could reduce 0-60 time by 2 seconds if a system were put on a Viper. I vaguely recall something about 200 extra horses, but I can't say with any certainty that's the case.
I believe the "Big Three" are all also going to be putting out hybrids such as SUVs and trucks in the next couple years.
Okay, so /. should stop posting any stories relating to the USA? Shut up already with this "If it's USA related, it shouldn't be here because that's biased" bullshit. I don't think I've ever seen someone from the US gripe about a story that affects Europe.
Not all of us live in Europe y'know.
(NOTE: I'm just using Europe as example, so don't pull that "How do you know I'm from Europe?" crap. I don't care where you're from, but if there's a story concerning just the place where you live, I sure as hell won't gripe about it.)
I'm not 100% sure, but with Road Runner in Milwaukee at least, it's somewhere around 50 bucks a month if you don't already have cable, and 40 if you already do. I wish I knew how much the most basic of cable cost though. Maybe that's partly what the extra 10 bucks is for.
If one plans on estimating the calculations (apparently changes) the universe has performed, how can you even make a guess when we still don't even know precisely how old the universe is, and how much matter there is?
And also, why does everything have to be made into a computer of some sort? DNA, and now the whole universe?
Very Tall Poles can be Erected with Minimal Effort
Really? Does it come with pr0n or viagra?
Funny. I watch very little TV as it is. I maybe watch one program on the discovery channel, tlc, or the history channel at night, usually before going to bed. That and I'll probably be watching the Simpsons at dinnertime when the syndicated episodes come on at 6.
That said, I find I don't have enough time in the day to do everything I want. Work during the day and evenings (depending on when I get up, how much work I have, etc). If I'm not working while I'm home, I try and either get some 3d graphics stuff done, or more traditional art. I also try and have a social life. I find that there just isn't enough time to get all the stuff done I'd like.
I could probably stand to spend less time surfing around sites that are pretty trivial, but that probably only takes up about an hour of the day, so I can't see that really giving me all that much more time.
On a side note, I find the moderation of my post, and of the parent post right after this thread funny. How can mine be redundant when it was posted a minute earlier? I know, I know, no use in talking about it, but the moderators are for sure on crack.
Where do you find the time for everything?
Heh, yep. One time I even got hit by a bird in the domes. I turned the corner, must have startled the bird, and it flew right into me. My friend was on the ground laughing.
For my religion (Call it evolution, physics, science, whatever you want) these terrorists (not just terrorist either, anyone who would rather war than work something out) are quite counterproductive.
I've yet to see a confirmed case otherwise.
Well hey, I was there, and I created life while I was at it.
The article also says that the proliferation of internet auction sites also contributes to the piracy?
I don't get it. Is it perhaps because someone bought a program(or whatever) and then decided to sell it, but made a copy of it?
"What we found is a disturbing behavioral trend that violates copyright laws and costs billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs every year,"
If they can't get it for free, what are the odds of them paying for it?
I hear yelling Jar Jar Binks in a crowded movie theater is no worse than yelling fire.
I don't want a video phone. Ever. Well, maybe, if I can turn off the camera that's recording me. I don't want people to call in the morning before I've gotten up. Or what if you just got out of the shower. Sorry, can't think of any better examples, but you get the idea.
BBC Article URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2 006000/2006309.stm (I use it as a reference in this post)
Well, they found pits in the rocks that indicate they've been used repeatedly (perhaps for generations) for the same purpose. Using another object for a specific task repeatedly is a tool, no? Okay, so that's not the exact definition of a tool, but it sure fits the criteria for a tool if you ask me. The stones also took a degree of skill to use, and could take 7 years to master. Hit it too hard, and you smash the inside of the nut, hit it too soft, and you still get nothing. So it's not a matter of just smashing things with a rock. The younger chimps apparently practice too as well, using smaller rocks. One thing they haven't done though, is create tools of different shapes and sizes.
Yeah, they could be eating and pooping them out, but the rocks weighed 15 kilograms.
a relief to see some light (cool looking too) during those months of almost constant darkness.
Also, are there any other landmasses in the southern hemisphere that ever get to see this, or are they too far from the pole? Occasionally, I remember as a kid, being able to see northern lights, and I live in the northern midwest of the USA.
I would never pay for XP anyway. In fact, I haven't paid for an MS Product in years. Last time I guess you could say I paid was when I bought a new machine about 4-5 years ago. It came with Windows, so I had to pay the obligatory Windows tax. After that, used a pirated 98SE, now Win2k pro, which was supplied from a company I do work for.
Arrrgh, you're right. It appears that it just "hides" the middleware (IE, oe, etc) from the user.
Another note, one will not be able to use a version of XP with a stolen key to get the update, and since I refuse to pay for XP, I wouldn't be able to upgrade, so it's a moot point anyway. (Not sure how they'd know ALL the stolen/hacked keys, but I'm guessing they know of a few of the larger warez releases.)
Now maybe I'll consider installing XP, since it won't be so damned bloated, and I can choose what I want.
I could be wrong, but I thought the systems (suits) pilots wear to help them with the G-forces just help keep blood from pooling in the lower extremeties. I don't believe they actually pump the blood to the brain. Basically, it's a suit with pockets that fill up with air around the legs to provide some pressure to keep the blood from all going to the legs.
I for one, won't bother watching an analog (tape) copy of a film that's in the theaters, mostly because of the quality. I want to see it in it's full glory. However, thanks to DVD ripping, file sharing, and a cable modem, I sometimes will download a movie and watch it on my PC, as I can get a decent picture and sound. I rarely do this though, as I mentioned before that I like movies in their full glory, and sitting a few feet from my 17 inch monitor and my okay sounding speakers doesn't really cut it.
Then again though, I'll gladly watch a movie on my TV where I can lay on the couch or bed (that's what I'm talking about full glory) with just the TV's internal speakers.
...timeless, AND endless. They keep putting them out afterall.
I'm assuming that these aircraft that broke the barrier were in steep dives at the time, but do you have any evidence to back it up?
All I've read and seen is that the American P-47's came *close* to breaking the sound barrier in steep dives, but was never actually documented as doing such.
What's funny (or sad perhaps?) is that this review came just a few hours too late for me. I grabbed a copy from my friend's video rental store last night and watched it. I had heard from a few people that it was good, and the store has a limited DVD selection, so I decided to grab it.
One thing that bothered me was the realism they claimed to try and achieve. This had me thinking that the movie was at least somewhat realistic, even if it wasn't based on any one particular mission during WWII. If it had been marketed as a WWII action shoot-em-up with guns and torpedos, I would have no problems whatsoever. And really, I thought parts of the movie were kind of entertaining, but it was way too predictable. The forshadowing in the movie (Bill Paxton telling Matthew Mchognngngougngoy that he'll need to sacrifice the lives of some men to save the whole crew) were less forshadowing, and more "this is what is actually going to happen".
All in all, I'm happy I didn't have to pay for the rental.