I started attending university simply because it was the expected thing to do in my family. There wasn't even a question.
But when I got there, I realized--beyond career, diploma, and the like--that I just loved learning! The world is a vast, complex place and you'll find a passionate professor for nearly every subject.
Of course, this is the idealistic view. There are bitter, burnt out people in academia too. But it is one place where you can find people who are entralled, absolutely captivated by a subject. Their enthusiasm can be contagious to the bright students.
Anyway, the point is that I agree. There's more to life than 401K's and paying off one's mortgage. Learning is exciting, and it's too bad that pre-college education, traditional child rearing, and the "work ethic" in America and elsewhere can crush the daylights out of any curiousity children begin with.
"...the net result was that the British industry stalled while Germany (a nation of scofflaws that ignored British IP rights) went from an agarian society to an industrial one."
Go for it. When you do, please use valid XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets. It's sad, but almost funny in its irony: Slashdot will post about incremental Linux kernel patches and always harps about open standards, but Slashdot HTML is several versions behind the times.
"Propellerheads - decksanddrumsandrockandroll. Great DNB. Also, try to find the track "Props Got Mo' Skills" from their "Bang On!" CDS. It was recorded live with a turntable, a sampler, and a microphone. Great."
For security, maybe? If it's physical media, then it would be invulnerable to packet sniffing, compromised passwords, and so forth. After all, right now we have the ability to be a "cashless society," but we still have massive steel bank vaults.
This is the most impressive piece of writing--including all comments and articles--that I have ever read on Slashdot. Thank you.
Also, for what it is worth, I agree. I believe our nation's strength comes largely as a result of the First Amendment. Our ability to criticize, shock, and innovate mostly as we see fit, gives us enormous intellectual freedom of movement.
Amen to that. I've never run an anti-virus app on my system. It's easy enough to avoid double-clicking on britneyspearsnude.exe.
However, I work as a technician at a university in which AV software is useful. Clueless users (is there any other kind?) often bring in Word macros on their floppy discs, for instance.
You call people like Taco professional? These clowns can't master high school grammar. They post duplicate stories. Their HTML is abhorently out of date.
This is one of those recurring topics, like "Should I go to college or get experience?" Well, here are my suggestions; some may be new.
SWITCH MICE HANDS. Spread the wear and tear. I use the mouse right-handed at work, and left-handed at home.
NO COLD HANDS. Wash your hands with warm water, use fingerless gloves, etc. if you're forced to work in a cold office.
GEL KEYBOARD WRIST REST. Not only do they just plain feel good, they will also keep your wrists straight and prevent you from resting your wrists on a hard surface.
TAKE BREAKS. And I don't just mean the occasional water cooler break. Take whole days off with no computer usage. Note that, depending on the damage, it may take several whole days.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS. Use them whenever you can. Even Windows has a surprising amount of shortcuts; you just have to search the web a bit. Example: ALT+SPACE+X to maximize a window.
STRESS REDUCTION. Working at the computer when you're stressed will do lots more damage because your upper body is tense. So exercise, meditate, escape into novels or movies, or whatever helps you kill tension.
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But it also has to do with scarcity. Sure, for movies that play in thousands of theaters across the country several times per day, you're right. But what about waiting for a band that only plays for one night in your town, or not in your town at all? Certain goods and services are worth getting in line for.
You know, some of don't care if we're branded "geeks". If someone wants to relax at home, I say, go for it! If you want to go out, great! But telling other people "this is the only way to have fun on New Year's" is just dumb.
1. I'm a "starving college student," but I plunked down $150 for a leather chair from Office Depot. It is *definitely* worth it--it is super comfortable. I figure, any component like a chair you sit on all day, or a monitor you stare at all day (100 Hz refresh, baby!) is worth spending extra for. Your body is worth more than a few bucks, right?
2. I agree that most of these keyboards are gimmicks. But I love split keyboards. I bought an I-MMT basic split keyboard (no annoying Internet function keys) for $40 a few years ago. Now I'm looking at a basic split-key from Belkin at $22. My arms always feel scrunched up when I type on keyboards without a split.
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Amen to that.
I started attending university simply because it was the expected thing to do in my family. There wasn't even a question.
But when I got there, I realized--beyond career, diploma, and the like--that I just loved learning! The world is a vast, complex place and you'll find a passionate professor for nearly every subject.
Of course, this is the idealistic view. There are bitter, burnt out people in academia too. But it is one place where you can find people who are entralled, absolutely captivated by a subject. Their enthusiasm can be contagious to the bright students.
Anyway, the point is that I agree. There's more to life than 401K's and paying off one's mortgage. Learning is exciting, and it's too bad that pre-college education, traditional child rearing, and the "work ethic" in America and elsewhere can crush the daylights out of any curiousity children begin with.
-Aaron
(email: ashaver [at] pdx [dot] edu)
"...the net result was that the British industry stalled while Germany (a nation of scofflaws that ignored British IP rights) went from an agarian society to an industrial one."
Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
"You're thinking too linearly."
But I'm a visual learner!
Somehow, the idea that someone who's already been suckered into religion, was suckered into advertising, is not too surprising to me.
Go for it. When you do, please use valid XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets. It's sad, but almost funny in its irony: Slashdot will post about incremental Linux kernel patches and always harps about open standards, but Slashdot HTML is several versions behind the times.
Adhere to open standards? Pfft. I think they'll do that right about the time they admit their MP3 habit is theft.
By taking the time to respond to it, what does that make you?
you're going to be late, hot, slow, and over-complicated
Strangely enough, that's why my girlfriend left me.
"Propellerheads - decksanddrumsandrockandroll. Great DNB. Also, try to find the track "Props Got Mo' Skills" from their "Bang On!" CDS. It was recorded live with a turntable, a sampler, and a microphone. Great."
Propellerheads are big beat, not drum and bass.
Comprehensive electronic music reference:6
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=C447
Recently, I searched for a new keyboard, one that didn't have any freaking internet keys, screwy arrow keys, tiny backspace, or mushy response.
I decided on a KeyTronic. It's "old school." No junk. Full size keys. Cheap too. Twenty-something bucks.
Err, wait. Stop flamers by... flaming!?
Riiiiiiight.
For security, maybe? If it's physical media, then it would be invulnerable to packet sniffing, compromised passwords, and so forth. After all, right now we have the ability to be a "cashless society," but we still have massive steel bank vaults.
This is the most impressive piece of writing--including all comments and articles--that I have ever read on Slashdot. Thank you.
Also, for what it is worth, I agree. I believe our nation's strength comes largely as a result of the First Amendment. Our ability to criticize, shock, and innovate mostly as we see fit, gives us enormous intellectual freedom of movement.
Amen to that. I've never run an anti-virus app on my system. It's easy enough to avoid double-clicking on britneyspearsnude.exe.
However, I work as a technician at a university in which AV software is useful. Clueless users (is there any other kind?) often bring in Word macros on their floppy discs, for instance.
You call people like Taco professional? These clowns can't master high school grammar. They post duplicate stories. Their HTML is abhorently out of date.
Professional? Bahahaha!
I use a Fellowes gel wrist rest to prevent my wrists from resting on the desk or bending. Works well. It's $15-20 at Office Depot or online.
I second that. I own a Samsung ML-1210 as well and it works beautifully. It has good reviews in the press as well.
This is one of those recurring topics, like "Should I go to college or get experience?" Well, here are my suggestions; some may be new.
SWITCH MICE HANDS. Spread the wear and tear. I use the mouse right-handed at work, and left-handed at home.
NO COLD HANDS. Wash your hands with warm water, use fingerless gloves, etc. if you're forced to work in a cold office.
GEL KEYBOARD WRIST REST. Not only do they just plain feel good, they will also keep your wrists straight and prevent you from resting your wrists on a hard surface.
TAKE BREAKS. And I don't just mean the occasional water cooler break. Take whole days off with no computer usage. Note that, depending on the damage, it may take several whole days.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS. Use them whenever you can. Even Windows has a surprising amount of shortcuts; you just have to search the web a bit. Example: ALT+SPACE+X to maximize a window.
STRESS REDUCTION. Working at the computer when you're stressed will do lots more damage because your upper body is tense. So exercise, meditate, escape into novels or movies, or whatever helps you kill tension.
But it also has to do with scarcity. Sure, for movies that play in thousands of theaters across the country several times per day, you're right. But what about waiting for a band that only plays for one night in your town, or not in your town at all? Certain goods and services are worth getting in line for.
You know, some of don't care if we're branded "geeks". If someone wants to relax at home, I say, go for it! If you want to go out, great! But telling other people "this is the only way to have fun on New Year's" is just dumb.
Maybe they just, um, are delisted due to paranoia, perhaps justified?
If it were justified, then it would not be paranoia. (Paranoia is characterized by excessive or irrational suspicion.)
Actually, scientists from the planet Lemar have determined that it is psychogastically impossible for Jack Lloyd to act.
A couple points:
1. I'm a "starving college student," but I plunked down $150 for a leather chair from Office Depot. It is *definitely* worth it--it is super comfortable. I figure, any component like a chair you sit on all day, or a monitor you stare at all day (100 Hz refresh, baby!) is worth spending extra for. Your body is worth more than a few bucks, right?
2. I agree that most of these keyboards are gimmicks. But I love split keyboards. I bought an I-MMT basic split keyboard (no annoying Internet function keys) for $40 a few years ago. Now I'm looking at a basic split-key from Belkin at $22. My arms always feel scrunched up when I type on keyboards without a split.
Regards.
Then you wouldn't get a discount. If newsletters bounce, then just get a new anonymous card!