In general, that might be fine if you are renting. But in this case, only free accounts were closed. Of course, this page states that you can still retrieve your data upon request:
3. If you want a copy of your weblogs.com-hosted website, post a comment here, include the URL of the site. Sometime after July 1, 2004, I will export all the requested sites, without their membership groups. You can then download them and do with them as you wish. I won't export them before July 1, and this is a one-time offer.
If you had paid for their services, you'd still have access to that data without jumping through a bunch of hoops.
Besides, if you're relying on storing any amount of data (terabytes or not) for temporary backup on a FREE blogging service, then you get exactly what you pay for; especially when the service is designed to host journal entries, not terabytes of data.
"The idea of trying to free up 50Mb by clicking through page after page of email going "select... delete..." does not appeal."
What about selecting and deleting 500MB worth of space? I don't have a gmail account, so I don't know if there's an easier way to do it other than the way you just described it. However, if I had a choice to clean up 50MB or 500MB, I think I'd choose the former even if I had to do it every other month or so.
I'm not saying 100MB ought to be enough for anyone, but it's good enough for me. Well, for the time being, at least. But I definitely agree about being able to keep the same address. I don't want to imagine changing my account information on all the sites I've ever registered, as well as informing all my contacts. That would be a serious nuisance.
I'll probably end up opening a gmail account anyway. Heh. But, it's nice to know that my Yahoo! account is more usable now.
To oversimplify, most martial arts teach self-defense, not to street-fight every chance you get. If you're looking for a reason to fight, then you're not learning it for the right reasons or the way it's intended to be learned.
A mugger asking you for your wallet is not reason enough to engage in combat unless you are being physically attacked or threatened, in which case there would obviously be no choice but to defend yourself. If you are a practioner of any true martial art and have reached any respectable level, there is also the chance that you can seriously, or fatally, injure someone. I personally don't believe a wallet is worth the risk of hurting myself or someone else.
Most people who do not practice martial arts are led to believe it's all about fighting; this couldn't be further from the truth. It's more about making sure you're able to defend yourself when needed and improving your life for yourself and those around you. At least, that's the way I've seen it from my experiences as a student.
No, for a proper noun, or for a plural ending in "s", it is not necessary to add the extra "s" after the apostrophy. So Mr Burns' is infact quite correct.
You are semi-correct, but only when referring to American-English, as we have adapted different styles to punctuation. That's the way I've been taught here in the US about possesive proper nouns. People in the UK, however, may beg to differ. It seems in the UK, for proper nouns, an 's' must be used after the apostrophe. Only pluralized nouns do without the extra 's' at the end; same as we do here.
There's a great book called Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss which explains quite humo[u]rously how to correctly use punctuation in proper English; at times comparing our (American) English with theirs. This is where I've learned the subtle differences. It really is a great read for people who want to learn more about punctuation in the English language. That may sound weird, but the book does a great job of clearing up some confusion about punctuation usage.
However, she makes very minimal references to grammar. So, for those of you looking to improve your grammar skills, you'll have to look elsewhere.
No offense buddy, but I believe that PS2 games are like 640 by 480 might look better on a blurry TV set.
If you've ever owned a Dreamcast and have used the Dreamcast VGA cable to play on your monitor, it was significantly better than on TV in video quality despite only being able to display 640x480 resolution. Unfortunately, not all DC games supported this "high" VGA resolution; usually, only the older games lacked VGA support.
But going back to the grandparent post, here's the answer which is listed in the FAQ section of PS2 Linux Community site:
Can I use the monitor cable with commercial PlayStation 2 games and a monitor ?
In general, no. The Computer Monitor Cable (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) which is provided in the kit will work with PlayStation 2 software that outputs VESA compatible signals. Currently, there are very few commercial PlayStation 2 games available that output in VESA display modes (varies within territory). Very few games offer alternatives to the TV signal standards NTSC and PAL, which cannot be displayed on most computer monitors.
The list is growing however, with games such as Socom offering 'progressive scan' options. Some users have been able to play games that support progressive scan options on their monitors. Please note that playstation2-linux.com does not offer customer support in configuring this to work.
Yes, never underestimate the stupidity of the general public. I don't exactly remember the source of the quote (although I'm sure it's from a movie of some sort), but it sure seems to fit: "A person is smart. People are dumb."
You're right. I also remember hearing it from a movie, so I had to look it up to be sure: Agent Kay in "Men In Black"(The reference is about half way down the page.)
Although I don't doubt that it may have happened on occasion, I think that may be a bit of an exaggeration. I sincerely think it's not THAT common. I know my cousins would probably laugh at me if I asked them if it were true.
But you are right, in general most Koreans LOVE SPAM. I'm definitely guilty! (As is the rest of my family, heh.)
Maybe you'd be a nazi too, if you had your land stolen in WW1 and your country humiliatingly crushed. What kind of argument is that? Historical background may explain racism, but it doesn't excuse it.
Fine, I see your point, but in no way am I excusing racism. I understand that my post wasn't much of an argument, but perhaps my personal feelings got in the way of writing a more thought-out reply. Maybe I should have used the term 'xenophobia' instead? Not that you'd agree or would make things better, but I just wanted to clarify my stance.
However, don't you think the comparison to Nazis is a little bit extreme and unfair? I don't remember Koreans trying to retaliate by attempting to wipe out an entire race based solely on their nationality.
Probably, his beef is that he lives in Korea and he hates it there. Can't blame him.
If the problem is that simple, as you stated, and he does in fact hate it there, then why doesn't he just leave? And I'd be interested in hearing why you couldn't blame him. (I'm not starting anything, I'm genuinely curious.) After all, if it was a more complicated matter, then I would rather understand why he hates it there, yet is forced to be there against his will, so I don't lash out against him in the future.
If I were in Korea, I'd be more inclined to educate the ignorant rather than chastise them for something they may not even be aware of. (Or rather, not spread negative propaganda, especially on Slashdot, of all places.) I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions who are more culturally aware and sensitive towards other countries, even if they are not the majority.
Maybe you'd be racist too if you had countless invasions in your homeland over the centuries by many countries all trying to take over your land and wipe out your entire culture and being. Seriously, why don't you learn about their history first and understand why they might be the way they are before bashing them and everything they do.
I've noticed countless posts by you, and all of them seemingly against Korea and their citizens. What's your beef against them anyway? I'm not saying their society is perfect, but what society is? You are no better than the people that you preach against, especially if you think Koreans are the most evil people on the planet. For everything negative you find about someone or something, there probably is something equally as good.
Why? I find it grammatically correct, though a bit odd in the reference to the tail-wagging puppy.
Sorry for being nitpicky, but the purpose of engrish.com is to poke fun at what people or companies put up on display to pass off as normal English as a means of design, rather than function (i.e. to look "cool" and/or more "contemporary," rather than trying to communicate/translate).
Not for trying to be humorous, which, in this case, I think they were aiming for.
Good lookout. You are correct about the references to the kimchee fermentation process, instead of "pickling" (well, in the sense that Westerners are more accustomed to).
Depending on the type of vegetable used for kimchee (and you didn't mention one of my favorites veg used: korean radish), sometimes, I like it when it's just made.
As for rotten, well, hopefully you'll have eaten it before it got that bad. Then again, if it gets left out too long in the fermentation process, you can make excellent tasting kimchee jigae (with SPAM [please note the CAPS], naturally)! ^_^
I thought apostrophes were acceptable when using acronyms or abbreviations where adding just an 's' may confuse the intended meaning.
For example, if puralization of DVD was "DVDs" instead of "DVD's," it may seem like the 's' can be a part of the acronym in the former. So, the apostrophe makes it less confusing.
I think people just confuse this by adding apostrophes to everything. Probably the same kind of people who don't know how to use "their, there, and they're" properly or don't know when to use "its or it's."
You don't see this often because manufacturers check for this sort of thing, and don't generally let defective CRT's leave the factory.
Am I to understand that manufacturers of LCD displays knowingly allow a certain percentage of faulty monitors with dead pixels to be distributed and sold?
This is a legitimate question. I'm just wondering if it's the nature of LCD's (or specific types) to fail more due to the technology itself or the lack of careful attention by QA.
Quote: But most stories are posted 20-30 minutes before they go live. This time window gives other authors a chance to take a look at them. To fix spelling, to check for dupes (HAH!) or even to reject the story outright!
I thought it should be the other way around: To fix spelling, check for dupes, or reject the story BEFORE submitting/posting. Why would someone want to pay for this? Wouldn't that mean non-subscribers reap the benefits in the end? (Other than getting to the links first before they get slashdotted).
Slashdot Mirror
- "In general, suppose I'm renting storage space?"
In general, that might be fine if you are renting. But in this case, only free accounts were closed. Of course, this page states that you can still retrieve your data upon request:- 3. If you want a copy of your weblogs.com-hosted website, post a comment here, include the URL of the site. Sometime after July 1, 2004, I will export all the requested sites, without their membership groups. You can then download them and do with them as you wish. I won't export them before July 1, and this is a one-time offer.
If you had paid for their services, you'd still have access to that data without jumping through a bunch of hoops.Besides, if you're relying on storing any amount of data (terabytes or not) for temporary backup on a FREE blogging service, then you get exactly what you pay for; especially when the service is designed to host journal entries, not terabytes of data.
- "The idea of trying to free up 50Mb by clicking through page after page of email going "select... delete..." does not appeal."
What about selecting and deleting 500MB worth of space? I don't have a gmail account, so I don't know if there's an easier way to do it other than the way you just described it. However, if I had a choice to clean up 50MB or 500MB, I think I'd choose the former even if I had to do it every other month or so.I'm not saying 100MB ought to be enough for anyone, but it's good enough for me. Well, for the time being, at least. But I definitely agree about being able to keep the same address. I don't want to imagine changing my account information on all the sites I've ever registered, as well as informing all my contacts. That would be a serious nuisance.
I'll probably end up opening a gmail account anyway. Heh. But, it's nice to know that my Yahoo! account is more usable now.
I suggest you follow the link to the title of the book. I was correct.
To oversimplify, most martial arts teach self-defense, not to street-fight every chance you get. If you're looking for a reason to fight, then you're not learning it for the right reasons or the way it's intended to be learned.
A mugger asking you for your wallet is not reason enough to engage in combat unless you are being physically attacked or threatened, in which case there would obviously be no choice but to defend yourself. If you are a practioner of any true martial art and have reached any respectable level, there is also the chance that you can seriously, or fatally, injure someone. I personally don't believe a wallet is worth the risk of hurting myself or someone else.
Most people who do not practice martial arts are led to believe it's all about fighting; this couldn't be further from the truth. It's more about making sure you're able to defend yourself when needed and improving your life for yourself and those around you. At least, that's the way I've seen it from my experiences as a student.
You are semi-correct, but only when referring to American-English, as we have adapted different styles to punctuation. That's the way I've been taught here in the US about possesive proper nouns. People in the UK, however, may beg to differ. It seems in the UK, for proper nouns, an 's' must be used after the apostrophe. Only pluralized nouns do without the extra 's' at the end; same as we do here.
There's a great book called Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss which explains quite humo[u]rously how to correctly use punctuation in proper English; at times comparing our (American) English with theirs. This is where I've learned the subtle differences. It really is a great read for people who want to learn more about punctuation in the English language. That may sound weird, but the book does a great job of clearing up some confusion about punctuation usage.
However, she makes very minimal references to grammar. So, for those of you looking to improve your grammar skills, you'll have to look elsewhere.
If you've ever owned a Dreamcast and have used the Dreamcast VGA cable to play on your monitor, it was significantly better than on TV in video quality despite only being able to display 640x480 resolution. Unfortunately, not all DC games supported this "high" VGA resolution; usually, only the older games lacked VGA support.
But going back to the grandparent post, here's the answer which is listed in the FAQ section of PS2 Linux Community site:
In general, no. The Computer Monitor Cable (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) which is provided in the kit will work with PlayStation 2 software that outputs VESA compatible signals. Currently, there are very few commercial PlayStation 2 games available that output in VESA display modes (varies within territory). Very few games offer alternatives to the TV signal standards NTSC and PAL, which cannot be displayed on most computer monitors.
The list is growing however, with games such as Socom offering 'progressive scan' options. Some users have been able to play games that support progressive scan options on their monitors. Please note that playstation2-linux.com does not offer customer support in configuring this to work.
I found this site as a good way to learn English if you're Japanese, or vice versa.
I don't see that as being an advantage to anyone, even microsoft. Could someone please tell me why they're doing this?
A: Why does a dog lick its balls?
(Sorry to answer a question with a question, but I'm sure you see where I'm going with this...)
- Yes, never underestimate the stupidity of the general public. I don't exactly remember the source of the quote (although I'm sure it's from a movie of some sort), but it sure seems to fit: "A person is smart. People are dumb."
You're right. I also remember hearing it from a movie, so I had to look it up to be sure: Agent Kay in "Men In Black" (The reference is about half way down the page.)I'm not sure if it's the lack of caffeine today, but that was damn hilarious! Well deserved 'Funny' mod.
It's only in beta version now, but you should try the new google toolbar. You can control the pop-ups within IE.
Although I don't doubt that it may have happened on occasion, I think that may be a bit of an exaggeration. I sincerely think it's not THAT common. I know my cousins would probably laugh at me if I asked them if it were true.
But you are right, in general most Koreans LOVE SPAM. I'm definitely guilty! (As is the rest of my family, heh.)
I thought it was the one with the biggest breasts? Did they change the qualifications around?
Maybe you'd be a nazi too, if you had your land stolen in WW1 and your country humiliatingly crushed. What kind of argument is that? Historical background may explain racism, but it doesn't excuse it.
Fine, I see your point, but in no way am I excusing racism. I understand that my post wasn't much of an argument, but perhaps my personal feelings got in the way of writing a more thought-out reply. Maybe I should have used the term 'xenophobia' instead? Not that you'd agree or would make things better, but I just wanted to clarify my stance.
However, don't you think the comparison to Nazis is a little bit extreme and unfair? I don't remember Koreans trying to retaliate by attempting to wipe out an entire race based solely on their nationality.
Probably, his beef is that he lives in Korea and he hates it there. Can't blame him.
If the problem is that simple, as you stated, and he does in fact hate it there, then why doesn't he just leave? And I'd be interested in hearing why you couldn't blame him. (I'm not starting anything, I'm genuinely curious.) After all, if it was a more complicated matter, then I would rather understand why he hates it there, yet is forced to be there against his will, so I don't lash out against him in the future.
If I were in Korea, I'd be more inclined to educate the ignorant rather than chastise them for something they may not even be aware of. (Or rather, not spread negative propaganda, especially on Slashdot, of all places.) I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions who are more culturally aware and sensitive towards other countries, even if they are not the majority.
"Yeah, they could call it the Thaibook!
I think Thaipad would be a good choice."
Don't you mean PadThai?
I know, I know... don't quit my day job.
You sound like Sean Connery.
I'll take TheRapists for $200, Alex.
Maybe you'd be racist too if you had countless invasions in your homeland over the centuries by many countries all trying to take over your land and wipe out your entire culture and being. Seriously, why don't you learn about their history first and understand why they might be the way they are before bashing them and everything they do.
I've noticed countless posts by you, and all of them seemingly against Korea and their citizens. What's your beef against them anyway? I'm not saying their society is perfect, but what society is? You are no better than the people that you preach against, especially if you think Koreans are the most evil people on the planet. For everything negative you find about someone or something, there probably is something equally as good.
This needs to be submitted to Engrish.com
Why? I find it grammatically correct, though a bit odd in the reference to the tail-wagging puppy.
Sorry for being nitpicky, but the purpose of engrish.com is to poke fun at what people or companies put up on display to pass off as normal English as a means of design, rather than function (i.e. to look "cool" and/or more "contemporary," rather than trying to communicate/translate).
Not for trying to be humorous, which, in this case, I think they were aiming for.
Good lookout. You are correct about the references to the kimchee fermentation process, instead of "pickling" (well, in the sense that Westerners are more accustomed to).
Depending on the type of vegetable used for kimchee (and you didn't mention one of my favorites veg used: korean radish), sometimes, I like it when it's just made.
As for rotten, well, hopefully you'll have eaten it before it got that bad. Then again, if it gets left out too long in the fermentation process, you can make excellent tasting kimchee jigae (with SPAM [please note the CAPS], naturally)! ^_^
Plural never gets an apostrophe.
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Unless they are acronyms, other abbreviations, or numbers where adding a simple 's' may cause confusion: http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/bill_drafting_
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I don't know.. I always thought "AAIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" was amusing.
Unfortunately, I'm unaware of the origins of that shriek, so I can't give credit to anyone or anything.
I thought apostrophes were acceptable when using acronyms or abbreviations where adding just an 's' may confuse the intended meaning.
For example, if puralization of DVD was "DVDs" instead of "DVD's," it may seem like the 's' can be a part of the acronym in the former. So, the apostrophe makes it less confusing.
I think people just confuse this by adding apostrophes to everything. Probably the same kind of people who don't know how to use "their, there, and they're" properly or don't know when to use "its or it's."
LOL. Where are my mod points when I need them? Very funny. :)
You don't see this often because manufacturers check for this sort of thing, and don't generally let defective CRT's leave the factory.
Am I to understand that manufacturers of LCD displays knowingly allow a certain percentage of faulty monitors with dead pixels to be distributed and sold?
This is a legitimate question. I'm just wondering if it's the nature of LCD's (or specific types) to fail more due to the technology itself or the lack of careful attention by QA.
That's actually what I was thinking.
Quote:
But most stories are posted 20-30 minutes before they go live. This time window gives other authors a chance to take a look at them. To fix spelling, to check for dupes (HAH!) or even to reject the story outright!
I thought it should be the other way around: To fix spelling, check for dupes, or reject the story BEFORE submitting/posting. Why would someone want to pay for this? Wouldn't that mean non-subscribers reap the benefits in the end? (Other than getting to the links first before they get slashdotted).
Just a thought.