Hydro is good, but causes massive changes in a local ecosystem. Environmentalists go nuts over new hydro plants. Of course, they also go nuts over nuclear plants and natural gas. I guess we should all go live in the forest or something.
Not just because it's been deemed "uneconomical", but also because the general public automatically assumes that anything nuclear is evil and must be wiped out (no thanks to the short-sighted maniacs in Greenpeace). The basic principles of nuclear power really aren't that hard to figure out, but people just aren't educated about the subject. People don't like the evil magic of nuclear power, and so they don't want their tax dollars spent on any nuclear research. It's all politics and pandering to the masses. I sound like an elitist prick, but it's true.
Why do people protest the use of uranium, but have no qualms about burning filthy power sources like coal or oil? It's just sickening...
What if the programmer doesn't live in the US? Are there any countries where it's relatively safe and reliable to do computer work but who's courts and police just don't care about US rulings? A pity that the FBI and RCMP work so closely together, otherwise I, a Canadian, just might try this scheme.
We get to choose to join whatever side of whatever debate is going on. Makes it really fun in these kinds of flamewars. Excuse me, now, I've got to go walk 2.5 km from college to my apartment...
What about BeOS? It's dead simple to use, but fairly powerful and stable. Security might be considered lacking if the intruder is physically present at the machine, but if they're that far, you're screwed no matter what the OS is.
>Because there is a rational belief that as China
>moves into the 21st century, the government and
>the people will have to change. Dictatorships
>don't foster productivity, nor does socialism.
Bullshit. Complete, utter bullshit. The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were among the most productive nations in the history of humanity, and look at their human rights record. Modern China is no different.
A simple way to see whether or not US politicians are listening to humans rights crusaders or to their stockbrokers is whether or not they would treat China exactly the same as they have treated other states with questionable human rights records (Read: ass-reaming their own citizens so their leaders stay in power.). Oh, sorry, I forgot. China has a billion potential consumers of foreign goods. How convenient to claim that selling them more crap is going to bring about democracy. Maybe we should try that out on a smaller nation, such as Cuba, before tackling big China, hmm? What'll it be, folks, human rights or dollars?
>Admittedly, becoming a shaman is a lot more
>difficult than installing Enlightenment... But
>it's the same thing, I think
Well, if you're hacking meatspace, it's what you're doing, right?:)
Try "Neon Genesis Evangelion" from AD Vision. It's got some pretty damned good english voice actors, a very deep storyline, a some great fight scenes. It's 26 episodes long, with 4 episodes per DVD except for the last DVD with the last 2 eps. The movie ending to the series is currently in production from Manga video, has the same voice actors, and even better battles.
One of the nice things about Evangelion's fight scenes is the almost total *lack* of the rushing background cheat. It was only done a few times, and only for dramatic effect. That fight in episode 18 is just incredible with all the well-drawn backgrounds. Good fight music, too.
Does anyone know what the outer senshi/scouts in Sailor Moon S will be named? I've heard that Michiru will become Michelle, but nothing about the others.
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Maybe he was just playing around with people's minds and didn't actually have the proof. :)
You've obviously never had to shovel snow all day just so you could get your car out of the driveway for the next day.
Hydro is good, but causes massive changes in a local ecosystem. Environmentalists go nuts over new hydro plants. Of course, they also go nuts over nuclear plants and natural gas. I guess we should all go live in the forest or something.
Not just because it's been deemed "uneconomical", but also because the general public automatically assumes that anything nuclear is evil and must be wiped out (no thanks to the short-sighted maniacs in Greenpeace). The basic principles of nuclear power really aren't that hard to figure out, but people just aren't educated about the subject. People don't like the evil magic of nuclear power, and so they don't want their tax dollars spent on any nuclear research. It's all politics and pandering to the masses. I sound like an elitist prick, but it's true.
Why do people protest the use of uranium, but have no qualms about burning filthy power sources like coal or oil? It's just sickening...
What if the programmer doesn't live in the US? Are there any countries where it's relatively safe and reliable to do computer work but who's courts and police just don't care about US rulings? A pity that the FBI and RCMP work so closely together, otherwise I, a Canadian, just might try this scheme.
Lucky me. I always knew I'd die on a wednesday. No, seriously. I had this dream where I knew I'd die on a wednesday. Weird but true.
Offtopic? Put down the crack pipe, mister moderator. Sure, I hate MS, but I hope I see this in meta-moderation.
Never in my entire life did I ever expect to see that website posted to Slashdot in a relevant comment.
It can't be a bet if we all agree.
We get to choose to join whatever side of whatever debate is going on. Makes it really fun in these kinds of flamewars. Excuse me, now, I've got to go walk 2.5 km from college to my apartment...
To mundanes, memory equals space. Just talk to the people who insist that they bought computers with 64GB ram and a 10 meg hard drive.
Such as this young lady?
>(who do you think put the chaos there?)
She What Done It All, of course.
What about BeOS? It's dead simple to use, but fairly powerful and stable. Security might be considered lacking if the intruder is physically present at the machine, but if they're that far, you're screwed no matter what the OS is.
>Because there is a rational belief that as China
>moves into the 21st century, the government and
>the people will have to change. Dictatorships
>don't foster productivity, nor does socialism.
Bullshit. Complete, utter bullshit. The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were among the most productive nations in the history of humanity, and look at their human rights record. Modern China is no different.
A simple way to see whether or not US politicians are listening to humans rights crusaders or to their stockbrokers is whether or not they would treat China exactly the same as they have treated other states with questionable human rights records (Read: ass-reaming their own citizens so their leaders stay in power.). Oh, sorry, I forgot. China has a billion potential consumers of foreign goods. How convenient to claim that selling them more crap is going to bring about democracy. Maybe we should try that out on a smaller nation, such as Cuba, before tackling big China, hmm? What'll it be, folks, human rights or dollars?
Ever use a ouija board as a mousepad? It's an interesting experience.
Umm, early morning? /. regulars have no concept of early morning, usually sleeping straight through it. :)
>Admittedly, becoming a shaman is a lot more :)
>difficult than installing Enlightenment... But
>it's the same thing, I think
Well, if you're hacking meatspace, it's what you're doing, right?
A pity apt-get doesn't work on the mind...
The Borg? I thought it was Unicron's fault.
Thanks! I don't get CN, I have to wait for YTV to start showing the third season this fall. Goddamned local cable monopoly...
:)
>Hotaru became... HOTARU! ^_^
>At least the dubbers got one name right.
Amen to that. This Saturn fan is now happy.
Try "Neon Genesis Evangelion" from AD Vision. It's got some pretty damned good english voice actors, a very deep storyline, a some great fight scenes. It's 26 episodes long, with 4 episodes per DVD except for the last DVD with the last 2 eps. The movie ending to the series is currently in production from Manga video, has the same voice actors, and even better battles.
:)
Just *don't* watch it around bible-belters.
One of the nice things about Evangelion's fight scenes is the almost total *lack* of the rushing background cheat. It was only done a few times, and only for dramatic effect. That fight in episode 18 is just incredible with all the well-drawn backgrounds. Good fight music, too.
Does anyone know what the outer senshi/scouts in Sailor Moon S will be named? I've heard that Michiru will become Michelle, but nothing about the others.
/. nees a (+1, Horribly Painful Groaner) setting. Nice one. :)
This article should have been from the alan-parsons-project department.