What about the ability of our sense of smell to make us remember things?
It's very strong with me, almost to a crazy point. Smelling a fragrance that I associate with someone makes me remember them (almost jolts me) much more than anything else, even seeing a picture of that person.
It's good news that should be applauded, but seeing something like this makes me think: what was all that wind energy doing before? I mean, now that all the energy in the wind is being used to turn windmills, what's missing out? And is it something important?
I know it sounds stupid, but it's a serious question. And waves being used to power turbines, same thing. What were the waves doing before that they're not doing anymore?
There are people saying that the choice was selfish and individualistic (I'm sure there's a better word than that for it, but you know what I mean). I don't agree.
Admittedly, Time Magazine should've said the person of the year is "Everyone", not "You", because it would've conveyed their idea much better.
Time Magazine are saying that people behaving communally is what makes us special this year. They're not saying the individual is special, but the community, made up of individuals sharing knowledge and experience.
Beautiful sentiment, but they could've picked a better word than "You".
I'm 23. I still live at home. Mum and dad are usually working, so I'm often supervising my little brothers and sisters.
My rule is that they have to do their homework and a decent amount of extra study before they can do any other activity (including watching TV, chatting or playing games).
Why ban it the whole night? If they've done what they're obligated to do, then why stop them from having fun until bedtime?
This also teaches the kids a valuable lesson: in life, if you carry out your obligations, you're free to do what you want.
I'm not sure why 1984 qualifies as a geek novel. It's something we studied at school, and something I believe should be mandatory reading for anyone who lives in a democracy and believes that "that stuff" can never happen to their society.
It serves as a warning to those who would surrender their liberty for their safety.
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What about the ability of our sense of smell to make us remember things?
It's very strong with me, almost to a crazy point. Smelling a fragrance that I associate with someone makes me remember them (almost jolts me) much more than anything else, even seeing a picture of that person.
It's good news that should be applauded, but seeing something like this makes me think: what was all that wind energy doing before? I mean, now that all the energy in the wind is being used to turn windmills, what's missing out? And is it something important?
I know it sounds stupid, but it's a serious question. And waves being used to power turbines, same thing. What were the waves doing before that they're not doing anymore?
There are people saying that the choice was selfish and individualistic (I'm sure there's a better word than that for it, but you know what I mean). I don't agree.
Admittedly, Time Magazine should've said the person of the year is "Everyone", not "You", because it would've conveyed their idea much better.
Time Magazine are saying that people behaving communally is what makes us special this year. They're not saying the individual is special, but the community, made up of individuals sharing knowledge and experience.
Beautiful sentiment, but they could've picked a better word than "You".
Don't ban, prioritise.
I'm 23. I still live at home. Mum and dad are usually working, so I'm often supervising my little brothers and sisters.
My rule is that they have to do their homework and a decent amount of extra study before they can do any other activity (including watching TV, chatting or playing games).
Why ban it the whole night? If they've done what they're obligated to do, then why stop them from having fun until bedtime?
This also teaches the kids a valuable lesson: in life, if you carry out your obligations, you're free to do what you want.
I'm not sure why 1984 qualifies as a geek novel. It's something we studied at school, and something I believe should be mandatory reading for anyone who lives in a democracy and believes that "that stuff" can never happen to their society.
It serves as a warning to those who would surrender their liberty for their safety.
I hate business-speak so much.
Just say "depending on the importance" or something simple like that.
Plain-speaking will save us all =)
Okay so I'm 21.
But alot of people that read Slashdot aren't 21. They're 41. Or 71.
So don't presume that we all have grandparents.
"Catch the wave..."
What the hell?!
But 1% is still quite a bit. Not trying to sound smart, just out of curiosity: but why weren't these discovered before?