Nobody knows what VW Fox is, so nobody will make the connection. People will simply think *Fox*, whic is either a speedy dog-shaped animal or the Network that is destroying America, one reality TV show at a time (and driving the Simpsons into the ground to boot!)
That panda is *cute* though. You couldn't ask for a better mascot (expect, of course, for Phoenix!)
It probably places sound in the same way those false surround sound systems place sound, by mimicking the left channel in the right ear and vice-versa, but at a different volume level. Distance can easily be faked with volume.
I don't imagine this is overly difficult, provided there are at least two speakers in each headphone. I'm interested, for sure!
Those of us that bothered to read the article noted a few things.
First: this is for cheese production, not home use. Second: It's a cold laser, so nothing would get cauterized. It's probably also tuned to a very specific frequency, and cheese is considerably easier to cut through than human flesh.
From the original article: "Unlike most games, there is almost no skill required in RPGs - no hand-eye coordination, no button-timing"
Except, of course, RPGs require pretty high level thinking and reading comprehension (if they're done well). Despite what the "reporter" may think, using the brain is a *skill* that must be honed and practised.
Quoting the original article: "and the demographics of the user population,"
Err, isn't a bit of a paper tiger to complain about their user population as a source of security concerns? I mean, if Linux really is better than Windows, it should be able to deal with those users as well.
I mean, first, their kids are complete morons and criminally stupid. They deserve all the prison rape they get. Then, they *sue* becuase their kids are criminally stupid.
Let me add my vote to the number of people who have played GTA games and managed to not kill people.
And while we're on the subject, from what I understand, they were shooting at the sides of semi-trucks on the highway, just like in GTAIII. Excuse me, but I've played this game a few times, and I don't remember this part at all. In fact, the only semis in the game have no trailers on them!
What I've never understood is why non-vegetarians are so damned abrasive towards vegetarians? Granted, there are some of us who are... less than polite when it comes to their views, but that's true of any group. I chock it up to "fear of all that is different."
So, will we get to see the extended edition of RotK?
What I really want is all three extended editions on IMAX. Each section would be about 1.75 hours long, with a 15 minute break between each, and in six sections. Maybe even a lunch in the middle.
I don't think I'd want to watch the movies all in one day, but I like the idea of seeing the extended editions in theatres.
My quess is that PJ is doing this because there are some things in FotR (and possibly TT) which are only mentioned in the Extended edition and are necessary to know for RotK. He mentions it in the commentary to FotR.
Of course, anyone nerding out like this has already read the book....;)
Agreed. I woulnd't worry about this from Peter Jackson. They will finish the regular DVD edition of the RotK, and then the extended edition (though, these will probably come very quickly so PJ can concentrate on his next movie.
At best, the movies may be packaged as one, or in a collection, but the cuts, commentary, and probably the features will not change.
1. Important documents. Mostly my poetry and fiction writing. 2. Funny little pictures I find on the net. I might want to show them to someone. 3. My irc software (mirc, in this case) 4. My Firebird and Thunderbird profiles. Finally, roaming profiles! 5. Copies of Firebird and Thunderbird. (so if I'm on a dialup computer, it doesn't take me very long to get up and running. 6. Backups of important files from both home and work. Just in case I lose the original, or need that file.
Very useful things, for the roaming profile alone.
This is perfectly legal, but you have to get permission.
I know this from my own experience with radio in fast food joints. You'll notice that most of them pipe in their own music. This is because either A) the local radio stations charge large sums for advertising or B) they don't want ads in their radio feed. It's actually against the law for you to go out and make your own mix tape and play it your store, because you are using their product to increase your sales. But it's not difficult (nor really that expensive) to get a license to use this stuff.
Seriously people. We have a wonderful XHTML language and a robust CSS model. There is absolutely no reason to use frames on a website, other than pure laziness.
the original term was e-mail. However, "email" is the more correct term these days. English doesn't like hyphenated words, and they usually fall away. How long has it been since you read "to-day"?
That's the one thing from my childhood I want, and can never get back... all the things I wrote as a Kid. My mom has some of it, and I have some, but there is very little. I kept a journal through probably the toughest 2 years of my life, and I didn't make a backup of it when I sold that computer. What was I thinking?!
As someone who works with a record set of 100,000 thousand names, you would be amazed how far a middle name can go to distinguish you from other Stephen Williams. It would at least keep you from getting a username like "sw38947"
I nominated this post for the best post of the day. It is truly brilliant. I wondered in Nemesis why God-Wesley didn't go on the ship with them... he must be plotting something...
I work at a university, which means I have a couple of things going for me.
1. Longevity. Not many universities go out of business.
2. Job security. You may be reassigned to departments you don't like, but it's pretty damned hard to get fired.
3. Growth. Constant opportunity to do different things. I can get tired of IT completely, and switch to another field entirely, without losing any time on retirement.
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> The Final Fantasy series is PS2 "exclusive", nevermind that Crystal Chronicles thing.
By my count, the majority of FF titles were released by Nintendo.
Also, I believe that the 7,8 and 9 were all released for the PS1, correct?
Nobody knows what VW Fox is, so nobody will make the connection. People will simply think *Fox*, whic is either a speedy dog-shaped animal or the Network that is destroying America, one reality TV show at a time (and driving the Simpsons into the ground to boot!)
That panda is *cute* though. You couldn't ask for a better mascot (expect, of course, for Phoenix!)
It probably places sound in the same way those false surround sound systems place sound, by mimicking the left channel in the right ear and vice-versa, but at a different volume level. Distance can easily be faked with volume.
I don't imagine this is overly difficult, provided there are at least two speakers in each headphone. I'm interested, for sure!
Indeed, I never understood why slashdot was called "news for nerds" when it is clearly "news for geeks".
And yes, it is possible to have both in the same body. There are plenty of tubby sysadmins!
Those of us that bothered to read the article noted a few things.
First: this is for cheese production, not home use.
Second: It's a cold laser, so nothing would get cauterized. It's probably also tuned to a very specific frequency, and cheese is considerably easier to cut through than human flesh.
From the original article:
"Unlike most games, there is almost no skill required in RPGs - no hand-eye coordination, no button-timing"
Except, of course, RPGs require pretty high level thinking and reading comprehension (if they're done well). Despite what the "reporter" may think, using the brain is a *skill* that must be honed and practised.
Quoting the original article:
"and the demographics of the user population,"
Err, isn't a bit of a paper tiger to complain about their user population as a source of security concerns? I mean, if Linux really is better than Windows, it should be able to deal with those users as well.
I mean, first, their kids are complete morons and criminally stupid. They deserve all the prison rape they get. Then, they *sue* becuase their kids are criminally stupid.
Let me add my vote to the number of people who have played GTA games and managed to not kill people.
And while we're on the subject, from what I understand, they were shooting at the sides of semi-trucks on the highway, just like in GTAIII. Excuse me, but I've played this game a few times, and I don't remember this part at all. In fact, the only semis in the game have no trailers on them!
What I've never understood is why non-vegetarians are so damned abrasive towards vegetarians? Granted, there are some of us who are... less than polite when it comes to their views, but that's true of any group. I chock it up to "fear of all that is different."
I also offer http://www.famousveggie.com/peoplenew.cfm for your consideration.
It's rather like claiming a healthy married male is incapable of resisting the temptations of other beautiful women. It sells short our sex.
So, will we get to see the extended edition of RotK?
;)
What I really want is all three extended editions on IMAX. Each section would be about 1.75 hours long, with a 15 minute break between each, and in six sections. Maybe even a lunch in the middle.
I don't think I'd want to watch the movies all in one day, but I like the idea of seeing the extended editions in theatres.
My quess is that PJ is doing this because there are some things in FotR (and possibly TT) which are only mentioned in the Extended edition and are necessary to know for RotK. He mentions it in the commentary to FotR.
Of course, anyone nerding out like this has already read the book....
Agreed. I woulnd't worry about this from Peter Jackson. They will finish the regular DVD edition of the RotK, and then the extended edition (though, these will probably come very quickly so PJ can concentrate on his next movie.
At best, the movies may be packaged as one, or in a collection, but the cuts, commentary, and probably the features will not change.
Here's what I store on mine.
1. Important documents. Mostly my poetry and fiction writing.
2. Funny little pictures I find on the net. I might want to show them to someone.
3. My irc software (mirc, in this case)
4. My Firebird and Thunderbird profiles. Finally, roaming profiles!
5. Copies of Firebird and Thunderbird. (so if I'm on a dialup computer, it doesn't take me very long to get up and running.
6. Backups of important files from both home and work. Just in case I lose the original, or need that file.
Very useful things, for the roaming profile alone.
You can't get to any of the good stuff, like the actual collections.
This is perfectly legal, but you have to get permission.
I know this from my own experience with radio in fast food joints. You'll notice that most of them pipe in their own music. This is because either A) the local radio stations charge large sums for advertising or B) they don't want ads in their radio feed. It's actually against the law for you to go out and make your own mix tape and play it your store, because you are using their product to increase your sales. But it's not difficult (nor really that expensive) to get a license to use this stuff.
If this won't kill frames, nothing will.
Seriously people. We have a wonderful XHTML language and a robust CSS model. There is absolutely no reason to use frames on a website, other than pure laziness.
why is this bad?
the original term was e-mail. However, "email" is the more correct term these days. English doesn't like hyphenated words, and they usually fall away. How long has it been since you read "to-day"?
That's the one thing from my childhood I want, and can never get back... all the things I wrote as a Kid. My mom has some of it, and I have some, but there is very little. I kept a journal through probably the toughest 2 years of my life, and I didn't make a backup of it when I sold that computer. What was I thinking?!
As someone who works with a record set of 100,000 thousand names, you would be amazed how far a middle name can go to distinguish you from other Stephen Williams. It would at least keep you from getting a username like "sw38947"
One of the gravestones in the Elf kingdom read "Here Lies Erdrick"....
In this year's tour, you'll be able to hear mp3s of the show the next day, and will get the CD within a week.
In 2000, they released CDs of all their shows, but they came out after the tour ended.
I don't imagine the clear channel ones will cost $12 for a double CD.
The company must prove that a credit report is necessary. Most companies can't do that. But, it requires you to take them to court over it.
I'd get out now. A 40 person company has a COO AND a CEO AND a Director? Jesus, are there any employees? Sounds like bad business.
I nominated this post for the best post of the day. It is truly brilliant. I wondered in Nemesis why God-Wesley didn't go on the ship with them... he must be plotting something...
I work at a university, which means I have a couple of things going for me.
1. Longevity. Not many universities go out of business.
2. Job security. You may be reassigned to departments you don't like, but it's pretty damned hard to get fired.
3. Growth. Constant opportunity to do different things. I can get tired of IT completely, and switch to another field entirely, without losing any time on retirement.